The 2010 Street Parade will again be lead by the Riley's Riders and their support crews.
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Flash Twinkle Toes on stilts will be one of the characters of the 2010 Parade which also includes utes from the ‘Lieschke Ute Muster' , antique vehicles and many entrants from across the region and Upper Murray who all participate to make the Parade one of the highlights of the Festival.
The march through the main street of Corryong welcomes all our visitors and begins the Festivities of the weekend ahead.
Entertainment in the Hanson Street is set to start at 11.00am on Saturday with the ‘Fashion Parade' in the Man From Snowy River Arcade (next to the Health Food Shop). Fashions will be supplied courtesy of Thomas Cook Clothing and presented to you by our local stores, Baccashs Emporium and Ruby's Clothing and of course our local models.
Then continue down the street to the Attree Centre and be amazed by the outstanding talent, from far and wide, performing in the Aussie Bush Idol Competition . Three judges will decide the winners of the Open and Junior sections with great prizes and prize money up for grabs. Compared by Korey Livy and our Event Manager, Christine Van Geest.
Kindly sponsored by Colac Colac Caravan Park and Mega Music, Wodonga.
Following on from the Aussie Bush Idol competition the local ‘Corryong Boot Scooters' will give the crowd a show of Line Dancing, with the opportunity to join in and have a go!!
Last but not least will be entertainment for the kids will the Flash Twinkle Toes Silly Circus Show. With audience interaction, comedic routines and fun circus skills including diabolo, plate spinning, juggling, magic, and more. In The Silly Circus children can enjoy watching or even become the next star of the show!
Community Concert
Don't miss The Community Concert on Friday night, starting at 5.30pm, with local artists, The Chitty Bang Band and Trevor Best performing throughout the evening. Followed by the Corryong Boot Scooters Line Dancers putting on a show of their dancing skills, with crowd participation a feature on the evening.
Bring a chair and a rug as the evenings can be cool.
Dinner will be available. A great family night out!
Make this the perfect starting point for your day, or relax and unwind in the afternoon. Either way your visit to the Festival won't be complete until you wander the Craft Markets!
Enjoy the colour, friendliness, excitement and great value of quality crafts from locals and further afield. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the arts and crafts offered for sale by our very talented stall holders.
Come and enjoy the community atmosphere, take home a gift or find that special artistic ornament or craft work.
Our philosophy is simple - Make It, Bake It Sew It, Grow It -everything sold at the markets has to be fresh, good value and above all great quality.
t's a festive family atmosphere, it's free to wander and everyone is welcome!
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Foz Dog Jump - Dedicated to 'ol Foz
Foz' was a Tom Groggin Station cattle dog who had seen many workers come and go. In his old age he had become quite deaf and a real nuisance, as sure as you like, if you were trying to get cattle through a gate somewhere old ‘Foz' would appear right in the middle of the gateway and was too deaf to hear the abuse being hurled at him to get out of the way.
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When old ‘Foz' did finally pass away, to join the great cattle dog pack in the sky, Tom Groggin Station Manager, Trevor Davis made a special memorial gateway to him and buried ‘Foz' right in the middle of it!!
And if you want to barrack for the under dog, don't miss the action-packed “Foz” Dog Jump and its nail-biting finale at 4pm on Saturday . Foz was a Tom Groggin character. A stubborn but much loved dingo-cross who loved to jump – but mostly up into trees from the back of a ute.
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David Leach
David Leach is an energetic and versatile performer with skills ranging from fire and circus to puppetry and magic. Graduating from VUT‘s Performing Arts Course in 1999, David has actively performed throughout Melbourne and Australia for over eight years.
During this time David has been recognised as one of Australia 's top fire artists, a sophisticated corporate entertainer and a highly talented children's entertainer. David performs as a children's entertainer with his comedic characters at hundreds of events and parties each year. His puppetry experience has led him to work with the ‘William May Corporation' (Producers of ‘The Hobbit' and ‘The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe') on general performances since 2003. David is currently co-owner and director of Cirque Mystique.
