Crofton Productions

06/11/2023

The Jaca Thursday Clarence Tunes Stage!
This year at Grafton Jacaranda Festival we provided event management services to operate the Clarence Tunes stage for its second year.

The stage consisted of seven performances over six hours by over 40 youth musicians, including KillSwitch, Hometown Revival, Pacific Valley Band, South Grafton High School Band, McAuley Catholic College students, Sam Platt & Brooklyn Paget, and The Enns of the Earth.

Massive thanks to the Grafton Jacaranda Festival Committee for their ongoing support to Crofton Productions and the Clarence Tunes festival!

01/11/2023

28/10/2023

Congratulations to Woombah Residents Association for putting on such a great event for such a large crowd - Tunes in the Trees.

We provided audio-visual production for the live music. Featuring youth performers from Maclean High School, Misfit Rebel Alliance, KillSwitch and The Column 8 Conspiracy Theorists!

27/10/2023

Tunes in the Trees is on today from 2pm to 7pm at Woombah Recreational Reserve.

Come along for an afternoon of live music, food and activities… featuring Killswitch, Misfit Rebel Alliance, Column 8 Conspiracy Theorists and more!!

27/10/2023

Jem Cassar-Daley warming up the Grafton Jacaranda Festival Market Square stage for Don Walker and Troy Cassar-Daley, soon to come on!!

Well done to Grafton Jacaranda Festival and all involved in what is already shaping up to be an amazing festival!

21/10/2023

Tunes in the Trees is happening again at Woombah Recreational Reserve this Saturday! Come along from 2PM to 7PM for live music, food and community activities.

All hosted by Woombah Residents Association.

09/10/2023

So exciting! We’re proud to be hosting the Clarence Tunes stage again this year, on Jacaranda Thursday (2nd Nov)! Featuring a range of youth performances from 8AM to 2PM!

Program and more in the Purple* magazine!!

Grafton Jacaranda Festival is excited to announce the launch of its very own magazine this season — PURPLE*

Full of all things Jacaranda, this premium 80-page publication will features stories, guides, history, and lifestyle, as well as the full 2023 festival program.

In our launch issue we catch up with the festival’s superstar performers, Troy and Jem Cassar-Daley and Cold Chisel’s Don Walker.

We also revisit some golden moments from festivals gone by including stories with an award-winning Melbourne filmmaker and a fashion industry make-up artist from Sydney. What have they got to do with the festival? You will find that out and more in issue one of Purple*.

The jacaranda inspired content also includes new products, recipes, fun activities, and lots more.

Purple* magazine is as cheerful and eclectic at the floral festival itself, a celebration of the colour that defines the city and people of Grafton.

Issue no. 1 will be for sale at Jaca HQ, Jacaranda Ball and Grafton Regional Gallery for $10.

You can also pre-order copies of Purple* online now at the Jacaranda Festival website or via the link below to secure your copy early ahead of its limited print run. Collect from JACA HQ on Prince St, front store of Grafton Shoppingworld - The Link, from Saturday 21 October.

https://www.jacarandafestival.com/purple-magazine

If you wish to order PURPLE* to have delivered, you will need to email your request to the below email and we will be in contact to sort payment and postage:

[email protected]

04/10/2023

🧜‍♀️ Have you requested an Audition pack? 🧜‍♂️
Step into the spotlight and join us for an exciting journey of music and drama! Our community theatrical society is thrilled to announce auditions for an upcoming musical extravaganza. Get ready to showcase your talent, share your passion, and be part of something magical. Stay tuned for more details – an unforgettable experience awaits!🧜‍♂️

31/08/2023

The Lawrence Tavern are major sponsors of Clarence Tunes! Help show your support and vote for them at the link below.

Click the link below to vote

Voting closes Sunday 3rd September

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFQV2QN?utm_campaign=People%27s+Choice+Award+2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=autopilot

15/07/2023

We’re in the running to receive funding – but need your support. Click the link to vote!

28/06/2023

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY 🎫

Rocky Mouth Productions are EXCITED more than ever to bring Steel Magnolias on stage 💿🪩🎭

ARE YOU READY

To purchase tickets click link in bio or purchase at the Maclean Civic Hall on Sundays 🎭🪩

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03/05/2023

✨ 2023 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM ✨

Be prepared for an amazing Festival! Jacaranda Thursday and closing event entertainment are yet to be announced but ensure to save all these dates to be in Grafton 💜

Wesley Mission
Clarence Valley Council
My Clarence Valley
Destination NSW

29/04/2023

Thanks to the Maclean Show Society for having us along this week to provide PA systems for the 130th Maclean Show.

We provided a full horn PA system to cover the oval and grandstands, a large PA for the performance of “The Man from Snowy River”, a small PA for the cattle yards and operated the competitors PA system at the Clydesdale Pavillon.

If you’re looking for a PA system for your next event or function, big or small, get in touch!

20/04/2023

PRINCE ST MARKETTA | Free Community Event
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Prince Street Grafton
3:30pm - 9:00pm

Our local restaurants and cafes are hitting the streets and will be serving up delicious street food while a lineup of talented performers including Uncle Ken Gordon, Lennox Mohagan, Garimaa Ngahri , Eli Fahey, Hats off, and Ryan Martin Trio will be putting on an unforgettable show.

Kids activities will include free face painting, balloon animals, oversized games and art projects. The street will also be alive with entertainment by Ashley Albert Performing Arts and the Grafton District Services Club Pipe Band during the band change overs.

Entry is FREE, so bring your friends and family for a night filled with entertainment and good eats. Don't miss out on this exciting event to celebrate Rediscover Grafton and our amazing businesses.

