THIS year’s BABKS Cultural Award for Music, Arts and Dance was set to go to the Arts in 2022.

Unfortunately, as High Schools from Woolgoolga to Macksville were unable to provide dates that artworks could be released due to HSC marking, it became necessary to cancel this year’s Award.

The Award in 2023 will likely be going to the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium of Music, Coffs Harbour (if they accept the award).

The Conservatorium will decide conditions of entry and judging.

The entries will be open to any High School students from Woolgoolga to Macksville and surrounding districts.

The major winner will receive a $1,000.00 prize and there will hopefully be $200.00 prizes donated by ten businesses from Woolgoolga to Macksville.

Further information will be provided in 2023 regarding entry dates and conditions.