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Black Gully Festival Program 2023 – Music and Workshops

The always highly anticipated Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve (behind NERAM on the south side of the creek). This free, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant spirit of Armidale as the weather warms up, offering a day filled with music, art, environmental [...] full article »

The Giant Koala is back! at the Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 11 Nov; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] The 5m high Giant Koala and her baby that first attended the Armidale Autumn Festival will be appearing again at the Black Gully Festival this year. Come on down to the festival on November 11th from 10:00am to 8:00pm (at the creek lands at the back of NERAM), see her next to the music stage and [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival art workshop

[ Sunday, 5 Nov; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] You can use your creative talents to help the Black Gully Festival. Come to the festival art workshop on Sunday 5th November at 2pm at Packsaddle Room, NERAM. Help us prepare signs and decorations to be used throughout the festival site. All materials supplied. Just bring yourself and some clothes suitable for hands on art! full article »

Volunteers needed for Black Gully Festival

[ Friday, 10 Nov; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Saturday, 11 Nov; 7:30 am to 10:00 am. ] Friday 10th November - come to the festival site at the back of NERAM between 1 and 5pm to help set up the festival Saturday 11th - On festival day we need helpers from 7:30am to 10am to set up tents and marquees, or as parking attendants for a one hour shift between 10 am and [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival looking for contributors

Black Gully Festival Saturday November 11th 2023 – is coming up fast… does your group have a stall, an activity, a song or other activity they want to bring? Hi I’m Annette — I am coordinating community and environmental stalls and any ideas, art, workshops or other things that might fit in here. Can you let me [...] full article »

Stayin’ Alive Koala Dance @Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 2:50 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Hey All Koala groovers and potential groovers…. Save Our Koalas (and so many other of our endangered species)! Don't miss the Koala dance at 2:50pm on the Main Stage at the Black Gully Festival. Come along and join in on the day. The disco moves are very simple and you will be led by the beautiful Julie Collins [...] full article »

Koala Scat Detection Dogs Demo @Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] As part of Southern New England Landcare (SNELC) Koala projects the Canines for Wildlife team will be on hand @ the Black Gully Music Festival a to provide an exciting public demonstration at 1.30pm. This is a central activity for the day, great for persons young and old and will be located close to the [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival is back for 2022!

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] The Black Gully Festival is back! After a two-year stagger, the Black Gully Festival 2022 is back on the community calendar. The 11th festival will kick off in the parklands around NERAM on Saturday the 12th November, 2022 with the themes of Music, Art, Environment, Community. This a great free, family-friendly event that celebrates all that [...] full article »

Clothes Swap @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join us for the Black Gully Festival Clothes Swap, a wonderful and environmentally friendly way to refresh your wardrobe, or you may find something special for a friend or family member. On the day bring along up to 5 quality garments, clean pressed and free from major faults. The clothes drop off will take place between [...] full article »

Armidale Food School @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Armidale Food School is a series of workshops, panels and a reading group exploring how to change food habits to address climate change. About this event 5 hours - These 5 sessions start at 10:00am and finish at 4:00pm. You can attend all sessions or choose individually. The seminars are FREE but limited to 10 persons [...] full article »

Deep Time Spiral Walk @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. ] Inspired by the work of Joanna Macy local artists Maxine Ross, Louise Drielsma and Maria Rummery will host a Deep Time Spiral Walk from 12:30 - 1:15pm at the Black Gully Festival at the back of NERAM across the causeway and creek on the left between ACCKP and the Moran oval. Look out for the [...] full article »

Cold Climate Permaculture @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 11:00 am to 11:30 am. 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Workshops by Heidi McElnea, Highland Permaculture (Guyra) Workshop 1 - 11.00-11.30 : Everyday Permaculture Learn 3 key fundamentals from the Introduction to Permaculture course by applying them to your daily life in this juicy half-hour workshop. Workshop 2 - 1:30 - 2:00 : Cool Climate Permaculture Learn Permaculture strategies for growing healthy edible landscapes and nurturing life within the temperate [...] full article »

UNE SRI – Resource Security Innovations for Climate Resilience, CleanTech Futures Series #6 @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ]   The UNE SRI will deliver a CleanTech Futures Series event as part of this year's Black Gully Festival (BGF) - an annual community-led festival in Armidale, with environmental sustainability as one of its core themes. Two speakers will present, and then participate in a Q&A at this CleanTech Futures Series #6 to be held at the [...] full article »

