Cherbourg Welcomes Top Musicians
Cherbourg’s inaugural Yhurri Gurri festival was a key part of the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend … and if the performers have their way, it won’t be the last!
Deakon To Debut At Blackbutt
Deakon the Dragon will be making his public debut at this week’s Mental Health Forum in Blackbutt
Cherbourg Authors Win Premier’s Prize
Mother and daughter writing team Lesley and Tammy Williams, from Cherbourg, have won the prestigious $25,000 Queensland Premier’s Award for their book, “Not Just Black and White”.
Art Part Of Heart To Hart
Artist “Gus” McAulay is holding a workshop this month as part of the “Connecting Heart To Hart” project
Art Launches A Big Weekend
A near-capacity crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to help launch this year’s South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show Festival.
Exhibition Is Ready To Tour
A South Burnett art exhibition which will soon begin an extensive tour around Queensland art galleries had its official opening at the Nanango Cultural Centre recently.
Artwork To Encourage
Parents To Register Births
Artwork by former Cherbourg resident Charlie Chambers features on a new limited edition birth certificate
Mat Casts A Spell At The Shed
Port Macquarie guitarist Mat Brooker kept a packed house enthralled with his mix of Latin fusion music on Wednesday night.
Theatre Company Plans For Laughs
The Nanango Theatre Company are hoping to have audiences rolling in the aisles soon
Tapestry Finds Home In Museum
The Kingaroy Arts and Heritage Precinct received an unusual present on Thursday
$9000 For RADF Grants
The State Government has released details of its Regional Arts Development Fund grants for 2016-17, with the South Burnett targeted to get $9000.
Local Authors Shortlisted For Award
“Not Just Black And White”, a book by Cherbourg mother and daughter Lesley and Tammy Williams, has been shortlisted in this year’s Queensland Premier’s Award for a Published Work of State Significance.
New Art Prize To Honour Artist
A new art prize named in honour of South Burnett artist David Bryce will be awarded biannually from 2018.
Artist Stamps Mark On Gallery
Bundaberg artist Marlies Oakley isn’t sure exactly how many hours she put into creating her latest exhibition. But if the reactions of people who’ve seen it are any guide, it was time well spent.
Progressive Dinner Will Launch Festival
A progressive dinner that takes in the region’s best art, best smorgasbord, best wines, oldest hotel and a leading band will launch this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show festival on September 30
Artist Stamps Out Famous Faces
Portraits made from postage stamps will be the focus of Wondai Art Gallery’s September exhibition.
Top Songbirds Slay The Crowd
Two months of hard work and gruelling heats came to an end at the Wondai Show last Saturday night
Concert To Pay Tribute To Angus
Cherbourg will hold an outdoor concert on Saturday, October 1 as part of the October long weekend
Focus On Popular Kingaroy Artist
The Kingaroy Art Gallery will be featuring a retrospective in September of works by one of the South Burnett’s most respected artists.
Jennifer’s Painting The Town Happy
Kingaroy artist Jennifer Heibloem is launching a great new opportunity for budding South Burnett artists on Saturday morning … but it also marks the start of an exciting new journey for her.
