2012 perisher snowy mountains of music - souvenir program

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Welcome to the 2012 perisher snowy Mountains of Music festival. now in our 4th year, we are delighted to have you onboard the festival train and experiencing what is fast becoming one of the most unique festivals in the country, and the only music festival in the snow in australia.

the festival marks the official opening of the australian snow season at perisher. Whether you want to get out on the snow, curl up around the fire with some chilled acoustic, or party late with a killer horn line-up, the perisher snowy Mountains of Music has it all with over 115 concerts across 8 on-snow venues.

beginning 6:30pm Friday 8th and finishing late Monday afternoon of the 11th June there’ll be over 35 bands playing across the venues of smiggins Hotel, the Man From snowy river Hotel, the sundeck Hotel, Jax stage, smiggins basement, basils bar, the guthega alpine inn and a very special Kids stage at the perisher Centre where children under 15 are free with a paying adult.

Make sure you come down to celebrate the official festival opening on saturday 10th June at 10:30am with Vip guests and festival favourites a French butler Called smith getting the party started.

this year there are even more opportunities to immerse yourself in the festival with a range of fabulous workshops from slide guitar to body percussion; the return of our ever popular poetry competitions and children’s activities with marionette puppets, juggling, songs and storytelling. Make sure you don’t miss out on watching the winner of this year’s inaugural snowies online busking Competition, which attracted a huge amount of applications online from all over the country, unveiled on sunday at 5pm at the smigs stage.

this year we are very proud to announce our first international act - platinum reggae heavyweights the black seeds are flying all the way from new Zealand to bring you a huge headliner concert on the sunday 10th June which will have everyone out on the dance floor til late into the night.

there’s so much to choose from at the perisher snowy Mountains of Music this June long weekend, so soak up the music, get out amongst the snow and be part of our very special festival adventure.

Perisher Snowy Mountains of Musicpresented by perisher resorts Chamber of Commercepo box 34, perisher Valley, nsW australia 2624tel: 1300 811 324, email: [email protected]: 13628276475

program design - Cori isele, Cisele designsprogram Content - david de santi, bettina richter, belinda shoreprogram editor - belinda shoreFestival photography - graeme Morrison, Mandy lamont, pete Hastings

2013 perisher snowy Mountains of Music 7 - 10 JuneFestival artist applications close 30 december 2012www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.au

PrograM ContentSFestival information ....................................................................... 6

transport information .............................................................6 - 7

artists a to Z .........................................................................9 - 15

Food guide .........................................................................16 - 18

Festival Features.................................................................19 - 20

program grid ......................................................................21 - 25

shopping guide .................................................................28 - 31

accommodation guide .................................................... 36 - 39

site Map ........................................................................................43

34th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Welcome

thank YouFestivals such as this do not happen without the passion and endeavours of many people.

thanks to the members of the perisher resorts Chamber of Commerce who have again supported the event and the benefits it will bring.

Many thanks to the ‘Wednesday Club’ – you know who you are!

thanks to our publicist, bettina richter, who has been getting our message heard far and wide.

thanks to tracy thew for endless support and dedication in the role of Chamber and Festival secretary.

thanks to dan Zylinksi for his volunteer coordinating efforts.

to our generous sponsors a very special thank you.

thanks to the Fab team from the illawarra Folk Festival for helping make another festival happen:

• simon leamon, anne proudlove, abby Wardleworth - site Management

• lana patrin - artistic set-up

• bruce & robyn Jackson – office Management

• russell Hannah - spoken Word

• ann lehmann - Kids stage

• graeme Morrison - photography

thanks to perisher resort, especially peter brulisauer, richard phillips, pete Hastings, Mick rowson and alan (barney) davis and also the

many more who assisted on the ground over the four days of the festival.

thank you to the national parks and Wildlife service for their support and in particular andrew Harrigan and andrew logan.

thanks to tourism nsW for their support in helping to promote the Festival.

My thanks to all the local venues for believing in the event and taking another giant leap of faith to support it:

• doug from Jax and bazil’s at the perisher Centre

• brian and ann from the Man From snowy river Hotel

• scott at deanes Management for his generous accommodation allocation at Matterhorn

• nick and Jenny from the guthega alpine inn

• Cliff and sayaka from the sundeck Hotel.

thanks to the many volunteers who donated their time to make the event more pleasurable for all of us. smile at them!

a great big thanks to my staff at smiggins Hotel and partner Joel for their continuing support and assistance. and finally, my thanks to the person without whom this Festival really would not have been possible, the person who really drives this bus, my favourite workaholic slavedriver, david de santi.

belinda shore

Welcomethe perisher resorts Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the arrival of the 2012 Winter snow season with the 4th perisher snowy Mountains of Music Festival.

over 160 fabulous musicians, poets, and storytellers comprising over 35 acts will ascend into the mountains to share their passion for their art and be part of our Festival.

this is a festival packed with live music in intimate and picturesque surroundings! it will be a sumptuous musical feast that will celebrate music traditions from around the world in spectacular venues high in the mountains. in 2012 we are proud to present our first international act, the black seeds.

We are delighted with the diversity of the musical talent presented at the Festival – from feisty fiddle arrangements to the big world music sound of our headliners.

We are especially proud of the Kid’s stage, with amazing puppeteers, musicians, instrument makers, drummers and storytellers.

the workshop program has also been dramatically enhanced with great learning and listening sessions with some great artists.

the response from musicians, poets, storytellers to be part of the event has been amazing. the quality of the lineup is exceptional once again. it’s exciting to see live performance alive and well in australia.

We hope you also grab a copy of the second festival Cd compilation – love, peace and powder Volume 2 for a bargain price of $10 – to enjoy and to boast to your friends that missed out!

We hope you thoroughly enjoy our Festival and that you will tell the world to come to the next Festival in 2013!

belinda shore david de santi executive artistic director director

FeStIVaL teaMbelinda shore - executive directordavid de santi - artistic director, Websitetracy thew – secretary and FinanceCliff Wallis – accommodation, artist selectionbettina richter - publicistglenys Mackie - ticket office ManagementCori isele - graphic designlee brulisauer - perisher liaisondan Zylinski - Volunteer Managementsimon blazey - love, peace and powderMick rowson - artist and patron transportalan davis - artist and patron transportpete Hastings - asst programming and sound

Thanks to Belinda and her offsider Tracy Thew who have been a powerhouse again – managing the promotions, marketing, accommodation, sponsorship, graphics, finances and hundreds of emails from me!Thanks to the FAB Team from Wollongong and beyond for their efforts. Thanks to Bettina for her huge publicity effort. Thanks to Cliff for his accommodation organising effort as well.And finally thanks to my tolerant wife Tania and young (and now taller than me) son Sam, who continue to be dragged along by my crazy organising efforts.It has been an absolute pleasure to have been involved in the 4th Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music.David De Santi

4 Thank you 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012

australia is home to one of the most diverse and exciting cultural sectors in the world – and the perisher snowy Mountains of Music Festival exemplifies this.now in its fourth year, this is australia’s only music festival in

the snow and an outstanding flagship event for the region.the Festival marks the start of the australian snow season and with over 115 concerts across eight venues, it will feature some of our nation’s best established and emerging artists.live contemporary music is now enjoying a resurgence in regional areas and the spectacular snowy Mountains is a perfect backdrop for people wanting to access some of the best talent our country has to offer. this year will again showcase an impressive line-up of artists and workshops – attracting people of all ages and backgrounds, strengthening local communities and driving cultural tourism.Congratulations to the Festival team – we’re proud to support what promises to be another memorable weekend in the mountains.Simon Crean Minister for the Arts

Welcome to Perisher’s Fourth Snowy Mountains of Music Festival.

perisher is very pleased to host the rich and diverse range of musical genres and experiences that we will all enjoy over the June long Weekend.My deepest thanks go

to all those involved in bringing this wonderful festival to life. Without the unwavering dedication and energy of the perisher resorts Chamber of Commerce, in particular Festival Chairperson belinda shore and artistic director david de santi, we would not be able enjoy such a wonderful festival.so many people have contributed so much to ensure the snowy Mountains of Music Festival is a successful annual event not to be missed. and what is a festival without artists? thank you so much to all the artists supporting the festival.thanks also go to all of the event supporters and sponsors for helping make the festival happen.Welcome to perisher! i hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.Peter Brulisauer Chief Executive Officer - Perisher

on behalf of national parks, i’d like to welcome all snowy Mountains of Music Festival music lovers, artists, skiers and boarders to Kosciuszko national park. We are honoured to be able to share this unique landscape and

remarkable time of year with Festival goers. the grandeur of Kosciuszko is a fitting backdrop for the musical splendours and variety that i am sure you will enjoy throughout the weekend. i hope you get the opportunity not only to enjoy the music but to get out and enjoy the mountains. andrew Harrigan Manager Resorts National Parks and Wildlife Service

the snowy Mountains of Music Festival has very quickly become an iconic event for my community.there is nowhere in australia quite like the nsW snowy Mountains and this exciting event shows off the distinctive qualities of the

Mountains and the community which i’m very proud to represent. the nsW government has a vision to make the nsW snowy Mountains one of the world’s premier winter destinations. diverse and varied cultural events like this music festival will play a key role in making this vision a reality.i wish all the performers and guests a very warm welcome to the snowy Mountains and all the best for an entertaining and enriching weekend.John Barilaro Member for Monaro

Welcome to the high country!

What a great way to spend a weekend at the snow and kick off the ski season and winter proper.

the snowy Mountains of Music is one of the most important events on the regional

calendar giving a chance to experience the wonder of the high country in Winter whilst showcasing some fantastic local and international talent.

this year the festival has an outstanding line up with something for everyone, including the sounds of world, folk, roots, celtic, acoustic, song, dance, poetry and yarn-spinning.

australia’s high country is one of the jewels in australia’s tourism crown. a music festival to kick off the snow season will be a great way to show the high country off to tourists.

this region offers tourists so much more than skiing, surfing and fishing. the music festival is part of a rich music and arts culture that is also drawing many new visitors.

i am looking forward to this years snowy Mountains of Music Festival, with impressive artists like the black seeds performing, it’s sure to be huge.

i would like to congratulate and thank the team at the perisher resorts Chamber of Commerce for putting this great program of music together.

