REGULAR EVENTS
Regular Events State by State
There are a host of regular events across the country. If you are travelling, call in and make yourself known. You will be among friends
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Australian Bush Poetry Events Calendar 2011
For entry forms or further information, click on the respective event.
For any updates or corrections, contact the Editor (Frank Daniel)
WRITTEN EVENTS are in RED
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FEBRUARY 2012
18th Feb is the CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES in the
AUSTRALIAN BUSH POETRY CHAMPIONSHIPS at the ...
Man From Snowy River Bush Festival .
Please send applications for WRITTEN & PERFORMANCE sections to
Man from Snowy River Bush Festival PO Box 144, Corryong, Victoria 3707
Email: poetfarm@corryongcec.net.au www.bushfestival.com.au
28th February 2012 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - 2012 Graham Fredriksen Memorial Poetry Prize
ENTRY FORMS HERE
Post: Written Poetry Competition
Kilcoy Unplugged PO Box 284, Kilcoy QLD 4515
Email: elliesmith7@yahoo.com.au
For further information please contact John Barwell on 0428 502 262
Kilcoy Unplugged Website
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MARCH 2012
1st to the 4th March 2012, 14th Annual DUNEDOO Bush Poetry Festival (NSW)
PERFORMANCE ENTRY FORM - WRITTEN ENTRY FORM
Contact: Beth (02) 63751246 Fax: (02) 6375 1976 or
Joy (02) 63 75 1173 Mobile: 0428 751173
Email: bushpoetry@dunedoo.org.au ... edgefield4@bigpond.com
11th March 11th 2012, starting at 2 pm, OUR HERITAGE IN VERSE
at the The Buderim War Memorial Hall, Cnr Gloucester Rd and Main St, Buderim.
2012 Bush Poet’s Concert presented by Rotary Club of Buderim
FLYER HERE
12 March, CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES in John O'Brien Festival Around the Boree Log competition.
ENTRY FORM HERE
Please send applicationst to
Narrandera Visitor Information Centre PO Box 89 Narrandera NSW 2200
Email: info@ohnobrien.org.au
15-18 March 2012 John O'Brien Festival Around the Boree Log competition.
ENTRY FORM HERE
Please send applicationst to
Narrandera Visitor Information Centre PO Box 89 Narrandera NSW 2200
Email: info@ohnobrien.org.au
28TH March Entries close for the Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc. Literary Awards 2012
ENTRY FORMS HERE - PART 1 PART 2
Mail to Literary Awards, Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc.,
PO Box 235, Gulgong NSW 2852. Or contact the Secretary, Cheryl Peters (02) 6374 1213
or email henrylawsongulgong@yahoo.com.au
Winners will announced at the Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc. Annual
Literary Dinner on 9th June, 2012.
30th March ENTRIES CLOSE GRENFELL HENRY LAWSON FESTIVAL 2012
VERSE AND SHORT STORY COMPETITIONS
Details from the Verse and Short Story Coordinator
PO Box 77 Grenfell NSW 2810
Information Tel: Mary Moffitt (02) 6343 1575
Email: henry@grenfell.org.au
Entry form HERE
29th March - 2nd April Man from Snowy River Festival at Corryong,
NE Victoria, includes Australian Bush Poetry Championships for Written & Performance Poetry
JUNIOR ENTRY FORM HERE
Man from Snowy River Bush Festival PO Box 144, Corryong, Victoria 3707
Email: poetfarm@corryongcec.net.au www.bushfestival.com.au
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APRIL 2012
29th March - 2nd April Man from Snowy River Festival at Corryong,
NE Victoria, includes Australian Bush Poetry Championships for Written & Performance Poetry
Man from Snowy River Bush Festival PO Box 144, Corryong, Victoria 3707
Email: poetfarm@corryongcec.net.au www.bushfestival.com.au
6th to 9th April: The inaugural Kilcoy Folk Music and POETRY CAMP
A weekend of performance poetry, acoustic music and workshops. A swap meet, walk-up performances and jam sessions. Saturday night main concert and a Sunday night bush dance.
