Events at the old church in the bush
To enquire about using our space for an upcoming event or performance please go to our performers page.
Alex and emily- an afternoon with daylesford's musical couple
Sunday June 15th, 2025
Time: 3.00pm
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
A warm intimate musical afternoon as singer-songwriter Emily Davis and ARIA-nominated classical guitarist Alex Tsiboulski share their long-time favourites and their most recent work. Emily, a singer/songwriter with three albums under her belt, is a performer of rare communicative ability and emotion. Classical guitar virtuoso Alex Tsiboulski is an award-winning performer and recording artist. Recently returned from a European playing, recording and teaching tour, he will be playing a selection of classical guitar favourites alongside fresh recent compositions by leading composers. Bookings via the Tab or Cash at the door |
Stalin's Wine Cellar- with author nick place and yandoit local wine-maker james cumming
Saturday June 28th, 2025
Time: 5.00pm
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
A ‘fireside’ chat with author of Stalin’s Wine Cellar, Nick Place, and Yandoit local wine maker, James Cumming (Corner Block Winery). An incredible true story, Stalin’s Wine Cellar is a wild, sometimes rough ride in the glamorous world of high-end wine. From Double Bay Sydney to Tbilisi Georgia, via the streets of Paris, the vineyards of Bordeaux and iconic Château d’Yquem. A multimillion dollar cellar and a breathtaking collection of wine (and one very expensive broken bottle) is the elusive treasure. The cast of characters include Stalin, Hitler, Tsar Nicholas II and a motley bunch of Georgian businessmen/cowboys toting handguns, in the early days of Russian business development that led to the world of Putin and oligarchs. (https://www.penguin.com.au/books/stalins-wine-cellar-9781761043666) Cost: $10 Additional costs for glasses of wine and book purchases. |
Tall Tales and True(ish) : A filmic soundtrack to the human condition. With Richard and Michelle Pleasance
Saturday July 12th, 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.
Description:
From stories of murder and love gone wrong to more upbeat, humorous swing tunes, Pleasantville is family affair featuring husband and wife team, Richard and Michelle Pleasance. Richard, music composer , producer and founding member of “Boom Crash Opera”, will lay down some haunting and filmic guitar sounds forming the background for some smooth, conversational tones by Michelle. They will be playing a mixture of originals from their three albums and putting their own spin on some of their favourite covers as well. They will be joined by son Alfie Pleasance, who will bring his jazz talents into the mix. Richard and Michelle are locals who both eek out a living by writing stories and music .
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Yandoit Sacred
Friday July 11th, 2025
Time: 5.30pm Where: Yandoit Uniting Church , Uniting Church Rd, off High St
Description:
Our next Yandoit Sacred gathering will be outside around the fire.
We’ll start with a meditation, led by Karina, a way to ‘clear the space’, to encourage deep focus, to pay attention to what’s arising in each of us.
There will be music and poetry around the fire and contemplations on beauty.
All welcome. To receive email updates subscribe to Yandoit Sacred: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1140063/1403961343538
About Yandoit Cultural
Yandoit Cultural is located at Yandoit’s historic Uniting Church - Uniting Church Rd (off High St), Yandoit, 3461, Central Victoria. This old church in the bush is an intimate space seating approximately 100, with excellent acoustics.
Yandoit Cultural provides an arts and cultural space for the communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford, as well as surrounding townships in central Victoria. We encourage local, acoustic, quality and innovative performances with a diverse, inclusive program of music, story, song, poetry, film, visual arts and local history. In addition, Yandoit Cultural is available for wedding hire, musical recordings and more.
Yandoit Cultural celebrates the retention of our community’s much-loved and historical Uniting (ex-Methodist) church. Over the years many churches across central Victoria, and throughout Australia, have been decommissioned and subsequently sold. Once vital community hubs and commons, these buildings shift from public to private. The communities of Yandoit, Clydesdale and Franklinford are committed to retaining our precious church in community hands and to exploring ways the church can continue as a community gathering place, as local cultural centre, and as a venue for an emerging faith community.
Yandoit Cultural is committed to arts and culture being accessible to everyone. In most instances entry is by donation. We offer country hospitality with afternoon tea/supper provided at each event. Yandoit Cultural is a project of the Yandoit Clydesdale and Franklinford Community Planning Group.
If you’re interested in performing at Yandoit Cultural complete our expression of interest form.
