Blackwood Car Show & Shine - 2025

Blackwood Car Show & Shine. Anything pre-2000's. Sunday October 5th 10AM at Blackwood Cricket/Recreation oval. Proceeds go towards a community Playground

Published: 6th Sep 2025 - Article Viewed 3,397 Times

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A week to go — Free Shape-Note Singing Workshop

A week to go — come and experience the joy of Shape-Note Singing!

Free workshop at St Martin’s Chapel, Blackwood. All welcome — the more the merrier!

Discover the joy of shape-note singing and experience the uplifting sound of powerful four-part harmony in this lively, welcoming workshop. No experience or music background required — just bring your voice, your curiosity, and a spirit of fun!

When: Sunday 23rd August 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: St Martin’s Chapel, Blackwood
Cost: Free

To register, call Fiona on 0425 422 416.

More information: www.thewayfarercollective.org

Published: 16th Aug 2026 - Article Viewed 95 Times

Free Shape-Note Singing Workshop at St Martin's Chapel

Shawn and Nathalie will be coming back to Blackwood to lead another Shape-Note Singing workshop. There was a great turn out for the last one, so don’t miss your chance to join in.

Discover the joy of shape-note singing and experience the uplifting sound of powerful four-part harmony in this lively, welcoming workshop.

No experience or music background required — just bring your voice, your curiosity, and a spirit of fun. All welcome, and it’s completely free.

When: Sunday 23rd August 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: St Martin’s Chapel, Blackwood
Cost: Free

To register, call Fiona on 0425 422 416.

More information: www.thewayfarercollective.org

Published: 23th Jul 2026 - Article Viewed 284 Times

Trivia Night Postponed

We have had to postpone the Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel this Friday. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Stay tuned for the new date.

For information call Robyn on 5368 6792.

Published: 15th May 2026 - Article Viewed 1,343 Times

Trivia Night on Friday 15th May

Coming up next at St Martin's Chapel —  a night of fun, music and prizes! It's Trivia Night with a Show Tunes theme 🎵🎶💃🕺.  Form a team or join one on the night. There will be a bar, and you're welcome to bring along your own food to munch as you ponder...

Published: 25th Apr 2026 - Article Viewed 1,425 Times

Tony McManus — legendary guitarist — coming to St Martin's Chapel!

Virtuosity from the soul at St Martin’s Chapel this April

Blackwood audiences are in for a rare musical experience this April, with internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Tony McManus returning for a special concert at St Martin’s Chapel on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Widely regarded as one of the great acoustic guitarists of our time, McManus has been hailed by John Renbourn as “the greatest Celtic guitarist in the world” and named by Guitar Player Magazine as one of the 50 Transcendent Guitarists of All Time.

Time: 7.00pm 

Bar at venue. Tickets $25

 Trybooking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/DJPCY    

                        

Information – Fiona Ross 0425 422 416

Published: 29th Mar 2026 - Article Viewed 1,629 Times

Lucy Wise, Valley Road and Bushlarks at the Blackwood Chapel

Lucy Wise, Valley Road & Bushlarks When: Sunday 15th Feb 2026 Time: 2pm doors for a 2:30pm music start Where: St Martins Chapel, Blackwood Cost: Tickets $25. Bar sponsored by Blackwood Progress Association

