Looking for something a little different to do in Singleton? Art After Dark: Sound, Stories & Second Lives on the 6 November 2026.
This sounds like a fantastic opportunity to get creative, explore the fascinating inner workings of a piano, and even make your own experimental musical instrument!
There are some really unique events coming up at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre, with something for curious minds, music lovers and creative souls alike.
✨6 November 2026 — Art After Dark: Sound, Stories & Second Lives
6–8pm | Adults 18+ | $35
Experience sounds created during the project, see the instruments made from the piano and hear from artist Jono Everett. Includes a live ambient soundscape performance, wine and refreshments.
Details and bookings visit: https://singletonartsandculturalcentre.com.au/whats-on/art-after-dark/
Metamorphosis. Two workshops have morphed into something different:
The Piano Deconstruction Workshop and Instrument Making Workshop (which were advertised for 31 October and 1 November)
have now transformed into this event:
✨ Found Piano Artist Residency
Step behind the scenes of found object art and witness the creative process as it unfolds. This is an observational event.
Join artist Jono Everett and collaborating musicians Jet Everett + Andrew Hassel, for a live open studio session exploring the hidden sounds, stories and possibilities within a piano at the end of its life. As Jono carefully dismantles the instrument, musicians will respond in real time, recording sounds generated throughout the process that will be showcased at our next ART after DARK series.
Part performance, part artwork, and part investigation, this unique experience offers a rare opportunity to observe artists, as materials, and sound are transformed into new creative works.
Audiences are invited to watch, listen and engage with the evolving conversation between artist, instrument, and musicians as the next chapter of the piano’s journey begins.
Please note: This is an observational event. Throughout the day, musicians will record and respond to the sounds produced during the process, contributing to an evolving sound artwork that will form part of the project’s final presentation. Audience members will not participate in the dismantling of the piano. However, if you’re inspired to get creative yourself, book a ticket to our Art After Dark session on Friday 6th Nov, where you’ll use salvaged piano components to create your own mini sculpture to take home. It’s a unique opportunity to continue the piano’s transformation and become part of its next chapter.
Date: Saturday 31 October
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
The Death Cycle of a Found Piano is delivered as part of Visuaural, a project by Arts Upper Hunter, made possible by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund, with support from Regional Arts Australia and Regional Arts NSW.
Photo taken by: Edwina Richards