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The Audreys Anniversary Tour
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Wheelhouse Agency & Archive Mid North Coast Present
THE AUDREYS
"Between Last Night & Us 20th Anniversary Tour"
With Special Guests TBA
Doors 7pm. Licensed bar and snack bar open.
To mark the 20th anniversary of their debut breakthrough album, The Audreys return to the stage for a special series of performances celebrating Between Last Night and Us.
Forming in Adelaide in 2004, the band’s 2006 debut grew from a deep creative friendship into one of Australia's most celebrated releases - earning multiple awards and leaving a lasting mark on the country's musical identity.
These exclusive shows will see The Audreys perform the songs that first defined their sound, alongside carefully selected highlights from across their catalogue.
Stay tuned for more dates to be announced later in the year.
Further info at www.theaudreys.com.au.
Online tickets : $40+bf
Door tickets: $50
Life Drawing and Live Music with Hannah Harlen
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A laid back Life Drawing Session to inspire creativity whilst listening to the soothing sounds of a live musician. For all levels of experience, beginners welcome!
Charcoal, butchers paper and drawing boards provided.
Please BYO art supplies if you prefer to use something different.
We will begin the first half of the evening with a series of quick drawing exercises & after a short break, resume the second half with longer poses and time to lose yourself to the art and tunes. This session is about letting go of restraints and just relaxing into creativity.
There are limited table spaces available, all other spots are seats with drawing boards. If you require a table due to the type of medium you're working with (i.e. paints, clay etc) or other reasons, please request a table spot at the time of booking. Thankyou!
BYO nibbles / dinner
Doors open 6.00pm, Drawing starts 6.15pm
MUSICIAN: HANNAH HARLEN
Hannah Harlen is a singer/songwriter, guitar player and loop artist from Bellingen NSW, Hannah’s music draws inspiration from her relationship with nature, vital momentum, oneness, love and community. Hannah weaves through her song’s stories of her own personal experiences and enchants listeners wherever she plays. Hannah places emphasis on healing and connection to nature in her songwriting.
Hannah incorporates percussive playing and open tunings on her acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica and bass to her concoction of songs and stories, looping bass lines and vocal harmonies, with velvety warm smooth soulful tones that make people pay attention.
CODE OF ETIQUETTE FOR LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Do not take photographs of the model, do not ask the model if you can take a photo. This is a violation and unacceptable, and even the request can make the model uncomfortable.
Do not touch the model or invade the model’s personal space.
This includes sitting on the model’s stand any time the model is on it.
This also includes anytime you see the model before, during, or after the session, in any environment.
Do not talk about the model or comment on their body or appearance. If you would like to compliment the models’ work, keep language in a drawing-sense rather than referring to beauty.
PHONES must be switched to silent mode and not used during the drawing parts of the sessions. There will be a break where you can check your phone. If you do need to use your phone please take the call or message outside.
Almost all life drawing studio etiquette is based around respect for the model. Remember, the model is putting themselves in a vulnerable position for the benefit of the artists, so keeping models happy andcomfortable is our first priority.
Gospel Sunday (non religious) with Harry James Angus and guests
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Come and sing, gospel choir style with Harry James Angus and special guests Tracey "Mama" Miller, Lachlan Mitchell, Pete Skelton, Danny Stitt and many more!
Non religious, non denominational and welcome to everyone!
Doors open 2.30pm, show starts 3pm
We won't dob on you for drinking the altar wine (BYO)
Autumn Shmoretum - Markets/Djs/Food
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From the people who brought you SPRING FLING, Archive presents:
AUTUMN SHMORETUM
An afternoon of local DJ sets / dancing on the grass / market stalls of secondhand and locally made wonders / delicious food vendors and community vibes.
Bring the fam, bring the friends. Stay and play! Bring a picnic rug and settle in for the afternoon.
DJ SETS BY
Clint. E
Phillage Sounds
Jack Jack Jacko
Stallholder list to come!
Watty Thompson 'Under The Stars' Tour
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Neo-bush balladeer Watty Thompson explores themes of inward and outward love, togetherness, and a desire to strive and live beyond the material. It’s affirming, joyous and inspiring, all played out against a background of rollicking country flavoured Australiana folk. He's hitting the road this May for a series of intimate solo performances to commemorate the issue of his reflective new single 'Under The Stars'.
