Armidale Events

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.

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

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS 3.00am - put clocks FORWARD one hour. Departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

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.