Armidale Events

Come and experience the Firebirds Community Choir. This choir, which has been meeting regularly for over 25 years, is expertly and generously led by Chris Purcell

Along with drummer Cary Bennett, vocalist Sharny, pianist Steve, and double bassist Helen, will play an exciting arrangements of songs from the great American songbook, as well as some stunning originals from all three. The show will also feature some cappella vocals. APRA Award winning, ABC recording artist Sharny Russell, pianist/vocalist, is becoming more familiar with Armidale audiences since moving here two years ago. She is known for her engaging stage presence and virtuosic scat ability. Steve Russell is one […]

Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music with local legends. Gary, Mick, Keith and Pete will reunite after 30 years to perform oldies you know and love!

Come along and enjoy a warm, stripped back and intimate program of favourite jazz songs. If you have a favourite jazz standard you would love to hear, email Sharny at sharny@sharnyrussell.com and we will try to play it for you. APRA Award winning, ABC recording artist Sharny Russell (pianist/vocalist), is becoming more familiar with Armidale audiences since moving here two years ago. She is known for her engaging stage presence and virtuosic scat ability. Steve Russell is one of Australia’s […]

Donation includes afternoon tea. A varied selection of delightful songs from composers including Saint-Saens, Mozart, Byrd and Mendelssohn. Conductor: Laurie Pulley.

SOLD OUT Tim Freedman and Ollie Thorpe’s acclaimed piano and pedal steel duo is the perfect vehicle to strip back Whitlams repertoire and deliver classics like No Aphrodisiac and Blow Up the Pokies with poignant atmospherics. This intimate show will also serve to present new material, as the pair play songs from the debut album of Freedman’s new Americana group - The Whitlams Black Stump. The Whitlams Black Stump’s recent singles, The Day John Sattler Broke His Jaw and No […]

Melbourne-based trio, Koi Kingdom, is set to perform as part of its east-coast album launch. Renowned for its boundary-defying compositions and instrumental virtuosity, Koi Kingdom’s third and most ambitious self-titled album is a tale of transformation and resilience. This latest release delves into themes of friendship, loss, grief, rebirth and joy, showcasing the special musical connection and shared creative vision that guitarist Marcos Villalta, bassist Stephen Hornby and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul have nurtured over years of collaboration. Koi Kingdom will […]

Fovndlings is a five-piece band based in Uralla. Hugh Cook (drums and vocals), Brendan Passey (guitar and vocals), Steve Tafra (accordion, resonator and guitar), Adrian Walsh (guitar and vocals) and Heath Forsyth (bass) have been entertaining the region for seven years with their own idiosyncratic variety of cowpunk. Check out their self-titled 2019 album on Spotify, or more recent videos of their songs One Road In and Her Son the Arsonist. A new single, Talking Like a Coin, will be […]

Paint your Pet! There is no better way to appreciate your furry, feathery or scaly best friend than with their very own portrait! Come along for a fabulous afternoon of sipping and painting your bestie. This session welcomes pet portraits of all kinds and ticket price includes a personalised sketch. Please send a clear photo of your pet to tamworth@pinotandpicasso.com.au and lovely local artist, Jypsi Bennett will pre-sketch your canvas ready for you. This is a non-BYO session as the […]

A night to remember with seated, catered two-course meal (traditional roast dinner and sides with selection of desserts), full band, Chilli Jam playing a selection of music from Latin to Jazz, major raffles with big prizes, BYO drinks (tea and coffee provided). Proceeds to fund future social events - the more made, the more fun in the future. First in best dressed - no bookings or tickets and cash only.

Cocktails, dinner and live music.

8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

It is a double album launch from two of Victoria's finest folk duos. Join Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek for an evening of Celtic-infused chamber folk and reimagined Australiana. Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their artistry and virtuosic skill, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery […]

The Architecture of Mughal India:  Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums - Dr John Stevens (UK) Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. Mughal architecture and the colourful personalities involved in their construction fused elements from Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural traditions, and gave rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings […]

Maddie Warden fresh off her Big Chill set with the Halfway Down Band playing at the bar live.

We are super excited to share our first album with you! We have been in the studio working hard, having photo-shoots and generally being fabulous, and now the album is ready to be launched into the big wide world! Our album Dorrigo Squash Club is recorded by the local sound guru, Al Heeney, on Anaiwan land. Come celebrate with us and we will play you fresh new songs from the album and some old favourites too.