Events in Armidale

For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing - in harmony - with your mates - at a pub - here's the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required - just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid gold classics and send you home before bedtime with a […]

The Cary Bennett Trio performs classic popular tunes from the 1930s to the 1970s, songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and others. The band features the musical talents of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Owl’s aren’t born wise you know, they have to learn it from somewhere. A young owl named Poot Poot is sent to study at Owl School. On his journey he meets an Echidna, a Wombat, a Kookaburra, a Lyrebird, a Kangaroo and a Platypus who each share with him their own special kind of wisdom. But will he pass the final test and become wise enough to save the forest? The Owl’s Apprentice is an interactive show for families combining […]

Program: Vivaldi, Piazzolla, De Falla, Shostakovich, Suk; Performers: Madi Sim, Joanna Fairs-Wu, Eliza Scott, Charlotte Low, India Smith and Arlie Brag; Accompanist: Robyn Bradley. All proceeds go towards purchasing a quality violin and bow for Madison's future musical endeavours. Madi Sim, an advanced NECOM HSC violin student is holding a concert to raise money towards purchasing a new violin and bow. Madi has saved a significant amount of money herself working as a barista, but needs some community support for […]

Be the Mountain - Tibetan-Australian singer songwriter, cultural ambassador and activist, Tenzin Choegyal, is an artist keeping Tibet's music alive in the freedom of exile.

Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.

In the 1920s there was no Australian style in women’s dress.  In 1921 David Jones advertised modestly priced reproductions and adaptations of Paris fashions. Almost overnight, the depression brought a serious tone to society and the carefree age of the flapper was over.  Then, as Australia entered WW2, the traditional role of women shifted, with many joining the Land Army.  Women were taught to ‘Make Do and Mend’.  By 1947, Christian Dior’s New Look had restored femininity to the fashion […]

The Rocky Bottom Girls play a mix of bittersweet originals, old-time dance tunes and selected Irish and Americana ballads. Combining the musical connection of sisters Jhana (vocals, mandolin and fiddle) and Sujata (vocals, banjo and fiddle), Craig (guitarist/vocals) and Clara (IRL/UK) , the Rocky Bottom Girls bring you soaring four-part harmony, driving fiddle and banjo tunes and heartfelt stories from Anaiwan high country. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Meat raffles (3 tickets for $5 - available all week at Wollo Shop) - drawn at 7.00pm. Evening hosted by Hillgrove Campdraft Association.

Have you been intrigued by the specimens on display as part of The Art of Nature exhibition at NERAM? Then join us at UNE for an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Natural History Museum. Collections Manager, Professor Karl Vernes, will guide small groups through the museum displays and the collection space to share some stored specimens not seen by the general public. You won’t want to miss this very rare opportunity to peek behind the scenes!

Speed event (more use of skidpan), quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Follow Grafton Road (Waterfall Way) to just after 80km sign, turn right. Follow for 12.5km to junction with Blue Hole Road. Continue on Blue Hole Road (gravel) for approximately 2 km to National Park Entrance. Follow O signs to assembly area. Course closes 2.00pm. For more information, phone Felix Brukhard prior to the day on 0412 389 173 or email felix@xyon.com.au. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress […]

This event will feature three key themes; a musical Welcome to Country in the Anaiwan language titled Long Time Living Here, two French grand works in Saint Saens Piano Concerto in F major and Faure’s Requiem, and additionally works by Australian composers Nick Wales, Rachel Bruerville, and the Norwegian Ola Gjeilo. The two French works are key highlights of this concert, the first work (Saint Saens) featuring Deidre Rickards OAM as the soloist on piano, and the second (Faure) featuring Ziggy Harris and Sarah […]

Trì (tree) is a unique melding of the empathetic and energetic fiddling of Kez Watson, the bold and beautiful flute/whistle/uilleann pipe lines of David Carr, the unfettered fretted magic of Stephen Tafra's grooves and solos on guitars, cemented by the organic and intuitive drumming/-percussion of Steve Harris. Their music has a backbone of Irish and Scottish traditions and world music making. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Celebrations will commence at 11.30am with a Lions Club sausage sizzle, the Armidale Pipe Band, games and displays including veteran cars and displays of old farming equipment. At 1.30pm, Adam Marshall MP will open the event in the hall to celebrate the history of the hall in short talks and music with the NECOM choir and the Kelly's Plains school children, the Mayor, Sam Coupland, will unveil a noticeboard outlining the history of the hall, the cutting of a birthday […]

Ticket includes glass of bubbles on arrival. Get creative and come along to another fun three-hour guided Paint & Sip session. This time  it’s the gorgeous artwork created by Australian Artist, Melody Suranyi Boho Elephant! Treat yourself to a grazing box available for order at checkout. This is an 18yrs+ and non-BYO session.

Please RSVP before 18 August. This month Massiel and Chilli Jam will be performing, so enjoy the sounds of some world Latin, Jazz and popular songs

To welcome in the spring, Sarah Adeney (soprano) and Inge Southcott (mezzo)  are singing lieder by Schubert and Brahms and Bruce Myers (baritone) is singing the cycle, Songs of Travel, by Vaughan Williams. John Clifton-Everest is accompanying on piano.

Organismics features the extraordinary artistry of Warwick Dunham on organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums, who together reboot some of the classic soul jazz, R&B, funk, and LA lounge grooves of the 1960s and 70s for a marvellous night of music. This is a classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Live on Anaiwan Land. A celebration of the music of the labour and social justice movements featuring the Rocky Bottom Girls, The Reclaim the Night Choir, John Corcoran (ex-The Gravy), Massiel Barros-Torning, Strung, Harri Keinonen and Bar Finch.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Donations encouraged. Beethoven Cello Music The music this Market Sunday will feature music for cello and piano by Beethoven performed by Robert Jackson and Keith Power. Robert is a brilliant cellist who teaches at NECOM and Keith has been an Armidale institution as pianist and harpsichordist for many years. This is a great chance to get a sneak preview of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonata cycle that Robert and Keith are planning for October. While there are no formal restrictions […]

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band featuring the marvellous musical talents of Massiel Barros-Torning on vocals and guitar and Gary Daly on drums. The duo present a variety of songs from Blues, World Latin, Jazz and popular songs with a unique twist. They present original songs with energy and vibe as well as some Latin tunes. The energy of Chilli Jam is contagious and fun. They love to see people enjoying themselves and singing along to their performances. Music […]

CANCELLED Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show. Expect to be entertained by Classic Hits from the 60’s.

Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.