Archive for the ‘The Arts’ Category

Barraba Silo Art Project underway
If you are visiting Bingara be sure to pop down the road to our neighbors in Barraba and check out the wonderful silo art project in progress! Incredible work by artist Fintan Magee. https://www.facebook.com/karen.bishton.1/videos/2599553556784701/  
Australia Day Ambassador inspired by Roxy Theatre
While some of the 300 Australia Day Ambassadors were, according to Bingara’s Ambassador, “making lamingtons or riding camels”, on Australia Day, Yianni Johns was delighted and inspired to be at the Roxy Theatre, which he described as gorgeous. Bingara’s Australia Day Ambassador, Yianni Johns, speaking at...
North West Film Festival moves to Inverell
The North West Film Festival is a festival for rural communities across the New England North West. Held at The Roxy in Bingara since 2004, this year the event will move to the Inverell Town Hall and take place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November. The Festival provides the...
Dabble in the Dust and Moor Street Art Opening a great success
One hundred and twenty people received red carpet treatment on Friday night including champagne and celeb photos (thanks to Nikki Adams) on entry, great food and art, entertainment courtesy of MC Dan Gilmour and auctioneer James Gilmour, ably assisted by veteran Geoff Smith. The drought fund auction raised $3,500 thanks...
“Strings Attached!”, A wonderful concert of magical music is coming to the Roxy.
The North West Theatre Company is delighted to present a wonderful afternoon of beautiful musical masterpieces at the Roxy Theatre. The concert is called “Strings Attached!” and it will take place at the Roxy at 2:00pm on the afternoon of Sunday, September 23rd. The concert will feature two rising stars...
Teddy Tahu Rhodes to return
As a rare treat for the region, Opera North West is set to excite audiences once again with an event of unsurpassed quality. Opera North West, the producers of major regional event, Opera in the Paddock, is delighted to present Banquet: A Musical Feast, at the Armidale Town Hall...
Inaugural Acquisitive Sculpture
The inaugural Acquisitive Sculpture Prize which is now open for entry. This is a $12,000.00 acquisition prize and the winning sculpture will become part of the permanent display at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park. Entry is free and can be lodged online >>
Competitive quilts on tour
In a novel but practical approach to competition, Ceramic Break Sculpture Park and the Warialda Rotary announce their Inaugural Travelling Quilters Competition. The first venue is the Fuller Gallery at Barraba, where the quilts are currently on show until Saturday, June 16. From Monday June 18 until Sunday June 24,...
Myall Creek Memorial exhibition opens
Brian Irvine and Kerry Cannon. Last Sunday Ceramic Break Sculpture Park near Warialda had its annual Myall Creek Memorial opening. The weather was pleasant and the visitors were fabulous. Everyone had a wonderful time viewing the beautiful works of several Aboriginal artists who are exhibiting and hearing...
The Melbourne City Ballet returns to Bingara
Passion and power collide as the Melbourne City Ballet return to the Roxy Theatre in Bingara to present their interpretation of the classic tale of Carmen. The Melbourne City Ballet Company made their first visit to Bingara in 2017 with a stunning rendition of A Midsummer Night Dream which they...