A long time advocate for self-care and the journey toward your own contentment, ‘Under The Stars’ arrives as a timely reminder for mindfulness in a frankly frightening world full of chaos and digital distraction. Watty adds, ‘Under The Stars’ is "a little ode to using stargazing as a nice activity to find inner peace and reconnect with ourselves while living in an age saturated by superficial noise."
Beyond that, ‘Under The Stars’ is a lilting slice of unabashed modern indie Australiana delivered by one of our most loveable storytellers, and is sure to add to the acclaim of his 2023 self-tiled debut album and beloved recent single ‘Rock & Roll’.
On the Under The Stars Tour, Watty ventures throughout Victoria and NSW on a run of rare solo shows that will again deliver straight-from-the-heart music, moving grown folks to both tears of joy and sorrow. Until you see and hear him again, Watty sends a reminder that, "creating space to be alone with our thoughts is crucial. Stargazing is great for that. Infinite lights of guidance…"
Watty stops by Bellingen for a rare intimate solo performance at the memorial hall on Thursday May 28th.
He'll be joined by special guest Brodie Buttons. From the shearing shed to the scrub, with songs both new and old, Brodie Buttons will stare you down and hit you where it hurts.
Travelling all over chasing work and the music he’s found a way of crooning an old ballad or thumping out some blood boiling mountain tune on the banjo that can stop a dog in its tracks. You won’t know you’re arse from your elbow once Brodie has had his say.
Emma Donovan - Take Me To The River
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Great Southern Nights in association with Archive Mid North Coast Presents:
Emma Donovan brings her acclaimed new album Take Me to the River to the historic Bowraville Theatre for a deeply special album launch close to Country that holds profound personal and cultural significance.
First unveiled at Darwin Festival and since performed on stages around the country, including a recent season at Sydney Festival, Take Me to the River is more than a concert. It is a gathering. A calling-in. A return to soul music as inheritance, memory and truth-telling. Drawing on timeless songs made famous by artists such as Al Green, Aretha Franklin and Ann Peebles, Donovan reimagines this repertoire through her own lived experience, heritage and extraordinary voice.
Reviewing the Sydney Festival performance, Beyond The Encore wrote:
“This was not a concert in the conventional sense; it was a gathering… music returned to its source, family, Country, memory, and spirit.”
Presented in the intimate setting of Bowraville Theatre, this album launch promises to be one of the most powerful and personal performances of the Take Me to the River journey to date. Expect warmth, reverence, soaring vocals and moments that linger long after the final note.
A rare opportunity to experience Emma Donovan in full voice, on Country, with heart wide open.
with special guest support Maanyung
Maanyung is a Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl artist creating soulful, story-driven music grounded in Country, culture, and language. His work is guided by old people’s stories and lived experience, using song as a way to share truth, carry language, and bring people together.
He has shared stages with Yothu Yindi and Matt Corby, and featured on Triple J’s Like A Version. Maanyung’s music invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect not just to sound, but to story, spirit, and place.
Great Southern Nights 2026 takes place from 1-17 May 2026 featuring 300+ gigs across Sydney and NSW
Lisa Mitchell (with bonus choir session)
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Select Music, Story Baker & Archive Mid North Coast presents…
Lisa Mitchell - NSW Regional Tour at Bellingen Memorial Hall (All Ages)
Choir Session with Lisa from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Pre Show Choir Session Tickets $35+BF
Show Only Ticket Holders: Doors 7PM
Door Tickets $55+BF
Lisa Mitchell is renowned for her beguiling melodies and hushed tones whether playing crystal pure folk such as in the sublime “Pirouette”, or wrapped-up in subtle electro beats such as 2016’s “The Boys”, or the always-popular “Coin Laundry”.
Lisa has gone on to release 4 albums and 3 EPs garnering top ten ARIA accreditations and multiple ARIA award nominations, winning the Australian Music Prize for her debut “Wonder” and spots at all major festivals across Australia and multiple international tours including playing Glastonbury.
