Events


Contact us
- info@bushballadeers.com.au To have your bush ballad/event listed on this page.
 If you are a A.B.B.A. member you can send Tour Dates/ to
info@bushballadeers.com.au
More News info can be found on the "Happening" Page
 


*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
O
n 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... t
he 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
>> GIDGEE COAL - ENTRY FORMS (PDF)
 


Contact us - info@bushballadeers.com.au To have your bush ballad/event listed on this page.
 If you are a A.B.B.A. member you can send Tour Dates/ to
info@bushballadeers.com.au

 
 
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