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Hardy Wines Of Australia
Official Wine Of The Australian Festival

Festival Area: Australian Expo,
Trade Show, Jackaroos, & the Australian Pavilion.
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours

Company Info: Thomas Hardy was just 20 when he sailed from the English port of Devon for the colony of South Australia in 1850 and only three years older when he established his Bankside winery on the River Torrens in Adelaide.

By the time of his death in 1912, he would be hailed as the father of the South Australian wine industry, having first realized the potential of the now world-renowned region of McLaren Vale and, through his Tintara winery, built his business into one of the nation's largest winemakers.

Over 150 years, five generations have withstood two world wars, a Great Depression, the vagaries of a harsh climate and even personal tragedy, to create the great Australian business that eventually became part of the world's largest wine company.

In 2003 leading international beverage company Constellation Brands acquired Hardys and merged it with its own highly successful wine, beer and spirits business - a move that created the world's largest international wine business.

For More Info: www.hardywines.com.au

Southern Cross Travel & Tours Official Travel Agent Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Australian Expo Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Southern Cross Travel and Tours is a full service travel agency specializing in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific. Barbara is a "Certified Aussie Specialist" as well as, "Certified Kiwi Specialist" and can help you plan your trip to your specifications based her own experience traveling downunder.
For More Info: www.southerncrosstravelonline.com

Down Under Answers Official Travel Company Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Australian Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Down Under Answers is simply the best place to shop for travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the rest of the South Pacific. Explore our many wonderful travel offerings, from active participatory vacations to more traditional itineraries. Down Under Answers does a large volume of business in the South Pacific, and we offer extraordinary discounts to our clients. Explore our website for some great travel ideas or call us at 1-800-788.6685.
For More Info: www.duatravel.com

Qantas Airlines Official Airlines Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Australian Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), we have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Qantas Flight Catering.
For More Info: www.qantas.com.au

Fox 17
Official Television Sponsor

Festival Area: TN Mornings Show and Festival PSA ads.
Dates & Times: August-Sept.

Company Info:

City of License: Nashville, TN
TV Channel: 17 (positive offset by 10kHz)
Affiliation: FOX
Studio Location: 631 Mainstream Drive, Nashville TN 37228
Frequency: 488 MHz - 494 MHz
Transmitter Location: 5700 Knob Road, Nashville, TN

Local Market Information:
Market Rank: 30 Total Households (DMA): 879,030 Total Persons 18-34: 496,000 Total Persons 18-49: 1,027,000 Total Persons 18 +: 2,167,000 Other Markets Within TN: Memphis (40), Knoxville (63), Chattanooga (86), Tri-Cities (93), Jackson (184)

For More Info: http://www.fox17.com

Oldies 97.1
Official Radio Sponsor

Festival Area: Lucky Roo Raffle
Dates & Times: August-Sept.

Company Info: Cumulus Media is a leading owner and operator of high quality FM and AM radio stations serving mid-size and smaller cities throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. We strive to create the next generation radio broadcasting enterprise, based on great people and technological excellence, that will provide high quality, local programming choices for our listeners; targeted audiences with disposable income and buying preferences for our advertisers; challenging career environments for our employees; and wealth generation opportunities for our shareholders.

For More Info: www.oldies97.com

BeareWare
Official Technology Supplier

Festival Area: Admin Office & All Technology Areas
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Peter Beare founded BeareWare in May 2000 in Nashville , Tennessee, with a commitment to providing permanent Internet based technology solutions to the small business community.

Since BeareWare's inception in 2000, the company has grown to obtain clients through its expertise in the areas of web design & development, web management and hosting, and add-on web based services that provide clients with a full array of web options.

For More Info: www.beareware.com

Party Place Official Event Supplier to the Australian Festival	Festival Area: Full Setup Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Party Place is the largest party rental, tent, and special event company in Tennessee. From our corporate office in Nashville, we deliver for events in 5 states. Party Place has the largest inventory and fleet of delivery vehicles and therefore meets all of your rental needs for your special event. Party Place has been the Australian Festival Official Event Supplier since 1992.
For More Info: www.partyplace.net

Select Inn At Vanderbilt
Official Festival Hotel

Festival Area: Hotel & Bar
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours

Company Info: The Holiday Inn Select at Vanderbilt is the recommended hotel for the Australian Festival. Located across the street from the Australian Festival and in the heart of the West End district - the Holiday Inn Select at Vanderbilt is the absolute choice for festival patrons.

For More Info: To book directly online Click Here....

West End Outback Steakhouse Official Restaurant Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Hosting ANZACC Speakers Dinner Dates & Times: Sept. 8, 2005 West End Outback
Company Info: Outback Steakhouse, Inc. headquartered in Tampa, Florida was founded in 1988 by those who believe in hospitality, sharing, quality, being courageous and having fun! OSI is a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse units throughout the U.S. as well as Carrabba's Italian Grill, Lee Roy Selmon's, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Bonefish Grill and Paul Lee’s Chinese Kitchen. The Company also operates through joint venture agreements and existing franchise agreements additional Outback restaurants (including International locations), Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. OSI also has a joint venture development relationship with Roy Yamaguchi, the chef and creator of Roy's Restaurants located in Hawaii, the U.S., and Japan.
For More Info: www.outbacksteakhouse.com

Bundaberg Ginger Beer Official Soft Drink Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: G'Day Cafe, Jackaroos & Australian Pavilion. Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: Little has changes at our Bundaberg brewery since we made the first back over 100 years ago. Now call us old- fashioned, but we rather like that way. Sure we've seen some new faces and equipment, and our range of beverages is now enjoyed around the world, but one thing has stayed the same - our commitment and dedication (some call it stubbornness) to traditionally brewing the finest drinks in the land to genuine old recipes. There is an irony to all this; by remaining true to our roots while others have moved with the times, we've created a unique range of beverages by changing very little at all.
For More Info: www.aussiecatalogue.com