The Inaugural 2012 Graham Fredriksen Memorial Poetry Prize
ENTRY FORMS HERE
Post: Written Poetry Competition
Kilcoy Unplugged PO Box 284, Kilcoy QLD 4515
Email: elliesmith7@yahoo.com.au
For further information please contact John Barwell on 0428 502 262
Kilcoy Unplugged Website
7th April CLOSING DATE for BEEF Australia Written Bush Poetry Competition
Winners Announced between 7th and 11th May 2012
Written ENTRY FORM HERE
ATTN Ashla Doherty, Event Coordinator Beef Australia Limited
PO Box 199 Rockhampton Qld 4700
8th April 2012 Rathdowney Heritage Festival and Bush Poetry EVENT
FOR EASTER SUNDAY Rathdowney (near Beaudesert Qld)
Performance AND Written Competition
DETAILS & ENTRY FORMS HERE
20th April CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - Urban Country Music Festival, Bush Poetry Written Competition
Open to all ages, nationally and internationally. Junior (free) and senior ($2.50 per poem) categories, enter at
www.urbancountry.com.au
P: 1800 810 400
30th April 2012 - CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
2012, 41st year for the Bronze Swagman Written Competition
Conducted by: Winton Business & Tourism Assoc. Inc.
Bronze Swagman Award, P.O. Box 120, Winton. Qld. Australia. 4735.
ENTRY FORMS HERE
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MAY 2012
4 - 7 May 2012 Urban Country Music Festival Caboolture, Queensland
Four days of ticketed and free concerts, Songwriters Cafe,
Beaut Ute Show, Bush Poets, Bush Balladeers, Bluegrass and more.
Concert headliners include Lee Kernaghan, Shannon Noll, Troy Cassar-Daley,
Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole, Sunny Cowgirls and more.
www.urbancountry.com.au
P: 1800 810 400
E: info@urbancountry.com.au
Sat 5, Sun 6, Mon 7 May
Bush Poets Breakfasts
Caboolture Historical Village 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, Qld
7am - 9.45am Entry: Adults - $15, Child(under 12) - $7
Tix: 07 5495 4581 or www.historicalvillage.com.au
Info: www.urbancountry.com.au
P: 1800 810 400
Sunday 6 May
Bush Poetry Written Competition
Urban Country Music Festival, Caboolture Qld
Open to all ages, nationally and internationally.
Invitation for winner to perform the poem at the festival on Sunday 6 May
Junior (free) and senior ($2.50 per poem) categories, enter at
www.urbancountry.com.au
P: 1800 810 400
25th May 2012 CLOSING DATE: for Bundaberg Poets’ Society Inc. Bush Lantern Award 2012
Written Competition for Bush Verse - Open & Junior
Download the Entry forms here ... OPEN CATEGORY, JUNIOR, FRONT-BACK COVER
Bundaberg Poets’ Society Inc.
PO Box 4281
Bundaberg South 4670
Telephone and e.mail contacts ~
Sandy Lees: (07) 4151 4631 - leesjdsl@yahoo.com.au
Edna Harvey: (07) 41597198 - edna_harvey@hotmail.com
Jayson Russell: (07) 41550778 - blanata@bigpond.net.au
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JUNE 2012
9th June, Winners will announced at the Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc. Annual
Literary Dinner for the Henry Lawson Society of NSW Inc. Literary Awards 2012
Contact the Secretary, Cheryl Peters (02) 6374 1213
or email henrylawsongulgong@yahoo.com.au
8-11 June GRENFELL HENRY LAWSON FESTIVAL 2012
VERSE AND SHORT STORY COMPETITIONS
Details from the Verse and Short Story Coordinator
PO Box 77 Grenfell NSW 2810
Information Tel: Mary Moffitt (02) 6343 1575
Email: henry@grenfell.org.au
Entry form HERE
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JULY 2012
13th, 14th & 15th July 2012 - BUNDY BUSH POETRY MUSTER WEEK-END
Proudly supported by Across the Waves Sports Club
Performance Competition Enquiries
SSAE, Bundaberg Poets’ Society Inc.
PO Box 4281
Bundaberg South 4670
Telephone and e.mail contacts ~
Sandy Lees: (07) 4151 4631 - leesjdsl@yahoo.com.au
Edna Harvey: (07) 41597198 - edna_harvey@hotmail.com
Jayson Russell: (07) 41550778 - blanata@bigpond.net.au
14th & 15th July Bush Poets' Festival at Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone QLD
All interested poets, performers and lovers of Bush Poetry are welcome to attend.
More details on the Festival will be available at a later date.
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AUGUST 2012
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SEPTEMBER 2012
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