Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival

The Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival (SHWF) was established in 2012 in the NSW country town of Bowral. Over the years the SHWF has attracted some

Nigel Featherstone

Everything I write, whether it’s a novel or a short story or something for the newspaper, everything starts as handwritten notes made at a desk.

Jess Howell

Jess started playing guitar about 7 years ago. She didn’t start singing until she joined the school choir. Soon after sge started busking and realised

Amber Kenny

Amber’s love of music comes from Robertson in the Southern Highlands where she lives on a farm with her family, horses and Maton guitar. Her

Green Door Studio

Green Door Studios is a dedicated space for workshops, classes, and all things creative. A place of welcome and inclusion which offers a wide variety

Harry Merriman

An emerging contemporary artist, working in photography and videography. Harry photographs the human condition of living in an urban environment Visit Harry’s Instagram  

River Road Creative Academy

River Road Creative Academy, a vibrant creative arts factory designed to nurture participants’ self-expression through music and the arts. Our innovative approach harmonizes wellbeing with

Jarrod Filmer

Adornment is commonly known as what we wear or what we take and appropriate to fit the body, this can be seen as how we

Alfie Walker

Alfie is a Wiradjuri Gibir, Yuin man & local Aboriginal story teller. Alfie is sharing his stories through Contemporary Aboriginal rock painting

Bowral Market – 2nd Saturday

The Bowral Market is one of the oldest and best attended markets in the Southern Highlands. Our quality Vendors offer an eclectic mix of foods,

Bonnie Wynne

Bonnie Wynne is the author of the Aurealis-shortlisted fantasy novel ‘The Ninth Sorceress’ (Talem Press, 2020). She has since released a further four novels in

Young LALC

247 Boorowa St, NSW 2594 02 6382 5669

Jean Mills

Jean Mills is a Wollondilly artist, writer, poet and activist.

Southern Highlands Children’s Choir

Southern Highlands Children’s Choir Commencing in 2024, the Southern Highlands Children’s Choir is a non-auditioned choir for children in Years 3-6. Rehearsals are held every

Gary Vehtic

Gary is a dedicated movie buff who enjoys making short films inspired by his favourite nostalgic movies. Gary also combines his love of film with design,

Dani Vittz

Dani Vittz Illustration I combine my skills in Animation, Graphics, Caricatures and Illustration to produce unique marketing content for advertising, logos, branding, explainer videos and

David Cole

David has been active in the Theatre community writing plays for many years using his journalism skills to find the heart of the story.

Yass Arts

A not for profit incorporated organization run by volunteers with the aim of celebrating arts & culture in the Yass Valley region.

Hilltops Regional Theatre Company Inc.

Hilltops Regional Theatre Company is a not-for-profit community organisation, based in Young, that provides opportunities and experiences associated with theatre productions and  entertainment for our

Furey Theatre

Since 2012 Furey Theatre has offered the opportunity to learn and immerse yourself in the theatre life

Orchard Street Gallery

Orchard Street Gallery is a small space with a big heart. We present regularly changing solo and group exhibitions of contemporary Australian art, with a

Sumit Ameria

Originally from India and fell in love with Australian plants! His detail is intriguing.

Bong Bong All Stars

The Bong Bong All-Stars, a group of four highly talented musicians, deliver a one of a kind sound that fuses funk, rock, jazz & blues into

Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum and Tower

Rocky Hill War Memorial opened in 1925 as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Goulburn who served during World War 1

Exeter Village Market – 1st Saturday

A country market with a vibrant community of makers, producers and sellers in one of the most beautiful settings in the NSW Southern Highlands.

Regular Music at the Goulburn Club

Goulburn Lilac City Festival Market – October Long Weekend

The Goulburn Lilac City Festival Market is held on the first Saturday of the month (excluding January) with local arts, crafts, produce, trash and treasure,

forssa light | Ayla Marika

Forssa Light Publishing Forssa Light offers hand-crafted visual branding, website development and graphic design for small business, creative professionals and events in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Goulburn

Amanda McLean

I have worked in Pastels for over 35 years and been teaching for 30 years. I have taught and exhibited around Australia and internationally. I

Lisa Maddern

Lisa makes pots that are wood or gas fired, while living off grid. Showing the amazing landscape where I live and work in rural NSW,

Turned Around

Wood Turning & Furniture Restoration – Michael Adamietz.

Dianna Hickey

I’ve been working with glass for over 20 years in a few forms but for 18 years using my kiln to make unique and colourful

Annie Lok

Australian Contemporary Artist and Historian. Proud Bisexual. Proud Mother. Proud Woman.