Foster Lager Official Beer Of The Australian Festival	Festival Area: Jackaroos & Australian Pavilion. Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: Bringing together a wealth of history, Foster’s Group is the union of some of the world’s best-loved premium beverage companies. Foster’s roots are firmly entrenched in the late 19th century. In 1876, Jacob Beringer established Beringer Vineyards in the Napa Valley and in 1888, the first Foster’s Lager was brewed and the original Mildara Winery was established. In 1907, to help cut costs in the wake of a long economic recession in Australia, the Foster’s Brewing Company and Carlton Brewery amalgamated with four other breweries to form Carlton and United Breweries (CUB). Throughout the twentieth century, the various entities that would eventually form Foster’s Group expanded through acquisition and brand development to become leading beverage companies in their markets. Carlton and United Breweries became a brewing icon in Australia through the production of much loved brands such as Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught and Crown Lager and established Foster’s Lager as one of the world’s top selling beers.
For More Info: www.fosters.com.au

Australian Business Forum

ANZACC National Body Australian New Zealand American Chambers of Commerce	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9, 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: ANZACC is a national not for profit organization whose mission is to promote business, cultural, economic, educational and personal relations between Australia, New Zealand and America. The ANZACC organization has chapters in 14 states—Washington State, Washington D.C., Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Hawaii, Texas, Minnesota, New York, Florida, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, & California.
For More Info: www.anzaccnational.com

Nashville Area Chamber Nashville Area Chamber Of Commerce	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: To provide leadership that fosters growth and prosperity by ensuring the Nashville/Music City region is the best place to operate and grow a business, as well as the most desirable place to live, work, play and visit.
For More Info: www.nashvillechamber.com

BHP Billiton	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: BHP Billiton Petroleum is the oil and gas exploration and production business of BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP; LSE: BLT.L; NYSE: BHP). Formed in 2001 with the merger of BHP and Billiton, the combined company is the world's leading diversified natural resources group that creates value through the discovery, development, and conversion of natural resources and the provision of innovative customer and market-focused solutions. It is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with regional corporate centers in Houston, London and Johannesburg.
For More Info: http://www.bhpbilliton.com

Santos	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: Santos USA Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santos Ltd, one of the largest independent E&P companies in the Asia Pacific region. Santos Ltd is operator and majority working interest holder of the Cooper/Eromanga Basin oil and gas fields located in Central Australia. Santos USA Corp. holds oil and gas exploration/production interests in South Texas, the Arkoma Basin and the Gulf of Mexico shelf.
For More Info: www.santos.com

Invest Australia	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: Santos USA Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Santos Ltd, one of the largest independent E&P companies in the Asia Pacific region. Santos Ltd is operator and majority working interest holder of the Cooper/Eromanga Basin oil and gas fields located in Central Australia. Santos USA Corp. holds oil and gas exploration/production interests in South Texas, the Arkoma Basin and the Gulf of Mexico shelf.
For More Info: www.investaustralia.com

Australian Trade Commission	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: On January 1st 2005 the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into effect. The AUSFTA is a landmark agreement that creates significant import opportunities for Australian products to the USA (and US products to Australia) through reduction of tariffs, increase of specific quotas and easing of market restrictions. Austrade in the US invites interested distributors, agents, or representatives of Australian products/services to contact the nearest Austrade office to discuss the potential for new partnerships and business opportunities with Australian exporters.
For More Info: www.austrade.com

Nashville Health Council	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: The Nashville Health Care Council is an association of health care industry leaders working together to further establish Nashville's position as the nation's health care industry capital. The Council promotes the continued growth of Nashville's health care industry by fostering a supportive operating environment for existing, start-up and relocating health care businesses. Through educational programs, the Council provides executives with timely information on key operational and policy challenges facing health care companies, as well as networking and mentoring activities.
For More Info: www.healthcarecouncil.com

United States Footy (USAFL)	Festival Area: Business Forum Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: The Nashville Health Care Council is an association of health care industry leaders working together to further establish Nashville's position as the nation's health care industry capital. The Council promotes the continued growth of Nashville's health care industry by fostering a supportive operating environment for existing, start-up and relocating health care businesses. Through educational programs, the Council provides executives with timely information on key operational and policy challenges facing health care companies, as well as networking and mentoring activities.
For More Info: www.usfooty.com

Australian Expo

Australian Embassy

"Representing Australia
- Cultural, Education &
Visa Questions"

Festival Area: Australian Expo

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Organization Info: The Australian Embassy is the official headquarters of the Australian Government in the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C.

Australians are a unique mix of people. Indigenous Australians have inhabited Australia for an estimated 60 000 years. The remainder of Australia’s population are settlers, or descendants of settlers, who have arrived during the past two centuries.

There are few countries in the world in which migrants have achieved the economic, political, social and cultural participation that they have in Australia.

Cultural and linguistic diversity was a feature of Australian life before European settlement. It remains a feature of modern Australian society, and continues to give Australia distinct social, cultural and business advantages.

For More Info: www.austemb.org

Australian Trade Commission

"Representing Australian Business & Products in the US"

Festival Area: Australian Expo & Trade Show

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Organization Info: On January 1st 2005 the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into effect. The AUSFTA is a landmark agreement that creates significant import opportunities for Australian products to the USA (and US products to Australia) through reduction of tariffs, increase of specific quotas and easing of market restrictions.

Austrade in the US invites interested distributors, agents, or representatives of Australian products/services to contact the nearest Austrade office to discuss the potential for new partnerships and business opportunities with Australian exporters.

For More Info: www.austrade.com

Australian Catalog Company

"Bringing you the very best of Australia..."

Festival Area: Australian Expo & Trade Show

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Organization Info: The Australian Catalogue Company is located approximately one hour south of Atlanta in Jackson, Georgia. The company offers the most extensive range of Australian products in the United States (large inventory range).

The Australian Catalogue Company is owned and operated by Cheri & Kim McGurgan. They have been attending the Australian Festival since 2000.

For More Info: http://www.aussiecatalog.com

Australasian Taxation Services, Pty Ltd

"Australian tax advice for ex-pats and US citizens."

Festival Area: Australian Expo & Trade Show

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

- Migration to Australia
A Tax Perspective - Click Here

- Taxation & Australian Expatriate
- Click Here

- A Guide to Financing Your Australian Property - Click Here

- Property & Tax - Click Here

Company Info: Australasian Taxation Services Pty Ltd (ATS) has been advising expatriates, migrants to Australia, and overseas-based property investors, on Australian taxation issues since 1995, by helping them set manageable strategies to achieve the best results.

