Malachi Gilmore Hall

Oberon Interesting Things
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Walk on in to an exhibition of Interesting Things from the hands, homes and histories of Oberon. Along with a piece or two from the Malachi’s own discoveries, we will have ‘things’ we think you will find interesting, that our friends at the Oberon District Museum, the team at Jenolan Caves House, and local residents have unearthed, uncovered or created.
The Malachi will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Air Mass - Nick Russoniello
2025-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
An unmissable & immersive musical experience that will ‘shatter the glass between the musician and the audience’. (Limelight Magazine)
Nick Russoniello returns to the Malachi after his hugely popular show in January, Echoes of the Picture Palace.
Air Mass, a new concert experience by award-winning saxophonist & composer Nick Russoniello, redefines the boundaries of the solo saxophone recital. Touring nationally in 2025, this show combines extreme saxophone playing, audience generated sounds, live looping, body percussion and more.
Expect a seamless blend of lyricism and groove as the program moves between the elegance of Telemann and Debussy to the energy of beatbox & Daft Punk. The concert also features the world premiere of Russoniello’s new original composition Air Mass.
Russoniello is one of Australia’s leading composer-performers. He has performed as a soloist with many of Australia’s premier arts organisations including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, ABC Classic FM and Musica Viva Australia. His music for saxophone is also played regularly by saxophonists all around the world.
“There are two markers of a Nick Russoniello world premiere: an overwhelming sense of fun; and a unique hook to shatter the glass between the musicians and the audience… He’s an exceptional performer and soloist – you almost have to laugh in astonishment at some of what he delivers.”
Limelight Magazine
“Not all world premieres are created equal. Hand on heart, for me this was the best I’ve heard so far, and judging by the audience reaction at the close of the piece, everyone seemed to feel the same.”
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This concert is supported by Live Music Australia.

Café Latte Orchestra
2025-10-01 11:00 - 11:45 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
The Café Latte Orchestra was established in 2005 by Mark Walton, a highly respected clarinet and saxophone performer, teacher, and music advocate. Mark invited his amateur woodwind friends to join and arranged wonderful music for them to play with parts that were a perfect match for their playing level.
Now, twenty years later the Café Latte Orchestra (‘the happiest orchestra in the world’) gathers two to three times a year in different locations around Australia and New Zealand to explore new repertoire and renew old friendships. There are well over 100 orchestra members, and they choose which workshops they would like to attend.
After last year’s success they are returning to the Malachi for three days of workshops and are once again putting on a special concert on Wednesday morning, October 1st. They will play an enchanting selection of classics and toe tapping jazzy numbers.​
The concert will run for 45 minutes – please join us for a morning of great music, morning tea and happiness!
Tickets $15 available at the door.

The Heart Collectors
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:45 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
From acoustic harmony lead ballads to Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes, Australian four piece ‘Epic Folk’ group The Heart Collectors capture the essence of inspiration, honesty of love, and the nature of the cosmos in their music.
From humble beginnings in regional NSW, the last 7 years have seen the band regularly sought out by some of the biggest international music conferences and festivals in the world, including South by South-West, Folk Alliance International, NAMM, Canadian Music Week, and Global Music Match. They have wowed audiences, representing Australia with their tight vocal harmonies, intricately beautiful musicianship, and larger than life stage presence and performance. Following the success of their “Austin To Boston” USA tour in early 2024 with 13 sold out shows, the band’s tour was extended for an additional 6 months following up invitations to perform across Canada and the USA.
The band completed their 9 month headline USA tour with their album The Space Between being named a finalist for Best Album at the International Folk Music Awards 2025, alongside Sierra Ferrell, Kaia Kater, and Aoife O’Donovan.
Catch The Heart Collectors live for an unforgettable afternoon of four part vocal harmonies and an electrifying performance at the historic Malachi Gilmore Hall.
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Laughs Out West
2025-11-08 18:30 - 21:30 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Laughs Out West is coming to town!!! Presented by Blue Mountains Comedy & Arts on Tour. Join a showcase of Australia’s top comedians as they bring some belly laughs and good vibes to Oberon.

