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Colin Hay
Of Men At Work

Festival Area:  Australian Music Festival
Dates & Times: 
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Biography:  In 1967, Colin Hay was 14 years old, traveling by ship through the Suez Canal, from Scotland to Australia. During that trip, he got up and played some acoustic guitar, sang a song, and told a couple of stories. He did that then, and he does that now. This is the thread that runs through all his work in the last 25 years. From multi-platinum Grammy award winning "Men At Work," to the passionately loved solo acoustic release "Going Somewhere," and his brand new release "Man @ Work," Colin Hay is a performer that should not be missed by any music fan whatsoever.

As frontman and principle songwriter for the smash group Men At Work, Colin Hay secured a place in pop music's parthenon with a series of melodically infectious, invigorating singles marked by Hay's instantly recognizable voice and perceptive, witty lyrics. Hay is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music: infectious, Caribbean-spiked blue-eyed soul with a pointedly quizzical lyrical outlook. Classic songs like “Down Under,” “Overkill,” and “Who Can It Be Now” unfold before the ears like miniature movies, with timeless twists and a bittersweet sense of humor. 

Audio: Beautiful World - It's A Mistake - Who Can It Be?
Video: Promo Video - Overkill - Down Under Classic
For More Info: www.colinhay.com - Press Kit - Click Here
Born in Scotland - Moved to Melbourne, Australia at age 14
Bushwackers 

Festival Area:  Gum Trees Gala & Australian Music Forum
Dates & Times: 
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Biography:  On any given Friday night in Melbourne between about 1977 and 1980, before Random Breath Testing and noise regulations stifled our world-famous live music scene, you could go to the 'Dan O'Connell Hotel' in Fitzroy and experience the legendary Bushwackers at their fiery, venom-spitting and ever-endearing best.

It was as hot as hell in the Dan O'Connell, even in winter, but you couldn't help being swept away by the crowd and the music. There were moments in the show when the mob would respond by singing 'Skippy' and doing things that were equally incomprehensible to a first-timer in the audience

Somehow, 'The Bushwackers' would take you back to colonial days when a bloke was either your mate or a policeman. Somehow it was no longer a crowded pub on a bleak night in Melbourne, but a hot, dry patch of Queensland dirt in the middle of a drought -- or even a hiding place during a shoot with the 'traps' in Victoria... [History]

Audio: South Australia - The Lachlan Tigers - Botany Bay
For More Info: www.bushwackers.com.au
Melbourne, Australia
Dobe Newton

Festival Area:  Gum Trees Gala & Australian Music Forum
Dates & Times: 
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Biography:  Dobe Newton and The Bushwackers changed bush and folk music forever in Australia with countless great pub shows and dances. Through his political and commercial music work, Newton has had many influences in the Australian music industry over 30 years. Front man for the longest running band in Australia (c.1971), Newton has also been dubbed " the best lagerphone player in the world".

Newton has also been CEO of the Victorian Rock Foundation, taught many music industry courses, produced albums for other top artists and worn some of the most outrageous costumes in Australian music. Tea towels transformed into Sydney Opera House jackets! Kangaroo and gum tree scarves that became trousers! Where did they come from?!

Dobe was recently awarded Australian "Artist of the Year" at the Port Fairy Festival in recognition for his outstanding contribution to Australian music. 

Audio: Les Darcy - Beneath The Southern Cross
For More Info: www.bushwackers.com.au
Melbourne, Australia
James Blundell 

Festival Area:   Music Down Under
Dates & Times: 
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Biography:  One of Australian country music's true success stories James Blundell has been the recipient of nine CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) Golden Guitar Awards and is a four-time ARIA (Australian Record Industry Association) Award nominee. 

