EVENTS DIARY

The first Nanga Music Festival is happening over the weekend of 12-14 September.

Headlining is USA-based singer-songwriter Kristina Olsen, who flies into WA from the east specially for the festival. She will not be playing any other public gigs during her visit.

Olsen’s unique, laid-back acoustic style made her an obvious choice as a headline act. “Kristina epitomises what we’re trying to do at Nanga,” says Artistic Director Jane Cornes.

“She creates this amazingly beautiful, honed-back sound with very little, and has a very strong, warm on-stage persona. She’s everything that we love about live acoustic music.”

Gal duo Doris, blues trio Djangle and Fremantle singer/songwriter Brenda Chapman are just three of a mixed bag of contemporary acoustic and folk acts from WA and interstate to take part.

“There’s something for everyone,” says festival director Rob Phillips. “As well as musical performances, we’ll have dance workshops, musical workshops and campfire singalongs.”

Dubbed “The Friendly Festival” by those who attended its previous incarnation, The Araluen Folk Festival, Nanga promises to be an intimate but dynamic weekend of fine music and entertainment.

The venue is Nanga Bush Camp, an hour’s drive south of Perth near the old mill settlement of Dwellingup. Festival-goers stay deep in the forest, in large, jarrah cabins and mingle at meal times. An on-site canteen and self-catering facilities are available.

EASY STATS:
When: 12-14 September
What: A weekend of contemporary acoustic and folk music in the forest, at the Nanga Bush Camp near Dwellingup.
Key info: The festival brings with it some of the best features of the now defunct Araluen Music Festival, including the famous blind date concert, campfire singalongs and a small, intimate atmosphere designed to let patrons mingle with artists.
Other confirmed acts: Doris, Craig Sinclair & Lara Norman, Saz Lockyer, Paul Gioia Trio, Brenda Chapman, Djangle, Jonathan Brain, Tangled Reel, Simon Nield, Rachel Taylor, Rambling Bilbies, Bob Eden, Danielle Pender.
Meals: Available from an on-site canteen, or festival-goers can choose to self-cater.
Weekend ticket pass: $110, children 17yrs and under free.
Accommodation: $64 per person for two nights. Limited unpowered campsite available at the same cost.
Contact info: Visit www.nangamusic.org.au . Bookings email bookings@nangamusic.org.au or visit www.bocsticketing.com.au. Enquiries ph 0414 862 306.

23 - 24 August 2008
Balingup Medieval Carnivale

Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Entry Free for Sprats under 12 years of age
$10.00 Entry for all other subjects
Tickets at the gate

Location: The Balingup Woods
Follow the flags
Community Centre Grounds, located directly opposite the Blackwood River Tavern on Brockman Street.

For further information www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au

15 - 19 August 2008
Nannup Town Hall

View the floral display in the Town Hall
Open Gardens - Tulips, Daffodils, and Lavender

Weekend Market Stalls - 16-17 August

Quilt & Craft Display - come see what busy fingers can produce !

Historical Society display - a comprehensive photographic display of Nannup’s earlier times.

Gardeners’ Day Out - Tuesday 19 August at Loose Goose chalets - limited seating so ph. 9756 1211 to reserve your place (fee applies)

Community Art sculpture workshop 10.00 - 2.00 16 August at Nannup Bowling Club

Clydesdale horse display - Saturday 16 August at Nannup Amphitheatre

Old cars display - Sunday 17 August near Nannup Visitor Centre

Munda Biddi Trail Bike Ride - 10.00 - 1.00 Sunday 17 August starts from Nannup Amphitheatre

For further information contact the Nannup Visitor Centre on 9756 1211.

Venue: All Seasons Margaret River, Walcliffe Road, Margaret River
Fashion parades at 11.45am & 1.45pm
Free show bag for brides including magazines valued at $30
Prizes to be won
Free entertainment throughout the day!
A wedding showcase catering to couples from the local and surrounding areas.
The best way to plan your wedding is locally at a bridal show. At bridal shows you get to meet the wedding professionals and to see if you like them and their products.
Weddings are exciting, personal, once-in-a lifetime events. Since most brides and grooms-to-be have little or no experience in buying wedding goods and services research is critical. And, while online research is an excellent resource, attending a bridal show is the best opportunity to ask questions, compare prices, quality, styles and to make informed buying decisions.

Admission to Your Local Wedding Expo is $5 per person, which includes wedding magazines, special offers and much more valued at over $30. Every attendee will have a chance at winning many great door prizes on the day. There will be two separate entry barrels – one for the bridal couple from which we will draw several wedding prizes – and the other for all general attendees which we will draw general door prices.
Mystery Bonus Prize - Pre-registration Competition
Couples can also pre-register to qualify for our mystery bonus prize which will be drawn at the event by emailing your details to info@twppublishing.com.au with the subject as ‘Pre-registration for All Seasons Margaret River – Your Local Wedding Expo –. Please email through your full name, address, day time phone number, email ad