Mike Kelly aM MP Federal Member for Eden Monaro

What a great way to be celebrating the official start to the australian ski season!

this fabulous four-day event presents an amazing and eclectic mix of live music talent that has wowed audiences around the world.

the perisher snowy Mountains of Music Festival promises to make perisher Valley, smiggin Holes and guthega alpine Village the most vibrant - if not coolest - place in australia this Queen’s birthday long weekend.

tourism snowy Mountains congratulates perisher resorts Chamber of Commerce, and artistic director david de santi, on producing this fourth annual music festival.

as the event continues to grow each year, the organisers are delivering a program of multifaceted genres appealing to broad tastes, and attracting audiences from around australia. its economic impact is growing in significance - and what a great way to kick-off the winter season in snowy Mountains.

the event also needs to be recognised for its role in stimulating home-grown talent as a valuable crucible for emerging artists.

at tourism snowy Mountains, we are delighted to have facilitated support for the festival through destination nsW and the regional tourism partnership Funding program, as part of our Mountains of events development project.

Peter SheppardCEO, Tourism Snowy Mountains

54th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Messages

no SMoKIng In VenueSin consideration of the comfort and safety of all festival goers there is a no smoking policy in all venues.

LICenSed BarS all venues are licensed and are conducted strictly according to regulations. under-aged patrons will not be served and no alcohol is to be taken outside or brought into the licensed areas.

dISaBILItY aCCeSS amenities at perisher Centre and smiggins arcade, parking also available at perisher Valley and smiggin Holes.

For assistance call 1300 811 324

SaFetY guIdeLIneS Carry warm clothing and water proof footwear - mountain weather can change quickly!

Watch your footing, there are lots of wet areas.

Children must be supervised at all times.

CoMMunItY FaCILItIeS and eMergenCY SerVICeS ambulance station 000 Fire station 000 perisher Valley police 6457 5477 rta road information 131 700 all denominational Church 6456 7346 Catholic Church 6456 2357 perisher Valley post office 6457 5230 supermarket and bottleshop 6457 5555 Medical Centre 6457 5266 Volunteer patrol HQ 6457 5009 npWs perisher office 6457 5214 perisher newsagency 6457 5003

FeStIVaL InForMatIontranSPort InForMatIon Festival shuttle: 1300 811 324 taxi (Jindabyne): (02) 6457 2444 skitube: 1300 655 822 oversnow transport: (02) 6457 5334

SerVICeS greyhound: 1300 473 946 snowy Mountains express: 6452 4455 Qantas (to Canberra): 131 313 Virgin (to Canberra): 136 789 aeropelican (to Cooma): 02 4928 9600

aCCoMModatIonthere are many accommodation locations in perisher resort. Call perisher snow Holidays 1300 655 811 for information and bookings. Check the website for festival accommodation packages.

FeStIVaL VoLunteerIngthe Festival will use a number of volunteers who will appreciate the odd helping hand and thank you! if you can also volunteer a few hours work then please see the wonderful folk in the Volunteer registration area in the perisher Valley skitube terminal.

CHILdren the Festival aims to provide a safe environment for families. parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times. the Kid’s stage in the perisher Centre is the kids entertainment venue and not a child minding facility so carers are asked to stay with their children.

Late nIgHt PartYIng some venues will be open late for sessions and partying. please keep noise to a minimum when returning to your accommodation.

Free SHuttLe BuSPerISHer – SMIggInS a free shuttle bus runs continually between the perisher bus shelter, adjacent to the skitube terminal and the smiggins bus shelter, adjacent to the footbridge to smiggins Hotel during the following hours:

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00amsaturday: 8:00am - 1:00amsunday: 8:00am - 1:00am Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

this transport is available to access Festival stages at smiggins Hotel, Jax, bazil’s, the Man and the Kids stage in the perisher Centre next to bazil’s.

otHer tranSPortFor lodge pickups and to access the sundeck call the FeStIVaL teLePHone 1300 811 324 during these hours:

Friday: 5:00pm - 1:00amsaturday: 10:00am - 1:00amsunday: 10:00am - 1:00am Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Festival wristbands must be displayed.

some lodges may provide transport to and from the festival venues. please utilise their services wherever possible.

aFter HourS tranSPortoutside of these hours and where your lodges own transport is unavailable, call HanS oVerSnoW on 6457 5334. this is a privately run service so fares will apply.

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the Festival has arranged a number of services for Friday, saturday and sunday of the Festival weekend.

JIndaBYne - FeStIVaL - JIndaBYne FrIdaY 8 June

Fr 111 5:00pm Fr 112 5:45pm Fr 113 6:30pm Fr 114 7:15pm Fr 115 8:00pm Fr 116 8:45pm Fr 117 9:30pm Fr 118 10:15pm Fr 120 12:00am Fr 122 1:00am

SaturdaY 9 June sa 111 12.30pm sa 112 5:45pm sa 113 5:00pm sa 114 7:15pm sa 115 6:30pm sa 116 8:45pm sa 117 8:00pm sa 118 10:15pm sa 119 9:30pm sa 120 12:00am

sa 122 1:00am SundaY 10 June

su 111 12:30pm su 112 5:45pm su 113 5:00pm su 114 7:15pm su 115 6:30pm su 116 8:45pm su 117 8:00pm su 118 10:15pm su 119 9:30pm su 120 12:00am su 122 1:00am

2012 FeStIVaL BuS tIMetaBLe - JIndaBYne to PerISHer VaLLeY

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SMIGGINS HOTEL

tickets are $10 each way, payable to the driver upon boarding.

bus departs FroM Jindabyne old toWn Centre,

2012 SKItuBe tIMetaBLeoFF PeaK tIMetaBLe (30MIn dePartureS)

Friday 8th June to Friday 22th June 2012BuLLoCKS FLat to PerISHer VaLLeY (uPHILL)

1:00am# 7:00am 10:00am 12noon 3:00pm 8:00pm#2:20am*# 7:30am 10:30am 12:30pm 3:30pm 9:00pm# 3:00am*# 8:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 4:00pm 10:00pm# 4:00am*# 8:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 4:30pm 11:00pm# 5:00am# 9:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 11:45pm# 6:00am 9:30am 2:30pm 5:30pm 6:30am 6:00pm

7:00pm PerISHer VaLLeY to BLue CoW (uPHILL)

6:44am 8:44am 10:14am 12:12pm 2:12pm 4:12pm 7:14am 9:14am 10:44am 12:42pm 2:42pm 4:42pm 7:44am 9:44am 11:14am 1:12pm 3:12pm 5:12pm 8:14am 11:44am 1:42pm 3:42pm 5:42pm

BLue CoW to PerISHer VaLLeY (doWnHILL) 7:02am 10:02am 12:02pm 3:00pm 6:00pm 7:32am 10:32am 12:30pm 3:30pm 8:02am 11:02am 1:00pm 4:00pm 8:32am 11:32am 1:30pm 4:30pm9:02am 2:00pm 5:00pm 9:32am 2:30pm 5:30pm

PerISHer VaLLeY to BuLLoCKS FLat (doWnHILL) 12:32am# 6:40am 9:42am 12:42pm 3:42pm 6:32pm 1:32am# 7:12am 10:12am 1:12pm 4:12pm 7:32pm 2:32am*# 7:42am 10:42am 1:42pm 4:42pm 8:32pm# 3:32am*# 8:12am 11:12am 2:12pm 5:12pm 9:32pm# 4:32am*# 8:42am 11:42am 2:42pm 5:42pm 10:32pm# 5:32am# 9:12am 12:12pm 3:12pm 6:12pm 11:26pm#

SKItuBe PrICeS 2012Valid all season. includes npWs entry fee when purchasing skitube

from bullocks Flat. Child 4 & under are free of charge.

adults (15 to 64 yrs)

Kids (5 to 14yrs)

seniors (over 65yrs)

For Passengers with a valid lift ticket for the day of Skitube Travel*:

single day skitube add on 34 17 26

For passengers travelling only on skitube:

same day return 52 29 44

one Way uphill or downhill 44 24 36

perisher Valley - blue Cow return 30 19 25

Open Return

1 return trip valid within 14 days of purchase 79 40 65

5 day Consecutive return 229 145 194

Season Long Skitube Access:

skitube only season pass 250 143 na

Family Discounts available, call 1300 655 811 for details.

*avoid those busy peak season and snowy days on the Kosciuszko road and the need to carry chains. simply present your valid day or multi-day lift ticket, or lift ticket and lesson package, or season passes at the Jindabyne or bullocks Flat ticket offices and you can purchase a discounted skitube ticket to access the resort from bullocks Flat to the mountain and return.

SKItuBe traVeL terMS and CondItIonS: #on sunday, Monday, tuesday and Wednesday nights, trains operate on an hourly basis on request between bullocks Flat and perisher Valley from 8:00pm to 1:00am the following morning. train requests may be made in person at bullocks Flat or by courtesy phone from perisher Valley skitube terminal.

*please note there are no train services between 2:00am and 5:00am on these mornings for reason of safety inspections. on thursday, Friday and saturday nights, trains operate on an hourly basis on request between bullocks Flat and perisher Valley from 8:00pm to 6:00am the following morning. train requests should be made as per the above procedure.

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3rd Snowy Mountains of Music 10 to 13 June 2011

tIPS to enJoY Your FeStIVaL

this may be your first music festival, so here’s some tips:

• once you’ve arrived and have your wristband, find a location to sit down, grab a refreshment and take a few minutes to study the program.

• there are 8 venues to choose from. you can either decide who you want to see and when or just take pot luck! Having a highlighter pen or coloured pen is a good idea. Mark the events you want to catch.

• plan your day allowing adequate time to catch the Free shuttle service around the festival. if the weather is inclement it will obviously take longer to get about.

• remember to have fun, keep warm and dry and be courteous to your fellow patrons when leaving!

• don’t panic if you can’t make up your mind! Chances are you won’t know many of the acts. try and get to all the venues to enjoy the varying atmospheres. this is an intimate and cosy festival so you’ll be up close to the artists. you’ll discover music you’ve never heard or you’ll end up dancing, reciting or just watching. if you don’t like what you see move onto another venue!

• at the end of the day (night) and if you’ve still got energy then hang around the bars (sundeck, smiggins) as the musicians may be up for a tune or two. sometimes the best music is played spontaneously at these late sessions! ask musicians where they will be jamming to confirm the venue.

