Bumpy Live
Decorated Naarm-based artist and proud Noongar woman, Bumpy, is a captivating force with a voice that ripples the stars. Fresh from the release of her widely acclaimed debut album Kanana, Bumpy is bringing her vibrant sonic journey to the intimate surrounds of the Old Stone Hall in Beechworth. Expect a unique constellation of contemporary soul,…
Read MoreHigh Tea and High Notes
A unique opportunity to hear a heritage listed organ with musician Christopher Cook playing solo and accompanying trumpeter, Edwin Manono. The program will show-case beautiful and varied music by Telemann, Franck, Bonnet, Bonighton and Bach. Share in a high tea with scones, jam and cream. In addition there will be a display in the John…
Read MoreDarker Days
This winter, don’t fight the cold-celebrate it. Darker Days Festival is your excuse to rug up, raise a glass and revel in the best of beer, music and midwinter magic. This family‑friendly winter party brings the heat with hearty food, live music that hits hard, and fires that keep the night glowing. Eat well, drink…
Read MorePOWFest
A Festival with a Purpose. POWFest is an annual event to celebrate Victoria’s mountain communities, support local businesses, raise awareness for the harms of fossil fuels and learn how to protect the alpine environment – all while celebrating the lead up to the 2026 winter season through live music, food, art and conversation. POWFest is…
Read MoreFalls Creek Ice Plunge
Are you brave enough to face the chilly challenge of the Falls Creek Ice Plunge? This annual ritual sees fancy-dressed locals and visitors take a dip into the frigid waters of the Rocky Valley Lake. This traditional custom is always performed on the first day of Winter as an offering to snow gods to secure…
Read MoreThe Great, the Small, and the Frightened – A Walk Through Benalla’s Cemetery
From society’s successful to tragedy and terror, the Benalla Cemetery has many yet to be told stories waiting to be unearthed. Join in for one afternoon only, as guides from the Cemetery Trust take you on a tour. Discover how the cemeteries were established and overseen, the significance of symbolism and layout, the changing trends,…
Read MoreA Cottage Hospital
Caught in a threshing machine? Broken infected leg? Pneumonia? Giving birth to your sixth child? No hospital within 30 miles? These are some of the problems that ordinary Benalla folk faced in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Cottage hospitals in private homes, staffed by nurses and charging modest fees were one of the answers.…
Read MoreFork in the Road – An elegant evening in the heart of Bright
A different kind of dining experience. Not a festival. Not a street event. But an evening of movement, discovery and shared hospitality. This May, four of Bright’s most respected venues, Koji Bird, Basils, Tomahawks and Sir Loins come together to create a progressive dining experience across the town. Composed and supported by the Bright Chamber…
Read MoreU3A History and Change
U3A Benalla has grown energetically over 30 years of serving the local community. What began with just a few courses now offers around 48, reflecting the curiosity and enthusiasm of its members. Early classes were held in private homes before moving to old school buildings. Today U3A operates from its current premises in Benalla. From…
Read MoreMarysville Marathon Trail Running Festival
Welcome to Marysville Marathon Trail Running Festival. A fantastic community event supporting the Marysville and surrounding Communities. The festival spans two days and caters for walkers and runners of all abilities. Day 1 – Saturday, features the King and Queen of the Mountain seven kilometre and 14 kilometre challenge, plus the kids dash 1.5 kilometre…
Read MoreThe Big Bike Film Night – Yackandandah
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through 2.5 hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly,…
Read MoreBenalla Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Driving Day
Get ready for a spectacular day of power, grace, and excitement at the Benalla Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Driving Day. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day celebrating the beauty and strength of heavy horses in action. This is a fantastic opportunity for beginners to try driving, with horses available for use on the…
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