Bony Mountain Folk Festival

19-20-21 September 2025

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October is Warwick Rodeo time-we have had wonderful rain-straight after the Festival- perfect timing!  Warwick is packed-so many visitors- our Sandy Creek Go Kart track! big weekend. And the Campdraft crowd will start coming in now! so unless you are booked in -forget it!  Warwick is bursting at the seams! My horses are fat, my garden is loving it, the trees,the corridors, all looking fabulous! I must get some new photos up-  -CHECK OUT-OUR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WEEK!  details below-    

  Luv you all Norma xxxx
Three generations- Norma-Daughters -Niki & Michelle & Grand daughter Sarah! -  Famous Rodeo Clown- Graham Borghero! now retired in Warwick! 

SPECIAL XMAS WEEK AT BONY MOUNTAIN

CHRISTMAS WEEK- from Monday 22nd- until Monday 29th.

Depending on bookings- we will provide some -onsite catering-entertainment -activities for kids. So if you like this idea-pack up your family- & come and join us! Family groups can all Camp together!

XMAS CAMPING HOLIDAY

SANTA WILL COME TO EVERYONE!

We will have a Carols by Candlelight! and Santa will bring presents to all the kids! Parents can register $10 each to be sure your little ones don't miss out! Our Headquarters will get names/and details on arrival.

AN UNFORGETTABLE XMAS!

SANTA WILL VISIT!

Bony Mountain can be your base-you can visit Queen Mary Falls- 30 mns- Sandy Creek Pub-10mns- Warwick -20 mns- Bakeries.Restaurants. Swimming -WIRAC- heated pool-Gym-first class facility- Hospital-Medical-great internet service- Phone service-

A MAGIC COUNTRY XMAS!

FOOD-CATERING- TBA

Your family can experience a real country xmas- in the bush! Christmas Dinner- may be arranged-if we have enough bookings! But The Shack will be available -for Barbieques- !

NORMA O'HARA MURPHY

President/Coordinator

Norma is the driving force behind (Bony Mountain Festival) -our 12th Festival coming up in 2025. Semi retired-no longer tours-but emerges every year-to satisfy her dedicated fans! Planning a brand new album for 2025-and another exciting line up for the 2025 Festival. September 19-20-21

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Christmas coming fast! are you ready,think of gifting a special Christmas Pack- containing two Norma O'Hara Murphy Albums- (of your choice) $50 will include postage- and an autographed CD. USB sticks are available too.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AT BONY MOUNTAIN

MUST BE BOOKED BY NOVEMBER 15TH- 0493 079 039

A FIRST- we are opening up our Festival site over Christmas Holidays- but you must book- so we can plan ahead & prepare!

CAMPING COSTS-FOR XMAS AT BONY MOUNTAIN.

FAMILY- $100 per Van -includes one week- kids free

Bush Camping only- Porta loos provided- Water free- Showers next door at Rec Reserve- walking tracks- Trampolines- includes Special Christmas Concert- with Norma & family- Christmas eve.

  • FIRE TWIRLER-

  • GARY FOGARTY

  • THE COAD FAMILY Virginia & Lynette

  • ANDY PENKOW

  • FIRE TWIRLER

  • DAME EDNA- & MUCH MORE!

  • MICK ANGELES

  • WARWICK PIPE THISTLE BAND

  • NORMA O'HARA MURPHY

  • WARWICK PIPE THISTLE PIPE BAND

  • JEFF BROWN- (BROWNIE)

  • ALAN CASWELL

  • PETER COAD -Award winning Balladeer/Songwriter

  • DOGGIE PARADE

  • ERROL GRAY

  • WARWICK CHORAL SOCIETY

  • NORMA O'HARA MURPHY (our hostess) shown here at the very first Festival in 2011.

  • THAI CHI with Lyn- Soft & Gentle - gold coin

  • BONY MOUNTAIN BAZAAR

  • KEVIN GOODBUN

  • SPRING DELL WINES

 FESTIVAL 2025
Well 2024-done & dusted- so onward & upward to 2025 now!  so early days -but big plans afoot for next year -2025.  I will be hopefully launching a brand new album. In the pipeline now- all new songs- with a mix of Celtic/Country. my final album? maybe-well lets wait & see! So busy writing -preparing . Those who wish to take our EARLY BIRD- (same prices as this year)  until July1st- then 2025 prices apply- For our 2025 Festival big new plans- will include a horse parade- & will include an animal Nursery-mini golf- some new facilities- some exciting additions! I've been plotting to incorporate horses- into this Festival- plus other exciting plans,  so hang onto your hats!   stay tuned!  Luv Norma xxx
The sounds of the bush!
Where traditional music comes alive -bluegrass-celtic-blues- folk-country-balladeers-bush poetry- great country cooking! go to bookings! to book now for 2025 We are very proud of our track record- we feature so many different genres-something for everyone!

The Festival site needs extra hands!

Gardeners/handyman-

Lots of Garden jobs to be done! anyone who enjoys Gardening/watering/weeding/ we've had lots of rain- lots of growth, also mulching is another job! We do have Accom here- or pull in with your Caravan? & if you are in the area/passing through? well pop in for a few days- we'd love to see you! And any Volunteers are guaranteed free entry at Festival time! Springtime now & I want to do some planting! - we will be burning off in cooler months! we are expecting a few helpers during winter months - but everyone is welcome! Please contact us -or text -0493 079 039- to book in- for Volunteering- in May/June or when you are available. If you want to just come & help during the Festival? thats okay- but do contact us!

THE FESTIVAL DATES ARE SAME

Volunteers?

