Bony Mountain Folk Festival

19-20-21 September 2025

  • NORMA O'HARA MURPHY

  • CELEBRATIONS (15 years) special cash prizes for our Walk Up artists

  • PICTURES FROM PAST

  • FESTIVAL PROGRAM NOW BELOW!

  • THE COADs Virginia & Lynette & Peter

  • LAWRIE & SHELLEY MINSON

  • FIRE TWIRLER-

  • BRIAN STITT

  • JEFF BROWN - BALLADEER

  • ANDY PENKOW

  • WILLIAM ALEXANDER

  • GARY FOGARTY

  • STEVE PASSFIELD

  • WARWICK PIPE THISTLE PIPE BAND

  • NORMA O'HARA MURPHY

  • CROW MOUNTAIN

  • JEFF BROWN- (BROWNIE)

  • ALAN CASWELL

  • FIRE TWIRLER

  • MICK ANGELES

  • WARWICK PIPE THISTLE BAND

  • THE COADS- Virginia/Peter/Lynette & Jim Hermal

  • OUR WHEATVALE COMBINED CHOIR

  • PETE SMOKIE DAWSON

  • DOGGIE PARADE

  • ERROL GRAY

  • WARWICK CHORAL SOCIETY

  • CLARE & LAWRENCE (those folk)

  • DOGGIE PARADE

  • ANDERSON LANE

  • PETE SMOKIE DAWSON

  • DIANNE LINDSAY & PETER SIMPSON

  • BONY MOUNTAIN UKULELE BAND

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

  • OPEN SEASON

  • BONY MOUNTAIN BAZAAR

  • KEVIN GOODBUN

  • SPRING DELL WINES

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

PROGRAM -THURSDAY NIGHT -WELCOME CONCERT
THURSDAY NIGHT- 6PM-  OUR WELCOME CONCERT- Norma will welcome you all- with performances from - Kevin Goodbun- Mick Angeles- Errol Gray- Sandy Lewis & others 
FRIDAY -9,AM 
- Gary Fogarty- Errol GRay - Bush Breaky
FRIDAY - 10.AM -  Jeff Brown- Bush Balladeer- a Gold Guitar winner-Jeff is the real deal- 
11am Anderson Lane - this lassie has Scottish ancestry back to an actual  Bushranger! a great entertainer 
11.30AM - Gary Fogarty -welcome everybody- Congratulate Bony Mountain & Norma & her wonderful team- for keeping this amazing little event going -now for our 15th year! etc 
12 NOON- Wheatvale School Choir- give them a very big welcome! with their Choir Master Jayne Shelley 
LUNCH BREAK 
2PM Allan Caswell- Renowned for his great Songwriting- a prolific writer of songs-Multi Award winner
3PM- Steve Passfield - our talented Soundman- the best in the business- also a very gifted musician!
3.30 PM- Brian Stitt- Brian has bought a fresh perspective to some great Aussie yarns!
   
4PM - Gary Fogarty- PATRIOTIC POETRY - Slims Poem 
PROGRAM FRIDAY NIGHT
5PM  MARCH IN- WARWICK PIPE THISTLE BAND -This great Band do us proud every year! World class Pipe & drum Band 
6PM . Norma O'Hara Murphy -our hostess- one of Australia's finest-an award winning Songwriter ,semi retired. this is the only place to catch a live performance- The fabulous Coad Sisters will back Norma -one show only. 
7. PM - William Alexander - this outback bushman-has some great stories-great songs!
7.40PM -Laurie & Shelley Minson- Laurie one of Australias finest-Award winning Instrumentalist- Shelley is our Tamworth Country music Princess!   
8.20PM- Andy Penkow 
-  rising star on the country scene- a dedicated artist- Songwriter- 
9 PM -RUNAWAY DIXIE fabulous Bluegrass version of The Coads-with Jim Hermal-one of our top touring Bands   
approx 10pm - 
FIREDRUMS- HOT COCOA -

