There are musical and cultural events to suit all tastes this week. Photo: Visit NSW.
It’s busy in the regions this week, with a full schedule of great events covering myriad interests. Read on for all the best Broadway adaptations of Disney classics, workshops for young musicians, cultural festivals, tribute acts and more.
The Irish and Celtic Music Festival comes to Yass, with workshops, plenty of live music, great food, community and opportunities for connection and fun across three days.
And there are so many ways to enjoy the warmer weather, with bird walks in the Monaro offering a relaxing way to take in the fresh air and the National Parks Service providing opportunities to canoe and take in the bushland from the water.
All this and a whole lot more across the regions in the days to come.
Multiple Days
Disney’s modern classic at the Q. Image: The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical
When: Performances on 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24 September
Where: The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Tickets from $40 | Book online.
Perfect for families, kids and theatre lovers of all ages, Disney’s Frozen is coming to the Q, presented by the Free-Rain Theatre Company and based on the multiple Academy Award-winning animated film. This production brings the classic story to the stage.
Featuring all of the original’s hits such as Let It Go, Do You Want to Build a Snowman? and Love Is an Open Door, this production also includes additional songs written specifically for the stage.
Come enjoy Irish and Celtic Music this weekend. Photo: Visit NSW.
Irish and Celtic Music Festival
When: 18 to 20 September
Where: Comur Street, Yass
Cost: Tickets vary | Book online.
Yass’s main street is coming alive this weekend with the Irish and Celtic Music Festival, bringing plenty of excitement across three days.
There will be plenty of Celtic traditional music, Aussie folk, blues, and free lessons in the Celtic Arts, including dance and poetry.
Additionally, there will be plenty of great food to enjoy, coffee and other drinks. This is all ready to be enjoyed in the beautiful town of Yass, with its historic buildings, beautiful parks and great sense of community.
Friday
Is your young musician looking to take their playing to the next level. Photo: The Twyford Theatre.
Free Youth Music Workshop with Ensemble Offspring
When: 18 September, 5 to 6 pm
Where: Twyford Hall, Corner Market and Beach streets, Merimbula
Cost: Free | Book online.
Ensemble Offspring presents a workshop for young musicians and singers this Friday, providing a masterclass from some of the nation’s top classical musicians, including Claire Edwardes (percussion), Lamorna Nightingale (flute) and Jason Noble (clarinet).
This is an invaluable chance for young musicians to improve their art, meet people, learn new skills and hear some serious talent.
Saturday
Enjoy warming weather in the Monaro with a bird walk. Photo: Humanitix.
Numeralla Bird Walk – Birds of the Snowy Monaro
When: 19 September, 8 to 11 am
Where: Cnr Peak View and Countegany roads (Meet near the public toilet), Numeralla
Cost: Free | Book online.
Join other fellow bird and nature enthusiasts for a walk through the Monaro region’s woodland habitats, taking in the fresh air and trying to spot wildlife.
Walkers will discover birds across woodland, grassland and riverside habitats, spotting species they may never have seen anywhere else in the region. Visitors are encouraged to bring water, a camera or pair of binoculars and some morning tea to share.
An extraordinary experimental musical performance at the Headland Theatre. Image: Humanitix.
Coexistence – Musical Performance at the Headland Theatre
When: 19 September, 7 to 8:10 pm
Where: Headland Theatre, Tathra Hotel
Cost: Tickets from $35 to $42 | Book online.
Coexistence is a percussive feast for the eyes, ears and the curious mind. No action without reaction – Coexistence is a compelling showcase of contemporary percussion performance. Sound artists Alexander Meagher and Jesse Vivante present an expansive visual and sonic odyssey: arty, bold, and memorable.
Coexistence is a full-length double-bill concert. It features Meagher’s A Brilliant Seagull, a lush exploration of musical storytelling through traditional percussion practice, paired with Vivante’s Omni-Omni, an avant-garde journey with percussion, electronics, and movement.
A Brilliant Seagull and Omni-Omni were developed as part of Speak Percussion’s Bespoke Emerging Artist program 2023-2024. Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.
Get ready for a night of disco magic at the Bay Pavilions. Image: What’s On Eurobodalla.
Abba and The Bee Gees ‘A Night to Remember’
When: 19 September, 8 pm
Where: Bay Pavilions, 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets from $60 | Book online.
This tribute act features two internationally acclaimed shows, Abba Re-Bjorn and the Ultimate Bee Gees, fusing these two performances into a spectacular display of nostalgia, bringing audiences back to one of the most exciting eras in music.
Abba Re-Bjorn have performed more than 2000 times across Canada, the USA, Japan and New Zealand, selling out theatres wherever they go and they’re joined on Saturday night by the Ultimate Bee Gees, an act which has been playing across Sydney and Melbourne for years.
If you’ve got a hankering for the disco decade, head to the Bay Pavilions this week for a great double-barrelled performance.
Sunday
Don’t miss out on this concert at Anglican Parish Hall. Photo: Grevillea Quartet, Facebook.
Grevillea Quartet – Danza & Debussy
When: 20 September, 2 pm
Where: Anglican Parish Hall, Cooma
Cost: Tickets from $30 to $35 | Tickets available at the door.
Established in 2018, the Grevillea Quartet is comprised of four Canberra musicians bringing deep artistry, talent and passion to classic and contemporary music for audiences across the region.
This afternoon of music features an incredible program bridging two musical worlds, with the first made of the passionate and dramatic textures of Spain, with music by Albéniz, Falla, Granados, Yradier, and Tchaikovsky.
The performance concludes with Claude Debussy’s groundbreaking String Quartet in G minor.
Thursday
Take in the beauty of the bushland from the water. Photo: National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Canoe Bournda Lagoon with the National Parks and Wildlife Service
When: 24 September, 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Meet at Bournda Lagoon carpark, Bournda National Park
Cost: Tickets from $54 | Book online.
Take in the beauty of the South Coast in spring by canoeing on the Bournda Lagoon, connecting with nature and enjoying tranquil bushland, bird land and beautiful coastal scenery.
As you enjoy the water, your guide will share insights into the wildlife, landscape and stories that make the lagoon such a special place. This is a great event for families, nature lovers, adventurers and amateur boaters.
Bring enclosed shoes, drinking water, snacks and wear a hat and sunscreen.