He was the first local country artist to create an impact on the mainstream pop charts (Way Out West his duet with James Reyne was one of the biggest selling singles of 1992) and for three years running he was acknowledged as the highest selling country artist in the nation. James was also the first Australian country act to sign to a major label recording deal via Nashville in the USA paving the way for the likes of Keith Urban and Kasey Chambers... [Continued]

For More Info:  www.jamesblundell.com.au
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Janine LeClair

Festival Area:  Music Down Under 
Dates & Times: 
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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; Somehow I Know
For More Info:  www.janineleclair.com
Perth, Australia
Kylie Harris

Festival Area: Australian Music Festival
Dates & Times: 
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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. 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
Video: Love Letters From Mexico
For More Info: Please visit  www.kylieharris.com
Hamilton, New Zealand
Lewis Burns 

Festival Area:   Music Down Under & Australian Music Festival
Dates & Times: 
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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
Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Luke O'Shea

Festival Area: Australian Music Festival
Dates & Times: 
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Biography: In the dictionary under 'Urban Country' it says ‘see Luke O'Shea & Medicine Wheel’. Defining a sound which is becoming immensely popular in current mainstream music, the boys are infecting and confusing audiences everywhere. Is it country or rock? Doesn't really matter as people soon discover, for it just sounds and feels great!

Teaching and living an an amazing array of countries and cultures (Japan, Korea, England, Ireland, USA, Canada, and high up on the Cape with the Australian Aboriginals & Torres Straight Islanders) has given Luke the inspiration to write real stories about real events and people. His fascination with Country Music goes back. Like so many artists, his father's record collections is where he was force fed  the classic country greats, only to rediscover them later on but this time with the insight of experience.

For More Info: Please visit www.lukeoshea.com
Sydney, Australia
Megan Laurie

Festival Area:  Music Down Under
Dates & Times: 
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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... [Full Bio]
For More Info: www.meganlaurie.com
Tamworth, NSW, Australia

 

Neil Murray

Festival Area: Gum Trees Gala, Music Down Under & Australian Music Festival
Date & Time:
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Biography: "Since his recordings in the early 80’s with The Warumpi Band and five subsequent albums released under his own name, Neil Murray has successfully chronicled his passion for what Australia could mean for all of us..."

Raised on a farm in Western Victoria, Murray’s quest to discover more about Australia lead him in 1980 to relocate to the remote Western Desert Aboriginal communities of Papunya and Kintore. His search for a deeper understanding of our original inhabitants resulted in the creation of much of the music on this collection. A painter of vivid lyrical pictures Murray has never compromised in favour of his fascinating stories taking precedence over the eclectic music he creates. Elements of rock, country, blues and folk are present throughout this double CD which features tracks from his solo releases and on CD 2 live and previously unreleased studio recordings. 

The breadth of Neil Murray’s talents as a musician and songwriter are on full display throughout his new release. Murray’s music is powerful, seductive, honest and proudly Australian. His lyrical themes are as relevant to Australia as Woody Guthrie’s are to America.... [More Info]

Audio: Tom Wills Would - Tjapwurring Country - Long Grass Band
For More Info: www.neilmurray.com.au
Western Victoria, Australia
Paul Killingly 

Festival Area:  Music Down Under
Dates & Times: 
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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.
Audio:  Home Amongst The Gum Trees 
I Still Call Australia Home
For more Info:  www.paulkillingly.com
Whitsundays, Australia
Pru Clearwater

Festival Area: The Australian Music Festival
Date & Time:
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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
Sydney, Australia
Simon Bruce

Festival Area: Music Down Under
Date & Time:
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Biography: Simon Bruce is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia who can best be described as Bob Dylan meets Paul Simon at a pub where Paul Kelly is playing and Van Morrison is drinking.  

Simon has released a debut album RESTLESS THOUGHTS to much favorable press in Australia and has also toured the USA quite a bit.. [Full Bio]
Audio samples: Too Late Now - Holy Grail - Rise and Shine
For More Info: Please visit www.simonbruce.com
Melbourne, Australia
Stephen Rowe

Festival Area: Music Down Under
Date & Time:
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Biography: Stephen grew up in a small mining town in the outback of Australia called Broken Hill. It’s about eight hundred miles inland from Sydney, and its hotter then hell in summer, and it can get freezing cold in winter.

