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ArtsNational switches up for start of new season

ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast began its 2026 season with a Sunday afternoon presentation that included a lively discussion panel with four local creatives. “It was a new style of event for ArtsNational and it worked well,” spokesperson Annie Talvé told News Of The Area. Australian-based, British born arts educator, Gill Nicol, delivered a masterclass in “creativity […]

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Coffs Orchestra plays colourful concert for seniors

COFFS Harbour City Orchestra is celebrating seniors by presenting a concert inspired by the 2026 Seniors Festival theme, Live Life In Colour. The orchestra’s first concert of the year is free to attend and takes place at the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens on Sunday 15 March at 2pm. Celebrating the Seniors Festival, the orchestra […]

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WHAT’S VIBIN’: Centre stage this march at the Jetty Memorial Theatre

MARCH at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre is packed with live performance, spanning music, theatre, comedy and cabaret right across the month. Among the many events on the program, the midmonth weekend of 13 to 15 March stands out as a particularly vibrant showcase, delivering three distinct and compelling experiences in just […]

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Woolgoolga artists share abstract view of life

“Portal”, winner of the Packers Prize, by Yuta Voight. Work by Kevin Tierney being admired by Virginia Wilson. “Water’s Memory” by Yuta Voight. WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery (WAG) is showing “Abstract”, an exhibition reflecting the efforts of local artists who have captured alternative perspectives on life. Karen Thio, spokesperson for WAG, shared insights regarding the theme, […]

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Handmade ceramics on show as Held at Nexus Gallery

Gloria Malone with her piece Luminous. Jane Northway learning the art of throwing a Moon Jar. THE Shard Sisters Group, a local artist collective, is staging “Held” – a ceramics exhibition created to ground viewers and encourage thoughtful reflection. The exhibition runs at Nexus Community Gallery in Bellingen, from 1–26 March, with an opening event […]

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New season of Coffs Coast arts and music programs launched

Mayor Nikki Williams, Leigh Summers, Annie Talve and Karen Nurse-Rowe at the end of a successful night. Photos: Lon Lucini. Mercedes and Henrietta Hohenlohe on violin and cello. The night’s presenters Annie Talve, Robert Smallwood and Leigh Summers. THERE WAS enthusiastic praise for the diversity and excellence of local arts and music societies’ 2026 programs […]

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New season of Coffs Coast arts and music programs launched

Mayor Nikki Williams, Leigh Summers, Annie Talve and Karen Nurse-Rowe at the end of a successful night. Photos: Lon Lucini. Mercedes and Henrietta Hohenlohe on violin and cello. The night’s presenters Annie Talve, Robert Smallwood and Leigh Summers. THERE WAS enthusiastic praise for the diversity and excellence of local arts and music societies’ 2026 programs […]

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Art exhibition shows ‘the Best Things In Life Are Free’

CHCAG President Sue Roberts and member Ken Pay. Play Time by Jocelyn Challis. From the previous ‘Summertime’ exhibition – People’s Choice winner Karen Gorzynska’s Inferno Mirage. THE Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) opened its latest exhibition, “The Best Things in Life are Free”, on Saturday 7 February at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery. The […]

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Classroom to crowd: Orara students shine on Hoey Moey stage

Breaking Class performed at the Hoey Moey – Billy Wray, Dylan Wigley, Koby Dole, Lucas Stone and Jim the bassist. Breaking Class from Coffs Harbour performed at Coastal Grown. IT WAS A dream come true for four Orara High School students who took to the stage in front of a packed house at the iconic […]

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Music and arts Societies partner for 2026 program launch

COFFS Harbour Music Society and ArtsNational Coffs Coast are joining forces to introduce their respective 2026 annual programs. Everyone is invited to attend the joint program launch on Friday 6 February between 6.00pm and 7.00pm at St John Paul College Theatre. There will be live music, visually engaging presentations, food, refreshments and fun. Coffs Harbour […]