it ain’t easy being indie Being a small, humble, loveable publication isn’t really a simple task in our great city. Independent media is a rarity. If we’re not being told ‘no, you can’t be stocked here, because we’re under a contract with X’ then often it’s ‘no, sorry, you can’t cover this event because we’ve sold the rights to Y’. Sometimes it’s tough, but we’re doing it, and we’ve discovered it’s definitely worth it. We persevered through the questions ‘sorry, you’re who, from where?’…‘the what press?’ and in our search to find stockists, advertisers and contributors we were welcomed by a large family of creative people who had no hesitation in offering us industry advice and introducing us to their friends. People like Aussie rockers Blue Juice, the guys at Secret Wars, and the friendly folk at Curious Works, gave us their time, attention and dedication to help us produce this newspaper. This issue is stuffed with creativity from all over the place. There’s articles and photos from indie creatives paving their own way and coverage of major events like Creative Sydney, the lead up to Splendour in the Grass 2010 and the 17th Biennale of Sydney. So, creative people, undiscovered talents and business owners who actually care about the communit y…what are you waiting for? Join the family. Get in touch, write an article, stock The Spit Press. Without the support, investment and encouragement from the creative communit y, we might have given up long ago. We’re Sydney’s Creative Newspaper…and you’re in Sydney. The Spit Press Family.
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Hey Spit Press Guys,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your work on your creative newspaper...I picked up a copy at college and couldn’t put it down. Love the articles, especially the piece on awkward hugs (a recent point of conversation for me and friends). As a graphic design student, it is really refreshing to see a newspaper engaging in contemporary design and breaking some rules...Looking forward to receiving my next bundle of inspiration...Ta.
As I was making way around the corners of Surry Hills, I stumbled across what claimed to be the first issue of ‘Sydney’s Creative Newspaper’, and was overcome with joy! As I sat on the grass at the Surry Hills festival, listening to Jonathon Boulet in the last golden hour of sun, turning the pages of your newspaper I felt completely elated and excited for what is happening in Sydney’s own little art revolution. Thank you for your creation, I can’t wait for the next one! Please don’t leave me waiting too long.
Grabbed a copy of your newsmag on King St. Nice work guys. I like your style, can’t wait to nab a copy of issue 2 when it hits the streets. Had a listen to Skipping Girl Vinegar, they’re awesome!
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Josh.
Kiara Elisha x THE SPIT PRESS | SYDNEY’S CREATIVE NEWSPAPER | VOL 1, ISSUE 2 | 3