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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE \nJoin a FREE\, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!\nFree\, all welcome\, RSVP online or at gallery reception. \nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott. \nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape. \nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/exhibition-tours-esssenssse/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Tours,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T130000
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SUMMARY:A Night With Janis Joplin
DESCRIPTION:This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. \nLike a comet that burns far too brightly to last\, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and\, almost overnight\, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice\, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort\, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. \nFuelled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee\,” “Piece of My Heart”\, “Mercedes Benz”\, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”\, a remarkable cast and breakout performances. A Night with Janis Joplin\, written and directed by Randy Johnson\, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin\, Etta James\, Odetta\, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith\, who inspired one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/a-night-with-janis-joplin/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! \nWednesday night is $20 schnitty night!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/musical-bingo-3/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Family Hotel\, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street\, Bathurst\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE \nJoin a FREE\, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!\nFree\, all welcome\, RSVP online or at gallery reception. \nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott. \nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape. \nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/exhibition-tours-esssenssse/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Tours,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Unforgettable Legend of the 50's and 60's
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be taken back to the golden years of crooning\, rock n roll and sweet soul music\, with this UNFORGETTABLE musical journey celebrating the legends of the 50’s and 60’s with this Aria\, Logie\, Mo\, Ace and Helpmann award winning entertainer and his 7 piece band featuring songs by Nat King Cole\, Johnny Mathis\, Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Jr\, Dusty Springfield\, Connie Francis\, Bobby Darin\, Elvis Presley\, Tina Turner\, Sam Cooke\, Roy Orbison & More… \nNathan has had vast experience for 35 years on stage & television known primarily for his success as a singer/presenter for 10 years on Channel 9’s “HI -5” Airing in over 80 Countries World Wide and the mind blowing series looking for the Australia’s next triple threat Singer/Dancer/Actor on Channel 10’s “I WILL SURVIVE” which took him to the top 3 finalists travelling around outback Australia\, L.A\, Las Vegas & New York to perform. \nIn 2019 Nathan hit the screens again wowing Australia on Channel 9’s “The Voice” with massive support from the media\, loyal fans and showcasing his talent to a brand-new generation of fans. Nathan is a winner of 3 Logies\, 5 Aria awards\, and a Helpmann award with Hi-5 for the best live show being the only group to have won 5 consecutive Aria’s in Australia ever. \nIn 2023\, Nathan scored a lead role in an independent film showcasing his acting skills in the phycological horror/thriller “The Banshee” set for release in late 2024. 2022 Saw Nathan back to his songwriting roots releasing his original solo album “HURRICANE” with 4 singles “She Devil”\, “Hurricane”\, “First last kiss” and the dynamic song “Strut” winning praise for their energy and strong message. \nNathan has added theatre to his line of credits performing in the controversial musical “Jerry Springer the Opera” at the Sydney Opera House alongside David Wenham followed by “Grease On The Beach” playing Kenickie\, and the national tour of the smash hit Musical “Mamma Mia”. \nAs a soloist he has also been the winner of:\n* MO Award for Best Young Entertainer\n* A.C.E Award for Best Young Entertainer\n* Winner of the “Variety Humanitarian Award for Best Young Artist of the year” with Cait Blanchett & Georgie Parker as Guests.\n* And Nominated for a Logie for the Best up and coming Television Presenter. \nNathan has made regular television appearances including Channel 9’s “Midday Show”\, Channel 7’s” The At Home Show”\, and Ch 7’s “The Fashion Awards”. \nNathan toured the world 9 times with hi-5 to packed crowds and has completed a successful 2 month tour of the U.k selling more tickets than Kylie Minogue\, A.C.D.C & The Rolling Stones and performing to a sold out show at the Carling London Apollo. “UNFORGETTABLE” Will WOW you\, Excite you and Move you!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/unforgettable-legend-of-the-50s-and-60s/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T110000
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SUMMARY:Imagine Live
DESCRIPTION:Magical and meaningful\, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity\, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience\, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book\, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought.\n\nSpot a leopard\, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes.\n\nIMAGINE LIVE combines live action and animation with digital puppetry in a large-scale\, multi-screen performance. Underscored by original music\, characters and objects travel between real and animated worlds\, responding in real time to audience input. Beautiful and meaningful\, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of the transformative power of creativity.\n\nCreated by the multi-award winning team from Robot Song\, IMAGINE LIVE is an interactive musical performance for families…Nana’s are especially welcome!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/imagine-live/2025-08-12/1/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
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SUMMARY:Imagine Live
DESCRIPTION:Magical and meaningful\, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity\, friendship and our precious natural world. With the help of the audience\, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book\, and quickly discover there is WAY more to these pages than they first thought.\n\nSpot a leopard\, dive with a dolphin or dig up a dinosaur as this iconic book springs into life before your eyes.\n\nIMAGINE LIVE combines live action and animation with digital puppetry in a large-scale\, multi-screen performance. Underscored by original music\, characters and objects travel between real and animated worlds\, responding in real time to audience input. Beautiful and meaningful\, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of the transformative power of creativity.\n\nCreated by the multi-award winning team from Robot Song\, IMAGINE LIVE is an interactive musical performance for families…Nana’s are especially welcome!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/imagine-live/2025-08-12/2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250706T234828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T234830Z
