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THE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB OF BOYUP BROOK

CELEBRATING 44 YEARS!

Some forward thinking people with a love of Country Music launched the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc. Like many a great idea, the Club was born from a discussion around a fire while friends enjoyed a meal and a few quiet drinks. Its inaugural meeting was held in August 1979.

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc. is a catalyst for Country Music in Western Australia and is recognised nationally for its activities. The Club’s major activity is to organise the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, which was first held in 1986 to an audience of approximately 500 people. In 2024 the festival celebrates an amazing 37 years. The Festival incorporates numerous fringe events which includes; the West Australian Country Music Awards, the Boyup Ute & Truck Muster, a street carnival, concerts, workshops and WA’s Bush Poets Breakfast.

The Festival's main venue is the Music Park. This is a purpose build park with an 18m stage and sound shell, fencing reticulated grass, power, lighting, water, which was built with funding from Government grants and the hand of the committee, locals, builders and engineers.

The Festival created a focus on our community and assets in celebrating our achievements and helps us to foster a sense of identity and belonging. The community involvement develops long-term benefits and a cultural growth by assisting in the development of skills and the chance to collaborate with national and international artists.

All activities feature family and community celebration and help to stimulate and regenerate our regional economy. Participation and audience numbers have steadily grown.

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook is the only WA arts group with a country music focus. Our not-for-profit organisation leads and represents the sector in WA and is an important contributor to music and the arts.

We welcome and support all music styles, artists and artforms, so put on your boots, grab your hat and join in the fun, country style!

MILESTONES

2018 Malcolm Armstrong (Club Treasurer) was nominated by the Club for the Commonwealth Bank Not for Profit Treasurers Award and received a Certificate of Appreciation.
2017 Lee Kernaghan performed for the first time at the festival
2015 The Club was the winner of the Events and Tourism Award at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards
2015 was celebrated as the 30th Festival milestone
2014 Ute & Truck Muster celebrates 10 years
2013 Music Park hits right note with funding pledged for improvements
2012 Funding pledged for Country Music and Arts Centre Business Case Study
2012 Club provides annual sponsorship to ‘WAM’ Country Artist and Band
2011 Started application for a Music and Arts Centre
2010 Malcolm Armstrong (Club Treasurer) named as Western Australia Winner of the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award
2010 The Festival Celebrates 25 Years
2010 The inaugural Art Awards takes place in the Town Hall
2010 Feasibility Study completed for a Community Arts & Cultural Centre.· 2010 New Youth Festival
2009 The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival was a finalist in the “Events category” for the West Australia Tourism Awards
2008 Sharon Winter (Club Secretary) named as Western Australia Winner of the Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award
2008 the Festival was named number 1 in the top 10 events and festivals in the RAC magazine -John Willliamson officially opened the Music Park
2007 The Club was the winner of the Events and Tourism Award at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards
2006 the Club was named Australian Country Music Club of the Year.·
2006 the Club was named as Runner Up in the Events & Tourism Awards at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards
2004 Inaugural Ute & Truck Muster· 2003 we completed a marketing plan for the Club and the Festival
2003 Runner up in the National Community Link Award. This made it three years in a row that we made the finals in the National Community Link Awards
2002 the Club was named Australian Country Music Club of the Year·
2000 and 2002 the club was winner of the prestigious National Community Link Award in the Arts category
1993-2001 Kids Country Music Program
1986 First Festival on Town Oval
1986 Inaugural WA Country Music Awards
1979 Country Music Club launched

"The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is a relaxed, refreshingly authentic and fun weekend. The Festival brings the grass roots of the Country Music experience to its warmly received guests, blending big name and WA original artists in a friendly, country setting."

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THE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB OF BOYUP BROOK

CELEBRATING 44 YEARS!

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Some forward thinking people with a love of Country Music launched the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc. Like many a great idea, the Club was born from a discussion around a fire while friends enjoyed a meal and a few quiet drinks. Its inaugural meeting was held in August 1979.

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The Festival's main venue is the Music Park. This is a purpose build park with an 18m stage and sound shell, fencing reticulated grass, power, lighting, water, which was built with funding from Government grants and the hand of the committee, locals, builders and engineers.

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All activities feature family and community celebration and help to stimulate and regenerate our regional economy. Participation and audience numbers have steadily grown.

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook is the only WA arts group with a country music focus. Our not-for-profit organisation leads and represents the sector in WA and is an important contributor to music and the arts.

We welcome and support all music styles, artists and artforms, so put on your boots, grab your hat and join in the fun, country style!

"The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is a relaxed, refreshingly authentic and fun weekend. The Festival brings the grass roots of the Country Music experience to its warmly received guests, blending big name and WA original artists in a friendly, country setting."