Society XVII, a group of players who specialise in 17th and 18th century music, are heading to the Clunes Town Hall for a 60-minute recital on Sunday, July 26 at 3pm. All four members play with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – but with that based in Sydney, the Victorian quartet have decided to also do […]
Gigs Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford Okey Dokey Karaoke – Thursday, July 2, 6pm Live piano – Friday, July 3, 6.30pm–9.30pm Chloe’s Drag Bingo – Christmas in July – Thursday, July 16, 7pm Christmas in July – Friday, July 17, 18 & 24, 5.30pm – Ticketed event Live piano – Friday, July 31, 6.30pm-9.30pm Link: www.daylesfordhotel.com.au
Xani Kolac is a violinist, composer, and improviser redefining what the electric violin can do in contemporary and improvised music. She has spent over a decade pushing the boundaries of her instrument with her unique sound shaped by influences ranging from Jimi Hendrix and Stuff Smith to art pop pioneers Camille and Bjork, alongside her […]
Ivan Carter grew up in “the foggy forested hills of Drummond”, where his parents built a mudbrick house in the 1970s. The area, which was a lovely place to begin life and explore the landscape, recently gave him the inspiration to produce his first album, Shine. He chatted with Donna Kelly. Donna: How did you […]
An evening of jazz vocals and guitar with Michelle Nicolle – Australia’s finest jazz singer – accompanied by Hugh Stuckey, a musician not be missed, at the Bullarto Hall on Saturday, May 16. Local support act this time around is The Dusty Millers. The bar will be open and the heaters will be on! Doors […]
Winner of Moorabool Shire’s Community Event of the Year, the Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival offers an action-packed day out. In its 125th year, it features one of the oldest woodchopping competitions in Victoria. The carnival begins with a street parade, followed by the woodchop and music program, plus loads of other fun stuff – […]
In another boost for the Creswick community, the Victorian Government has secured CresFest for another year – attracting visitors and fueling local businesses. The festival takes over the streets and historic buildings of Creswick, including the town hall, local hotels, and the Anglican church and showcases both local and visiting professional artists in intimate heritage […]
The state government’s pill testing trial saw record demand at the recent Pitch Music and Arts festival. It tested more than 670 samples from more than 570 attendees. Importantly, staff had more than 350 health-focused conversations about the risks of drug use. One community notice went out after the service detected dimethylpentylone in two samples. […]
