Creative Gannawarra

24/08/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at Kerang Memorial Hall on Sunday as the Victorian State Orchestra brought an afternoon of live orchestral music to our community 🎶

It was fantastic to see the hall filled with people enjoying the performance, and a great reminder of the wonderful experiences we can bring to our community right here in Gannawarra. 🎻

A special thank you to our community and student volunteers who generously gave their time to help make the afternoon run smoothly. Your enthusiasm and support were a big part of making the event such a success. 👏

And of course, a huge thank you to everyone who came along, supported the event and helped create such a great atmosphere.

Please enjoy this selection of photos, captured by Tracy Roberts📸

11/08/2026

Jane O'Toole will be the leading Soprano for the upcoming Victorian State Concert Orchestra event in Kerang - Sunday 23 August.

Jane is an experienced singer, entertainer and producer who has sung and performed a multitude of roles around Australia and New Zealand. Jane is equally at home on the concert platform, as she is on the stage at the Sydney Opera House!

Jane has performed all leading soprano roles int he Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire.

We are thrilled to have talent like Jane's visiting our local area and performing for our community.

Tickets are selling fast, be sure to snap yours up for this afternoon of music 🎶

Sunday 23 August
2.00pm (Doors open 1.30pm)
Kerang Memorial Hall
Victorian State Concert Orchestra 2026

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07/08/2026

Over the next 2 weeks we will share information on the highly talented orchestra members who will be leading the 100th Anniversary visit to Kerang on Sunday 23 August.

First... introducing Conductor John Ferguson

John Ferguson was born in London, and worked as a Musical Director for theatres, brass bands and choirs, and as an arranger and conductor for Television South West (TSW) and Thames Television.

As a conductor, John studied with Dr Roy Truby in the UK, and, in Australia with Robert Rosen, Myer Fredman and Barry Bignell. He holds a Master’s degree in conducting from the Victorian College of the Arts, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne.

Other conducting engagements have included the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra strings, the Tasmanian Discovery Orchestra, the Australian Discovery Orchestra and engagements in Singapore, Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing, including being guest conductor for the Xiamen International Piano Festival in 2016 and the Xiamen Philharmonic in 2019.

Dr Ferguson is regularly invited to adjudicate festivals and eisteddfods, has been an AMEB examiner since 1988, and has been a guest lecturer at Beijing and Chengdu Normal Universities and the Tianjin, Xiamen and Sichuan Conservatories in China. He has been an occasional lecturer at the University of Melbourne where he has also undertaken musicology research. Dr Ferguson was Director of Music at Scotch College from 1991 until 2025.

Tickets are available https://www.trybooking.com/DOGPY

Don't miss your opportunity to see this special performance right here in Kerang!

Victorian State Concert Orchestra 2026

27/10/2025

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27/10/2025

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27/10/2025

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During my initial tour of the Murrabit Hall, no explanation was given as to why the kitchen was laid out as a mannequin morgue. Hall Committee President, Neil Hopkins even vigorously polished one of them while running through their post show supper plans.

Hall Stories with Damian Callinan Creative Gannawarra Gannawarra Shire Council

27/10/2025

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24/10/2025

🎤 Laughter echoed through Murrabit Hall! 🎤

What a fantastic night with Damian Callinan, who had the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. His sharp humour and clever storytelling brought to life memories of times gone by — made even better with local yarns about the old picture nights, debutante balls and even a special celebration of the Coulter's who were married in the Murrabit Hall 49 years ago! 💍

The Hall was filled with smiles, laughter, and that unmistakable Murrabit community spirit. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such a memorable evening, and an additional thanks and congratulations to the Murrabit Hall Committee who worked tirelessly in setting up a magnificent display of history and ball gowns to set the theme for the evening 💙😂

Damian Callinan
What's on in Murrabit

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

🌟 What a night at the Lake Charm Hall! 🌟

Damian Callinan had the crowd in stitches with his hilarious performance — a night full of belly laughs, quick wit, and heartfelt nostalgia. From tales of times gone by to stories shared by locals about the Gay Charmers, The Baulch Brothers, Mystic Melodies, and Cooking Up a Storm community groups, it was a true celebration of Lake Charm’s spirit and history.

Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy an evening of comedy, connection, and community pride. The laughter (and applause!) echoed through the hall — a reminder of how special nights like this are for our communities. 💚🎭

Damian Callinan Comedian
Hall Stories with Damian Callinan @ Lake Charm
Kerang Lakes