This year’s line up includes:
Sean Woodland (Melbourne International Comedy Festival)

Has more than the average number of laughs up his sleeve…Do Woodland and yourself a favour and get along.” The Adelaide Advertiser.

Carolyn Swindell (Sydney Comedy Festival)

“Swindell weaves a complex and compelling narrative that had her audience surprised and spellbound.” ArtsHub.

Marty Bright (Lithgow Comedy Festival)

“Rapid fire, high level of spontaneousness and crowd engagement” – Illawarra Flame.

Plus Special Guests
Ticket Holders are welcome to join the comedians from the Pre Show Q&A Meet n Greet, where they will have the chance to learn more about getting started in the stand up comedy scene.

6:30 PM – 7 PM – PRE SHOW Q&A – MEET & GREET
7:30 PM – 8 PM – DOORS & SEATING
8 PM – 9:30 PM – SHOW

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This event is supported by Arts OutWest and Arts On Tour

Oberon Overture - Chamber Music Festival Gala
2025-11-21 18:30 - 19:45 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Oberon’s third Chamber Music Festival kicks off a fabulous weekend with three chamber works for piano and strings.
Thanks to the support of Oberon Council, this concert is offering half-price tickets to Oberon 2787 residents.
The Festival Gala brings together leading chamber musicians for an evening of chamber masterworks. The program features Rossini’s youthful Sonata No. 1 in G major , Hummel’s lively Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 87, and Mendelssohn’s rarely heard Piano Sextet in D major, Op. 110.
The concert features artists: Emma Jardine (violin), Brigid Coleridge (violin), Tobias Breider (viola), Rachel Siu (cello), Kees Boersma (double bass), and Bernadette Harvey (piano).
After the performance, stay for an onstage conversation with the musicians, hosted by our much-loved festival guide, Andy Bromberger. Join the musicians for drinks and a slice of pizza bianca in the Malachi foyer and enjoy a fitting start to the festival weekend.
Program:
Hummel – Piano Quintet Op.87
Rossini – Sonata No. 1 in G major for 2 violins, cello and bass
Mendelssohn – Piano Sextet in D major Op.110
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Flute, Harp and Friends at Mayfield Garden
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Chapel, Mayfield Garden, 530 Mayfield Road, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Please Note: This concert is taking place at the chapel at Mayfield Garden as part of the 2025 Oberon Chamber Music Festival.
Super star flautist Joshua Batty and stunning French Harpist Louisic Dulbecco are joined by Oberon Festival strings to perform works by Mozart, Debussy and William Alwyn.
Internationally acclaimed flautist Joshua Batty leads this luminous morning concert in the beautiful Mayfield Garden Chapel. He is joined by Louisic Dulbecco, newly appointed Principal Harpist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, for a program of graceful works for flute and harp. The concert also features Mozart’s beloved Flute Quartet, performed with Emma Jardine, Tobias Breider, and Rachel Siu.
Your ticket includes full access to glorious Mayfield Garden; arrive early or linger after the music to explore Australia’s largest privately-owned, cool climate garden. The Mayfield Cafe is open from 9am, or maybe stay on for lunch. There is lots of parking onsite and a complimentary shuttle-bus to transport you up to the Chapel.
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Clara's Circle: The music of Clara, Fanny, Felix, Robert, and Johannes
2025-11-22 16:00 - 17:30 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
This intimate Saturday afternoon concert is part of the Oberon Chamber Music Festival.
The program traces the artistic and personal connections between four remarkable 19th-century composers. At its heart is Clara Schumann, a celebrated pianist, composer, and muse, whose music and friendships inspired a generation. Her Three Romances sit alongside works by her husband Robert Schumann, close family friend Johannes Brahms, and fellow trailblazer Fanny Mendelssohn and her husband Felix Mendelssohn.
Performed by Emma Jardine, Tobias Breider, Rachel Siu, and Bernadette Harvey, Clara’s Circle offers a glimpse into a world where music, emotion, and deep personal ties were entwined.
Program:
Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano
Robert Schumann: Adagio and Allegro for Viola and Piano
Fanny Mendelssohn: Fantasie G minor for Cello and Piano
Felix Mendelssohn: Song Without Words in E flat major
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet in G minor
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Candlelight Duos: at St Barnabas Church
2025-11-22 20:30 - 21:30 | St Barnabus Anglican Church, 98-100 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Please Note: This concert is taking place at St. Barnabas’ Church as part of the 2025 Oberon Chamber Music Festival.
This year’s festival introduces a new late-night concert in the gorgeous surrounds of St. Barnabas’ Anglican church. Experience the quiet joy of chamber music by candlelight.
Festival artists Brigid Coleridge, Emma Jardine, Tobias Breider, and Rachel Siu present a program of duos that offer an intimate and relaxed way to end your Festival Saturday.
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Streeton Trio: Schubert and Brahms
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Australia’s internationally acclaimed Streeton Trio: Emma Jardine (violin), Rachel Siu (cello), and Bernadette Harvey (piano), perform two of the great masterpieces of the piano trio repertoire.
Schubert’s radiant Trio in B-flat Major is lyrical, expansive, and deeply moving, while Brahms’ Trio in C Minor offers brooding intensity and structural brilliance.
Together, these works showcase the expressive range of the piano trio, from tender intimacy to dramatic power. Performed in the stunning Malachi Gilmore Hall by one of Australia’s preeminent chamber ensembles, this concert is the perfect way to begin your Sunday.
Program:
Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in B flat major D898
Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor Op.101
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Festival Finale: French Impressions
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
The 2025 Oberon Chamber Music Festival closes with a luminous all-French program celebrating colour, texture, and elegance.
Featuring flautist Joshua Batty, harpist Louisic Dulbecco, and string players Emma Jardine, Brigid Coleridge, Tobias Breider, and Rachel Siu, this program offers a kaleidoscope of French masterworks.
From the mythic drama of Jolivet’s Chant de Linos to the sensual beauty of Debussy’s Danses sacrée et profane and Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp, the concert also includes Ravel’s ravishing Introduction and Allegro. A radiant finale to a weekend of unforgettable music.
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Love Came Down
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
The combined churches of Oberon present a Sacred Christmas Concert of songs, carols and readings. The annual event, this year hosted by the Seventh Day Adventist church team, reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas with musical items performed by a variety of ages from each of Oberon’s church congregations. Entry is free, so come and join in with the community’s faithful and get into the spirit of the fast-approaching festive season.

