Music, Theatre & Dance Events in Armidale in September 2016
There is always a diverse range of events and activities on offer in Armidale, no matter what time of year – and this September there is an exciting line-up of music and theatre to enjoy!!
Sydney Comedy Festival: Friday 9th September
VENUE: Hoskins Centre, The Armidale School (enter from Chapel Street).
TIME: 8.00-10.00pm.
COST: $32.50.
With a line-up of the best local and international comics, and showcasing some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam packed night of entertainment will ensure no end of belly laughs! Following a huge SOLD OUT show in 2015, the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be bringing the Festival right to your doorstep. So … the Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your friends and get your tickets – and head along to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year! Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over. May contain coarse language and adult themes. For more information and/or tickets, visit http://wordpress.as.edu.au/hoskins/events/
The Willie Wagtails @ McCrossins: Saturday 24th September
VENUE: McCrossins Mill, Salisbury Street, Uralla.
TIME: 8.00pm.
COST: $25 (adult), $20 (concession).
The Willie Wagtails are a group of friends who play ocker jazz-folk music. They formed a few years ago in Melbourne, and since then they have been going from strength to strength and have performed at festivals like the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the Wangaratta Jazz Festival and the Tablelands Folk Festival in Cairns. For more information, email Andrew at Andrew.parker6@bigpond.com
Celtic Music Session: Mondays 5th, 2th, 19th & 26th September
VENUE: The Studio, 62 Beardy Street.
TIME: 5.30pm.
What better way to enjoy music than to join in! Share dinner and music. Whether you’re a Celtic music lover or not, you’ll be hooked after one of these sessions! All levels of talent welcome – so come along, join in and have a great night. For more information, phone Janien on 0488 753 858.
IF YOU LOVE TO GET UP AND DANCE – GET TO THE BOWLO!
- Sidetracked @ The Bowlo: Fridays 2nd & 16th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
Come along and enjoy some great music! Hit the dance floor and dance the night away to your favourite songs. For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
- Mick & Rick’s Karaoke @ the Bowlo: Saturdays 3rd & 17th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
For a great night of music and dance – enjoy your favourite songs on the dance floor! For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
- Shelley Minson @ The Bowlo: Friday 9th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
Shelley Minson – Aussie ‘pin up gal’, singer and songwriter, is ready to entertain you. Guaranteed to be a great night of entertainment. For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
- Peter Raymond @ The Bowlo: Saturday 10th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
Have a dance and enjoy great music! For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
- Fabio Tolli @ The Bowlo: Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
A great night of solo acoustic music at the Bowlo – don’t miss it! For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
- Reload @ The Bowlo: Friday 30th September
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 91-96 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 8.00pm.
Get down to the Bowlo for a night of great music and a chance to get on the dance floor to your favourite songs. For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.
Red Party @ The Stro: Thursday 1st September
VENUE: The Stro, Building C18, University of New England. (The Stro is a licensed and strictly 18+ venue)
TIME: 9.00pm.
COST: to be announced.
Come along and have a great night – help ASPIRE do some amazing work and have a good time while you are at it. For more information, phone 02 6773 5186.
Peter Allen Music @ the Newie: Fridays 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd September
VENUE: New England Hotel, Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets.
TIME: 6.00pm.
Take a trip down memory lane with the music of Peter Allen, played on Peter’s old piano. For more information, phone 02 6711 1186.
Battle of the Bands Fundraiser: Friday 16th September
VENUE: Armidale Youth Council & PCBC, 176 Rusden Street.
TIME: 5.00-9.00pm.
COST: $5 (at door).
Live bands, demonstrations, great atmosphere, and free BBQ. For more information, phone 02 6772 1023.
Market Sunday Concert: Sunday 25th September
VENUE: Uniting Church, 114 Rusden Street.
TIME: 12.30pm (tea and sausages available from 11.30am).
Concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, phone 02 6772 3233.
… AND IF YOU LOVE CLASSICAL MUSIC/ THEATRE/ FILM/ DANCE …
Musica Viva Concert Series: Saturday 17th September
VENUE: Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street.
TIME: 4.00pm.
COST: $100 (adult – 3 concerts), $75 (pensioner – 3 concerts), $50 (full-time student), $40 (adult), $30 (concession), $20 (youth) – available at musicaviva@necom.org.au or trybooking.com/181730 from 2 March.
The Seraphim Trio with Matt Dempsey (brilliant trumpet player): This unusual combination of instruments showcases surprising repertoire including the original version of the trumpet concerto by Hummel, originally scored for trumpet and piano trio. The group has also commissioned Australian composer James Ledger to arrange Kurt Weill’s Threepenny Opera Suite and four of Manuel de Falla’s (seven) Canciones Populares Españolas.
HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto (1802 version for trumpet and piano trio)
SCHUBERT Piano Trio in E flat, Op. 100
KURT WEILL (1900-1950) arr. JAMES LEDGER Threepenny Opera Suite
MANUEL de FALLA (1876-1946) arr. JAMES LEDGER Canciones Populares Espagnoles
For more information, phone 02 6788 2135.
UNE Colleges’ Chamber Ensembles Concert: Wednesday 14th September
VENUE: Lazenby Hall, University of New England.
TIME: 6.30-7.30pm.
Since 2013, when the Ensembles program was formed for all the Colleges’ serious musicians (strings, flutes, choir, jazz, soloists…), two concerts have been performed each year. Mid-year at Austin and in September at Lazenby Hall.
These concerts are always highly popular and booking is strongly recommended. For more information, phone Andrea Gledhill on 02 6773 1310 or emailagledhi2@une.edu.au.
National Theatre Live: War Horse: Saturday 24th September
VENUE: Belgrave Twin Cinema, 137 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: morning (Saturday), afternoon (Sunday).
COST: $28 (adult), $24 (concession), $17 (3-14 years).
War Horse is based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, and is adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford. The play transports audiences from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. This is a powerful, moving and imaginative drama filled with music and songs. Astonishing life-sized puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to exciting life on stage. Not to be missed! For more information, phone 02 6772 2856.
French Film Festival: Friday 9th & Saturday 10th September
VENUE: Belgrave Twin Cinema, 137 Dumaresq Street.
TIME: 7.30pm (Sunday).
COST: $15.50 (adult), $13.50 (concession), $11.50 (child); $70 (adult), $60 (concession) – season ticket.
‘Rosalie Blum’ (M) – France 2015
The story: Vincent Machot is comfortable in his familiar life: his hairdressing salon, his cousin, his car and his too invasive mother. But when Vincent meets up with Rosalie Blum, a mysterious and lonely woman, he is sure that he has already met her. But where? Intrigued, he decides to follow her, hoping to learn more. Unknowingly, Vincent Machot’s life changes forever. (Comedy – 95 min) For more information, phone 02 6772 2856.
Guyra Dance – Armidale Dance Group: Saturday 24th September
VENUE: Bill Wicks Gymnasium, Guyra Central School, Marne Street, Guyra.
TIME: 7.30pm.
COST: $8pp.
A ‘plate’ to share for supper would be appreciated. Money raised goes to CanAssist. For more information, phone Hazel on 02 6775 2543 or email hcharles@bigpond.com.
As you can see, there is so much to choose from, you will definitely need to extend your stay to not miss out on some of these wonderful events!
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