RAF Balado Bridge there were also Fulmars, Fireflies, Martinets, Barracudas, Expeditors and a rare Fairchild Cornell FT673. Three Expeditors were all that remained in 1955. It was also used from 1946 for light aircraft and gliding until its final closure in 1957. Following decommissioning as an RAF station, part of the site served as a NATO SATCOM Satellite Ground Listening Station, which operated from 1985 to 2006. From 1997 to 2014 Balado was the home of the annual T in the Park music festival, however, due to safety concerns about an oil pipeline lying directly underneath parts of the airfield the festival was
Black Stump Music and Arts Festival it is the venue used for headline and international acts. Fools Theatre (formerly Off Broadway) - interaction and comedy venue. Sacred Space - Alternative worship. The Village - food and service venues and addition performance space. The Supper Club - small stage for music with cafe style tables and food. Metro - primary Rock venue Black Stump was held annually since 1985 with the exception of four years: 1987, 1995, 2000 and 2010. For most of its existence Black Stump has been held at Cataract Scout Park, Appin NSW, Australia and before that at Cattai. The first festival was held