Nominations are now open to recognise the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a special COVID-delayed 2020/2021 Upper Hunter NAIDOC Week Awards. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore joined the Chairperson of the Upper Hunter NAIDOC Week Awards Committee aunty Jean Hands and other representatives of committee to officially launch the…
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…
If you operate a live music venue that has suffered financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible for funding from the NSW Government’s Live Music Support package. This funding helps live music venues stay open and create employment opportunities for musicians, promoters and technicians. Eligible businesses can apply for funding to…
The board of Arts Upper Hunter has appointment Carolyn O’Brien as the Acting Executive Director and Anna Rankmore as the Restart Project Officer. Carolyn (left) has been a ‘local’ in the Upper Hunter area for a while, with qualifications in Business Management and Administration, with experience in marketing, event management, audience development, risk management, career…
The impulse to create and collect is innately human and can make life richer, fuller and deeper. And if you have a body of creative work or an interesting collection and are looking for an inclusive space to display your work or collection, the Muswellbrook Library is offering their spacious foyer to you. The Muswellbrook…
Is This Jazz? features Paul McNamara and Sally Corbett who are Another World Duo with Special guest Craig Scott. The PAD @ The Royal is a new music and performance venue. Sunday 18 April, 4pm Royal Hotel, Dungog. Tickets available now https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=721505& BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL This event is supported by: .