Bathurst Original Music Association

02/07/2025

Alice Blackwood is supporting Jhana Allen at Little Alberts on Sunday July 6, (afternoon gig).

Tickets from Humanitix

12/06/2025

A great lineup of local original music at Rafters Bar, CSU Thursday night! Tickets via Trybooking - pay what you want/can.




(with horns)

05/06/2025

We’ve got the spotlight ready. Is it your time to shine?!

BMEC is seeking aspiring songwriters to join us at our fabulous, annual Regional Songwriting Contest.

Your song will be backed by a live band made up of five leading Bathurst musicians and special guests. Songwriters will perform their own songs (solo, duo or trio max).

We’re looking to unearth new and exciting talent from the Central West of NSW. If you call Bathurst, Blayney, Oberon, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Cabonne, Orange, Cowra, Weddin, Forbes, Parkes or Lachlan shire home, this contest is for you!

Two winners will be crowned – one by the panel, and one by audience vote – each receiving a weekend studio recording package. Plus, there's a People’s Choice Award up for grabs!

🗓️Key Dates

Thu 26 June 2025 @ 11:59pm – Entries close
Mon 7 July 2025 – Finalists announced
Sat 9 August 2025 – Gala Night

👉 bmec.com.au/whats-on/regional-songwriting-contest/

04/05/2025

A great session of original music at the Bathurst Showground!


Phil and Owen (from The Shot Rollers)


All of these artists have either recently released their own music, or have something on the way - check ‘em out!

02/05/2025

It’s on again! Follow for details

06/04/2025

Cameron Love .songs at .bx today!

23/03/2025

and Jon Wilby live at .bx next Sunday! They’re always magic

27/01/2025

Three of our best, all in one place! A special event on International Womens Day - Not to be missed! Tix from BMEC

22/01/2025

03/12/2024

What began as a community fundraiser for the little local school has over the years become a pretty seriously great day of music! Lots of our local songwriters featured this Sunday.

13/11/2024

The finals in this year’s Regional Songwriting Contest are set to take place on Saturday, November 16, at 7:30 PM. This annual event is a highlight for showcasing the incredible local talent in our community!

Emerging songwriters will take the stage backed by a talented band of professional musicians from the region, competing for fantastic prizes. Audiences are in for a treat as they enjoy a fabulous night of live entertainment featuring original songs from the Central West.

Admission is pay what you can, making it accessible for everyone to experience this celebration of music.

It’s incredibly exciting to see our local musicians and songwriters showcase their talents right here in our community.

bmec.com.au/whats-on/regional-songwriting-contest/

10/11/2024

The Regional Song Contest is a week away! The finalists’ showcase is always a wonderful night of original music - with a great house band of professional musicians. Tickets (pay what you can) from