PROGRAM SATURDAY (FAMILY DAY)
9AM BUSH BREAKY - with Gary Fogarty-Errol Gray & friends 
10AM- Lawrie & Shelley Minson -This Husband & wife Duo are as good as it gets- Lawrie is Mr Tamworth- acknowledged as one of our finest ! Shelley is adorable!  
10.40AM - Allan Caswell -one of our finest Songwriters-Award winners & most prolific ! 
11.15AM- Jeff Brown - In my opinion -our best Balladeer- Brownie is the real deal- and writes a mean ballad or two! 
12.15 PM - Warwick Choral Society- every year they make us proud! These delightful Ladies - always immaculate- always shine! 
12,40PM -Andy Penkow - a fine artist- on the country charts- always on the road 
1PM . LUNCH BREAK
2PM  . CROW MOUNTAIN -Country/Folk Duo from Tamworth- 
2.30 PM- Peter Coad - Award winning Songwriter Balladeer- Peter & his family- have been a driving force for good  Aussie Country music  
3.30pm - Mick Angeles - our Ukulele Master- a great entertainer as well. 
4PM- FIRE TWIRLER -  CELTIC SOUND TRACK 
PROGRAM SATURDAY NIGHT
Our spectacular Fire Twirler - this bloke stole the show last year-fascinating everyone with his fiery display! 
6PM  William Alexander 
- this talented young bloke from the Territory- with great yarns & songs to share! 
7PM - Anderson Lane- great grand daughter of a Bushranger - a very intriguing family history -and a fine talent  
7.40pm - The fabulous Crow Mountain- from Tamworth- featuring fine fiddle and vocals ! 
8.40PM THE FABULOUS COADS -in full flight 
One of australia's best loved touring Bands 
FIRE DRUMS -HOT COCOA - 
BONY MOUNTAIN RADIO- our Internet Radio
Norma & Phil commenced Bony Mountain Radio back in 2012 ! to compliment & support Bony Mountain Festival -and the Artists who perform here. We have a following all over the world- but mainly UK/Ireland/Germany/Netherlands /Canada /USA & beyond . We live stream 24/7 and we are never off the air- Norma & Phil both present their own shows- along with Donnie Maher & John Elliot- (ex RainbowFM) a Warwick Community Radio- all of our Presenters bring their own musical choices -Norma -loves Celtic/Country/classic American Country! Always on the lookout for the latest fresh faces & new Artists- we have a special page -Bony Mountain Radio -on Facebook. on www.bonymountainfolkfestival.net
During the Festival for 2025-we will be doing Interviews- capturing this years Artists-to feature these Interviews throughout the year. So please register with HQ or Coffee shop-to book your Interview times!! 
SUPER SUNDAY 21ST
Final day of our Festival-is always special. 10AM- BUSH BREAKY- Gary Fogarty-Errol Gray
10.30AM - GOSPEL SHOW - featuring The Fabulous Coads-
Virginia has the voice of angel- but plays guitar like the Devil himself ! They are the best touring Band around .
11AM - Winner of Walk Up Awards-  2 songs with the Coads. 
11.10-AM- Steve Passfield - our Soundman- is a man of many talents 
11.30AM- Lee Ann Weeks -  (late arrival)  
12.PM - DOGGIE PARADE - all our pampered pooches take to the stage-in an hilarious -very popular !  EVERYONE GETS A PRIZE! 
1.30 PM - UKULELE BAND SHOWCASE -  
Mick & his 2025 students will show off their skills. 
2.30 AM - Brian Stitt  - our favorite Songwriter - 
3.30PM  MARKETS/STALLS- RAFFLES 
DRAWING OF ALL RAFFLES 
FAREWELL CONCERT- FROM 6PM 
6PM- Norma & Friends-  featuring - Sandy Lewis- Kevin Goodbun- Mick Angeles- Anderson Lane- Paddy (the Irishman & new comer- Lee Ann Weeks- Dubbo? TBA 

FAREWELL & SAFE TRAVEL TIL NEXT YEAR!! 
 

