The Retro

25/08/2026

Sleigh bells ring, are you singing? Audition for Albury Carols by Candlelight! 🎄

There's not long left to register your interest to audition. We're looking for singers, dancers and groups to help make this year's event merry and bright.

✨ Whether you're a seasoned performer or emerging local talent, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application today and help bring this year's Carols to life 👉 https://forms.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/public/carols-candlelight-2026-audition-application

📅 Applications close Monday 31 August 2026.

14/08/2026

04/08/2026

🎨 Let your creativity run wild with the Creative Minds Workshop Series!

Across seven hands-on sessions, you’ll experiment with different materials, invent, draw, build, solve puzzles and collaborate with other young creatives. No experience is needed—just bring your ideas!

📅 Thursdays, 3:45pm–5:00pm
🗓️ 3, 10, 17 & 24 September and 15, 22 & 29 October
📍 Retro Lane Café
👥 Ages 12–17
🎟️ $5 per session
✨ Only 15 places available

Book individual sessions or join us for the whole series. Scan the QR code or book through Humanitix.

28/07/2026

🎸 BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 — NE VIC EDITION 🎸

Registrations are now open for solo musicians, duos and bands of all genres!

If you’re aged 12–25 and live in Albury, Wangaratta, Mansfield, Indigo, Strathbogie or Towong shire, this is your chance to take the stage and showcase your music.

🎤 Solo/Duo and Band categories
🎶 Perform two or three songs, including at least one original
🔥 Free to enter
🏆 Heat winners progress to the Grand Final in Benalla on Saturday 14 November
🎸 Winning acts will perform at the 2027 Spring Ditch Festival

Registrations close one week before the event you want to enter.

Scan the QR code or complete the registration form via the link in our bio.

All events are drug, alcohol, v**e and smoke free.

27/07/2026

20/07/2026

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20/07/2026

🎸 North East Battle of the Bands 2026 is on again🎤🔥

Think you've got what it takes to rock the North East?
Sign up now!
Sign up for one, or sign up for them all!

📍 Heats

🎵 Saturday 5 September
Martin Park, Chiltern | 2:30pm

🎵 Sunday 4 October
The Vine Hotel, North Wangaratta | 2:00pm

🎵 Saturday 10 October
Mansfield Botanic Park | 12:00pm

🎵 Saturday 17 October
Avenel Memorial Hall | 2:00pm

🎵 Friday 23 October
Retro Lane Café | 5:00pm

🎵 Saturday 31 October
Corryong Memorial Hall | 12:00pm

🏆 GRAND FINAL
📍 Benalla
🎵 Saturday 14 November
Venue TBC | 3:00pm

Now. Go https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nWcABC5PSz

12-25 years old. Solo or bands. NE legends ONLY!

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Now. Go https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nWcABC5PSz

12-25 years old. Solo or bands. NE legends ONLY!

29/06/2026