Vintage tractors in the Grand Parade. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Cattle judging. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. The Butterfly Lady. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Paddy Doolan’s ‘largest’ cattle pumpkin. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. Dog High Jump. Photo: Marc Dalmulder. GLOUCESTER cemented its reputation as the fireworks capital of the Mid North Coast with a spectacular display to finish this year’s […]
Smiths Lake artists combine for Gloucester exhibition
ANNE Grant, Johanna de Roder and Paula Koert-Bain live on the same street in Smiths Lake. However it was not until their separate daily walks crossed paths that they discovered a shared connection: art. Combining textiles, ceramics, and drawing, the three artists will present an exhibition titled “Three Artists One Place” at the Gloucester Gallery, […]
Gloucester singer-songwriter Jess Coombes launches new single
Gloucester artist Jess Coombes has released her third single. Photos: Jake Davey Studios. Gloucester artist Jess Coombes has released her third single. Photos: Jake Davey Studios. THIRD time’s a charm for Gloucester singer-songwriter Jess Coombes who released her new single, The In Between, on Thursday, 12 February. The In Between continues her focus on telling […]
‘Liminal’: an exhibition by the Artists of Wallamba
Vicki Mullins. Photo: Wendy Buswell. Carmel Spark, Susie Oldfield, Ariane Bell and Jeri McElroy. ARTISTS of Wallamba, a group of creatives from Nabiac and surrounding areas whose work includes ceramics, fibre art, acrylics, oils, mixed media, sculpture and jewellery, are exhibiting at the Gloucester Gallery. Mixed media artist Ariane Bell said, “We love the Gloucester […]
Sydney-based artists exhibition at Gloucester Gallery
GLOUCESTER Gallery opens its 2026 exhibition season with a show by Sydney-based mother-and-son artists Andrea Noice and Marley Colbourne. The exhibition marks the pairs’ second collaborative show at the gallery. Andrea said returning to the gallery was an easy choice. “The space is light and generous. “Charlie, GACCI’s administrator (Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council Incorporated), […]
Gloucester’s New Year celebrations go off with a huge crowd welcoming 2026
The enthusiastic mosh Pit. Photo: Trudy Schultz The spectacular fireworks display. Photo: Jools Samerski OVERCOMING recent uncertainty about whether the event could proceed, this year’s Gloucester New Year’s music and fireworks celebrations went off with a bang, with attendance exceeding all expectations. Since its modest beginnings with just 2,700 attendees, the festival has skyrocketed in […]
The report provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities for those involved in music outside metropolitan areas. Photo: MusicNSW.
New report on strengthening regional music communities
MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional & Remote Music Summit […]
Ebony Bennett’s exhibition Wild Life opens at the Gloucester Gallery
Ebony Bennett. Photo: supplied. Gallah Cockatoos, painted by Ebony. Photo supplied. WILD Life, an exhibition by Newcastle artist Ebony Bennett, will be on display at the Gloucester Gallery from 3 to 28 December. Ebony said she is looking forward to returning to Gloucester Gallery, following her previous experience. “I love presenting my work in regional […]
Gloucester’s New Year’s Eve celebrations to go ahead, but community support vital
The moshpit at the 2024 New Year’s event. Spectacular fireworks at the 2024 New Year’s event. Photo: supplied AFTER a period of uncertainty, the Gloucester Business Chamber has confirmed that its free New Year’s Eve celebration will go ahead for 2025. Entirely self-funded, the event was at risk of cancellation due to difficulty securing sufficient […]
Annual Members Exhibition opens at Gloucester gallery
‘A Grey Day’ by Don Whitten. ‘The Parrot’ by Suzanne Cross. ‘Connections’ 1-3 by Helen Whan. Pamela Cosgrove’s three striking acrylic paintings. APPROXIMATELY fifty patrons and guests gathered at Gloucester Gallery of Art on Friday 10 October for the opening of the 2025 Annual Members Exhibition. Treasurer Jean Buettel welcomed all guests, offering a brief […]
