Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on Andrew French-Northam, our new CEO at New England Conservatorium of Music(NECOM). They chat about his journey, the role of music in our community, what’s in store for 2026 and his love of playing Django Gypsy Swing Jazz.
Part 1 – Black Gully Festival 2025. Time sequence:
02:20 Clothes Swap;
09:50 Barney Street Band;
15:15 Holy Horns -O’Çonnor Soul/Jazz;
37:00 Healthy Headwaters;
41:10 Armidale Salsa;
47:20 Armidale National Parks Association;
1:06:00 Bells Turtle;
1:07:30 Jazz Lab – NECOM;
1:35:00 FESTIVAL WELCOME;
1:50:00 Talking Soils;
1:58:15 Gentle on My Mind – Cyril Green;
1:59:50 The Sinners.
2:45:52 END.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘The Holy Horns’ the O’Connor Catholic College – Soul/Jazz band. A replay of their set at the 14th Black Gully Festival in November 2025.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Feminism’ with the help of Dr Jennifer Hamilton. They chat about a wide range of aspects: History, ecofeminism, social acceptance and gender diversity, to name a few.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the recently reformed Armidale Regional Chamber of Commerce. With the help of their Secretary Emma Davis, they chat about this new push to support & stimulate regional business. Hear about their strong link with Business NSW, ‘FIRE’ their campaign focus and their ‘Abundance Mindset’.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the recent Black Gully Festival 2025. With the help of David Carr they review the 14th festival and invite more local schools to be involved for 2026. Finally a call for a principle benefactor who wishes to support the festival in future years.
Remembrance Day (11th Hour-11th Day-11th Month). A Special poem ‘Prisoners of Greece’ by Keith Garvey. Read by Ron Vickress RAN. Recorded & Produced by 2ARMfm Armidale Community Radio.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘Healthy Headwaters and Creek Bug Collecting’ with Dr Sarah Mika. Its all part of the 2025 Black Gully Festival.
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘How to Weather Together’, with Dr Jennifer Hamilton. A major NERAM exhibition, exploring art, climate and community resilience. All part of the 2025 Black Gully Festival – 8th November.
