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NRMA Business Motoring To Give Away Tamworth Experience of a Lifetime!

The 2014 Tamworth Country Music Festival saw iconic Aussie brand the National Roads and 542ebd9dMotorists’ Association connect with Country Music for the first time. NRMA Business Motoring provides roadside assistance, fleet support and advocacy for 22,000 businesses across NSW and the ACT. Head of NRMA Business Motoring Matthew Beattie said supporting the Country Music business was a big part of the NRMA’s work in helping businesses across regional NSW and the ACT.

Since January, NRMA Business Motoring’s support of Country Music has grown to include the naming rights sponsorship of nation-wide tours including Golden Guitar nominated acts like Paul Costa and Kristy Cox, as well as helping kick start the career of rising star trio Georgia Fall.

“NRMA Business Motoring is all about keeping business vehicles on the road, so when we saw the chance to support exciting young bands touring like Georgia Fall who were going to spend many months on the road in 2014, it just made sense for us to get behind them as they arrive for success in the music business. ” Beattie said.

But NRMA Business Motoring is far from done with their support of the Tamworth Festival and will be back in a big way in 2015!

“At the 2014 Festival, our team experienced just how amazing Tamworth can be. So as we build awareness of how NRMA Business Motoring can help with business vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we wanted to give others the chance to share the same amazing party as well!” Said Beattie

With the help of superstar acts The McClymonts, O’Shea and Jetty Road, NRMA Business Motoring is proud to launch “The Great Aussie Country Party” competition. This competition will run from October to Mid-December. The grand prize will see a lucky winner and their guest attend Tamworth for the 10 days of the Festival thanks to NRMA Business Motoring.

This “Country Party” prize package includes up close and personal experiences with The McClymonts, O’Shea, Jetty Road, flights for two (2) people to Tamworth from any capital city in Australia, accommodation for two (2) people for the entire 10 days of the Festival, two (2) tickets to the NRMA Business Motoring Country Music Cocktails, two (2) tickets to all other five (5) NRMA presented concerts during the Festival, two (2) tickets to Country Music’s ‘Night of Nights’ the Golden Guitar Awards and transfers and travel during the Festival.

There is no denying that this prize package is simply a ‘Money-can’t-buy” experience for the lucky winners!

“The festival is the ultimate party in the country. So whether you are a fan of Country Music or not, we are pretty certain that if you win this prize, you will be converted for life.” Surmised Beattie.

The competition is open to all Australian citizens, and can be entered at www.nrmacountryparty.com
Check out www.marketthemusic.biz for ongoing updates on the competition

Motorists’ Association connect with Country Music for the first time. NRMA Business Motoring provides roadside assistance, fleet support and advocacy for 22,000 businesses across NSW and the ACT. Head of NRMA Business Motoring Matthew Beattie said supporting the Country Music business was a big part of the NRMA’s work in helping businesses across regional NSW and the ACT.

Since January, NRMA Business Motoring’s support of Country Music has grown to include the naming rights sponsorship of nation-wide tours including Golden Guitar nominated acts like Paul Costa and Kristy Cox, as well as helping kick start the career of rising star trio Georgia Fall.

“NRMA Business Motoring is all about keeping business vehicles on the road, so when we saw the chance to support exciting young bands touring like Georgia Fall who were going to spend many months on the road in 2014, it just made sense for us to get behind them as they arrive for success in the music business. ” Beattie said.

But NRMA Business Motoring is far from done with their support of the Tamworth Festival and will be back in a big way in 2015!

“At the 2014 Festival, our team experienced just how amazing Tamworth can be. So as we build awareness of how NRMA Business Motoring can help with business vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we wanted to give others the chance to share the same amazing party as well!” Said Beattie

With the help of superstar acts The McClymonts, O’Shea and Jetty Road, NRMA Business Motoring is proud to launch “The Great Aussie Country Party” competition. This competition will run from October to Mid-December. The grand prize will see a lucky winner and their guest attend Tamworth for the 10 days of the Festival thanks to NRMA Business Motoring.

This “Country Party” prize package includes up close and personal experiences with The McClymonts, O’Shea, Jetty Road, flights for two (2) people to Tamworth from any capital city in Australia, accommodation for two (2) people for the entire 10 days of the Festival, two (2) tickets to the NRMA Business Motoring Country Music Cocktails, two (2) tickets to all other five (5) NRMA presented concerts during the Festival, two (2) tickets to Country Music’s ‘Night of Nights’ the Golden Guitar Awards and transfers and travel during the Festival.

There is no denying that this prize package is simply a ‘Money-can’t-buy” experience for the lucky winners!

