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*Please note: Whilst every effort
is made to have the correct events/award
dates on this page, changes can occur and
events/awards cancelled without
notice...so please contact event organiser,
if you are travelling to it or submitting
material for awards etc. - Virginia
Coad - Website co-ordinator
JANUARY
2009
Go
to >> Tamworth Festival
FEBRUARY
2009
Bungendore Muster and Awards -29th Jan-
1st Feb 2009
-
www.bushballadeers.com.au/bungendore.htm
2010 Awards close 1st October 2009.
APRIL
'SPIRIT OF THE BUSH'
2009
Heritage Weekend & Balladeers' Muster
Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th
April 2009
Featuring some of Australia’s top Balladeers
& Poets
Including:
Brian Young - Gary Fogarty – Merv Maltman
- Lindsay Butler - Lynette Guest , Johnny
Greenwood - Laura Downing - Dean Perrett
– Vic Lanyon - Anita Ree, Trevor Day - Denise
Brooks - Greg Bain - Roy Garland - Amanda
Faulkner, Jeff Gibson - Lynne Bennett -
Katy Sempf - Ray Rose - Dan Manning - Bill
Jensen, Shaza Leigh - Harry Early - Clyde
Cameron - Les Lawson - Alan Luscombe - Lex
K, Ted Thompson - Wave Jackson - Lana Rose
- Alec Beckett - Dorrie Muller - Kev Groves,
Pete Smith - Chris & The Grey - Graham
Parfitt - Buddy Thomson - John Colville
& Primrose, Charmaine Pout - Geoff Sidebottom
& Annie Ree - Graham Rodger - Ashley
Cook - Ron Peters, Peter Simpson - Rod Bryant
- Charlie Boyter - Dianne Lindsay - John
Major - Ray Essery, Julie Perandes - Gordon
Larkin - Nev Molloy - Bob Magee - Daly Stephenson,
Slim Jones - Zeta Burns - Ian Hands Pam
Thomasson - Viv & Shirley Kehl - Col
Edmonds, Plus Walkup Artists & Homestead
Balladeers Competition
Bush Ballad Song,
Australiana Art & Poetry Competitions
For details of competitions & general
information contact: Buddy Thomson or Lynne
Bennett Ph/Fax 07 4168 0168. Email:
lynnebennett3@bigpond.com
Camp
Oven Meals by Boondooma’s Balladeer Cooks
. Guided Tours - Licensed Bar –BBQ - Stalls
– Chips & drinks etc
Vintage Cars & Engines - Broad Axe,
Adze, Photographic & Historic displays
Bush Camping available (Bring your own mug
for free tea & coffee)
Sec: Lynne Bennett Ph 07 4168 0168.
Camping inquiries: Caretakers: Ph 07 4168
0159
$60 for the week - Day Rates Available
MAY
BROXBURN COUNTRY MUSIC
BASH 2009
DATES to be ADVISED
For further information:
www.broxburnbash.com
Phone Pam: 0746 931 530
Debbie: 0746 931 755(b/h)
MULWALA
COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR
May 1st, 2nd and 3rd sees
the Mulwala Country Music Spectacular, at
the fabulous Club Mulwala featuring Brian
Letton, Tom Maxwell, Graeme Hugo, Lynette
Guest, Col Thomson, Neville Anderson, Shaza
Leigh, Lindsay Butler, Lindsay Waddington
and the Butlers Boys Band. Prior to this
weekend will be a bowls event for people
who like both bowls and country music.
There will also be a Country Cabaret artists
appearing at the Club Mulwala Anzac Room
Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st May and
Saturday May 2nd. Artists appearing will
be Hilton Boyle, John Anscombe, Peter Nolte,
Dennis Bruce, Ollie Guyett and Ron Morgan.
Contact Ron Morgan rjm8888@y7mail.com
CESSNOCK 2009 COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Fri
22- Sun 24 May
Featuring a variety of country music
and bush balladeer artist. For more details
see
brochure.
http://www.cessnock-country-music-festival.com/
Email: astill@coscom.net
Bookings - East Cessnock Bowls Club: 02
4990 1444
BUNDY AUSSIE COUNTRY MUSTER 2009
Hello again from Bundaberg.
