Open to amatuer performers only.
All Finalists are invited to perform at Red Ochre Festival on Sunday 19th September.

Categories:                                                                                                                                                                 Junior Vocalist (under 14 years)                                                                                                                                        Open Vocalist                                                                                                                                                                  Junior Musician (under 14 years)                                                                                                                                        Open Musician                                             

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The Power of Friendship in the face of adversity.

Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize winning play was adapted for the screen and became the hit movie directed by Bruce Bereford and staffing Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy.

Set in Atlanta Georgia – deep in America’s south, Driving Miss Daisy takes us on a bumpy drive from 1948 to 1973.

Since Miss Daisy is becoming a menace behind the wheel, her son Boolie ignores her protests and hires Hoke, an African-American chauffeur.  At first Daisy wants nothing to do with Hoke as she strongly values her independence.

Daisy is not amused at this encroachment upon her freedom, and does all she can to put off the jovial, yet dignified, Hoke and make his life miserable.

Hoke’s methods of gentleness and patience over the years in his ongoing tug-of-war with the temperamental Daisy, finally begins to pay off as eventually she acknowledges his wisdom.  However it is only after 25 years together that they can finally admit to the depth of the trusting friendship they have shared.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Business skills for Indigenous Businesses including budgeting, insurance, banking, where to get help.

Tango Oz is the ninth and newest senior in the SYO'S program. Led by Tango specialist Maggie Ferguson, it was established in 2009 as Australia's first authentic Tango orchestras to give young musicians the unique opportunity to learn and play authentic Argentine tango music.

Friday 17th September: Marty Gordon Golf Day, Dubbo Golf Club 7.30am Start.

Saturday 18th September: Live Concert featuring Ali Mills and Band, Wesley Centre Church Street, 2pm Start.

Sunday 19th September: Red Ochre Multicultural Festival, 9.30am Start at the Rotunda in Church Street- Followed with a Street Parade to Victoria Park. 10am Walk up concert in the park, Singers and Dancers will be performing all day. Finalists from the 'Aunty Bub' Towney Memorial Talent Quest will be performing.

Monday 20th September: Official Launch of Dubbo's NAIDOC Week, Aboriginal Education Knowledge and Practice Centre, Arthur Street, 10.30am Morning Tea.

Tuesday 21st September: Elders Day ADAHC - Ngangana Branch, Dubbo Showground and Expo Centre, 11am - 2pm.

Wednesday 22nd September: NAIDOC Open Days Thubbo AMS, Alfred and Ricky Dance Group, Yarradamarra Performance Group and Allira Child and Family Day, 10am - 2pm.

Thursday 23rd September: Cathy Peachy Sports Day, Barden Park, 8.30am Start.

Friday 24th September: Mission Australia's Youth NAIDOC Day in the Park, Victoria Skate Park and No. 3 Oval, 1pm - 5.30pm. Dubbo Aboriginal Land Council Open Day, 10am - 4pm.

Saturday 25th September: Googars RLFC Dubbo NAIDOC Rugby League Knockout, Apex Oval, Official draw held a Apex Oval at 8am, Games commence at 9am and Nomination close on the 20th September.

A Friday evening in spring, that promises to be a night of fun, with lots of stalls (books, cakes, beanie kids, show bags, face painting, etc), art displays, amusement rides, great food and entertainment.

Come along and join the Marty Gordon Memorial NAIDOC Golf Day. This 2 person Ambrose event will begin at 8.30am with a shot gun start followed by a BBQ lunch at 2pm.
2010's donations will be made to the G Ward at The Dubbo Base Hospital.    

Prizes include: Men's, Women's and Mixed Winners and runner up, Longest Drive, Nearest to Pins etc.
(Order and pay to avoid missing out on a Polo Shirt as shirt numbers and sizes are limited)

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Ali Mills of the legendary Mills family will be a feature artist at the Red Ochre Festival singing her families famous song Wadjimbat Matilda.

The Red Ochre Festival on Sunday the 19th September will start at 9.30am with a street parade from the Rotunda in Church Street to The Victoria Park. This will be a combined event with the Multicultural Festival Group.

Anyone is welcome to participate in the parade, e.g. Carry a banner or flag representing their heritage, agency, school, club etc.

The name brings back a thousand memories – dark eyes, a winning voice and songs which the whole world sang along to.  Back in the 1970s, Cat Stevens was the ultimate rock star.  Talented, charismatic, with a seemingly endless succession of beautiful melodies streaming from his imagination

But he wanted more out of life so at the height of his career, he shocked the world by taking his last bow.  The music stopped and Cat Stevens was no more.

