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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The Studio Folk Club. Emmy Bree is a Gael-Astrálach/Irish-Australian singer based in Eora/Sydney who brings her love for her two homes to life through song. Weaving her training in jazz and contemporary music through the fabric of folk and traditional Irish music.
Ellis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.
A fantastic poetic night with some snacks and refreshments provided. The UNE Writers' Society aims to bring writers together to share their skills, knowledge, and love of writing. Our club is a judgement free zone and all forms of writing are welcome: all you need to bring is yourself, a pen, and some great ideas. So, whether you have dreams of being a published author, really like writing about the secret life of Amazonian tree frogs, or just like writing for fun, […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Jessie May is an Armidale gal who has recently returned from four years of teaching music in the Red Centre and three months living in Nashville, Tennessee. Hear Jessie share songs of the New England, Northern Territory and American travels. She has picked up some new skills and tunes and cannot wait to share them with a home crowd.
Join Rachel, Jhana Allan, and Georgina Kruger for an evening of soulful original music. Aoteorea-born singer songwriter, Rachel Greene, possesses a quiet power and presence. With emotional maturity beyond her years, she taps into themes of resilience, despair and hope, with impossibly sweet vocals, and gorgeous accompaniment on keys and baritone ukulele. Jhana is that rare combination of a musician who has a deep understanding of roots music and yet brings an entirely original perspective with her songwriting, mandolin playing, […]
Jamie is a multi-instrumentalist doing a set of his original works. There will be Blackboard open mic prior to Jamie, so if you are interested in playing/singing etc., please put your name on the Studio Folk Club list on the outside wall.
Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
It is a double album launch from two of Victoria's finest folk duos. Join Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek for an evening of Celtic-infused chamber folk and reimagined Australiana. Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their artistry and virtuosic skill, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery […]
Come and enjoy an exciting game of Bridge. No expertise necessary.
Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
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.
Includes an open mic and is open to all styles of music. Compliments the Olde-time Music Jam sessions.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Robert van Gend and Sharny Russell (Stephanie Grappelli-style jazz: violin and piano) 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 […]
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson and Laura Tiong (a classical and contemporary/pop mix, cello and piano) 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 […]
Join Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys for an evening of hearty music to stir the spirit. OhMaSoul will be mixing their originals with a fresh look at some folk, soul, and jazz favourites, and perhaps a carol or two. Come and be part of the vibe at Boobooks Wine Bar!
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
Soundshed Music presents mid-north coast musician and storyteller, SNEZ, and Armidale local folk singer, Jhanna Allan, for an intimate night of storytelling and music. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Bouzouki, acoustic guitar, Bodhran drum and vocals. Jhana Allan is a progressive country folk singer […]
Come along for some fantastic singing, an excellent selection of local wines and beers, and delicious snacks!