NYE 2025 at the Malachi
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Ring in 2026 with a night of music, dancing, and celebration at Oberon’s most iconic venue. The Malachi is bringing the party with 10-minute mini DANCE sets spanning every genre: funk, disco, pop, rock, hip-hop, country and more. Hit the floor, catch your breath, then dive back in for the next vibe!
Enjoy the licensed bar, BYO your own food, and the Harbour fireworks live on the big screen as we count down to midnight together.
Kids (under 16) are welcome until the 9PM family fireworks. After 9PM this is a 16+ event, so round up your crew, bring your party spirit, and dress to impress.
Let’s make this New Year’s Eve one to remember!
Early Bird tickets available until sold out. Save dollars by getting organised ASAP.
BUY: Single seats on communal table
BUY: Groups of four on a shared table or a shared sofa booth (One booth consists of two 3-Seater Sofas, two chairs and two coffee tables)
Bring your own food for the evening and the Malachi will provide plates, water glasses, serviettes and cutlery.
STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL OR SOFT DRINKS. LICENSED BAR ONLY.

Oberon Shakespeare Festival Feast & Performance
2026-03-06 17:30 - 22:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
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A feast for the senses! Enjoy a banquet inspired by the food of Elizabethan England: hearty spit roasts, loads of potatoes, an array of salads and desserts.
The night features performances by acclaimed Shakespearean troupe ‘Come You Spirits’ who bring their unique perspective to a selection of pieces from Shakespeare’s classic plays. This time we’re focusing on love and romance – the good, the bad and the tragic.
We hope you’ll come and bring a hint of Shakespeare with you (a hat, a feather, a brooch, a quote …)
There’ll be some prizes, good food and heaps of fun.
This event is part of the Oberon Shakespeare Festival.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Food service at 6:15pm.