ATS was the first, and still remains the only, taxation consultancy that specializes in investors needs and has developed unique systems that allows us to provide the best and most accurate advise and service.

ATS has international offices so are close at hand wherever you are based.

- Steve Douglas, MD of ‘ATS’ and Chairman of Australasian Taxation Services, Pty ’ – Click Here

For More Info: www.smats.net
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AustralUS Physiotherapy

"World Class Physiotherapy"

Festival Area: Australian Expo

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Company Info: A new experience in physiotherapy in Nashville by Australian Adam Carter and his professional staff.

Adam's years of experience has included focusing on combining the most successful elements of clinical approaches from around the world, particularly the United States and Australia. The result is that you can expect a world class standard of treatment and professionalism, with clinical results that will assist you in achieving your physical goals as efficiently and effectively as possible.

For More Info: (615) -329-3779 or e-mail Adam Carter

Barrier Reef Pools

"When you want the best!"

Festival Area: Australian Expo

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Company Info: Barrier Reef Pools was established over 20 years ago in sunny, tropical Cairns and today we have established ourselves as the largest manufacturer of fiberglass pools in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to its growth, it was apparent that the Company needed to relocate to a climate and an area that was better suited to all the requirements of fiberglass swimming pool manufacturing. Today, Barrier Reef Pools is situated in the perfect location and climate of the Beaudesert Township, 45 minutes west of the beautiful Gold Coast.

From our humble beginnings in Cairns two decades ago, Barrier Reef Pools has now established itself as one of the premier manufacturers of fiberglass swimming pools in Australia. The Company remains family owned and operated, with over 100 years combined pool construction experience.

For More Info: http://www.barrierreefpoolsusa.com

Chocolate Graphics Company "Be in business for yourself, not by yourself!"	Festival Area: Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 2005
Company Info: Chocolate Graphics is a company on the move. Growing from a small cottage based industry in 1996 to a global commercial venture in 2004. Chocolate Graphics currently market their unique patent protected products and manufacturing process worldwide using the Licensing/Franchising channel of distribution. Chocolate Graphics International had the honor of recently receiving the inaugural Burleigh Heads Business Export Achiever Award. The award comes after a very successful year for Chocolate Graphics International with license sales rapidly increasing. Managing Director John Taylor (pictured left) is very proud of the company's achievements and is excited to see what the coming year will bring.
For More Info: www.chocolategraphics.com

Down Under Answers "Travel Experts - Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji"	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Down Under Answers is simply the best place to shop for travel to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the rest of the South Pacific. Explore our many wonderful travel offerings, from active participatory vacations to more traditional itineraries. Down Under Answers does a large volume of business in the South Pacific, and we offer extraordinary discounts to our clients. Explore our website for some great travel ideas or call us at 1-800-788.6685.
For More Info: www.duatravel.com

Everything Australian

"The Name Says It ALL!"

Festival Area: Australian Expo,
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Everything Australian is owned and operated by the Hawking family, from Canberra, Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Hawking moved the family to the states in 1986 so that the family would all be together and they could see their grandchildren here in the states. We are raising our own families in North Little Rock, Arkansas and we are here to stay.

We started Everything Australian in January of 1999 because we missed the unique items that are true Australian and could not be found here. We have seen steady growth as people discover we are here and realize that they too can get what they miss most from home. The Americans are loving our products too as they love the Aussie ways.

Being true Aussies, we know what products you are looking for. We have made available some of the best food and snack items, clothing and treasures from down under, just for you. We have over 1700 items on our site for your shopping convenience. Our retail shop is located in North Little Rock which is where we ship all of our products from.

For More Info: www.everythingaustralian.com

Golf Wine Travel "Indulge Your Passions"	Festival Area: Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 2005
Company Info: Golf Wine Australia specializes in providing custom travel itineraries designed to introduce you to the marvels of Australia while indulging passions for golf and wine. Our unique relationships with golf courses, wineries and other venues, will provide you with a travel experience you have never experienced before. Since Australia is an amazing destination that can offer golf, wine and sightseeing at once, it triples your enjoyment. Friendly people, awesome beauty, delicious food, fantastic golf and magnificent wine await. We will customize your travel, suggest and recommend to achieve the best experience for you or your group. Listed under "Experience Australia", are some of the many options to optimize your experience.
For More Info: www.golfwinetravel.com

Hardy Wines Of Australia

"Australia's Largest Wine
Producer"

Festival Area: Australian Expo,
Trade Show, Jackaroos, & the Australian Pavilion.
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours

For More Info: www.hardywines.com.au

Jackaroo Imports "The place that will let you take a bit of Australian home with you"	Festival Area: Australian Expo Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: Jackaroo Imports is a new and exciting company that sells Aboriginal Art & Artifacts. Their range includes Aborginal Music, Coasters, Outerwear, Returning Boomerangs, Hunting Boomerangs, Bone Bracelets, Bone Necklaces, Didge Gear, Didgeridoos, Purses & Handbags. They also have a nice resource center website that features boomerangs, ancient stories, Aussie earth science, and artists area. Based in Springfield Missouri & Brisbane, Australia.
For More Info: www.jackarooimports.com

Qantas Airlines "The Spirit Of Australia"	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Australian Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), we have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Qantas Flight Catering.
For More Info: www.qantas.com.au

Rail Australia "See Australia By Rail"	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Australian Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Australia is a big country and we know of no better way for tourists to see more and enjoy the experience of Australia than by traveling on some of the great rail journeys in the world. Australia has an extensive rail network that provides this opportunity to travel the country and see the real Australia in comfort and safety. Rail Australia provides support to the International market for the major tourist orientated passenger rail operators in Australia.
For More Info: www.railaustralia.com.au

Red Earth Gallery "Featuring Lewis Burns"	Festival Area: Woolshed Workshops & Australian Expo Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Lewis was born at Dubbo Base Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, lived on Talbragar Aboriginal Reserve via Dubbo for first his 5 years, and grew up in several towns up and down the East Coast of Australia. He is a practicing Indigenous Artist Craftsman, Didjeridoo Player / Performer, Teacher & Mural Painter. With performances in northern Italy, Minokamo, Japan, and the Joshua Tree Didgeridoo festival in Southern California, Lewis Lewis has taken his art and culture to a world-wide audience. He has additionally served as consultant for the hit stage production "Daisy In The Dreamtime" in Hollywood, CA, and has led numerous Didjeridoo workshops at schools and other organizations across the United States.
For More Info: www.lewisburns.com

Specialist Mortgage

"Australian Property & Finance Experts".

