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Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows

Armidale’s International Film Festival returns for its 17th season

blankby Penelope ShawJuly 26, 2025July 25, 2025

Known for its diverse and carefully curated program, the festival will run over two weeks this August, bringing a world of storytelling to the local screen.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, New England Surrounds, Travel

The Queensland festival that sounds like perfect New England

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

You’d be forgiven for thinking a festival about wool, jazz, art, classic cars, and great food was an event happening in Armidale, but this “Jumpers and Jazz in July” is actually up the highway a bit.

Posted inGuyra, Local festivals and shows

Snow Ball builds momentum in Guyra

blankby Kristin MurdockJuly 8, 2025July 10, 2025

The Guyra Snow Ball is back next month and if early ticket sales are anything to go by, it’s shaping up to be another sell-out event.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Review, School News

Spit Spot! PLC Armidale’s Mary Poppins was practically perfect

blankby Beatrice AustenJune 25, 2025June 27, 2025

REVIEW: With a spoonful of imagination and a full measure of heart, PLC Armidale’s production of Mary Poppins was a delight from beginning to end — and proved just how magical high school theatre can be.

Posted inBingara, Local festivals and shows

Bingara’s Orange Festival returns: A weekend of tradition, community and celebration

by Bec GracieJune 24, 2025June 27, 2025

The streets of Bingara come alive this July as the town celebrates one of its most cherished traditions — the Happy Days Orange Festival — now in its 65th year.

Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows

ADMS brings bold, fresh twist to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

blankby RK CrosbyJune 23, 2025June 27, 2025

With bold costumes, an original score and a black-tie gala opening night, this vibrant production of a Shakespeare classic is not to be missed.

Posted inArmidale, Expos, conferences and meetings, Local festivals and shows

Major gathering in Armidale promises inspiration for agricultural shows

by Beth PlatfordJune 16, 2025June 18, 2025

With over 45 show societies represented, the 2025 Celebrating AgShows Conference is expected to be one of the largest and most dynamic when it comes to Armidale this month.

Posted inArmidale, Education, Local festivals and shows

Practically Perfect! PLC Armidale’s Mary Poppins starts Tuesday

blankby Lia EdwardsJune 14, 2025June 16, 2025

Spit spot! Tickets are almost gone for PLC’s Mary Poppins at Armidale Town Hall starting on Tuesday.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Rock out with Things of Stone and Wood this July

blankby Kate BrownMay 31, 2025June 2, 2025

Heading back to the region for the first time in a long time is Melbourne’s very own Things of Stone and Wood.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

Keep warm and be entertained at Hats Off!

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 13, 2025May 17, 2025

Tamworth’s popular mid-year ‘Hats Off To Country’ music festival will return this winter from July 11-13 with a number of Australia’s best country artists set to perform.

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