On Wednesday, 21 January 2026 from 3-6pm at Tamworth Youth Centre, the Buddy Knox Talent Contest, to be hosted by the award-winning blues musician, will provide opportunities for emerging Aboriginal musicians and performers to put on a song and dance.
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Posted inArmidale, Arts, Business, Investigation
Home studio blossoms into business for Armidale artist
Armidale artist Robyn Markey has turned a lifetime of creativity into a full time business, building Robyn Markey Art from her home studio and a deep love of still life and flowers.
Posted inArts, Education, Good News
Calrossy Student’s tribute artwork earns ARTEXPRESS nomination
When Annabelle Sayad, a Year 12 student at Calrossy Anglican School at Tamworth, began creating her visual arts body of work for her HSC, she didn’t expect it to become a deeply personal tribute.
Posted inArts, Awards, Feature, Tamworth
Tamworth’s Lane Pittman among Golden Guitar nominees announced today
Former Tamworth-based artist Lane Pittman is among the Golden Guitar nominees announced today, November 18, at an industry event in Sydney.
Posted inArts, Good News, Walcha
Walcha artist wins big at Sculpture by the Sea
Walcha artist James Rogers has brought home one of Australia’s top art prizes, winning this year’s Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi award for his stunning metal sculpture Siren’s Song.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Arts
Open Air Gallery brings local art to light in East Mall
Armidale’s newest attraction has been launched. Introducing the Open Air Gallery, located in the heart of the East Mall.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, What's on
NERAM wraps up a phenomenal year with final opening night of 2025
The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is set to close out a remarkable year of art, creativity and community with its final opening night for 2025 – a celebration marking the opening of five new exhibitions that will carry audiences into the holiday season and the new year.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth
First Nations voices take centre stage in Tamworth
A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community, Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod will land in the heart of Tamworth from 28 to 30 November.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah, Tourism
Civic upgrades to amp up cinematic experience
Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre will be temporarily closed from 10-21 November for major technical upgrades.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Uncovering the man behind the masterpieces: New book reveals the life of Howard Hinton
Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.