Bush Poetry Events - Tamworth - January 2017

Post by **Shelley Hansen** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:08 am

For all those planning to attend Tamworth in January - here is a roundup of planned events, compiled for us by Robyn Sykes. If any alterations or additions are required, please contact Robyn at robynsykespoet@gmail.com

ABPA EVENTS

ABPA Golden Damper Awards 2017
Bush Poetry Performance Competition

Heats: Tuesday Jan 24, Thurs Jan 26 and Fri Jan 27: all 10.30am -1.30pm
Tamworth Rugby Club-Marius Street - Free entry

Finals: Sat Jan 28, 10.30am-1.30pm
Tamworth Rugby Club-Marius Street - Entry: $5

Walk-ups
* Sat Jan 21, Sun Jan 22, Mon Jan 23, Tues 24 and Thurs 26, includes the inaugural Frank Daniel Bush Verse People’s Choice Award.
* Sat 28: 2-5pm (finale, non-competitive)
St Edward’s Hall - 72 Hillvue Rd, South Tamworth - Free. New performers welcome!

ABPA AGM
Wednesday January 25: from 2pm
St Edward’s Hall - 72 Hillvue Rd, South Tamworth

Poettes
Friday January 27: 2-5pm
St Edward’s Hall - 72 Hillvue Rd, South Tamworth - $5 entry

RECOMMENDED SHOWS

Rhymer’s Roundup
Friday January 20 – Wed Jan 25 - 10.30am -12.30pm - $7.50
North Tamworth Bowling Club

The Longyard
Hosts: Neil McArthur and Marco Gliori
Saturday Jan 21 – Sun Jan 29: 8-10am
The Longyard Hotel - $10 - Goonoo Goonoo Room (at rear of hotel)

Poets Showcase Breakfast
Frog and Toad Listening Room
Hosted by Gary Fogarty
8.30am - 10am - Monday Jan 23 to Fri Jan 27.
$8 entry includes Step Up Show 8-8.30am (non-competitive opportunity)

3 Blokes Fishing
Poetry, Comedy, Music
Marco Gliori, Alan Glover, Peter Willey
Tamworth Golf Club Mahony Ave - $20
Sunday Jan 22 – Fri Jan 27: 11am-1pm.
Bookings 02 6765 9393.

Muz Hartin 30 years at Tamworth plus CD Launch
Seven Exclusive One Man Shows from The Bloke Who Wrote Turbulence.
7pm for 7.30pm start.
Tamworth Golf Club. Mahony Ave. Phone 02 67659393 for tickets: $20
Sat Jan 21 - Mon Jan 23 - Wed Jan 25 - Sat Jan 28