Every 1st Sunday of the month, the Visitor Centre hosts FREE live music…….. John Mitchell & Paul Craswell will be playing at Banalasta again – to load applause - on Sunday 3rd May, 12-3pm.

John Mitchell grew up listening to much of the folk and pop classics of the 1960’s-70’s. In his opinion, that era of music is by far the best era for great songs this century. John began playing guitar at the age of eight, however it wasn’t until 2002 that he began playing to the public.

He was encouraged to play and sing by local musicians Marius Reynolds and Mark Patterson. John is currently performing in solo and duo shows.

Paul (Jasper) Craswell has been a musician since the mid-sixties, playing in various bands around London, touring the UK, Germany and France. He arrived in Sydney in 1982, played with Treacle Line and also a member of the Craz Band in the 80s and 90s. Since then he has played with many other fine musicians and bands, releasing 10 albums and CD’s.

We look forward to seeing you enjoy yourselves at the Visitor Centre.

The Banalasta Visitor Centre will be hosting FREE live music……..Donella Plane, a recent hit at the 2009 Tamworth Country Music Festival will be playing at Banalasta, on Sunday 10th May, 12-3pm.

Donella appeals to an audience ranging from children right through to grandparents, leaving them wanting more. She first impacted on country music releasing her debut album ‘Remember the Dance 2000’, performing as Donella Plane. This album produced three successful national radio hits.

On releasing her second album in 2001, Donella toured Australia and New Zealand extensively with top country music artists until 2007. She also won numerous nominations and awards as well as appearing on national television.

Some of the award highlights being:   

• T.I.A.R.A Awards
• Rising Female Star (Australian Independent CM Awards, Mildura, VIC)
• Tasmanian & N.Z Song Writing Awards
• Australian Bridal Industry Awards (Best Live Music)
• SMAA Achiever Awards
• Victorian National CM Awards “Duo” with Michael King
• Female Vocal (Australian Independent Country Music Awards, Mildura, VIC)

Following a break from 2007, Donella is back in demand at festivals across the nation to coincide with the release of her new album ‘The Colours of Me’, which is a fine mix of up-tempo impact songs and beautiful ballads to re-establish her as a top quality country music performer.

Donella had a highly successful 2009 Tamworth Country Music Festival with live performances and an overwhelming response to her new album. The first single from ‘The Colours of Me’ – STUBBORN has just been released on National Radio – So keep an eye on the Country Music Radio Charts.

We look forward to seeing you enjoy yourselves at the Visitor Centre.