A significant contingent of NSW Aboriginal artists will be represented for the first time atthe Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2025 thanks to the joint efforts of the Aboriginal Culture,Heritage & Arts Association (ACHAA) and the Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (ARAA). These sector-leading organisations will bring the vibrant, diverse styles of NSW Aboriginalartists to the national…
The Royal Hotel is proud to present this Gabrielle Newland. Gabrielle Newland is a well known singer, guitarist and magical mountain dulcimer player based in Newcastle, NSW. With a love of Joni Mitchell, and a beautiful warm presence, she plays a mix of covers and instrumental folk tunes. As well a BA in Music and…
Broke has continued its silver streak at the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, claiming second prize for the second consecutive year in the Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1500 residents) announced this week. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said the award reinforced the Broke Fordwich region as a perfect destination for a…
This famous festival is a celebration of the region’s long association with the Australian Wool Industry. This year’s theme is “The Magic of Wool”. Events include the Grand Parade and Running of the Sheep, Quilt Exhibition and Sale, Market Stalls, Bush Sheep Dog Trials, Vintage Car Display, Fairy La La Land,Thomas the Trackless Train, Kyda…
Monique Rennie, who works in the creative industries and lives in Merriwa, led an inspiring class of 15 First Nations youth at the Central School on 13 May 2025. This was the second of our Dare To Be Deadly series. There are some excellent artworks on the way, with four sessions through the term. …
Enjoy an afternoon of choral delight. This concert features 3 choirs: Cantelina, Scone Singers and the Scone High School Choir. Featuring young vocal star Jimmy Dever, guest flautist Aaron Rothemund with The Hill Chamber Players, and Upper Hunter Strings. Saturday 21 June 2025, 2pm St Luke’s Anglican Church, Liverpool St, Scone Tickets (cash at door): $15…
Arts Upper Hunter would like to know if you’ve been impacted by the recent floods that swept the region. Information we collect will be used by Create NSW and Arts Upper Hunter to help develop support where needed. Please contact John on 0409 382 509 or via rado@artsupperhunter.com.au Other support available: Museums & Galleries NSW…
Come along and be part of the Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Prize Opening & Awards Night on Friday 13 June 2025, 6pm to 10pm. Venue: RSL Hall, Mayne St, Murrurundi * Entry Fee $25 each * Concession Card Holders $20 each * Artists with works in Show $20 each. Tickets can be purchased on their…
Throughout the month of June a pop up exhibition of works created through the Heartworks program will be on display at Singleton Library. The aim of the Heartworks project was to explore the psycho social benefits of creativity and explore the role creativity plays in reducing social isolation and enhancing mental health outcomes for participants.…
When young Muswellbrook based filmmaker Thomas Ryan decided to change direction from computer science to media production, it wasn’t the result of a single cinematic epiphany. “One day I just woke up and wanted to do filmmaking instead,” he laughs. “I think it started with game design—I loved the stories in those old Nintendo 64…