A couple of years ago musician Ash Davies assembled a band to do a concert at the library, playing a selection of instrumental music from previous albums and recordings.

It went so well that the band (dubbed the True Adventurers) ended up doing some gigs in Brunswick but then, as Ash tells it, “we all got busy, I got crook and it slowly came to a halt”.

“Given the constraints of keeping a permanent lineup together I have realised that the True Adventurers are a fluid and floating combo, not just one band of permanent individuals but a band for a moment in time,” says Ash.

For their upcoming concert in the library there is a new True Adventurers combination joining Ash - Jeb Cardwell on guitar, Rick Plant on bass and Adrian Whitehead on piano - and they will play a set of instrumentals and a few songs.

“I have played with these guys on and off over the years and am really looking forward to joining up together for this performance,” says Ash.

Friday 29 May 2026
Doors open at 5.40pm for a 6pm start.
This event is free for members and $25 for non-members.
Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link

This illustrated talk by Susannah Fullerton will discuss the life of Jane Austen and will look at the enduring genius of her six novels.

Susannah Fullerton has been President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia for 30 years. She has published books about Jane Austen, taken tour groups to places connected with Jane Austen, and has often spoken at international Jane Austen conferences.

Thursday 28 May 2026
Doors open at 6.40pm for a 7pm talk
This event is free for members and for non-members.
Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link

Ultrafox return for a concert of french style jazz. Featuring the guitars and vocals of Peter Baylor, Sam O’Halloran on guitar, Jon Hunt on Clarinet, and Howard Cairns on Double bass. Ultrafox was formed by guitarist Peter Baylor over fifteen years ago and has built a growing reputation of one of the finest swing bands around seeking their inspiration from the famous ‘manouche swing’ of The Hot club of France featuring Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelly of pre-war Paris.

Their music is characterised by the muscular hard driving swing of gypsy style acoustic guitars laced with lyrical yet fiery solos. Hot swinging jazz, tender lyrical ballads, French melodies, gypsy waltzes and original compositions make up the band’s extensive repertoire. Ultrafox create an atmosphere of elegant swing and exuberant, dynamic dance tempo jazz. They have recorded three albums and continue to tour and appear at festivals throughout Australia.

Friday 15 May 2026
Doors open at 5.40pm for a 6pm performance
This event is free for members and $25 for non-members.
Bookings can be made through Trybooking using this link