Bold & Brassy At Wondai
The Wondai & District Brass Band will be hosting a visit to the South Burnett by the Bob Quintet – five of Australia’s leading brass musicians – later this month.
Businessman ‘Saves’ Fanfare
Popular school music program Fanfare will continue, thanks to a $150,000 donation from businessman Harvey Lister
Kingaroy SHS Bows Out of Fanfare
Kingaroy State High School’s Concert Band bowed out of the 2012 Fanfare competition at the State finals held at the Old Museum in Brisbane last night.
Author At Library Tomorrow
Award-winning Australian author James Moloney will be visiting Kingaroy tomorrow (July 31) to speak to students at Kingaroy State High School and to meet residents at the Kingaroy Library.
Compact Art At Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s council office is currently hosting a display of contemporary art prints housed in CD jewel cases presented by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts from Townsville.
Council Community Grants Round Opens
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the first round of funding offered under its Community Assistance Grant program for 2012/2013 is now open.
Students Take Over Wondai Gallery
The Wondai Art Gallery will be featuring the best of local students’ artwork with the opening next Friday night (August 3) of the biennial South Burnett High School Students art competition, sponsored by Stanwell Corporation.
Choirs Performing At Wondai Art Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery will be hosting an afternoon concert of choral singing on Sunday, August 5.
Private Funding May Save Fanfare
The State Government looks set to back down on its decision to scrap the popular Fanfare competition
$1000 Prize For Best-Dressed Tractor
The South Burnett’s unique arts festival, Tractor Tattoo 2012, is gaining momentum with the unveiling today of the latest way community groups and artists can get involved.
Looking For Artists In Motion
Nimué Gallery is looking for creative locals to take part in an art competition to be held in conjunction with the Motors in Motion festival which will be held at Kingaroy Airport on October 27.
Decision To Axe Fanfare Stuns Parents
The decision by the State Government to scrap the Fanfare music competition has locals seeing red.
Annual Concert At Taabinga
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding its annual concert at Taabinga Homestead on Sunday, August 26, at 2:30pm.
Be A Part Of Tractor Tattoo!
The South Burnett’s September arts spectacular Tractor Tattoo is looking for young performers who’d like to be a part of a one-off musical extravaganza.
New Batman Movie Starts Screening Today
The latest Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises will begin screening at Kingaroy’s Satellite Cinema today.
Taromeo CMC Celebrates 20 Years
More than 100 past and present members and supporters of the Taromeo Country Music Club gathered at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Sunday to celebrate the club’s 20th birthday.
Funding For Regional Events Closing Soon
Festival and event organisers have until 5:00pm on August 3 to be eligible to apply for funding under Round 23 of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program.
Ahoy Me Hearties!
Treasure Island Coming Soon
Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale Treasure Island will come to life in the South Burnett next week
Local Talent On Display
A large crowd turned out for the official opening of the latest exhibition at the Wondai Art Gallery
Taromeo CMC Celebrates
The Taromeo Country Music Club will be celebrating its 20th birthday on Sunday, July 15, with a social at the Blackbutt Community Hall.