Stephen left school at a young age, and did a trade as a carpenter /builder he also raced motocross for Suzuki, and was fully sponsored by a local dealership. To keep in shape for motocross, he did four years of boxing, and believe it or not, he also studied Ballet, (a rarity for a boy from Broken Hill)... [Full Bio]

Audio samples: Broken Hill - On The Radio - Working Class Miner's Son
For More Info: Please visit www.brokenhillboy.com
Broken Hill, NSW, Australia

Australian Expo

Australian Embassy Australian Catalogue Company Barrier Reef Pools Everything Australian Jackaroo Imports  
Joanne Reid Art
Rail Australia Red Earth Gallery Southern Cross Travel & Tour Walkabout Gallery 

 

American Australian Association

Festival Area: Australian Expo  Dates & Times: 
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours

Organization Info:   Founded in 1948, the American Australian Association is the largest non-profit organization in the United States devoted to relations between the United States and Australia and New Zealand; with operations throughout the tri-state and the New England regions. Its goal is to encourage stronger ties across the Pacific, particularly in the private sector. The Association has an active program of corporate, educational, economic, cultural and social activities.
For More Info: www.americanaustralian.org
Australian Embassy
"Careers Down Under"
"Study Australia"
"Australian Inquiries" 

Festival Area: Australian Expo  Dates & Times: 
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours

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.
For More Info: www.austemb.org
Australian Catalog Company

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

Festival Area: Australian Expo  Dates & Times: 
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours

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 Australian's Cheri & Kim McGurgan. 
For More Info: http://www.aussiecatalog.com
7 Year Australian Festival Participant
Australian Outback Plants

"Worlds most extensive Eucalyptus Plantation...."

Festival Area: Australian Expo  Dates & Times: 
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours

Organization Info:  So you want to grow Australian Plants in your Tennessee garden?  Australian Outback plants have been growing Australian Flora since 1978 in the deserts of Arizona and now these unique Australian Plants are available at the Australian Festival. Since 2004 - the Australian Festival Director has been growing eucalyptus trees at his residence in Nashville and the results show that the Australian Eucalyptus have adapted and thrived in the Tennessee climate (re-growing to 6 feet annually).
For More Info: http://www.downunderontop.com
Barrier Reef Pools

"When you want the best!"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 


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
Careers Down Under

"Move Your Career Down Under"

Festival Area:
Australian Embassy Booth  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Company Info:  Australia's economy continues to boom after 15 years of steady growth. As a result there is an increased demand for workers in a range of professionals and trades. So if you are an experienced engineer, healthcare professional, accountant, plumber, electrician or one of the many other occupations Australian is
looking for, now is an ideal time to consider living and working in Australia and sharing the wonderful and relaxed lifestyles that the land down under offers.
For More Info: www.careersdownunder.com

 

Everything Australian 
The Name Says It ALL!"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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. 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 
 5 Year Australian Festival Participant
Jackaroo Imports
"Take home a bit of Australia"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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
Joanne Reid
Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibition

Festival Area: Australian Expo - Dream Time Village Area
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Biography: Joanne Dunn (painting as Joanne Reid) is a Wiradjuri woman, born in 1965, at Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales, Australia. She now lives in Orange, New South Wales. Joanne is a self-taught artist, and during her career has developed her own style that often combines Aboriginal and European art forms. She is also experimenting with abstract pieces. Joanne started “Jemalong Art” (meaning ‘platypus’) in June 2000, prior to which she painted for 8 years with various Aboriginal organizations... [Full Bio]
For More Info: www.joannereidart.com
Contact United States Rep - Ruth Freeland
Qantas Airlines
The Official Airlines Of The Australian Festival

Festival Area: The Australian Expo - Southern Cross Booth
Dates & Times: 
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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. 
For More Info: www.qantas.com.au
Rail Australia

