No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
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The drums of war are becoming deafening. Efforts are increasing to convince us that Australia must be America's proxy in a war with China. David Bradbury's latest film, The Road to War, brings a sharp focus to why it is not in Australia's best interest to be dragged into a war with China.
Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Please RSVP by 24 March Join Southern New England Landcare at the New England Regent Honeyeater Roadshow on 29 March with a bird identification walk and then learn about the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater. This free field event will start with a morning bird walk led by Dr Steve Debus (UNE) followed by presentations from guest speakers, Leonie Pascua (Conservation Keeper of Taronga Western Plains Zoo) and Dr David Watson (ecologist and mistletoe specialist from Charles Sturt University). Find out […]
Four housemates on the verge of eviction trawl Sydney's dire rental market in search of a new place to call home. How hard could it be? The award winning film is a fresh and topical Aussie comedy that follows four millennial housemates on the verge of eviction. It takes a satirical look at today’s housing and job market and the hilarious trials and tribulations that come along with it. It's a relatable film for so many, but specifically speaks to […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Celebrate the makers, creators and producers of New England. Eat, Drink, Shop, Relax! Over 100 exhibitors, fun for kids, shady seating, fabulous food, sensational shopping, live music, full bar.
What a line up! The Seasons Expo this year features 120 New England based artisans, ready to show you all the incredible things they make. AND - to make sure we have just the right atmosphere for this very New England day, we have 13 hours of fabulous music. It is incredibly special to have our own much loved New England musicians lining up with some Australian music legends and we are pretty excited to have them all heading our […]
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
St John Passion performed by Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir and Orchestra - Elias Wilson (Evangelist), Aidan O'Donnell (Christ), Ziggy Harris (Pilate), Sarah Adeney (soprano), Rowena Moon (alto), Leanne Roobol (alto) with Bruce Menzies (conductor).
Street food, full bar, BYO chair welcome. The Badloves with special guest King Canyon, supported by the musicians of New England. Free for kids 14 years and under.
First race at 1.16pm. Seven-race TAB race meeting, tote and local bookmakers, full bar and catering facilities. Fillies frock up, colts buck up, Fashion in the Field sponsored by Hunter Hermitage Hampers. Courtesy buses will run into town from Racecourse after last race.
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Music of Archie Todd The music this Market Sunday Concert features young Armidale singer/songwriter Archie Todd. Archie has a growing reputation as singer/songwriter of attractive and occasionally whimsical songs and ballads. This is a great opportunity to hear one of Armidale’s emerging creative stars. While there are no Covid restrictions please do practice social distancing.
Visit the Emerald Isle in style with André Rieu in Dublin, the maestro’s first filmed concert in the delightful Irish capital in over 20 years – exclusive to cinemas. Join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and guests for a whimsical celebration, with romantic melodies, popular classics, party tunes and beloved waltzes. Bring your loved ones to your local cinema for an incomparable experience of music and dance filmed in the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. Céad […]
St John Passion performed by Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir and Orchestra - Elias Wilson (Evangelist), Aidan O'Donnell (Christ), Ziggy Harris (Pilate), Sarah Adeney (soprano), Rowena Moon (alto), Leanne Roobol (alto) with Bruce Menzies (conductor).
5.30pm (drinks and nibbles), 6.00pm (film and panel discussion). Reservation must be made via website or QR code. ROLA is the Anaiwan word for “stone”. This film explores the inseparable connection between geology, landscapes and culture on Anaiwan Country (Northern Tablelands, NSW). All places have parallel narratives—the scientific and spiritual, that govern our relationship with them. Woven together, these perspectives invite us to rethink the ways we understand the deep and recent past, present and future of the world around […]
Runs for eight weeks at a time. 7.00pm registration, 7.30pm start. All the money collected goes to the winner of the overall eight weeks!!! Weekly prizes, $60 venue voucher, $20 venue voucher, $10 venue voucher - may not be spent in bottleshop or for gambling credit. There will be a scoring board to see everyone’s progress. Each player starts with six lives one for every letter in the word “killer” If you miss six shots, you are out of the game. […]
Times Two - Inspired by a mutual admiration for great melodies past and present, and a love for creative music making, Times Two features the combined talents of nationally known jazz vocalist and pianist, Sharny Russell, and the eclectic guitar of Steve Thorneycroft. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
This event, run over three days, will see about 25 teams from regional hockey associations competing for the title of State champions, and many players will be vying for selection into the NSW Over 50, 55, 60, 65 and Over 70 State teams to play in the national Masters Hockey Championships in Perth in October. Canteen, bar-b-que, bar, coffee van etc. will be operating.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
