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SUMMARY:Live at Castlemaine: Lucas Debargue
DESCRIPTION:Lucas Debargue’s rise began at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition\, where critics and audiences were stunned by the individuality of his musicianship. His performances revealed an artist shaped not by the usual conservatory trajectory but by an unusually broad and inquisitive mind — one equally nourished by literature\, painting and jazz. This unconventional path has given him a musical voice that feels entirely his own. \nSince that breakthrough\, Debargue has performed in many of the world’s leading halls — from the Berlin Philharmonie and Concertgebouw Amsterdam to Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall — and has appeared with major orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, the Mariinsky Orchestra\, and the Orchestre de Paris. Wherever he plays\, he is admired for interpretations that are meticulous in craft yet fearless in imagination\, revealing unexpected layers in both well-loved and overlooked repertoire. \nA Sony Classical recording artist\, Debargue has built an acclaimed discography that spans Scarlatti\, Bach\, Chopin\, Ravel and beyond\, alongside his own compositions — more than twenty works for piano and chamber ensembles that reflect the same searching spirit that defines his performances. \nBorn in Paris and trained under Rena Shereshevskaya at the École Normale de Musique de Paris\, Debargue has carved out a singular place on today’s international stage. Each appearance feels less like a recital and more like an exploration — shaped by intuition\, intellect\, and a continual desire to reach the inner truth of the music.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/live-at-castlemaine-lucas-debargue/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:CSF EVENTS
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SUMMARY:All At Once....
DESCRIPTION:All At Once… is a large-scale cane and bamboo installation that unfolds like a living system: a tall central dome surrounded by a constellation of smaller interconnected structures. Covered in translucent paper and textile membranes\, the work appears almost organic – something part-built\, part-grown\, and open for people to gently move through. \nEach space has its own character. Some look back – offering encounters with stories\, textures and traces of the region’s history\, shaped by its geology and biodiversity. Others hint toward what might come next. Visitors travel between these “nodes” at their own pace\, discovering shifts in light\, sound\, scale and atmosphere. \nAt the heart of the installation sits the Now Dome – a generous central space designed for pause\, presence and contribution. Here\, people are invited (not instructed) to leave small drawings\, notes\, thoughts or quiet gestures on the walls\, building a collective record over the festival’s duration. It’s a space that holds possibility rather than prescribing meaning. \nMoving outward again\, the final nodes gesture toward imagined futures – speculative\, fragile\, playful\, uncertain. They don’t answer the questions they raise; instead\, they create room for curiosity about what resilience\, creativity and community might look like in the years ahead. \nWheelchair accessible throughout\, All At Once… is less a linear narrative and more an ecosystem to wander through – a work shaped by material\, light and the imaginations of those who meet it. Visitors may leave with a sense of connection\, reflection\, or simply enjoyment of the structure itself. The installation asks nothing in particular of you\, and offers many ways in.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/all-at-once/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art & Design
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T210000
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SUMMARY:Festival Club
DESCRIPTION:For eight nights only\, the Castlemaine Goods Shed transforms into the Festival Club — the Festival’s after-dark heartbeat and a nightly home for dancing\, discovery and connection. \nFrom Saturday 21 to Saturday 28 March\, the space becomes an ever-shifting sonic playground. One night you’re sinking into deep house\, the next you’re swept up in Afrobeat\, indie-pop\, Latin grooves\, goth-tinged electronica or late-night experimental sets. With a rotating lineup of MAINfm’s finest DJs\, special guests\, and a wildly eclectic music palette\, no two nights sound the same. This is the place to gather post-show — to have a drink\, meet new people\, and ride the energy that carries the Festival long into the night. Come for the atmosphere\, stay for the surprises\, and savour a week where the soundtrack is as fearless as the crowd. \nAhead of the adult program\, the Festival Club also opens its doors for two special early-evening sessions for younger audiences. \n• Kids Club (ages 6–11): Thu 26 March\, 5–7pm\n• Youth Club (ages 12–17): Fri 27 March\, 7–9pm \nBoth sessions feature selected local youth DJs and a safe\, welcoming space for young people to explore music\, movement and creativity before the Goods Shed transitions into its late-night mode. Whether you’re a local\, a visitor\, a dancer or a curious wanderer\, Festival Club is where the pulse of the Festival gathers — a limited-season space to unwind\, ignite\, and celebrate everything that makes Castlemaine come alive after dark. \nFestival Club – Program  \nSaturday 21 March 9pm – Jen Moore  \nThe DJ’s DJ and former MainFM radio presenter. Deep house\, disco\, psychedelic rave culture\, italo\, synthwave\, rare vinyl edits and a whole lot in between. \nSunday 22 March 7pm – Justin Walsh/Hot Buttered Soul  \nDelivering tunes that feel like a sweaty hug from an old friend on a packed dance floor. \nMonday 23 March 7pm – Tim Ratcliffe/Acid House \nStep back to the time of Acid House – surrender to the pounding beats and let the music take control. \nTuesday 24 March 7pm – Sam Wills/Deep House Chewton \nElectronic club music with a strong lean towards local artists. \nWednesday 25 March 7pm – Wassili & Pisces Jones/Get Your Black On \nThirsting for a sound that echoes the darkness within? Expect a blood red line through gothic\, dark wave and post punk sound. \nThursday 26 March 7pm – Rosie Ramjet/Ramjet Radio \nA mix of old and new\, feel-good flavors. Shake loose and dance your way to the end of the week. \nFriday 27 March 9pm – Joel Pearson Virtual State \nNo holds barred blend of music – from house to electro\, UK club to drum ‘n’ bass and more. \nSaturday 28 March 9pm – Jen Moore \nBrings home the beats and feels on the closing night of the club. Be there.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/festival-club/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Families,Free Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T210000
