Armidale Events

A presentation by violist Robert Harris with pianist Robyn Bradley in spoken commentary and interludes of music by six great composers who served in and yet survived the Great War.

Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring Fingerstyle Guitar Player hailing from Sydney, Australia. On many occasions, Elias has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia, and his playing has been described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances. Elias embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 4 under the guidance of his grandfather. Immersed in the sounds of The Beach Boys, Jerry […]

An evening of adventure in sound, word and image with the multi-award-winning and world-renowned composer and artist, Edward Cowie. During the evening, Edward will not only share the intimate and often astounding passage of his life and imagination, but also a time journey of creation stretching- back 2 billion years from the moment life on earth began to ‘sing’ and sound. He believes that all artistic creation is born from Nature itself and feels that the evolution of his Art […]

The Australian Garden History Society Northern NSW Branch is hosting Professor Tim Entwisle to present on his life in botanic gardens and his new book. Tim's talk is expected to be fascinating to those who are interested in the importance of gardens in our history and futures.

With their latest seventh album, Nightjar, ARIA Award winners The Vampires mark a watershed in their 15-year career, making them one of Australia’s most acclaimed acts. Melding saxophone and trumpet intricate melodies and expansive groove soundscapes into their austral-facing jazz textures, they effortlessly capture the essence of their genre-hopping ethos into an immersive musical experience. The Vampires’ music is a visceral experience, deeply rooted in the expansive landscapes of Australia. Their sound is a blend of influences, shaped by their […]

Doretta Balkizas (violin) and Brieley Cutting (piano) Doretta Balkizas is a renowned Australian violinist, recently returned from Germany where she worked as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. She has performed, toured and recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra. Doretta has performed as a soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. Multi-award winner Brieley Cutting is one of Australia’s leading collaborative pianists. Originally from the Northern Rivers of NSW, Brieley was […]

Film and Live Performance De Ziah and Date present Living the Tradition - A fabulous double event: Irish music film Living the Tradition followed by another inspiring live concert of music with Irish origins. Step into the captivating world of Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date, a cello-guitar duo presenting an exclusive double event. Begin your journey with the enchanting documentary film Living the Tradition, where acclaimed cellist Ilse de Ziah explores the origins of Irish Airs. Delve into Irish […]