Armidale Events

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.

TIME: 8.00-10.00pm - Friday, 12 and Saturday, 13 August. Forget about Winter in Armidale for a night and come to the warm and comfortable surroundings of TAS Hoskins Theatre. Immerse yourself in a high energy rock music sci-fi experience and re-live the golden age of concept albums. Be thrilled by images of Martian invaders, and inspired as the characters of H G Wells’ story of War of the Worlds come to life. The Martians are Coming Back to Armidale for […]

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 […]