“The festival is the ultimate party in the country. So whether you are a fan of Country Music or not, we are pretty certain that if you win this prize, you will be converted for life.” Surmised Beattie.

The competition is open to all Australian citizens, and can be entered at www.nrmacountryparty.com
Check out www.marketthemusic.biz for ongoing updates on the competition

Jimmy Barnes cancels appearance at Deni Ute Muster on doctor’s orders

It is with much regret that Jimmy Barnes has had to cancel his appearance at the Deni Ute Muster on Saturday, 4 October due to ongoing health problems.

Jimmy Barnes has been in hospital for the past few weeks after suffering further complications and setbacks as a result of elective back surgery.  Despite all hope and assurances given that he would be well enough to appear, it is now clear that this will not be the case and his doctors have ordered complete bed rest and organisers wish him a speedy recovery.

Jimmy said today “I’m so sorry, Musterers.  I’ve been hoping and doing everything I can to get myself well enough to join you next weekend but it’s taking longer to bounce back than we thought and I’ve had to pull out under doc’s orders.  The Deni Ute Muster is one of the great Australian events and to miss out on their 16th anniversary is heartbreaking for us all.  Sending special thanks to our friend for stepping in for us at such short notice – Thanks Kasey!”

Having just announced a national tour starting in November, and released her 10th studio album, Bittersweet, Australia’s much loved and Award winning Queen of Country, Kasey Chambers, is returning to the Muster stage and we couldn’t be happier.  Kasey said today “Sorry that Jimmy can’t make the Deni Ute Muster due to doctor’s orders but I’m happy to be stepping in to fill those mighty shoes on Saturday night… I’ve always loved playing at Deni and can’t wait to get that chance again this weekend. Will have to brush up on my Barnsey songs tho …. eek!! Get well Jimmy!”

The Deni Ute Muster is an iconic “bucket list” event for all Australians and with less than a week to go, there’ll be plenty of men, women and kids, and their utes, descending on Deniliquin for the 2014 instalment of the “Muster”.

 With only 5 days left until the Deni Ute Muster kicks off its 16th birthday celebrations, the set-up is well and truly underway with Mack the Transporter and Lightning McQueen – two of the stars of the incredibly popular Disney-Pixar animated films Cars and Cars 2 – and the hugely anticipated, record-breaking, supercharged Holden GTS Maloo (declared as the WORLD’s FASTEST UTE) already on their way to Deniliquin.

 Also on its way is the 1,000 horsepower JCB GT, a unique ‘one-off’ machine powered by a supercharged Chevrolet V8 big block engine and equipped with a belt driven supercharger and pair of four barrelled Holley carbs.  The JCB GT will be operated by “The Dig”, the nickname given to JCB Demonstrator Matt Lucas who has travelled with the GT from the UK.

The JCB GT will be joined in the Arena by the JCB Dancing Diggers, whose stunning acrobatics have become a YouTube hit.

These exciting drawcards are only part of the popular attractions on tap at the 2014 Deni Ute Muster.  

Over the two days fans will be treated to the Bull Ride Spectacular, The Australian National Circle Work Championships, Yarn Bombing a Ute, the Ute Museum, Holden Grunt Off, Holden Barrel Race, Show ‘n’ Shine, Carnivale Corner, the World Record Blue Singlet challenge, helicopter rides, the mechanical bucking bull, woodchop demonstrations and Whip Cracking Championships and many more attractions setting the scene for what will undoubtedly be one hell of a Muster!!

Muster MC’s, The Sunny Cowgirls will also take to the main stage on Saturday afternoon for their own performance that will certainly be one to watch.  We also welcome back AFL Legend Billy Brownless, five time Olympic Medallist Melanie Schlanger and Olympic Swimmer Chris Wright as official Deni Ute Muster ambassadors at this year’s festival.

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

ONLY 25 DAYS UNTIL THE 16th ANNUAL DENI UTE MUSTER!!

With less than 4 weeks to go until every man, woman and their utes descend on Deniliquin for the 2014 instalment of the Deni Ute Muster, things are ramping up here at HQ and we are happy to announce a bunch of new attractions that are set to please the whole family!

Making their welcome return to Deni are crowd favourites, The Sunny Cowgirls. The effervescent sister act of Sophie and Celeste Clabburn will this year be taking the reigns as the official MC’s of the 2014 Deni Ute Muster. With numerous performances over the years, the girls are no strangers to the Deni Ute Muster stage and are the perfect candidates to share all their insider tips and tricks with the crowds to maximise the Ute Muster experience! The Sunny Cowgirls will also take to the main stage on Saturday afternoon for their own performance which will, as always, be one to watch!