Join us for an afternoon of sublime music from singer-songwriter Lucy Wise, folk duo Valley Road and a collaboration between the two acts: Bushlarks! Effortlessly blending acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop sounds, Lucy Wise is a multi award-winning singer-songwriter with a voice that pulls hearts out from the shadows. Lucy masterfully articulates the things we don't often say out aloud, describing in rich detail what it's like to live in the world at this particular time. Her warm stage presence invites the listener in, her intricate guitar work providing a vibrant backdrop. Brimming with heart, Lucy is a captivating performer.
Valley Road love to sing together, using their voices to draw out the emotion in a song in a way that goes straight to the heart. Longtime friends Bec & Marty have spent years sharing music around the kitchen table at Marty's sheep farm. Their love of folk in all its forms is reflected in their thoughtful songwriting, sparkling guitar lines and easeful vocal harmonies. The duo released their acclaimed debut album in 2023 after winning a Troubadour Foundation Award, and recently supported The Waifs on their 2025 Victorian tour.
Bushlarks is a collaboration between Lucy Wise and Valley Road. During kitchen table jams, Lucy, Bec and Marty discovered their shared love of traditional folk music in its many forms. They are drawn to songs that start conversations between the hearts of everyone listening, about what it means to be alive in the world. They play a mixture of traditional and original folk songs, blending three-part vocal harmonies with guitar, fiddle and mandolin.

Listen: www.lucywise.com.au / www.valleyroadruo.com.au

Ticket link: https://events.humanitix.com/lw-vr-blackwood

Published: 12th Jan 2026 - Article Viewed 2,897 Times

Santa is visiting Blackwood

News just in from the North Pole!....we're expective a very special visitor at our Community Carols Singing this year!

Be sure to put it in your diary.

See you at St Martin's Chapel on Saturday 20th December from 4pm

Published: 10th Dec 2025 - Article Viewed 2,362 Times

Blessing of the Animals.

Where:St Martin's Chapel
When:Sunday 23rd November 10am

A reminder that the Blessing of the Animals will take place at St. Martin's Chapel, Blackwood this Sunday at 10am!

Published: 7th Nov 2025 - Article Viewed 2,704 Times

InterPlay - Unlock the wisdom of your bod

InterPlay - Unlock the wisdom of your body

InterPlay helps you find your creative power, expand your personal awareness & deepen your connection with others. It’s easy & fun!

Unlock the wisdom of your body through gentle movement, story, sound & stillness.

All welcome - no previous experience required. Booking essential.
$15 ($10)

BOOKINGS & INFORMATION

0425 422 416
fiona@fionaross.com.au
www.fionaross.com.au

Location: ST MARTIN’S CHAPEL - BLACKWOOD
Date/Time: SAT 4TH OCT - 10:30AM–11.30AM

Published: 19th Sep 2025 - Article Viewed 2,727 Times

Celtic Music Magic, Live at St Martins Chapel, Blackwood

Experience an evening of soaring wooden flute melodies, toe-tapping jigs and reels, and evocative songs as virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson brings his show of traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and The Maritimes of Canada to St Martins Chapel, Blackwood on Thursday, 11 September at 7:30pm.

Following rave reviews from his previous Victorian tour, Rennie is returning this September with a new run of concerts across the state, and is delighted to be returning to Blackwood.

"There’s something special about performing in these intimate community spaces," says Rennie. "When the local community comes together to share an evening of live music, there’s a spark of energy that makes the music and stories flow effortlessly."

Rennie’s performance blends traditional tunes and songs from Ireland, Scotland, and Maritime Canada with engaging storytelling, history, humor, and heart. He performs on wooden flute, Irish whistles, guitar, fiddle, bodhrán, and voice, creating a rich and dynamic concert experience.

He’ll be joined by John Sorrentino on keyboard, guitar, and percussion—a skilled multi-instrumentalist whose accompaniment adds mystical textures and driving rhythms.

Event Details:

• Rennie Pearson Traditional Celtic Music Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada
• Venue St Martins Chapel, Blackwood
• Date Thursday, 11 September
• Time 7:30pm
• Tickets & Infowww.renniepearsonmusic.com

Other September Dates:

• Birregurra Hall – Saturday, 13 September, 7:30pm
• The Wesley Anne, Melbourne – Thursday, 25 September, 7:30pm

-- Rennie Pearson Music Traditional Music from Ireland, Scotland and the Maritimes of Canada

Published: 12th Aug 2025 - Article Viewed 3,040 Times