Festivals & Events

February Festivals & Events

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Australian Blues Music Festival - NSW
Date: 11-Feb-10 to 14-Feb-10
Description:

The Australian Blues Music Festival is held on the second (full) weekend of February every year in a variety of venues throughout the historic CBD of Goulburn NSW. It is The National Festival of Australian Blues Music and showcases the very best of emerging and established Aussie blues talent. The line-up includes acoustic and electric acts with a range of styles from the roots of blues music to the music that has been influenced by blues.

Features include: Australian Blues Music ‘Chain’ Awards, open mic/jam throughout the weekend, Youth in Blues Jam, Pro-Jam, vintage guitar and amp shop, workshops with the artists, buskers & markets.

3-Day Pass, single day, youth and single venue passes available.

Contact:
P: 02 4823 4492 or 1800 353 646
Email
Website

Boyup Brook Country Music Festival & WA Awards
Date: 18-Feb-10 to 21-Feb-10
Description:

Be in Boyup Brook, Country Music Capital of WA this February!

For the past 5 years Boyup Brook Country Music Club has acted as a peak Arts Body for the town of Boyup Brook.

Boyup Brook Country Music Festival: recognised in the RAC magazine as one of the top 10 events in Western Australia.

Contact:
Sharon Winter, Secretary
Boyup Brook Country Music Club
P: 08  97651657
E: countrymusicwa@westnet.com.au
W: www.countrymusicwa.com.au

Bunyip Country Music Festival - VIC
Date: 28-Feb-10
Description:

Venue: Bunyip Recreation Reserve, Longwarry Road, Bunyip - Melway ref: Map 612-T6

The Bunyip Country Music Festival is held on the last Sunday in February every year, this being our 21st year. Bunyip is situated just 100 ks east of Melbourne just off the M1 Freeway.

8-10am Walk Up Poets Breakfast
10am-6pm : Nonstop Music featuring Travis Sinclair, Jasmine Rae, Karen Lynne/Blue Mountain Rain, Simply Bushed, Jeff Brown plus more

A great family day festival with children’s rides, displays, affordable food & drinks, stalls,

Under cover venue in case of rain

Contact: Joy Batchelor
P: 03 5629 5388
Email

Hoppers Crossing Rotary Club Fundraiser Concert - VIC
Date: 20-Feb-10
Description:

Venue: Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing

Fundraiser to help establish a school designed to cater for the needs of students with an autism spectrum disorder.

Featuring Rick Bartlett 'the wanted outlaw' and his band.

Time: 7pm to 12mn

Tickets: $15.00 per person

BYO food & soft drinks only, alcohol at bar prices

Bookings: Norm on 0410 673 446
Email

Perth City Muster - WA
Date: 20-Feb-10
Description:

Contact:
Website

Sydney's New Faces Concert - NSW
Date: 13-Feb-10
Description:

Venue: Seaforth Bowling Club, Kirkwood Street, Seaforth

Featuring the fresh new faces of country music.

Contact: Seaforth Bowling Club
P: 02 9948 1119

Whittlesea CM Festival and Victorian & National CM Awards - VIC
Date: 12-Feb-10 to 14-Feb-10
Description:

Being only 40 kilometres north of Melbourne, with access off the Hume Highway or Plenty Road, the historic Whittlesea township is the gate way to the country.

Whittlesea Country Music Festival
Whittlesea Showgrounds and Township
"For The Community By The Community we will rebuild..."

Attention Artists, Managers, Booking agents and industry folk: Applying for the Whittlesea Country Music Festival in 2010? You can download your application form for the 2010 Festival or the National and Victorian awards 2010
from www.whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au

Applications for the 2010 WCM Festival close on the 31st of August

Applications for the National and VIC Awards close on the 30th of October

See you in 2010!

March Festivals & Events

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Central Coast Country Music Festival - NSW
Date: 12-Mar-10 to 14-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: Memorial Park, The Entrance, plus other local venues in the Wyong Shire.

Artist line-up will be announced soon!