Tips to enjoy your festival 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 20128

a FrenCH ButLer CaLLed SMItHif this band had to sum up their mission statement in one word it would be danCe and they’re willing to use any weapon in their artillery of musical genres to do it. Whether its funk, latin, gypsy or anything in between make no mistake - you will be on your feet. these 5 gentlemen having been gallivanting across the country strutting their extremely unique and infectious sounds ...to ever-growing audiences, fast gaining a reputation for the best entertainment you can have with your clothes on.

www.afrenchbutlercalledsmith.com

Sat the man 10:00 - 11:15pm

Sun smigs stage 7:30 - 8:45pm

Mon smigs stage 3:30 - 4:45pm Final Party

aFro MoSeSafro Moses is a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and teacher of music. He is a natural performer, whose star quality shines and pulls audiences in like a magnet. born in ghana, afro Moses hit the charts as a teenager and is labelled as the african James brown. later, he was taken to denmark and had the danes lapping up his infectious music. From there, he started touring the world and has stunned audiences right across the globe.

www.afromosesworld.com

Sat smigs stage 9:15 - 10:30pm

a.J. Leonard’S troPICaL Loungerecognised as one of australia’s pre-eminent exponents of the ukulele, a J leonard has been a feature performer at the ukulele picnic of Hawaii and the new york ukulele Festival. a.J. leonard’s tropical lounge play both old and latter-day classics and a.J.’s original music, where the breezy sound of ukuleles, cello, guitar and accordion combine with wonderful tight harmonies to make what has been described as “absolutely irresistible”.

www.ajleonard.com

FrI sundeCk hoteL 6:30 - 7:30pm


Sun Basement 1:00 - 1:45pm WorkshoP ukulele Workshop

Sun BaZiL’s Bar 5:00 - 6:15pm

BaBa Yagaunique traditional folk/gypsy/jazz interwoven with spell binding folklore from far away lands. also performing original pieces written by nina Kharakoz originally from st petersburg, russia. diane lenham, the other member hails from an eastern european Jewish lineage and is a professional clarinetist, accordionist, actress and tap dancer extraordinaire!

Sat kids stage 12:30 - 1:00pm

Sat sundeCk hoteL 3:30 - 4:45pm

Sun kids stage 10:00 - 10:30am

Sun guthega aLPine inn 2:30 - 3:30pm

BIg erLe big erle’s original compositions draw influence from blues players and his own personal experiences in the 90’s east Coast Music scene.

Sat the man 2:45pm - 4:00pm

BLaCK SeedS, tHeoriginally formed back in 1998, the black seeds have their roots in the coastal capital city of new Zealand, Wellington. led by the vocals of barnaby Weir and daniel Weetman, at its core the black seeds music is a boundary-crossing sound fusion of big-beat funk, dub and soul, mixed with vintage roots-reggae. described by the Clash Magazine as ‘one of the best live reggae acts on the planet’, their supremely danceable 8-piece live show has seen the band become a regular fixture at many of the worlds leading music festivals.

www.theblackseeds.com

Sun smigs stage 11:00pm - 12:30am

4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Artists A - Z 9

Brendan gaLLagHerbrendan is a music all rounder - singer, multi instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, producer, composer, and author. in a career spanning over thirty years he has played on recordings for artists from david bowie to Kylie Minogue and produced records like Jimmy little’s Messenger. With Karma County he has released six albums and toured the world. brendan is also the author of international best seller the open tuning Chord book For guitar favoured by guitarists from peter buck (reM) to arlo guthrie.

www.brendangallagher.com.au

Sat Basement WorkshoP open tune & slide guitar masterclass 1:00 - 1:45pm

Sat BaZiL’s Bar 3:30 - 4:45pm


onLIne BuSKIng CoMPetItIon WInnerthis year the festival conducted a national online competition to select an act to perform. Here’s their chance to shine in the snow before the festival’s major concert.


CJ SHaW and tHe BLoW InSCj shaw and the blow ins have been a part of australia’s folk music scene for over five years. they have toured extensively on the railways between Melbourne and byron bay. they have released critically acclaimed albums on their own label tunesinblooM and they have, over the last two years run a successful Folk Club in the inner west suburbs of sydney.

www.myspace.com/cjshawmusic


Sat kids stage Juggling for kids 4:00 - 4:30pm

Sun guthega aLPine inn 1:00 - 2:00pm

Mon sundeCk hoteL 11:30am - 12:15pm

CLaude HaYClaude Hay’s signature bluesy-funkified style is epitomized on his second album which hit no. 9 on usa’s blues billboard Charts and no.5 on amazon’s best blues album of 2010 (deep Fried satisfied). the lead single get Me some won him best song at the australian blues Music Chain awards. Claude Hay is the modern version of the one Man band. He sings and plays all the instruments: guitar, bass, drums and sitar, live, right before your very eyes.

www.claudehay.com.au

FrI smigs stage 8:00 - 9:00pm

Sat JaX Bar 3:15 - 4:30pm


CooLgraSStop-class bluegrass with a twist - Coolgrass make musical mischief with bluegrass - no sacred cows for these boys! in addition to their own tongue-in-cheek songs, Coolgrass and their audience have fun with Mozart, the beatles, Queen and more in a show that is both musical and visual. they take the classic bluegrass line-up of banjo, guitar, mandolin and double bass...and then break the rules.

www.myspace.com/coolgrass


Sun the man 1:00 - 2:15pm

Sun Basement WorkshoP rules of Bluegrass 4:00 - 4:45pm

Mon smigs stage 11:15am - 12:15pm

Con artIStS, tHeHailing from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, ‘the Con artists’ is an all ages community ensemble combining young up and coming students with some of the region’s experienced folk musicians. the band’s high energy repertoire is influenced and informed by the musical traditions of new orleans brass bands, Klezmer, balkans, French-Canadian rock n reel, italian Folk, romani and others. With a vast line-up of wind, brass, percussion and string instruments, the band is directed by david rooney and features david de santi (accordion) and Mark Holder-Keeping (sax/clarinet).

www.conartists.com.au

Sat JaX Bar 11:45am - 1:00pm


Sun JaX Bar 12:00 - 1:15pm

Artists A - Z 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 201210

danIeL CHaMPagnereaching to musical depths far beyond his years and a way with the guitar that can only be seen to be believed. daniel Champagne often sounds closer to a three-piece band than the 21 year old singer songwriter guitarist that has established himself as a renowned performer in his homeland australia and now around the world. His signature explosion of 2-hand tapping, body percussion and fiery runs in a swag of different tunings can be expected.

www.danielchampagnemusic.com



FeStIVaL oFFICIaL oPenIngSat JaX Bar 10:30 - 11:00am

FInaLe ConCert, raFFLe draWenjoy a mad-cap finale to the festival with ski songs, lots of artists, announcement of the broken ski (poetry) award and the massive raffle draw and it will be followed by a dance party with a French butler Called smith.

Mon smigs stage 1:30 - 3:00pm

Fred SMItH Band“it is about time australia caught up with Fred smith. this remarkable singer-songwriter – who at various times reveals influences that range from paul Kelly via lou reed to loudon Wainwright iii to leonard Cohen – keeps releasing amazingly accomplished albums. in tune with the times and prepared to reach beyond predictable folk formats, he is endlessly innovative and creative. He is also very funny.” (bruce elder, sydney Morning Herald). Fred recently returned from southern afghanistan and created a collection of songs for album dust of uruzgan.

www.fredsmith.com.auSat the man 4:45 - 6:00pm Sun Basement WorkshoP singing in Png Pidgin 2:00 - 2:45pmSun sundeCk hoteL dust of uruzgan 9:00 - 10:15pm Mon sundeCk hoteL 10:30 - 11:15am

gregorY nortHdiscovered wandering in the blue Mountains, this man of many hats will have you wondering which voice is really his. Known for his rendition of ‘the Man From snowy river’ in 15 different accents and his adventures with sticky tape, the voices and characters in his poems and yarns could be the result of medical experimentation or maybe he’s just a freak of nature. Whichever it is, this three-time australian bush poetry champion brings a multitude of characters to life whenever he performs. His dVds ‘Man of Many Hats’ and ‘stick it’ are great ways to relive the experience.

www.gregorynorth.com.auSat sundeCk hoteL Poet’s Lunch (host) 12 - 1:15pm Sat guthega aLPine inn Poets on the Wild side 2:30 - 3:30pm Sat sundeCk hoteL Poetry slam 6:30 - 7:15pm Sun BaZiL’s Bar man with hats 4 - 4:45pm

HIS MerrY Men born of Funk and soul, His Merry Men are now too hot to be contained by just one genre. the band contemporises a classic, ol’ school sound with influences from surf rock, electronica and hip hop. regardless of genre, His Merry Men bring a fat, 9-piece sound and dance party attitude to every gig. they sport suave outfits, face melting dance moves and a dynamite 4-piece horn section, the ‘Hell yeah Horns’.

www.hismerrymen.com

FrI the man 8:45 - 10pm

Sat smigs stage 7:30 - 8:45pm Sun Basement WorkshoP group song writing 3:00 - 3:45pm Sun sundeCk hoteL 10:45pm - 12:00am

HunKY dorY PuPPetSMarcus and Carolyn goddefroy are the Hunky dory puppeteers. they specialise in good old fashioned entertainment. using stories with the hand puppet booth that are value orientated. the marionette puppets dance to live folk music from a wide array of instruments which always enthral their audiences of all ages. Marcus is also Hunky the Clown and adds colour to the show with a bit of clowning and magic.

www.hunkydorypuppets.com.au

Sat kids stage 11:15am - 12:15pm

Sat kids stage 2:45 - 3:45pm

Sun kids stage 10:45 - 11:45am

Sun kids stage 2:15 - 3:15pm

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HuSSY HICKSHussy Hicks are a genuinely exciting band with a sound all of their own. in the years since collaborating Julz parker and leesa gentz have racked up a remarkable list of festivals, venues and dedicated fans across the globe with just a couple of instruments and a passionate desire to share their songs with the world.

www.hussyhicks.com




Jan LeWIS & LInton VogeLJan writes and recites poetry and coordinates poetry and music events, as well as children’s activities. linton plays accordion, for scratch bands and sessions. they are heavily involved in the Man from snowy river bush Festival and nariel Folk Festival.

Sat 1:15 - 1:45pm kids stage

Sun 12:45 - 1:15pm kids stage

see her at the Poetry events over the Festival.

MaL WeBBaround the world and into your brain, vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and looping beat boxing songwriter Mal Webb sings his songs about all manner of stuff, using all sorts of vocal techniques, guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, trombone, chromatic harmonica and a loop recording pedal called derek. it’s a lip to lung journey through the physics, physiology and phrivolity of all the sounds a face can make.

www.malwebb.com

Sat guthega aLPine inn 1:00 - 2:00pm

Sun the man 2:45 - 4pm

Sun sundeCk hoteL 7:15 - 8:30pm

Mon smigs stage 12:30 - 1:30pm

MaLuMBaMalumba combines virtuosic melodies, gypsy jazz, reggae and swinging Celtic flavours to create an original and exciting sound featuring. the band has performed at numerous folk festivals and folk clubs and released four Cds. it’s music for listening to and dancing.

www.malumba.com



Sun kids stage Latin dance for kids 4:30 - 5:15pm

Mon sundeCk hoteL 12:30 - 1:15pm

JIndaBYne uKuLeLe CLuB (JuKeS)the JuKes are all about having fun. the mighty uke is showcased in all its glory. be amazed at the depth of styles that can be delivered on this little instrument. the JuKes have been entertaining the local community for over 2 years and bringing that sense of fun to everyone.