"See Australia By Rail"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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: Australian Expo - Dream Time Village Area
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Biography:  Lewis was born at Dubbo Base Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, lived on Talbragar Aboriginal Reserve via 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... [Full Bio
For More Info:  www.lewisburns.com
Southern Cross Travel & Tours
"Planning Your Vacations to the World's Most Remarkable Destinations"

Festival Area: Australian Expo
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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. Owner Barb Foster 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 down under. Barb is one of only 2 “Premier Aussie Specialists” in the state of Tennessee, a certification awarded by Tourism Australia to the Top Aussie Specialists in the United States and Canada. 
For More Info: www.southerncrosstravelonline.com
 5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 
Study In Australia

"A Unique Kind of Education" 

Festival Area:
Australian Embassy Booth  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Company Info:  Welcome to the official Australian Government website for advice on study in Australia. In Australia you will experience a unique kind of education – a learning style that encourages innovative, creative, independent thinking. You build valuable skills to give you an advantage – academically, personally and professionally.
For More Info: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Walkabout Gallery
"Australian Aboriginal Art"

Festival Area: Australian Expo - Dream Time Village Area
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 



 

Company Info: 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.walkaboutgallery.net

Official Festival Products

Hardy Wines Southern Cross Travel & Tours Down Under Answers Fox 17  Party Place BeareWare Dismas House

Hardy Wines Of Australia

Festival Area: Jackaroos Pub, Australian Pavilion, & The Australian Film & Music Festival

Company Info: For over 150 years, Hardys has made the most of Australia's rich soils and abundant sunshine, blending the finest fruit into some the countries best-known and most popular wines. Hardys wines are distributed throughout the US at all leading wine retailers, including the popular Hardys Stamp and Nottage Hill brands. For more information on Hardys wines please visit our website below.
For More Info: www.hardys.com.au
5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 

 

Southern Cross Travel & Tours
Official Travel Agent Of The
Australian Festival

Festival Area: The Australian Expo - Travel Down Under 

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. Owner Barb Foster 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 down under. Barb is one of only 2 “Premier Aussie Specialists” in the state of Tennessee, a certification awarded by Tourism Australia to the Top Aussie Specialists in the United States and Canada.
For More Info: www.southerncrosstravelonline.com 
 
5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 

 

Down Under Answers
Official Travel Company Of The Australian Festival

Festival Area: The Australian Expo - Travel Down Under

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: The Australian Expo - Travel Down Under

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. 
For More Info: www.qantas.com.au

Fox 17
Official Television Sponsor

Festival Area: TN Mornings Show and Festival PSA's, 
Coverage At Festival



Company Information: WZTV channel 17 is the FOX affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, as sister stations to UPN affiliate "MYTV30" and WB affiliate "The CW58."
Market Information:
National 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
Lightning 100
Official Radio Sponsor
WRTL-FM-100.01

Festival Area: Radio Advertising, Drive Time Interviews,
Live Remote Coverage At Music Festival

 

 

Company Information:  On March 5, 1990, "Radio Lightning" debuted and changed the face of Nashville radio as we know it. WRLT is a true anamoly in a crowded radio environment. Lightning 100 is an adult alternative rock station, featuring a large playlist of quality music from a variety of national and local artists with minimal repetition. Lightning 100's key demographic is 25-49 year olds who are active, educated, and upscale. Lightning 100 broadcasts to all parts of Middle Tennessee and has become a true icon of the Nashville music landscape.
For More Info: http://www.lightning100.com

Party Place
Official Event Supplier

Festival Area: Throughout the Australian Festival

 

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
5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 

BeareWare
Official Technology Supplier

Festival Area: Festival Website & Festival Administration

 

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 services. BeareWare has been the official Australian Festival Technology Supplier since 1997.
For More Info: www.beareware.com
5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor  

 

Dismas House
Official Charity Of The Australian Festival

Festival Area: Jackaroos Pub &  The Australian Pavilion.

