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Acclaimed Didgeridoo Player Joins Q150 Pageant
Adrian Ross blends ancient sounds with contemporary rhythms
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The Q150 pageant 'Pioneers and Legends of the West' to be staged in Winton on Saturday 26 September as part of the Outback Festival is sure to be spectacular – especially since the festival has secured renowned didgeridoo player Adrian Ross to perform in the pageant.
Adrian is Australia's premier indigenous didgeridoo performer. His mixture of traditional Australian indigenous music with the contemporary feel of rhythm and dance is wooing crowds all over the world.
Adrian is no stranger to the outback, having just completed a tour of outback schools to demonstrate his didgeridoo playing skills to school children, and educate them about indigenous culture. Winton locals might also remember Adrian's performance in the Waltzing Matilda centenary celebrations in 1995.
Adrian comes from the Moonahcullah community in southern New South Wales. His father is from the Wamba Wamba tribe while his mother is from the Mutti Mutti tribe. Adrian grew up in the town of Deniliquin and moved to Queensland when he was 19. He is now based on the Sunshine Coast.
Adrian has performed with some of Australia's leading artists such as James Morrison, Marina Prior, Leah Purcell, Graham Connors, Bardot, Taxi Ride, John Paul Young, David Campbell, John Stevenson and Adam Brand.
His latest album, 'Shake A Leg' is set to surpass all of his previous releases. A blend of didgeridoo with fresh, new sounds and movements has created a whole new dance style from the roots of indigenous Australia.
As well as performing in the pageant, Adrian will be playing a mixture of songs from his albums and some new songs, yet to be released.
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Book your Outback Festival Experience Online
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The Outback Festival has joined the growing list of Outback Queensland tourism businesses enjoying the benefits of online reservations via Queensland Online. We now have a range of packages which can be booked and paid for without leaving your desk!
Through our website www.outbackfestival.org you can book and securely pay for a two or three night Beach to Bush festival packages. The three night package includes coach transfers to and from Townsville, departing Townsville on the evening of 24 September.
Our visitors can camp in style at "Snooza Paddy's" Tent City. Comfortable tents are set up ready for patrons on arrival. These tents come with an internal light, carpet and fold-up beds and mattresses. You only need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and personal requirements. Toilets and showers are provided exclusively for "Snooza Paddy's" patrons.
A hearty cooked breakfast is also included Friday and Saturday morning for our 'Beach to the Bush' adventurers.
These packages will see you enjoying two days of action-packed highlights, including the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby, 'Go Troppo' with the Calypso 'n' Steel Drums, the Whip Crackin' Sheilas, Iron Man and Iron Woman events, and Australia's Strongest Man displays, to name just a few.
Tickets for the Friday Night Fever concert on 25 September can also be booked through our website. With a line-up featuring Travis Sinclair, Jahbutu Calypso Band, Poetic Justice and comedian Paul Brash, this concert is sure to draw a crowd. So get in early and avoid the ticket queue! Clicking here will take you to the selection of online bookings available for the Outback Festival.
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Your chance to bid on a unique Australian artwork
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 Peter J Hill is one of three renowned Australian artists to donate a dunny door painting for auction during the Outback Festival. Known around Australia and internationally for his wonderful depictions of outback life, Peter's dunny door painting for the festival auction is sure to become a treasured artwork for the lucky winner. Peter is joined for the first time this year by Rolf Harris and the Birdsville-based Wolfgang John. This year the auction will be held at the Quilton Australian Dunny Derby on Friday 25th September with money raised benefiting charities. We are grateful to these high-profile artists for generously donating their time and talent to create such note-worthy pieces of art. Their creations may be viewed at the Outback Festival Office prior to the auction. We hope you can join us for this unique and distinctly-outback auction! |
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Not long to go now folks, so
Whip out to Winton - It's Goanna Be Great!
2009 OUTBACK FESTIVAL
22nd to 26th September 2009
Roll your swag and escape to the outback.
The doorway to a special experience, the kind you only get at the Outback Festival.
www.outbackfestival.org
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Festival Events
Quilton Australian Dunny Derby
RTA/Bridgestone Outback Iron Man
Central Motors / Grants Transport Outback Iron Woman
Coca Cola Outback Iron Kid
Truck and Ute Muster
World Crayfish Derby Race Meeting
Spectacular Music Concerts
Kidzone Festival
Peter J Hill Art Exhibitions
Evert Opals Masters of the Outback
4th Truckies Reunion
Bush Poets Breakfasts
Outback Whipcracking Championships
and much more...
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