Whatever became of the man who wrote Father and Son, Moonshadow, and Where do the children play?
Why did he turn back on his word?

Peacetrain is a night of music and story-telling which will strike a chord deep inside the heart of anyone who longs for something more.

Hear 23 hits sung with remarkable authenticity by one of Australia’s most exciting young artists Darren Coggan, backed by a high-energy band.  From First Cut is the Deepest, to Remember the days of the Old School Yard, Lady D’Arbanville, and Peace Train.

Peace Train- The Cat Stevens Story has had Australian Audiences on their feet, cheering for more at every stop on the national tour.

Exhibition Curator Gay Hendriksen will present a talk about the exhibition.

A feast of artworks will be on display at the Lazy River Estate, with artists from Dubbo, Narromine and Gilgandra plating up their offerings as a part of the Lazy River Feast on 25th September, which includes a food and music event. All artists involved are members of Fresh Arts Inc.

The Multicultural Festival is held to celebrate the unity of cultural and linguistic diversity of over 70 nationalities within our community.
Children from many different countries will welcome you in their own language and then sing 'We are one but we are many".

Entertainment will be by local and state performers of all cultures. With an appearance from Bhangra Troupe from Platinum Indian Entertainment and Dohl players, singers and dancers.

Cuisine from many cultures will be provided for your enjoyment.

The Tashi plays are theatrical adaptations of Anna and Barbara Fleming’s well loved children’s books about the magical and mysterious adventures of a young migrant boy, Tashi, and his best friend, Jack.

Tashi and the Big Stinker and Tashi: The Swan and the Dragon are performed in pairs.  Each different story is performed on the same set by the same four performers and is underscored by a dynamic sound design.

Imaginary’s Tashi plays have been seen by over 15,000 Queensland children and carers since 2006.

“Imaginary Theatre Company uses a technique of introducing little children to the concept of theatre that is supremely effective and, I suspect,  unique….the older members of the audience enjoyed it as much as their littlies – and I – did”
ALISON COTES, A LITTLE GOSSIP, 28 SEPTEMBER 2009

“Everything was fabulous….thankyou for making my four year old’s first experience of imaginary theatre so wonderful”
S. MANTIS, PARENT, POWERKIDZ SESSION, BRISBANE.
POWERHOUSE, JULY 2008

Tickets available from the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, or one hour prior to the show.

The Tashi plays are theatrical adaptations of Anna and Barbara Fleming’s well loved children’s books about the magical and mysterious adventures of a young migrant boy, Tashi, and his best friend, Jack.

Tashi and the Big Stinker and Tashi: The Swan and the Dragon are performed in pairs.  Each different story is performed on the same set by the same four performers and is underscored by a dynamic sound design.

Imaginary’s Tashi plays have been seen by over 15,000 Queensland children and carers since 2006.

“Imaginary Theatre Company uses a technique of introducing little children to the concept of theatre that is supremely effective and, I suspect,  unique….the older members of the audience enjoyed it as much as their littlies – and I – did”
ALISON COTES, A LITTLE GOSSIP, 28 SEPTEMBER 2009

“Everything was fabulous….thankyou for making my four year old’s first experience of imaginary theatre so wonderful”
S. MANTIS, PARENT, POWERKIDZ SESSION, BRISBANE.
POWERHOUSE, JULY 2008

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Get your toes tapping at Zoo Grooves! This year's event will be held on Saturday 2 October 2010 at the African Picnic Ground, Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Entertainment will commence from 2:45pm featuring head line act Mental as Anything. Zoo Grooves is a fun filled family day out with activities for the children including face painting and a reptile encounter, as well as the Grooves bar, hampers and platters for the adults, all set in the beautiful location of the African Picnic Ground.

Entry is from 1pm, so bring a picnic rug and a folding chair and sit back and enjoy the entertainment in Dubbo's unique concert setting.

Proceeds from Zoo Grooves will support the Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger conservation program.

More details regarding ticket prices to come soon.

For further information: http://www.taronga.org.au/western-plains-zoo/plan-your-visit/promotions--special-events/zoo-grooves-2010.aspx

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Macquarie Conservatorium staff members present a diverse range of music for a wide range of instruments including music for flute, saxophone, voice and piano.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

The highly successful Harmony Singers present an evening of Stage and Screen. The concert will feature Director, Lindy Blekemore, Guest Conductor, Kenneth Teoh and pianist, Diane Pascoe.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.

All stallholders welcome. Fresh produce, bric-a-brac and craft, cooking, plants, flowers etc.

Come along for what has become a trendy, social, must-not-miss event! The markets are a perfect place to catch up with your friends over a freshly-cooked breakfast, flavoursome cup of coffee and a great range of local produce.