The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook is thrilled to be welcoming the legendary Lee Kernaghan to its stage for 2017.
Kernaghan has cemented his place as one of the greatest Australian country music singers of our time, and to many, his songs are the embodiment of the Australian country. Winner of 36 Golden Guitars, Lee is second only to Slim Dusty himself, and has had over thirty number one hits on the Australian Country Charts. His most recent album, Spirit of the Anzacs, has been certified platinum and was number one on the Australian charts for four weeks.
Kernaghan is a rare blend of success and authenticity, and is a passionate supporter and advocate for rural culture. He has been awarded the Order of Australia in 2004 and was named Australian of the Year in 2008.
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is known not only for its star-studded headline acts, but also for its diverse line-up that always has something for everyone.
This year's show will deliver an array of local and national talent that country music lovers have come to expect. Crowd favourites such as Patrick McMahon, Karin Page, Gypsy Chicks and Red Ochre provide the audience with their authentic country sounds.
A number of events will be held from February 15 to 19 and begins with a light-hearted welcome event at the Caravan Park and the launch of the Art Awards at the Town Hall. Finalists of the West Australian Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter have just been announced with nine categories and $9000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.
Winners across all of the categories will be announced at the 2017 event, which for the 32nd year running will be held at Boyup Brook during the Festival.
Karin Page, winner of Best New Talent and Best Group two years in a row at the awards with her former band China Doll, will also be returning as the 2016 Toyota Star Maker winner.
The festival also offers four days of fun with a friendly, country vibe. Street markets bustle with the hum of people and the sounds of buskers on the main street, and the Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster provides roaring entertainment through the streets of Boyup Brook. Campers and caravanners sleep beneath the stars over the weekend. Food stalls provide fresh food on site.
For further information about the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, or to purchase tickets, visit: countrymusicwa.com.au or phone 08 9765 1657.
