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22/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Concert and Workshop this Saturday. Workshop at 2pm and Concert at 7.30pm. Tickets at the door. Prebook workshop please. fans Northern Arts Hotel Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds The Coolroom at The Northern Arts Hotel

If you’re a fan of blues-roots, contemporary folk or simply love world-class guitar playing, you won’t want to miss this night! It’s a personal, powerful and unmistakably Geoff Achison experience. Get up close and personal with one of Australia’s most respected guitarists at one of Central Victoria’s favourite listening spots.

‘Geoff is one of the finest blues guitarists I know,’ Jorma Kaukonen, Jefferson Airplane

Geoff Achison, a Melbourne-based guitarist, is bringing his acclaimed Solo Acoustic Show back to the Goldfields, playing The Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel in Castlemaine on Saturday 9 May at 7.30pm.

With just his voice and guitar, Geoff creates thoughtfully crafted originals, reimagined classics and simply masterful acoustic guitar in a setting that’s perfect for nuance and connection.
This special performance is happening on the eve of his upcoming UK tour (May 22 – June 22), so it’s a unique opportunity to see him at home just before he heads overseas.

It’s a one-night-only event. One man. One guitar. A lifetime of music.
Book early to make sure you get a seat for this rare and personal celebration of a true Australian original.

Geoff Achison - Acoustic Guitar Workshop
2-4pm Saturday 9th May
Come along for a pretty good afternoon of guitar chat with the internationally recognised guitarist and songwriter, Geoff Achison! In this friendly 2-hour session, Geoff will share some awesome tips and tricks to help you make the most of your acoustic guitar. A master of creating big sounding arrangements without any gadgets, Geoff loves sharing his knowledge, making it a lot of fun.

Workshop tickets are $50, Concert tickets $28
Both Workshop and Concert are $70

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/geoff-achison-concert

28/04/2026

COUNTRY CLASSICS
Hank Williams & the Country Queens
Suzette Herft and The Quarry Hillbillies

A CONCERT IN 2 PARTS:
Part 1
The Quarry Hillbillies
Chris Jacobs (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Pete Fidler (harmony vocals, guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo) are Bendigo based musicians The Quarry Hillbillies. In Part 1 of concert they explore the songs of the Gentleman of Country - Hank Williams an early pioneer of Country Music, who is regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of the 20th century.

Part 2
Suzette Herft & Pete Fidler
Suzette captures the heart, humour and soul of the women who made Country Music shine.
Step back into the Golden Era of Country Music with her heartfelt tribute to the legendary women who shaped the genre.
Classic Queens of Country honours icons like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and more. A celebration of their timeless songs, powerful stories, and unmistakable spirit.

7.30pm Friday 1 May
Tickets $25, $20 Coolmates
https://events.humanitix.com/herft-and-fidler

16/04/2026

Welcome to the 2614 edition of our Enews, Last week showed the diversity of our Coolroom program with World Music, Poetry, NY Jazz, a free Movie and even a few Ukes thrown in for good measure. This week we wrap up April with Folk, Country/Zydeco and Contemporary Jazz.
This week we are hosting.
Fri 17 April | 7.30pm MVD: Songs and Tales of Texas and Louisiana
Sun 19 April | 2pm Secret Movie Matinee
End the weekend with a surprise! Join us for a weekly cinematic journey. Free entry. - https://mailchi.mp/northernartshotel/our-weekly-enews-11052972

09/04/2026

This week we are hosting four events
Thursday, 9 April | 7:30pm Womaloya: Réunion Island meets Australia

Friday, 10 April | 7:30pm Book Launch: Writing on Wild Water by Ross Donlon

Saturday, 11 April | 7:30pm Maggie Jackson NY Jazz Trio & Irish Friends

Sunday, 12 April | 2:00pm Secret Movie Matinee

New to our schedule and this weeks Enews is: Heart Songs: Dave Steel, Rose Bygrave and Wayne Jury on Saturday 25 July at 7.30pm

Have a great week. The crew at The Northern Arts Hotel - https://mailchi.mp/northernartshotel/our-weekly-enews-11052636