After starting Lisa Mitchell Choir in Naarm early 2025, Lisa will be bringing her serene and honeyed sessions to the choir curious across this run of shows in Regional NSW. Participants will have a 60 min choir session with Lisa before doors open, where they will learn one of her songs in harmony arrangement, and then get to perform the song with her on the night. This special and exclusive offering is un-auditioned and open to all who want to connect with their voice and heart and have the experience of performing in a relaxed, casual environment.
Singing together is always a good idea!
Special guests TBA
Hallapalooza - Archive's 5th Bday Festival
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On April 18, Valla Hall transforms into a full-blown birthday bash as Archive celebrates five glorious years of bringing good people together in good rooms for seriously good music.
Expect a lovingly curated lineup of legends from local and a little further afield.
We'll be serving up folk for the feelers, jazz for the groovers, soul for the smoochers and cosmic celtic funk for us all to get weird to in the late night hour.
Hallapalooza - Celebrating half a decade of music, community, and seriously good times.
With support from Nambucca Valley Council and Arts Mid North Coast
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2pm - DOORS OPEN
Clint.E (DJ set)
Bringing a taste of African disco, deep house, cheeky house and electronica, Clint.E has an ear for warm, colourful, rounded sounds that keep listeners enthralled and moving. A music producer, selector, and founder of the record label Inspired by Breathing, Clint.E has been crafting and curating rich sonic spaces for the sensitive soul ready to move.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
Ali Shakaki Band
Ali Shakaki is a Kurdish musician celebrated for his captivating voice and extraordinary mastery of the tanbur. Originally from Afrin, Syria, he has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s finest Kurdish musicians. Ali often describes the tanbur as half of his body, reflecting a lifelong bond with this traditional instrument that shapes his identity and sound. Ali will be playing accompanied by Laura Targett, Emiliano Beltzer and Matt Ledgar.
Joe Terror
Joe Terror is a prolific singer-songwriter hailing from Grafton, NSW. Known for his unique guitar style, he delivers heartfelt alternative country songs with a strong, emotive voice.
Bahi
Bahi is the pseudonym for local singer/songwriter Portia Hackett. Bahi started songwriting from age 11 as a way to process the big feelings of life. Her husky velvet tones and rhythmic guitar playing are a soundtrack to dream and reflect to.
Zoobop
Zoobop are a fresh, five-piece force out of Bellingen, blending irresistible groove with punchy originals, their sound draws from soul jazz and global rhythms. Expect upbeat, high-energy and dripping with attitude.
Monstress
Monstress are a five-piece all-female and non-binary creative collective based on Gadigal land in Sydney. Their sound spans nu-jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary original music, fusing each member’s lived experience through hard-hitting, sharp-witted lyrical storytelling and improvisation-driven composition.
DMT Pancake (Dangerous Mountain Terrain)
A "folkadelic" symphony of Celtic funk! Expect a healthy dose of weirdness and huge dancefloor energy from this 7 piece act - based in Gadigal land, Sydney.
Life Drawing with Live Music by Conor Mcdonald
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A laid back Life Drawing Session to inspire creativity whilst listening to the soothing sounds of a live musician. For all levels of experience, beginners welcome!
Charcoal, butchers paper and drawing boards provided.
Please BYO art supplies if you prefer to use something different.
We will begin the first half of the evening with a series of quick drawing exercises & after a short break, resume the second half with longer poses and time to lose yourself to the art and tunes. This session is about letting go of restraints and just relaxing into creativity.
There are limited table spaces available, all other spots are seats with drawing boards. If you require a table due to the type of medium you're working with (i.e. paints, clay etc) or other reasons, please request a table spot at the time of booking. Thankyou!
BYO nibbles / dinner
Doors open 6.00pm, Drawing starts 6.15pm
MUSICIAN: CONOR MCDONALD
Conor is an Irish Heritage Australian artist raised in Garlambirla (Coffs Harbour).
Conor’s reflective songwriting seeks out the personal in the traditional, crafting mesmerising compositions that always invite a singular connection with the listener.
Equally a fan of the old field recordings as he is of the new worlds of folk, Conor’s broad range of influences can be found in the everyday imaginations to the Folklore of Ireland.
