Armidale Events

Charcuterie supper, please bring something to contribute to the grazing table. BYO alcohol. Limit of 15 persons.

If you like the atmosphere warm and the music cool, come and dig “The heppest cats in town”. The Cary Bennett Trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass. Cary Bennett on drums and vocals, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble’ and others.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Everyone is welcome. This is a very easy and safe location to navigate and try orienteering, so beginners and families with children are encouraged to attend. Course closes at 2.00pm, you must be back at the assembly area by then. Facilities: There is a picnic shelter and limited parking at the rest area on Waterfall way. There are no toilets. Directions: Take the Waterfall Way (State route B78, direction Grafton/Coffs Harbour) and travel east for 13.5km. The assembly area is […]

Doors open 3.00pm. A special treat for those who love jazz played by some of Australia’s finest young musicians. Galvanised by their love of Frango's, Sydney's favourite Portuguese Chicken Shop, Quartet Chicken N' Chips set off on an inaugural tour of Australia. The members, having toured Australia, USA and EU with the likes of Vince Jones, James Morrison, Judy Bailey, Donny Benet, are by no means first timers on the stage. Their maturity is shown not in their band and song naming […]

The quintessential bluesman, Ash Grunwald, performs in Guyra for the first time. Infectious foot stomping, good old fashion blues that instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Ash has released nine studio albums and received five ARIA nominations, but it is his relentless touring schedule and his commitment to bring the music to the people that has him scouring the map to play in just about any place that will have him, and one that has won him […]

Jimeoin: Who's your man? Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6.00pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find out all the answers to the world's big questions. With more facial expressions than a baby eating a lemon, do not miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that will have you none the wiser by the time […]

Come celebrate and enjoy fresh new songs from the Dorrigo Squash Club album and some old favourites too.

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 […]