Events in Armidale

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 experience the Firebirds Community Choir. This choir, which has been meeting regularly for over 25 years, is expertly and generously led by Chris Purcell

Khaleel Jundi, Master Tanbur player from the Armidale Ezidi community will be playing at Boobooks. The Tanbur is a long-necked instrument originating from Mesopotamia. It has a deep history in Ezidi tradition (also Kurdish, Persian and Turkish music traditions). The Tarbur typically has a pear-shaped body and can have either three or four strings. It is often played with a plectrum and has a rich, resonant sound.    

Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.

Shark & Fox - Emily-Rose Sarkova (AUS) and Jaron Freeman-Fox (Canada) Frenetic Bulgarian dances, haunting Appalachian twangs, droning Irish reels, Swedish polskas and songs that speak into existence the ephemeral mysteries of life, all effortlessly yet meticulously woven together by the vast shared history of the fiddle and accordion as musical companions. This irresistible Canadian-Australian collaboration shape-shifts between traditions, occasionally to the point that the instruments themselves transform; a fiddle to viol d’amore or fretless guitar, an accordion to modular […]

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.

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, […]

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.

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, […]

Ellis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.

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.

Warkon is part psychological, part bildungsroman, part crime mystery fiction, helped largely by the clever interweaving of storylines and the author's fine feel for language and tone that is quintessentially Australian. It manages to blend stark existential horror with unbearable beauty, told as if it were an incandescent fever dream, and achieves to create a deep, unforgettable impression

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music. Café open.

A student at New England Girls' School for seven years, Apple Gidley returns to Armidale to discuss her nomadic life, and her latest book, Have you Eaten Rice Today?

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.