We would like to give you an update on our
2009 "Bundy Aussie Country Muster”
- 29th, 30th, 31st, May at
the Agro Trend Grounds (Kendalls Road, Bundaberg).
Friday 29th: 12pm-6.30pm Walkup artists,
(BYO Chair), 7-10pm Showcase of acts by
members of the Bundaberg Country Music Club.
The professional artists appearing live
on stage Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st 2009
are:
PAT & MICHEAL
PINCOTT, DALY STEPHENSON, KATIE BROOK, DEAN
PERRETT, BIG MAL COAD, BARRY K. & LIN
CHANDLER, JEFF BROWN, JULIE PERANDES, KEITH
JAMIESON, LAURA DOWNING, ALISHA SMITH, MERV
& CHRIS WEBSTER, MATT MANNING, RACHEL
RICHARDS, DIANNE LINDSAY, PETER SIMPSON,
PHIL, CHRIS & MICHEAL COAD
Gate Fees: Sat $20. pp. Sun: $15.pp.
Onsite camping: powered site $7.pp. Un-powered
$5.pp.
Hot food, Tea/coffee/soft drinks. Pets must
be kept on lead.
At our 2008 Muster, we were able to donate
a small percentage of our takings to the
S.E.S. and we would like to continue this
donation in 2009, along with a donation
to the Flying Doctor Service.
All our dedicated workers are busy as bees
spreading flyers country wide to advertise
this function. The bookings are already
coming in to Dave and Val Johnston and ourselves,
which is definitely a good start for our
2009 Bundy Aussie Country Muster”.
Muster Co-Ordinators :
Phil and Chris Coad (07) 41594091 &
Val and Dave Johnston (07) 41529
370
Email: Bundaberg.Country.Music.Club@hotmail.com
BARHAM BUSH BASH 2009 21st -24th May
May Held at the Barham Services Club,
Barham.. Artists: Tom Maxwell, Peter
Coad & the Coad Sisters, Brian Letton,
Jim Hermel, Ernie Constance, Gavin Arden,
Carol Heuchan, Graham Rodgers,Terry &
Jenny, plus Des Morgan, George Farnham,
Slim Connors, Allan Carroll. Contact Joyce
Yates: 0408 218 411
The
Bouldy Bush Ballad Bash 2009 21, 22 and
23rd May 2010 .
2009
SUCCESS!
Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith we're excited
about the great response to the Bouldy Bush
Ballad Bash, this is the first time the
event has been held and will become an annual
event, Keith and Alisha would like to thank
the Bouldercome Progress Association Committee,
Caretakers, also all the Walkup artists
and Poets that supported the event, also
Tony and Carmel Newton from Tanby Sea foods
Kepell Brand, Ted Thompson,Allan Luscombe,
John and Margaret Staunton also Jim and
Marion and Rod and Doreen Crome Artists
Reg Poole, Jeff Brown,
Gary Fogarty, Bec Hance,Daly Stephenson,Slim
Jones,Col Black, Nell Carter, Nedd Dodd
and Sharon Heaslip, But most of all the
local people and the people that travelled
hundreds of kilometers to support our show,
a big thank you to all the radio and print
media. The Bouldy Bush Ballad Bash will
be held 21, 22 and 23rd May 2010
.
2010 Artists will be listed here when finalised.
Event details>
Camping Available $5.00 Per Night Unpowered,
$7.00 Limited Powered Sites, Toilets And
Limited Showers
All Weather Indoor Entertainment Area, and
plenty of Caravan And Motorhome Sites &
Car Parking
Show Prices $10.00 Each Day Adults, Children
Under 12 Free
Food And Refreshments Available. Info 07
49340950 Or 0427 731088
Email bl27406@bigpond.net.au
A Great Family Weekend, Campsites Available
Earlier If Required, Small Generators Allowed
ANNUAL EVENT; Stan Coster
Birthday Celebration 2009
On
the Saturday closest to MAY 27th at Ma Ma
Creek Halll, via Gatton there is a concert
to honour Stan Coster, featuring Tracy Coster
and various bush balladeers. Contact;
tracycoster@bigpond.com
JUNE
JULY
A.B.B.A.
