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.

Every 1st Sunday of the month, the Visitor Centre hosts FREE live music…….. Buddy Knox will be playing solo at Banalasta on Sunday 19th April, 12-3pm. 

Buddy Knox is a Tamworth local and his passion is playing the guitar. He has spent a good portion of his time on globe trotting touring adventures around Australia, Canada, London and Nashville. As a result of the amazing tours he was a part of, he has enjoyed enviable traveling and playing experiences, which very few musicians get to have!! This was in his famous father’s band, Roger Knox, “Euraba”.

He also played for the “Warumpi Band” at Festivals and at the Capital City ‘Big Day Out’ tours, as well as backing many other talented artists. For the past 12 months, Buddy has headed up his own rhythm and blues band, which he is really enjoying. This is a very seasoned array of musos.

He has a 14 track CD which is extremely attractive musically, and also in its’ layout.  Buddy’s CD has recently won the 2008 Newcastle Blues Album of the year. The CD is very popular with his audiences when he plays and he is looking forward to performing at the ‘2008 Dreaming Festival’s at Woodford. 

What a great way to see in the New Year! Come along for a relaxing day out on the green, sitting back with a glass of Blickling Estate wine and a BBQ lunch. We look forward to seeing you enjoy yourselves at the Visitor Centre.