Sun BaZiL’s Bar 2:45am - 3:45am

LILLI PILLI taLeSlilli is an oral storyteller. she delights in finding and telling stories from around the world. using puppets, music and a number of other languages you will be transported to the world of story. lilli tells stories to children, families and adults. she has recently returned from performances in darwin, singapore and Malaysia and is soon to embark on a tour of Colombia and peru.

www.thestoryline.com.au

Sat kids stage 10:30 - 11am

Sun kids stage 1:30 - 2:00pm

Sun sundeCk hoteL storytelling for adults 8:30pm


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MarK tHe SaxMark the sax is widely talented Wollongong musician who plays all manner of instruments and music with a big smile. see him play with the Con artists and come and jam on his recycled material musical instruments.

Sat kids stage instrument making 2:00 - 2:30pm

Sun kids stage instrument making 12:00 - 12:30pm

MarSHaLL oKeLLMarshall okell’s previous band - Marshall and the Fro - stomped their way into the hearts and minds of live music fans right around the country, Marshall has put ‘the Fro’ aside and expanded on his trademark sound for a new solo project and release. Marshall’s ep sugar was made in collaboration with ryan Van gennip and Jon ‘Howler’ Howell from the band Chase the sun along with the production skills of the late, great birdy burdett.

www.marshallokell.com

FrI smigs stage 11:15 - 12:30am



MouLdY LoVerS, tHebubbling up from the crevices of West end, the Mouldy lovers came together quietly and brewed to a loud menagerie of exuberant gypsy junk. With their unbridled enthusiasm and transcontinental influences, featuring a collective of young musicians from a varied global lineage and distinct euphonic tastes, the Mouldy lovers blend an assortment of instruments to produce high-energy gypsy tunes, with a dose of ska, punk and dub.

www.themouldylovers.com

FrI sundeCk hoteL 11:00pm - 12:00am



nICKY BoMBa’S BuStaMento one of australia’s busiest and highly respected musicians nicky bomba has jumped on his musical boat again to deliver a party filled island adventure with his new band bustaMento. their new album finds nicky sourcing both classic and rare tunes and has written a whole swag of new songs in keeping with the form, covering the Calypso, Mento, early reggae and ska styles.

www.bustamento.com

Sat smigs stage 11:00pm - 12:30am

PauL MBenna and tHe oKaPI guItar Bandpaul Mbenna, aka Mister paul, was a chart-topping pop star before he left tanzania for australia in 2007. now resident in sydney, he has teamed up with the okapi guitar band to create a live show direct from the nightclubs of dar es salaam. the okapi guitar band is australia’s longest surviving afropop group, described by stani goma (3pbs-FM) as “an amazing group”, “proving that music has no frontiers” for their deep knowledge of african guitar band styles.

www.okapiguitarband.com

Sat Basement WorkshoP african guitar styles 2:00 - 2:45pm


Sun sundeCk hoteL 12:15 - 1:30pm


PennY and tHe MYStICSpenny and the Mystics are making waves on the australian music scene with their unique, original music and their high energy live performances. it is hard to categorise their musical style as they combine influences from reggae, rock, Funk and Folk to create their own very original and very appealing sound.

www.pennyandthemystics.com.au



Sun sundeCk hoteL 3:45 - 5pm

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PerISHer enVIronMent aWardpresentation of the 2012 perisher environment award by the nsW office of the environment and Heritage in recognition of the best environmental management in the resort for the year.

Sat the man 2:15pm

Peter MaCepeter is a performance bush poet who has entertained audiences at most of the major Folk and Country festivals around australia. He has twice won the tamworth poetry competition and in 2008 was the ‘reciter of the year’ at the national Folk Festival.

Sat sundeCk hoteL Poet’s Lunch 12:00 - 1:15pm

Sat guthega aLPine inn Poets on the Wild side 2:30 - 3:30pm

Sun sundeCk hoteL Poets morning tea (host) 10:30 - 11:45am

Sun sundeCk hoteL 6:45pm

QuarrY MountaIn dead ratSin an age of dancing robots and the electric toothbrush, the Quarry Mountain dead rats are taking it back to a simpler time, where the pickin’ was fast and the banjo was king. With fire in their bellies, these musical comrades hailing from Victoria’s Mornington peninsula bring their raw and gritty version of bluegrass kicking and hollering into the modern day.

www.qmdr.com.au

FrI the man 10:30 - 11:45pm




rIogHsix-piece Celtic-australian band riogh, is steeped in the lively musical traditions of ireland, their music is passionate, transcendent, physical and sublime. Where they perform, audiences are swept along on an undercurrent of energy; a vocal and musical tour-de force which is joyful and compelling, subtle, and original. be it a classical irish ballad, a traditional jig, a Henry lawson lyric or a contemporary pop song, the band gives it the riogh treatment.

www.reverbnation.com/riogh

FrI the man 7:00 - 8:15pm

Sat sundeCk hoteL 10:45pm - 12:00am


rHYtHM HunterS, tHethe rhythm Hunters are a vibrant music group that can only be fully comprehended when seen. their highly dynamic movements and intricate rhythms provide a spectacle that entices audiences and sticks in memories for years to come. Combining Japanese taiko spectacle drumming with indonesian folk music, intertwined with grounding didgeridoo, soaring saxophone, and biting pacific island log drums, the rhythm Hunters create a soundscape that supersedes genre, and creates a sound that is compelling for all music lovers.

www.reverbnation.com/therhythmhunters

Sat Basement WorkshoP hand & Body Percussion 3:00 - 3:45pm




ruSSeLL HannaHrussell has been the anchor man of the illawarra Folk Club and Folk Festival since their inceptions. russell fancies himself with the art of versifying in addition to being a tripe aficionado, woolly yarn spinner, tormenter of accordion players and a fine fellow to have schnapps with. He has recently collaborated with Jim Haynes to produce a number of australian poetry and storybooks

Sun sundeCk hoteL snowy Poetry Cup 2:00 - 3:15pm

Mon smigs stage Poets morning tea & snowy Limericks 10:00 - 11:00am


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VardoSled by extrovert alana on violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos bring you the latest balkan hits, legends, village wedding tunes and burning laments. Formed late last century, Vardos travelled through eastern europe on horse-drawn carts in the quest of roma (gypsy) musicians, played in every state of australia, toured to europe, britain and the pacific and showcased in the u.s. they have featured on ‘spicks and specks’ and supports include the Cat empire, orquesta buena Vista social Club (Cuba), and gipsy Kings (France).

www.vardos.com.au

FrI sundeCk hoteL 9:30 – 10:30pm


Sat Basement WorkshoP eastern european Fiddle accordion 4:00 - 4:45pm


WongaWILLIthe Wongawilli band, from the illawarra region, has been promoting, preserving and performing a rich tradition of australian music, song and dance since 1987. since then they have re-energised the old songs and tunes of the australian settlers and continue to re-invigorate the tradition with new tunes and songs around australia and the world.

www.wongawillicolonialdance.org.au

FrI sundeCk hoteL 8:00 - 9:00pm


Sat kids stage Bush dance 4:45 - 5:30pm

Sun kids stage Bush dance 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Sun sundeCk hoteL 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Zondrae KIngZondrae was the winner of the first snowy poetry Cup as well as many other competitions in both written and performance poetry. she loves most of all to share her original rhyming verse covering topics from family to mining and love of australia. something for everyone. see her at the poetry events over the Festival.

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JaX Bar & ChargriLL venue

Location: the perisher Centre, perisher ValleyCuisine style: Chargrill / bistrotrading: lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Licensed Bar: open 11am to 10pm 7 daysContact: (02) 6459 4437grill-your-own steaks and salad bar.

mid Perisher Centre

Location: Mid station of the perisher express Quad Chair, perisher Valley Cuisine style: bistro, bakery, hot chocolate & coffee bar, gourmet salads, stir fry noodle boxes, deluxe burgers & lots more!

trading: 9:00am - 4:30pm subject to lift operating hours. Licensed Bar: dailyContact: (02) 6457 5394

smiggin’s Bar & griLL venue

Location: smiggins Hotel, smiggin HolesCuisine style: gourmet pizza, chargrill, trading: Fri 10:00am - 12:00pm all weekendLicensed Bar: 10:00am - midnightContact: (02) 6457 5375great value casual dining.

snoW gums restaurant

Location: perisher Valley Hotel, perisherCuisine style: Modern (bookings essential)trading: lunch 12:00 - 2:00pm, dinner 6:00pm - 9:30pm Contact: (02) 6459 4443great views of Front Valley.

snoWy gums ChaLet

Location: Cascades bar & Waterfall restaurant, smiggin Holes. trading: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Fri - sunLicensed Bar: from 4.30pmContact: (02) 6457 5365

the staBLesLocation: perisher ValleyCuisine style: australian cuisine trading: dinner 6:00 - 8:00pm Fri - sunLicensed Bar: 5:00pm to 10:00pmContact: (02) 6457 5755 (bookings preferred)

sundeCk hoteL venueLocation: Front Valley, perisher ValleyCuisine style: bistrotrading: lunch noon - 2:00pm sat - Mondinner: from 6:00 - 9:00pm Fri - sunLicensed Bar: noon - lateContact: (02) 6457 5222

the man From snoWy river hoteL venue

Location: Kosciuszko road, opposite skitube, perisher Valley. Cuisine: bar snacks and counter mealstrading: lunch noon - 2:00pmdinner 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fri/sat/sun/Lunch saturday/sunLicensed Bar: Friday 4:00pm - 12:00pm sat/sun noon to midnight, closed Mon Contact: (02) 6457 5234 bookings essential

aLdo’s CaFe & PiZZeria

Location: upper level perisher skitubeCuisine style: italian pizza & pastatrading: 8:00am - 9:00pm, Fri/sat/sun and 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon Licensed Bar: dailyContact: (02) 6457 5032

Barrakee ski Lodge

Location: north perisherCuisine style: Modern (bookings essential)trading: 6:00pm - 8:30pm sat & sunLicensed Bar: dailyContact: (02) 6457 5313

BaZiL’s Bar venue

Location: south end of perisher Centretrading: 11:00am - 9.00pm with lunch between 12.00 noon and 2.00pm Licensed Bar: daily

CorroBoree

Location: Kosciuszko road perisher ValleyCuisine style: Meals mainly for gueststrading: limited Cafe Menu from 5pmLicensed Bar: open dailyContact: (02) 6457 5374

guthega aLPine inn venue

Location: via guthega road 700m past ski Centre on left trading: Cafe, bar and lounge open 11:00am - 6:00pm lunch menu (11:00am - 2:00pm) dinner menu (6:00pm - 8:00pm) reservations required Licensed Bar: dailyContact: (02) 6457 5383 great views, quality meals, performances in the cafe/lounge, great acoustics.

