The Second Annual Bush Traditions Gathering
The Old Goulburn Brewery, Bungonia Road, Goulburn NSW
a loooong weekend of music, dance, song and spoken word
celebrating an Australian tradition
Friday 28 September to Monday 1 October 2007
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►WHERE WE ARE ►THE 2007 PROGRAM ►THE COST ►ACCOMMODATION ►CONTACT DETAILS
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Our 2007 gathering is the second of what we hope will become a landmark annual event in the world of Traditional Australian Music, Dance and Spoken Word.
By "Traditional Australian" we mean that style of stuff which was introduced to this fair land by those who settled here after 1770. Much has its roots in English, Irish and Scottish heritage but has evolved away from those influences through the isolated application of those who found themselves here to stay and from which roots they were permanently severed. That evolution has resulted in style and content which can now be described as uniquely Australian and it is the fruits of THAT heritage that we seek to celebrate and enjoy.
The weekend is designed to be a very informal "Gathering" (a sort of conference really) where this stuff can be played, performed, shared and talked about in an environment that will encourage a sense of being a part of the evolution.
The Old Goulburn Brewery, built around 1836, provides a great historical backdrop to the weekend.
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►WHERE WE ARE ►THE 2007 PROGRAM ►THE COST ►ACCOMMODATION ►CONTACT DETAILS
how to get there ...
venue layout
The Bush Traditions Gathering will happen at the very welcoming
The Old Goulburn Brewery (Bradley Grange)
which is in GOULBURN, in the Southern Tablelands region of
New South Wales, Australia
How to Get There......
from Sydney
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If coming from the Sydney end, drive through the main street (Auburn Street) in Goulburn, follow the tourism Brown & White sign and turn left at Clinton Street ....... (If coming from Canberra / Yass drive straight to the end of Clinton Street to Sloane Street)....... then turn right along the railway line (Sloane Street). Drive over the railway line to the junction of Braidwood Road and Bungonia Road. We are 100m (9.74sec) on Bungonia Road from that junction.
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from Canberra / Yass
Venue Layout......
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THE MILL Dance Bar Sessions
THE MALTINGS Restaurant Bar Spoken Word Concerts Sessions & Schmooze
THE COOPERAGE Sessions Singing
THE BREWERY Singing Spoken Word
TAX OFFICE COURTYARD Sessions & Schmooze |
Entrance from Bungonia Road
The program for the weekend has some items included to give you an idea of the scope and variety of the offerings.
It is not a final document.
Suggestions and offers are welcome before and during the weekend.
The daily program will be on a blackboard and subject to changes.
The weekend is a convergence of people with an interest in our Australian traditions and a desire to participate.
Music and song sessions are intended to be inclusive so feel welcome to join in and to contribute.
Workshops are offered to focus on someone’s particular area of interest
– again, we want you to feel welcome and where appropriate join in discussion, playing etc.
Poetry is light on this year but if you would like to help coordinate some it would be most welcome.
The dance workshops will require live music.
To prepare for this, willing players will need to work with the caller to rehearse suitable music. Some of this will be worked out beforehand and the tunes made available in written form. Others will be workshopped and learnt before the dance workshop. Dances learnt at the dance workshops will be a part of the dance program at the evening dances
and the same musicians can provide the music as needed.
PA will be kept to a minimum for the weekend.
The venues are intimate enough for acoustic performance to be adequate.
The Tax Office Courtyard (weather permitting) and The Brewery will be kept free of any formal program and will provide space for conversation and general social activities that won’t interfere with the natural sound levels inside the buildings.
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►WHERE WE ARE ►THE 2007 PROGRAM ►THE COST ►ACCOMMODATION ►CONTACT DETAILS
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Choices :- The Whole Grid Program : Friday : Saturday : Sunday : Monday
Your Program Grid (subject to change) ......