In news that is set to send our youngest musterers into fits of frenzy reminiscent of the most indulgent of sugar highs, we are pleased to announce that joining the Muster this year will be two of the stars of the incredibly popular Disney-Pixar animated films Cars and Cars 2, none other than Mack the Transporter and Lightning McQueen!  Kids will be able to get up close and personal with these adored characters and immerse themselves in a world of Cars related activities bound to be the highlight of their Muster experience!

And not forgetting the more mature car enthusiasts among our musterers, it is with great pleasure that we reveal, leading the masses through the front gates on Friday morning, signifying the start of the 2014 Deni Ute Muster will be the hugely anticipated, record-breaking, supercharged Holden GTS Maloo which has officially been declared as the WORLD’s FASTEST UTE!!! This fine specimen of motoring excellence will be showcased throughout the weekend and is a definite must-see at this year’s event!

We are also very pleased to announce that the 2014 Deni Ute Muster “Charity of the Year” is a very worthy cause and one that is so essential to maintaining the rural way of life – it is of course the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The not-for-profit RFDS has been taking the finest care to the furthest corners of Australia since 1928. The Service not only provides 24 hour emergency cover to 90% of the Australian continent, via a modern fleet of specially equipped aircraft, but also delivers a wide range of primary healthcare to the Outback.  

The RFDS will also be on ground at the muster showcasing their aeromedical educational simulator. At 9.1m long, 2.4m wide and 3m high, it is a full-sized replica of the cockpit and fuselage of a RFDS King Air B200 aircraft, complete with flight deck and full aeromedical fit-out. Visitors will be able to experience what it’s like to be a pilot, flight nurse, or flying doctor. RFDS staff will be on hand to explain the aircraft’s capabilities, what the medical equipment in these ‘flying intensive care units’ does and share some real-life rescue stories of this Australian icon.

The Deni Ute Muster are also thrilled to welcome back AFL Legend Billy Brownless, Geelong Star Tom Hawkins, 5 time Olympic Medallist Melanie Schlanger and Olympic Swimmer Chris Wright as official Deni Ute Muster ambassadors who will all be attending this year’s festival.

These exciting new draw cards together with the already proven popular attractions such as Bull Ride Spectacular, The Australian National Circle Work Championships, Ute Museum, Holden Grunt Off, Holden Barrel Race, Show ‘n’ Shine, Carnivale Corner, helicopter rides, the mechanical bucking bull, woodchop demonstrations and Whip Cracking Championships are setting the scene for what will undoubtedly be one hell of a Muster!!

Not to mention our world class line-up of musicians set to rock the stage across the weekend, Gary Allan, Jimmy Barnes, The Mavericks, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey, Spiderbait, Blackjack Billy, Sheppard, Morgan Evans and The Sunny Cowgirls. We are convinced this year’s “Sweet Sixteen” Deni Ute Muster will be the best yet!

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.deniutemuster.com.au

Deni Ute Muster

Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW

 

Friday, 3 October, 2014

 

6.00pm – 7.00pm Morgan Evans

7.00pm – 8.15pm Blackjack Billy

8.15pm – 9.30pm Troy Cassar-Daley & Adam Harvey

9.30pm – 11.00pm Gary Allan

Saturday, 4 October, 2014

 

1.15pm – 2.00pm Sunny Cowgirls

6.00pm – 7.00pm Sheppard

7.15pm –8.15pm Spiderbait

8.20pm – 9.30pm The Mavericks

9.30pm – 11.00pm Jimmy Barnes

SISTER TRIO DOZZI RELEASE NEW POWERHOUSE SINGLE

Brisbane’s musical juggernaut Dozzi are back with the release of their new single Weakness . Thedozzi trio are riding a wave of momentum on the back of their hugely successful I Need You Tonight which peaked at #1 on the Hot Country Network All Australian Top 20 and the Cool Country 2KA charts, along with entering the CMC Top 50. The sister trio – Andrea, Jesse & Nina – are rapidly earning a name for themselves for their breathtaking three part harmonies and their latest single just goes further to show their versatility.

Weakness is already a favourite at their live shows and showcases – it’s a high energy track set to be a country rock smash. “It was really the fans that picked our new single,” says Jesse. “We’ve always loved the song from the day we wrote it, but it wasn’t until we started playing it live that it really stood out. We always get requests to play the song at our live shows so when it came time to choose the new single, it had to be Weakness.”

The track was written in Nashville by Jesse, Jen Bostic and Chaise Flanders and is a fun take on the role of the ‘bad boy’. “We had been discussing some cool titles during our song writing trip to Nashville and the song idea called ‘He’s My Weakness’ was really strong,” says Jesse. “The song came together really quickly. It’s about that bad boy, the type of guy you know you shouldn’t be involved with but you can’t help being drawn to him… someone your mother wouldn’t want you to date.”

