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VENUES
The following information refers to venues for the 2011 Festival.
We will update this webpage when 2012 arrangements are confirmed
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Where It's All Happening!
SOUTHERN CROSS MAIN STAGE |
The Festival’s premier venue with an indoor capacity of +2,000, height of 7m and covering 3,311 m2 located in the Budawang Building (site of the National Tally Room during the Federal Election). This is where you will see contemporary chart country music and most of the Festival’s international artists performing. Key events within this venue include:
Celebrity concert
Canberra Country Music Awards
Festival Opening Concert
But Is It Country?
Dreamtime Country
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TRUE BLUE STAGE |
 The Festival’s heritage venue for our bush balladeers, linedancers, talent quest and bush poets breakfast. This is where you will see traditional Australiana, bush ballads, bluegrass, bush poetry, gospel, blues and folk country music. Key events within this venue include:
National Bush Poets Breakfast
CMC Country Walkup
International Country Breakfast
Bush Balladeers Showcase
Country’s Got Talent Awards
Bootscootin Heaven
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FEDERATION STAGE |
The Festival’s main grassed outdoor venue located near the Festival entrance. This the home of country workshops, forums and special concerts for country travellers - lots of Australian, bluegrass, country folk, country blues, swing and western. Great toe tapping times to be had at this stage. Key events within this venue include:
Sunset Concert
Bluegrass Heaven
Music Workshops
Country Folk
Country Music Club Forum
Country Media Forum
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BUNDY BAR BLACKBOARD STAGE |
 One of the most popular attractions that includes the festival’s Blackboard Stage, so you never know who might be performing! The bar stocks all range of spirits and beers to suit thirsty fans on hot November days and nights. So grab your favourite drink and sit back to enjoy whatever comes up! Key events within this venue include:
Blackboard Concerts
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ARTISTS UNPLUGGED SESSIONS STAGE |
Where else can you sit back with a wine and listen to the best Country Blues, Folk, Gospel and a capella? Situated right next to the Festival Shop and Budawang Cafe, this is the perfect place to just kickback as if you were relaxing with friends in your own backyard – very nice!
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MUSIC ROW |
The carpeted indoor area within the northern section of the Budawang Building is home to a range of music industry organizations. Here can be found the grassroots music clubs, dance groups, institutes and festivals that keep the country music industry alive and innovative. This is also where music instrument suppliers, manufacturers, recording studios and other related industry service providers gather exhibiting their quality products and services. For the serious musician, vocalists, engineers, teachers and related industry interests! This is the place for networking and promoting country music.
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