Fermentation Rescue Workshop @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] One man’s trash is another’s…. vinegar? Fermentation can give new life to foods you thought are already done with. Join us to learn how to turn your fruit scraps into vinegar gold and other delicious fermented products. In this 30 minute workshop, we’ll unravel the science and practice of vinegar fermentation, taste some funky homemade kinds of vinegar [...] full article »

Felted Soap Making workshop @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Felting is an ancient craft that was used prior to loofahs or washcloths for bathing and improving the condition of the skin. Using felted soap it is possible to get a creamy lather whilst conserving the bar of soap so it lasts longer. The felted wool is exfoliating and has antimicrobial properties. The felted layer shrinks [...] full article »

Regenerative Food and your Local Region @Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]   Come meet three local farmers practicing regenerative farming principles and supplying local food to our local region. To be held in the Packsaddle Gallery at NERAM @Black Gully Festival from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. These farmers and orchardists have a passion for the land, soil, animals, plants and especially your health and the local food system. [...] full article »

Climate Action Haiku workshops @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 11:15 am; 2:15 pm; ] Haiku and Artwork by Gregory C. Johnson This year the Black Gully Festival (BGF) occurs in the middle of COP27 to be held from the 6th to the 18th of November in Egypt , this is the 27th International gathering of countries from around the world with the purported commitment to paving the way to effectively [...] full article »

FIX IT Workshop @ Black Gully Festival

[ Saturday, 12 Nov; 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] You probably could fix more things around the home if only you had: A bit more confidence, A bit more knowledge, And a set of basic tools. Come along to the Slow Living Village at the Black Gully Festival, to have a look at the small FIX IT display, and from 2:30 – 3:00pm join a [...] full article »

Black Gully Promo @the Sunday Mall Market

[ Sunday, 30 Oct; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Black Gully Festival is Back! Come down this Sunday the 30th to the Markets in the Mall and get a taste of what’s happening at the Black Gully Festival in November. Musicians of Armidale will be playing from 10am to 12:30pm on the Mall stage with some additional surprise hosted entertainment. The session will feature modern [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival planning Soiree this Friday @NERAM

[ Friday, 3 Dec; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Black Gully Festival organising committee is holding a Soiree this Friday 3rd December at NECOM Courtyard 6:00 to 8:00pm. Black Gully Soiree facebook event Come along and see how you can join in .. cash bar, nibbles and live music. Come down and get involved…. as a performer, a sponsor, a volunteer, have a stall or run [...] full article »

WATCH: Black Gully Festival 2020

[ Saturday, 14 Nov; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] [embed width="520"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXjYo4A_Ves[/embed] Here is the program for live performances at Black Gully Online Festival: 3.10pm: Lily Rose 3.35pm: Greg Windred 4pm: Skele Jay 4.25pm: The Sinners 4.50pm: Archie Todd and Elspeth Goldzieher 5.20pm: Tri 5.40pm: Bellydance Earth and Sky (Video) Each performance goes for 15 minutes. In between there are other music videos, interviews with some of [...] full article »

Climate Action Armidale planning workshop final report back

Thanks to everyone who helped put this timeline together – if you have items that should be included, reply here and let us know. 2019 Greta Thunberg inspires many young people around the world July – Dale Curtis started an online ‘Climate Emergency’ Petition to Armidale Regional Council Facebook group started – Climate Action Armidale Member report – “answered a call [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival back for 9th year — sustainable fun!

The Black Gully Festival is back for its 9th year – demonstrating it is a sustainable community event. “The Festival was created and continues to be run by a range of community groups – for the community,” said Sara Schmude, Black Gully Festival Co-coordinator. “Core themes are Music, Art and the Environment. At the same time, the [...] full article »

Black Gully Festival 2019

[ Saturday, 9 Nov; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] On the 9thNovember the Black Gully Festival will be held in the parklands behind New England Art Museum in Armidale. This is the 9th festival, put on by a range of community groups, with the themes of Music, Art, Environment, Community. The heart of the festival is live music, with performances from 10am to 10pm on [...] full article »

Local environment provides the ‘face’ of 2018 Black Gully Festival

A stylised lizard is the ‘face’ of this year’s Black Gully Festival – an annual celebration that brings people together to enjoy music, art, the environment and our community. Designed by local artist Simon Mellor, this year’s logo makes a creative mark while representing many elements of what the Black Gully Festival is all about. “Black [...] full article »