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aLdo’s CaFé & PiZZeriaupper level, perisher skitube8:00am - 9:00pm, Fri/sat/sun 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon.takeaway pizzaph: (02) 6457 5032

BruneLLi’s CaFeupper and llower level, perisher Centre arcade9:00am - 5:00pmph: (02) 6457 5479

LoCo meXiCanMitchell t-bar, Front Valley9:00am - 4:45pm

gingersperisher skitube terminal8:00am - 5:30pm Fri - Monph. (02) 6457 5558

hot sPot kiosk smigginsWattle lodge, adjacent to carpark smiggin Holes8:00am - 5:30pmph: (02) 6457 5319

keBaBZupper level, perisher Centre arcade and the pub Family Food Court8:00am - 5:00pmph: (02) 6457 5100

Li’L orBitslower level, perisher skitube8:00am - 5:30pmph: (02) 6457 5655

mid Perisher CentreMid station of the perisher express Quad Chair9:00am - 4:30pm subject to lift operating.ph: (02) 6457 5394

sundanCe Bakeryupper level, perisher Centre arcade8:00am to 5:30pmph: (02) 6457 5249

ski roCk CaFéupper level, perisher Centre arcade7:00am - 5:30pmph: (02) 6459 4436

overBoard smiggins arcade7:30am - 4:00pmph: (02) 6457 5248

Perisher skituBe suPermarketupper level, perisher skitube8:30am - 6:00pmph. (02) 6457 5108

take aWay kioskbullocks Flat skitube terminal7:00am to 6:00pmph. (02) 6457 5555

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FeStIVaL FeatureSthere are 115 concerts, workshops, dances and performances scheduled over 4 days. Here are a few highlights.

FeStIVaL oPenIng

Come along to the official opening and get in the spirit and enjoy music from a French butler Called smith.

Sat 10:30am JaX stage

Feature artIStS and ConCertSthe festival welcomes our first international act, the black seeds from new Zealand, nicky bomba’s bustamento, afro Moses and his o’jah band and artists from all over australia.

FrI smigs stage 6:30pm penny and the Mystics, Claude Hay, Hussy Hicks and Marshall okell.

Sat smigs stage 7:30pm MaJor ConCert His Merry Men, afro Moses o’jah band, nicky bomba’s bustamento

Sun smigs stage 7:30pm MaJor ConCert a French butler Called smith, Claude Hay, the black seeds (nZ)

KId’S Stageall the 16 children’s events will be held in the eastern end of the perisher Centre. entry is free for children with parent with Festival wristband. Highlights will be the marionettes of Hunky dory puppets.

Sat Perisher Centre, eastern end 10:30am – 5:30pm

Sun Perisher Centre, eastern end 10:00am – 5:00pm

gutHega ConCertSa number of the Festival artists will perform at the guthega alpine inn. road access should be open via the guthega road. if there’s snow you can ski over the hill!

Sat Mal Webb 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sat poets on the Wild side – gregory north and peter Mace 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sun Cj shaw & the blow ins 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sun baba yaga 2:30pm - 3:30pm

FInaLe & PartYsay goodbye to new and old friends and enjoy a fast moving concert with lots of artists, sing-a-longs, drawing of the raffle and the awarding of the broken ski poetry award. the concert is followed by a dance party with a French butler Called smith.

Mon smigs stage 1:30pm

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PoetrY eVentS – BYo PoeMthere are number of poetry events which patrons can also make contributions to – just see the host to participate. Monday’s event includes limericks with a snow / ski twist!

Sat sundeCk 12:00 noon

POET’S LUNCHhost Gregogry North

Sun smigs stage 10:30am

POET’S MORNING TEAhost Peter Mace

Mon smigs stage 10:00am

POET’S BRUNCH & LIMERICKShost Geoffrey Graham

SNOwy POETRy CUPthe snowy poetry Cup will be awarded for the best recitation of an original or traditional poem. you can enter the competition on the day and just need to be present to take part, and be a festival patron of course.

Previous winners:

2009 - senior: Zondrae King, Corrimal, Wollongong, Junior: sam glover, Jindabyne

2010 - nimmity Zappert, Macquarie, sydney

2011 - sam Martin, Candelo

Sun sundeCk hoteL 2pm

BROKEN SKI AwARD FOR POETRy host Russell Hannah

this is a poetry competition for an original poem. online applications closed early June. applications can still be accepted at the Festival. bring along to poetry events and give them to russell Hannah. the winner will be announced and the poem recited at the Finale Concert on Monday at smiggins Hotel.

Previous winners:

2009 - lee taylor Friend: For Mother snowy

2010 - Max Merckenschlager for snowy Mountain Magic

2011 - open Winner: Carol Heuchan, from Hunter Valley, for her poem trails.

HigHly CoMMended was don adams from nZ for his poem the Fate of the brumby

Junior Winner - Jake taylor-Friend, for his poem great snow, from Jindabyne, aged 7

Mon smigs stage, 2:00pm

BaSeMent WorKSHoPS, smiggins hoteL

the workshop program this year has been enhanced with a number of events you can join in with your hands, instruments, voice or just enjoy! the venue is the basement shop area beneath the smiggins Hotel.

Sat open tune & slide guitar MasterclassBrendan gallagher 1:00pm

Sat african guitar styles 2:00pm Paul mbenna and the okapi guitar Band

Sat Hand & body percussionthe rhythm hunters 3:00pm

Sat eastern european Fiddle and accordion vardos 4:00pm

Sun ukulele Workshop: strumming the american soundtrack a.J. Leonard’s tropical Lounge 1:00pm

Sun singing in png pidginFred smith 2:00pm

Sun group song Writinghis merry men 3:00pm

Sun rules of bluegrass (and when to break them) Coolgrass 4:00pm

PreMMS aWardS


the perisher range resorts environmental Management system (prreMs) operational Committee are proud to present the 2012 prreMs environmental commitment awards. the prreMs provides a framework to promote the sustainable use of the perisher range resorts while protecting environmental values. it focuses on ‘best practice’ standards for ecologically sustainable tourism, natural area and threatened species management. these awards recognise the achievements of accommodation providers in managing environmental risk and improving environmental performance.

Sat the man From snoWy river hoteL 2:15pm

great SnoW!!!

Jake taylor, 7 years old

dalgety Public School,

When the snow arrives I shiver –

Just from excitement!

It makes me smile

And fills me with glee.

It’s so fun when the snow’s around.

I make snow angels on the ground.

Even I ski up on the mountains.

It makes me happy!

I feel like there’s a rainbow in the sky...

When the clouds come over

and it starts to rain

I don’t mind because

I come down again – for my lunch.

Then I rise back up the mountains again...

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4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Program Grid Friday/Monday

FRIDAY MONDAYTIME TIME

5:00pm 10:00am

5:30pm 10:30am

Sundeck Smigs StageSmigs Stage The Man Sundeck10:30am

POETS BRUNCH & LIMERICKS 10:30am

Fred Smith Band6:00pm 11:00am

6:30pm 11:30am

7:00pm 12:00pm

7:30pm 12:30pm

8:00pm 1:00pm

11:30am

Cj Shaw

12:30pm

Malumba

7:00pm

Riogh

6:30pm

A.J. Leonard's Tropical Lounge

8:00pm

6:30pm

Penny and the Mystics

8:00pm

LIMERICKSFred Smith Band

11:15am

Coolgrass

12:30pm

Mal Webb

8:30pm 1:30pm RAFFLE DRAW

9:00pm 2:00pm

9:30pm 2:30:pm

10:00pm 3:00pm

10:30pm 3:30pm

FINALE CONCERTswag of performers

3:30pm FINAL PARTY

9:30pm

Hussy Hicks

10:30pm

9:45pm

His Merry Men

Wongawilli

9:30pm

Vardos

Claude Hay

11:00pm 4:00pm

11:30pm 4:30pm

12:00am

12:30am

A French Butler Called Smith

Quarry Mountain Dead Rats11:15pm

Marshall Okell

11:00pm

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10:00am 10:00am

10:30am 10:30am

11:00am 11:00am

11:30am 11:30am

The Man Bazils BarSmigs Stage Jax StageSmiggins

Basement Workshops

Sundeck

FESTIVAL OPENING

Kids StageGuthega

Alpine Inn

Hunky DoryMarionette Puppets

Lilli Pilli Tales

(over 18s only)

11:30am 11:30am

12:00pm 12:00pm

12:30pm 12:30pm

1:00pm 1:00pm

1:30pm 1:30pm

2:00pm 2:00pm

2:30:pm 2:30:pm

3:00pm 3:00pm

3:30pm 3:30pm

PREMMS Awards

12:00pm

Quarry Mountain Dead Rats

1:45pm

The Mouldy Lovers

3:15pm

Claude Hay

11:45pm

The Con Artists

3:00pmHAND & BODY PERCUSSIONThe Rhythm Hunters

2:00pmAFRICAN GUITAR STYLESOkapi Guitar Band

1:00pmOPEN TUNE & SLIDE GUITARBrendan Gallagher

1:45pm

Vardos

12:00pm

POET'S LUNCHBYO poem

1:45pm

Malumba

3:30pm

12:00pm

Cj Shaw &the Blow Ins

1:00pm

Mal Webb

2:30pmPOETS ON THE WILD SIDEPeter Mace & Gregory North

1:30pm

Wongawilli

3:30pm 3:30pm

Marionette Puppets

Baba Yaga - games

Fun with Beads

Instrument Making


1:00pm


2:45pm

Big Erle3:30pm 3:30pm

4:00pm 4:00pm

4:30pm 4:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm

5:30pm 5:30pm

6:00pm 6:00pm

6:30pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 7:00pm

7:30pm 7:30pm

5:15pm

Paul Mbenna & Okapi Guitar Band

Claude Hay

5:00pm

Marshall Okell

7:30pm

The Rhythm Hunters

4:00pmEAST EUROPE FIDDLE & ACCORDION Vardos

7:15pm

The Con Artists

6:30pm

POETRY SLAM

3:30pm

Baba Yaga

5:15pm

Coolgrass

Juggling - Cj Shaw

FAMILY BUSH DANCEWongawilli

3:30pm

Daniel Champagne3:30pm

Brendan Gallagher

5:15pm

Hussy Hicks

4:45pm

Fred Smith Band

6:30pm

Penny & the Mystics

8:00pm 8:00pm

8:30pm 8:30pm

9:00pm 9:00pm

9:30pm 9:30pm

10:00pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 10:30pm

11:00pm 11:00pm

11:30pm 11:30pm

7:30pm

His Merry MenThe Con Artists

8:15pm

The Rhythm Hunters

10:00pm


9:00pm

Quarry MountainDead Rats

10:45pm

Riogh

9:15pm

Afro Moses O'jah Band

11:00pm

Nicky Bomba's Bustamento

12:00am 12:00amBustamento

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4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Program Grid Saturday