CODE OF ETIQUETTE FOR LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Do not take photographs of the model, do not ask the model if you can take a photo. This is a violation and unacceptable, and even the request can make the model uncomfortable.
Do not touch the model or invade the model’s personal space.
This includes sitting on the model’s stand any time the model is on it.
This also includes anytime you see the model before, during, or after the session, in any environment.
Do not talk about the model or comment on their body or appearance. If you would like to compliment the models’ work, keep language in a drawing-sense rather than referring to beauty.
PHONES must be switched to silent mode and not used during the drawing parts of the sessions. There will be a break where you can check your phone. If you do need to use your phone please take the call or message outside.
Almost all life drawing studio etiquette is based around respect for the model. Remember, the model is putting themselves in a vulnerable position for the benefit of the artists, so keeping models happy andcomfortable is our first priority.
Magpie Diaries Live at the Farm
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From the legends who bring you Dashville Skyline and Gumball Festival year after year, Hunter Valley based Magpie Diaries are coming to Eungai for a special album release show with the full band and special guest in tow!
with special guest CJ STRANGER
Doors 4pm
Family friendly - kids under 5 free
Cafe and licensed bar open for dinner and drinks (no byo). If you'd like a table on the deck, please book ahead by calling the farm on 0414 743 118
All other seating is on the grass (chairs provided or byo campchair/picnic rug)
Nestled in the Hunter Valley bushland’s Tractor Studio at Dashville, where music and family intertwine, cosmic country - soul outfit Magpie Diaries re-emerge, with a new body of work that is both deeply personal and unmistakably theirs.
Blending soul, country and ’70s folk-rock, Some Kind Of View is more than a collection of songs — it’s a time capsule. A heartfelt nod to family and to the land.
CJ Stranger is a guitar slinging, story-telling songwriter living on Darug Country, Blue Mountains. His music draws on folk songwriting traditions combined with an adventurous sonic palette courtesy of his exploratory guitar and banjo style. Known for his unique and creative guitar sound, CJ has become an in-demand session player for many artists including William Crighton, Melody Pool, Middle Kids, John Schumann (Redgum), Lisa McCune, Angie Who, Magpie Diaries and toured extensively in bands opening for the likes of Midnight Oil, Bloc Party and the War on Drugs. In 2022 CJ toured Australia and New Zealand in a new theatre play by Connor Mcpherson and Bob Dylan entitled ‘Girl from the North Country’.
Get Folked Up with Elias Alexander & Shark&Fox
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Archive presents GET FOLKED UP...
Join us on Friday March 27th in Bellingen for the first edition of a new series of music events.
It's folk music - but not as you know it
Shark & Fox open the evening with fearless musicianship and magnetic interplay. Led by the expressive pairing of Jaron Freeman-Fox (CAN) and Emily-Rose Sharkova (AUS), the project draws on deep folk currents while embracing improvisation, intricate rhythmic interplay, and heart-melting harmonies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVrjrWtMKGE
U.S. multi-instrumentalist Elias Alexander closes the night with an electrifying solo set, layering electronic dance beats with bagpipes, fiddle, whistles, guitar, and vocals to create pulse-driven performances that lift audiences to their feet. After touring prolifically across the U.S., Europe, and South America, Elias is rapidly making waves on the Australian festival circuit.
Bring your dancing shoes, curious ears, and an open heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvaVUoxpw04
Doors open 7pm - Music from 7.30pm
BYO drinks
All ages - Kids under 6 free entry
Emily Lubitz – Two Black Horses Encore Tour
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Presented by Archive Mid North Coast
Emily Lubitz – Two Black Horses Encore Tour 2026
Doors 6.30pm . All ages . Special guests JOEY LEIGH WAGTAIL
Fresh from reaching #1 on the ARIA Country Charts, Emily Lubitz continues her remarkable rise following the success of her critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Two Black Horses.
After completely selling out her national tour, Lubitz returns to the stage for an encore run across Australia. Backed by her all-star band, Lubitz’s signature blend of lushly-arranged country music and soaring vocal harmony (with a pinch of Swiss yodel) delivers a captivating and intimate live show. Formerly the frontwoman of indie-folk pioneers Tinpan Orange,
Lubitz has collaborated and toured with the likes of Paul Kelly, Martha Wainwright, Mama Kin, and the late, great Justin Townes Earle. She is a veteran of the scene, yet she writes and performs with the energy of a breakthrough artist. This Encore Tour promises to be another unforgettable chapter for one of Australia’s most compelling country artists.