Prince St Marketta is hosted by Clarence Valley Council, Grafton Chamber of Commerce and Grafton Jacaranda Festival.

https://www.facebook.com/events/589553519791179

20/04/2023

are looking for young volunteers to participate in a rewarding experience from 9th to 12th June.

👉 Want to do something useful and have a lot of fun doing it?

😀 Join our team of volunteers at the and receive free entry, camping and a cooked breakfast each morning!

Full details and application form are on our website - https://www.clarencevalleycampovenfestival.com/volunteer

➕ Tag your friends and camp/volunteer together - it's more fun with mates!

13/04/2023

Thanks to the Lower Clarence Scottish Association for having us at the 118th Maclean Highland Gathering last weekend!

11/04/2023

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We require nominations for our 2023 Matron of Honour and Junior Jacaranda Candidates.

The role of the Matron of Honour is to mentor and support the candidates throughout their fundraising journeys and during the 10 days of the festival. If your interested or know someone that is interested, please nominate via the link below:

https://bit.ly/2023JacarandaMOHNomination

Junior Candidates are to be aged 12 to 14. Nominate your child to be part of the fastest growing cultural and arts festival on the North Coast, be more involved in your community and more involved in youth civic participation. Please nominate via the link below:

https://bit.ly/2023JuniorJacarandaCandidateNomination

All nominations are to be residents of the Clarence Valley. Nominations close Friday 21 April 2023.

📸 2022 Jacaranda Royal Party

08/04/2023

This weekend, we provided AV solutions for the Maclean Highland Gathering.

We provided a PA system for coverage of the entire Maclean Showgrounds, full AV production for the Scottish Ceilidh concert on Friday night, PA for the Maclean Civic Hall Friday night and a PA system to cater for the dancing competition that took place on Saturday.

Thanks to the Lower Clarence Scottish Association for having us along!

08/04/2023

Don’t miss this event! Happening all day until 4PM this evening at the Maclean Show Grounds.

Lower Clarence Scottish Association

Maclean, also known as ‘Australia’s home of the highland hearts', comes alive when over 20 pipe and drum bands take over the streets in the Pipe Bands on Parade at 8.30am this morning.

At 9am the main event begins at the Maclean Showground. Grab yourself a vantage spot on the grandstand and marvel at the talented pipers, drummers and dancers.

Here you will also witness the brute strength and skill of the traditional Highland Games when the lads and lasses take on the caber toss, putting the stones, haggis hurt, and the kilted dash. Now that's a sight to see! Over 100 Scottish dancers are also competing throughout today.

This day is not to be missed on our Clarence Valley calendar and proudly brought to you by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association.

All information and ticketing can be found at:
https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

Maclean and District Pipe Band
Clarence Valley Council
My Clarence Valley

03/04/2023

This Friday evening at McLachlan Park! Come and enjoy the highland traditional dances and songs and live music along the Clarence River.

03/04/2023

🎟️ Tickets now on sale 🎟️

Maclean Show Society is hosting the 2023 Showgirl & Young Woman Luncheon at Yamba Golf & Country Club.

Hope to see you there, you can book through this link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.123tix.com.au/events/37948/maclean-show-society-young-woman-and-showgirl-luncheon

29/03/2023

Thank you to all who helped make this event a success! Hopefully it’ll be back, bigger and better, next year!

28/03/2023

23/03/2023

Event planners won’t need to spend hours searching for vendors.

We are putting together a directory for event organisers with food vendors' contact details to make the organising easier.

For further information, please contact our Events Officer, Deborah Merritt, at 6645 0229 or [email protected] with your contact details, including all the details we need to know about your business.

15/03/2023

08/03/2023

🎶 Clarence Valley Performers List 🎶

Are you a performer (soloist/band) based in the Clarence Valley?

Performers please complete the link below so we can create a list to be distributed to local venues and for the festival and Clarence Valley Council to promote so you can get booked for your next gig.

http://bit.ly/ClarenceValleyPerformersInfo

📸 Ryan Martin Music

04/03/2023

LOOKING TO COMPETE AT THE 118TH MACLEAN HIGHLAND GATHERING?

JUST THREE DAYS TO GO - 11 MARCH 2023

Entry forms and schedules are now available on the website for
Highland Dancing https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/highland-dancing
Solo Drumming
https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/solo-drumming
Solo Piping
https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/solo-piping
Pipe Bands
https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/pipe-Bands

03/03/2023

23/02/2023

Huge congratulations to Grafton Jacaranda Festival Manager, Mark Blackadder who has been honoured with a prestigious NSW Community Service Award from the NSW Government in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the local community, none more so than transforming the Jacaranda Festival into a spectacular regional event.

In making the announcement Clarence MP, Chris Gulaptis, said Mark is ‘king doer’ of all things and no mountain is too high when it comes to achieving great things for his local community.

“Not only has Mark set the bar high in terms of showcasing Grafton as an all-inclusive, international tourist destination during Jacaranda, but he was instrumental in bringing headline acts such as Jessica Mauboy and Dami Im to Grafton for the recent NSW Government-funded Groove in the Grass event.
“Mark didn’t stop there and has topped that act by securing two of the country’s best musical storytellers, Troy Casser-Daley and Don Walker to headline the opening of this year’s 86th Jacaranda Festival along with our First Nations people.”

Mr Gulaptis said not only does Mark go above and beyond for all things Jacaranda, but you will also see him supporting other community events such as the local Rotary Club, Australia Day events and marketing the annual Carols by Candlelight.

PHOTO (L-R): Grafton Jacaranda Festival Manager, Mark Blackadder and Clarence Nationals MP, Chris Gulaptis.

20/02/2023

Local music legends The Ford Brothers (Crinkle and Boog) have just released an album that they recorded while touring in the US with their band Mudcrab Boogie on Spotify and all music streaming platforms!