Wauchope Community Arts Council

16/02/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day Shared Lunch – Fundraiser Event 🌸

Join Wauchope Community Arts and the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group for a shared lunch celebrating International Women’s Day.

We’re grateful for the support of the Afghan Women Support Association in Sydney, who will be sharing a special video about the situation in Afghanistan and their work supporting women in both Afghanistan and Australia.

This is a fundraising event, with all proceeds going directly to women in Afghanistan, administered by the Afghan Women Support Association.

🎟 Tickets $10 via https://events.humanitix.com/international-women-s-day-lunch-yzn537va
📍 Wauchope Community Arts Hall
🗓 Sunday 8 March, 12pm
🥗 Please bring a plate to share

There’ll be time to connect, catch up with friends, and meet new people in a welcoming community space.

You can also support the cause by entering the raffle or making a donation on the day. A painting by Eric Fordyce is among the raffle prizes.

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect and make a difference.

07/02/2026

We still have a few tickets left for this afternoon's show with Monica Trapaga.
This will be an amazing show!

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-pocket-trio-z5ub9s3e

Monica Trapaga is a consummate performer, her warmth, wit and distinctive raspy voice have been instrumental to her success featuring in premiere venues and ...

24/01/2026

We’re starting off this year with a Sunday show featuring & The Pocket Trio. Sunday February 8th. Doors at 1:30pm and show starts at 2. We’re excited! 😊

Get your tickets while you can!
🎟️ via our website (link in bio)

24/01/2026

We’re starting off this year with a Sunday show featuring Monica Trapaga & The Pocket Trio. Sunday February 8th. Doors at 1:30pm and show starts at 2. We’re excited! 😊

Get your tickets while you can!
🎟️
https://events.humanitix.com/the-pocket-trio-z5ub9s3e

12/01/2026

On Saturday March 28th, ARIA Award-winning tabla virtuoso Bobby Singh is coming to Wauchope Arts Hall to promote his extraordinary new album Sutradhaar - a deeply collaborative and cross-cultural musical journey featuring some of Australia’s finest musicians and composed by his guru, Dr Aneesh Pradhan. Meaning ‘string-holder’ or ‘narrator’ in Sanskrit, Sutradhaar’s compositions were written by Dr Aneesh Pradhan and arranged Sydney-based jazz icon, Sandy Evans, before being recorded and woven together into a rich, genre-defying suite of music by a family of extraordinary musicians including Jeff Lang, Greg Sheehan, Lara Goodridge, Shenzo Gregorio, Ben Walsh, Zela Margossian and Tjupurru. The result is an album that transcends genre and geography, bridging Indian classical traditions, jazz, and blues, grounded by the deep resonance of Australian soil through the inclusion of the didgeribone.

Tickets available now: https://events.humanitix.com/bobby-singh-and-friends

09/01/2026

On Saturday March 14, Eishan Ensemble returns to Wauchope as part of a powerful national tour celebrating their 10th anniversary. Led by Iranian-Australian tar virtuoso and composer Hamed Sadeghi , the ARIA-nominated ensemble weaves Persian classical music with contemporary jazz and cinematic improvisation, creating a sound both deeply rooted and boldly modern.

Joined by Michael Avgenicos (saxophone), Adem Yilmaz (percussion), and Maximillian Alduca (double bass), Eishan Ensemble has developed a distinctive and emotive musical language shaped by the diverse backgrounds and artistry of its members.

Over the past decade, the ensemble has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, and Asia, performing to acclaim at major venues and festivals including the Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre, Auckland Arts Festival, WOMADelaide, Barcelona BAM, London Jazz Festival, Rome Jazz Festival, the Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne International Jazz Festivals, Sydney Festival, Brisbane Festival, and many more.

This special anniversary tour offers audiences an intimate, moving, and globally resonant musical experience.

Tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/eishan-ensemble-sqvl6bcc

07/01/2026

Coming up next month on Sunday February 8th, join Monica Trapaga and The Pocket Trio for an afternoon of swinging jazz, good humour, and infectious energy.

One of Australia’s favourite entertainers, Monica brings her signature warmth, wit, and charisma to the stage, honed through her years with Play School, Pardon Me Boys, and Monica and the Moochers. She has described her “fairly crazy Latin family” as instrumental in developing her musical tastes and influencing her exploration of a range of contemporary styles performing with jazz, pop and big bands. A born entertainer, this veteran performer has covered a plethora of musical styles and settings, from lounge to swing and Afro-Cuban big band, delighting audiences.Joining her are The Pocket Trio; a feel-good jazz ensemble known for their tight arrangements and groovy pockets. They take inspiration from the classic piano trios from the jazz canon, from Oscar Peterson, Bill Charlap, Christian McBride, and Ahmad Jamal.

Tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/the-pocket-trio-z5ub9s3e

06/01/2026

Hard to believe we’re already almost a week into the new year. Over the past year, Wauchope Arts Hall has been filled with music, stories and shared moments that remind us why this place matters. As we continue celebrating 30 years of Wauchope Arts, we want to sincerely thank everyone who bought a ticket, showed up, spread the word and supported live music in our community. A special thank you to the local artists who performed at our Summer Chai fundraiser, it was a beautiful night of local singer songwriters and the feedback from the audience said it all.

Your support keeps the hall alive, the lights on and the stage open for artists from near and far. It’s what allows this special place to keep creating unforgettable experiences for our community and beyond. We look forward to seeing you soon, with three amazing gigs coming up to kick off our 2026 program... Watch this space!

Artwork by Luke Lucas

04/01/2026

Ten years ago today, Jeff Lang with Maru Tarang at Wauchope arts..sublime music from Bobby Singh , Asin Langa & Bhungar Manganiyar at Wauchope Community Arts Council

29/11/2025

Dear Friends of Wauchope Arts.
A reminder that this fabulous documentary is on today. 4pm at the Majestic Port Macquarie, with a Q&A with Mic Conway!

26/11/2025

Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, November 29, for the Summer Chai Fundraiser, a warm and uplifting night of live music featuring a wonderful mix of local performers sharing new work and fresh sounds. It is a relaxed community evening filled with creativity, connection and great company. You can also enjoy a cosy early dinner from 6 pm, with home made dhal and soup available for just ten bucks! The perfect way to settle in before the music begins.

Tickets available via https://www.trybooking.com/DGVNC