Romeo & Juliet - LIVE!
2026-03-07 18:30 - 20:15 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Acclaimed Shakespearean troupe ‘Come You Spirits’ will give a full performance of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet’, live at the Malachi! Pack a picnic, gather the family, and prepare to lose yourself in one of Shakespeare’s greatest tales of love and fate. Entry by donation.
Rotary will have sausage sandwiches and drinks for sale on site from 5.00pm.
Festival deal: Sausage sandwich and soft drink – $5
Note: Our liquor licence doesn’t permit BYO, but the Foyer bar will be open.

Live Life In Colour - Free Seniors Week Event
2026-03-11 13:30 - 16:30 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
We are celebrating NSW Seniors Week with a FREE event designed to inspire connection, movement, and joyful memories. Enjoy an interactive presentation, live music and movement, a community portrait moment, and a shared afternoon tea. We invite everyone to dress in their brightest, boldest colours!
The afternoon will be hosted by Gwen Korebrits of Dance Health Alliance, a not-for-profit organisation which began in 2015 with a vision to transform lives through the power of dance.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact the Community Services Team on 02 6329 8156 or community@oberon.nsw.gov.au

THE GIANTS - Field To Forest Movie Event
2026-03-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:30 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
A new cinema event is planned for this year’s Oberon Field to Forest Festival – two very special screenings of THE GIANTS held at the iconic Malachi Gilmore Hall over the last weekend of March.
From the makers of FREEMAN (ABC, 2020), THE GIANTS explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in this cinematic portrait of environmental folk hero and gay icon Bob Brown who took green politics to the centre of power. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob’s 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania’s last wild river, to today’s battle for the Tarkine rainforest.
The extraordinary life of Bob Brown began in Oberon. His father was an Oberon policeman and Bob cherishes the his roots in Central West NSW. Told in Bob’s own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia’s giant trees, brought to the screen with stunning cinematography and breathtaking forest animations.
There will be two screenings of the film – Saturday 28 March, 7PM and Sunday 29 March, 2PM.
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Chopin's Last Tour
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
It is October 1848. Frail, heartbroken, and in exile, Frédéric Chopin arrives in Scotland at the invitation of Lady Jane Stirling, his devoted student and unrequited admirer. A year from death, in the shadow of failing health and emotional ruin, Chopin takes to the stage one last time. Not to dazzle concert halls, but to bare his soul.
Chopin’s Last Tour is a poignant and poetic solo performance told in the form of a personal letter. Enriched with live piano performances of Chopin’s most iconic pieces, this remarkable show is written and performed by accomplished actor/pianist Phillip Aughey.
Since its premiere in Edinburgh to standing ovations, Chopin’s Last Tour has enchanted audiences across the globe with acclaimed performances in Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Avignon (France), London, Tallinn, New Zealand, and beyond.
On Sunday 12 April, Phillip’s performance is partnered with award winning documentary “Chopin – I Am Not Afraid of Darkness” (2022, 55 minutes). The film follows three world class pianists from very diverse backgrounds but are united in their appreciation for Chopin and the therapeutic potential of music. The film really speaks to how beautiful the arts are and the ability of music to bring people together who otherwise might be worlds apart.
If you’ve ever loved Chopin’s music, or want to discover the soul behind the notes, this is a must-see theatrical event.
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The Malachi Lap Rug Project Exhibition
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
A donation of two bales of sheep’s fleece from a local farm sparked a community project at the Malachi honouring its history as a wool store and craft shop. Local fibre artists began combing, spinning, knitting, and crocheting lap rugs for our concertgoersin the cooler months! Headed up by Oberon U3A Creative Fibre Group and involving 51 wonderful community members, we celebrate their generosity and skills in a weekend exhibition showcasing the 51 beautiful creations.
On the label of each rug, there are four words: Crafting, Community, Companionship, and Creativity… all hallmarks of this project, and goals that we at the Malachi value.
For three years, the group has met fortnightly working together at the Malachi and at the Oberon Community Centre. The project reflects their love for the building and the rugs have been an expression of that affection and support.
Exhibition opening hours at the Malachi Gilmore Hall are Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, 10am – 4pm and entry is free!

