November 9, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmMollongghip Hall Poetry Slam
September 18, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 7:30 pmMusic Showcase
Come along for a night of musical entertainment as the Daylesford College music students put on their annual showcase. 5pm-7:30pm. $10 for adults, kids free. All money goes towards supporting the College’s performing arts program. There will be some food and drinks available. It’s outdoors so bring a rug and jacket. Picnic benches are on a first come first serve basis.
When: | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm September 18, 2024 |
Where: | Daylesford College 39 Smith Street |
June 22, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pmBullarto Bushdance
Bushdance fundraiser for Musk CFA and the Bullarto Hall.
22 June from 6pm, Bullarto Hall
tix $20, at events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-bullarto-hall-cfa-bushdance/tickets
Greater Glider String Band and Reels and Tribs.
BBQ and bands from 6pm.
Fires, food, mulled wine. Fully licensed event – beer, wine and non-alcoholic options available.
When: | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm June 22, 2024 |
Where: | Bullarto Hall |
July 14, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pmFrench National Day Celebration
This year’s French National Day celebration will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall on Sunday the 14th of July.
It will be presented by the Daylesford Community Brass Band and the U3A Hepburn Shire’s Le cercle francais.
We will be treated to a magical, musical Grand Tour of Europe with music from Italy, Switzerland, a brief trip to Kyiv and of course back to France.
With performances from the Brass Band and from some soloists including Christine Douglas, it will be a marvellous evening of music.
Come at 5pm for a 5.30 start. BYO food, drinks, crockery, cutlery and glasses. Make up a table of 10 or join one and make new friends.
Wear something French if you can. There will be prizes for best costumes, best French themed table and some amazing raffle prizes as well.
Bookings are essential. Contact Monica Cole 0425 851 679, or onicaske@hotmail.com
Tickets are $25. Proceeds go to the Band for new instruments. The Band’s major sponsor is The Bendigo Bank – Daylesford District.
When: | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm July 14, 2024 |
Where: | Daylesford Town Hall |
July 6, 2024 - 7:30 pm to 10:00 pmComedy for a Cause
Be entertained by professional comedians whilst you sip on a mulled wine and snack on home made goodies. Tickets $30. Doors open at 6.30pm, show begins at 7.30pm. Snack boxes, bar, coffee and cakes available for purchase. The show is recommended for adults only and may contain coarse language. All surplus funds go to the Lyonville Hall.
Book your tickets at comedyforacause.net/TLH
When: | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm July 6, 2024 |
Where: | Lyonville Hall, 4 Bremner Ave, Lyonville |
June 23, 2024 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmIntro To Old Time Sessions
Following a successful sold-out workshop in January, Community Music Victoria are excited to announce another session of “Introduction to Old Time Sessions,” a family-friendly instrumental workshop designed for string band musicians of all ages and skill levels.
Participants are encouraged to bring their violins/fiddles, violas, banjos, guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, double basses, or cellos down to the Trentham Neighbourhood House on Sun June 23rd and immerse themselves in a traditional Old Time music experience. Attendees will learn how to ‘shuffle along,’ develop deeper listening skills, and build confidence in learning new tunes by ear.
The 2-hour workshop will be led by the talented Cat Moser, a local Trentham singer and multi-instrumentalist who performs with numerous bands and ensembles both nationally and internationally.
Bookings essential.
When: | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm June 23, 2024 |
Where: | Trentham Neighbourhood House |
April 21, 2024 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmMalmsbury Village Farmers’ Market
April 6, 2024 - 11:15 am to 3:30 pmCresFest Courthouse Conversations
CresFest24 is a joyful folk and roots music festival in Creswick, nestled between Daylesford and Ballarat. This year sees the biggest overseas contingent of musicians and new initiatives include the KidsOwn KidsZone, where young ones accompanied by a responsible adult can enjoy a whole range of free activities – just for them! The Choir Zone brings together the finest choirs from across Victoria in another free extravaganza of singing on the steps of the historic post office. Want to upgrade your musical skills, the Workshop Zone is the place to be. The Session Zone is where musicians hang out to have fun when the punters have gone home. The DanceZone is where you can learn new steps and dances in many different styles. The Street Zone is where there is fun and magic outside the Community Bank – Creswick & District (Principal Partner of CresFest) and along the streets of Creswick.
For all information go to www.cresfest.com.au
When: | 11:15 am to 3:30 pm April 6, 2024 |
Where: | Creswick |
April 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pmCWA District Creative Arts Exhibition
CWA Creative Arts Exhibition returns to the Lancefield Mechanics Institute
Mark your calendars for a celebration of creativity and community at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute! CWA Central Highlands Group is proud to present our annual two-day Creative Arts Exhibition on April 20th and 21st. CWA members from all over the region are working hard on their entries and are excited to show them off to you.
- Marvel at our members’ skill: The hall will be filled with a showcase of art, crafts and preserves and cooking, competing in more categories than we’ve ever had.
- Indulge in Delights: Treat yourself to a delicious lunch while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and connecting with fellow craft enthusiasts.
- Stock Up: Need to replenish your craft stash? We’ll have lots of bits and bobs to take home at bargain prices on our de-stash table.
- Don’t forget the Preserves: Add some homemade goodies to your pantry, made with love by our members.