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The Maltings |
The Cooperage |
The Mill |
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28 Sept
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5-9 |
Meet & Greet Tea Time |
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9-12 |
Session&Schmooze |
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29 Sept |
9-10 |
Tunes from Nariel Creek Harry Gardner |
Alan Musgrove & No Such Thing Dance Tunes Workshop
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10-11 |
"Sing Out" with John Daly Singing Session |
Railway Yarns & Songs Keith Brown & Mates |
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11-12 |
Just Whistles Don Brian, Peter Ellis, & Bob Bolton |
Sally Leslie with Alan Musgrove & No Such Thing Dance Workshop |
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12-1 |
Goulburn Brewery Session Local Tunes & Favourite Songs |
Peter Ellis & Jim Moir BOOK LAUNCH and Dance Tunes Workshop |
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1-2 |
Fantastic Fiddle Frolics Bob McInnes |
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2-3 |
Your Rights at Work Songs of Oz Work Conditions Dennis O'Keefe |
Peter Ellis & Jim Moir Dance Workshop |
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3-4 |
"Sing Out" with Alan Musgrove Singing Session |
Stan Treacy The Man & His Music Dave de Hugard |
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4-5 |
Great Aust Goldrush Show (GAGS) Rehearsal 1- a loosely scripted & acted romp in the goldfields |
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5-6 |
Just Accordions Peter Ellis & Gary Lovejoy |
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6-8 |
Tea Time | Tea Time | Tea Time |
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8-12 |
The Satdy Blackboard Concert (see Bill to add your name) All Welcome |
The Satdy Singing Circle (with Don Brian) |
The Bush Dance Sally Leslie & No Such Thing Peter Ellis, Jim Moir & Co. |
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The Maltings |
The Cooperage |
The Mill |
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30 Sept |
9-10 |
Just Fiddles Greg O'Leary et al |
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10-11 |
Broadside Ballads Don Brian |
Mulligan & The Settlers Dance Tunes Workshop |
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11-12 |
"Sing Out" Tony Romeo & Chris Poleson Singing Session |
Claire Stoneman + Mulligan & The Settlers Dance Workshop |
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12-1 |
Just Concertinas Peter Ellis & Gary Lovejoy |
Jim Moir Dance Tunes Workshop |
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1-2 |
A Poets' Luncheon with Tony & Helen Romeo |
Guy Eden's Bush Ballads (pub 1906) Dave Johnson |
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2-3 |
Pushing The Envelope Greg O'Leary Tunes Workshop |
The Education Forum Sue Brian getting the message across to educators |
Sandra Martens with Jim Moir & Co. Dance Workshop |
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3-4 |
"Sing Out" with Dennis O'Keefe Singing Session |
The Backblocks Collected Tunes Workshop |
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4-5 |
Tunes of Bruce Smith Jeff Lawrie (for reeds) |
Tunes of Bruce Smith Julie Castles (for non reeds) |
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5-6 |
Great Aust Goldrush Show (GAGS) Rehearsal 2- a loosely scripted & acted romp in the goldfields |
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6-8 |
Tea Time |
Tea Time |
Tea Time |
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8-12 |
The Sundy Blackboard Concert (see Bill to add your name) All Welcome |
The Sundy Singing Circle (with Sandra Nixon) |
THE GATHERING BUSH BALL Claire Stoneman + Mulligan & The Settlers Sandra Martens + Jim Moir & Co. |
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1 Oct
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9-10 |
Just Concertinas Stuart Leslie & Bob Bolton |
Irregular Tunes (to baffle dancers) Alan Musgrove |
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10-11 |
"Sing Out" with BMC Concert Party Singing Session |
Tunes of Bruce Smith a follow up with Julie Castles & Jeff Lawrie |
Maypole Dance John Carroll Workshop & Rehearsal |
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11-12 |
Terra Incognito Dave de Hugard & Greg O'Leary |
Just Mouth Organs Peter Ellis & Gary Lovejoy |
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12-1 |
Just Accordions Jim Moir, Dave de Hugard & Ray Mulligan |
Just Banjos things that go plunk in the night Peter McLaren & Chris Poleson |
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1-2 |
A Poets' Luncheon with Keith Brown |
Maypole Dance with John Carroll performance in Car Park area |
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2-3.30 |
The Great Australian Goldrush Show (GAGS) The Performance a loosely scripted & acted romp in the goldfields |
Tea Dance with all the callers and musos a programme of requests |
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