Kev Spencer @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a night of good music.
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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
Come along for a night of good music.
This is Eden performed by Emily Goddard Be transported back to 1839 to Tasmania’s infamous Cascades Female Factory, where in a solitary cell Mary Ford waits alone in the darkness. Left for dead, she plots her escape and reveals, with biting mockery, the untold tales of her captors. With a tour-de-force performance by Emily Goddard, This is Eden is an extraordinary tale that has largely escaped our nation’s history books. This powerful, ground-breaking one-woman show is equally dark, funny, insightful […]
Melissa is a multi-award winning Bundjalung novelist from Brisbane. She is a Walkley Award winner for her non-fiction writing and a founding member of human rights group, "Sisters Inside". She won the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 2019 for Too Much Lip. Our coffee cart with wonderful homemade cakes will be open.
The Armidale Choral Society presents Handel's Messiah conducted by Graham Maddox with chamber ensemble led by Eliza Scott. Soloists are: Samantha Cobcroft (soprano); Ruth Strutt (alto) from Opera Australia, Kent McIntosh (tenor) from Opera Australia; Sitiveni Talei (bass) from Opera Australia.
For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing - in harmony - with your mates - at a pub - here's the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required - just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid gold classics and send you home before bedtime with a […]
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.
Join mezzo-soprano, Ruth Strutt and international concert pianist and vocal coach, Donna Balson for an evening of song and stories. Ruth takes a break from performing with Opera Australia to present her favourites from across opera, art song, music theatre and cabaret.
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 […]