“Full-time performer Flash Twinkle Toes stepped out in the street for his folkie debut and was an instant winner with the younger crowd”
The Standard, Saturday March 10th 2007, Page 1. (Review of Port Fairy Folk Festival)
Shows will be in the Entertainment Hall (Rec Reserve) & Attree Centre
Flash Twinkle Toes Silly Circus Show
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Flash is a talented circus performer with one big problem...he just can't seem to get things right. No matter how hard he tries he always seems to need some little helping hands to get things back on track.
Flash Twinkle Toes ‘Silly Circus Show' features audience interaction, comedic routines and fun circus skills including diabolo, plate spinning, juggling, magic, and more. In The Silly Circus children can enjoy watching or even become the next star of the show!
In the Street Parade
Flash Twinkle Toes on Stilts (Stilt Walker )
Flash is the craziest stilter around. Watch him balance objects on his head, dance, spin and even skip rope on stilts. This talented character is much more than just a tall individual. Incorporating dancing and circus skills, brilliant day flags and enormous bubbles into his vast repertoire.
In Hanson Street
The Blue Loon (Balloonist)
Creativity meets no boundaries when the Blue Loon is around! This quirky entertainer deftly twists balloons into animals, hats, flowers and more.
www.cirquemystique.com/ flash _ twinkle _ toes
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‘That's the way we do it round here' says Korey Livy, candidly speaking about his life, love and home and it's also the title to his new album. This father of six from Albury NSW lives and breathes family and country music.
‘Korey Livy is a man with boundless passion and pride, bucket
loads of real life experience – he is a natural storyteller in performance and song, and has plenty of industry experience to boot'.
Australian CM audiences were first introduced to Korey when he toured with “The Brian Young Show', ‘Tim McGraw Tribute Show' and more recently to a wider audience when he appeared as a contestant on Australian Idol in 2006.
A Toyota Star Maker finalists and CMAA graduate, Korey earn his stripes performing with Australian country greats, Troy Cassar Daley, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, Melinda Schneider, Sara Storer and Lee Kernaghan. He cruised around the Caribbean as part of the Grand Ole Opry tour, getting up close and personal with American country greats Brad Paisley, Trace Atkins and Bill Anderson.
In 2000 Korey released his debut album ‘Home to You' with songs penned mostly by him and produced by Nash Chambers. ‘Home To You' the single worked its way to number 6 position on the CMR charts and Korey toured Australia playing towns and festivals.
In between time Korey has given his time and commitment to various charity organisations, helping to raise awareness and much needed funds for Bush Fire Appeals, Cancer Awareness, the Australian Catholic Church and Albury Council.
Fast forward to 2007 and Korey began collaboration with Roger Corbett at The Valley Studio to produce his second album. This time collecting material from Australia and the US , as well co-writing with Drew McAlister and Roger Corbett. The result being an album jam packed with energy and emotion. Korey's ability to sing you a story and make you laugh or cry is a real testament to his amazing life experiences and skill as a singer and songwriter.
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A six piece contemporary band that brings to life the music of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
The Chitty Bang Band brings an extensive era of exciting music back to life with a freshness and excitement that will be a treat for any audience.
The band was formed in 2009 out of a love for the music of the 60's to 90's era. It began as a group of teachers wanting to give something back to their local community. Since then the band has established itself as a very popular entertainment and dance band in the Upper Murray.
The line up is; John Chitty (guitar & vocals), Bruce Woodhouse (lead guitar & vocals), Dominic Corse (drums), Ray Knight (bass), Andrea Budworth (guitar & vocals) and Rebecca Cullinan (vocals).
The Chitty Bang Band draws it's inspiration from the great artists and bands of the past. Their music includes a wide repertoire from many eras ... rock, ballads, country, Australiana and contemporary music are all represented.
An entertaining package that brings to life fantastic music ... great music to inspire dancing.... fantastic to listen to and reminisce ... an excitement to delight!
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