Horsham is a welcoming city, centrally located in the Wimmera, between Adelaide and Melbourne and minutes away from the picturesque Grampians National Park and the world famous Mount Arapiles. It offers excellent opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation.
Venues
The Horsham Soundshell is located in Hocking Street, on the banks of the picturesque Wimmera River, and is the venue for the following events:
- Thursday Night – Bush Balladeers
- Friday Night – Tribute Night
- Saturday – Ace Radio Country Music Spectacular
- Sunday – Golden Grain Gospel Music Marathon
The soundshell features:
- No dogs allowed
- BYO chairs
- Gates open 30 min before scheduled event
- No BYO alcohol allowed
- Wide range of food at reasonable prices
- Large portable dance floor
- BYO Gazebos area available (Sat/Sun only)
The Horsham Plaza is located in Darlot Street Horsham will be the venue for Busking on Saturday between 9:00am and 12:00pm. Each artist will be allocated a maximum of 20 minutes longer depending on numbers:
- First prize $200
- Most popular $50
- Encouragement Award $50
A judging panel of three people will select the winners.
Roberts Place is the home of this year’s Telstra Walkups. Each artist will be given a maximum of three songs or ten minutes
- First prize $200
- Most popular $50
- Encouragement Award $50
A judging panel of three people will select the winners and Olive Bice will back artists on guitar if required.
The Wilson Bolton Poet’s Breakfast will feature walkups (only) on Sunday Morning between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. A judging panel of three will select prize winners.
Time is limited and prior registration is recommended for the Busking, Walkups and Poets Breakfast events. Phone Lyall Wheaton on 5381 1995.
