In the Company of Birds Thurs 10 September
Posted on 12 August, 2026 by Hadley Cole
As part of the 2026 Feathery Festival, Connecting Country and Birdlife Castlemaine are teaming up to present a very special event, In the Company of Birds; an evening of art and conversation celebrating the birds in our life.
The panel will be followed by a special immersive art and music experience that will leave you feeling uplifted. Nature Art Soundscapes features musicians Hilary Blackshaw (violin, guitar and vocals), Joel Bloom (lap steel guitar), Clara Schutz (cello) and artist Jane Rusden. Together they celebrate local woodland wildlife by weaving beautiful live art making with evocative musical soundscapes. For more information on Nature Art Soundscapes and what to expect -click here
We are fortunate to be hosting this very special event at Castlemaine Goods Shed, boasting amazing acoustics as well as hosting a licensed bar with drinks at bar prices.
Dinner is also included in your ticket price and will be catered by the delicious Middle Eastern offerings of local restaurant Melody.
Book yourself and a group of friends a table for this memorable evening.
When: Thursday 10 September, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Where: Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy St. Castlemaine VIC
Cost: Early Bird prices available now! Group booking (table for 8) $55 per head, Individual ticket $60 per head.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DOEUO
All profits from this event will go towards Connecting Country’s restoration projects.
A big Thank You to funders, supporters and partners that make this event possible; Brian D Newman, Birdlife Castlemaine, Weekend Birder, Castlemaine Goods Shed and Melody.
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