SaturdaYSATURDAY SATURDAYTIME TIME

10:00am 10:00am

10:30am 10:30am

11:00am 11:00am

11:30am 11:30am

The Man Bazils BarSmigs Stage Jax StageSmiggins

Basement Workshops

Sundeck

FESTIVAL OPENING

Kids StageGuthega

Alpine Inn


Lilli Pilli Tales

(over 18s only)

11:30am 11:30am

12:00pm 12:00pm

12:30pm 12:30pm

1:00pm 1:00pm

1:30pm 1:30pm

2:00pm 2:00pm

2:30:pm 2:30:pm

3:00pm 3:00pm

3:30pm 3:30pm

PREMMS Awards

12:00pm

Quarry Mountain Dead Rats

1:45pm

The Mouldy Lovers

3:15pm

Claude Hay

11:45pm

The Con Artists

3:00pmHAND & BODY PERCUSSIONThe Rhythm Hunters

2:00pmAFRICAN GUITAR STYLESOkapi Guitar Band

1:00pmOPEN TUNE & SLIDE GUITARBrendan Gallagher

1:45pm

Vardos

12:00pm

POET'S LUNCHBYO poem

1:45pm

Malumba

3:30pm

12:00pm

Cj Shaw &the Blow Ins

1:00pm

Mal Webb

2:30pmPOETS ON THE WILD SIDEPeter Mace & Gregory North

1:30pm

Wongawilli

3:30pm 3:30pm

Marionette Puppets

Baba Yaga - games

Fun with Beads

Instrument Making


1:00pm


2:45pm

Big Erle3:30pm 3:30pm

4:00pm 4:00pm

4:30pm 4:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm

5:30pm 5:30pm

6:00pm 6:00pm

6:30pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 7:00pm

7:30pm 7:30pm

5:15pm

Paul Mbenna & Okapi Guitar Band

Claude Hay

5:00pm

Marshall Okell

7:30pm

The Rhythm Hunters

4:00pmEAST EUROPE FIDDLE & ACCORDION Vardos

7:15pm

The Con Artists

6:30pm

POETRY SLAM

3:30pm

Baba Yaga

5:15pm

Coolgrass

Juggling - Cj Shaw


3:30pm

Daniel Champagne3:30pm

Brendan Gallagher

5:15pm

Hussy Hicks

4:45pm

Fred Smith Band

6:30pm

Penny & the Mystics

8:00pm 8:00pm

8:30pm 8:30pm

9:00pm 9:00pm

9:30pm 9:30pm

10:00pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 10:30pm

11:00pm 11:00pm

11:30pm 11:30pm

7:30pm

His Merry MenThe Con Artists

8:15pm

The Rhythm Hunters

10:00pm


9:00pm

Quarry MountainDead Rats

10:45pm

Riogh

9:15pm

Afro Moses O'jah Band

11:00pm

Nicky Bomba's Bustamento

12:00am 12:00amBustamento

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Program Grid - Sunday 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012

SUNDAY SUNDAYTIME TIME

10:00am 10:00am

10:30am 10:30am

11:00am 11:00am

11:30am 11:30am

12:00pm 12:00pm

12:30pm 12:30pm

1:00pm 1:00pm

1:30pm 1:30pm

2:00pm 2:00pm

2:30:pm 2:30:pm

3:00pm 3:00pm

3:30pm 3:30pm

2:00pm

SINGING IN PNG PIDGINFred Smith

3:00pm

GROUP SONG WRITINGHis Merry Men

2:45pm

Mal Webb

2:00pm

Snowy Poetry CupBYO Poem

3:45pm

1:00pm

Coolgrass

Smigs StageSmiggins

Basement Workshops

The Man Jax Stage Bazils Bar Sundeck

Jindabyne School Stars

12:00pm

The Con Artists

1:45pm

The Rhythm Hunters

1:00pm

Malumba

10:30am

Poet's Morning TeaBYO Poem

Kids StageGuthega

Alpine Inn


(over 18s only)

3:30pm3:15pm

Quarry Mountain

2:45pm

Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective (JUKes)

12:00pm

Vardos

1:00pm

Cj Shaw &The Blow Ins

2:30pm

Baba Yaga

1:45pm

Brendan Gallagher

12:15pm

Paul Mbenna & the Okapi Guitar Band1:00pm

UKULELE WORKSHOPA.J. Leonard

Baba Yaga


Instrument Making

Fun with Beads

Lilli Pilli Tales

FAMILY BUSH DANCE

4:00pm 4:00pm

4:30pm 4:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm

5:30pm 5:30pm

6:00pm 6:00pm

6:30pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 7:00pm

7:30pm 7:30pm

8:00pm 8:00pm

8:30pm 8:30pm

9:00pm 9:00pm

9:30pm 9:30pm

10:00pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 10:30pm

11:00pm 11:00pm

11:30pm 11:30pm

12:00am 12:00am

9:15pm

Claude Hay

11:10pm

The BlackSeeds (NZ)

4:00pm

RULES OF BLUGRASSCoolgrass

8:00pm

The Mouldy Lovers

9:45pm

Marshall Okell

3:45pm

Penny & the Mystics

5:00pm


5:30pm

Wongawilli

9:00pm

Fred Smith Band presents Dust of Uruzgan

RioghQuarry Mountain Dead Rats 4:00pm

The Man with Hats

Busking Comp Winner

5:45pm

The Rhythm Hunters

7:30pm

A French ButlerCalled Smith

4:45pm

Paul Mbenna & the Okapi Guitar Band

7:15pm

Mal Webb

6:45pm Peter Mace

8:30pm Lilli Pilli Tales

MAJOR CONCERT

4:30pm

Daniel Champagne

6:15pm

Hussy Hicks

10:45pm

His Merry Men


KIDS LATIN DANCEMalumba

11:00pm

The Black Seeds (NZ)

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4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Program Grid Sunday

SUNDAY SUNDAYTIME TIME

10:00am 10:00am

10:30am 10:30am

11:00am 11:00am

11:30am 11:30am

12:00pm 12:00pm

12:30pm 12:30pm

1:00pm 1:00pm

1:30pm 1:30pm

2:00pm 2:00pm

2:30:pm 2:30:pm

3:00pm 3:00pm

3:30pm 3:30pm

2:00pm

SINGING IN PNG PIDGINFred Smith

3:00pm

GROUP SONG WRITINGHis Merry Men

2:45pm

Mal Webb

2:00pm

Snowy Poetry CupBYO Poem

3:45pm

1:00pm

Coolgrass

Smigs StageSmiggins

Basement Workshops

The Man Jax Stage Bazils Bar Sundeck

Jindabyne School Stars

12:00pm

The Con Artists

1:45pm

The Rhythm Hunters

1:00pm

Malumba

10:30am

Poet's Morning TeaBYO Poem

Kids StageGuthega

Alpine Inn


(over 18s only)

3:30pm3:15pm

Quarry Mountain

2:45pm

Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective (JUKes)

12:00pm

Vardos

1:00pm

Cj Shaw &The Blow Ins

2:30pm

Baba Yaga

1:45pm

Brendan Gallagher

12:15pm

Paul Mbenna & the Okapi Guitar Band1:00pm

UKULELE WORKSHOPA.J. Leonard

Baba Yaga


Instrument Making

Fun with Beads

Lilli Pilli Tales

FAMILY BUSH DANCE

4:00pm 4:00pm

4:30pm 4:30pm

5:00pm 5:00pm

5:30pm 5:30pm

6:00pm 6:00pm

6:30pm 6:30pm

7:00pm 7:00pm

7:30pm 7:30pm

8:00pm 8:00pm

8:30pm 8:30pm

9:00pm 9:00pm

9:30pm 9:30pm

10:00pm 10:00pm

10:30pm 10:30pm

11:00pm 11:00pm

11:30pm 11:30pm

12:00am 12:00am

9:15pm

Claude Hay

11:10pm

The BlackSeeds (NZ)

4:00pm

RULES OF BLUGRASSCoolgrass

8:00pm

The Mouldy Lovers

9:45pm

Marshall Okell

3:45pm

Penny & the Mystics

5:00pm


5:30pm

Wongawilli

9:00pm

Fred Smith Band presents Dust of Uruzgan

RioghQuarry Mountain Dead Rats 4:00pm

The Man with Hats

Busking Comp Winner

5:45pm

The Rhythm Hunters

7:30pm

A French ButlerCalled Smith

4:45pm

Paul Mbenna & the Okapi Guitar Band

7:15pm

Mal Webb

6:45pm Peter Mace

8:30pm Lilli Pilli Tales

MAJOR CONCERT

4:30pm

Daniel Champagne

6:15pm

Hussy Hicks

10:45pm

His Merry Men


KIDS LATIN DANCEMalumba

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We had skied the Bogong High Plain

and were gathered ’round the fire

in a hut beneath the snowline,

warmth and friendship to acquire,

while reflecting on the doings of the day.

We recalled the thrill of drifting

through the powder, gliding free,

in an isolated region

where mankind would seldom be,

with the worries of the world a world away.

There’d been white-caped silent snow gums

standing sentry, row on row.

There’d been trails of tiny paw prints

tracking pristine, virgin snow.

So we shared the joys and visions we had seen.

We all marvelled at the wonders

of this land’s diversity,

of its snow topped peaks, red outback,

of its beaches by the sea,

nothing like it anywhere we’d ever been.

As we mellowed in the firelight

and the gluhwein warmed us through,

so we looked towards each other

(as one often tends to do)

sharing glimpses of our homes and who we were

The old weathered, creaking hut

was leaning in to hold us close,

in a hushed and hallowed silence,

(just its visitors verbose)

as it strained to hear the stories and confer.

We had come from far flung places,

many different walks of life,

mottled band of well-worn trav’llers,

(weather beaten signs were rife)

with a common love of skiing here to share.

As we proudly told of homelands,

talked of roots and family trees,

one withdrew from contribution,

with her arms hugged ’round her knees,

only embered coals reflected in her stare.