Country by the Coast – just a step away from Sydney

Contact:
P: 1800 335 377
Email
Website

CMC Rocks The Snowys - NSW
Date: 5-Mar-10 to 6-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: Friday Flat, Thredbo, NSW

Contact: Rob Potts Entertainment Edge
P: 02 9712 8668
Email
Website

Country Music Rush - QLD
Date: 13-Mar-10 to 14-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: Jondaryan Woolshed - 40kms west of Toowoomba

Organised by Garden City Country Music Assoc, Toowoomba.

Contact:
Website

Horsham Country Music Festival - VIC
Date: 18-Mar-10 to 21-Mar-10
Description:

Contact:
Email
Website

NSW Masters Championships
Date: 26-Mar-10 to 28-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: Dubbo RSL Club

Orana Country Music Association Inc. will again hold the NSW Masters Country Music Championships for non professional artists over 50.

Several categories with two age divisions. 50-69 years old and 70 plus.

Contact:
Gary Hollier
P: 02 6885 1827
Email
Amanda Hollier
P: 02 6885 0786

Penrith Working Truck Show - NSW
Date: 28-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: Museum of Fire, located in the old Penrith Power Station, 1 Museum Drive (off Castlereagh Rd)

For over 20 years the Trucking fraternity have cultivated their prize rigs into show condition, in support of charity.

Each year over 200 of Australia’s finest trucks gather at the Museum of Fire for Australia’s Premier Working Truck Show, with all funds directed towards saving our families from the dangers of fire while preserving the heritage of our community’s bravest.

The show includes live country music all day.

The unique feature of the Show is that each truck must be a working truck and not just a showpiece or collectors item.  Each truck is entered into one or more of 25 different categories to compete for trophies for the best in each class.

Drivers spend hours cleaning and polishing their prize possession in attempts at being declared the best truck in their class. The award of a trophy at the Working Truck Show has become an industry icon and prestigious recognition for the owner.

Approximately 50,000 visitors per year pass through the Museum which houses one of the finest collections of firefighting memorabilia in the world.

From its humble conception nineteen years ago, the Working Truck Show has grown from a gathering of trucking enthusiasts to a major corporate and family event which now takes months of planning and preparation and is recognised as Australia’s Premier Truck Show, attracting in excess of 12,000 visitors.

Contact: Liz White
P: 02 4731 3000
Email
Website

Wandong Country Music Festival - VIC
Date: 7-Mar-10
Description:

Venue: L.B. Davern Reserve, Dry Creek Cres, Wandong

10.00am-6.30pm

Market stalls, food and beverage, off street parking.

See web site for full details

Contact: Helen
M: 0418 508 116
Website

April Festivals & Events

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All Australian Jamboree - QLD
Date: 23-Apr-10 to 25-Apr-10
Description:

 Venue: The Showgrounds, Charters Towers

Gold City Country Music Club Inc. will be holding the All Australian Jamboree.  This festival show cases Australian Country Music in that only songs by Australians can be performed.

There are the usual sections in all ages from Peewee to Young at Heart.

There is a traditional section in which songs are performed "unplugged" which is no electric guitar and no microphone and there is a trucking section.

The Overall Winner wins $1000 and a spot on main stage of the Friday Night Jamboree at Charters Towers Country Music Festival on 30th April, 2010.

For further information please call
Sandra Smith
P: 07 4787 1622
Pat Ives
P: 07 4787 8468
M: 0419 878 099
Email

Bush Festival - VIC
Date: 8-Apr-10 to 11-Apr-10
Description:

In April, 2010 the Snowy Mountains will explode with entertainment and festivities to celebrate the legend of Banjo Patterson’s Man from Snowy River!

With 4 days of action packed Australiana fun jammed into the program, you can expect be entertained by some of the best bush talent around. The Festival boasts a four day Riley’s Ride, ‘Planet Power’ Man From Snowy River Challenge, ‘Lieschke Motors’ Ute Muster, bush poetry and music, ‘WAW’ Art & Photographic Exhibition and real life theatrical Re Enactment of Banjo’s Man from Snowy River poem, as the highlights of the event. Plus a myriad of live performances, music & entertainment.

Also featuring our very own ‘Aussie Bush Idol Competition’ and Country Rock Concert.

Contact:
P: 02 6076 1992
Email
Website

Hartwood Campfires and Country Music - NSW
Date: 2-Apr-10 to 4-Apr-10
Description:

Venue: Hartwood is located approx. 160km SW of Tamworth. Turn in 20kms south of Tambar Springs on Coolah Rd or 40kms north of Coolah. Follow signs.