Festival Area: Australian Expo & Trade Show

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Company Info: Specialist Mortgage

Established in 1991, Specialist Mortgage has focused on providing specialized and personal advise to people seeking mortgage finance to acquire property in Australia, both for personal use and investment purposes.

As a Licensed Finance Broker under Western Australian law, Specialist Mortgage is required to act independently for our clients and have at our disposal lending products from over 30 Finance Institutions.

Our expertise at assessing the best options, and aggressive negotiation with the banks, ensures that our clients benefit from our involvement with their finance decision.

For More Info: www.smats.net
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Southern Cross Travel & Tours "Planning Your Vacations to the World's Most Remarkable Destinations"	Festival Area: Australian Expo Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Southern Cross Travel and Tours is a full service travel agency specializing in travel to Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific. Barbara is a "Certified Aussie Specialist" as well as, "Certified Kiwi Specialist" and can help you plan your trip to your specifications based her own experience traveling downunder.
For More Info: www.southerncrosstravelonline.com

UNIBIC (ANZACC Cookies)

"Quality In Everything We Do"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours

Company Info: Unibic has been a manufacturer of fine specialty biscuits, cakes and pastries for over half a century and was established in Australia in the 1950s.

Today, Unibic is Australia's fastest-growing, specialty biscuit company delivering innovative quality products to national and international markets.

Growing from a customer base within the Italian community in Melbourne where it is still based, Unibic is Australian-owned and managed, and employs in excess of 100 people at its corporate headquarters and its two modern automated factories.

For More Info: www.unibic.com

Voyages "Revive Your Wonder"	Festival Area: Australian Expo, & Australian Trade Show Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Voyages is a unique Australian travel company offering premium holiday experiences in some of Australia's most remote and breathtaking locations. Choose from an array of award-winning resort accommodation and tours from the red heart of Central Australia, the soothing green depths of the Daintree Rainforest, the vibrant colours of the Great Barrier Reef, to the vast canyons and rugged alpine mountains of Tasmania.
For More Info: www.voyages.com

Walkabout Gallery

"Australian Aboriginal Art"

Festival Area: Australian Expo

Dates & Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Sept 9, 10, 11 - 2005

Company Info: More than 40,000 years ago, the first human settlers arrived in Australia.

Nomadic hunter gatherers, these forefathers of today’s indigenous aboriginal people began the development of a rich and spiritual culture known as the Dreaming. The Dreaming, or ritual knowledge, was acquired by ‘singing’, corroborees, rock and bark painting and story telling.

In 1788 the British First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay. Finding no fresh water they moved on to Port Jackson, settled Sydney and established the New South Wales Penal Colony. In this strange and unforgiving land the convicts and their equally unforgiving guards met the local aborigines. With limited success they tried to come to terms with the very different aboriginal culture they found. Their descendants continue today.

Much of Australia endures a very harsh climate with uncertain rainfall. When water holes dried up, game became scarce, or because of some influence of the Dreaming, the original settlers reverted to their nomadic ways and simply moved on following their song. The new settlers called this ‘going walkabout’.

The Walkabout Gallery, located in the San Francisco Bay Area will also be a nomad. Walkabout will host short term gallery openings of contemporary Australian aboriginal art in cities throughout North America. By doing this we will bring this exciting new art to the whole continent. Being nomads, we have low fixed overhead costs allowing us to pass savings along to art lovers and collectors.

For More Info: www.walkaboutgalleryus.com

G'Day Café

Australian Bakery Café	Festival Area: G'Day Café & Trade Show Dates and Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: The Australian Bakery Café was opened in Atlanta in 1999 by two Aussie expats - Mark Allen and Neville Steele. One of the premier Australian Food Cafés in the United States, homesick Aussies often arrange their travel so that they pass through Marietta, GA. The Bakery also ships Australian Pies and other products nationwide.
For More Info: www.australianbakery.com

Down Under Bakery Pies	Festival Area: G'Day Café & Trade Show Dates and Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: During a trip home to Auckland, New Zealand in 2002, Gareth Hughes decided he wanted to bring something from New Zealand to his adopted hometown of Manhattan. Thus, Down Under Bakeries (DUB) Pies was born. The pies have been a big hit at New York bars and the Australian and New Zealand consulates, among other places. Gareth now employs two full-time staffers and has plans to expand to large cities throughout the country. Flavors include steak and mushroom (portobellos), steak and cheese (sharp Vermont cheddar), steak curry, curry vegetarian, mince (ground beef), Thai chicken, smoked fish and sweet potatoes, and bacon, egg and cheese.
For More Info: www.dubpies.com

DH&H Sno-Kones	Festival Area: G'Day Café Dates and Times: Sept. 9, 10, 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: DH & H, Inc., is a popular choice for the kids (young ones AND old ones) who visit the Festival every year. Offering Sno-Kones and Sno-Bowls in eight different flavors - Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Grape, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Orange and Pina Colada - everyone's sure to find a cooling refreshment that suits their tastes. DH & H has served customers at a wide variety of Nashville locations and events, including Belle Meade Plantation, SEC Football at Vanderbilt University, Fiddlers' Jamboree in Smithville, and Nashville Metro Parks & Recreation City Wide Events, among many others.
For More Info: James Daniels - 615- 824-3541

