Welcome to the Nannup Music Festival

Western Australian Labour Day Long Weekend 2009

Friday 27th February - Monday 2nd March

Once a year the beautiful town of Nannup comes alive with performers from across the world and around Australia. Set in the heart of the beautiful South West's jarrah forest, beside the Blackwood River, were you a part of the large number of people who enjoyed this year's variety of folk and world music, poetry, dance and street theatre throughout the village. Please note that these pages are now in transition between the 2008 and 2009 Festivals The old info will disappear over the next few weeks and as details get firmed up for next year they will be posted here. An Evening with Eric Bogle in June Direct from sell out concerts at the 2007 Nannup Music Festival we invite you to join us for an evening with Eric Bogle in June. Eric Bogle has long since been considered in many circles a national treasure and deservedly so. Eric has written many songs in which he conveys his deep feelings and love for this country and none better then "Shelter". Many people consider this particular song a worthy contender for the National Anthem. Eric's songs cover many subjects and issues but he is perhaps more remembered for his anti war songs "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and "No Mans Land" both these songs have been recorded by numerous artists worldwide and are as poignant and emotional today as they were when they were when they were written well over 20 years ago. Eric tours regularly around the world and throughout Australia. He is one of the busiest and most sought after performers around. An Eric Bogle concert is an entertaining evening out as well as thought provoking, sad, silly, funny, emotional and enjoyable. Eric has that rare ability to connect with his audience through his songs which are observant and warm, witty, self deprecating and always sincere. Eric will be performing at the Nannup Town Hall with John Munro on Wednesday 18th June. Tickets are $28.00 per person and are available now from the Nannup Music Club website or from the Nannup Telecentre 9756 3061 (note the new number). Performers applicatons Open Now Performers applicatons are now being accepted for next year's festival (2009). Go to the Application Form tab and follow the instructions. Here are some images from the happy crowd at this year's festival 2009 Festival Themes No theme actual for 2009 We are simply Celebrating Headline Artists 2008 Ben Lee - The Nannup Music Club is excited to finalise their programme of artists for 2008 with the biggest line up in the history of the festival including headline artist Ben Lee. Winner of the 2006 Aria for song of the year with "Catch My Disease" Ben is one of Australia's most popular singer songwriters. All of Ben's melodies are so instant and infectious, you'll find yourself humming or whistling along by the second verse. Sydney born and New York based Ben has received international acclaim with his album "Awake Is The New Sleep" which received 6 awards. This Album has been closely followed up with this latest release "Ripe". Peter Brandy Singer/Songwriter Musician Peter Brandy was born in Halls Creek, WA and grew up on cattle stations in the East Kimberley. Now he lives in Darwin and plays at festivals all around the country including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Woodford Folk Festival and Stompem Ground and he completed an outback tour of Cape York, Thursday Island and the Northern Territy titled "Steady Steady Backroads" with the legendary Seaman Dan in 2002. He also performed at the Yeperenye Festival in Alice Springs in 2001 and toured with the Nabarlek Band in the NT and Kimberley in 2001 and has appeared on the Mary G show Ted Egan Ted Egan is an Australian bush legend. For 55 years, give or take, he's lived outback, mostly in the Top End, a lot of it in remote Aboriginal communities. In that time he's made his name as a footballer, singer, songwriter, activist, party boy, author, TV star, academic, historian and owner of 'Sink a Tinny Downs', his family home, the one with the swimming pool built in the shape of Australia and a spa that looks like Tasmania. That's not where he lives now, however. He lives in a posh house in Darwin. That's because last year the Queen appointed him Administrator of the Northern Territory. Settle back as we spin yarns with His Honour, Mr Ted Egan. Joe Dolce is has performed internationally and around Australia and he is a show stopper with the depth of his performing skills: Social commentary, sweet and soulful vocals and guitarwork, humour, blues harp virtuoso, storytelling and acclaimed songs. He is an accomplished festival solo performer and the best of 35 years of writing. This will be the first time that we have presented a performer who can boast having a number 1 hit in 15 countries (who could forget his 1980 smash-hit "Shaddap Your Face"?) Apart from giving solo performances showcasing his own powerful material, Joe will also present a blues-harp workshop. Andrew Horabin As a stand-up comedian, Andrew has performed at two seasons of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He toured twelve towns across WA with the one man version of his musical, WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO. He is taking this show on a UK Tour that will end with a week in Edinburgh, July/August 2008. He is a state and national award-winning singer/songwriter with accolades including ASA's Australian Songwriter of the Year in 2000. Old Man River - Ohad Rein exudes music. Just as he inhales inspiration from the world, he exhales songs about life and love and music and dreams. He's a storyteller, a traveller, a natural songwriter and musician, and an insightful observer of all that is around him. He has a calling - a purpose - to give and share joy with the world. And for Ohad and his band Old Man River that joy is an energy which emanates through his earthy voice and colourful 60s-influenced sound. Genticorum are fast becoming one of the most sought-after proponents of Québécois musical culture, firmly rooted in the soil of their native land of Canada. The energetic and original traditional 'power trio' also incorporates the dynamism of today's North American and European folk cultures in their music. Their distinctive sound, sense of humour and stage presence make them a supreme crowd pleaser. Eleanor McEvoy The Festival hosts Eleanor McEvoy's first performance in Nannup. She is an artist and performer known throughout the world. Her critically acclaimed canon of work spans six albums, several singles and appearances on numerous compilation albums. She is recognised as Ireland's most successful female singer songwriter, having enjoyed personal chart success and numerous cover versions of her songs. The new album Out There takes a hard look at the precarious nature of our new wealthy world, as well as throwing new light on the idiosyncrasies of love and life. The songs are fresh, the tunes infectious, the lyrics wry and witty and the playing gorgeous. Kerrianne Cox is an internationally renowned independent Aboriginal performing artist. Her signature song Beagle Bay Dreaming has brought her beloved home and country - Beagle Bay in the remote North West Kimberley region of Western Australia - into the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Inspirational, dynamic and powerful - Kerrianne is delighted to take you on a journey through my life, music and creative expression. A2Z Reggae over fifteen years starting in the early eighties the group made several albums and played hundreds of gigs making them at the time West Australia's principle exponent of roots music, entertaining audiences with their spirited and flavoursome concoction of reggae, soul, gospel, ska and soca

Check out the Performers page for a list of other acts.
The festival is setting aside some areas for Buskers to strut their stuff.
Strickly acoustic, no PA's, amps, backing music, etc
There will also be a Talent Quest for 12 and under's.
for more info phone: 9751 1172
For a copy of the registration form Click here (excel) or Click Here (pdf)
The form is due in by email by 27th February or 1st March at the festival, see details on the form

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The Nannup Music Club is gearing up for a huge celebration for their 20th anniversary in 2009 with an exhibition of past festivals.
If you have any archival promotional material that you are happy for us to copy, we would love to receive it.
Photos, programmes, merchandise and press cuttings would be appreciated. The Festival Office will scan photos over the Festival weekend so that you can take the originals home immediately.
For more information please contact Cheryle Brown at the Nannup Telecentre on 9756 3022.

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