Campfires & Country Music

Facilities: Bush Camping, collect your own firewood on property, drinking water on tap. Bush toilets. No power or showers. Pets welcome but must be on a leash please.
Gates open: 29th March 9am
Gates locked: 6th April 4pm
Entry Fee: adults: $85pp for Full Weekend
(includes camping & entertainment) Come a few days early - no extra charge
Day Visitors (non camping): $25 per day
Children Free

Lunch, morning & afternoon teas, cold drinks, ice creams etc. available during main stage shows - Don't forget a folding chair

Contact: Hartwood
P: 02 6744 2158
P: 07 5445 5937
Email
Website

Mount Beauty Music Festival - VIC
Date: 23-Apr-10 to 25-Apr-10
Description:

Contact: Rollo Kiek, Festival Director
P: 03 57544008
Email
Website

Outback Country Rock & Blues - QLD
Date: 9-Apr-10 to 11-Apr-10
Description:

Venue: Undara Experience, located a half day scenic drive from Cairns and Townsville.

Boogie in the bush!

Call or visit the website to find out who’s playing, how to get there and where to stay.

Contact:
P: 1800 990 992
Email
Website

Ten Days in the Towers - QLD
Date: 23-Apr-10 to 2-May-10
Description:

Encompassing the All Australian Jamboree and the Charters Towers Country Music Festival and the week in between.

There will be buskers, concerts, talent quests, city tours, movies, markets and many other events during this week.

The Gold City Country Music Club Inc. are co-ordinating the week, and endeavouring to cater for all ages.

Contact: Sandra Smith
P: 07 4787 1622
Email

Urban Country Music Festival - QLD
Date: 30-Apr-10 to 3-May-10
Description:

4 days, 500 artists, 11 stages, 15 free events!

Pull up a stump and head to Caboolture on the May long weekend as Australia’s biggest names in country music take to the stage for the 2010 Urban Country Music Festival.

Located only 45 minutes north of Brisbane at Caboolture, the festival offers entertainment and a unique experience for people of all ages kicking off with the free Burbs n' Bush Party on Friday night.

Over the weekend you can attend 15 free events including the Beaut Ute Show, Songwriters Cafe, bush poets, talent search, Next Generation Station and much more.

There are also free concerts held everyday including the New Zealand Showcase on Saturday, Urban Blaze on Sunday and the farewell concert on Monday. Plus non stop fair dinkum country entertainment on the Town Square and Next Generation stages.

Bluegrass is coming to Urban. 2010 will debut a bluegrass brunch that will get even the most resistant of toes tapping.

The highlight of the festival is the Main Concert on Saturday May 1 which sees the hottest country stars take to the stage in 9 hours of non stop music. Artists include Australia’s favourite Kasey Chambers and band and John Williamson joined by Troy Caasar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Amber Lawrence, Harmony James and 2010 Toyota Starmaker Winner.

Seating is not allocated so please bring blankets and chairs.  Wheelchair areas are designated. Pets, umbrellas, large eskies, glass, alcohol, soft drinks and hot food will not be permitted entry. Hot and cold food and beverages available for purchase. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult and may not enter the bar service areas.

Tickets can be purchased online.

So bring your friends and experience the best of Australian country music, just 45 minutes from Brisbane.

Come for the day, or stay for the whole weekend!

Contact:
P: 1800 810 400
Email
Website

May Festivals & Events

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Ten Days in the Towers - QLD
Date: 23-Apr-10 to 2-May-10
Description:

Encompassing the All Australian Jamboree and the Charters Towers Country Music Festival and the week in between.

There will be buskers, concerts, talent quests, city tours, movies, markets and many other events during this week.

The Gold City Country Music Club Inc. are co-ordinating the week, and endeavouring to cater for all ages.

Contact: Sandra Smith
P: 07 4787 1622
Email

Urban Country Music Festival - QLD
Date: 30-Apr-10 to 3-May-10
Description:

4 days, 500 artists, 11 stages, 15 free events!

Pull up a stump and head to Caboolture on the May long weekend as Australia’s biggest names in country music take to the stage for the 2010 Urban Country Music Festival.