Shirley Thoms Bronze Bust Show "BALLADS
FROM THE BUSH" - Tamworth
Saturday 18th July to commence at
2pm. At the family Hotel, Brisbane St. Tamworth.
Artists donating their talents are Amos
Morris, Dianne Lindsay, Peter Pratt, Anita
Ree, Peter Simpson, Lynette Guest, Yodelling
Pete Smith, Lana Ross, Graeme Doubleday
& Rodney Walker, Special Guest — 2009
A.B.B.A. Star Quest winner Sharon Smith,
Compere: Lorraine Pfitzner. $10 Entry Donation.
Enquiries; Lorraine Pfitzner (02) 6766 4236
or
lorraine@bushballadeers.com.au
SEPTEMBER
NANANGO COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER 2009
Thursday 10th September to Sunday
13th September.
The artists this year are:
Dean Perrett, Reg Poole, Col Thompson,
Laura Downing, Graham Rodger, Rachel Richards,
Jeff Brown, Brian Letton, Tom Maxwell, Ernie
Constance, Ashley Cook, Daly Stevenson,
Ricky Shipp, Lynette Guest, Jeff Gibson,
Sharon Smith, Slim Jones, Col Edmonds.
Should you wish to contact Sandra Shearn
the details are: Phone 07 4126 5061 and
email: sandra.46@bigpond.com
The Annual Nanango Country Muster is held
at the Nanango Showgrounds (This event is
hosted by the Nanango Show Society) The
Muster features Bush Ballad & Traditional
Country Music. Nanango is situated 2 1/2
hours north west of Brisbane in the South
Burnett Region of Queensland. Nanango
is the fourth oldest town in Queensland.
This is an event not to be missed. Contact
Show Society:
nanangoshowsociety@bigpond.com.au
TEXAS COUNTRY
ROUNDUP 2009
For further details contact: John &
Evelyn Rigney (07) 4653 1435 AH.
MILDURA
COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
For more details and online program go
to
www.milduracountrymusic.com.au
OCTOBER
2009
2010
Australian
Camp Oven Festival
- Millmerran
- proudly sponsored by Heritage
Building Society.
Millmerran Showgrounds. Ph: 0429 727 503
Campsite Booking powered and unpowered sites.
0427 957 176
Festival contact: Sally Rigney-Vaughan:
07 46 939 134 .Mob: 0409 051 099 .Email
Sally
Website:
www.australiancampovenfestival.com.au
BEDGEREBONG COUNTRY MUSIC & POETS
CAMPOUT WEEK 6 — 13 October 2009
Guest Artists: PETER HORAN ● GARRY
GOUGH ● ALAN NEAL ● CHARMAINE
POUT
Contact Robert: (02) 6857 2139 or Veva (02)
6851 1770
Email:
vmmacquarry@bigpond.com
Blacktown
Dorothy Poyck Memorial Bush Balladeers Concert
2009
Date not confirmed yet. For more details
contact Ron Sadler:
ronjsadler@optusnet.com.au
WIDGEE BALLADEERS
MUSTER 2009
The Widgee Balladeers Muster 29th
Oct - 1st Nov. at the Widgee Sports Grounds
- 20 minutes out of Gympie. A variety
of bush ballad artists featured at this
popular annual event...
Contact: Lex K. (07) 41 293145 Mobile:
(0428) 293145
The
Bush Balladeer Star Quest 2010!
Are YOU
an aspiring Bush Balladeer artist looking
for a break?
You could be the next winner!
Held annually at the Tamworth festival...
the
Bush Balladeer Star Quest encourages;
Upcoming Bush Balladeers
to be part of the Bush Ballad Industry and
preserve Bush Ballad music for future generations.
The Bush Balladeers Star Quest is a prestigious
achievement on which the winner can build
his/or her bush ballad career. Recording
time & Appearances at Major Festivals;
e.g., Tamworth Country Music festival (Major
Bush Ballad Concerts), Bungendore Muster,
the Gympie
Muster, and the Mildura Country Music Festival,
along with publicity support throughout
the 12 months, ensures the Winner becomes
established within industry and public circles.
