By Kath Gannaway
THE inaugural Music At the Healesville Track is “on track” to present to Yarra Valley and Melbourne audiences an unforgettable concert experience.
Music at the Healesville Track 2010 is shaping up as a true celebration of community and music, bringing together an outstanding line-up of talented musicians to the Yarra Valley at a spectacular time of year.
Artist director and singer/songwriter Damian Howard said he was looking forward to the event, to be held at the Healesville racecourse on Saturday, 20 November.
“I’m very proud to be involved in an event which will offer the people of the Yarra Valley and Victoria a wonderful day of musical excellence and family entertainment at such an affordable price,” he said.
Organisers, who include the Healesville Racing Club, have aimed to make the day affordable. Entry for adults is $27.50, 14 to 18-year-olds is $10 and under 14s are free. A family ticket costs $57.50.
“With such a strong line up of talent across a diverse range of genres, we are lucky to be able to showcase some of the finest musicians in the country, including award- winning guitarist and songwriter Jeff Lang, the legendary Mick Thomas, Coodabeen champions star Greg Champion and Shane Howard, one of the Australia’s most loved and respected singer songwriters,” Damian Howard said.
“We wanted to be able to offer this community a great day to celebrate music a prices which won’t break the budget.”
Music At the Healesville Track runs from midday to midnight.
For further information visit www.musicatthehealesvilletrack.com.au
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and at Yarra Valley PO, Sanctuary Lotto, Healesville and Grind and Groove, Healesville.
MUSIC at the Healesville Track and Mail Newspapers are giving away two family passes to the event.
To be in the draw, write the name of one of the musicians taking part on the back of an envelope, along with your name, address and a contact phone number. Send it to Music At The Healesville Track, Mail Newspaper Group, PO Box 470, Healesville, 3777, by 5pm on Friday 12 November.