Originally written on acoustic guitar and keyboard, it quickly dawned on the trio that the production of the track could be massive. The finished product is a radio gem that will have music fans singing along at full voice. “We laid the track down in Nashville with some very talented session musicians and are really happy with the rock feel that came through in the end,” says Jesse. “For the recording we had to think about whose voice would suit what part the best and because we all love the song and knew it was strong, we took this very seriously. When we got behind the mic the parts felt right so we’re very happy with the end result.”

Dozzi have been honing their skills around the Southern Queensland music scene since they were young. Harking from a heavily musical family, it was always a natural direction for the three to take the next step into a professional music career. They’ve already been dubbed as an infusion of country superstars The Dixie Chicks and Alanis Morissette by industry heavy weights. Dozzi’s style really is too hard to pigeonhole and each new musical offering shows another side of their abilit8ies. They’ve quickly gathered a large fan base owing to their catchy melodies and high energy, charismatic performances. It’s been an action packed period for the trio which is set to continue with the release of this single and their upcoming national tour. Last year the sisters were crowned Australian Country Music People’s Choice Award for Best Video (for the track Love Away The Bad Days) and have also been invited to perform the national anthem at numerous events.

The girls are now currently working on the video clip for Weakness, which Jesse said showcases the band’s ‘crazy side!’’ “We have decided to do a live clip for this song,” she says. “We want to show everyone different sides of our personalities, and what better way to do that then with a live clip. It’s filled with a heap of our live performances as well as a lot of behind the scenes footage too.” Stay tuned for the clip in the coming weeks

KC COWGIRL MAY HAVE DROPPED CATCHIEST SUMMERTIME SINGLE THIS YEAR

Small town country girl Casi Joy is on fire (much like her hair) with her brand new summertime single “Old Town Lane.” The song features Casi’s imagery filled writing style, along with her smooth, yet powerful vocals. The single, from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming album, is receiving great reviews in the short two weeks it has been available in all online stores.
 
“Casi’s voice just blew me away.” – Michael Wagener, (Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue)Wireworld Studios
 
“When I first laid eyes on her and heard this amazing crossover sound, I was blown away. From her crowd pleasing stage performances to her powerful, yet beautiful vocals, this is no small town girl. She is on her way to the likenesses of Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift.”
– Duane Woods, Strictly Music Booking and Management Group Inc.
Casi (pronounced Cassie) has been the best kept secret of the midwest for quite some time now. Beginning her music career at age 10, she has produced an album with award winning producer Michael Wagener, performed in front of 500,000 people at the Kansas City Plaza Lighting, just recently played with Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley, and more. Casi is known for her bright red hair, bright personality, and explosive stage show playing a different instrument almost every song. Her heartfelt lyrics and distinctive, rich tone pull every listener in to her relatable, self written songs. Casi’s new single “Old Town Lane” was written by Casi about a sanctuary of hers at a lake in northern Minnesota. Country music lovers are sent to a feel good place, taking their minds off the world for three minutes and thirty seconds (or more, once you put it on repeat). The summertime single will get your foot tapping, and you’ll be singing the hook for days. It is available now on iTunes and for radio play worldwide. For more information on Casi Joy (videos, downloads, tour schedule, etc.), visit her website at www.casijoy.com.

LADY ANTEBELLUM’S UPCOMING FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM 747 TOUCHES DOWN ON OCT 3

Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum announced today that their fifth studio album 747will land in stores on Oct 3rd. The album’s sultry lead single “Bartender”  is already soaring up the country charts to become one of their fastest rising singles.  Nathan Chapman co-produced the 11-song disc with Lady A for the Capitol Records Nashville release.

“We unanimously knew that our album title had to be 747,” said Lady A’s Hillary Scott. “The track itself has this pushing, driving spirit about it that sums up our attitude right now.  We are pushing ourselves as a band and as songwriters…taking ourselves out of our comfort zone and not taking ourselves too seriously.   There’s an urgency and an energy to it that we’ve never released before.”

“We are so ready to get this music out,” continued Charles Kelley. “To get the reaction we’ve gotten from ‘Bartender’ has only made us more fired up about the rest of these songs!”

“We had the opportunity to write with some new songwriters and really dig for outside songs that were songs we wish we’d written,” added Dave Haywood. “As we took them into the studio, we changed our approach and challenged ourselves to try some new things that were outside of what we’d done before.”

