Local Stories,
told Swell.
An independent print magazine celebrating the Newcastle region.
Issue 24 - Spring 2025
On Sale Now
Spread by Swell Mag.
Thursday 25 September, 5.30pm – 9.00pm
Spread by Swell Mag is our brand new event series: small, intimate gatherings celebrating the people who make the Newcastle region so special. Expect delicious food and drink, live music and meaningful chats. Just an excellent spread, all round!
This September, we’re kicking things off at Thermidor Oyster Bar and Brasserie.
Pre-order Issue 24
This delightful Spring issue is a celebration of slow living – thoughtful creativity, unhurried moments and the people and places that help us feel truly at home. From joyful art to community stories, long, leisurely meals to spaces designed for comfort – it’s all about slowing down and savouring life.
Latest News.
Whether you’ve missed a story or simply dropping by for a glimpse behind the scenes, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find a mixed bag of current articles, tales from the archive, and a few stories that didn’t quite make it to print. Peruse, if you will.
People
Friends in Swell places.
Here at Swell, we are super passionate about awesome local people, doing pretty amazing things. But there’s no way the pages you see in every edition would be possible, without the incredible support from our community partners.
Shop Mags.
Know someone who was featured in an issue? Looking for extra copies to treat yo’self or a friend? Filling gaps in your bookcase? Here you’ll find back issues packed full of great stories.
