The Cordial Factory

The Pleasures
2024-06-09 18:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Cordial Factory, 18 George St, Grenfell, NSW, 2810, Australia
Fronted by Catherine Britt and Lachlan Bryan, The Pleasures debut record The Beginning of the End (released in August 2023) debuted at #2 on the Official ARIA Country Charts, spent 12 weeks in the Americana Music Association Albums charts and scored the band two nominations for the 2024 Golden Guitars Australian Country Music Awards.
No shrinking violets, The Pleasures’ sound is raucous, dirty and blues-inspired (occasionally interrupted by delicate moments of sublime country-folk), whilst their subject matter leaps from bold and bawdy to heartfelt and insightful. If you get the feeling these guys have drawn upon every debaucherous night out, self-inflicted wound, bleeding heart and broken bone to come up with this noise, you’d be absolutely right!
We are delighted to present The Pleasures on Sunday 9 June / Tickets $50 + BF / Catering TBC / Gate & Bar Opens 6pm / Show at 7.30pm
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CQUCW
This is on the Sunday of The Henry Lawson Festival so get in early and don’t miss out!

The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
2024-05-25 18:00 - 23:00
With over 70 million record sales and 10 Grammy Awards, Simon & Garfunkel are one of the greatest vocal duos of all time, reflecting and defining the mood and social revolution of the 60’s.

And it is our pleasure to host ‘The Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel’, an intimate acoustic performance with rich harmonies, masterful acoustic playing and an ease and humour of stories of the era performed by Mark Shelley, Peter O’Regan and inimitable bass player Christopher Soulos.

Saturday 25 May / Tickets $50 + BF or $55 at the door / Catering TBC / Gate & Bar Opens 6pm / Show at 7.30pm

https://www.trybooking.com/CONVJ

Jeff Lang
2024-03-23 18:00 - 23:00
Melbourne guitar wizard, superlative songsmith and three-time ARIA Award winner, Jeff Lang joins us at The Cordial Factory, Grenfell.

Jeff Lang has performed across the world including festivals such as The Dublin Blues Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Quebec City Music Festival, Fuji Rock, Glastonbury, Echo Park China, Ottawa BluesFest and our very own Port Fairy, Woodford, Bluesfest Byron Bay and Womadelaide festivals.

This will be a truly intimate solo performance with Jeff cherry picking gems from across his 30+ year career.

We can’t wait. Don’t miss out!

Tickets $45 + BF or $50 at the door / Catering TBC / Gate & Bar Opens 6pm / Jeff Lang 7.30pm

https://www.trybooking.com/CNXOS

@jefflangmusic
credit Chris Franklin

Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
2023-11-25 18:30 - 22:30
Absolutely thrilled to announce that in support of their forthcoming album ‘Birdsong’, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham will not only be taking this tour from Murwillumbah to Melbourne but also Gowrie Park to Grenfell where they will be playing The Cordial Factory on Saturday 25 November!

This heavyweight album and show is sure to impact audiences and performances will feature ARIA and Golden Guitar-winning songs from the duo’s back catalogue that fans know and love.

You can get a taste of the album (due for release on the 29 September) and the song Fly By Night via all streaming platforms and don’t forget to Presave the album too.

Tickets are $45.00 (+ booking fee) via https://www.trybooking.com/CJRPT or our linkt.ree

Liz Stringer
2023-10-11 18:30 - 22:30
Much-loved Melbourne singer/songwriter Liz Stringer caps off a busy 2023, bringing to an end work on her acclaimed 2021 album ‘First Time Really Feeling’ with her ‘First Time…For The Last Time’ solo tour.
This album was the artists’ first entry into the ARIA Top 20 and also won an AIR Award for Best Blues & Roots album in 2021 after its release in the midst of COVID lockdowns. And it’s a case of unfinished business as the tour finally reaches the places that it couldn’t get to during this time.
This is a rare chance to see one of Australia’s greatest contemporary singer-songwriters in an intimate solo setting. Audiences will get a real insight into how the songs were written and how they sounded before she presented them to her band. It’s also a last chance to revisit her most successful and acclaimed album to date before she introduces her new material.
Don’t miss out!
Wednesday 11 October / Tickets $40 + Booking Fee / Catering & Special Guest TBC / Gates & Bar Opens 6.30pm
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at trybooking.com/events/landing/1090138