My horses are looking fat- had wonderful Spring rain - Our Bony Mountain dates are nearly the same- we follow Nanango- for 2025 -September -19-20-21 our gates open on 15th! The Ukulele School kicks off on Tuesday! (Mick) will return- & lynette as well, this goes all week! -as do the Walk ups- Our Sunday markets- we invite any Arts/Crafts to attend.

BAZAAR- SHOPS!UKULELE SCHOOL

BONY MOUNTAIN BAZAAR

We invite you all to check out Bony Mountain Bazaar-at the Festival this year! All pre loved clothing-some new stock! but guarantee lots of exciting stuff! And Springdell wines- Boutique coffee- great country cooking at The Shack!

CAMPING-OUR CAMP SITES

APPROX 50 ACRES

A lot of you have your favourite Camp! so booking is advised to get in! PayPal is connected again go to BOOKINGS. Our Doggie Parade is on Sunday- with lots of prizes/ribbons/it is very popular! Our Fire Drums will be burning! The catering at Bony Mountain is great Country cooking- The Shack will have a brand new menu for 2025- Please BYO chairs our big new Marquee is all undercover- Rain/Hail/or shine! we love spoiling our crowd! Our main Festival kicks off Friday morning- & the music flows through til Sunday evening! when we wind down with a farewell concert! Campers usually depart on Monday-

Phil Buddle

President/Coordinator

Phil has been involved in Community Radio for a few years! He has spent years as a professional Sound Engineer- as Norma's Tour Manager/Soundman. Phil enjoys a wide range of music- he is the Programmer & we have a huge Library.

Donnie Maher

Presenter/Coordinator

Donnie has over 25 years in Community Radio- President of Rainbow FM in Warwick- he is a dedicated Country music tragic! He presents several shows a week- Friday from 8am- Sunday 8AM- a totally Country mix- of Bush Balladeers- Celtic & Country mostly Australian.

John Elliot

Presenter/Coordinator/Tech support

John is a retired law enforcement officer- is also a past President of RainbowFM in Warwick for over 25 years. John enjoys more of a middle of the road mix- 60s-70s- Rock and pop. Saturday from 12-til 3pm- showtime- bringing a great mix of hits- John has a wide knowlege of the music & a huge library of all sorts of music! but also appreciates Country.

Norma O'Hara Murphy

Presenter

Bony Mountain Radio was created to compliment Bony Mountain Festival - and support the Artists who perform. Norma presents a real mix of mostly Australian artists/Songwriters/Celtic Bands/Country Bands/new releases- Bush poetry-comedy Norma tries to feature artists & music you will not hear anywhere else! As well as some Aussie classics-

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL- REGIONAL ARTS FUND & QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT.

October NEWS UPDATE

We congratulate our new Mayor - Rockhampton born & bred, (Melissa Hamilton) & we wish Melissa & her new Council all the very best! this photo of our 2023 Mayor Vic Pennissi- & combined Wheatvale School Choir. Link to Bony Mountain Radio- http;//55.voscast.com;8588 copy this link! & tune in.

REGIONAL ARTS FUND

REGIONAL ARTS FUNDING

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT FROM -REGIONAL ARTS FUND FOR 2023 -IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED & ALLOWED US TO PUT ON ONE OF OUR BEST FESTIVALS!

SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL

MAYOR & COUNCILLORS -THANK YOU !

OUR LOCAL COUNCIL HAVE SUPPORTED US FROM DAY ONE! BACK IN 2011 THEY STEPPED UP WITH ADVICE-SUPPORT & WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL -IT IS VITAL FOR OUR EVENT- BOTH FOR NOW & INTO THE FUTURE.

OUR VOLUNTEERS- OUR HEADQUARTERS AT THE FESTIVAL

WE REMEMBER OUR PATRON- GRAHAM BUCHNER!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE GOLD! THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL! SANDY & JUDE ON THE JOB .

Norma O'Hara Murphy

Presenter/consultant

It was Norma's dream to hold a Festival on her property & invite everyone! Well I guess that worked out! This very talented Australian needs no introduction to many country music fans in Australia having won some of Australia's most prestigious Awards- including ARIAS finalist-APRA Awards- many Songwriting accolades- several Gold Guitars, plus many others Still writing & recording but live performances are rare! Bony Mountain is one place you can always see Norma (live) - NORMA IN AMONG THE ROSES-IN WARWICK MAIN STREET.

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We had beautiful rain- early in the year- very dry for the Festival ! we were lucky to get thru with no fire bans!  now as we come into October- at Bony Mountain! great weather, and rain, beautiful rain! So the garden has gone mad- lots of birds, bottle brush flowering, honey myrtles, the birds are loving all that. Lots of garden jobs, plantings , mulching, the horses are going well, I have been involved in the battle for the brumbies, our poor old brumbies, cannot believe what is happening! But there are a solid group of us, all fighting hard!  I'm doing what I do, written a song (Kosciusko) also a video clip-to get the message out there. Available on Utube- (check it out) we try to educate people on what is going on? If you are interested go to my new web site-www.bonymountainbrumbies.com  It is much more than just about our Heritage horses, it covers the Pioneers, the History ,with stories & photos from the 1800s. All the dry & the bush fires seem so far away now! A field of poppies ! My own personal Web Site- with my music Catalogue-WWW.NORMAOHARAMURPHY.COM 


  • Date: 16/09/2024 10:00 AM
  • Location: 1107 Upper Wheatvale Rd, Bony Mountain QLD 4370, Australia (Map)
  • More Info: Google maps

Gates open- September 15th 2025