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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Lunch 12.30pm. Please come along for a delicious two-course lunch, Fleece to Fashion parade and race day fun. All funds will go to supporting local people living with MS.
Age: 7+ - Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.' Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Organismics features the artistry of Warwick Durham 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 classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
A wreath laying will be part of the service. Guest Speaker will be the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers. Should the weather be inclement, the service will be held in the Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street. 10.30am Memorial Fountain, Central Park, Dangar Street - Remembrance service 11.00am Silence for the fallen - bells toll 11 times.
Sophie Beaumont (Masson) and Ultimo Press, in collaboration with Reader's Companion Bookshop, warmly invite you to attend the launch of Sophie's book, The Paris Cooking School. Refreshments will be provided, including French-style finger food, sweet and savory. Reader's Companion will sell books on the day, but books can be purchased beforehand from the bookshop and brought to the launch for signing. Please RSVP prior to 9 November.
Come, sit back, relax and be taken on a journey through baroque curiosities and gems. Works by Bach, Baron and Weiss; some you may find familiar arranged in new ways, and some rarely heard, all framed by pertinent narratives. Sarah Lawrence – Narration; Alana Blackburn – Recorders; Steve Thorneycroft – Guitar; Sofia Debus - Cello
Map available. $20pp (entry all gardens), $5pp (per garden), free (under 18) - 6 gardens (paid entry), 2 gardens (free); $5pp (Court House and Bottle Museums). For more information, phone Andrea on 0451 857 216 or Tania on 0407 054 527. Charity Event - all money raised will go to local charities. Open gardens in and out of town. Devonshire teas at the CWA Café at Seekers Garden and Nursery, garden lunches at Bundarra Commercial Hotel; coffee and light meals […]
An evening of an art and music. Conducted by Inga Brasche, Fiori Musicali will present a special concert of music inspired by the artwork of the Howard Hinton Collection in celebration of Howard Hinton’s birthday and NERAM’s 40th Anniversary. Staged in the beautiful Wonders of Hinton exhibition and including music by Cole Porter, Anders Edenroth, Mozart, Susan LaBarr, Christopher Tin, Craig Hella Johnson, Stephen Sondheim, Z. Randall Stroope and Stephen Paulus with accompanying artwork introductions by NERAM Director Rachael Parsons, the evening […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Rhodeshow Groove shared love for tone and vibe has drawn together Matt Mulready on piano, Denis dos Santos on guitar, Callum Dowling on bass and Sam Jacometti on drums to explore the space between cool modal jazz and driving funk groove. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Cars and collectables.
Please RSVP prior to Saturday, 4 November. The communities and residents of Wollomombi are invited to a community recovery event with the Rural Fire Service. Trivia for both children and adults. Grab'n'Go bag to assist households prepare in case of bushfire. BBQ dinner and soft drinks provided. Rural Fire Service will be providing valuable bushfire preparedness information and encouraging new volunteer recruits.
For further information, email lucy.mair.124@gmail.com or phone 0467 005 330 The Taylor Swift Tribute Concert Armidale is a community event for all the local Taylor Swift fans to attend in lieu of the difficulty in getting tickets to her international tour. The night will feature live music, a local dance company, Taylor Swift sing-a-longs, a photo booth, photowall and friendship bracelet swaps. Dress up for a night of friendship, fun, laughter and memories. The talents of local young people will be showcased […]
Come and enjoy the many cultural presentations. Supported by St Marks UNE Church. Please note time-frames area estimates. Programme 5.30pm – Open stage: Richard Stanley (for early arrivals); 6.00pm – Welcome by MC: Tom Melbourne (Safety and respect…); 6.05pm – Aunty Hazel Vale (Welcome to Country); 6.10pm – Harlequin Tribal Dancers; 6.20pm – Fillipino Dancers; 6.25pm – Our Music (Pete Stanley); 6.30pm – Meryl Zuill and Lisa Kennedy Singers; 6.35pm – Anabelle Arkit (solo dance); 6.40pm – We Will Worship […]
Sections for poetry performances are: traditional, modern, original humorous and original serious. Come along and listen to our fabulously talented bush poets.
The Film Festival is an event entirely devoted to the celebration and showcasing of bush poetry film. Poetry film or video poetry is a fast-growing art form that combines poetry, moving images, sound and music. An invitation is extended to film makers and poets of any age and background to participate in the inaugural Festival. In particular, the submission of innovative and eclectic takes on bush poetry film as a distinct media form is encouraged.
Featuring: 14-17 November - Poetry Writing and Performance Workshops; 18-19 November - ABPA-NSW Bush Poetry Championships; 12 November - NEWC Presents: Poets Walkabout; Australia's top poets' performances; Australian Poetry Film Festival, Poet's Breakfast, walkups, music and more.
ASO Chamber players and members from the New England Winds Ensemble come together to celebrate an afternoon of community music making. The ASO is lead by concertmaster Laura Curotta and will feature repertoire from Piazzolla, Cole Porter and Van Morrison. The Wind ensemble, conducted by Paul Marshall will feature some film classics. We hope to see you there!
Featuring very awesome trivia made for very awesome people and hosted by none other than Murray Harman – prizes. Bookings essential.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Whisky Business plays good ol’-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin’. It features Liam Kelleher on banjo, Jacinta Dickins on fiddle, Graeme Bourke on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
CANCELLED Brothers and Sisters, the next adventure, on the Rose Tattoo journey, will be under the banner of the Southern Stars, that is to say, the stellar constellation that has come to represent our great Southern Land and that which is represented on the flag that flew over the Eureka Stockade. I have written lyrics, for Rose Tattoo songs, that speak of the historical value and significance of that momentous occasion in our history, speaking historically there was great brightness […]
