Event Three of the Feathery Festival 2026
Join us for an evening of art and conversation celebrating the birds in our lives.
In honour of our local Woodland Birds, Connecting Country and Birdlife Castlemaine are hosting ‘In the Company of Birds: an evening of art and conversation’, celebrating the birds in our lives.
This unique event intertwines nature and art through a hosted panel conversation followed by an immersive soundscape experience with Nature Art Soundscapes.
Enjoy inspiring conversations between Kirsty Costa (Weekend Birder podcaster and science educator), Kate Gorringe-Smith (award-winning nature artist) and Jane Rusden (beloved local artist and Birdlife Castlemaine Convener).
Panel discussions will be followed by a truly special, immersive art and music experience that will send you floating.
Nature Art Soundscapes are musicians Hilary Blackshaw (violin, guitar and vocals), Joel Bloom (lap steel guitar), Clara Schutz (cello) and artist Jane Rusden. The quartet celebrates local woodland wildlife by weaving beautiful live art making with evocative musical soundscapes.
Group tickets for a table of 8 or Individual tickets available.
Dinner provided by local restaurant Melody, specialising in delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.
Bookings:Â https://trybooking.com/DOEUO
Flyer: In the Company of Birds
Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine
