Armidale Events

Presented by UNE Chamber Music Ensemble.

Multi-ARIA award nominee composer and Tar (Iranian lute) virtuoso, Hamed Sadeghi brings with him six world-class musicians for a brand-new work Empty Voices. Through his melancholic and spellbinding compositions, Sadeghi offers a unique and dazzling dialogue between a plucked section (tar, percussions, double bass) and a woodwind/brass section. The multi-generational ensemble led by Sadeghi and comprised of internationally renowned Australian Jazz figures Sandy Evans, Paul Cutlan and Lloyd Swanton and rising stars Michael Avgenicos, Thomas Avgenicos and Adem Yilmaz, delivers […]

At centre stage and the very heart of Autumn Blue is founder and lead singer Brooke Cook. Following a decade long hiatus from performing Brooke returns to the stage with an inspiring new band to deliver her warm, smooth tones that transition effortlessly to a gritty and raw powerhouse.

For more information, phone Rochelle on 0459 367 877 or email rochtubb@bigpond.net.au. Ring 1 - Led Classes, Ridden Classes, Ridden Breeds, Junior Riders; Ring 2 - Led Hacks/Hunters, Ridden Hacks/Hunters, Ridden Breeds; Ring 3 - Led Galloways/Hunter Galloways, Ridden Galloways/Hunter Galloways, Ridden Breeds, Lady/Gent Riders. Judges: Kate Garland, Shellie Smyth and Breanna Laurie.

Children free. Dance the night away to the fabulous music of Barry Noble! Please bring supper to share and keep-it cup for tea/coffee. Optional: Social dinner, 5.30-6.30pm at Uralla Bowling Club.

Colour Me Love - 1/10 VENUE: The Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street. TIME: 3.00-4.30pm. COST: $30 (adult), $25 (concession) – tickets available via www.trybooking.com (50₵ booking fee applies). For more information, visit www.adms.org.au/armidale-playhouse. Well-known, seasoned Australian jazz singer, pianist, composer and educator Sharny Russell, and her daughter Lauren Lucille, also a jazz and pop vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and pianist, are part of a rich musical family heritage, so music is in their DNA. Sharny is now resident in Armidale and […]

BBQ and footy fun - watch the game and support Variety Bash.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Ducky Buzz plays music they love - jazz, bossa nova, blues, soul and funk. Featuring Alan Hardaker on guitar, Maria Rummery on vocals, Laurie Knight on saxophone, Geoff Croft on bass and Dick Kaehler on drums and vocals, they have been known to jazz up some modern pop tunes, mod up some jazz classics, bossa up some eighties rock, funk up some blues, soul up some Motown and some originals. […]

A community family event with meals, raffles etc. Fundraising proceeds to Variety Bash.

For more information, phone 02 6772 3718 or 02 6711 1584/0490 073 650. The Expo will being together Armidale Bicycle Centre and Bicycle Central, people who own ebikes, and those who want to own ebikes. Both will be offering demo bikes to try and special Expo prices for the day. Join the revolution or just have a sticky beak and lust at the new ebikes that have hit the market. If you haven't ridden an ebike up a hill - […]

Habitat being destroyed today. Can we protect it for tomorrow Join an evening with Armidale Branch of the National Parks Association. Hear what current logging is doing to the local forest - Share ideas and help formulate a community response to protect our forest, river and wildlife. RSVP for catering numbers: npaarmidale@gmail.com. Programme: 5.30pm - Armidale Branch AGM; 6.00-6.45pm - Soup and crusty bread; 6.45-8.30pm - Short presentations, discussion and planning.

Swansea Hit & Run is back with ambient, trippy, jazz influenced electronica, reminiscent of a soundtrack for an Arthouse film that is waiting to be made. Featuring Phil Stallard on vocals, bass guitar and beats and John the bat Cobbin on guitar, sit back and close your eyes…think about open space and distance. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

After touring the east coast of Australia in ’22 and receiving national and international airplay of their single Bohemian Driftwood, NASCENT is hitting the road again with a new record Tails From The Vault. Think of the energy of pop-punk, the grit of grunge and the swagger of rock ‘n’ roll. NASCENT’s live show is full of engagement, fun and energy. Promising big drums, guitars, analogue synth and Tim’s unmistakable fierce vocals. Guest artists: Filth and The Milfs and Tim […]

Ticket includes BBQ lunch. Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself into the golfing experience for the JK Rendering X St Joseph’s School Fundraiser charity golf day! The four-person Ambrose event is guaranteed to be a great day out with so many prizes up for grabs including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, card draw, longest drive and nearest to pin. A small auction with signed footy jersey by Greg Inglis and meat raffles will follow after the golf. […]

Bundarra Lions Club presents this year's free Goat Races. Kid's activities, full bar and canteen, family fun day out - cash only event (no ATM facilities in Bundarra). Enter the Mighty Duck Race to win $1,500 prize money - $10 per ticket.

Ticket also available at door. The first concert of its NSW Regional Tour will feature the Sydney Male Choir with guest artists from the Armidale Choral Society - concert not to be missed. The Sydney Male Choir (SMC), in existence since 1913, is a group of entertainers who love to sing and has an extensive repertoire,including favourites from music theatre, jazz, pop, folk and spirituals. The Choir's recent concert in Sydney Town Hall got rave reviews. The Armidale Choral Society […]

There is an oft-quoted saying about there being “nothing more beautiful than a guitar, save for perhaps two…” Purely subjective of course, but if you enjoy your strings plucked, you’re in luck as the New England’s premier guitar duo, EphenStephen, is returning with a special programme to mark their 35 years of guitar collaboration. Please book early, and don’t miss out otherwise everyone’s going to have something to be highly strung about and fret over. EphenStephen: “35 years and STILL […]