Youth

Six young bands from Muswellbrook, Cessnock, & Port Stephens have recorded a compilation CD of their own music. The CD will be launched at a gig at the Singleton Youth Venue. Singleton bands Long Story Short and Smoke Stack will be on stage and are hosting

the event. This project has been supported by fundingfrom Artstart. Singleton Youth Venue, 12-4pm. Cnr Bathurst and Pitt Sts., Singleton. For more details call 6571 4687.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 31ST

This grant is to help young people 12-25 to fund an event eg gigs, youth festivals, CD launches etc. Grants of up to $2500 are available. For details visit www.indent.net.au or call Richard Tamplenizza on 9699 9706.

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 26TH

This is open to youth 12 to 25 yrs, and provides an opportunity to win $500 as well as showcase your creative talent.

For details visit ww.youthweek.nsw.gov.au/download/

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 19TH

There are a number of categories including: Music, performance, and Junior (under 16 yrs), and participants can be solo or groups. There is the opportunity for some great prizes. The challenge takes place on the 18th October at the Arrowfield Estate winery, Golden Highway, Denman.

For registration form visit www.arrowfieldestate.com.au or call 6576 4041.

Musicians, clowns, street performers, food, wine, market stalls & plenty to do for the kids.

Arrowfield Estate winery, Golden Highway, Jerrys Plains. 10am to 6pm, $10 adult, $7.50 concession, & $40 family of 5, tickets can be pre-purchased on 6576 4041 or at the gate, for more details visit www.arrowfieldestate.com.au

A scary tour through the building telling a chilling, thrilling story and involving many of Newcastle's best actors and musicians. Kids from 6 are allowed in with their parents, but it's not for the squeamish. Great fun for families and horror fans. This year, we'll meet a troup of Dark Clowns. 

Come to the 6th Annual Art Bazaar Arts & Crafts Street Market on Saturday 6th of December, where you will experience the vibrant, exciting atmosphere of this increasingly popular event in beautiful tree-lined Laman Street.

There will be plenty to tempt visitors with over 45 stalls featuring locally-made arts and crafts, including ceramics, glasswork, jewellery, paintings, prints and drawings, textiles and fashion. Meet the artists and be delighted by buskers from Hunter School of Performing Arts, with great food and coffee just around the corner in Darby Street.