Company Info: Dismas first started when the first Dismas House was opened in Nashville on Music Row in 1974 by Fr. Jack Hickey, who also founded the Vanderbilt Prisons Project. Dismas is a 501 © 3 organization that plays an invaluable role in providing a much needed interfaith program for men and women leaving prison. Thanks to the dedication of Dismas staff, volunteers, and generous sponsors, this has been a reality for more than 6,000 men and women since Dismas was founded by Fr Jack Hickey.
For More Info: www.dismas.org


Down Under Market Place

  BeareWare Chocolate Graphics  

AristoMedia Group

"Serving the Music Industry for over 25 years"

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

 

Company Info: In 1980 Jeff Walker established Aristo Music Associates, Inc. (AristoMedia) and developed a long-term dedication to nurturing the hopes and ambitions of artists and music entities. AristoMedia recognizes the need for solid media marketing strategies and innovative resources for the greatest market impact. AristoMedia's distinct advantage of publicity, video marketing and record promotion all under one roof provides clients enhanced in-house resources. The three divisions have combined talents to maximize client exposure in print, radio, television and video.
For More Info: www.aristomedia.com
Australian Open

"Welcome to Australia's Largest Sporting Event

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

 

Company Info: The Australian Open tennis tournament is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. It is held annually in Melbourne, Australia. In 2005 the tournament held its 100 annual event. Over the last 10 years the event has become the largest sporting event in Australia and is the "hottest" ticket in town during the two weeks it is run in January. Over 550,000 fans attended the Australian Open in 2006.
For More Info: www.australianopen.com

 

BeareWare

"Website & Intranet Designers"

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 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 services. 
For More Info: www.beareware.com
5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 
Careers Down Under

Presentation by
First Secretary (Immigration):
Angus Pryor

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Australian Embassy Booth
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Speaker Bio:  Angus Pryor is the First Secretary (Immigration) at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC, and has been in the US since October 2003. In his current position, he is responsible for Australian immigration functions in the US, Mexico and Central America. His responsibilities include temporary/permanent visas and Australian citizenship processing, representation and liaison with host governments, and promotional activities relating to Australia’s ‘Careers Down Under’ program.

Prior to arriving in the US, Mr. Pryor worked in the Migration Branch in Canberra where he managed the introduction of a new parent migration visa category. He has worked for the immigration department for 15 years and has been previously posted to Fiji and undertaken short term assignments in Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Mr. Pryor is accompanied in the US by his wife and two children.
For More Info: www.careersdowunder.com
Chocolate Graphics Company

"Be in business for yourself, not by yourself!"

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

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. 
For More Info: www.chocolategraphics.com
Gondwanaland Opals

Presentation by Wayne Roland Brown
Founder & Owner of Gondwanaland Opals

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Sat-Sun - Sept 16 & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Company Info:  Wayne Roland Brown is the founder and owner of Gondwanaland Opals. Wayne has been involved in every aspect of the opal business for thirty years, from mining, cutting and polishing stones to designing jewelery. He also also buys estate pieces in Australia, Europe and the United States. Opals have always been a passion of Wayne's and he has grown it into a successful business.
For More Info: www.gondwanalandopals.com
Parkes Forbes Enterprise Development Centre

Presentation by Parkes/Forbes BEC CEO
Peter Croft

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Company Info: Peter is Chief Executive of the Parkes Forbes Enterprise Development Centre Inc and has had extensive experience counseling, mentoring and training business operators across the spectrum of business disciplines. He has a strong personal interest in promoting economic independence for Indigenous people, and assisting individuals and organizations to achieve their business goals. He has held this position for the last six years... [Full Bio]
For More Info: 
http://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/ - Parks Shire Council
http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au - Forbes Shire Council
Rose Immigration
Official Immigration Firm

"Leading the Way In Law 
since 1990"

Festival Area:  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Company Info: The Rose Immigration Law Firm promotes a friendly, yet professional atmosphere where clients of all nationalities are made to feel at home. We practice immigration and nationality law, with emphasis on business and employment immigration. Our areas of focus include the computer industry, automotive manufacturing, health care, music and entertainment, and university-based teaching and research.
For More Info: www.roseimmigration.com

