Gunnedah Conservatorium

06/09/2026

Arts North West is a fabulous network to partner with … a great way to bring music and small touring to the North West, especially to special venues and smaller communities.

And that’s a wrap… roughly 1200km, 4 shows and (from what we’ve been told) about 400 punters who damn near cleaned us out of merch. Arts NW are an amazing mob, and the communities who rallied behind these shows are amazing people. Can’t wait to do it all again - with a healthier crew next time! Can’t bloody wait!!

04/09/2026

Spend your Saturday afternoon basking in the spring weather with the whole family at the Gunnedah Showground! 🥰 Starting at 3:00 PM, it’s going to be a wonderfully relaxed environment filled with great music and community spirit. The Gunnedah Show Society will have a Bar and BBQ set up on-site .Tickets are just $15 for adults and $5 for children. All you need to do is pack your camp chairs and show up! We'll wrap things up just as the sun sets. Get tickets here for Rusty Pickups: https://events.humanitix.com/rustypickups

04/09/2026

LAST CALL FOR RUSTY PICKUPS TOMORROW!

Saturday, 5 September, 3pm, at Art & Photography Pavilion, Gunnedah Showground

Hailing from South East Queensland, the four-piece ensemble combines melodic clawhammer banjo, rolling upright bass, acoustic guitar and touches of riverboat keys. Gathered around an old-time mic, they deliver classic storytelling vocals, memorable songs and rich five-part harmonies, all wrapped in the warmth of a traditional country-folk sound.

Having performed at festivals including the Gympie Music Muster and Tamworth Country Music Festival, Rusty Pickups are known for their fine musicianship, infectious energy and welcoming stage presence.

Bring a chair and settle in for a relaxed afternoon of live music, with a BBQ and bar available onsite.

BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/rustypickups

Rusty Pickups NSW Department of Education The Arts Unit Visit Gunnedah Arts North West Gunnedah Show Society Rusty Pickups

02/09/2026

ANW Connect: Venue Spotlight — Rusty Pickups Tour

A touring band only gets as far as the venues willing to host it. This week, that's happening across four spots in the New England North West:

Thursday 3 September - School of Arts, Tenterfield
Friday 4 September - The Roxy Theatre, Bingara
Saturday 5 September - Gunnedah Showground
Sunday 6 September - Baan Baa Hotel FREE EVENT

Not one of these venues are doing it for profit; each and every one of them has covered the cost themselves and kept tickets low, because getting people through the door matters way more than the bottom line.

These venues aren't just hosting a gig — they're the reason regional towns can experience a varied mix of live music at all.

JOIN ARTS NORTH WEST CONNECT, go on ;)

- Prioritised access to ANW ON TOUR opportunities
- Grants & funding alerts
- Free promotion across ANW channels
- Direct line into the region's arts network

👉 Sign up your venue — Link in Bio to join Arts North West Connect, or visit our website www.artsnw.com.au



The Roxy Theatre & Greek Museum, Bingara, Baan Baa Hotel School of Arts Tenterfield Inc. Gunnedah Conservatorium

02/09/2026

Grab your camp chair and get ready for a fantastic afternoon of live music with the Rusty Pickups at the Gunnedah Showground this Saturday. The Gunnedah Show Society will have a delicious BBQ and bar available on site, so all you need to do is book your tickets and bring your own chair. Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/rustypickups

01/09/2026

DON’T MISS OUT a lively afternoon of bluegrass, country and Americana with Rusty Pickups

Saturday, 5 September, 3pm, at Art & Photography Pavilion, Gunnedah Showground

Hailing from South East Queensland, the four-piece ensemble combines melodic clawhammer banjo, rolling upright bass, acoustic guitar and touches of riverboat keys. Gathered around an old-time mic, they deliver classic storytelling vocals, memorable songs and rich five-part harmonies, all wrapped in the warmth of a traditional country-folk sound.

Having performed at festivals including the Gympie Music Muster and Tamworth Country Music Festival, Rusty Pickups are known for their fine musicianship, infectious energy and welcoming stage presence.

Bring a chair and settle in for a relaxed afternoon of live music, with a BBQ and bar available onsite.

BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/rustypickups

NSW Department of Education The Arts Unit

Visit Gunnedah Arts North West Gunnedah Show Society Rusty Pickups

31/08/2026

Children in music programs show up to 3 times greater growth in phonological awareness and significantly stronger early sound processing.

Why choose our program? Because your child learns from more than just a music teacher, they learn from an experienced Creative Arts educator. Amy Schultz (Music With AIM) brings over 20 years of teaching experience in Australia and overseas, with specialist qualifications in Music, Art and Drama education.

📞 Call the Gunnedah Conservatorium on 6742 3998 to secure your place today!

The Arts Unit NSW Department of Education

30/08/2026

Such a fantastic Sunday morning with Luke Kennedy and Irena Lysiuk from The Little Red Company! Our vocal students were incredibly fortunate to learn from two amazing artists who were so generous with their time, knowledge, and encouragement during a performance masterclass. Thank you both for an inspiring session.

Luke and Irena are in the region on a mini tour of the show Golden, A celebration of contemporary music’s golden hits. They have another performance at 3pm today at Capitol Theatre Tamworth.

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28/08/2026

Spring is in the air and it is a perfect time for an outdoor concert. All you need to do is Pack your chair. In partnership with the Gunnedah Show Society we will have a barbecue and bar and fantastic music with the Rusty Pickups. Kicking off at 3pm we will have you home just as the sun sets. A great afternoon of music for the whole family in a relaxed environment of our Showgrounds.
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