Stacey Lambert

Stacey Lambert I paint with acrylic. I love to show the value and beauty in things others may see as mundane. I aim for my

Pejar LALC

80 Combermere St Goulburn NSW 2580 (02) 4822 3552

Ngununggula Southern Highlands Regional Gallery

At Ngununggula, we have set our sights on becoming the central place for artistic expression, presentation, learning and discovery for generations to come.

History Goulburn

Goulburn District Historical and Genealogical Society Inc., trading as History Goulburn.

Lucy Lamb

Lucy Lamb is a freelance writer from Wiradjuri Land and is currently based on Ngunnawal Land in the nation’s capital. She is studying a Bachelor

Lizz Murphy

Binalong’s Lizz Murphy writes in a variety of styles from prose poetry to micro poetry and often incorporates found text. Lizz’ ninth poetry title The

Creative Gunning

An arts and crafts association in the charming village of Gunning, NSW.

Richard Maxwell Art

Photographer, digital artist, illustrator and truffle farmer in Marulan. Richard features birds and animals found on his property and neighbouring Bush land.

Ron McLaughlin

Ron sings songs of Australian Folk and Bush Ballads, Irish and Scottish songs , Country, Blues and popular songs of the 1960s and 1970s

Louise Adams

Australian contemporary artist creating unique 2D and 3D art.

Wired Lab

An artist led organisation evolving interdisciplinary art practices in rural Australia. The Wired Lab is a not-for-profit community and cultural development organisation located in the

Ruth Thompson

Wollondilly artist Ruth creates exquisite pieces of furniture in her chosen medium.

Jerikye Williams

Jerikye Williams is a Wiradjuri man, born in Cowra and living in Queanbeyan on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land. Jerikye is said to have been born with a guitar

Jacqui Brown

Jacqui’s artistic path began in the tranquil landscapes of Burrawang, NSW, where the influences of a quilting mother, a crafty grandmother, and a sketch book

Rosie Ricketson

Rosie is a creative producer working across film, theatre, podcast, and community engagement.

Elizabeth Burton

Painting – Liz Burton is an award winning painter and printmaker. Her works are in private collections all over the world.

Goulburn Parkside Community Market – 2nd Saturday of the Month

The Parkside Markets are a country market operating in Montague Street, Goulburn, every second Saturday of the month. A Goulburn Rotary Club project, the Parkside

Lynne Flemons

An established artist who has completed numerous commissions and residencies in Australia and internationally.

Alyce King

After discovering community theatre at the age of 12, Alyce dove head first into singing and acting and has been a regular on stage ever

Picton Theatre Group

Performing live plays (comedies, dramas, or musicals) for over 40yrs in Picton, with everyone involved onstage (and behind the scenes) volunteers from the community.

Lesley Sykes

Lesley enjoys playing with different media, ‘mucking around’, with charcoal, graphite, pastel, inks, paint – pushing and pulling on wet and dry surfaces just to

Music Theatre Projects Ltd

Passionate about building work opportunities in this region and helping develop a strong, viable, production & performance industry.

Amelia Whalley-Routley

Amelia was part of the ensemble cast in the current Lieder Theatre Production of Motherhood the Musical, a laugh-out-loud musical comedy that documents the wonderful,

Caitlin Sheedy

Cat Sheedy is a young First Nations woman from the Hilltops Shire, currently residing in Young after spending much of her childhood and early teens

Annemaree Dalziel

Annemaree Dalziel is an interdisciplinary artist and creative producer. She creates costumes, sets and installations for contemporary performance, notably with Stalker Theatre, The Opera Project,

Bundanoon Makers Market – 1st and 3rd Sunday

The Bundanoon Makers Market is a fabulously friendly local market crammed with arts, crafts and music. We also have fresh local produce, breads, eggs and

Young Society of Artists Inc

A friendly group of artists, from beginners to experienced, in the Cherry Capital of Australia, south-west slopes of NSW

Hillside Pottery

Peter Schmid is a Swiss trained production potter, based in Australia. Apprenticed to Thomas Herman 1986-1990.Zweisimmen.Switzerland.

Brian Rapsey

Expert Visual Storyteller – filmmaker with 20 + years industry experience: cinematographer, editor, photographer.

Richard J Bell

Contemporary Creative Soul and is a multiform artist, who delves into genres such as creative memoirs, contemporary poetry, lived experience opinion pieces, sculpture, photography and

Ben Lyon, Ben’s Boxes

Hand crafted, custom designed timber boxes for sale in Wollondilly, NSW.

Berrima District Museum

Located in the delightful historic village of Berrima, Southern Highlands this exceptional museum brings to life the history of the district.