Event Details:
- Dates: April 20th & 21st
- Location: Lancefield Mechanics Institute, 4 The Crescent, Lancefield
- Time: Sat 20th: 10am – 4pm, Sun 21st: 10am – 3pm.
- Awards Ceremony: Sat 20th, 11am
Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and cherished traditions. Spread the word and invite your friends and family to share in this special event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/888797802933267/
When: | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm April 20, 2024 |
Where: | 4 The Crescent, Lancefield |
March 23, 2024 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmRotary Farmers Market
March 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmDiscover the Microbiome with Dr Tabrizian
Explore the latest research shedding light on the crucial role of the microbiome in digestion, immunity, mental health, and cancer. Learn how these tiny organisms shape our daily lives and gain insights into nurturing a healthy microbiome for optimal health.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, general public, or simply fascinated by the science of the microbiome, this lecture promises to be both informative and engaging. Gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and its potential implications for medicine and everyday life, straight from the expertise of Dr. Tabrizian.
When: | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm March 20, 2024 |
Where: | Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel Hepburn |
April 14, 2024 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pmThe Real Gardens of Lyonville
Returning for 2024 our Real Gardens of Lyonville event is a showcase of our local cool climate gardens. Small and large, wild and manicured, you will see a selection of gardens to pique your interest. This year we have six open gardens including a permaculture garden with hempcrete eco-house. We also have two very special feature gardens, both separately ticketed: Babbington Park and Fleurs de Lyonville.
We also have three local garden experts giving talks at the hall in the afternoon so you can relax there with a snack before heading home.
Tickets must be pre-booked on line and are available from Humanitix. There are three ticket options: Garden Friend, Garden Lover and Flower Lover. Garden Friend tickets ($25) gives access to the five gardens. Garden Lover tickets ($25) allow access to Babbington Park only and tickets are limited to 30 so book early. Flower Lover tickets ($25) allow access to Fleurs de Lyonville only.
Morning tea and lunch are available at the hall – please pre-book on line to help with catering.
The event is a fundraiser for the Lyonville Community Planning Group. All proceeds go towards projects to benefit the local community.
See more about our gardens at our Gardens of Lyonville facebook site https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088472648631
When: | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm April 14, 2024 |
Where: | Lyonville Hall, 4 Bremner Ave, Lyonville 3461 |
February 3, 2024 - 10:30 am to 4:00 pmLyonville Woodchop
The annual Lyonville Woodchop will be held on Saturday 3rd February from 10.30am at the Lyonville Hall. Once again, this iconic event will provide a showcase for the prowess of our axe-wielders and of course the hammer–hefting ladies at the nail drive competition. This year’s event promises a new experience as pine wood will be used due to the difficulty of securing suitable local eucalypt wood.
All the usual attractions will be available at the woodchop: a bar, BBQ, barista coffee, cakes and light lunch stall, plus raffle and spinning wheel with lots of great prizes to be won.
Proceeds go towards the maintenance and improvement of the Lyonville Hall, the local community hub.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Lyonville Woodchop.
Event details:
Date: Saturday 3rd February 2024 from 10.30am
Venue: Lyonville Hall, Corner Bremner Ave & Gleeson St, Lyonville
Cost: Entry is $5 per adult, children are free.
When: | 10:30 am to 4:00 pm February 3, 2024 |
Where: | Lyonville Hall |
December 2, 2023 - 11:00 am to The Blackwood Festival of music and Culture
Extraordinary line-up of great bands featuring from the USA
Foghorn Stringband
‘Is The Big Man Within’, Greater Glider Stringband, Johnny Can’t Dance, Mick Coates and The Shallow Gravediggers, Rhiz and The Sugarplums, Fingerbone Bill, Pete Daffy Trio, Cross-Eyed Cat, Gumbo Express, The Rummagers, The Strating Sisters, The Free Wheelers, Daffy and Rhiannon, Blue Mount Stringband
Workshops etc- Country Dance, Cajun Zydeco Dance followed by a dance featuring Foghorn Stringband, Sound Bath meditation, Singer Circle Trad Session, Traditional Bluegrass, Old Time, Cajun, Irish sessions
Food Trucks, American Style Smoker BBQ, Daylesford Cider Company, Coffee Van, Cocktail Bar ..and lots more!
When: | 11:00 am to December 2, 2023 |
Where: | Bates rd Blackwood vic 3458 |
November 11, 2023 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pmBe the Ocean – Tenzin Choegyal in concert
Tenzin Choegyal’s cantering rhythms, soaring vocals and exquisite flute solos have enchanted audiences around the globe. A son of Tibetan nomads, he feels a particular connection to the music of the Himalayan plateau and remains dedicated to preserving Tibet’s musical traditions. At the same time, he effortlessly embraces diverse genres and musical styles, bringing Tibetan music firmly into the contemporary world. He collaborates with artists from all streams of music including major works for stage and film with Philip Glass and his Grammy-nominated album Songs from the Bardo with Laurie Anderson.
Tenzin is a master of traditional Tibetan instruments the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed lute), but is best known for his extraordinary vocal ability.
Tenzin delights new audiences and loyal fans alike with his powerful vocals, sublime flute pieces, sacred poetry and playful folk tunes. His message is uplifting and his obvious joyfulness is infectious.
When: | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm November 11, 2023 |
Where: | Newham Mechanics Institute, 1292 Rochford Road, Newham |