Hootin’ Hollerin’ Happiness

A much-needed dose of laughter, happiness and connection is due to be served up across the Moree Plains Shire.

Council is proud to present a number of iconic Australian bush dances occurring in Moree, Pallamallawa, Gurley, Mungindi and Garah during the month of September.  The magical events will provide a rare opportunity for communities to kick up their heels in what will be an unforgettable event, and it's all free!

These community bush dances are part of the Ricochet Community Recovery series of events which are designed to enable social recovery and connectedness. The bush dances are a perfect fit to assist and support people to develop connected, sustainable, resilient and inclusive communities.

“The traditional Australian bush dance is a dying art. There are very few bush dance bands left in rural Australia who are dedicated to keeping the art alive.

Special guests, Swamp Dawkins, are renowned as one of the best Australian bush dance bands in the country. Swamp Dawkins hail from Sydney and are well versed in interpreting rollicking bush songs with Australian pride. The dances, ranging from colonial to contemporary, are expertly taught and called to ensure everyone of any skill level can join in,” explains Sandy McNaughton. 

The exciting combination of fiddle, rhythm and lead guitar provides foot-stomping music that is set to deliver an unforgettable night that is guaranteed to have everyone on the dance floor all night long.

Whereas once the bush dance was once firmly entrenched in the social fabric of life in rural Australia, it is slowly disappearing from our communities. As an all-ages event, this memorable night provides the next generation with the opportunity to experience this uplifting, joyous sense of fun. It also gives them the opportunity to understand why bush dances have played such a critical role in social cohesiveness and connection.

Bookings for this fabulous event are essential as a light supper/BBQ will be provided.  Further details are available on Council’s website www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Sandy McNaughton, Community Recovery Officer 0429 596 312.

So, get your hats, heels, boots and hollerin’ organised, be prepared for a whole lot of fun and to be transported to a place of pure joy! Yeeeeehaaaaaa!

Moree - Moree Services Club - Wednesday 25 at 6:30pm Pallamallawa – Pallamallawa Hall, Thursday 26 September at 6.30pm Gurley – Gurley Hall – Friday 27 September at 6.30pm Mungindi – Long lunch, Narrabri Street 28 September at 5.30pm Garah – Garah Hall, Sunday 29 September at 5pm