Southern Cross Travel & Tours

Presentation by SCT&T's President
Barb Foster

Festival Area: Australian Expo/Market Place
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Speaker Bio: Barbara has been in the travel industry since attending Ambassador Institute of Travel in 1996. After working in a full service agency for over a year she decided that she could serve her clients more effectively by opening her own agency. Thus, Southern Cross Travel and Tours was born. Barbara enjoys planning trips to all the “remarkable destinations” throughout the world but you don’t have to be around her long to know that Australia, New Zealand and the Islands of the South Pacific are her favorite places to visit. She is one of only 2 “Premier Aussie Specialists” in the state of Tennessee... [Full Bio]
For More Info: www.southerncrosstravelonline.com
 5 Year Australian Festival Sponsor 
Southern Cross Group

Promoting Mobility In The Global Community

Festival Area: Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 


 

Organization Info: The Southern Cross Group is an international non-profit volunteer-run and independently-funded advocacy and support organisation for the Australian diaspora. The SCG takes an inclusive approach in defining the Australian overseas community and works on behalf of everyone in that community, regardless of their age, educational background, occupation, professional status or income. Those who are not technically Australian citizens but who are former citizens or future citizens or otherwise have a very close family connection with Australia are also within the SCG’s constituency.. [More Info] - [Join e-Bulletin]
For More Info: http://www.southern-cross-group.org/

 

Study In Australia

Presentation by
Study In Australia Executive Director
Dr. Joe Hlubucek

Festival Area:
Australian Embassy Booth  
Down Under Market Place
Dates & Times:  
Fri-Sat-Sun - Sept 15, 16, & 17 - 2006 during Festival Hours 

Speaker Bio:  Joe Hlubucek took up his position with Australian Education International at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC in April 2004. The AEI Office in Washington is part of the international network of 26 AEI offices overseas, and part of the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training. There are two offices in the US in Washington DC and LA, and these offices work to support the internationalization of Australian Education through study and exchange programs at the university, vocational and school level, and to promote collaboration in science and research... [Full Bio
For More Info: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au


Kids Down Under

Kentucky Down Under Cliffhangers USFootyKids Hands On Cricket 

 

Kentucky Down Under

"Animal Education at the Australian Festival"

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 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?
For More Info: Please visit www.kdu.com
 9 Year Australian Festival Participant
InDidgDance

"Indigenous Cultural Performers"

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 during Festival Hours


Organization Info: IndidgDance is an Australian Cultural Performing group. InDidgDance Indigenous/Didgeridoo/Dance) incorporates the unique aspects of Australia's indigenous cultures, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The members are a family group descended from Wuthathi, Kuku-yalinji and Yindinji Aboriginal tribes (people) for far north Queensland and Moa, Yam and Darnley Islands of the Torress Strait. Presentations feature song, dance and story telling as a teaching tool of their cultures.
For More Info: Please visit www.indidgdance.org
The Gutter Shutter Co.

"Aussie Face Painting!"

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 during Festival Hours


Organization Info: GutterShuttertm completely encloses and protects your gutters. There are no vertical openings for leaves and debris to enter, and no screens to clog. Rainwater flows over and around the nose of the GutterShuttertm system and into your gutters by the simple law of water surface tension. It's like the way water clings to the side of a glass when poured. The Gutter Shutter company loves to get out in the community will be providing face painting for the kids - so come on by and say G'Day!
For More Info: Please visit www.guttershutter.com
Cliffhangers

"Climb the OLGA'S at the Australian Festival!"