A Sunday Picnic with The Kinfolk Orkestar
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Join us for a Sunday picnic on the grass, overlooking the beautiful Nambucca Valley rolling hills, before being led into the hall for an afternoon of dancing and enchanting live music from the Kinfolk Orkestar.
Cakes and chai tea available for purchase
BYO picnic rug, drinks and picnic treats
The Kinfolk Orkestar is a collective of rare talent, where folk music meets jazz meets a groove that moves body and soul. This is where traditional melodies dare to venture into phonic forays of virtuosic improvisation, where the sweeter sounds of bow on strings and breath in brass collide with raw rhythm groove and power, creating an emergent sonic property greater than the sum of its parts.
The Kinfolk Orkestar play tunes from Eastern Europe to Latin America to the Celtic world and beyond, both traditional and contemporary. With full respect for tradition, each musician in the collective pays homage to their musical and cultural heritage while also taking freewheeling left turns into the unexpected, celebrating the spontaneity and pure expression of live music.
Featuring Laura Targett, Greg Sheehan, Joshua Szabo, Salavatore Rossano and Emiliano Beltzer
Life Drawing and Live Music with Elle Ayoub
A laid back life drawing session for every experience level to come along and be mesmerised by the music of a live musician whilst relaxing into creativity.
Kooii Live at the Farm
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Kooii bring their beloved blend of afrobeat, reggae and soulful world rhythms to the Eungai Creek Buffalo Farm for a special family-friendly evening of live music.
Doors 5pm
Family friendly - kids under 5 free
Cafe and licensed bar open for dinner and drinks (no byo). If you'd like a table on the deck, please book ahead by calling the farm on 0414 743 118
All other seating is on the grass (chairs provided or byo campchair/picnic rug)
Performing as a 5 piece band, Kooii deliver rich harmonies, deep grooves and the effortless musical chemistry they’ve honed over years of touring—creating an atmosphere that’s warm, uplifting and made for dancing barefoot on the grass. Led by vocalist-trumpeter Peter Hunt, their sound drifts from hypnotic reggae to pulsing Afrobeat and soulful desert-blues tones, offering something for music lovers of all ages.
Having performed at Byron Bay Blues Festival, the Woodford Folk Festival, Island Vibe, Reggaetown, the Kuranda Roots Festival and the Parihaka Festival (NZ) as well as touring extensively throughout the Australia and New Zealand, Kooii have gathered a devoted following along the way.
Josh Pyke - Regional Solo Tour
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Josh Pyke - Feeding the Wolves and Other Stories Regional Solo Tour 2026
Presented by Double J, Archive, Boots Darling Music & Select Music
Following a sold-out national tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his landmark debut Feeding the Wolves, beloved singer-songwriter Josh Pyke is heading back out on the road — this time bringing the songs to regional Australia.
The Feeding the Wolves and Other Stories tour will see Josh perform 35 solo shows across VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, TAS and the ACT. These intimate performances strip the songs back to their purest form, giving fans the chance to experience favourites like Middle of the Hill, The Summer and The Lighthouse Song alongside other gems from his extensive catalogue.
Josh Pyke is one of Australia’s most respected songwriters, with a career spanning more than two decades. His seven studio albums have all debuted in the ARIA Top 10, earning him four ARIA Awards, eleven nominations, and gold/platinum accreditations. Known for his storytelling and musicianship, Josh’s solo shows create a rare connection between artist and audience — transforming each night into a celebration of songs, stories, and community.
Tickets on sale now.
Door tickets $75
Archive End of Year Party w/Lttle Kngdom
An evening of sultry melodies blending into spicy jams of neo soul, reggae, hip hop and funk at Valla Hall. Get ready for horn lines that take you from New Zealand to New Orleans, grooves that make you wanna move, hooks for days and a heavy dose of lyrical wizardry.
Jack Davies Trio - Album Tour
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Join us for an intimate evening of music and stories as acclaimed West Australian folksinger Jack Davies performs live, accompanied by the shimmering harmonies of Anna Schneider and Claud Tero.