OUR COFFEE SHOP 
This year we will have our very own coffee shop! We know how much you all love your coffee! so do we-Phil has been working hard to get it all spot on- with a genuine Barista machine- to give you all your own Cappochino -long black- Late- Irish Coffee- -there will be someone there every day from 8am! until late! so right  next to HQ- and will be set up from Tuesday onwards! You can sit back & enjoy a serious coffee-a warm fire- comfy couch!  plus a pre loved shop! and other treasures!
Norma O'Hara Murphy
For those of you not familiar with Norma's history!  a short Biography on our hostess- Norma is retired (but not quite) this talented Aussie is the real deal- born in the bush, with a life long love of horses- this Lady has done it all from Show Jumping-to Camp Drafting, to riding in a real Race! to driving Trotters-breeding top class Qtr horses with her Stallion (Roc Again) until he passed away a few years ago. Norma has had a life long passion for horses-shown here competing in the Celebrity cutting in Tamworth, in 1993-as Female Vocalist of the year. Norma's musical career has taken her around the world- around Australia - from Sydney Opera House-to the outback & beyond. Also representing Australia in China & Japan - as well as touring the UK/Ireland .  But very hard to pry this Lady away from her country roots-& her beloved bush! Now semi retired Norma no longer tours-lives in Southern Qld- but still writing songs- a new album is in the wind!! and this  Bony Mountain Festival is a very special project! This is fifteenth year! so a big milestone! One special brand new song (Depot Hill) inspired by Rockhampton mates- is gonna be recorded soon!
The sounds of the bush!
Another spectacular sunset at Bony Mountain- painting this 100 yr old Iron Bark - in orange & gold . Bony Mountain is where traditional music comes alive -where we celebrate the best of original Aussie music- and songs from our heritage- Scottish/Irish - Pipe Bands- our best Celtic Bands - This year for 2025 -featuring  one of Australia's most dedicated Country Bands (The Coads) , also four of our best bush balladeers- bluegrass-celtic-blues- folk-country--bush poetry- Songwriters- 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! I love trees-we have planted thousands here at Bony Mountain,

COUNTRY COOKING -

THE SHACK

The Shack will feature all Country cooking- camp oven cooking- great steaks- hot chips- & much more-A new team -Casseroles-HotPots- all fresh homemade!! Ben will deliver his fillet steaks as well! Spaghetti Bol- Chicken Casserole- Cottage Pie- Fish & Chips- Meals will be available from Thursday -

FANCY YOURSELF A VOLUNTEER!

Gardeners/handyman- now for June /July/August!

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.

COFFEE CAFE- SHOPS! UKULELE SCHOOL

BONY MOUNTAIN

We invite you all to check out Bony Mountain Coffee Cafe- at the Festival this year! Real coffee- Cappuccino- Latte - long black ! There will be some pre loved clothing-as well, so you can browse. 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 camps -so go to BOOKINGS. there will be a LINK- to our ticketing this year! keeping it simple. or phone direct- 0493 079 039- 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-

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

PRESIDENT/COORDINATOR

OUR 15TH YEAR FOR 2025. 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 ARIA 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 ONSTAGE AT INAUGURAL FESTIVAL-2011

Norma with her girls & Sarah Granddaughter!

HEADQUARTERS COORDINATOR

Niki is Norma's eldest Daughter -a professional health care worker- a super qualified Volunteer- But has supported her Mum since day one! Michelle is also a qualified health professional-all get involved each year- Ben is Norma's youngest- lives on the property- runs The Shack-maintains the Festival site & has supported his Mum since day one. for 2025 will be Site Manager-also Managing (The Shack). -Ben has toured Internationally with his Mum -is a talented musician.

STEVE PASSFIELD

STAGE /SOUND/LIGHTS

Steve Passfield is as good as it gets! he brings a magic sound-every time! Fabulous to have him back again! I love working with him-and I know all the artists do too.

NIKI & FAMILY

BONY MOUNTAIN BAZAAR

Niki is a main force- Margerat-here with Grandkids- & other helpers-- as a family/kid friendly place to hang out- with comfortable seating- kids games/activities/retreat for Mums with babies! So all welcome- somewhere nice & cool- for some R&R.

THE SHACK

OUR COOKS INCLUDE Cougar Cook!

Our menu for 2025 will be very much of the homemade variety. With two very competent/dedicated country cooks in charge- there will be a varied menu- of Stews/Casseroles/Cottage Pies/Fish Chips etc

CATERING -FOR 2025

ICE CREAM

The ever popular Icecream Van will return- Saturday our family day- all the kids love their ice creams!

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We are experiencing beautiful rain- and more rain! mid winter now! and still 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,  My web sites- www.normaoharamurphy.com- currently off line! but will return next year,  my UTUBE site- lots of my clips on there- ! Our Festival FACEBOOK group- facebook/bonymountainfolkfestival  -please join us.