A one day boutique festival of folk music and dance from around the world with an amazing line up including Narrownecks, Vocal Edge, Murtaza and Rahim Damoon, Cat &n Clint, Craig Woodward, Raduga Trio, Paskalia Balkan Boogie, Alan Healy and more. Tickets $15-$25.
A heart opening and deep listening experience… You are invited to share with us a cup of sacred cacao from Colombia. – Deep relaxation – Heart opening – Releasing stress and tension from body and mind. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with oneself and become more self-aware and grounded delighted with ... Read more
The Festival of Resilience kicks off with a fun, free community event celebrating resilience and showcasing local, practical approaches to sustainability, climate action and caring for country. Performances, talks, art, music. All welcome! Starting from 11am at Carrington Place performers include: Aria winner Mic Conway, better known from the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. Bring along a ... Read more
Everyone is invited to bring along a musical instrument made out of junk and have a play with our iconic man of music and merriment - Mic Conway! If you need some help check out his youtube video: "How to make music with anything" This special performance is part of the ReGENERATE Opening Event.
A playful, interactive workshop utilising games, nature exploration, original songs and art-marking to foster curiosity and learn about the diversity and ecological needs of bees and other insects. For youngsters 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. Facilitator Amelie Ecology is an ecologist, educator and musician based in Blackheath who loves to connect young people ... Read more
Pre-Loved Fashion Market, Performances & Street Art Coming to Springwood In September! Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam, is a free community event taking place in Springwood on Saturday 17 September. Stomping Ground: Rummage & Roam will present a vibrant pre-loved clothing and vintage fashion market with creative, eco-friendly workshops and local maker stalls offering a ... Read more
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The theme for 2022 is: End racism - Build peace. For more information visit: ... Read more
Let's get together and celebrate!We've come through a tough time together lately... We've had a year or two like no other, and we're still standing! We'veseen neighbours reaching out to each other offering support and friendship, and that deserves to be celebrated. How can we gettogether in our neighbourhoods to enjoy our community bond and ... Read more
Saturday : Keep your eyes out for the Climate Action Superheroes, WaterWiz, Veg Head and Fashion Fixer who will be wandering the crowd educating on how you can help be a planet protector! Take the Superhero Pledge! Saturday: Collaborative Art Project -A free family friendly art project where together, we will create a layered collage ... Read more
Leura Public School hosts a Spring Fair and Open Day to celebrate the launch of the Yanema Budjery Gumada walking trail around the school that features 14 unique sites of cultural, ecological and historical significance. The trail name means 'walk with good spirit' and was chosen by Darug artist and cultural educator Leanne Tobin, whose ... Read more
Probus Clubs provide friendship, fun and fellowship for active retirees through outings, club meetings with speakers and various activities. As we know, connection with others is key to the health and wellbeing of people through all stages of their lives. Friendship in retirement is key to a positive outlook and greater resilience as we age. ... Read more
Katoomba Community Garden's annual festival of community, creativity and place. Music, workshops, circus, picnic and play!
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
