LiddellWORKS is a joint project between Arts Upper Hunter and AGL Macquarie to mark the historic closure of the Liddell Power Station which occurred in April 2023. Also funded by the Department of Regional NSW, the Stronger Country Communities Fund, this project is well underway, with community events, workshops, and exhibitions to come.
Applications have now CLOSED. They’re back! And this time you’ll have a whole year to hold your program. Still a mainstay of regional arts and communities, CASP provides grants to arts and cultural groups, not-for profit-organisations and local councils for short term, locally initiated projects. Schools can’t apply but school P&C’s can. So can…
4 big days of country music… you won’t want to miss this. Featuring Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, The Crosby Sisters with Pixie Jenkins, Lyn Bowtell, Max Jackson with special guest: Mackenzie Lee, Ashleigh Dallas with supporting act Piper Rodrigues. Friday 29 & Saturday 30 September, Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October 2023 Dungog RSL,…
On Friday 1st September Arts Upper Hunter held the first community instalment of their Weave A Thon at Scone High School. Michelle Earl and her trusty team of wonderful weavers guided students through an arrangement of weaving techniques from weaving a bracelet to NSW & WA weaving style rounds & ovals. There were 30 participants…
The Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society together with The Muswellbrook Shire Concert Band presents MATS the Musical – Backstage. A musical showcase celebrating their past, future and theatrical dreams. Featuring many musical classics and favourites weaved together by a story of their creation. Dates: Thursday 12, Friday 13 & Saturday 14 October 2023, Thursday,19, Friday 20…
Chicken in the Window is excited to present American singer/song-writer Kevin Welch. His songs have been recorded by Waylon Jennings, The Highwaymen, Solomon Burke, Linda Ronstadt and Garth Brooks. Saturday 21st of October 2023 Venue: Chicken in the Window Barn, Mayne St, Murrurundi. Time: 6.30pm for food. Information and tickets: murrurundibarnconcert@gmail.com Visit Facebook Photo…
The Hunter Art Storeroom Instagram page is a rejigged version of the Merriwa Gallery Storeroom concept, with a new title, no exhibition attachment component and open to all interested. The idea is that the more artists who promote their works on the page the more it will become a ‘go to’ page for those looking…
Ten grants of up to $1000 each have been awarded to people and organisations across the Upper Hunter region. “The assessors were very impressed with the applications,” according to Executive Director John O’Brien. “And the fact is, Micro Grants are a very direct way of getting creative results happening! The dollars are not big, but…
This fun family event will be taking place this school holidays, Wednesday, October 4th at GJ’s By The Lake from 10:30am – 3:00pm. Create by the Lake is an opportunity for the local community to meet some of the LiddellWORKS Creative Program artists. This program was a collaborative partnership between Arts Upper Hunter and AGL…
Join the next sessions in MUSICNSW Touring Regional NSW series to learn how to plan your tour and market your shows. Both workshops are online and free. Touring Regional NSW: Planning Essentials There are a lot of things to take into consideration when organising a tour, and making good choices about both the big…