Boyup Brook Country Music Festival | About Country Music Club

THE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB OF BOYUP BROOK

Some forward-thinking people with a love of Country Music launched the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc. Like many great ideas, 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 event is the Boyup Brook Country Music Muster, which was first held in 1986 to an audience of approximately 500 people. In 2025, the Muster celebrates an amazing 38 years. The Muster incorporates numerous fringe events including the West Australian Country Music Awards, the Boyup Ute & Truck Parade, a Street Carnival, concerts, markets, workshops, and WA’s Bush Poets Breakfast.

The Muster’s main venue is Music Park, a purpose-built park featuring an 18-metre stage and sound shell, fencing, reticulated grass, power, lighting, and water — all made possible through government grants and the hands-on efforts of the committee, locals, builders, and engineers.

The Muster has created a focus on our community and local assets, celebrating achievements and fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging. Community involvement continues to generate long-term benefits and cultural growth, assisting in the development of local skills and providing opportunities to collaborate with national and international artists.

All activities celebrate family and community spirit while helping to stimulate and regenerate our regional economy. Participation and audience numbers have steadily grown year after year.

The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook remains the only WA arts organisation with a country music focus. As a not-for-profit organisation, it proudly leads and represents the sector in Western Australia and continues to be 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

2024 The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival Celebrates its 37th year.
2023 The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival Celebrates its 36th festival after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2020 The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival Celebrates 35 Years.
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 Boyup Brook Country Music 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 Boyup Brook Country Music 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.