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The 2007 ACRAS
The Australian Country Recording Awards The awards are judges by 40 FM Community Broadcasters The awards were established 17 years ago with the objective of promoting excellence in the Australian Independent Country Recording Industry.
The awards are open to all independent artists and the closing date is Wednesday 8 September 2007
The Categories are; Male Album Female Album Country Instrumental Bush Ballad Album The Neil Beeby Collaboration Album Duo/Trio Non Australian Artists/Album (Inaugural Year for this award) The Luke Newland New Talent Album

In addition to these the following awards are presented annually; The Country Music Club of The Year Nominations received from clubs to Awards 8 Worooms Crescent Manilla 2346 The Country Radio Station of the Year. Nominations from audiences, presenters and radio stations to above address No Entry Fees The Shorty Ranger Good Deed Award Also an �industry� award is presented each year The awards promote excellence in the Australian Independent Recording Industry. Details; eire3@bigpond.com Information 02 67852620


17 years for "Tamworth on Parade Spectacular" plus 314 benefit shows "17 years ago I produced the inaugural event at The Sydney Opera House with 5 shows held there, 8 in Western Sydney and 3 in rural NSW. The shows have helped raise $1.134M for a wide ranging list of organisations. This year's annual show will be at Wagga on 17th November. Details are in the events section of this issue. The shows have been held across all Australian states and overseas. The show at Wagga will be hosted by the award winning country music club at Wagga." Joe McManamon, Producer said.

Mittagong RSL has announced the programme for the inaugural 'Mittagong Country Music Stampede' - to be help September 7 & 8, 2007. The event will feature a country music talent quest with over $4000 in prizes, with FELICITY URQUHART to adjudicate and perform at the final.
Friday, September 7th 8:00 pm DARREN COGGAN Saturday, September 8th 10:00 am TALENT QUEST Heats (auditorium) 12:00 noon DIANNA CORCORAN (lounge) 4:00 pm TALENT QUEST FINAL featuring performance by FELICITY URQUHART (auditorium) 4:00 pm SHANE FLEW (lounge) 8:00 pm MARK LUCAS & THE DEAD SETTERS (lounge) 7:30 pm COWPOKE (Auditorium) 'BIG RED UTE' CD launch (auditorium) Sunday September 9th 6:00 pm COUNTRY KARAOKE
The idyllic Southern Highlands is located an easy drive from Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong andis ideal for a weekend getaway. TALENT QUEST INFORMATION & ENTRY FORMS: Steve Cheers: info@powerpointmusic.com.au PROGRAMME ENQUIRIES: info@mittagongrsl.com.au ACCOMMODATION ENQUIRIES: Southern Highlands Tourism on 1300 657 559



The Australian Five's Championships Manilla 2008 Kath & Joe McManamon extend this cordial invitation. This will be a team of five dancers embracing a Duo, Trio and Small Group (of five.) sections. The venue will be the Manilla Bowling Club commencing Saturday 19th January. The age sections for teams will be; 16 Years & Under 17-39 Years 40 Years and over The Mixed Age Section The Concept Groups to consist of 5 dancers 2 of whom will compete in the Duo, the other 3 to compete in the Trio and combined to compete in the Small Group. The scores of Duo, Trio and Group will be totalled to award the overall team winners. In the inaugural year the championships will be by invitation and the duration will be one day only. The rules will be forwarded upon receipt of your acceptance to participate. Trophies An overall Five's Championships Trophy will be awarded in each age section. In addition Champions Trophies will be awarded to the three placegetters in Duo, Trio and Group. The cost Each team will cost $25 entry ($5ea). This will include admission to the event. The proceeds Total proceeds will go to The Manilla Pre School. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and I appreciate your consideration of this invitation. Sincerely, Kath McManamon 8 Worooma Crescent Manilla NSW 23446 (Tel & fax) 02 67852620 0427507064 Fax eire3@bigpond.com.au www.manillacommunitynews.com
Tourism Tamworth has announced that the new Tourist Information Centre in Manilla has opened its doors for business. Working closely in conjunction with the Manilla Historical Society, the new Centre will be located in the front reception area of the current museum.
Information overload for Manilla Tamworth, 18 December 2006: Tourism Tamworth will open the Manilla Information Centre at 9.00am Wednesday 20 December 2006. Located in the front reception area of Royce Cottage, the Manilla Centre will form part of the current Manilla History Museum offering visitors a fantastic insight into Manilla and the region’s heritage through this unique attraction. The Museum provides visitors and residents alike a chance to look back at the extensive history of the district, including stories from local families, through the memorabilia on show. With more than 30 volunteers already signed on to assist in the running of the new tourist centre, visitors to the town can be guaranteed of finding out all the information they may require. There will be a range of resources on-hand about both Manilla and the wider region such as maps and brochures as well as other state and inter-state materials for traveller’s reference plus souvenirs available to purchase. “Tourism Tamworth, in conjunction with the Manilla Historical Society, has undertaken an extensive refurbishment of the front room keeping within the general historical feel of the premises by restoring the original desk and adding in new, traditional wooden furnishings,” said Miss Veronica Martin, Visitor Services Coordination, Tourism Tamworth. The Manilla Tourist Centre will be open from 9.00am – 4.00pm, seven days a week (excluding public holidays) and is situated in the heart of Manilla. The Museum and Information Centre are in an ideal location; next to the Town Hall, opposite the Council building and has plenty of parking for coaches and caravans plus a bus-stop out the front. Tourism Tamworth will be holding an official opening for the Manilla Tourist Centre during the Town Celebrations that are being held in conjunction with the 10th FAI World Paragliding Championships from Saturday 24 February – Friday 9 March 2007. This opening will be held at the Centre once Tourism Tamworth has obtained level three accreditation for the new Manilla Tourist Centre. This Wednesday, visitors and locals alike are invited to check-out the new Centre and take a guided tour through the museum as a prelude to it officially opening next year. For further information about the Manilla Tourist Centre or Manilla in general contact the Tourist Centre (from Wednesday) on 02 6785 1207. For details about other activities being undertaking throughout the Tamworth region, contact Tourism Tamworth on 02 6767 5300 or check-out the website www.visittamworth.com.