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream	Festival Area: Dates and Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during festival hours
Company Info: Grant's Family Ice Cream, LLC, opened their first scoop shop in January, 2002 in the Vanderbilt area in Nashville, with their second shop opening in the historic district in Franklin, TN in November, 2003. Each shop offers a full line of ice cream products, cakes to order, and catering services. Come visit Ben & Jerry's "Cow Mobile" for delicious ice cream and frozen treats... featuring ice cream cups and cones, as well as root beer floats, and other frozen goodies. Every day's a great day at Ben & Jerry's! G'day, Y'all!
For More Info: Please visit www.benjerry.com

Kids Down Under

Kentucky Down Under	Festival Area: Kids Down Under Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Kentucky Down Under is an Australian themed animal park located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, a short drive from Nashville. Visitors are invited to participate in various activities including hands on contact with Australian animals. Where else can you hand-feed colorful lories in a walk-in flight cage, try your hand at setting up sheep in the shearing position, stroll through the homeland of kangaroos, emus, and other Australian natives, or practice throwing boomerangs? Kentucky Caverns is also located at the park and features some of the most intricate onyx formations to be found in Kentucky's cave country. The leisurely cave tour features stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations created by water and time to effect an incredibly beautiful underworld scene. Kentucky Caverns is open for tours year round. The park's "hands-on" philosophy helps to instill an awareness that hopefully will lead to appreciation and conservation.
For More Info: Please visit www.kdu.com

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Visit the Children's Hospital Health Fair!

Festival Area: Kids Down Under
Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours

Organization Info: The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a place to hope and a place to heal for patients and their families. Ranked as one of the 10 best children's hospitals and in the top 10 for pediatric cancer care in the nation by Child magazine, Vanderbilt Children's cares for many of the sickest pediatric patients in the region and beyond.

Vanderbilt Children's is the most comprehensive Children's Hospital in the state, providing services from cancer treatments, organ and bone marrow transplants to broken legs and everything in between.

We treat all children—Vanderbilt Children's has the only Pediatric Emergency Department in Middle Tennessee and more than 100,000 patients are seen in the outpatient clinics each year.

For More Info: Please visit www.vanderbiltchildrens.org

Cliffhangers Climb Uluru at the Australian Festival!	Festival Area: Kids Down Under Dates & Times: Sept. 9, 10 & 11, 2005 during Festival Hours
Company Info: Put on your climbing shoes - this is your chance to scale the heights of the mammoth rock the Aboriginal people call "Uluru"! It's one of the most exciting and adventurous activities for kids at the Australian Festival, as well as teaching them something about a land half the world away. Watch out for dingos & carpet snakes, kids - you're in the outback now!

G'Day Mates

Australian Embassy	Festival Area: G'Day Mates Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Organization Info: The Australian Embassy is the official headquarters of the Australian Government in the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. The Australian Embassy involvement and support in the G'Day Mates Program provides resources including sponsorship support, education material, and people resources. G'Day Mates program is focused on educating American children about the great land down under. Australia has a well-developed education system with very high rates of participation and secondary completion. The most recent Australian census in 2001 revealed that the retention rate of secondary school students to year 12 was 73.4 per cent, while that from years 10 to 12 was 75.4 per cent. Australian governments at all levels continually review and reform education and training to address the issues that arise from social and economic change. In many cases, Australian models attract international attention and Australia is involved in cooperating with the development of educational programs in a number of overseas countries.
For More Info: www.austemb.org

Kentucky Down Under	Festival Area: G'Day Mates Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Company Info: Kentucky Down Under is an Australian themed animal park located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, a short drive from Nashville. Visitors are invited to participate in various activities including hands on contact with Australian animals. Where else can you hand-feed colorful lories in a walk-in flight cage, try your hand at setting up sheep in the shearing position, stroll through the homeland of kangaroos, emus, and other Australian natives, or practice throwing boomerangs? Kentucky Caverns is also located at the park and features some of the most intricate onyx formations to be found in Kentucky's cave country. The leisurely cave tour features stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations created by water and time to effect an incredibly beautiful underworld scene. Kentucky Caverns is open for tours year round. The park's "hands-on" philosophy helps to instill an awareness that hopefully will lead to appreciation and conservation.
For More Info: Please visit www.kdu.com

USFooty Kids

Festival Area: G'Day Mates
Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Organization Info: G'day Kids! I'm Billy Lid, the USFootyKid, and I'm here to tell you how you can play the coolest game in the world.

We've got programs for kids as young as five through to youth at High School. We'll even show the really big kids (that's mom and dad) how they can learn how to play right along with you!

We've even got information for teachers so they can get you playing footy at school! Just click on a link on the left hand menu and have lots of fun playing footy!

For More Info: www.usfootykids.com

Pru Clearwater

Festival Area: G'Day Mates
Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Biography: "... stunning looks, impressive songwriting talent, powerful onstage presentation and a personality that simply radiates sunshine, this young woman has the potential to take the music industry by storm," wrote Susan Jarvis of Pru Clearwater in Sydney's Saturday Herald. Martin Brady of The Nashville Scene called Pru's voice "distinctive, almost otherworldly" and the Myrtle Beach Sun Times wrote that Pru "has the sound and look to be a major star."

With 2 outstanding CD releases, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim in her native Australia, Pru has emerged as one of Australia's most outstanding female performers. These are gritty infectious songs with conscience and attitude - an original blend of Sheryl Crow cool, sun-drenched rock and Beatles artistry.

As part of giving back to the Nashville community (as well as promoting her homeland) Pru donates time, energy, and expertise to provide Australian music and arts education to children in the G'Day Mates Schools Program.

For More Info: www.gdaymates.org

Nashville Netball
Contact:
netball@nashvillekangaroos.org

Festival Area: G'Day Mates
Dates & Times: Sept 9 2005 - 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Club Bio: It's official!! The Nashville Netball Club is a member of the United States Netball Association and now an official participatory club within in the Nashville Kangaroos. This includes promoting netball at the G'Day Mates Schools Program.

Netball is a team sport adapted from the game of basketball. The official rules for netball, which used to be known as "women's basketball" were formulated in England in 1901. The game was first played by women, outdoors on grass and was essentially the game we now recognize as netball.

Netball is a fast, skillful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching. Teams may include up to 12 players but only 7 may take the court at any time. Netball is the number one women's sport in Australia (and all commonwealth countries).

