A stunning explosion of percussion, dance, and visual beauty at the Pilbeam Theatre
On Wednesday 3 June the Pilbeam Theatre is thrilled to present Water Mirror, an extraordinary fusion of Taiko percussion, dance, acrobatics, and cutting-edge projection and lighting design as part of its See it Live 2026 season. Created by Paulina Quinteros, this exhilarating production invites audiences of all ages to embark on a captivating journey that transcends traditional performance.
Radiant string music across centuries and generations: Riverlinks
The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s critically acclaimed string ensemble ACO Collective brings together musicians of the ACO with Australia’s most talented young string players, proudly mentoring and touring a generation of musicians since 2007.
International affair at Highland Gathering
It was a truly international affair at the Maclean Highland gathering with competitors travelling from as far as Scotland, Canada, and New Zealand for the 121st event. Rain showers on both Friday and Saturday added a touch of Scottish ambience, said Lower Clarence Scottish Association Secretary Alister Smith, as people travelled from as far as Melbourne to enjoy the annual spectacle.
Starstruck Liesl couldn’t believe Keith Potger from The Seekers sang on stage with her
Liesl Pederson was starstruck when she went on stage to sing I am Australian at the Kyogle Australia Day ceremony at the KMI Hall. Liesl is well known at Kyogle events often singing the national anthem at the Kyogle Show and performing on Anzac Day.
Allora & District Historical Society News – What are the odds???
Wendy Free. Allora, the best little town on the Downs will make history again - be a part of the 125th anniversary of Banjo Paterson's visit to our town. Yes, Banjo Paterson was indeed in our town presenting a political speech on March 16th 1901 in the Protestant Hall.
One-woman dark comedy set for Fun Haus
Ivona Rose. When Donné Restom's writing mentor gave her the prompt "these are the things I know about death", the exercise set the Umina Beach singer on a cathartic personal and professional journey. Grief and resilience evolved into the one-woman dark comedy show Everyone in My Family Is Dead or About to Be, set for Gosford's Fun Haus Factory ...
Festival of Small Halls announces 2026 Autumn Tour – Port Fairy Folk Festival and Regional Victoria: Woodfordia
Woodfordia’s Festival of Small Halls has announced that Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen and Australian folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin will feature on their next tour in March 2026, which takes in 13 regional Victorian towns while also visiting the magnificent Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Ballet Under the Stars to dazzle beneath the Horsham summer sky
Horsham Rural City Council is thrilled to welcome The Australian Ballet to Horsham for a magical evening of world class dance, transforming the City Oval into an outdoor theatre. Ballet Under the Stars will delight audiences with a varied program of ballets ...
The keys to success
A huge honour for Allora local pianist Oscar Briggs who has been accepted into the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University in Brisbane. At the age of 3 years Oscar started learning and playing the piano with music teacher Lesley Telford. Now aged 18 years Oscar is living the dream...
‘Extraordinary’ modern exhibitions to unpack at Coffs Harbour
Gorgeously exotic artworks with an environmental message and a mesmerising underwater world inspired by a minimalist sea creature will bring wonder to Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) over summer ... The other blockbuster summer exhibition at YAM is CREATION by Deborah Kelly...
“Chopin’s Last Tour” brings the Romantic master to Nhill
Internationally acclaimed theatre production Chopin’s Last Tour will be performed at the Nhill Community Memorial Hall on Friday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m ... This marks the 138th performance of this much-loved production, which has toured extensively across Australia and the world — from Edinburgh, London, and Avignon (France) to Tallinn (Estonia) and New Zealand.
Creative Streets takes flight with aerial acts
The Creative Streets Festival will take Armidale' creative scene to new heights with a spectacular lineup of entertainment that will ignite your imagination and celebrate our region’s vibrant spirit ... This isn’t just a festival, it’s a creative collision of art, music, ideas, and community.
The Australian Burlesque Festival – The Big Tease Soiree
The Australian Burlesque Festival’s Big Tease Soiree returns to Araluen Arts Centre in 2025 for another dazzling year, celebrating an incredible 16 years of vintage glamour, seductive artistry, and world-class burlesque.
Damian Callinan returns to the Gannawarra with Hall Stories
Renowned Australian comedian and actor, Damian Callinan returns to the Gannawarra next month as part of his tour celebrating the iconic community icon – the town hall. As part of his Hall Stories tour, the creator of the hit Netflix movie, The Merger will celebrate the importance of the Lake Charm and Murrabit halls with each community during two shows supported by Gannawarra Shire Council.
Monk has found the heart of his music
Six years after leaving a career as an internationally celebrated jazz pianist for the life of an ordained Buddhist monk, Koun Vincent has announced a return to the keyboard and the national stage with a new Australian tour including a performance in Corryong.
“Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist” is another hit for Piggery Lane Players
Three appreciative audiences have enjoyed the latest Piggery Lane Players production, 'Don't Get Your Vicars in a Twist'. The show, which ran this past weekend, featured a mix of much-loved PLP veterans and talented newcomers, all of whom delivered a high-energy performance that left audiences thoroughly entertained.
Introducing the Female of the Species cast
Female of the Species has already begun rehearsals. Opening on October 24, this too is another show full of laughs. We really wanted to end the year on a high note and our final shows for 2025 are bringing so much joy and laughter.
From Tibet to Tamborine Mountain, singer-songwriter’s musical journey
Tibetan-Australian singer-songwriter Tenzin Choegyal is inviting music lovers to join his cultural journey in a one-night-only performance in the Scenic Rim. His Whispering Sky concert at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre ... 16 May, will showcase his extraordinary vocal ability and mastery of traditional instruments such as the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (three-stringed lute).
After eight years, opera returns to Art Deco civic hall
It’s been a long time coming – the last time there was opera at the Casino Civic Hall was in 2017. The upgraded civic hall will again host a night of country music and opera in May.
Western Riverina welcomes Flamenco for Everybody
Doscover the toe-tapping energy of Flamenco when award-winning dancer Annalouise Paul and some of Australia’s finest musicians bring Flamenco for Everybody to Regional NSW. This red-hot, live performance features poetry, percussion, Flamenco guitar, contemporary and flamenco dance and storytelling … that comes to Western Riverina from March 3-14 and Outback NSW from April 1-12.
Harp strikes a chord with an early music fan
Patricia Gill. Shamara de Tissera began to play the harp as a young woman when pregnant with her son and no longer able to do eurythmia ... With her move to Denmark and ï¬rst performance directing the Hildegard Harp Meditation at the Brave New Works Festival in January, she brought a wave of interest in the instrument.
Full of heart: The community choir with a big impact
Kate Hill. The night is young, the wine is flowing and drifting out from the main stage of the Coonawarra Soldiers Memorial Hall is the sound of twelve singers belting out the classic Let’s Put the Rooster in the Stew. "We’re pretty rough and ready - definitely one of a kind," said Coonawarra Community Choir Leader and Joanna resident Anne Woodard, with a laugh.