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SUMMARY:Tubango
DESCRIPTION:For Astor Piazzolla tango was always for the ear rather than the feet. Composer\, bandoneón master and inventor of nuevo tango\, he revolutionised the form\, transforming traditional tangos for the dance floor into concert works with jazz and classical music elements. In this special concert TangoMundo is joined by the Thompson’s Foundry Band tuba quartet creating an instrumental combination unlike any other. Performing new arrangements of Piazzola compositions by Guillermo Anad\, in a cabaret style setting\, expect to enjoy well know works and discover lesser-known gems. Experience the expressive potential of brass to reinvent the sound of tango. \n  \nThis performance of Thompson’s Foundry Band is being sponsored by the family of the late Yui Kwong Mak in his memory. During Mak’s time studying engineering at Castlemaine Technical College in the early 1960s\, Mak developed a lifelong admiration for the Band.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/tubango/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260121T011640Z
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SUMMARY:The Glitterbug Club
DESCRIPTION:The tables are set. The audience is seated. The lights are on. But where are the stars of the show? The maître d’ and waiters of The Glitter Bug Club must save the day as the booked stars of the show have gone to the completely wrong venue…! \nThe show will go on and it’s up to them. \nWith wild costumes and slapped-on makeup\, their unleashed talent creates a wild and wacky show full of fun\, laughter\, dancing and a bit of kid karaoke. Masquerading as divas\, contortionists\, Spanish dancers\, mind readers and good ol’ country singers\, the staff hope that the kids don’t discover that the real talent didn’t make it. \nPresented by Fenestra Theatre\nCast – Natalie Carr\, Kevin Dee\, Tim Ratcliffe\nOriginally written and performed by – Jo Windred\, Matt Rodd\, Tim Ratcliffe
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/the-glitter-bug-club/2026-03-28/2/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Families,Performance
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SUMMARY:Somebody Stop Me!
DESCRIPTION:John Romeril is a local and national legend. A playwright\, poet\, essayist\, and talker\, his more than sixty works span theatre\, radio\, and film. He has been a long-time Castlemaine local\, a leading member of the fabled Australian Performing Group and a widely-roving cultural collaborator. The site-specific performance will take place at the idiosyncratic mud-brick and recycled timber house John built on communally-owned bush at Walmer. It is an assemblage drawn from his work\, a patchwork of found pieces\, offering glimpses of his thinking and writing and of the swings and roundabouts of a remarkable life. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nA bus will depart from 10:30 AM (for 11am show) / 2:30 PM (for 3pm show) from the Castlemaine Goods Shed (21 Kennedy Street\, Castlemaine) and return at 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM respectively. \nPlease wear appropriate closed-toe footwear. Event includes a walk along bush terrain and uneven surfaces with limited accessibility.\nPlease contact the Box Office if you have any access requirements. \n11am 27 March – SOLD OUT\n3pm 27 March – SOLD OUT
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/somebody-stop-me/2026-03-27/4/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Performance,Words & Ideas
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Clare Wright and Don Watson in Conversation with Tom Griffiths
DESCRIPTION:Researching and documenting some of the most significant historical events comes with a burden of responsibility. \nSetting the story straight and ensuring it is accessible to us and to future generations is important work – a springboard for discussion\, knowledge and learning. \nClare Wright and Don Watson sit down with academic and historian\, Tom Griffiths to chat about their role in bringing these stories to life and ensuring that the painstaking research is valued.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/don-watson-and-clare-wright-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Words & Ideas
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260309T095758Z
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SUMMARY:Dame Quentin Bryce In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Candid and insightful\, Dame Quentin Bryce has held the respect of Australians as one of their most impactful changemakers. With a trailblazing career dedicated to reform and serving community\, we’re delighted that biographer Juliet Rieden and Dame Quentin will join us at The Goods Shed to chat about her extraordinary story with Suzy Wilson AM – Book industry stalwart and Founder of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation of which Dame Quentin is co-patron. A love story of sorts\, this conversation will offer a peek into a life of ambition\, drive\, passion and integrity.
URL:https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/dame-quentin-bryce-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Castlemaine Goods Shed\, 21 Kennedy St\, Castlemaine\, Victoria\, 3450\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Words & Ideas
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