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First ever benefit gig for Castlemaine Secondary College
Music Program
The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
Saturday March 17 12.30pm
The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine will host Newstead’s own hillbilly rock powerhouse The Styvos showcasing tracks from their new album as they underscore a diverse, actioned packed music line-up dedicated to raising money for the Castlemaine Secondary College Music Program. Other local stars include hardworking folk innovator Meg Nightjar whose new album Sub Atomic Interchange contains the same honesty and delivery that are a trademark of Meg’s live performances. Another local, inventive guitarist Kestral will be playing his captivating brand of hypnotic, rhythmic picking alongside his intricate vocal harmonising. The line-up also boasts the yodelling sweetheart sisters of Castlemaine Petal & Pet alongside the CSC student presence incorporating pop stars Stop that Mammoth, and master musician Lloyd Meadows. All money raised will go to the CSC music program run by award winning music teacher and musician Kirsten Boerema. The CSC music program has offered quality coaching, encouragement, mentoring and training across a range of music styles yielding a bumper crop of local musicians and a strong culture of music appreciation and articulation over a number of years. The monster raffle will be drawn on the day and prizes include muso-focussed goodies worth a stack. Entrance is $10 per adult…kids under 18 free (yet must attend with an adult).
When: Saturday March 17th : 1-pm to 5pm
Where: The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine- 21 Walker St, Castlemaine
Admission: $10 per adult, kids free
Other notes: Book for lunch and dinner at the pub!
Press and IVs Contact: Neil Boyack 0409685621 or Kirsten Boerema 0407812274
Castlemaine Children’s Choir – Term 1
Castlemaine Children’s Choir is accepting enrolments for Term 1. The choir is for children aged 7 and above. It provides an opportunity for children to enjoy singing together in a larger group, develop musical skills, and perform at community events a couple times a year. Choir sessions involve vocal warm ups; pitch and rhythm activities; new pieces and familiar songs; and time for fun music games.
Where and When
Classes run for 45 minutes, 10:30 – 11:15am Saturday mornings. First class starts Saturday Feburary 3rd.
The choir is held at Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine (next door to Library and Phee Broadway theatre).
Dates for this term are:
Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 17 and 24 - long weekend of March 10 choir will not run
Term fees
The cost for 7 week term is $60 payable to Castlemaine Community House.
Details can be gained by contacting the choir
To find out more please contact:
Email: castlemainechoir@gmail.com
Or phone Tim Watson on 0423 747 731
Special Lunch
"Year 10 and 11 students of VET (Vocational Education and Training) Kitchen Operations prepared and served Sunday Lunch to the CTCPSA (Castlemaine Technical College Past Students' Association), turning the Etty Street Music Centre into a restaurant for the occasion. Students presented platters of cold meats and an array of attractive salads, followed by fruit salad and ice cream and a selection of slices. The students have only just started their Kitchen Operations course and have developed very good skills in just 3 short weeks. Congratulations to all involved!"
Caroline Cook
Foods Teacher