2014 Deni Ute Muster Artist Announcement!

The organisers of the 2014 Deni Ute Muster are thrilled to be able to lift the lid on this year’s amazing line of musicians set to take the stage over the October long weekend.

 

Now in its 16th year, the Deni Ute Muster celebrates all things Australian and is the largest event of its kind in the world.  Year on year the “Muster” continues to grow bigger and better and 2014 is on track to once again break all its records.

 

In its first year (1999), the Festival had approximately 5,000 patrons and set a new Guinness World Record for the most number of legally paraded utes at 2,839 – a record which still stands today.  Since 1999 the Deni Ute Muster has become the region’s biggest tourist drawcard and a “bucket list” celebration of all things Australian.

 

Without further ado, the artist line up for the 2014 Deni Ute Muster is … drumroll please:

 

Friday, 3 October, 2014

 

Morgan Evans, one of Australia’s hottest singer/songwriters, will be opening the main stage line up on Friday, 3 October.   A four-time CMC Music Award winner who’s toured with everyone from Taylor Swift to Alan Jackson, Morgan’s #1 selling debut album was recorded in Nashville and launched this year to great acclaim. His high-energy, dynamite performances are acclaimed by fans and media both here and in the US where he’s presently on tour before heading back home to perform tracks from his recently released, self-titled debut album at the 2014 Deni Ute Muster.

 

Blackjack Billy (USA) are the definition of fun – a group whose on-stage alchemy is impossible to describe in words but makes audiences holler and dance in delight. Their breakthrough signature hit Booze Cruise – an indelibly catchy ode to summer living – raced up the charts when it was released last year. Blackjack Billy made their Australian debut this year whipping the crowd into a frenzy at CMC Rocks the Hunter and sending their Get Some’ EP to number one the following week.  Be ready to rock when Blackjack Billy take the stage at this year’s Deni Ute Muster. 

 

James Reyne, Joe Camilleri, Daryl Braithwaite and Ross Wilson need no introduction to Australian audiences – between them they supplied the soundtrack to a generation and Deni Ute Muster is thrilled to welcome their The Time of My Life Band show to the line-up for Friday, 3 October.  Still individually selling out shows around the country, don’t miss the chance to experience the time of your life in one unforgettable night featuring all the iconic Australian hits from these four legends.  With countless chart hits between them, including The Horses, One Summer, Taxi Mary, Chained To The Wheel, The Boys Light Up, Hammerhead, Come Said The Boy and Bed Of Nails, the foursome will each take the stage to perform a selection of their most memorable singles, before joining forces to play together for the unforgettable finale.

 

There’ll be no time for sitting down when country superstar, Gary Allan (USA), takes stage to close the Muster’s first day in true country-rock style.  Gary Allan is a certified country music superstar and has been mixing honky-tonk bravado and grainy isolation across nine acclaimed studio albums; all the while mining the emotional turf that fuels a life well lived: the joys of parenting, the heartache of personal loss, the testosterone of disagreement and the unpredictability of love.

 

Gary Allan has had a string of #1 singles on US country radio including Man To Man, Tough Little Boys, Nothing On But The Radio, Watching Airplanes and Every Storm Runs out of Rain as well as his trademarks hits – the lonely Best I Ever Had and the swaggering Right Where I Need To Be.   Along the way he has amassed seven gold albums – three of them certified Platinum – and maintained the admiration of critics for his unwavering uniqueness.

 

Saturday, 4 October, 2014

 

After developing into one of the biggest Australian acts on commercial radio in 2013 (Top 10 on national radio), Brisbane indie-outfit Sheppard returned with a bang in 2014 with their No. 1 hit single Geronimo – the first track from their highly anticipated debut album.  It was Sheppard’s breakthrough hit Let Me Down Easy that first ignited radio airwaves around the world last year, hitting the Top 20 ARIA and airplay charts in Australia and the Top 10 in Thailand. The single, which is on its way to 130,000 sales, cracked the Top 100 on the CMJ college radio charts in the US last year and received further chart success in New Zealand, Holland and Thailand.  Sheppard are already lining up a handful of appearances in 2014, including showcase slots at Musexpo and the Worldwide Radio Summit in the USA, The Great Escape in the UK and opening slots for Keith Urban on his upcoming Australian tour in June before opening the stage on Saturday, 4 October at the Deni Ute Muster.

 

Spiderbait are considered Australian rock royalty with over half a million albums sold, 5 Top 20 albums, 19 ARIA Nominations and 2 ARIA Awards! They were the first band to make it to the #1 spot on triple j Hottest 100 for their pulsating guitar anthem Buy Me A Pony and their cover of Black Betty scored them a No. 1 single on the ARIA Singles chart and a Top 20 single in the US.  After an 8 year recording hiatus, Spiderbait returned in 2013 with a new self-titled album produced by François Tetaz. The album remains true to their rock heritage mixed with sweet sounds, double kick and gritty ball busting riffs.