2006 Australian Country Recording Awards Australian Country Music Club of the Year -Wagga CMC Australian Country radio Station of the Year - QBN FM Queanbeyan Carter Edwards Encouragement Award - Trent Holder Country Music Club Magazine of the Year - Mike Crozier of Canberra CMC Collaboration Album of The Year - Camille Te Nahu & Stui French Luke Newland New Talent of The Year - Fiona Heywood Instrumental of The Year - Charley Boyter Bush Ballad Album of The Year - Dean Perrett Artist of the Year on Tour Award - Craig Giles Female Album of The Year - A Tied Result; Jeanette Wormald & Patti McKinnon Male Album of the Year - Reg Poole Marketing Award of The Year - Bob Howe Industry Award - Independent Country Music Newsletter 2nd Manilla Festival Makes It’s Mark The Manilla Volunteer Rescue Squad’s expectations were shattered in the nicest possible way over the weekend. The Liberty Manila Music & Arts Festival realised it’s objectives with so many surprises. Captain Robert Sutherland and President John Brand said the many events provided locals and visitors with a busy schedule of events. “We are so appreciative of our Express newspaper and our regional media who consideration saw to it that New England residents knew all about what we put on the weekend calendar.” They said. Leaving the Bowling Club On Sunday night they paid tribute to the support of all businesses for support and sponsorship. “Sam and Chris Michael of Liberty Service Station kick started the weekend months ago and every business approached gave us a helping hand.” John Brand said. The winner of the LG Fridge Freeze was Dick Hartley of Manilla and the Dance Showcase was the surprise weekend event. Held at the Bowling Club on Sunday afternoon it was a full house situation without a spare seat in the building. “Robyn Kaluder’s youngsters with “The Sesame Street Dance” and Donna Souter’s Irish Dancers earned sustained applause. The Dance For Fun Large Team presenting their freestyle routine also stunned the large audience.” Robert Sutherland said. The Festival Raffle was a hit with the last of the printed tickets being sold minutes prior to the draw. High praise was afforded Erik Dekkers and his team for a superb Weekend Art Display. The Big Fish hosted the craft event and for a first year it pleased Raelene Turner. The “Tamworth on Parade” Spectacular attracted visitors from Lismore, Tenterfield, Gunnedah, Wauchope, Goulburn, Campbelltown, Gosford, Quirindi, Sydney, Wagga, Dubbo and elsewhere. Rob Breese, Dyna Rae, Bill Plevey, Trevor Coombes, Les Partell, and John Brand all distinguished themselves with outstanding performances. Jo Drain and the St Michael’s School Children opened the concert with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. A small and enthusiastic turnout at the Junior Disco gave DJ Jarred Sutherland the thumbs up sign for a professional task well done. The Line Dance Ball on Sunday night was a stylish and colourful affair with dancers from 8 years hitting the dance floor. Manila’s Annie Moffat who is a young 89 years displayed her ballroom dancing skills. Festival Producer Joe McManamon said he was delighted with the number of visitors attending the events and said that so many locals contributed to an event that pleased and surprised. “ We will write to all who played a part and we can be proud of everyone from the media, dancers, to Ted Taylor for the Art Show hanging material to Erik Dekkers, to Phil Pinch to our entertainers to the businesses while so many paid tribute to the magnificent Memorial Town Hall Complex. The Vintage Machinery has built up a annual national event of significance in June while the festival has opened the door for all locals to see it as having potential.” He said. VRA Treasurer, Dot Allwell said it will take a week or so for the VRA to acquit the bottom line and all monies raised will be put to good use by them. Information; 67852620 0427507064