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Big Chill, Big Impact: How festivals enhance regional economies

by Lia EdwardsJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025

The Big Chill Festival has once again proven that regional events are more than just a good time, they’re a powerful force for economic growth and long-term resilience in communities like the Armidale Region.

Armidale, Awards

Big Chill Festival honoured with top recognition for outstanding visitor economy collaboration

by New England Times News DeskOctober 31, 2024

The New England region emerged victorious at the state awards with Armidale’s Big Chill Festival winning the Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration Award.

Armidale, What's on

Ready, steady, knit: Yarn Bombing project launching at Armidale’s Big Chill Festival

by Steve KatteMay 14, 2024

Arts North West is all set to launch its Yarn Bombing project in Armidale this weekend as part of the Big Chill Festival on May 18 and 19.

Armidale, Entertainment, What's on

Tamworth’s resident party cover band ready to tock the Big Chill stage

by Steve KatteMay 12, 2024

Tamworth cover band, Splashpool, is gearing up to perform at Armidale’s Big Chill Festival next weekend. This will be their first ever gig at the event.

Armidale, Local festivals and shows

Armidale’s Big Chill Festival promises to thrill with a few new additions this year

by Steve KatteApril 20, 2024

Next month Armidale’s Big Chill Festival is back bigger and better than ever with some upgrades to the tried and true format that has entertained thousands of people in New […]

Armidale, Local festivals and shows

Big Chill will thrill the whole family next weekend

by Lia EdwardsMay 7, 2023

The wait is nearly over with Armidale’s premier winter event, The Big Chill Festival, just a few days away, happening at the Armidale Sportsground this year on May 13 and 14.