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! BUT WE MUST HAVE BOOKINGS BY NOVEMBER 20TH? call us -0493 079 039
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.
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-
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 Barbies! CATERING! you can order Pizza- Hungry Jacks-Fish & Chips .
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 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.
MUST BE BOOKED BY NOVEMBER 20TH- 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! If we get enough interest-okay-if not we will cancel- try next year!
FAMILY- $50 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.
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!
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.
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!
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. 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-
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.
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.
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.
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-
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 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!
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.
WE REMEMBER OUR PATRON- GRAHAM BUCHNER!
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE GOLD! THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL! SANDY & JUDE ON THE JOB .
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.