The Academy of Country Music is a professional development initiative of the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA). Since 1997, The Academy has mentored, supported and contributed to the careers of hundreds of performers from every corner of Australia and New Zealand. They run two in-person programs per year, one for Juniors (U18) and the…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Singleton Council has announced that due to continuing wet weather and forecasts for more to come, this weekend’s Firelight to be held in Singleton Town Centre on Saturday 4 May 2024 from 5.30 – 9.30pm has been cancelled. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said it was a disappointing…
A short feature film documenting the iconic Twins of Murrurundi’s Pioneer Cottage will premiere at a community screening on April 13, 2024. Additionally, the unveiling of the new cultural tourism website, Creative Valleys, will take place during the event. Both the film and the website will be launched by David Layzell Member for the Upper Hunter…
Calling artists, quiltmakers, crafty people, kids, adults, peace activists, people who care… Scone artist Janno McLaughlin, is stitching together a giant patchwork quilt… hoping to cloak the Ukraine in support from the global community. She has put the call out for more patches. Janno say, ” We are still immersed in making our #sunflowerquiltforukraine to show Ukrainians…
“This show is crazy funny and different every time!” Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is excited to present Life Drawing with a Comedian from Laugh Mob, an original hilarious show that seamlessly merges the worlds of art and comedy for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Life Drawing with a Comedian is an Interactive comedy experience that welcomes…
As part of the Liddell WORKS exhibition, a discussion about the future of the Valley sang out through the garden at Scone Arts & Crafts on 9 March 2024. Facilitated by Arts Upper Hunter’s John O’Brien, “After Liddell” was a conversation of both generous listening and passionate feelings. The discussion was part of the Scone…
At this year’s Scone Literary Festival Community Afternoon you can sit in on a thought-provoking panel about the legacy and future of our region. After Liddell will look from the past into a transitional future, through the eyes of writers and artists with a deep connection to the Hunter. We’ll be discussing the emotional side…
The Regional Arts Network (RAN) consists of 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations including Arts Upper Hunter is hosting the Horizons Creative Industries Career Launchpad project. Horizons is a creative industry mentoring and career development program for NSW regional youth 16-25 years. The project will run over 18 months and will support a total of 75…
Newcastle Writers Festival and major partner University of Newcastle is offering this new course. The four-week course begins in mid-April and will be led by University of Newcastle creative writing academic and poet Dr Keri Glastonbury. The course also includes guest authors Amy Lovat, Kim Mahood and Charlotte Wood, who will participate in a series…
Life Drawing with a Comedian is a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with some very funny live performance. Arts Upper Hunter is presenting this show in these three fine townships with the participation of three brilliant venues (TBC). Tuesday 26 March – Murrurundi Wednesday 27 March – Muswellbrook Thursday 28 March…