The highly anticipated Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, November 8th at the scenic Black Gully Reserve (behind NERAM on the north and south sides of the creek). This free, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant spirit of Armidale as the weather warms up. Live music will take place on two stages – one large platform in the parklands and an acoustic venue at the NERAM Café, and a jamming session and BBQ will also take place in the ACCKP courtyard.
The festival features a makers’s market, sumptuous food vans, UNE Discovery magic of science show, the ever-popular clothes swap, arts and crafting, creek bug collecting, bats in the backyard and more.
“An entertaining and creative experience is promised for all people of all ages” says festival committee member Annette Kilarr “the beauty of this event is that you just don’t know what interesting new offering is going to turn up on the day”
Rachael Parsons NERAM director says “This year the festival will co-present ‘How to Weather Together’, a major exhibition featuring installations, interactive elements and workshops, and exploring what climate adaptation looks like when guided by the concept ‘weathering’.”
Music performances will take place from 10am to 7.30 pm, livestreamed by 2ARM Community Radio, and showcasing the exceptional talent within the region.
As Dave Carr and the Musicians of Armidale says “we have an incredible mix of sounds—country, pop, folk, rock ’n’ roll, rap, world music, plus performances from dance and theatre troupes, and young jazz ensembles. This year our headline act is The Chads! An exciting new funk, progressive rock band sure to end the night on a high.”
Bring your family and friends, your hat, your chair, your picnic rug and your water bottle! In its 14th year, and supporting the Armidale Regional Council’s Creative Streets Festival, this is a free community event for all ages, and not to be missed.
