Bundanoon Folk Festival 24-26 November 2023

October 20, 2023Posted in: Community, Events

Folk Band Black Cyress

Organisers of the all-new Bundanoon Folk Festival this November 24-26 say it’s heart-warming to see the village community rally to lend their time and skills to bring the Festival to life. An immersive weekend experience, the Festival will bring a wide variety of live performance styles to our Shire assisted by grant funding through Council’s...

Assisting with Exemption for community events

September 8, 2023Posted in: Community

We’re advocating for village communities who told us the requirements of a DA to hold events on bushfire-prone land was prohibiting social connection. Our village communities have for 5 years sought changes that will allow events such as carols in the park or local fundraisers on sports ovals, which are largely run by community volunteers,...

Bowral Memorial Hall “has a very good vibe!”

June 6, 2023Posted in: Community, Events

Govenor, MP's and Administrator cutting the red ceremonial ribbon

So said Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW, in her address on Friday 2 June at the launch of the newly refurbished Bowral Memorial Hall. With the cutting of the red ribbon, Her Excellency officially opened the doors to a whole new chapter in cultural experiences to come, for Wingecarribee...

A cultural transformation to revitalise our community

June 2, 2023Posted in: Community, Events

pic of inside the BMH

As recent investment in local arts, culture and heritage revitalises regional communities, Southern Highlands residents are ready to embrace a new era of cultural experiences with the much-anticipated unveiling of Bowral Memorial Hall. Now the only venue of its kind in the Shire, with a capacity of 300, including retractable seating for 125, excellent acoustics...