 

The Mavericks (USA) are a country-steeped garage band that fuses elements of Tex-Mex and rock n roll to create the ultimate party every time they step on stage. They racked up hit after hit during the 1990s, crossing over to the mainstream with songs like All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down and Dance the Night Away.  After pursuing solo projects for most of the past decade, the group reformed in 2012 and unleashed their new album, In Time, like nothing had changed. They made their first ever trip to Australia last August and its Deni Ute Muster’s turn to be wowed and captivated by these irresistible legends.

 

Jimmy Barnes has been there and back. And, he says, “I’m glad to be back”.  He’s tasted glory as Australia’s favourite rock singer for more than three decades and Deni Ute Muster is proud to have him close the festival on Saturday, 4 October.

 

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Jimmy Barnes was the wildest, loudest and most popular rock ‘n roll star in the country. In the 1990’s he reached mega-stardom with back-to-back No. 1 albums in both soul and rock genres. But it was the 2nd gig he played when he was 16, as lead singer on the back of a truck one hot Saturday at Gawler Raceway in Adelaide, South Australia, that started it all – that band would become Cold Chisel.

 

Jimmy Barnes holds the record for most No. 1 records by an Australian artist and is currently working on a new album of his old songs with special guests to mark the 30th anniversary of his first solo record.

 

Deni Ute Muster General Manager, Kate Pitt, said, “It’s just an amazing line-up of Aussie and international acts on both Friday and Saturday nights.  Each year we’re able to raise the bar and this year, with such a depth of talent, we’ve been able to do it again.  I’m confident we can break last year’s crowd record, as well as setting new world records for the largest parade of utes and largest gathering in blue singlets.

 

“And the concerts are only part of the entertainment at our festival which continues to draw a more diversified crowd and becomes established as a ‘bucket list’ event for anyone with an interest in Aussie rural culture,” Ms Pitt added.

 

There will also be non-stop activity around the festival site with most of last year’s favourites returning, including the Bull Ride Spectacular, The Australian National Circle Work Championships, Ute Museum, Holden Grunt Off, Holden Barrel Race and Show ‘n’ Shine, plus a host of trade sites and food stalls.

 

Big kids and little kids also love Carnivale Corner, our helicopter rides, the mechanical bucking bull, woodchop demonstrations and Whip Cracking Championships.

 

Additional competitions will also be held for tradie’s utes, to encourage more of another iconic Aussie breed.

 

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

 

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.deniutemuster.com.au

The countdown is on to the Deni Ute Muster’s big artist announcement!

The wait is almost over for Deni Ute Muster fans eagerly anticipating the 2014 music line-up announcement.

 Deniliquin Play on the Plains Festival Ltd. General Manager, Kate Pitt, yesterday confirmed she was in the final stage of negotiations … and made one big promise:

“We’ll be announcing some of the best musical talent from Australia and the United States.

“I can’t say any more at this point, but it’s a very exciting time for everyone at the Deni Ute Muster.”

 Ms Pitt also reminded the thousands of Ute Muster regulars from throughout Australia that the time for purchasing discounted early bird tickets was drawing to a close.

These are still available for only $179 for a full weekend’s entertainment and patrons can also use the ‘Time to Pay’ option.

“Our loyalty tickets have been in strong demand and that’s sure to continue for the next week or so. But don’t leave it too long, because soon after we announce the artists we will set the full ticket price and update the pricing on our website,” Ms Pitt said.

She added there was already a huge entertainment program which had been organised to complement an incredible music line-up.

A feature will be the amazing JCB Dancing Diggers – whose stunning acrobatics have become a YouTube hit – coming direct from the UK for a massive Australian appearance. Alongside this you can expect to see the powerful JCB V8 GT which can do anything from shooting out flames to wheel stands and is sure to be a crowd favourite.

There will also be non-stop activity around the festival site.

Most of last year’s favourites will return, including the Bull Ride Spectacular, The Australian National Circle Work Championships, Ute Museum, Holden Grunt Off, Holden Barrel Race and Show ‘n’ Shine, plus a host of trade sites and food stalls.

Big kids and little kids also love Carnivale Corner, our helicopter rides, the mechanical bucking bull, woodchop demonstrations and Whip Cracking Championships.

Additional competitions will also be held for tradie’s utes, to encourage more of another iconic Aussie breed.

Diversifying the program and festival audience, yet never forgetting it is centred around the ute culture, has helped the Deni Ute Muster evolve into an event like no other.