Located only 45 minutes north of Brisbane at Caboolture, the festival offers entertainment and a unique experience for people of all ages kicking off with the free Burbs n' Bush Party on Friday night.

Over the weekend you can attend 15 free events including the Beaut Ute Show, Songwriters Cafe, bush poets, talent search, Next Generation Station and much more.

There are also free concerts held everyday including the New Zealand Showcase on Saturday, Urban Blaze on Sunday and the farewell concert on Monday. Plus non stop fair dinkum country entertainment on the Town Square and Next Generation stages.

Bluegrass is coming to Urban. 2010 will debut a bluegrass brunch that will get even the most resistant of toes tapping.

The highlight of the festival is the Main Concert on Saturday May 1 which sees the hottest country stars take to the stage in 9 hours of non stop music. Artists include Australia’s favourite Kasey Chambers and band and John Williamson joined by Troy Caasar-Daley, Beccy Cole, Amber Lawrence, Harmony James and 2010 Toyota Starmaker Winner.

Seating is not allocated so please bring blankets and chairs.  Wheelchair areas are designated. Pets, umbrellas, large eskies, glass, alcohol, soft drinks and hot food will not be permitted entry. Hot and cold food and beverages available for purchase. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult and may not enter the bar service areas.

Tickets can be purchased online.

So bring your friends and experience the best of Australian country music, just 45 minutes from Brisbane.

Come for the day, or stay for the whole weekend!

Contact:
P: 1800 810 400
Email
Website

June Festivals & Events

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Australian Songwriters Conference - NSW
Date: 11-Jun-10 to 14-Jun-10
Description:

Venue: Ettalong Beach

This is an intimate event designed to give attendees maximum exposure to Music Publishers, Industry Professionals and Hit Songwriters on the Faculty, so with LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE you need to sign up now to avoid missing out!

* 4 Days.
* over 20 Seminars & Workshops.
* Song Pitching to Top Publishers.
* On-Site Recording and Production
* Open Mic Performances.
* Exclusive Song Contest.
* Networking with Industry Pros and Hit Songwriters.

= SONGWRITER HEAVEN!
- Learn the secrets of hit songwriting from the best in the business.
- Pitch your 'hit potential' songs directly to the Publishers.
- Showcase your original material to the pros, attendees and public.
- Lay down some tracks with our hit producers in the on-site studio.
- Connect with hit songwriters, producers and industry pros.
- Enter our 'Attendees Only' song contest to win great prizes.
- Thursday night welcome drinks with the Founder and Faculty.

A limited number of attendee spots are available and 10% of those have already been booked - so don't miss out! Register today with a $100 deposit to secure your spot at ASC 2010!

PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL!

Register today at www.australiansongwritersconference.com.au

Contact: Lisa Butler
P: 02 4344 3260
M: 0412 149 094

July Festivals & Events

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Hats Off To Country Festival - NSW
Date: 8-Jul-10 to 11-Jul-10
Description:

Tamworth’s midyear (winter) festival is a world away from the frantic activity of those 10 days in January’s heat.

As usual, Tamworth’s major tourist attractions – Walk A Country Mile, The Big Golden Guitar Tourist Complex and the Australian Country Music Foundation will be operational, so you can take in a little history when you’re not soaking up the great music.

The CMAA Australian Academy of Country Music will be showcasing the 2010 Graduates in two magnificent concerts during the Festival.

Please call for more information on accommodation options or other aspects of Hats Off.

Contact: Tourism Tamworth
P: 02 6767 5300
Website

Redlands Bluegrass Convention - QLD
Date: 9-Jul-10 to 11-Jul-10
Description:

The festival is organised by the Redlands Modern Country Music Club in Thornlands and is all operated by enthusiastic volunteers.

Contact:
Website then follow link to Bluegrass Convention

August Festivals & Events

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September Festivals & Events

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Mildura Country Music Festival - VIC
Date: 24-Sep-10 to 3-Oct-10
Description:

Passionately Independent!

When Australian country music fans talk of the festival "biggies", a country city in Victoria now rates a mention alongside the Tamworth Festival and the Gympie Muster as one of the big three.

The major difference between the other two and the annual Mildura Country Music Festival is that Mildura is Australia's biggest showcase of Independent entertainers.