Omega Ensemble - Howl
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
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Riot, rapture and release
Uniting five leading contemporary classical voices Howl presents a performance of musical defiance and untamed brilliance.
Best known as the musical mind behind Tim Burton’s dark cinematic worlds, Danny Elfman’s mischievous Piano Quartet is a rare and revealing gem, written with the same sardonic humour and manic intensity that define his film scores.
Celebrating the strange and the sinister, this performance also features Pierre Jalbert’s Howl, a clarinet-led incantation of ritual and outburst, alongside Missy Mazzoli’s folk-infused Tooth and Nail, a wild work for solo violin and live electronics mimicking the overtones of a jaw harp.
Described as “part-string-quartet-part-rave” Anna Meredith’s Tuggemo expands the ensemble into new sonic territories before an Australian premiere by Paris-born, LA-based composer Daniel Wohl fuses electronic and acoustic forces into a three-dimensional sound world.
Programme:
Missy Mazzoli
Tooth and Nail
Anna Meredith
Tuggemo
Australian Premiere
Daniel Wohl
New work for string quartet and electronics
Australian Premiere
Pierre Jalbert
Howl
Australian Premiere
Danny Elfman
Piano Quartet
Daniel Wohl commissioned by The Royal Concertgebouw and Omega Ensemble. Netherlands performances made possible by NTR ZaterdagMatinee, the Composition Commission Fund of The Royal Concertgebouw managed by Het Concertgebouw Fonds
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Heritage Week Seminar
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Little Alberts at ‘The Vic’, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Come along to the National Trust’s Heritage Week Seminar – “Restoring and Reviving Heritage Buildings”
You are warmly invited to a seminar presented by the Bathurst branch of the National Trust. Co-owner of the Malachi, Lucy East will be joining award-winning O’Connell architect Lian Wong to talk about their experience in restoring and reviving heritage buildings. Lian will be talking about the Old Bega Hospital restoration project which was awarded the 2025 National Trust (NSW) Built Conservation award. Lucy will be sharing her experience in bringing our Art Deco building back to life as a creative centre for Oberon.
The event is taking place at the Little Alberts venue at The Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst.
Doors open at 6 PM for 7:30 PM
Food and drink will be available at the bar.
Please RSVP your name/s to bathurstnt@gmail.com

Oberon Brick Show
2026-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
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The team from Playwell Events are excited to be heading back to Oberon with their amazing LEGO exhibition. Featuring a variety of custom-built LEGO models, with a wide range of themes, there will be something for everyone.
The ever-popular play tables will be returning, where kids can get creative and build themselves.
There will also be opportunities to purchase LEGO sets & parts on the day from the Playwell vendors.
Tickets (General Admission):
Single entry: $8
Family entry 2 adults and 3 children (under 3 free): $37

Science in Oberon – More than You Imagine!
2026-08-15 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
This free event, held on the first day of Science Week 2026, highlights the intersection of science and art. The day will feature an exhibition of projects and activities of the Oberon Citizen Science Network (OCSN), with an afternoon programme of brief expert talks (15-minutes plus questions) from UNSW researchers and members of OCSN, on wildlife conservation and air quality. The day will be interleaved with local musical performances.

Oberon Chamber Music Festival
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22 | The Malachi Gilmore Hall, 124 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW, 2787, Australia
Save the date for the fourth edition of the Oberon Chamber Music Festival this November, which brings leading Australian classical musicians to Oberon for a weekend of concerts at the Malachi and other venues in the district. The core group of musicians led by artistic director Emma Jardine gather friends from orchestras around the country to play together in one of the most intimate forms of musical expression, in specially curated ensembles. Be the first to know when tickets go on sale by joining the festival mailing list.
