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…
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…
ARIA-nominated ALLY have a passion for sharing what they know of South American and Caribbean music styles, and to present the rhythms and instrumental roles in a friendly, accessible and fun way to encourage the attendees to broaden their listening and to provide some cultural context. Via a mix of traditional and modern instrumentation, and…
Next//Studio is all about creating something cool, building and sharing skills, tapping into tech, and getting an introduction to the Creative Industries. These fun creative after-school workshops are aimed at high school aged students. Afternoon tea will be provided at 3pm as students arrive from school. Workshop STARTING at 3.30pm. These workshops are free. Book…
The Pastel Society of Australia’s (PSA) is thrilled to host renowned Australian artist Paul McCarthy as a guest tutor for PSA since 2024! Paul’s vibrant work captures the spirit, colour, and rhythm of the Australian landscape. Blending the boldness of Fauvism, the softness of Impressionism, and a contemporary edge, his art is a celebration of…
Despite the wet weather, a steady stream of visitors made their way into the rustic Stone Barn Stables at Tocal Homestead during Tocal Field Days (May 2–4) to experience Todd Fuller’s evocative animation They Call Me Blacket. Across the weekend, several hundred people viewed the work—many pausing, reflecting, and even returning for a second look.…