The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now […]
Sandra Harrison and Jasmine Van Aalst in GACCI’s recent production of The Dining Room. Photo: Jools Samerski.
Sandra Harrison and Jasmine Van Aalst in GACCI’s recent production of The Dining Room. Photo: Jools Samerski. John Galagher. Photo: supplied. GLOUCESTER Productions, the performance wing of the Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council (GACCI), is embarking on a new theatrical venture – a showcase of solo performances. The project will see actors […]
Arts Society committee member Lynne McNairn performing with Martyn Robinson.
Even Poppy the dog told a story or two at Gig in the Gog Arts Society committee member Lynne McNairn performing with Martyn Robinson. MUSICIANS, singers, storytellers and audience members attended the last Gig in the Gog at Dungog Arts Society’s 266 Dowling Street premises on Sunday afternoon. Gig in the Gog is a twice-monthly, […]
Craig Lyons, aka ‘Captain Bluetongue’, with some of the workshop participants.
WITH dits and dahs, eeyores and train whistles, and honks and hilarity, the Dungog Arts Society gallery resounded to the sounds of a Blues Harmonica workshop on Saturday 19 July. Both gallery rooms were packed, with nearly 40 participants attending. Each participant was gifted a Blues harmonica. A few had some experience with the instrument, […]
The exhibition will feature over 160 indoor and outdoor works.
ONE of Australia’s most compelling regional art exhibitions, Sculpture on the Farm, returns to Dungog from 29 to 31 August for its fifth edition since launching in 2018. For three days, Dungog will be transformed into a dynamic, open-air gallery celebrating form, material, and imagination. The exhibition will feature over 160 indoor and outdoor works […]
Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. Spotty Quilt by Elizabeth Maxwell. Photo: supplied. THE Gloucester Gallery will host an exhibition titled “Collage In Cloth” featuring the quilts of Elizabeth Maxwell from July 16 to August 10. The exhibition is curated by her close friend and fellow artist Kylie Goldthorpe. Before retiring to Barrington, Elizabeth Maxwell worked as […]
Upper Hunter filmmaker Thomas Ryan at Dungog Muesum. Photo: Suzannah Jones.
WHEN young 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 said. “I think it started with game design – I loved the stories in those old Nintendo 64 […]
ALLY will present the Latin music workshop. Photo: supplied.
A COMMUNITY Latin music workshop will be held at the Dungog Anglican Hall on Saturday, 22 June, featuring ARIA-nominated performers ALLY. Arts Upper Hunter describes the workshop as a “funky fun and rhythmic workshop that’s not just for musicians but anyone who wants to learn some great Latin beats”. ALLY are passionate exponents of South […]
The gallery opened its doors last September.
GRESFORD Community Gallery will hold a celebratory opening of its Winter Exhibition on Sunday, 1 June from 2-4pm. Almost nine months old, the gallery is set amidst the botanical gardens and visitors’ park in the rural village of East Gresford. “The Winter Exhibition will include a stunning array of quality Hunter Valley art and craft, […]
Stroud butcher Mick Henrickson.
STROUD butcher Mick Henrickson has proven his skills on the national stage, placing seventh in the prestigious Australian Butcher Wars competition held in Sydney earlier this month. Representing Stroud Butchery, Mick competed against some of the most talented butchers from across the country in a fast-paced showdown of precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. The event, part […]