For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org

Music Down Under

Connie Kis Andersen	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: At the young age of eight, Connie Kis Andersen began learning the banjo-mandolin, and by the time she was eleven years old was performing at local Town Hall concerts and on guest spots in the Slim Dusty Traveling Show when it came to her then hometown of Bourke N.S.W. A professional singer, songwriter and musician since 1983, Connie Kis Andersen was honoured to be the support act for Don McLean at the Burswood Theatre on his recent 2004 tour to Perth, Western Australia. She recently released her debut EP, Keeping it Simple, a transatlantic blend of country music influences recorded in Nashville and Western Australia. Connie Kis sings and plays acoustic rhythm guitar and percussion, wowing her audiences with unforgettable performances.
Audio: [mp3 Sampler]
For More Info: www.conniekisandersen.com.au

Neil Anthony Band	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Neil Anthony is a singer songwriter from the bay side suburbs of Melbourne Australia. He started his musical career in the 1980s, performing in hard rock bands throughout Australia, but by the end of the 80s had expanded into the jazz and country genres. His music is a blend of pop rock, with country and blues overtones. Neil’s experience in performing and his eclectic musical background make him a dynamic performer, whether it be with the support of his band or in a solo acoustic performance.
Audio: Eighth Wonder of the World; Just One Night
For More Info: www.neilanthony.com

August Falls	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Pop-rock band August Falls consists of some of Australia's finest young musicians: Cole Thomas ( Vocals, Guitar), Jess Porter (Guitar, Vocals), Ray Goldring (Keys), Mark Chewey (Drums) and Felicity Freeman (Bass, Vocals). Many of them were raised and cut their musical teeth in Adelaide, South Australia. The band has played at LA's Whisky a Go-go, Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta), Esplanade Hotel (Melbourne), and the Gov (Adelaide). 2005 will mark their first performance at Nashville's Australian Festival.
For More Info: www.augustfalls.com

Catherine Britt	Festival Area: Gum Trees Gala - Australian Pavilion Dates & Times: Fri., Sept. 9, 2005 - 7:30 pm
Biography: Born and raised in Newcastle on Australia's eastern coast, Catherine fell under the spell of country music while still a young child. Meeting noted Aussie musician Bill Chambers when she was 11, she asked him to sing Jimmie Rodgers' "T.B. Blues." Amazed that someone her age would have even heard of Rodgers, Chambers invited Catherine onstage to sing, and her career was born. A single released when she was 14, "Don't Bother Me" (co-written with Chambers' daughter, Kasey) made it to the country charts. Among Catherine's fans is Elton John, who helped her obtain offers from several American record companies. Her first full-length record on RCA, Too Far Gone, was released early in 2005, when Britt was only 19 years old. Don't miss this phenomenal voice and talent.
For More Info: www.catherinebritt.com

Lewis Burns	Festival Area: Music Down Under & Australian Music Festival Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Lewis was born at Dubbo Base Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, lived on Talbragar Aboriginal Reserve via Dubbo for first his 5 years, and grew up in several towns up and down the East Coast of Australia. He is a practicing Indigenous Artist Craftsman, Didjeridoo Player / Performer, Teacher & Mural Painter. With performances in northern Italy, Minokamo, Japan, and the Joshua Tree Didgeridoo festival in Southern California, Lewis Lewis has taken his art and culture to a world-wide audience. He has additionally served as consultant for the hit stage production "Daisy In The Dreamtime" in Hollywood, CA, and has led numerous Didjeridoo workshops at schools and other organizations across the United States.
For More Info: www.lewisburns.com

Pru Clearwater	Festival Area: The Gathering - Australian Pavilion Date & Time: Sat. Sept. 10, 2005 - 7:00 pm (and playing throughout festival)
Biography: "... stunning looks, impressive songwriting talent, powerful onstage presentation and a personality that simply radiates sunshine, this young woman has the potential to take the music industry by storm," wrote Susan Jarvis of Pru Clearwater in Sydney's Saturday Herald. Martin Brady of The Nashville Scene called Pru's voice "distinctive, almost otherworldly" and the Myrtle Beach Sun Times wrote that Pru "has the sound and look to be a major star." With 2 outstanding CD releases, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim in her native Australia, Pru has emerged as one of Australia's most outstanding female performers. These are gritty infectious songs with conscience and attitude - an original blend of Sheryl Crow cool, sun-drenched rock and Beatles artistry. Since moving here in 2002, Pru has become a major presence in Nashville's music community, is currently recording a new solo CD, and has been busy recording and touring with two other exciting projects, jam-pop band The Big Happy and all-girl garage sweeties The Naughty Skoolgirls.
Audio: We Can Change The World; Butterfly; Closer To Love
For More Info: www.pruclearwater.com

Dream Catcha	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Dream Catcha, from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 2002 and made its official debut in January 2003. They write original songs and have been compared to such bands as Matchbox 20 and INXS. Consisting of Jason Flack, Adam Smith, Corey Flack and Jeremy Harris, the group's first tour of the U.S. saw them performing 45 shows in just 55 days. This year's September tour promises to be as much of a whirlwind, with the band playing in Washington state, Colorado, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Catch 'em!
Audio: Hey How You Doin?; Find My Way Home
For More Info: www.dreamcatcha.com

Keith Glass	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Keith Glass started his recording career in the 60's in various bands before taking the lead role in the Australian stage production of the musical, "Hair" also performing on the original cast recording. Keith released his first solo album in 1989 for the Virgin label and has since released a total of 5 solo albums and an equal number with musical partner Mick Hamilton, almost entirely comprised of original material. Approximately 120 of Keith's songs have been recorded by himself or other artists. In 2000 Mick & Keith won the prestigious Australian Heritage Commission's "Song of Place" award for the song "Wilderness Trail." In 2001, they received the "Song of Tolerance" award at the Port Fairy Folk Festival for "The Sword & The Cross." Now dividing his time between Mobile, AL and Australia, Keith continues to write songs and work in the music industry.
Audio: The State of Love; The Sword and the Cross; People Like That; Are We There Yet?
For More Info: Click Here