Tarago Art & Craft Market – 5th Saturday

Naomi Taylor Royds

Naomi’s sculptural works often reveal that which is hidden, forcing the viewer to question their own veiled emotions or to experience, just for a moment,

Rocky Hill Musical Theatre Company

Goulburn and surrounds’ local musical theatre company, hosting up to three shows per year to entertain the community.

Windellama Market – 3rd Sunday

Pam Luke

Southern Highlands artist known for her vibrant contemporary Aboriginal art that reflects her Daruk heritage and deep connections within the Indigenous community. Pam’s creative process

Jane Ahlquist

Jane loves to adapt traditional stories and fairytales to theatre, having produced micro performances, and some larger stage pieces.

Marjo Hallowell

Marjo Hallowell has been writing as long as she can remember. Find out more about Marjo

Kate Butler

Mosaic Artist. Stones whisper stories from the past. Their language travels through touch, smell, sound and their embedded memories. Kate works with a diverse mixture

Robyn Kinsela

Robyn is an oil, watercolour and acrylic painter living in Southern Highlands. She also creates works on paper including prints and mixed media.

Dianna Nixon

Sharing creative pursuits, including from Music Theatre Projects Ltd (NFP production company), and Wild Voices Music Theatre (voice & piano studio).

Ben Malone

Ben started learning guitar as a child, playing in school bands and at his local church. Now he is a popular performer in the Southern

Arts Health Business

Studio based Arts therapy, workshops and support for all abilities in Yass. Focus on Printmaking and Clay. Life is unpredictable and sometimes amazing

Loraine Coles

Painting – Loraine Coles’, art is her passion! Creating abstract works using mixed-media.

Outsider Gallery at Captains Flat | Gunter

For many years Gunter and partner Christine ran the famous Outsider Cafe Lounge Gallery from the gallery to rave reviews. The unique atmosphere and Christine’s

Mandy McDonald

Mandy’s art is influenced by Bauhaus movement. She also likes the egalitarian notion of no separation between art and craft.

Elise Bennett

Elise Bennett paints in a style that captures the finest details within her paintings with the use of vibrant colour palettes and understanding of light.

Desmond Freeman

In recent times Desmond has begun to devote most of his time to painting and has participated in commercial exhibitions of his work and has

P & J Design

Aboriginal family (3 generations) We paint a wide range of upcycled & usable art

Julie Haeusler

Hand built pottery. Seeking inspiration from the natural world.

Mittagong Market – 3rd and 5th Saturdays

Local Produce, Artisian Goods & Quality second hand items & Antiques. Friendly, affordable country markets for everyone!

The Venue

Do you need a venue with a difference ? Or a Retro Game party ? Or maybe a dance &/or karaoke party ? Need a

Sandra Passerman

Wingecarribee, ceramic artist.

Jessica Conneely, Dance 4 Wellbeing

Established in 2017 by Jessica Conneely, Dance4Wellbeing is one of Australia’s most innovative providersfor over 55s, delivering programs across the Arts Health sector. Jessica Conneely BA

Dalton Hall

Currently, the hall is used by the local community craft and tai chi groups,  and the local public-school students for assemblies and plays.  Landcare and

Kimi Hall

Kimi is a devoted teacher & burgeoning author and illustrator of quality children’s literature. Raised as a biracial child of a single parent home, surrounded

Joe Caseley

Jo Caseley is an emotive singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who transports her audience through all the feels. She cut her teeth busking the streets of Kings Cross and

Ken Stewart

Music, society and environment. Band: Urban Guerillas

Sarah Norton

Sarah Norton Creative As a multidisciplinary artist, my work is a reflection of the interconnectedness of various art forms and the human experience. Through my

Andrew May

Andrew May practices across the fields of Photography, Painting, Sculpture and Works on Paper and has exhibited artworks in numerous local and international awards and

Catherine Ward, Studio 91

An artist keeping life simple & vanlife.

Water Through Reeds Gallery

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Bungendore, Water Through Reeds Art Gallery beckons art enthusiasts with its charm. Gallery Director, Tika Robinson

Sylvie Carter

Sylvie is an Australian representational artist specialising in landscape, figurative and portraiture painting. She describes her style as direct and intuitive and believes that at

Stewart James

Stewart is a Wiradjuri man, born and raised in Narrandera and now residing in Young NSW.  “My art has given me opportunities that I did

Ang Hart

AngHart Gallery- Contemporary Australian Abstract Artist. Ang Hart captures the essence of the Australian landscape and infuses it into her canvases with bold colours, abundant

Paul Paviour

Paul Paviour OAM FRCO (14 April 1931 – 24 May 2024) was an English composer, organist and conductor based in Australia. He is best known for his contribution to