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SUMMARY:ViV! Interactive Workshop @ Bathurst Library
DESCRIPTION:A special Book Week celebration at Bathurst Library\n\nPerfect for ages 6 – 12 years.\n\nBook an adventure with ViV! A funny\, sassy and tough young girl\, who whizzes in her wheelchair and visits fantastical places using her imagination.\n\nIn this interactive workshop we will share stories\, learn sign language (Auslan)\, and dance and sing!\n\nLed by Catherine McNamara\, who is the writer of a new children’s play called ViV! She has created this show here in Bathurst and will premiere it from August 21-23 at BMEC.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv-interactive-workshop-bathurst-library/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250618T031008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031008Z
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SUMMARY:Talks & Tea // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:TALKS & TEA // ESSSENSSSE\nJoin Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) Volunteer Guides for a spotlight talk and walk through of exhibition ESSSENSSSE! \nThis is a social series for visitors to learn more about the current exhibitions\, Bathurst’s vibrant art scene\, and to meet like-minded locals!\nWednesday 9 July and 13 August\n10:30am – 12pm\nFREE\, refreshments provided by donation online or at gallery reception \nAbout the exhibition:\nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott.\nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape.\nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/talks-tea-esssenssse/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! \nWednesday night is $20 schnitty night!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/musical-bingo-3/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Family Hotel\, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street\, Bathurst\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250618T031040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031040Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE \nJoin a FREE\, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!\nFree\, all welcome\, RSVP online or at gallery reception. \nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott. \nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape. \nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/exhibition-tours-esssenssse/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Tours,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250816T220000
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC | Croaker and the Honeybee
DESCRIPTION:Croaker and the Honeybee are a Northern Rivers duo with roots in Canberra\, known for their eclectic sound and infectious stage presence. Blending blues\, country\, jazz and original tunes with a quirky twist\, their sets are full of surprises\, one moment a French love song\, the next a toe-tapping swing number that gets everyone singing along. \nThey’ve played well-loved venues like Byron Beach Hotel\, Shaw’s Bay and Ballina RSL\, with audiences often asking when they’ll hit the Tamworth Festival stage. Their style brings together the storytelling of Paul Kelly\, the charm of Cole Porter\, and the energy of artists like JJ Cale\, Johnny Cash\, and the Beatles. \nTheir next stop\, Panthers Bathurst! Get ready for a show full of heart\, humour\, and plenty of songs you’ll want to sing along to.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/live-music-croaker-and-the-honeybee/
LOCATION:Panthers Bathurst\, 132 Piper Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20240626T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T033008Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! \nWednesday night is $20 schnitty night!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/musical-bingo-3/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Family Hotel\, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street\, Bathurst\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
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SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-21/1/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250812T021459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T021822Z
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SUMMARY:Still Life Workshop @ BRAG
DESCRIPTION:ESSSENSSSE // Still Life Workshop\nLearn new techniques to capture colour\, shape\, and texture with local artist Rachel Pinel.\nThis workshop will be held within current exhibition ‘ESSSENSSSE’ by HOSSEI\, offering a contemporary perspective to classical techniques.\n\n• Thursday 21 August 2025\, 6-8pm\n• No experience necessary\, Ages: 18+\, Limited Tickets\n• $35 members\, $40 non-members\, RSVP essential\n\nRachel Pinel is a figurative realist painter based in the Central West of New South Wales\, Australia. She completed her academic training in drawing and painting at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy\, building on earlier studies at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney and the I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy of Painting\, Sculpture and Architecture in Russia.\nWorking within the traditions of classical realism\, Pinel’s paintings explore light\, atmosphere\, and the quiet poetry of everyday subjects. Her work has been recognised in several prestigious art prizes\, including selection as a finalist in both the Lethbridge 2000 Small Scale Art Award and the AME Bale Art Prize.\n\nAbout the Exhibition\nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott.\nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape.\nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/still-life-workshop-brag/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
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SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-21/2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
UID:10003853-1755860400-1755864000@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-22/1/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250822T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
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SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-22/2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
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SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-23/1/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250618T031040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031040Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE \nJoin a FREE\, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!\nFree\, all welcome\, RSVP online or at gallery reception. \nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott. \nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape. \nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/exhibition-tours-esssenssse/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Tours,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250823T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250605T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T013950Z
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SUMMARY:ViV!