The Greencards	Festival Area: "G'Day Nashville" - Australian Pavilion Dates & Times: Thurs. Sept. 8, 2005 - 7:30pm
Biography: The Greencards, consisting of two Aussies (bassist Carol Young and mandolinist Kym Warner ) and an Englishman (Eamon McLoughlin, fiddle) have been getting no small amount of attention lately. Having recorded two albums and garnering several Americana and bluegrass awards, they've been keeping even busier this summer by opening shows for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. "This imported bluegrass trio is creating some of the finest Americana around." - Rolling Stone
Audio: Weather and Water; Bordered on a Breakdown; Love's a Word I Never Throw Around; Marty's Kitchen
For More Info: www.thegreencards.com

Harper	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: English by birth but raised in the beautiful coastal city of Perth, Western Australia, Harper is known for his huge soulful vocals, unique harmonica performances and his innovative original compositions. More recently he has included the intensely spiritual didgeridoo (Australian indigenous instrument) into his live performances. Harper began his career at an early age performing in brass bands playing the trumpet and euphonium which eventually led him to the blues harp. He grew up listening to folk, soul and blues music and surfing Western Australia's incredible coast line. Harper was recently awarded "Male Vocalist of the Year", and "Song of the Year" ("I Swear I'm Innocent") by the 2004 Australian Blues Awards. US Magazine's "Guide to the Best of the Blues Harmonicas & Beyond" voted his “Way Down Deep Inside” CD, "Album of the Year" and he also received two harmonica awards, "The Sweet Harmonica Award" and "The Nasty Harmonica Award". He is one busy bluesman (just have a look at his tour schedule), spending the summer touring festivals and blues clubs across the U.S.
Audio: Way Down Deep Inside; I Really Don't Know; Big Brown Land
For More Info: www.harper.biz

Kylie Harris	Festival Area: "G'Day Nashville" (opening) - Australian Pavilion Dates & Times: Thurs. Sept. 8, 2005 - 7:30pm
Biography: Kylie Harris hails from the land down under... just across the ditch from Australia, the place called Middle-earth, New Zealand. She moved to Nashville in 1997 after considerable success in NZ, touring with American acts Charley Pride, Ricky Skaggs and Kenny Rogers, and being awarded "NZ's Country Album of The Year" twice. Since arriving in Nashville, she has continued songwriting, performing and recording. In 2001 a dream of Kylie's came true when she was asked to perform on the Grand Ole Opry! In August Kylie is opening for Charley Pride's tour throughout Canada, followed by another opportunity to play the Grand Ole Opry on Sept 10th, this time her parents will be in the audience! You can catch Kylie hosting a show on the GAC television network, called On The Edge Of Country. This show is an hour long video show which plays alt-country acts, such as Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, Pat Green, BR5-49 and Alison Krauss. All show times are on her website. There, you'll also find information on Kylie's latest CD that she recorded earlier this year.
Audio: Runnin' Outta Track; With Sonny Gone; Troublemaker
For More Info: Please visit www.kylieharris.com

Sam Hawksley	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: This up-and-coming singer/songwriter and guitarist from Sydney, Australia deserves your attention. The list of artists he's worked with reads like a who's who of noted musicians, both in Australia and the U.S. He's opened for Keith Urban, jammed at Tamworth with Phil Emmanuel, and written with Grammy-winner Jesse Harris (Norah Jones' Don't Know Why I Didn't Come) and Nashville songwriter Kim Ritchey. His two albums, On Any Other Day and this year's Anything You Want, have gotten terrific reviews - and his songs have been featured heavily on the popular Aussie television show "Neighbours". It stands to reason that Sam Hawksley's going to be a household name on this side of the equator, as well. Have a listen to the song samples below... and don't miss your chance to see him at the 2005 Australian Festival.
Audio: Butterflies; Come Back Baby; Anything You Want
For More Info: www.samhawksley.com

Kelly Hope	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: With her modern approach to music and her traditional country attitude, Albury-Wodonga based singer/songwriter Kelly Hope has caught the attention of many in the country music industry through her performances at the annual Country Music Festival in Tamworth, and various other festivals around Australia. Kelly began performing onstage and in competitions when she was 14. Now 20, she attributes much of her country music influence to her upbringing, with both parents devoted country fans. November 2003 brought Kelly closer to her ultimate career goals with the recording of her debut EP, Summer Train.
For More Info: www.kellyhope.com

Natalie Howard	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Redcliffe (Qld) born singer-songwriter, Natalie Howard divides her time between the Gold Coast Australia and Nashville. After working in local bars, pubs and clubs in cover bands in and around the Brisbane area, Natalie received a grant through the RADF [Regional Arts Development Fund] in Redcliffe that financed a trip to America to write and record her first demo session. That triggered a snowball effect that got her hooked on songwriting. She now migrates annually to Nashville to continue building her catalogue of original music and developing her craft for singing and songwriting. Her 2003 debut single 'Love You Anyway' earned Natalie a nomination as a Finalist in the Rising Star category of the 2004 Telstra Country Wide Southern Stars Independent Country Music Awards.
Audio: Is It Just Me; I Don't Want to Live Like That
For More Info: www.nataliehoward.net

Paul Killingly	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: A resident of Whitsundays in Queensland, but performing mostly in and around Sydney, Paul's forté is as an actor/minstrel with an amazing array of characters and music styles. Depending on what night you catch him, you might see "The Jolly Swagman", "The Solo '55 Rock 'n' Roll Show", a raucous pirate, a Beatles take-off, the Town Crier... or even ELVIS. His overall song repertoire has a good-time, ‘retro’ feel and features an extensive list of favorites, including current Australiana hits and traditional Irish, Scottish and English songs. Paul is a great entertainer and sure crowd pleaser, someone everyone in the family will enjoy.
Audio: The Rock 'n' Rollers; The Fiddle Fly
For More Info: www.paulkillingly.com