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster will be held on Friday, 3 October and Saturday, 4 October at the Muster Site, Conargo Rd, Deniliquin NSW.

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.deniutemuster.com.au

 

Deni Ute Muster

Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW

Friday, 3 October, 2014

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THE WOLFE BROTHERS CHASE THE DREAM IN 2014

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Tasmania’s favourite sons The Wolfe Brothers have burst into 2014 full steam ahead with their ‘eye of the tiger’ approach to chasing their dream. The rockin’ country band continue to ride the wave that started for them almost 18 months ago when they captured the attention of the nation, and were voted into second place in the final of the nationally televised show Australia’s Got Talent.

“There is only one way to make dreams come true and that is through hard work,” says Tom Wolfe. “This is something all four of us agree on and live by. The good thing is we actually love doing everything that is required to be successful in this business. We are having the time of our lives right now”.

Since their time on Australia’s Got Talent in late 2012, the band have been on the road touring with Lee Kernaghan and playing to sell-out crowds across the country. Their debut album IT’S ON was released in January 2013 and so far has spawned three Top 10 singles, including their first #1 song and #1 video The Girl, The Bottle, The Memory. In their first year, they not only won the hearts of the nation, but also recognition by their peers. The Wolfe Brothers were nominated for four Golden Guitar Awards at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards.

“Just to be nominated was amazing for us,” says drummer Casey Kostiuk. “To be nominated in four categories blew us away, especially being one of the finalists for Highest Selling Album of the Year. The year 2013 was a great start for us”.

None of this was overnight success though, the band have certainly earned their stripes over the years. The Wolfe Brothers consists of two brothers, Nick and Tom Wolfe, and their two best mates, guitarist Brodie Rainbird and drummer Casey Kostiuk. They all grew up together on the same road just outside of Hobart. During their high school years they all started playing music together in different bands covering glam rock and heavy metal. After leaving school they all got together to form The Wolfe Brothers and for six years were weekend warriors playing covers in pubs and clubs across Tasmania. Their onstage energy, combined with their tight sound earned them a legion of fans across the home state – everyone loved to party at their local with The Wolfe Brothers whenever they were in town.

When the band decided to record some original songs they were drawn to the music that they loved most – modern country rock. The brothers grew up on a healthy diet of Australian country music, thanks to their mum, and the rock element came from their dad who still drums in his own rock band. After recording a four-track EP and selling thousands of copies, the band put their own money into recording a full length album which became their debut effort – IT’S ON. After laying down the tracks for the album in their bedrooms on a portable recording system they were signed for management by Stephen White Management [SWM], who also manages Lee Kernaghan.

SWM took the recordings to a friend in Nashville by the name of Luke Wooten. Luke is one of Nashville’s hottest producers (he has produced albums for Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler and is currently working with Brad Paisley). He loved the sound of the band and agreed to mix what was literally a bedroom recording. The end result is IT’S ON and it’s no surprise the album has earned acclaim around the country. The band finally met up with Luke in Nashville in June 2013 when they performed at the CMA Global Artists Party. After some late night bonding in various honky tonks around the country music city, they all became friends. Luke will fly to Australia in March and to produce the band’s second album, which is due to be recorded in Byron Bay at Studio 301. The band have spent the month of February locked away recording demo tracks of the new songs for their second release.

“We are incredibly excited about recording this next album from the start with Luke,” says Nick Wolfe. “He is a gifted producer who delivers sonically incredible work. We are all very happy with the batch of new songs that we have to choose from for the album. The hard part will be choosing what songs make it onto the album, we’ve got a short list of about 30 new songs”.

The Wolfe Brothers continue to tour with Lee Kernaghan’s Beautiful Noise tour throughout 2014 and are also headlining their own shows all around Australia. Their third and current single Lovin’ In The Summertime is climbing the Australian Country Music Charts and in true The Wolfe Brothers style, they still haven’t stopped working! It is all go… go… go… for The Wolfe Brothers – It’s On!

Don’t miss these opportunities to check out The Wolfe Brothers in concert – this is the band who are putting the ‘rock’ back into country! Tickets are on sale now.