DESCRIPTION:ViV! – is a children’s theatre show about an adventurous\, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister ‘Lil’. \nViV! merges digital landscapes\, puppetry and choreography with an original score played live. \nOur heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey\, transporting us into her imagination\, to meet the quirky friends who surf her unique brainwaves and celebrate her for all her “ViVness” Relaxed performances for every show with break-out spaces available\, doors open and light sensitive design. \nAUSLAN interpreted. \nThe creative development of Viv was supported by Local Giants\, a national program brought to you by a partnership between Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia\, Performing Lines and Regional Arts Australia.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/viv/2025-08-23/2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20240623T232029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T031131Z
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SUMMARY:Tipsy Tuesday | Life Drawing @ The Victoria Bathurst
DESCRIPTION:Curious about life drawing? Been sketching for years? Just after a fun night out with friends? The Tipsy Sketching Club has it all! Set within Bathurst’s favourite CBD pub\, join The Tipsy Sketching Club for an evening of sipping\, snacking\, and sketching with some fun and frivolity thrown in for good measure! The event runs for approximately 2-hours with a range of timed poses from 2-25 minutes\, with breaks for drinks\, food\, sharing and laughing. Drawing materials can be supplied however if you have them\, bring them! All mediums and artistic abilities welcome! 
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/tipsy-tuesday-life-drawing-at-the-victoria-bathurst/
LOCATION:The Victoria Bathurst\, 3 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Tipsy Sketching Club":MAILTO:draw@tipsysketching.club
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250430T062713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T062809Z
UID:10004110-1756231200-1756238400@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:🎤 Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar? \nGet ready to shine under the spotlight at Panthers Bathurst’s Monthly Open Mic Night! Held on the last Tuesday of every month in our vibrant Sports Bar\, the musical extravaganza kicks off at 6pm sharp. Our Open Mic Night is the ultimate stage where talents collide and melodies soar\, creating an atmosphere filled with energy\, passion\, and pure musical magic. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time strummer\, our Open Mic Night welcomes all with open arms and open ears. Bring along your trusty guitar\, your soulful voice\, or any instrument that speaks to your heart – because at Panthers Bathurst\, we believe that music is the universal language that brings us all together. \nIt’s not just about the performance; it’s about the shared experience of expressing yourself through the power of music. And hey\, if you prefer to be in the audience soaking in the vibes\, we’ve got a spot reserved just for you.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/open-mic-night/2025-08-26/
LOCATION:Panthers Bathurst\, 132 Piper Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20240626T230810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T033008Z
UID:10003756-1756321200-1756328400@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
DESCRIPTION:This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! \nWednesday night is $20 schnitty night!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/musical-bingo-3/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Family Hotel\, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street\, Bathurst\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T082626
CREATED:20250618T031040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031040Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE \nJoin a FREE\, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!\nFree\, all welcome\, RSVP online or at gallery reception. \nBathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE\, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW)\, guest curated by Tesha Malott. \nESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit\, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures\, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory\, large-scale installation\, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful\, 100% tactile landscape. \nESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability. \nA Verge Gallery exhibition\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \nImage: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/exhibition-tours-esssenssse/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Exhibition and Shows,Tours,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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