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 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 "The OLGA'S"! 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!
For More Info: James Carmichael - 205 345-5659
5 Year Australian Festival Participant
USFootyKids

"Footy For ALL KIDS"

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 during Festival Hours

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! See you at the Australian Festival!!!
For More Info: www.usfootykids.com
 5 Year Australian Festival Participant
Nashville Netball

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 during Festival Hours

Club Bio: The Nashville Netball Club are a member of the United States Netball Association and now an official participatory club within in the Nashville Kangaroos. 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. 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
Hands On Cricket

With Guest Cricket Expect
Tom Melville

Festival Area:  Kids Down Under
Dates & Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006 during Festival Hours

Organization Info:  Australian's are a sports loving country and the primary sports they enjoy during the summer is the venerable old game of cricket. Tom Melville, an American cricket player and author, will conduct Cricket clinics throughout the Australian Festival. Tom has written books on the game of cricket and hosts hands on cricket at many international festival. Cricket is one of the oldest games in the world and no one better than Tom to introduce you to the game..
For More Info: Contact Tom Melville


G'Day Mates

Australian Embassy Lewis Burns Joanne Reid Art USFootyKids Hands On Cricket

 

Australian Embassy

Festival Area: G'Day Mates 
Dates & Times:
Sept 15 2006 - 9:00 - 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
Lewis Burns 

Festival Area: G'Day Mates 
Dates & Times:
Sept 15 2006 - 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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... [Full Bio
For More Info:  www.lewisburns.com
Joanne Reid
Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibition

Festival Area: G'Day Mates 
Dates & Times:
Sept 15 2006 - 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Biography: Joanne Dunn (painting as Joanne Reid) is a Wiradjuri woman, born in 1965, at Lake Cargelligo in New South Wales, Australia. She now lives in Orange, New South Wales. Joanne is a self-taught artist, and during her career has developed her own style that often combines Aboriginal and European art forms. She is also experimenting with abstract pieces. Joanne started “Jemalong Art” (meaning ‘platypus’) in June 2000, prior to which she painted for 8 years with various Aboriginal organizations... [Full Bio]
For More Info: Contact United States Rep -Ruth Freeland
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.
Audio:  Home Amongst The Gum Trees 
I Still Call Australia Home
For more Info:  www.paulkillingly.com
Whitsundays, Australia
USFooty Kids

Festival Area: G'Day Mates 
Dates & Times:
Sept 15 2006 - 9:00 - 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 
 
5 Year Australian Festival Participant
Hands On Cricket

With Guest Cricket Expert
Tom Melville

Festival Area: G'Day Mates 
Dates & Times:
Sept 15 2006 - 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Organization Info:  Australian's are a sports loving country and the primary sports they enjoy during the summer is the venerable old game of cricket. Tom Melville, an American cricket player and author, will conduct Cricket clinics throughout the Australian Festival. Tom has written books on the game of cricket and hosts hands on cricket at many international festival. Cricket is one of the oldest games in the world and no one better than Tom to introduce you to the game..
For More Info: Contact Tom Melville


Sports Down Under
 

Action Chiropractic
“Visit one of the most recognized and trusted names in Nashville” 

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Company Info: Dr. Bearden has been in practice for over 12 years and has seen over 20,000 patients in the Nashville area. He specializes in sports injuries but also offers a multi-faceted, natural health-care approach for a variety of musculo-skeletal conditions as well as personal injuries. He has earned the reputation as being one of the nations top Chiropractors. You will find a warm and knowledgeable staff and most insurance is accepted. 
For More Info: Please visit www.action-chiro
Maryville Girls Rugby

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: Maryville RFC 
  • Founded 2003
  • Smoky Mountain Athletic Club Champs 2004,2005,2006
  • Tennessee State Champions 2004 & 2005
  • Tennessee State Runners Up 2006
  • 2 U19 Eagles - Candace Barley & Jenny Beaman
For More Info: Please visit www.redrhinosrugby.com
Metropolitan Cricket Club

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: The Metropolitan Cricket Club of Atlanta are the defending 2005 Australian Festival Cup Champion. Based in Atlanta Georgia the Metropolitan Cricket Club competes in the The Atlanta-Georgia Cricket League throughout the year. Like many cricket clubs throughout the United States the Metropolitans encourage, foster, and cultivate interest in the game of cricket in their home town - Atlanta, Georgia. 
For More Info: Please contact June Linton
Mon River Girls Rugby Club

