Glen Innes-born singer and storyteller Darren Coggan is set to return to his hometown with a performance honouring one of music’s most enduring figures, Cat Stevens. The event will take place on Sunday, 19 January, at 2:30 pm at The Glen Innes Chapel Theatre. In his latest production, Remember the Days of Cat Stevens, Darren revisits the music and legacy of the iconic artist, whose work captured the spirit of a turbulent era. Amidst the fear of nuclear war, the Vietnam War, civil rights unrest, intergenerational conflict, and the outrage over burned bras, perceived immorality, and drug use, Cat Stevens…
Latha-fhèill' Anndra sona dhuibh uile or, Happy St. Andrew's Day to all! At 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 30 November, the Scottish flag-lowering ceremony took place at the Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes. Due to ongoing rain, most of the festivities were relocated to the cozy atmosphere of The Croft. The event, well-attended by locals and TV media, marked St. Andrew’s Day—a celebration observed not only in Scotland but also in several Eastern European countries and Scottish communities worldwide. Filmed by SBS/NITV along with Ernie Dingo in attendance, the program kicked off with a welcome by MC Petar Grulovic, proprietor…
Online applications are open now for performers, traders, clans, societies, buskers and volunteers wanting to be part of the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes, NSW. Just three months ago, Glen Innes experienced one of its biggest-ever Australian Celtic Festivals, with over 5,000 attendees taking part in the four-day celebration of Celtic heritage and culture. Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Rob Banham shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event. “The Australian Celtic Festival has long been a highlight of our region’s cultural calendar, and 2025 promises to be another unforgettable celebration. We are proud to showcase the rich heritage…
