$14k prize money up for grabs Entries have opened for the final heat and grand final of the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), with an unprecedented prize pool of $14,000 cash up for grabs. PHOTO: 2023 ANBC finalists Will and Ann entertain at Sharp Street, Cooma CREDIT: ANBC The not-for-profit ANBC is seeking musicians and […]
Category: Arts
Have Your Say on the Future of Snowy Monaro Arts, Culture and Heritage
Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) invites our community to help shape the future of local arts, culture and heritage by providing feedback on the draft Snowy Monaro Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2026 – 2029 and draft SMRC Public Art Policy by Monday October 20, 2025. PHOTO: Jindabyne’s Lakelight Sculpture competition CREDIT: SMRC These draft […]
ANBC Announces Local Ambassador for Gympie Muster
In an exciting development for the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC), 19-year-old Berridale singer-songwriter Gabi Forman has been named its first official ambassador. Forman, a promising multi-instrumentalist, will represent the ANBC at the acclaimed Gympie Music Muster in Queensland this August. This appointment also sees her scheduled to perform during the Cooma regional heat and […]
Raglan Gallery’s Heads Up Portrait Competition: Winners Announced
Cooma’s Raglan Gallery came alive with artistic vigour on Saturday, June 14, as it hosted the opening event of its much-anticipated Heads Up Portrait Competition. The exhibition was a resounding success, drawing in a large crowd of artists, portrait sitters, art enthusiasts, and community members eager to witness the array of talent on display. PHOTO: […]
Jindabyne Set to Sizzle with “The Art of Tango” Performance
A breathtaking celebration of tango music and dance is set to take centre stage at Jindabyne Memorial Hall on July 11, 2025, as the much-anticipated concert series “The Art of Tango” brings its fiery rhythm to town. Curated by the acclaimed soprano, Ayşe Göknur Shanal, the concert promises an evening of passion, rhythm, and audience […]
Thredbo Unveils Après Club: Australia’s Biggest Free Winter Music Series
Thredbo Resort has just unveiled their line-up of music artists set to headline this winter’s calendar of free après events, now officially dubbed Après Club. The massive line-up features 10 headline acts to entertain travellers from far and wide, including Hot Dub Time Machine, Sneaky Sound System, Peking Duk (DJ SET), Yolanda Be Cool, Little Fritter, and many more. […]
Raglan Gallery’s ‘Heads Up’ Portrait Competition: Entries Closing Soon
The Snowy Mountains’ thriving art community is buzzing with excitement as the deadline for entries to the Raglan Gallery’s “Heads Up” Portrait Art Prize and Exhibition approaches. With entries closing on June 2, artists from near and far are eagerly preparing to submit their works capturing the spirit of the Monaro’s local personalities ahead of […]
Perisher’s PEAK Music Festival 2025: A Vibrant Start to the Ski Season
With winter just around the corner, excitement is building for Perisher’s beloved PEAK Music Festival, set to return from June 7–9, 2025. Nestled in the scenic Snowy Mountains, this annual event promises a dynamic blend of live music, snow sports, and family-friendly fun, offering something for everyone at no cost for entry. Set across seven […]
Jindabyne’s New BIG Thing: Meet the Artist Behind the Big Chairlift
In an tale of community spirit and artistic endeavour, Jindabyne has become the latest Australian town to install “a BIG thing,” joining the ranks of attractions like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple. This time, the spotlight is on the Big Chairlift, a large-scale sculpture that has captured the heart of the Jindabyne community, […]
Record-Breaking Crowds Light Up Lake Light Sculpture 2025 in Jindabyne
The tranquil foreshore of Lake Jindabyne transformed into a dazzling promenade as the Lake Light Sculpture 2025 closed its curtains on what has been an extraordinary event. Attracting nearly 22,000 attendees, the festival made a remarkable comeback after years of challenges, including adverse weather and event relocations. Over the span of four illuminated nights, visitors […]