Then she haltingly put forward

she’d no family at all,

just a string of foster parents

that she’d rather not recall,

with her early home a long forgotten place.

She’d been born in Larkspen, England,

lived in every town on earth,

passed around and left unwanted

since her mother died in birth

and her flippancy belied the tragic face.

“Did you say the town of Larkspen?

I could scarce believe I heard.”

said a woman, not much older,

who had hung on every word.

“It’s a tiny little village, scarcely known.”

“There were two of us adopted

and my memory serves me clear.

Did you say your name was Beth, then?

Let me draw the lantern near.”

Ah, the seeds of possibility were sown.

“Too much of a coincidence.

It just could not be true.

And yet - it’s unmistakeable -

I do look a lot like you...”

Oh, the shock of recognition like champagne.

And the wind paused in its whistling

and the hut basked in the glow.

Then four trembling steps were taken

as the tears began to flow,

and two sisters held each other once again.

a 2011 Broken Ski Winning

Poem (open section)...

traILSCarol Heuchan

For more than 20,000 years the Snowy Mountains were home to a number of Aboriginal groups with a unique way of life. The coming of summer each year saw the arrival of large numbers of Aboriginal groups for a time of feasting and ceremonies in the high country. This coincided with the migration of the bogong moth from southern Queensland to the region.The moths were collected by the Aborigines, cooked in hot ash and a very nutritious meal eaten.The mountains were first explored by Europeans in 1835. In 1840, Edmund Strzelecki ascended Mount Kosciuszko and named it after a Polish patriot.The high country was first settled in earnest by European stockmen, graziers and landholders in the early 1800s. This endeavour, immortalised in Banjo Paterson's poem 'The Man from Snowy River', created

a myth that has become part of Australia's identity.In the 1860s thousands of people from across Australia, Europe and Asia flocked to the gold rush town of Kiandra. Miners came in search of wealth and found gold along with a life that could be lived nowhere else in Australia.Skiing as a sport first appeared in Australia, at the goldrush town of Kiandra in 1861. Originally referred to as 'snow shoeing' and later as 'ski running', skiing also served a vital purpose, allowing Kiandra's residents to maintain contact with the outside world when roads were closed by heavy snows.Come the mid 1900s, the Snowy Mountains attracted surveyors, hydrographers and engineers who sought a way to harness the power of the high country's great rivers. The Snowy Mountains

Hydro-Electricity Scheme was launched in 1949, and today it provides power to three states.The project employed a hundred thousand men, two-thirds of whom came from thirty other countries during the post-World War II years taking twenty-five years to complete. The entire project was completed on time and to budget, costing approximately A$820 million.Socially this project symbolises a period during which Australia became an ethnic "melting pot" of the twentieth century but which also changed Australia's character and increased its appreciation for a wide range of cultural diversity.Today, these high mountains have also become a place of recreation and entertainment.

References: www.snowymountains.com.auWikipedia

tHe SnoWY MountaInS HaS a rICH and FaSCInatIng HIStorY

From Jindabyne tunnel and around Island Bend,We boys go to Cooma our money to spendAnd we’ll buy you one beer there if you happen to seeFour Italians, three Germans, two Yugoslavs and me Now we may not be diggers but we’ll have you knowWe’re digging the tunnels up here in the snow

Ulick O’Boylefrom the song Cooma Cavaliers

A rich and fascinating history 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 201226

natIonaL ParKS & WILdLIFe SerVICeBaCK CountrY SaFetY deMonStratIon and anIMaL dISPLaYensure the national parks perisher office is on your list of venues for the weekend. a demonstration of skills required for safe back country travel will be on offer. don’t be surprised if you see a snow cave constructed in the perisher car park between the national parks office and the skitube. Feel free to stop by and chat with those responsible for the search and rescue operations in Kosciuszko national park including nsW police, state emergency services (ses) and npWs personnel. then come inside the warm foyer to see a range of native wildlife on display. you will be able to pat these animals and have your photo taken with them while you are regaled with tales of their exploits and lifestyles. While you are there, say hello to ranger sally and the other npWs staff who are looking forward to answering your questions about the myriad of opportunities to explore Kosciuszko national park year round.

tHe PrreMS 2012 enVIronMentaL CoMMItMent aWardSthe perisher range resorts environmental Management system (prreMs) operational Committee are proud to present the 2012 prreMs environmental commitment awards. these awards recognise the achievements of accommodation providers including the ski club lodges and commercial operators in managing environmental risk and improving environmental performance.

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4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 National Parks & Wildlife Service

WHat IS tHe PerISHer range reSortS enVIronMentaL ManageMent SYSteM (PrreMS)?the prreMs provides a framework to promote the sustainable use of the perisher range resorts while protecting the environmental and cultural values. the prreMs stakeholders work cooperatively to reduce impacts, identify and manage environmental risks, achieve and maintain compliance with legislation, set environmental objectives and targets and evaluate environmental performance. all lodges report annually on their performance through the “earthcheck” on-line benchmarking site. this information is combined with all resorts annual eMs reporting to produce the combined nsW alpine resorts environment report: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/alpineresorts/nsWarer.htm

Most “Outstanding Achievement in ResourceEfficiency” 2011: Australian Ski Club

(photo by Mandy Lamont)Contact the Snowy region Visitor Centre for more information: 6450 5600


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4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Shopping Guide

rabbit Fur JaCKet available from skiducci - perisher skitube terminal

blaCK and WHite JaCKet available from skiducci -

perisher skitube terminal

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available from skiducci, skitube terminal perisher Valley

Vintage sKier red and WHite CusHion available from skiducci - perisher skitube terminal

red and WHite CHilds Vest available from skiducci - perisher skitube terminal

branded FasHion beanies available from skiducci - perisher skitube terminal

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Shopping Guide 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012

The Smiggins Centre

You can purchase your Perisher lift passes and see the helpful staff at the Snow Sports School for lessons and children’s programs. You can get your skis tuned or your board waxed, pick up a family photo, grab something to eat or shop till you drop with a great range of resort wear, gifts and souvenirs.Come and visit the friendly centre, located on the lower level at Smiggins Hotel.

Come in and see what’s in the Smiggins Centre

The Centre shopping arcade

UPPer LeveL

* Smiggins Hotel reception

* Smiggins Bar and Grill

* Toilets * Phones

* Internet Facility

* Automatic Teller MachineUPPer LeveL

* Guest Services

* Perisher Snowsports School & Ticket Sales

* Snowsports Hire * Locker Hire

* Snowear@smiggins

* Mountain Air Gifts

* Goodtimes Photography

* Overboard Kiosk

* Precision Ski & Board Tuning

* Toilets

* Australia Post Mail Box

Love, peace and powder - voLume 222 Artists From the 2012 snowy mountAins oF music FestivAl

available from the Festival office at skitube terminal, festival venues and selected retailers across the resort

Festival Compilation

Cd 22 artists $10

Festival t shirts $25

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• Crockery • glassware• Cutlery • Cookware• Kitchenware and bar utensils

• Washroom supplies

• Commercial Catering equipment

• Cleaning Chemicals and equipment

• Foodservice packaging

• alpina Windscreen de-icer

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Local Services Guide 4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012

We supply milk and dairy products such as cream, cheeses, yoghurts, flavoured milk, Macquarie Valley fresh and long life juices and King Island Cheese.We also distribute brands such as Streets Ice-cream, Red Bull, Cascade, Real McCoy, Nobbys Peanuts, Earlyrise Bakery Products and Saxby’s drinks.

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a 2011 Broken Ski Poem

(runner up)...

tHe Fate oF tHe BruMBYd.g.(don) adams

the stallion was restless. despite the lush grass

he niggled and bullied his mares

away from the flats where the cover was sparse.

He wouldn't be caught unaware.

the reason he worried was not really clear;

no sign of the humans who caused him such fear,

no challenging stallion seemed anywhere near.

but still, something warned him- beware!

With quivering nostrils he searched all around,

while in him uneasiness grew.

His ears flicked and reached for the first foreign sound

that told him his instincts were true.

then, poised like a pointer, alert and alive,

he heard a faint buzzing like bees from a hive.

He waited no longer. He knew he must drive

his small herd still further from view.

a sound from his past life, he'd heard it before,

was sure it brought panic and pain.

that strange birds would come with a frightening roar

to drive them again and again.

away to the bush at his urging they sped.

but 'terror birds' caught them and whirled overhead.

Confused by the noise the mob scattered and fled

to danger- the wide open plain.

alarmed, he surged forward to wheel them but they,

in whinnying fear, blundered on.

the 'terror birds' flanked them and, to his dismay,

he knew they were finally gone.

Wherever they bolted those birds seem to loom

to drive them through fences with less and less room,

'til crushed into yards, iron gates clanged their doom!

and death would be host from now on.

but not the great stallion- he'd never submit,

no matter how loud the whips crack.

no halter could hold him, no bridle or bit.

imagine- that horse as a hack?

or slaughtered! great Heavens, could you use a gun

on such a fine creature? no, he's born to run

in dawn's misty light or the hot midday sun-

and only a breeze on his back.

He made for the gullies, the rough broken land,

a 'terror bird' low in pursuit.

a crewman leaned out with a rifle in hand,

and set himself ready to shoot.

but- then he sat back and, still gazing below,

he smiled as he shook his head, murmuring, 'no.

i couldn't shoot you, mate. no. go fella! go!'

and he lifted an arm in salute.

the herd is no longer, the mares and the foals,

all butchered for sale overseas.

no longer to rest by the watering holes

in shade from the sheltering trees.

or frisk and cavort in the first flush of light,

and kick up their heels in exuberant flight.

the stallion? He wanders by day and by night,

still searching and fretting, for he's....

...alone in despair now, so sadly alone.

no more to stand guard on the herd,

or mate with mares, or to fight for his own,

to run, to be free as a bird.

yet he's from a line which had once charged the boers,

had helped carry troops and drag guns in two wars.

With his death they're finished- and we'll be the cause.

and no one is saying a word.