Kitto	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: “Only the immense, poetic beauty of Kitto’s lyrics can match her strong vocals. This is an artist with veracity, talent and a spirit that shines with intensity.” - Beat magazine Kitto grew up listening to Bowie, Roxy Music and Neil Young alongside Oz rock bands like Australian Crawl and the Hoodoo Gurus. As a teenager in Victoria she learned to play guitar and started to explore the outer limits of her vocal chords. Now dividing her time between homeland Australia and her European base in Sweden, Kitto’s attracted airplay recently with tracks like Bus Driver and others from her solo debut Princess of Tragedy which was released independently in 2002, while her latest recording, Precious Junk, has become her strongest album to date.
Audio: Casablanca; Busdriver
For More Info: www.whosjack.com

Megan Laurie	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: Megan Laurie grew up touring Australia and following the country music circuit. "While my friends were playing sports and partying," she says, "I was at home learning lyrics, charting and writing songs, practicing on my guitar and honing my vocal skills." Megan has won three consecutive "Champion of Champions" titles in Australia, and is the only person to ever win all three. She currently attends South Plains College (known for its music industry curriculum) in Levelland, TX, where she continues to win numerous awards. Her first CD will be released in October.
For More Info: www.meganlaurie.com/artists.htm

Janine LeClair	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: An explosive performer, award-winning vocalist, recognized songwriter and accredited actress, this rising star is remarkably entertaining with her charismatic and comedic personality shining through on stage. Originating from Windsor, Canada, but based in Australia in recent years, Janine relocated once again to be closer to the heart of country music, and now resides in Nashville. She has won numerous awards, including Best Female Vocalist at the Western Australia Country Music Awards in 2003; finalist in Toyota Star Maker Quest, Tamworth, Australia; and Most Outstanding Vocalist at Music Fest Canada in Calgary.
Audio: About Love; Do I Look Like Your Mom
For More Info: www.janineleclair.com

Nessa Morgan	Festival Area: The Gathering - Australian Pavilion Dates & Times: Sat. Sept. 10, 2005 - 7:00 pm
Biography: Born into a Maori family in Wellington, New Zealand, and now living in Sydney, Nessa Morgan has a passion for soul and an earth-moving voice. Her debut album, Sex and Poverty, is filled with raw, confrontational songs about real life, sung with as sultry a style as has descended onto the R&B scene in years (in any country). Her fans in the US include soul star Alicia Keys and producer Don Was, and she's bound to win more of them when she performs at the 2005 Australian Festival. “She’s Australia’s answer to every sultry soul singer the US has produced. Her voice, her grooves, her style, her attitude - this woman is going to stun the country, and probably the rest of the world as well...” - The (Sydney) Herald Sun
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The Tullys	Festival Area: Music Down Under Dates & Times: Schedule
Biography: The Tully's - a family band from Canberra, ACT Australia, features the three Tully brothers, Cameron, Jamie and Lawson, and Jamie's wife, songwriter/vocalist Mechelle. The Tully boys are fifth generation Canberrans and love living on the family farm in the ACT. Their Dad, Maurice is still a full-time grazier in Canberra, raising wool and beef; their mother, Maureen, is a self-employed professional counsellor. While they all work off the farm, they are still always ready to give their father a hand with the sheep or cattle as required.
Audio: Anyone Can Tell
For More Info: www.thetullys.com.au

Sports Down Under

Nashville Kangaroos Football
Contact:
football@nashvillekangaroos.org

Festival Area: SDU Field
Game Dates and Times:
[see Schedule]

Club Bio: The Nashville Kangaroos play and promote Australian Football. As a member of the United States Australian Football League, the Kangaroos compete in both the Nashville Australian Football League and the Mid American Australian Football League. The Kangaroos are a two time Mid American Australian Football Champion and Australian Festival Cup Champion. In 2004 the Kangaroos’ focus is the MAAFL Championship with continued development of the game at the college and local level. The Kangaroos started the Nashville Australian Rules Football League (Metro Footy) in the spring of 2004.

The Nashville Kangaroos are currently in their eight season of Australian Rules Football in North America. With six solid and successful seasons behind them, and with the experience of taking it to the best teams in the country, the Nashville Kangaroos are one of the most respected teams in the country.
The team is led by Bo Link - their first ever American Coach - working closely with team Captain Dee Vsetecka.

For a complete game schedule click here.

For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org

Nashville Kangaroos Netball Contact: netball@nashvillekangaroos.org	Festival Area: Center Court Game Dates and Times: [see Schedule]
Club Bio: It's official!! The Nashville Netball Club is a member of the United States Netball Association and now an official participatory club within in the Nashville Kangaroos. Our team trains once a week at the Mount Juliet Community Center and we are also looking to start playing and training at Elmington Park on West End Avenue. We welcome anyone that's willing to 'give it a go'. We're looking forward to a busy year of traveling to play other teams in the U.S. and welcoming teams to Nashville for some competition! We are also very excited about co-hosing the Australian Festival Netball Cup Tournament in September at the Australian Festival. For a complete game schedule click here.
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org

Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club Contact: Damian Molony	Festival Area: SDU Field Game Dates and Times: [see Schedule]
Club Bio: The Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club was formed in 2000 for the enjoyment and enhancement of cricket as a recreational sport, and to provide the public, particularly juniors, with educational opportunities relating to the sport of cricket. The Club's members are international, being drawn from England and many Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Dominica, Guyana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as the USA. The Club toured England in 2003. It welcomes new members.

Vandy Aussie Rules Club
Contact: James Patton

Festival Area: SDU Field
Game Dates and Times:
[see Schedule]

Club Bio: The Vanderbilt Australian Rules Football Club was established in the Fall of 2001 when it was registered as a Sport Club at Vanderbilt University. The club began recruiting players during the Fall semester and within a few weeks already had nearly ten new players on the books.

The trend continued in Spring 2002 with several more players joining the club. During the Spring semester Middle Tennessee State University also registered an Aussie Rules club allowing both teams to participate in a series of games. The Fall season of 2002 took on a slightly different structure to previous seasons, the focus was on stabilizing the club and allowing players to participate in regular scrimmages to increase match practice.

In 2004 the Vandy Aussie Rules Club founded the "National Collegiate Invitational" tournament - the first ever hosted College Aussie Rules Tournament in the United States. The Club also competed in the Nashville Australian Football League finishing the season with 2 wins and 2 losses in the 3 team competition.

For More Info: Please visit www.vandieaussierules.com