The trio will be performing songs from their new album “A Gust Of Wind Knocks Off My Hat”, as well as a few older favourites.
Doors 6.30pm
Music from 7pm
Family Friendly, Kids under 5 free
Pizzas available from Diavoletto Woodfired Pizza
Sync The Music - Official Launch
The official launch of Sync The Music featuring panel discussion and live performances by Docker River Band, Emma Donovan, Jack Thompson, Shane Howard, local a rtists and more
SPRING FLING
Archive presents
SPRING FLING
An afternoon of local DJ sets / dancing on the grass / market stalls of secondhand and locally made wonders / delicious food vendors and community vibes.
Stay and play! Bring a picnic rug and settle in for the afternoon.
DJ SETS by
CLINT.E - @clint.e_music
https://www.instagram.com/clint.e_music/
DOPPEL
https://www.instagram.com/doppel.au
Entry by donation, all welcome!
Bobby Alu - Take It Easy My Brother Tour
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Bobby Alu ~ Take It Easy My Brother Tour ~ Nov 2025
with special guest: Animal Ventura
The great Jorge Ben Jor's 1969 Brazillian classic 'Take It Easy My Brother Charles' has become a much loved live favourite whenever Bobby Alu and Fernando Aragones (Animal Ventura) cross paths on the tour trail. The musical delight between the friends is magical, and best summed up with the lyric "Eu canto a alegria" - I sing of joy.
With summer approaching, it felt like just the right time to capture a recording of the ode to joy and take it on the road for a 10-date spin across NSW, QLD and WA.
Family Friendly
5 and under free with parent/guardian
Doors at 5pm
Animal Ventura 5.30pm-615pm
Bobby Alu 630-8pm
Join Bobby and his band of musical soul brothers for a dose of audio sunshine to make young and old feel truly happy in the heart. Family Friendly "Whether you’re on, near, or simply pining for a body of water and a calmer frame of mind, Bobby’s brand of coastal folk will take you there. It takes a lot of skill to make something this good sound so effortless." Dorothy Markek – Double J “His chilled out Pacific tunes have a long-lasting feel good effect and his finely crafted songs have instant appeal.” ABC Radio Australia “Smooth hammock music genius.” The AU Review
::Bobby Alu::
If you ask Australian/Samoan singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu what his music sounds like, he’ll tell you how he hopes it makes you feel: like you have your favourite drink in hand, sipping as the sun sets on a warm evening that’s laden with the promise of adventure. In an ideal world, he’d follow summer around the earth, in his endless quest to nail that feeling in his songs that ride the groove spectrum from Polynesian folk, through roots, reggae, harmony laden soul to tropical pop.
With a reputation as a world-class performer – touring as Xavier Rudd’s percussionist for five years, and supporting the likes of Xavier, John Butler Trio and Trevor Hall across North America and Europe – Bobby’s most recent album Keep It Tropical debuted at #3 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart. Though it’s primarily a mission statement: Take naps. Be generous. Go on adventures. Have gratitude. Enjoy the little things. Strive to be better. Don’t be so serious. Love. Laugh a lot. Eat the odd donut. Swim in the ocean. Enjoy the sunshine and warmth.
::supported by Animal Ventura::
Animal Ventura is the brainchild of Byron Bay-based singer-songwriter Fernando Aragones. Growing up playing punk and reggae in noisy garage bands in Southern Brazil, Aragones ventured to Australia where the eclectic sounds of the Sydney music scene beckoned.
What sets Animal Ventura apart is a unique ability to effortlessly fuse funk rhythms from his native South America with the coastal indie folk of Australian shores, combined with the new wave of live looping and his thirst for solid neat beats. To top it off his soothing and timeless vocals hold strength and passion in their delivery.
Ella Thompson - East Coast Tour
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Presented by Wat Artists & Archive Mid North Coast.
Doors open 6.30pm
Door tickets $40
This spring, Ella Thompson embarks on her first headline East Coast tour, bringing her hypnotic, hard-hitting live show to audiences at venues and festivals including Strawberry Fields, Town Folk, Wonder Mountain, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Alongside fan favourites from her breakout EP Domino and acclaimed album Ripple on the Wing, audiences will be the first to hear brand new material from her forthcoming second full-length album.