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Quality accommodation, service and food in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Non-smoking lodge located at the North Perisher T-Bar and Interceptor quad chair lift. Weekend rates start from $275pp.p: 02 6457 5033w: www.barrakeeskilodge.com.aue: [email protected]

chalet apartments

A new standard of accommodation at Smiggins located opposite the Smiggins Hotel. Modern studio and spacious one bedroom self-contained apartments. Plus guests enjoy all the facilities of the Smiggins Hotel. p: 02 6457 5375w: www.smiggins.com.aue: [email protected]

chalet sonnenhof

Family owned and operated lodge with splendid views all over Perisher Valley. Includes a sauna and spa, bar, scenic mountain view restaurant and a large open log fireplace for relaxing on those cold wintry evenings.p: 02 6457 5256w: www.sonnenhof.com.aue: [email protected]

corroboree lodge

Charming, comfortable alpine lodge opposite the Perisher Express Quad. Rooms are tidied daily and have ensuites, TV’s, tea & coffee facilities. Many have great views. Dining room and bar, cosy lounge with TV & video.p: 02 9979 7955w: www.deanes.com.aue: [email protected]

eiger chalet

Small, family owned hotel in the heart of Perisher Valley 100 metres from the Quad Express and 5 minutes walk to the Perisher Centre and Skitube. Breakfast & dinners in the Spider Restaurant included in tariffs.p: 02 6457 5209w: www.eiger.com.aue: [email protected]

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guthega alpine inn

Traditional mountain inn with panoramic views of the main range and Guthega Dam. The dining styles reflect it’s European heritage while featuring regional produce and wines. True ski-in/ski-out location.p: 02 6457 5383w: www.guthega.come: [email protected]

kooloora lodge

Everything at Kooloora Lodge is brand new, right down to the crockery, cutlery and soft furnishing. 800m from the lifts and tariffs are inclusive of breakfast and dinner. Mounties members enjoy special rates.p: 02 9822 3555w: www.mountiesgroup.com.aue: [email protected]

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lodge 21

Great Value accommodation, closer to the slopes than you would believe possible and all home comforts, including full 3 course dinners and famous cooked breakfast. Can cater for everyone. p: 02 6457 5367w: www.lodge21.com.aue: [email protected]

man from snowy river hotel

20m from the Skitube and 200m from Front Valley lifts catering to families and couples in comfort and style. Restaurant with lovely views, live entertainment in lounge and bar. Undercover on site parking. p: 02 6457 5234w: www.themanfromsnowyriver.com.aue: [email protected]

matterhorn ski lodge

Great value lodge, centrally located in Perisher Valley, minutes to the Chairlifts. Cosy cocktail bar, lounge area with log fires, dining room, games room and inhouse activities and entertainment. p: 02 9979 7955w: www.deanes.com.aue: [email protected]

muddles lodge

Unique ski-in / ski-out lodge located at Nth Perisher between Nth Perisher T-bar 20m and Interceptor chairlift 50m. With 5 rooms sleeping a max of 17 guests this is more a fully catered luxury home than a lodge. p: 02 6457 5133w: www.muddleslodge.com.aue: [email protected]

peer gynt

Peer Gynt is an excellent owner-operated lodge in North Perisher with glorious mountain views, where you can put your skis on at the front door. You are assured of personal attention and service from your hosts. p: 02 6457 5293w: www.peergyntskilodge.com.aue: [email protected]

perisher manor hotel

Adjacent to the “Village 8 Express” chairlift. Family owned and operated hotel providing well renowned hospitality for over 30 years. Affordable accommodation from Budget through to Superior Deluxe. p: 02 6457 5291w: www.perishermanor.com.aue: [email protected]

royal coachman

Walk straight from the Lodge to the lifts at Smiggins. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Rooms with private ensuites. Succulent, weekly spit roasts. Games room and TV Room with video and DVD players.p: 02 9588 6444w: www.royalcoachman.com.aue: [email protected]

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marritz alpine inn

Superb facilities, exceptional service, great hospitality. Indoor pool, 24 rooms / Suites, most overlooking the front valley slopes with glassed in balconies. 250m from the main slopes and Village 8 Chairlift.p: 02 6457 5090w: www.marritzalpine.com.aue: [email protected]

salzburg apartments

9 fully self-contained apartments superb views of the slopes. 4, 3 and 2 bedrooms. 200m from shopping precinct and Skitube. Complimentary pick-up service for guests until 8.30pmp: 02 6457 4000w: www.salzburg.com.aue: [email protected]

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smiggins hotel

Ski in - ski out of the ever popular Hotel quick access to all of Perisher. Renowned for friendly and efficient service, fine food and a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Plus kids enjoy Smig’s Kids Club each evening!p: 02 6457 5375w: www.smiggins.com.aue: [email protected]

ski rider

95 rooms on exclusive acres inside Kosciuszko National Park, 11 kms from Perisher. Plenty of parking and lots of room. Live entertainment, special packages and bonus deals available. p: 02 6456 1100w: www.skirider.com.aue: [email protected]

snow bunny ski lodge

Spectacular views, warm and cosy 150 metres from lifts and across the road from the shuttle bus. On-site parking, chef-inspired meals, licenced bar and lounge with complimentary nibbles before dinner.p: 02 6457 5381w: www.snowbunnyskilodge.com.aue: [email protected]

snowy gums chalet

Comfort, convenience and a central location for families, groups, couples, skiers and non skiers. A grand ski lodge, drive to the front door and unload, enjoy a sauna and spa, roaring log fire and “Cascades” cocktail bar. p: 02 6457 5365w: www.snowygums.com.aue: [email protected]

sponars chalet

Traditional owner operated ski lodge 8kms from Perisher on the site of the original Kosciuszko Hotel. Rooms with en-suite, free carpark and courtesy bus, indoor heated pool, steam room, ski hire, bar and restaurant, great rates. p: 02 6456 1111w: www.sponars.com.aue: [email protected]

stables apartments

Contemporary, fully self-contained, accommodation. Superb views over Perisher. Luxury furnishings, latest appliances, room service menu, extensive wine list, spa baths, under floor heating and open fires.p: 02 9979 7955w: www.deanes.com.aue: [email protected]

sundeck hotel

Winner - Australian Hotels (NSW) Association Excellence Awards 2010. Excellent value commercial lodge located above the base of the lifts. Owner operated for 19 years with high rate of return guests.p: 02 6457 5222 w: www.sundeckhotel.com.au e: [email protected]

swagman chalet

Traditional ski lodge, with a warm, friendly ambience. Central heated rooms, electric blankets, hot hearty breakfasts, dining room, bar, lounge with a roaring log fireplace, games room, drying room and TV room.p: 02 6457 5275w: www.swagmanchalet.come: [email protected]

valhalla lodge

Charming lodge in pristine on snow location, ski out to lifts 400m from the lodge. Cross country enthusiasts well catered for with the Nordic Shelter and marked cross country ski tracks located 100m away. p: 02 9523 4485 for bookingsw: valhallaperisher.come: [email protected]

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118thcobargofolk festival

22nd - 24th February, 2013

folk comedy dance world musicblues bluegrass bush poets

the crossing youth kids program

presented by The Yuin Folk Club Inc

www.cobargofolkfestival.com

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tICKet PrICeSLong Weekend Festival Pass • adult - super early bird

purchased by 29 February $99• adult – early bird

purchased by 30 april $125• adult – after 30 april and at Festival $155• CHild (u15) with paying adult FreeFull day session Pass (from 10am to midnight)

• saturday $77• sunday adult $77• Monday adult $30• CHild (u15) with paying adult Freeevening session Pass (from 5pm to midnight)

• Friday adult $49• saturday adult $49• sunday adult $49• CHild (u15) with paying adult Free

Family Fun day Pass (from 9am to 5pm)

• saturday adult $49• sunday adult $49• CHild (u14) with paying adult Freeincludes:• unlimited entry to all Festival events,

Kids stage, Music Workshops• Free ride on the perisher Quad express

(Foot passengers only)• Free entry to Jumping Castle

v1 & v2 smiggins hoteL & Basement WorkshoPs (p 6457 5375)• 600 seat capacity main concert venue • Concerts from Fri evening to Mon afternoon• Feature concert with a French butler Called

smith, Claude Hay and the black seeds (nZ) • Music room – afternoon workshops on sat

and sun• Food available, lunch and dinner

v3 the man From snoWy river hoteL (p 6457 5234)• 150 person capacity • Food available, lunch and dinner • Concerts from Fri evening to sun evening

v4 BaZiLs Bar (p 6459 4495)• Cosy bar for 100 people is located in the perisher

Centre. get acoustic style music up close • Concerts on sat and sun from noon to 8pm• Children not able to enter due to licensing laws

v5 JaX Bar (p 6459 4495)• 400 person capacity in perisher Centre • Concerts on sat and sun, morning to 6pm

v6 sundeCk hoteL (p 6457 5222)• australia’s highest hotel. Capacity 250 persons • Food available, lunch and dinner and late • Venue for snowy poetry Cup on sunday • Concerts from Friday till Monday lunchtime • traditional late night session venue

v7 guthega aLPine inn (p 6457 5383)• Cosy venue at guthega. lunch available• Concerts sat and sun from 1:00pm - 3:30pm • there is no Festival transport to this venue

ski over the mountain or drive round!

V8 KIdS Stage, nortH end oF tHe PerISHer Centre BeHInd BaZIL’S. follow the signs in the Perisher Centre• 16 sessions for the kids with puppet shows,

musical and dramatical entertainment from 10am on saturday and sunday

• enjoy puppets, bush dancing, singalongs, storytelling, instrument making, drumming

• part of Family Fun pass

FeStIVaL entrYhow to get a Pass and enter the venuespasses are purchased from the Festival ticket office in the skitube terminal and reception desks at smiggins Hotel, sundeck Hotel, perisher Valley Hotel and the Man From snowy river Hotel.pre-purchased passes are exchanged for a coloured wristband. the wristband is then displayed at the entry points to festival venuesFestival ticket office (1300 811 324)

situated in the skitube terminal at perisher Valley. adjacent to the centre is the registration area for artists and Volunteers.

eFtpos facilities for cash-out are available in the skitube terminal, perisher Centre and smiggins Hotel.Festival ticket office opening timesFri: 3:00pm - 9:00pm, sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm, sun: 9:00am - 9:00pm

guthega

Blue Cow

Perisher kosciuszko rd

skitube

alpine way

smiggin holes

Jindabyne

4th Snowy Mountains of Music 8 to 11 June 2012 Location Guide

VenueS the festival will feature over 115 concerts, workshops and dances in 8 venues at perisher Valley, smiggin Holes and guthega.

V1&2

smiggins hotel

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Quad Chair LOAD ON POINT

Perisher Centre

kids stage V7

Bazil’s Bar V4

V7

V8

Perisher tiCket oFFiCe

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Kooloora

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www.snowymountainsofmusic.com.auartist applications close 30 december 2012

early bird discounts available on accommodation and festival passes

7 to 10 June 2013

BuY earLY be surprised how much you save

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2012 perisher snowy mountains of music - souvenir program

Documents

perisher centre

official festival

snow venues

festival train

australian snow season

snowy river hotel

venues of smiggins hotel

sundeck hotel