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: Started in 2002 with three girls playing on a co-ed rugby team, the Mon River Maniacs rugby team now boasts a roster of 40 girls from the small hideaway town of Morgantown, WV. Mon River has played teams in 6 states and 2 countries. This year saw the girls achieve a team goal of participating in the Midwest High School Championship finishing with a 1-2 record. In 2007, the team, while losing a large number of seniors, will try to build on the momentum gained in the upcoming year. This is the first time the team has participated in a fall rugby event.
For More Info: Please visit www.monrivermaniacs.com
Nashville Cricket Club

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: The Nashville Cricket Club (NCC) was founded in 2002 for the purpose of promoting cricket in Nashville and its surrounding areas. We encourage, foster, and cultivate interest in the game of cricket as well as initiate and promote activities that further the development and advancement of cricket in Nashville. 
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillecricketclub.com
 5 Year Australian Festival Participant
Nashville Kangaroos Football

Festival Area: Festival Cup Dates and Times:
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 Champions and three time Australian Festival Cup Champions. 
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillekangaroos.org
10 Year Australian Festival Host & Participant
Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club
Contact:
Donald McKenzie

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
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.
Nomad Cricketers

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: The Nomad Cricketers are a team of players made up from the The Nashville Cricket Club (NCC). The Nashville Cricket Club has grown to become one of the premier Cricket Club's in Nashville and is boasting 2 full sides that are competing to win the 2006 Australian Festival.
For More Info: Please visit www.nashvillecricketclub.com
University North Carolina

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: In 2000, the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State played the first ever Collegiate match in the United States. Many of the players were also playing with the North Carolina Tigers who have developed a reputation of attracting good college athletes to play Australian Football. In 2005 North Carolina played in the National Invitational at the Australian Festival and walked away with their first National Collegiate Championship.
For More Info: Please visit www.nctigers.com

Riverdale Girls Rugby

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
Schedule

Club Bio: Red Rhinos Rugby was founded in the spring of 2004 by current Head Coach Dara "Cowboy" Smith. After coaching the MTSU Women's Rugby program, he wanted to further promote women's rugby by starting high school women's rugby in the Middle Tennessee Rugby Conference. The Red Rhinos Rugby Club works to build not only athletes, but better students as well - on and off of the field. "Focus - Dedication - Determination = Anything is Possible." is what he would say if asked of his philosophy. 
For More Info: Please visit www.redrhinosrugby.com
Vandy Aussie Rules Club

Festival Area: Festival Cup
Dates and Times:
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.  In 2004/2005 the Vandy Aussie Rules Club founded the "National Collegiate Invitational" tournament - the first ever hosted College Aussie Rules Tournament in the United States. Vandy will be wearing the first collegiate jerseys manufactured with a collegiate logo in the 2006 Australian Festival.
For More Info: Please visit www.vandieaussierules.com

 


G'Day Cafe - Jackaroos Pub - Australian Pavilion

D&H Sno-kones  

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
European Delight

Festival Area:  G'Day Café
Dates and Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006
during festival hours

Company Info: You will swear you back in Melbourne with the great tastes of Souvlaki. European Delight is from Marietta Georgia and as most Aussie's know that you can't really have a Melbourne experience with out some great Greek food. Melbourne is the second largest Greek populated city in the world which explains why their european tastes that you can find in any cafe in Melbourne.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Festival Area:  G'Day Café
Dates and Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006
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. Every day's a great day at Ben & Jerry's! - "Ben & Jezza's" - (Aussie Translation)
More Info: Please visit www.benjerry.com
5 Year Australian Festival Participant
Bundaberg Ginger Beer

Festival Area:  G'Day Café
Dates and Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006
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. 
For More Info: www.aussiecatalogue.com

 

DH&H Sno-Kones

Festival Area:  G'Day Café
Dates and Times:
Sept. 15, 16 & 17, 2006
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.
For More Info: Contact James Daniels - 615- 824-3541
 
9 Year Australian Festival Participant
 

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