A musician and songwriter whose work traverses the landscape of classic and contemporary soul, Ella crafts lyrics that explore belonging - both the microscopic and the universal - inviting listeners to contemplate the vast expanse of human emotion and the interconnectedness of all things.
Raised on the music of Australian soul icon Renée Geyer, Ella honed her voice and vision before touring with Mark Ronson and supporting artists including Jalen Ngonda, Lee Fields, Thee Sacred Souls, and Angel Olsen. In the past 18 months, she has entered a prolific hot streak, with Domino and Ripple on the Wing (Hope Street Recordings) cementing her as one of the country’s most vital and creative voices in modern soul.
Ella’s collaborators hail from the forefront of Naarm/Melbourne’s soulful DIY community, featuring members of Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, and other local luminaries. On stage, her commanding voice is propelled by a tasteful rhythm section and blazing horns, delivering a show that is sweet, spooky, and irresistibly soulful.
Mastersonics Collective
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Mastersonics Collective invites you to a night of soul-drenched grooves and vintage vibes as a powerhouse collective of the region’s top musicians takes the stage at Coramba Hall.
Mastersonics Collective is Pete Skelton on Kit, Danny Stitt on bass, Mark Hoare on guitar, Jon Baldwin on keys and vocals, Bret Divola on rhythm guitar and vocals, Georgie Chorley on trumpet and vocals, and Chris Frater on saxophone.
Known for their retro soul remakes of well-loved tunes, Mastersonics Collective also dishes out irresistible classics from the worlds of Motown, blues, jazz, and soul. It’s a show made for dancing, family, laughs, and soaking up the good old-fashioned dance hall energy.
Shark & Fox - Stay Curious Tour with Zeal H
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Presented by Archive Mid North Coast & Bespoke Folk Music...
Imagine you’ve stepped sideways into a fever dream of extra-terrestrial folk — where lush harmonies clash with wild rhythms, folk meets soul and electronica, and you truly belong listening and dancing within this lush, slow burning musical eco-system.
Zeal H. (FKA Mia Petra) make their return to the Mid-North Coast, traveling with Canadian-Australian sonic shape-shifters Shark & Fox.
Shark & Fox | Canada’s Jaron Freeman-Fox bounces around violin-controlled synths and a child’s fretless stratocaster, Australia’s Emily-Rose Sharkova pumps accordion & miniature keyboards through the subs and Rose Callaghan drums a kit fashioned from an Argentinian bombo and Indonesian hand drums. Somewhere in between bent grooves and exquisite vocal incantations, they reshape traditional sounds into something wild, beautiful and unexpected.
Zeal H. | The combination of ZEAL’s intuitive writing style with the exploratory musicianship of her ensemble gives a sonic body to liminal, nuanced
emotions, while remaining deeply connected to the concept of place. Lush four-part harmonies move sideways through an ecosystem of percussion, acoustically controlled modular synth, elastic double bass, and undulating saxophone.
Come curious. Come limber. Come weird.
Life Drawing w/Live Music by Maddi O'Brien
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For this Life Drawing session we will be cosied up in the mountainous surrounds of Valla Hall with the blissful musical accompaniment of Bellingen's Maddi O'Brien, recently returned from her adventures overseas.
A laid back session open to all levels of experience. Beginners welcome!
Charcoal, butchers paper and drawing boards provided.
Please BYO your own art supplies if you prefer to use those.
We will begin the first half of the evening with a series of quick drawing exercises & after a short break, resume the second half with longer poses and time to lose yourself to the art and tunes. This session is about letting go of restraints and just relaxing into creativity.
There are limited table spaces available, all other spots are seats with drawing boards. If you require a table due to the type of medium you working with (i.e. paints, clay etc) , please request a table spot at the time of booking. Thankyou!
