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The Bush Balladeer Star Quest 2009
Are
YOU an aspiring
Bush Balladeer artist looking for a
break?
You could be the next winner!
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.
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Read on to find out how you could
be part of this prestigeous
annual event...... |
 2008
winner - RACHEL RICHARDS
< Rachel Richards & Joy Mckean.
The
2008 Bush Balladeer Star Quest saw the
field narrowed to just four finalists.
All genuine balladeers, this Star Quest
was one of the most competitive held so
far, and intense competition.
The Quest saw top performances from EVAN
PLATSCHINDA, SHARON SMITH and DEAN RICHARDSON,
but it was RACHEL RICHARDS who took out
the honour.
The Star Quest award was
presented by Joy Mckean.
Rachel will be appearing at various
festivals and concerts around the country,
so keep an ear out for her. To keep
up with her news and tour dates go to
www.bushballadeers.com.au/richards.htm
CONGRATULATIONS - RACHEL!!
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GREG BAIN
Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner 2007!
Greg Bain
of North Rothbury New South
Wales took out the 2007 A.B.B.A. Bush Balladeer
Star Quest which was held at Tamworth West
Diggers Club on the 23rd of January, from an
excellent line up of bush ballad talent.
Greg will be recording a single as part of his
win and appearing at many festivals over the
next twelve months. As the Bush Balladeer
Star Quest winner 2007, Greg now has a A.B.B.A.
webpage
www.bushballadeers.com.au/bain.htm available
more details on his activities over the coming
twelve months.
Congratulations Greg!
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JULIE PERANDES
2006 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner!
Born in Brisbane in 1987, Julie grew up
listening to recordings of Shorty Ranger, Stan
Coster. Slim Dusty and many others. At the age of
six Julie won her first trophy. Since that first
festival in 1994 Julie has won a variety of
trophies at festivals she has attended. She has
a strong interest in and loves performing the
bush ballad style music.
Julie was a top 5 finalist in the 2005 Star
Quest and felt honored to be chosen as the first
recipient of the A.B.B.A. Camerata scholarship in
2005. Currently a member of the Golden Wattle
Country music Club Julie performs regularly in
her local area.
Keep informed by visiting Julie Perandes
Webpage;
www.bushballadeers.com.au/perandes.htm
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 JEFF
GIBSON - 2005 Bush Balladeer Star Quest Winner!
Jeff Gibson
from Kyogle NSW took out the 2005 honours. Jeff
is a polished performer of bush ballads and has
a easy listening vocal and strong presentation.
Jeff will be recording his single with LBS music
to be released mid 2005. Jeff will also be
appearing at all major festivals from
Katherine, Gympie Muster, to Mildura and the
annual Pt Augusta RFDS Fundraiser weekend. For
more information of Jeff go to
www.bushballadeers.com.au/gibson.htm
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 MATT
MANNING TAKES OUT 2004 STAR QUEST!
Monday
19th January 2004, saw Matthew
Manning just 19 years of age take
out the Bush Balladeer Star Quest
held at the Tamworth Diggers Club.
Chosen from a top lineup of bush
balladeer talent, Manning's
outstanding performance not only
won over the audience but the
judges as well.
Matt hails from Casino NSW and
has been singing since he was 6
years old. He began playing
guitar at the age of 8 and
dedicated a lot of time to
instrumental work with strong
support from Barry Thornton.
Matt is eager to pursue a career
in the bush ballad industry. As
well as being a fine vocalist,
Matt is also an accomplished
musician, playing rhythm, lead,
bass guitar and drums.
As part of his Australian Bush
Balladeer Association Inc Star
Quest win, Matt will record his
winning single in mid 2004 with
LBS. For more information go to
www.bushballadeers.com.au/manning.htm
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Previous
Winners... |
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ANITA REE
Winner 2003!
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2002 Winner
Nathan Charlton
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2001 Winner
Dave McCallum
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Are
you a Traditional Bush
Ballad Talent Quest
Winner?
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If
you have won a
Traditional Bush Ballad
section at a Talent Quest
in the12 month period of 31st
September 2007 - 31st September 2008,
you may enter the A.B.B.A.
Bush Balladeer Star Quest
2009 (free of entry $15
fee) .
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