Piano played differently! Participants in this workshop on Tuesday 29 September 2026, will engage in a variety of beat making activities led by Hunter Regional Conservatorium’s Joshua Vada. Rather than traditional percussion instruments Joshua will make use of our semi-deconstructed piano. The recorded rhythmic patterns will be layered to create a percussion ensemble piece. Family…
Join the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre and Arts Upper Hunter on Friday 25 September 2026 for an evening of music, memories and farewell to STRAD, a much-loved piano with a story to tell. Led by STRAD’s sparkling former owner, the evening will bring together live music, reminiscing and an Open Piano for anyone who wants…
Bringing live performance back to the heart of our communities. Welcome to Alive in the Upper Hunter, a new touring initiative connecting communities across the Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Shires through inspiring live performances and creative experiences. Over the next twelve months, audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse program of…
Join Arts Upper Hunter and the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre as we strike a joyful chord through a vibrant program of FREE events and workshops celebrating music, creativity and community. It’s already started with a weaving workshop in July, and the next couple of months will see a flurry of activity at the gallery with…
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO EARLY 2027. This is a UNIQUE CABARET EVENT devised and performed by RARE BIRD ensemble on Saturday 26 September 1-3pm at Hollydene Estate Barrel Room (Jerrys Plains). Inspired by screen legends, jazz icons and literary giants, a bartender serves up tall tales and…
A vibrant program celebrating music, creativity and community is happening across the region. Following the successful transformation of our maiden piano at The Gum Ball, Dashville, in April, our collaborators have been busily preparing for the arrival of their own magnificent instruments. Dungog. The affectionately dubbed Dungog Dump Piano premieres with a tour of the…
Over three days in mid-July 2026, a small posse of Singleton youth joined two “grown-ups” named Just Chuck and Jez to create a very watchable video using hand-crafting and digital tools. When it turned out that three of the young people were also musicians (as were the adults) the stage was set to make something…
First Nations Artists from across our region will have the opportunity to showcase, sell and celebrate their work this October as the Blak Arts Collective Pop-Up Gallery comes to Muswellbrook Marketplace. And we are looking for artists who would like to exhibit and sell work. Set to launch on Thursday 15th October, running 15-18 and…
Creative Valleys is Arts Upper Hunter’s dedicated website celebrating the region through events, trails and local stories. It is a great way for locals and visitors alike to discover the creative experiences that make the Upper Hunter unique. Discover arts, cultural and community events happening across the Upper Hunter. Explore curated trails featuring public art,…
An experimental creative project across the Upper Hunter. Four local community groups are participating in Arts Upper Hunter’s Visuaural, Death Cycle of a found Piano project, where a whole, ruined piano (or two) is “upcycled” by creative people and interested parties into artworks, machines, instruments, whatever! Participants will work with their piano as material, sound…