The Independent factor gives Mildura a very different complexion, and it's a successful formula that has worked admirably over the years. When you consider that the Independent artists make up probably 95 percent of performers in the country music industry, and the calibre and achievements of the artists is well documented, it strikes home that there is a huge well of talent out there.

What Mildura has steadily developed is something that draws thousands of fans on an annual pilgrimage that would make many non-music lovers scratch their heads in bewilderment. Often driving thousands of kilometres, the fans converge on this beautiful town on the banks of the legendary Murray River for ten days of virtually non-stop country music, and the Mildura Festival has steadily built is own culture through the years. It's become the Mecca for the "empty-nesters" - the mature age couples whose kids have flown the coop, the ones who have the time to set out for two or three weeks holiday, and most importantly, those who have a deep love of the music. The wonderful part about Mildura in September is that not only is it country music heaven, it's also a great holiday destination.

The fans love the freedom of Mildura, and the value-added factor. For a start, virtually all the musical entertainment is free, (for the statistically inclined that's more than 800 hours worth), and the majority of the shows are multi-artist concerts. If you were paying, the value is certainly there, but in this free environment, everything's a bonus. The variety is amazing, with everything from high standard talent quests like the Victorian Champions of Champions, or the Star Maker Qualifier which provides automatic entry for the winner into Australia's most prestigious country music star search in Tamworth, to crowd-pleasers like award winners and hit makers.

The diamond in the crown is been the live concert and radio presentation of the Australian Independent Country Music Awards that recognise the achievements of the independent recording artists during the past year.

Contact: Mildura Visitor Information Centre
P: 1800 039 043
Website

October Festivals & Events

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Mildura Country Music Festival - VIC
Date: 24-Sep-10 to 3-Oct-10
Description:

Passionately Independent!

When Australian country music fans talk of the festival "biggies", a country city in Victoria now rates a mention alongside the Tamworth Festival and the Gympie Muster as one of the big three.

The major difference between the other two and the annual Mildura Country Music Festival is that Mildura is Australia's biggest showcase of Independent entertainers.

The Independent factor gives Mildura a very different complexion, and it's a successful formula that has worked admirably over the years. When you consider that the Independent artists make up probably 95 percent of performers in the country music industry, and the calibre and achievements of the artists is well documented, it strikes home that there is a huge well of talent out there.

What Mildura has steadily developed is something that draws thousands of fans on an annual pilgrimage that would make many non-music lovers scratch their heads in bewilderment. Often driving thousands of kilometres, the fans converge on this beautiful town on the banks of the legendary Murray River for ten days of virtually non-stop country music, and the Mildura Festival has steadily built is own culture through the years. It's become the Mecca for the "empty-nesters" - the mature age couples whose kids have flown the coop, the ones who have the time to set out for two or three weeks holiday, and most importantly, those who have a deep love of the music. The wonderful part about Mildura in September is that not only is it country music heaven, it's also a great holiday destination.

The fans love the freedom of Mildura, and the value-added factor. For a start, virtually all the musical entertainment is free, (for the statistically inclined that's more than 800 hours worth), and the majority of the shows are multi-artist concerts. If you were paying, the value is certainly there, but in this free environment, everything's a bonus. The variety is amazing, with everything from high standard talent quests like the Victorian Champions of Champions, or the Star Maker Qualifier which provides automatic entry for the winner into Australia's most prestigious country music star search in Tamworth, to crowd-pleasers like award winners and hit makers.

The diamond in the crown is been the live concert and radio presentation of the Australian Independent Country Music Awards that recognise the achievements of the independent recording artists during the past year.

Contact: Mildura Visitor Information Centre
P: 1800 039 043
Website

November Festivals & Events

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December Festivals & Events

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January Festivals & Events

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39th CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia - NSW
Date: 22-Jan-11
Description:

Venue: Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre (TRECC)

Country music's night of nights. Who will win these hotly contested Awards this year?

The MAIN event of the Festival...the one event where you’ll see ALL THE MAJOR STARS attending, presenting or performing.

There's nothing quite as good as being there!

Arrive early and check out the stars on their Red Carpet arrival.

Gold, Silver and Bronze seating available.

General Public
Tickets: on sale date TBA
Tourism Tamworth Ltd
P: 02 6767 5300
Website

CMAA Members have VIP access to tickets