William Crighton
2023-07-15 18:00 - 23:00
While there’s a couple of huge firsts for William Crighton on his latest tour – playing @glastofest and @splendourinthegrass and first headline German show – playing TCF aint one of em!
Due to his hand still healing, Wiliam is only playing a few shows this year, and we’re a lucky bunch indeed as one of those shows is at TCF on Saturday 15 July!
William Crighton is a Factory favourite and if you haven’t seen him play live yet and your coming to this gig, I’m bloody-well excited for you. You are in for a treat and hell, we cant wait ourselves!
William Crighton and Band + Special Guest Ben Leece
Saturday 15 July $60 + BF
Gates and bar opens 6.00pm, music starts 7.00pm
www.trybooking.com/CIUEN
Art by @matthewdunnart
Poster by @jim_grimwade

Kingswood Hometowns Tour
2023-06-18 16:30 - 20:30
After a massive 30 date tour throughout Europe, Australian rock band Kingswood are returning home and excited to announce their biggest tour to date.
The “Hometowns” tour will see the band undertake more shows (70 + dates) than ever on record in the history of Australia.
And on Sunday 18 June, Kingswood will be parking up their specially modified coach at The Cordial Factory, Grenfell for what will be a show not to be missed.
Tickets $50 + booking fee.
Gates and bar opens 4:30pm, music starts 6.00pm
Book online at tryboooking.com

Neil Murray
2023-05-25 18:00 - 23:30
MAY SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Maverick song man Neil Murray is not only a founding member of the pioneering Warumpi Band (thrusting contemporary indigenous music into mainstream Australia with hits like My Island Home and Blackfella Whitefella) but also a successful solo artist with a career spanning over four decades and a string of remarkable albums including his latest and tenth original solo album, The Telling (released in April 2023).

Neil is one of Australia’s most revered, diverse and influential songwriters with his work contributing substantially to Australia’s contemporary music heritage with artists such as Jimmy Little, Missy Higgins, Liz Stringer and Powderfinger recording his songs.

Always engaging live, we are thrilled to have Neil Murray performing at The Cordial Factory, Grenfell on Thursday 25 May 2023.

Tickets $45 + booking fee / Gates and bar opens 6pm / Music starts 7.00pm.

$45 + booking fee https://www.trybooking.com/CHLYY

Local caterer Tania Mooney will be providing a choice of curries for purchase on the night (cash or card accepted)

(Sold Out) Phil Jamieson
2023-05-06 18:00 - 23:30
With special guests Andy Nelson and BC & The Foot Falcons
Where do you start with Phil Jamieson?
If you grew up in Australia, Phil Jamieson has been part of our musical fabric for over a quarter-century, fronting one of Australia’s most popular and successful bands Grinspoon, whose music has soundtracked many of our lives, dominating festival line-ups and polling an incredible 17 songs in Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdowns.
From fronting a generation-defining band, enjoying success in musical theatre and as a solo artist (with the release of his debut album ‘Somebody Else’ in 2022), as well as using his skills behind the scenes across numerous projects, Phil Jamieson has been there and done that.
Together with our old mate Chris O’Loughlin we are pretty amped to announce the accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist will be playing The Cordial Factory, Grenfell on Saturday 6 May (with local-area supports Andy Nelson and BC & The Foot Falcons).
Get in early folks. These tickets will fly out the door.
🎟 $60 + booking fee ⬇️ https://www.trybooking.com/CGWSG
(Gates and bar opens 6pm / music starts 7.30pm / tucker by The Fat Parcel Food Van / cash or card accepted

Neon Party Youth Fest
2023-04-21 18:00 - 22:00
Join us at The Cordial Factory for a night of neon fun!

Youth Fest – the ultimate neon dance party for ages 12 to 24, brought to you by the Weddin Shire Council and proudly supported by the NSW Government.

The night will include:
Live Music by DJ Ratta
Lawn Games
Giveaways
Food & Drinks
Photo Area and Selfie Frame

Prizes for:
Best Dressed Male
Best Dressed Female
Most Creative Outfit
Person with the Best Dance Moves
And a Lucky Door Prize!

Tickets are FREE but essential and are limited to 100 people.

