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Rowena Tall teaches music to St John’s Junior Shool, and this year her students are producing Seussical Jnr, a musical based on the books and characters created by Dr Seuss.

 

 

 

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Alternate rock band Dead Letter Circus is heading for the Stro after touring the USA. Guitarist Rob Maric highlights the contentious issue of coal seam gas in their No Fracking Way Tour, to help raise public awareness of this global issue. Read more

We spoke to Liz Egan, PLC parent and P&F member about the recent PLC High Tea. Liz tells us about this highlight on the PLC calendar, which is one of the many community events that PLC Armidale is so well known for.

 

 

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This year PLC Armidale has seen nine of its students take top honours in the composition section of the Armidale Eisteddfod.

 

 

 

 

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Meet band members of Manic Sleeper Cell, Devon, Matt and Richard, who’ve created New England Plugs IN. This is an event aimed at putting local original bands on the national music map.

 

 

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When Tyla Warskitt decided to chase her dream of dance, she did not expect to be releasing a debut album only a few years later. Here’s an insight into her journey from small town Guyra girl to rising star – Tyla Guy. Read more

Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova and French pianist Cédric Tiberghien, two of the world’s greatest young musicians, combine to present their first Musica Viva tour this month. Fresh from successful concerts in the UK and Europe, they will appear at The Armidale Town Hall, Saturday23 October, at 7pm. Read more

Leanne Roobol is the Director of Music at New England Girls’ School. She tells us about NEGS’ philosophy of a quality music education that is accessible by all students.

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