Head to the Upper Hunter for the 40th Scone Horse Festival (6-16 May) The historic Upper Hunter town of Scone is home to the Scone Horse Festival, one of the most unique events in the country. Now in its 40th year, the 10-day Festival offers world class horse racing, polo, plenty of fun events (most…
The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music and Arts Upper Hunter have joined forces to tour the music of Motown to four venues in our region: Singleton, Muswellbrook, Scone and Dungog. The UHCM Band will be supported by the Singleton Town Band at the Singleton Concert and supported by Rory Ellis at the Dungog Concert. Andrew French…
Due to the demolition of a neighbouring building Arts Upper Hunter is relocation to: Shop 11, 30 to 34 Brook St, Muswellbrook The move is to take place the week commencing 3 of May and will hopefully be finished by Monday 10 May. There will be a delay in staff replying to…
Past, present & Future WEDNESDAY 12th MAY 2021 7:00PM Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Muswellbrook. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=748772&fbclid=IwAR0uNqqC0snLCGkJojveZEvEwDZ_EnS62j0adb-yI3ymUaXaniGtogkI-7s “Guitar playing of uncommon originality and authority. Musicality, expressivity and daring,” – The New York Times Guitarists, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are counted amongst the finest musicians of their generation having developed a reputation for enthralling audiences with…
Friday 7 May, 7.00pm at the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Muswellbrook The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra brightens the Autumn music scene with an intimate program of gorgeous Romantic chamber music at metropolitan and regional venues. Its latest series evokes the salons and living rooms of the early nineteenth century, featuring Beethoven’s Trio, Op.38…
Singleton Town Centre will be ablaze with vibrant performances, hearty food and live entertainment when Firelight makes its COVID-safe return as part of Living Laneways on Saturday 29 May 2021. 3000 people are expected to converge on John Street for the free family-friendly event, coinciding with the creative activation in Burns Lane. Mayor of Singleton,…
Ivan Skaines, Chair of Arts Upper, interviewed by ABC Newcastle Radio Ivan Skaines has been elected Chair of Arts Upper Hunter (AUH), at the Annual General Meeting held on 1 April 2021. He was previously Vice Chair. Ivan is looking forward to being able to make a contribution to the creativity of the Upper Hunter.…
The NSW Government has announced a new Service Needs Strategic Fund for arts, screen and cultural organisations, to meet the demand for professional development and capacity-building across the sector. $300,000 in targeted support will be made available in 2021 for NSW organisations to provide services, resources, and skills and career development for the arts and…
Entries are now being called for Sculpture on the Farm being held 1st to 10th October 2021. Wide range of categories and prizes. You can submit up to 4 works. This year large sculptures will be at “Fosterton”, 824 Fosterton Road, Fosterton, and smaller sculptures will be displayed in 3 venues in Dungog. For all…
With COVID restrictions currently allowing dancing,the organisers are looking forward to holding the Baerami Dance again in 2021. However, final arrangements will be dependent on the restrictions in place at the time – please keep in touch. They may need to alter the usual format and type of dances to ensure COVID protocols are followed.…