The Bush Balladeer Star Quest purpose is
to offer direction to young artists, a greater
understanding of the industry, media, and
to give them an opportunity to develop a
solid foundation on which to build their
career in Bush Ballad music.
2010 STAR QUEST ENTRY DETAILS
ENTRIES CLOSE 30th September 2009
NOVEMBER
The Slim Dusty Country Music Memories
Show at Kempsey Racecourse
For information regarding the Slim Dusty
Foundation and its aims, please contact
Kathryn Yarnold, General Manager on (02)
6562 6533, or 1800 18 SLIM, or visit the
website at www.slimdustycentre.com.au
THE GIDGEE COAL BUSH BALLAD AWARDS
Pittsworth Town Hall November 21st/22nd
2009
Guest Artists, Trevor Day, Jeff
Brown, Ricky Shipp, Alisha Smith, Allan
Luscombe, Ted Thompson, Keith Jamieson,
Dean Perrett, Gary Fogarty
Open To All Australian Independent Bush
Ballad Artists and Writers
With 500 copies or more released for sale
between 31st August 2007 & 31st August
2009.
Walkup Artists at showgrounds prior to awards.
Camping at showgrounds available.
Bookings for camping with John and Margaret
Staunton phone 0427091644 home 0746951162
Accommodation also at Pittsworth Motels
and Hotels Bush Poets Breakfast at Tatts
Hotel with Gary Fogarty And Friends. Info
Ph 0749340950 Or 0427731088
more information bl27406@bigpond.net.au
ENTRY CLOSES 15th October 2009 Get
your nominations in early . to Gidgee Coal
Awards, 52586 Burnett hwy Bouldercombe,
4702 Q
Download GIDGEE
COAL BUSH BALLAD AWARDS ENTRY FORM (PDF)
other
events/awards.....
*
2009
Northern Territory (NT) "Country Song
Writer’s Awards"& “Song of the
Year” awards. Date
info to be advised.
* Katherine Muster Awards - Closing
date 31st March 2009 (Download entry forms
1 ..&.. 2
)
* T.IA.R.A awards
- Vicki Thornecroft, 34 Croydon Avenue,
Tamworth NSW 2340. Ph 0267658021)
* T.S.A awards - P.O. Box
618, Tamworth 2340 Email: Vicki
Walsh
* Stan Coster Memorial Bush Ballad
Awards - Maureen and Greg Gordon
0262380224 (Closes 1st October)
* Mildura Country Music Festival
(Closes 30 June) Phone 0350238182
P.O. Box 1272 Mildura 3502
* NZ Gold Guitar Awards
- P.O. Box 382, Gore New Zealand CO11 6432058845
* Tasmanian and NZ Songwriting Contest
- 1 Mimosa Place, Youngtown Tasmania 7249
Ph 0363446067 gaylene@vision.net.au
*Tasmanian Country Music Awards
- P.O. Box 48, Longford Tasmania 7301 Ph
0363973305
* Wittlesea Awards - 50
Mitchell Street Kyneton Vic 3444 Phone 0354221329
* Boyup Brook Country Music Awards
- P.O. Box 103, Boyup Brook WA 6244 ph 0897
651657
*CMAA Gold Guitar Awards-
P.O. Box 298, Tamworth 2340 Ph 0267 661577
(Closing date 15th September)
* THE GIDGEE COAL BUSH BALLAD AWARDS
2009 - PITTSWORTH TOWN HALL (closing
date 15th October)
OPEN TO ALL AUSTRALIAN BUSH BALLAD MATERIAL
RECORDED AND RELEASED BETWEEN 31ST AUGUST
2006 AND 31ST AUGUST 2008 BY INDEPENDENT
ARTISTS. RULES AND NOMINATION FORMS
AVAILABLE FROM
www.pittsworth.qld.gov.au For Information
on Awards Ph 0427731088 or 0749340950. ENTRY
CLOSES 31st August 2009
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