Featured Events in Gundaroo in May 2025 (April Updated)

Ella Hooper dug deep on her 2023 solo album, Small Town Temple, and the story is complete with the final single from the record. ‘Oh My Goddess!’ is the sound of an artist coming to terms with her past – “shaking my demons out” – and asserting her independence. Ella unleashes the goddess within, declaring: “I ain’t gonna kneel for no one. I ain’t gonna smile and sing along. I’ll be my own goddess, I’ll be my own man.” “This song has been a clear crowd favourite,” Ella says. “It’s about geeing yourself up, slapping yourself on the back, accepting what you’re still working on and taking the plunge anyway. “It’s kind of the flip side of ‘Old News’, the very first single, which pondered similar themes from a less convinced, confident standpoint. ‘Oh My Goddess!’ is the results – a rallying cry! Not to sound too trite, but self-work works.” It’s a song that everyone can relate to. “We all have stuff,” Ella notes. “And not all of it is rosy.” ABOUT THE VENUE This event will be held indoors in our event venue. A range of Tallagandra Hill wines, local beers and soft drinks will be available to purchase on the night. Food will also be available to purchase prior to the event and on the night. An email with a link to the dinner menu will be sent to all attendees approximately five days prior to the event. (Note you cannot bring your own food and beverage into the venue.) Bookings are invited as a minimum booking of 2 or more. Car-pooling is encouraged as parking is limited. (Note if you book separately to your friends, please let us know via email, wine@tallagandrahill.com.au, at least 48hrs prior to the event, otherwise we may not be able to seat you together.) Seating will be at shared tables but with designated seating reserved under the name of the person who made the booking. This is an indoor event in our dedicated venue space. This show is part of Tallagandra Hill’s We Love Local program, supporting local Australian artists and producers. Doors open at 5.45pm (food service begins). Performance from 6.30pm. Information Source: Tallagandra Hill Winery | eventbrite

Ella Hooper burst onto the Australian music scene in the late 90's as the technicolour teen front woman of Killing Heidi, a band who went on to explode the naughties, claiming pop rock dominion over the turn of the millenium. She scored her first number one single and released the fastest selling Australian album of all time in the year 2000. Ella was the first ever woman and youngest person to be awarded APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award. After spending her 'uni years' touring the world in a wildly successful rock band, she embarked on the first of a series of unexpected sidequests, putting the band on extended haitus and pivoting to media, hosting multiple TV and radio shows, including ABC's beloved music trivia show Spicks And Specks, making her more than just a pop singer in her native Aus. 2010 saw Hooper return to music under the moniker 'The Verses', showcasing her love of Americana and classic West Coast harmonies. Produced by music legend Mitchell Froome, it caught the ear of Fleetwood Mac and scored her the support slot on their 9 date Australian tour. Inspired by a conversation with Stevie Nicks, Ella made her first official solo record in 2013 - the darkly energetic 'In Tongues' and now has three full length solo releases to her name, traversing synth pop to dream folk and her most recent, exploring the Americana genre once again, Small Town Temple. Written in her hometown of Violet Town Victoria, in a period where both of her beloved parents tragically passed away from cancer within two weeks of each other, Small Town Temple has been widely praised for its deeply personal songwriting and its unique 'Australiana' perspective. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Australian Country chart, number 7 vinyl sales and was nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize. Firmly in her country era and carrying enough highs and lows to really do the genre justice, Ella is now collaborating with Grammy Award winning stalwarts like Jim Lauderdale, Steve Poltz and Melody Walker on the next record. Recorded in Nashville TN, it's set to be heavier on the twang, more immediate in tone, rich in stories from the past few years of chaos, but as always - full of heart and enthusiasm. ABOUT THE VENUE This event will be held indoors in our event venue. A range of Tallagandra Hill wines, local beers and soft drinks will be available to purchase on the night. Food will also be available to purchase prior to the event and on the night. An email with a link to the dinner menu will be sent to all attendees approximately five days prior to the event. (Note you cannot bring your own food and beverage into the venue.) Bookings are invited as a minimum booking of 2 or more. Car-pooling is encouraged as parking is limited. (Note if you book separately to your friends, please let us know via email, wine@tallagandrahill.com.au, at least 48hrs prior to the event, otherwise we may not be able to seat you together.) Seating will be at shared tables but with designated seating reserved under the name of the person who made the booking. This is an indoor event in our dedicated venue space. This show is part of Tallagandra Hill’s We Love Local program, supporting local Australian artists and producers. Doors open at 5.45pm (food service begins). Performance from 6.30pm. Information Source: Tallagandra Hill Winery | eventbrite

Multi-Platinum & Gold ARIA-certified, ARIA-nominated, and 4x Golden Guitar nominees, KINGSWOOD, return with a powerful tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons. Blending the raw energy of classic rock with the rich storytelling of modern country, KINGSWOOD have built a reputation for electrifying performances and genre-defying artistry. Now, with their latest release, a bold reimagining of Tom Petty’s ‘You Wreck Me’, the band reiterate to audiences why they maintain a reputation as one of the most beloved acts in Oz, standing at the crossroads of heartland rock and country soul. Fueled by passion, grit, and a relentless pursuit of sonic authenticity, KINGSWOOD breathe new life into this timeless anthem. Their rendition channels the reckless energy of love and destruction, honoring Petty’s legacy, all the while stamping the song with their own signature blend of soulful harmonies, driving guitars, and unfiltered emotion. ABOUT THE VENUE This event will be held indoors in our event venue. A range of Tallagandra Hill wines, local beers and soft drinks will be available to purchase on the night. Food will also be available to purchase prior to the event and on the night. An email with a link to the dinner menu will be sent to all attendees approximately five days prior to the event. (Note you cannot bring your own food and beverage into the venue.) Bookings are invited as a minimum booking of 2 or more. Car-pooling is encouraged as parking is limited. (Note if you book separately to your friends, please let us know via email, wine@tallagandrahill.com.au, at least 48hrs prior to the event, otherwise we may not be able to seat you together.) Seating will be at shared tables but with designated seating reserved under the name of the person who made the booking. This is an indoor event in our dedicated venue space. This show is part of Tallagandra Hill’s We Love Local program, supporting local Australian artists and producers. Doors open at 5.45pm (food service begins). Performance from 6.30pm. Information Source: Tallagandra Hill Winery | eventbrite