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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Ohmasoul will be bringing some soul to the Bar. Listen in as they cook up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.
Bring your camp chair or picnic blanket! Conclude the day with a sensational evening concert featuring acclaimed artist James Blundell, supported by Tate Cole! Join us to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association and the 24th Anniversary of the devastating aerial cull. An event to celebrate these magnificent horses and reflect on the remarkable achievements of our association in preserving this unique breed over the past two decades. Come together at the Ebor Sportsgrounds for […]
18 years and older Be guided by the amazing in-house artist step-by-step to create an amazing artwork that you will definitely love. And be entertained by the fabulous talents of our 7ft Drag goddess, Terry Daktyl! If you love a glass of wine or beer, enjoy a good laugh and want to get creative, you need to come along to one of our paint and sips. Grab a feed, kick back and enjoy yourself. Join in for a Paint and Sip […]
Film and Live Performance De Ziah and Date present Living the Tradition - A fabulous double event: Irish music film Living the Tradition followed by live concert. Step into the captivating world of Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date, a cello-guitar duo presenting an exclusive double event. Begin your journey with the enchanting documentary film Living the Tradition, where acclaimed cellist Ilse de Ziah explores the origins of Irish Airs. Delve into Irish musical heritage through stories, traditions, and melodies […]
Supper provided. Country Dance Revival Band will provide music.
Details to follow
Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.
The Whitebull Hotel is hosting a three-course luncheon upstairs at Manny's On marsh with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Can Assist, supporting cancer patients and their families across regional NSW. Let’s come together for a great cause and a wonderful meal! Ticket includes: three-course meal and your choice of beer, wine or soft drink. Purchase ticket from Whitebull Hotel.
Will irresistible force overcome immovable object: solar photovoltaics and the energy transition? - John Quiggin (2011 UNE Distinguished Alumni and 2004 AARES Distinguished Fellow) Looking at the role of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the energy transition is reminiscent of the paradox arising from the clash of an irresistible force and an immovable object. John will argue that the irresistible force of low-cost solar generation will win out over the apparently immovable obstacles of entrenched attitudes and network structures. John Quiggin […]
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind in the world and is now partnered with local fly fishing film festival RISE to bring you even more fly fishing. Come for the action and stay for the giveaways and camaraderie that will feed your fishing addiction.
Prizes for best dressed, themed drinks, mini games and more…!
Matisse: Simple Beauty - Paul Chapman (UK) Matisse is regarded as one of the artists who best helped to define the revolutionary developments in the visual arts throughout the opening decades of the twentieth century. During WWI he moved from Paris to the South of France, where his work became more figurative and traditional. He was heralded as an upholder of the French Classical tradition and in later age he had a second flourish as an avant-garde artist. Paul Chapman is […]
Book Launch – Marty Branigan @ Boobooks VENUE: Boobooks Bookshop, 175 Beardy Street Mall. TIME: 6.00pm. COST: Free. For more information, phone 0400 859 250. Uralla Councillor, Adam Blakester, will launch the book, The Cultural Dimensions of Peace-building, followed by a Q&A with the author, Marty Branigan, led by Yvonne Langenburg.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Jack Cavanagh (pop music on electric cellos) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
Ticket available from Turners (Beardy Street) and New England Hatters/Lifestyle Outfitters (The Plaza). Sponsored by the Quota club of Armidale, there will be a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival. Funds raised will go towards annual Community Spirit Awards for local secondary students.
Picnic afternoon tea with Bruce Cohen (a Traditional Owner from the Gumbaynggirr with ties to Anaiwan and Thungutti Nations), Dr Sue Elliott (developed an early years' resource kit for the Platypus and Rakali Project) and Dr Heidi Kolkert (will talk about community-based platypus project and how to effectively use camera traps). Activities: Indigenous perspectives, nature play, monitoring and recording techniques. Maybe even spot a platypus. If you would like to carpool, meet at the Armidale Visitor Information Centre at 2.00pm. […]
Bring a plate of finger food to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/ regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company. Any donations received will go to Hillgrove Progress Association towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the Hillgrove Community.
Come along for a night celebrating art and to raise money for the PLC Scholarship Foundation. This signature event will include finalist and student artwork sales, performances by our PLCA senior ensembles, dinner and dancing. The winners of our inaugural $10,000 acquisitive Signature Art Prize will be announced on the night. Avant-Garde ticket includes welcome drink at 6.00pm, three-course dinner and dancing. Masterpiece ticket includes pre-event tour of the finalist artwork exhibition with the judges: gallerist Allison Bellingen, curator Belinda […]
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson Duo (pop and jazz on two electric cellos) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