There are a few ways to secure your tickets –
Call us on (02) 6343 2059
Email – info@visitweddin.com.au
Message us via Facebook or Instagram
or pop into the Visitor Information Centre at 88 Main Street, Grenfell.

Tickets wont last long so get in quick!

STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call Elly, Casey or Claire on (02) 6343 2059.

This event is proudly brought to you by Weddin Shire Council and funded by the NSW Government through their Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break Program: Autumn 2023

Songbirds – Sarah Humphrey
2023-03-11 18:00 - 23:30
This is going to be something special. And soulful.
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, The Cordial Factory invites you to a celebration of women in music
Joining us will be talented songbirds, folk-singer and songwriter Sarah Humphreys (with Lauren Gero on backing vocals), all heart and soul duo Smith & Jones and local support Belinda Day.
At The Cordial Factory, Grenfell on Saturday 11 March.
🎟 $45 or $70 with meal (plus booking fee) www.trybooking.com./CFWSL

Catherine Britt Bush Pubs Tour
2023-02-04 18:00 - 23:30
Over the course of her career Catherine Britt has collected a host of accolades and toured, performed and recorded with some of music’s most respected names including Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Sir Elton John, Steve Earle, Dolly Parton, Don McLean, Chris Isaac, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Guy Clark and Keith Urban to name but a few.
And now Catherine will be live at The Cordial Factory on Saturday 4 February as part of her Bush Pubs Tour.
Joined by special guest and Boorowa local Josie Laver we’re definitely in for an amazing night of music 🎶
🎟 Tickets $45 or $70 with meal https://www.trybooking.com/CDROB

William Crighton
2023-01-13 18:00 - 23:30
After a stellar 2022 that saw him opening for Midnight Oil on the European & UK dates of their final tour and taking home an ARIA, William Crighton is returning to The Cordial Factory on Friday 13 January.
UK folk hero Beans on Toast will also be joining William. For what is only a handful of shows they are doing together in Australia, each will perform their own set then play together.
🎟 $60 or $85 with pre-order catering ⬇️ https://www.trybooking.com/CCROI

Little Georgia
2022-11-12 18:00 - 23:30
Little Georgia and TCF go WAY BACK.

If you didn’t see their 2017 and 2019 pop-up gigs in Grenfell (when TCF AND our Little Cordial were just babies) then you do not want to miss this show!
With band in tow, Little Georgia are turning up their amps and hitting the road supporting their new single “Dressed In Gold” with a run of East Coast shows including The Cordial Factory on Saturday 12 November 2022.
“Dressed In Gold” is a rhythmic bombshell filled with retro tones and the duo’s unmistakable vocal harmonies produced by Grammy Award winning producer/engineer Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Powderfinger) and its dropping Friday 21st October.
Tickets can be purchased for $45 per person via https://www.trybooking.com/CCTWM

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Open Mic
2022-07-31 13:00 - 18:00
After the success of our last open mic, TCF are keen to do it all again at the end of this month!
TCF Open Mic is an opportunity for emerging local talent to perform a short-set in front of a supportive audience.
Again, we’re looking for talented locals of all ages to perform 3 songs or a 15-minute set of music, poetry, comedy, variety – whatever your flavour! Previous performers welcome to have another crack.
Come and show your stuff or just come along and enjoy the show!
Either reply to this post or message through TCF Instagram or FB page to secure a spot.
Entry > $5 donation

Frank Sultana & Dean Haitani
2022-06-25 18:00 - 23:30
We can’t wait to welcome Frank Sultana & Dean Haitani to The Factory on Saturday 25 June for
“Tall Tales & Blue”
A Night of Storytelling & Song
Tickets $45pp and can be purchased from ⬇️
https://www.trybooking.com/CAAAJ
Gates open from 6pm and bar (cash or EFTPOS) and food (cash) available for purchase on the night

Open Mic Afternoon
2022-05-29 13:00 - 18:00
Expressions of Interest!
TCF open mic is an opportunity for emerging local talent to perform a short-set in front of a supportive audience.
We’re looking for talented locals of all ages to perform 3 songs or a 15-minute set of music, poetry, comedy, variety – whatever your flavour! – at TCF open mic on Sunday 29 May 2022.
Come and show your stuff or just come along and enjoy the show!
We’ll end the afternoon with a local feature performer.
Message through TCF Instagram or FB page to secure a spot.
