UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lucy Wise and band launch new album ‘Salt’
Friday, 18 Sept, 8.00pm
Yackandandah Public Hall
Doors 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Lucy Wise creates music that gently opens a door you didn’t realise was closed. Blending contemporary folk with pop-inflected melodies, intricate guitar work and poetic lyricism, Lucy’s songs make space for reflection on longing, connection and the inner lives we carry. Based in Central Victoria, Lucy has spent over 15 years building a career defined by craft, curiosity and emotional honesty.
Her forthcoming record ‘Salt’ is inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Madison Cunningham, sitting comfortably between the intimacy of traditional folk and the clarity of modern pop.
James Shortland Trio
Yackandandah Courthouse
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 performance
Friday, October 16, 7.30pm
Australian bassist James Shortland is proud to present Emergence, the debut album and national tour from one of Australia's exciting emerging jazz artists. Blending original compositions with new arrangements and selections from the jazz tradition, Emergence traces James' personal and musical journey through challenge, growth and renewal.
Originally from Newcastle and now based in Melbourne, James has performed with many of Australia's leading jazz musicians, including Judy Bailey, Dale Barlow, Julien Wilson, Warwick Alder, Kevin Hunt, John Harkins, Andrew Dickeson, and Andy Sugg. Drawing on these influences while forging his own musical voice, his compositions are deeply rooted in the African-American jazz tradition yet speak with a contemporary Australian perspective.
River Song: Solo theatre performance by Carmarose
Yackandandah Public Hall
2pm Matinee
7pm Evening
Doors open half an hour prior to performance
Saturday, 31 October 2.00pm and 7.00pm
River Song is an evocative celebration of the mighty River Murray and the enduring spirit of rural Australia. Inspired by real stories and conversations, it weaves humour, heartbreak, resilience and courage into a compelling journey through past and present.
Original songs, folk-inspired music and immersive local imagery flow with the energy of the river, honouring the history of river trade while reflecting on today’s changing landscape.
A heartfelt love letter to the Murray-Darling, River Song explores the enduring interdependence of people, place and nature.
Written and performed by Carmarose
Director: Peter J Adams | Music Director: Chris Mangan
Tenzin Choegyal- Whispering Sky
Yackandandah Courthouse
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm performance
Saturday, 28 November 7.30pm
A master of traditional Tibetan instruments and an extraordinary vocalist, Tenzin blends joyful folk tunes, meditative mantras and spoken word with a unique fusion of East and West. His music channels the wisdom of his nomadic ancestors, with a sound as expansive as the Himalayas.
His performance combines folk storytelling, sonic meditation and spiritual offering, featuring the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed lute). Through songs, anecdotes and warm explanations, Tenzin brings Tibetan tradition into a contemporary setting, inviting audiences to join lively singalongs and meditative mantras. His infectious joy and uplifting message make this a truly special experience.
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The Spooky Men's Chorale in concert
The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a vast, rumbling, steam-powered and black-clad behemoth, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment.