April 21, 2026
Buttercats take the stage and showcase Bowraville Theatre upgrades The combination of the amazing music of Buttercats combined with the epic stage lighting and effects provided the audience with an unforgettable concert experience on Saturday night.
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Buttercats take the stage and showcase Bowraville Theatre upgrades

Jacq Heart and Buttercats frontman TJ warmed the audience for an unforgettable headline show to follow. The combination of the amazing music of Buttercats combined with the epic stage lighting and effects provided the audience with an unforgettable concert experience on Saturday night. THE historic Bowraville Theatre became a concert staging showcase on Saturday night […]

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Missabotti family to showcase whipcracking skills at Back to Bowra Amy, Brooklyn, Sierra, Layne, Skylah and Matt Martin.
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Missabotti family to showcase whipcracking skills at Back to Bowra

A CATTLE farming family led by Matt and Amy Martin of Missabotti will demonstrate their whipcracking skills at the Back to Bowra Festival this month. The olden times-themed festival planned for Saturday, 15 November promises a lineup of timeless skills and entertainment such as whipcracking, billy cart riding and tug of war competitions. Matt, a […]

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Valla Beach strums to life with joyful ukulele festival
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Valla Beach strums to life with joyful ukulele festival

The Valla Beach Garage Band getting ready to perform at the Ukulele Camp and Beach Party. Photo: Kate Koch and Sandra Radke. Newcastle’s award-winning Ukestra conducted by Dr Jane Jelbart performing at Valla Beach. Photo: Kate Koch and Sandra Radke. HOT on the heels of the Valla Rod Run, another significant cultural event has brought […]

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Bowraville Theatre celebrates progress and perseverance at AGM The Bowraville Arts Council Committee set their sights on the Bowraville Theatre continuing as a significant cultural asset.
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Bowraville Theatre celebrates progress and perseverance at AGM

THE Bowraville Theatre marked a year of challenges, triumphs and transformation at its Annual General Meeting held on 12 October 2025, as the Bowraville Arts Council reflected on significant progress made over the past twelve months and set its sights firmly on the future. While the long-awaited dressing rooms and back stage area are yet […]

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A tribute to music icons at the Nambucca RSL Wild Things Run will pay tribute to James Taylor and Carole King.
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A tribute to music icons at the Nambucca RSL

TRIBUTE act Wild Things Run will bring to life the songs and stories of music legends Carole King and James Taylor at the Nambucca RSL on Saturday 22 November. The RSL invites guests to a magical night of music celebrating two of the most iconic legends of the ’70s, brought to life by the incredible […]

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Blind Pretty are on the brink and ready to break through with fresh sound Blind Pretty’s Ned Ambrose, Della Baldwin and Jesse Falzon are back after quietly crafting their second EP. Photo: supplied.
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Blind Pretty are on the brink and ready to break through with fresh sound

AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising Nambucca Valley-based indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever. The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east […]

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Bowraville Theatre Singers celebrate Australia in song Bowraville Theatre Singers Musical Director Paul Jarman will again be at the helm as the group delivers its new performance, ‘We Are Many: Songs of Australia’.
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Bowraville Theatre Singers celebrate Australia in song

CELEBRATING the soul of the nation in song, the Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) are preparing to bring to life Australia’s diverse history and spirit in their new powerful performance, “We Are Many: Songs of Australia”. The concert will feature a rich program of songs about Australia or written by Australian composers. From a local Gumbaynggirr […]

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City orchestra to ride the waves of maritime music Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.
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City orchestra to ride the waves of maritime music

Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. The orchestra at the Nambucca Arts and Community Centre. Coffs Harbour City Orchestra at the Jetty Markets. COFFS Harbour City Orchestra will take its audience on a maritime adventure during its concert in Nambucca Arts and Community Centre on Sunday 19 October. The program provides […]

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Dianne Coombes launches new album at Warrell Creek
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Dianne Coombes launches new album at Warrell Creek

NAMBUCCA Valley singer-songwriter Dianne Coombes launched her highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, at the Warrell Creek Hall on Saturday night in front of fans, family and friends. The charming rural hall was filled to capacity to the delight of Coombes, whose music has been gaining widespread recognition across the country music scene. Wanting to share and […]

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