MARCH 2014

 

Wednesday 12 March 2014 | 8pm

Mittagong RSL Club, MITTAGONG NSW

Bookings: (02) 4872 6700 | www.mittagongrsl.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 13 March 2014 | 8pm

Dapto Leagues Club, DAPTO NSW

Bookings: (02) 4261 1333

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

APRIL 2014

 

Friday 4 April 2014 | 8pm

Carmens, Miranda Hotel, MIRANDA NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band

 

Saturday 5 April 2014 | 8pm

The Small Ballroom, NEWCASTLE NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

PLUS Special Guests TBA

 

Sunday 6 April 2014 | 10am-6pm

Penrith Working Truck Show

Museum of Fire, PENRITH NSW

Bookings: www.pwts.com.au

Family day including McAlister Kemp, Kaylens Rain + more

 

Sunday 6 April 2014 | 7.30pm

The Roller Den, ERSKINEVILLE NSW

Bookings: www.oztix.com.au

Special Guest: Morgan Evans Band

 

Friday 11 April 2014 | 8pm

Spurs Saloon, DEVONPORT TAS

Bookings: (03) 6424 2252 | www.goodstone.com.au

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Saturday 12 April 2014 | 8pm

George Town Memorial Hall, GEORGE TOWN TAS

Bookings: George Town RSL & Heritage Isle

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Sunday 13 April 2014 | 3.30pm

Longley International Hotel, HOBART TAS

Bookings: (03) 6239 6378

Special Guest: Caitlyn Shadbolt

 

Saturday 19 April 2014

Easter in the Country Festival, ROMA QLD

Bookings: www.easterinthecountryroma.com.au

Family Outdoor Festival

 

Friday 25 April 2014

The Barn Palais, MT GAMBIER SA

Chapmans Newsagency, 11 Commercial Street West, Mt. Gambier | (08) 8725 3300

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 26 April 2014 | 8pm

Wimmera Events Centre, HORSHAM VIC

Bookings: Harvey World Travel (03) 5382 6699

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Sunday 27 April 2014 | 4pm

River Sound Shell, MILDURA VIC

Bookings: Mildura Arts Centre Box Office (03) 5018 8330 | www.milduraartscentre.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

MAY 2014

 

Thursday 1 May 2014 | 8pm

Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC

Bookings: (03) 8786 0200 | www.ticketmaster.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band

 

Friday 2 May 2014 | 8pm

Revolver Band Room, PRAHAN VIC

Bookings: (03) 9521 5985 | http://tickets.revolverupstairs.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band + Jessica-Jade

 

Saturday 3 May 2014 | 8pm

The Saloon Bar, TRARALGON VIC

Bookings: (03) 5176 0463 | www.oztix.com.au

Special Guests: Brook Chivell Band

 

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Albany Entertainment Centre, ALBANY WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office (08) 9844 5005 | www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Wednesday 7 May 2014

Bunbury Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office 1300 661 272 | www.bunburyentertainment.com

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 8 May 2104

Mandura PAC, MANDURAH WA

Bookings: Entertainment Centre Box Office (08) 9550 3900 | www.manpac.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 9 May 2014

Crown Theatre Perth Casino, PERTH WA

Bookings: Crown Box Office & Ticketek 1300 795 012 | www.ticketek.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 10 May 2014

Queens Park Th. GERALDTON WA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 9956 6662 | www.queensparktheatre.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 17 May 2014

The Venue, TOWNSVILLE QLD

Bookings: www.ticketek.com

Plus Special Guests

 

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Nautilus Theatre, PORT LINCOLN SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8683 5088

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Middleback Theatre, WHYALLA SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8644 7300 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 22 May 2014

Northern Festival Centre, PORT PIRIE SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8633 8500 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 23 May 2014

Chaffey Theatre, RENMARK SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8586 1800 | www.countryarts.org.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 24 May 2014

Barossa Arts Centre, TANUNDA SA

Bookings: Theatre Box Office (08) 8561 4299 | www.barossaconvention.org

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

AUGUST 2014

 

Saturday 9 August 2014

Jarndunmunda Nameless Festival, TOM PRICE WA

Bookings: www.namelessfestival.com.au

W/ The Potbelleez

 

Wednesday 20 August 2014 | 8pm

Orange Ex-Services Club, ORANGE NSW

Bookings: (02) 6362 2666 | www.oesc.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Thursday 21 August 2014 | 8pm

Bathurst Panthers Club, BATHURST NSW

Bookings: (02) 6330 0600 | www.bathurst.panthers.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Friday 22 August 2014 | 8pm

Parklands Resort, MUDGEE NSW

Bookings: (02) 6372 1020 | www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 23 August 2014 | 8pm

Dubbo RSL Club, DUBBO NSW

Bookings: (02) 6882 4411 | www.dubborsl.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan

 

Saturday 30 August 2014

Gympie Muster, GYMPIE QLD

Bookings: www.muster.com.au

 

OCTOBER 2014

 

Saturday 4 October 2014

Looking Forward Music Festival

Bundaberg Agro Trend Grounds, BUNDABERG QLD

Bookings: www.gumnutpromotions.com.au

w/ Lee Kernaghan