BYO wine/beer/nibbles
Clare Bowditch - What Was Left Tour
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Presented by Archive
Special guests TBA
Twenty years ago, Melbourne's indie-darling, a young Clare Bowditch surprised even her own parents by scooping the coveted 'Best Female Artist ARIA' thanks to her break through album ‘What Was Left’. Recorded in the back shed with her then boyfriend, producer and drummer Marty Brown just one year after they welcomed their first child, ‘What Was Left’ stands as an extraordinary anomaly; a stunningly instrumented, profoundly intimate, cheeky, rebellious, heart-breaking, uplifting, and now uniquely beloved time-capsule of emotions and topics the majority of pop songs did their darndest to avoid - like grief and motherhood. Full of longing and passion, encouragement and cynicism.
In late 2025, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the seminal work that first brought the name Clare Bowditch into our orbit, join her for a run of regional shows.This is your perfect chance to be up-close and in person with one of Australias most entertaining story-tellers, to feel the warmth, hear the untold stories, and re-experience the songs from ‘What Was Left’. It will also be your first chance in a long time to hear Clare's new and yet to be released work, which some believe to be 'her finest yet'.
To mark this special occasion, ‘What Was Left’ will also be available for the very first time ever on Vinyl. Featuring the legendary artwork of Kat MacLeod, on beautiful white vinyl with full lyrics, and the limited edition ep “Loose Acoustic One Takes” that was a bonus disk with the initial CD release. The success of ‘What Was Left’ marked the beginning of what has been Clare's genuinely anomalous twenty year career as an artist and story-teller spanning acting, broadcasting, community advocacy and the penning of a best-selling memoir. Mostly, she says, she was just raising kids and pets and trying not to 'fuck it up'. You can hear all about it when you come to the shows.
Gospel Sunday (non religious) with Harry James Angus
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Come and sing! After sell out events in the Northern Rivers, Gospel Sunday is coming to Bellingen! This is a non-religious, non-denominational Gospel Sunday session for everyone. Come and get that old-fashioned church feeling without the guilt or the cheap wine.
Harry James Angus (trumpet, vocals) leads an all-star band plus special guest vocalists, including perhaps yourself.
Emily Lubitz Album Launch * SOLD OUT*
sold out
After more than a decade releasing albums and touring with award-winning indie-folk pioneers Tinpan Orange, Emily Lubitz has stepped out on her own. Her debut album, ‘Two Black Horses’ will be released on 18th July and she will celebrate with a national tour, stopping at historic Bowraville Theatre
Special guest support JOE TERROR
Lubitz is a veteran of the scene, having performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and premiere international festivals. She has collaborated with the likes of Paul Kelly, Martha Wainwright, Jen Cloher , Emma Donovan and Mama Kin, and yet her solo work is imbued with the raw energy of a breakthrough artist.
Emily’s new record, Two Black Horses sounds like an old Hollywood film, starring Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Phoebe Bridgers, who go on holidays together and talk about their feelings. She wrote the album for her family. It covers themes of forbidden love, immigration, death, loss and growing older with love and defiance, all captured in an alt-country dreamscape. Produced by Emily’s husband and long-time collaborator, Harry James Angus, Two Black Horses is a deeply personal collection of songs that speaks to heartache, heritage and hope.
“Emily's exquisite, brushed-velvet vocal conjures a steady neck-hair raising waltz” - The Age
“Strikingly assured” - Rolling Stone Australia
“What is it about Lubitz’s voice that makes it so incredibly captivating? Her timbre is otherworldly; hopeful and vulnerable, yet potent.” – Beat Magazine
The Kinfolk Orkestar - Cancelled
sadly postponed
The Kinsfolk Orkestar play tunes from Eastern Europe to Latin America to the Celtic world and beyond, both traditional and contemporary. With full respect for tradition, each musician in the collective pays homage to their musical and cultural heritage while also taking freewheeling left turns into the unexpected, celebrating the spontaneity and pure expression of live music.
The core of the Kinfolk Orkestar is chameleon fiddler of many styles Laura Targett (of Wild Thyme), the excellent Emiliano Beltzer (of Santa Taranta) on bass and guitar, multi- instrumentalist Joshua Szabo (of Hello Tut Tut) on bass and lute, and acclaimed rising star Oscar Eager on the trumpet. They are joined by the brilliant Otis Lyons on drum kit. The Kinfolk Orkestar defy you to stay seated - come prepared to dance!
BYO drinks and dinner. Snack plates available for purchase at the hall
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