2012 Great NSW Country Pub Songwriting Competition
And the Winner is…..
It’s time to charge your glasses with Tooheys News and toast the winners in the 2012 Tooheys New Great NSW Country Pub Songwriting Competition.
Congratulations!
First Prize – Terry Lockley of Lidcombe, NSW, for “The Local”
Second Prize – “Simply Bushed” of Douglas Park,NSW, for “Chook Raffle”
Third Prize – Louise Egan of Lavington, NSW, for “Bar Flies”
Fourth Prize – Tootie Hiles of Toowoomba, QLD, for “At the Pub Baby!”
And congratulations to all our finalists for their sensational songs and the great performances at the concert at The Pub in Tamworth on 24 January 2012.
With country music legend, Brian Howard emceeing proceedings, the concert attracted a great audience and was a great opportunity for the AHA (NSW) to showcase its commitment to the live music industry during the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival.
“The concert was a sensational success and a true credit to the quality of the talent of our finalists,” Colin Waller, AHA (NSW) Treasurer and event organizer said.
“We definitely found some great pub songs in our search this year.”
In addition to the performances from the finalists, concert goers were wowed with a special performance by two stars of Australian country music, Stuie French and Lee Forster, who joined the judging panel and then performed songs from their new album “Longnecks and Rednecks”.
SPECIAL THANKS TO…..
- Our Sponsors, Tooheys New and APRA AMCOS, without you, events like this would not be possible.
- Joan Douglas and her dedicated judging panel including Lawrie Minson, tough job with such great entries.
- Master of Ceremonies Brian Howard, a true master of the microphone.
- Stuie French and Lee Forster, you really added the extra WOW factor!
- Joan and Bevan Douglas and the staff at The Pub, great effort guys!
- All those who entered!
- The media for their great support for this unique event.
- Project Manager Lyndall Lee Arnold, great work LA!
