Candelo Arts Society

04/05/2022

Our friends at South East Arts & HeadLand Writers Festival Present ALMOST A MIRROR - A Mixtape Gig of 80s & Post-Punk - LIVE MUSIC + WORDS 🤩

8pm 20 & 21 MAY 2022 at the Tathra Hotel

If you could make the soundtrack to your life, a mixtape, what songs would you choose?

Almost a Mirror is an edgy mash up of live music and storytelling, based on Kirsten Krauth’s popular and critically acclaimed novel and podcast series of the same name.

Press play on Side A and take a journey through music from the late 70s-80s — where the post-punk world of St. Kilda’s Crystal Ballroom collides with the pop icons of Countdown.

Join Kirsten and extraordinary ensemble on this deep-dive into the iconic songs of the era – Wide Open Road, (I’m) Stranded, Alone With You, Shivers, a dash of Duran Duran and The Cramps – from the elegantly wasted to the neon lights.

The show is a collaboration with some of Australia’s top musicians including singer Angie Hart (Frente), singer / songwriter Michael Simic (Mikelangelo), vocalist / composer / performer Inga Liljestrom, singer / songwriter Heath Cullen, and singer / multi-instrumentalist Michael Mooney (Canada’s le trouble), plus special guests.

Kirsten’s writing hauntingly evokes the power of music to infuse our lives, while diving deep into loss, beauty, innocence and agency. Almost a Mirror reflects on the healing power of creativity and the everyday sacredness of family and friendship in the face of unexpected tragedy. Like fireflies to the light, characters Mona, Benny and Jimmy are drawn into the orbit of the Crystal Ballroom and the post-punk scene of 80s Melbourne, a world that includes Nick Cave and Dodge, a photographer pushing his art to the edge.

Almost a Mirror was shortlisted for the 2021 SPN Book of the Year Award and the Penguin Literary Prize, and was named in The Guardian’s ‘20 Best Australian Books of 2020’. The podcast revolves around Australian songs and includes interviews with Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper, Tex Perkins, Mick Harvey and The Triffids.

Tickets:
https://bit.ly/3vaKCW0

**DISCOVER NSW VOUCHERS ACCEPTED AT CHECKOUT! 🤩

03/05/2022

Our friends at South East Arts & HeadLand Writers Festival Present ALMOST A MIRROR - A Mixtape Gig of 80s & Post-Punk - LIVE MUSIC + WORDS 🤩

8pm 20 & 21 MAY 2022 at the

If you could make the soundtrack to your life, a mixtape, what songs would you choose?

Almost a Mirror is an edgy mash up of live music and storytelling, based on Kirsten Krauth’s popular and critically acclaimed novel and podcast series of the same name.

Press play on Side A and take a journey through music from the late 70s-80s — where the post-punk world of St. Kilda’s Crystal Ballroom collides with the pop icons of Countdown.

Join Kirsten and extraordinary ensemble on this deep-dive into the iconic songs of the era – Wide Open Road, (I’m) Stranded, Alone With You, Shivers, a dash of Duran Duran and The Cramps – from the elegantly wasted to the neon lights.

The show is a collaboration with some of Australia’s top musicians including singer Angie Hart (Frente), singer / songwriter Michael Simic (Mikelangelo), vocalist / composer / performer Inga Liljestrom, singer / songwriter Heath Cullen, and singer / multi-instrumentalist Michael Mooney (Canada’s le trouble), plus special guests.

Kirsten’s writing hauntingly evokes the power of music to infuse our lives, while diving deep into loss, beauty, innocence and agency. Almost a Mirror reflects on the healing power of creativity and the everyday sacredness of family and friendship in the face of unexpected tragedy. Like fireflies to the light, characters Mona, Benny and Jimmy are drawn into the orbit of the Crystal Ballroom and the post-punk scene of 80s Melbourne, a world that includes Nick Cave and Dodge, a photographer pushing his art to the edge.

Almost a Mirror was shortlisted for the 2021 SPN Book of the Year Award and the Penguin Literary Prize, and was named in The Guardian’s ‘20 Best Australian Books of 2020’. The podcast revolves around Australian songs and includes interviews with Chris Bailey, Ed Kuepper, Tex Perkins, Mick Harvey and The Triffids.

Tickets:

https://bit.ly/3vaKCW0

**DISCOVER NSW VOUCHERS ACCEPTED AT CHECKOUT! 🤩

26/10/2021

Hey guys! Did you know, the Candelo Village Festival is a biennial (not biannual!) festival, that means there won't be one in 2022, the next one will be most likely April 2023! (Volunteer burnout is a very real thing...)

Did you also know, this page is no longer active, we'll keep all our festival business going through the Candelo Arts Society page from now on! So please go and like that page, as we'll be deleting this one in a couple of days!

Also - did you know we send out a friendly little newsletter roughly once a month, that lets you know of any events or exciting things happening locally? Please sign up! There's a box to pop your email into at the bottom of our webpage: https://www.candeloartssociety.org/

Alright! Go and switch over to that other page if you don't want to lose touch!

Established in 1986, the Candelo Arts Society (CAS) is a not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a bright future. Showcasing local and touring performing artists and musicians.

30/04/2021

Gratitude and love still flowing after the 2021 festival! This is a public service announcement to say - we're CLOSING DOWN this page soon!! So please hop on over to Candelo Arts Society where all the good festival news will henceforth be!!!
(love this photo by David Rogers!)

08/04/2021

Did you know - we don't really use this page anymore! Sorry for any confusion, but please go and like Candelo Arts Society if you haven't already - that's the main page we use for festival stuff this year and we're going to take down this Village Festival page soon! Thanks for your support Friends!

24/03/2021

Bega Valley - you're amazing. The limited tickets for our Evening Program are already moving pretty quickly - and please don't forget to grab a (free) ticket for the festival day; this is an essential part of our covid-safety plan. Tickets are here: https://www.trybooking.com/BPXZT

You're all amazing. Did I say that?

You know who else is amazing? South East Arts, one of our major sponsors, along with Create NSW and Bega Valley Shire Council. Such genuine, effective support for small organisations trying to make a positive difference. THANK YOU!

31/01/2021

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Make + Mend
is a practice in cultivating creative community.

The idea is a weekly open creation space where you can come and bring-along something you are working on OR
come and dig through our growing suitcase of supplies and follow the thread of a new idea.

When the world gives us so many opportunities to disconnect, Make + Mend is about the courage we can find in togetherness.

No skills or experience required.
All are welcome.
Drop by and say hi.

Every Monday, 10am till noon, at the Candelo Town Hall Cafe.

Questions? Email Rae at [email protected]

{awesome unicorn by the ever-inspiring Sam Bailey }
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30/01/2021

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Make.
And then
make some more.
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Candelo Town Hall Cafe
Wednesday Feb 3rd
11-3
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30/01/2021

Art
will
always
lead
us
home.
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Fe3+
is a diverse and inspiring
exhibit of metal-based
{locally made}
work
on now
at the
Candelo Town Hall Cafe
till 7pm tonight
+
Wednesday 11-3
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👊🏼
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26/01/2021

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The is excited to spread the word about the Exhibit Opening of
✨
Fe3+
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this Friday, January 29th
at the Candelo Town Hall Cafe
6:30 - 9pm.

Fe3+ (or *Ferric*) will be a curated collection of metal-based work from local artists.

The opening night will feature grinding grooves from The Bega Sound Collective and sharp & shining tasties served out of the metal wonder that is .caravan
🔥

(Can’t make the opening? No worries! The show will be open for viewing on Saturday 11 - 7 and on Wed Feb 3, 11-3. )