Feel like tapping your feet and singing to the beat? A community choir may be just the thing for you. Open to children aged between nine and 12, local artist Annette Dawes is calling on those who just can’t stop the music to come on down. “No experience is needed, anyone is welcome and no …

Music. An event filled with mystery, Sounds Around Town will take you on an adventure for the senses. As part of Art About Town month, a walking tour through Smithton will arrive at six unique locations with six surprise artists. Circular Head Council youth and community officer Jodie Saville said each short concert will have …

Music. The Spice Kids’ annual tour is returning to town this week promising entertainment for all. The Forest Primary School performance group will take to the streets of Smithton tomorrow (Friday November 8) to share in the merriment of the festive season. Stopping in at Emmerton Park, Wyndarra Centre and Giggles Early Learning first, the …

Event. Music lovers are invited to share in a collaborative experience when the Glen Hodges Quintet comes to town. Performing at Stanley Town Hall tomorrow night, the visit forms part of a free composition forum and concert series being held across the north west, allowing locals the opportunity to engage with composers on the music …

Choir. You really can’t stop the music, it seems! Around 30 people gather each Friday in the chapel at Emmerton Park to have a really good sing. They are called the ‘Emm and Friends Choir’. It all started two-and-a-half years ago after discussion between Christine Hyde (director of care at Emmerton Park) and Jan Krom …

Music. The Forest Primary School choir ‘Spice Kids’ went on tour last week spreading a contagious harmony of tunes everywhere they went. Stepping out of the classroom on Thursday to entertain the community with their singing and dancing, the group began their tour in front of a big crowd at Emmerton Park. Led by local …

Music. Locals that play at ‘Brackets and Jam’ for the first time can understandably be “a bit nervous” according to Charlie Don’t Surf lead vocalist/guitarist Jeff Power. However, he says those who have taken the opportunity to display their full array of musical talents in a relaxed atmosphere have flourished, quickly becoming “seasoned professionals” of …

Journey. A distinctive voice, multi-faceted musical talent and a genuine passion for the arts has opened up opportunities across the world for Hobart’s Dean Stevenson. A musician, songwriter, composer and lecturer, his performing resume to date varies from the eclectic halls of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), to supporting the likes of …

Church. Christian singer-songwriters Eric & Monique will be in Smithton next week, performing the gospel through word and song. As well as touring their home country, the Australian couple has been touring throughout USA, Europe and New Zealand since 2010. In speaking with the Chronicle about their upcoming visit to Smithton Christian Fellowship, Eric said …

Festival. Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence has been told a thing or two about Smithton. “I’ve been told great crowds – people that really love music,” says the Sydney-based artist. Wrapping up gigs in New South Wales for the Tamworth Country Music Festival and having taken home the coveted Golden Guitar for Female Artist of …