Galston Festival 2003 Bush Poets

Galston Festival Poetry Director, Greame Johnson

A wonderfully eargrabbing Bush Poet and "stretcher of the truth" extraordinaire, Graeme's performances are renowned for their vibrancy, humour and heartfelt emotion.
In the true larrikin style his reciting covers everything from the silly to the serious, Traditional to Contemporary. Since 1995 he's received over 56 commendations for his spoken and written work and has been included in 16 Anthologies of Australian Poetry. He has released 2 books, 2 cassettes and 1 CD.

 
Galston Country Music Festival 2003-Poet's Breakfast.
 
"Invasion of the Mexicans"

 
Yes folks, "Batten down the Hatches" because were about to be invaded by 3 of Victoria's Best, Brightest & Newest Bush Poets in a State of Origin Bush Poetry extravaganza. See the Mexicans "pit their wits" against the lone "Home Guard", Graeme Johnson, the "Rhymer from Ryde" in a Bush Poets battle like no other. "Mate against Mate, State against State" as they say.Who will come out on top? Well, you'll have to be there to see, won't you. Mirth, Mayhem, Madness and much Jocularity will flow freely at the Poet's Breakfast in the Main Marquee 9-11.30 am. Be there!
 

GALSTON COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2003 - ARTIST'S BIOS

ANNETTE ROBERTS

Annette hails from the shores of Lake Hume on the border of NSW and Victoria. Known as the "Mexican Poet" Annette has been active on the Bush Poetry scene for about 3 years. In that time she has established herself as one of the "New Breed" of Female Bus Poets. Vibrant & vivacious she is a "must have" for Festivals around the country.

COLIN MILLIGAN

Mr "Mirth & Mayhem" Col Milligan is also a relatively new face on the Poetry scene. But boy! Has he been making waves, picking up awards all around the place. He recites Original Bush Verse that's more than just funny, it's hilarious! Buy his album, Now!

 

 

GEOFF JACKSON

Geoff Jackson is one of the original "Bastards from the Bush" a comedy and songwriting duo from Beechworth Victoria. Stepping out on his own these days this stand up comedian/yarnspinner and Bush Poet is larger than the land itself. Stand back Australia!

 


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