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Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of NSW, is renowned for its forests, mountains and picturesque river villages with historic elegant buildings and lush rural landscapes.
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It’s all here on your doorstep
Dungog is only 60 mins from Newcastle and 2 1/2 hours from Sydney.
You’ll wonder why you’ve never been!
19 May – 30 June 2025
The current exhibition with the theme of Faces and Places is the next of our new-style exhibitions, each with its own theme and running for three months. The 2025 Dungog Archies is incorporated into this exhibition. These exhibitions will feature visual and performing arts and crafts, and is open to all exhibitors of all ages – DAS members and non-members. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the vital and thriving arts in a passionate local community …
2–3:45pm, 22 June 2025
Funky fun and rhythmic workshop that’s not just for musicians but anyone who wants to learn some great latin beats.
ARIA-nominated Ally have a passion for sharing what they know of South American and Caribbean music styles, and to present the rhythms and instrumental roles in a friendly, accessible and fun way to encourage the attendees to broaden their listening and to provide some cultural context.
Via a mix of traditional and modern instrumentation, and a mix of rhythmic patterns you’ll play through a few simple compositions that allow everyone to participate. Once you’re getting familiar with the patterns, everyone builds from there.
Bring your own percussion instruments – or use your body percussion, everything is possible! Some instruments will be provided.
Anglican Hall, 51 Dowling St, Dungog
Tickets: $10 Adults,
FREE for under 25 years.
Brought to you by Performing Artists of Dungog and Arts Upper Hunter. Ally Tour is happening with the support of Create NSW.
27 July 2025
Peek into the Past is when Tocal Homestead comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of yesteryear. Music whispers across the site intermingling with the sounds of vintage machinery and the clanking of the blacksmiths hammer. The smell of freshly baked scones from the 200 year old wood-fired oven accompanied with a cup of tea is the perfect warmth you need on this winter’s day out. Make sure you enjoy a piece of damper from the camp fire, topped with ‘cocky’s joy’. Try your hand at traditional bush games, colonial family games or watch animals roam. Keep an eye out for the ‘redcoats’ of the soldiers of the 73rd Regiment of Foot; they will fire their muskets and march through the site – keeping law and order and the King’s peace. And they don’t mind if you wander around their encampment and chat to them about what they do.
Drop in to hear one of the history talks to learn how it all came about. There are heritage clothing parades, machinery demonstrations, farm animals including calf feeding, tractors at work, and the original Rolls Royce of the Homestead on display. There will also be sheep shearing and working vintage machinery.
On top of all that, there are lots of delicious homemade refreshments, or you can bring your own picnic to have on the lawn. The perfect old-worldly day out for the whole family: history with hospitality.
Find out more at the event website.
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