The
John Williamson
GREAT AUSTRALIAN MUSTER
Arena Spectacular

2010 will be the 150 anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland otherwise known as the Toowoomba Royal Show to you and me.

Over the past 8 years I have created Arena Spectacular’s for the show as the feature evening entertainment including, Ned Kelly, Waltzing Matilda Story, Salute to the Outback, Phar Lap and The Man from Snowy River. Over 2000 local performers and individuals have participated in these productions and I’d like to invite you all to be register your interest in being involved in next year’s “John Williamson GREAT AUSTRALIAN MUSTER Arena Spectacular”

The production will be a celebration of 150 years of culture, events, people and places within the Darling Downs. Acknowledging the people of the region from the traditional owners through to the unsung heros that have lived amongst us for over a century. Also iconic action sequences that are representative of the regions such as mustering cattle and sheep, rodeos and Kick A#$%s Utes.

Music and dance will feature alongside John Williamson.

WANTED:

Feature Singer to duet with John Williamson

150 voice student choir

Accomplished Musicians to make up John’s live band

Indigenous Performers

Poets and Actors

Models

Dancers (lots of dancers)

Music Director

Artists

Circus Acts

Harness Vehicles & Horses

Sheep & Shearing

Working Dogs

Costumes Manager, Sewers and designers

Back Stage Crew & assistants

Set Builders & Prop finders

John Williamson Great Australian Muster Registration Form

Name * 

 

Day Phone number * 

 

Mobile  

 

Fax Number  

 

Postal Address  

 

e-mail  

 

Age ( not compulsory)  

 

What would you like to do in the Arena Spectacular? *  Singer,dancer, musician, horse rider, stage crew etc.

 

How did you hear about the auditions?  

 

Are you able to commit to the rehearsals and performances the week of the Show? *    No Yes Depending on what sequence you are in and what role you are playing you may have to meet once a week for a few weeks leading up to the show to practice. Show week you would be needed Mon (12 Apr) - Sat (17 Apr) nights from 6pm to 8:30pm. This may change.

 

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The call is out now for Musicians i.e. mandolin, violin, guitar, piano accordion and musical coordinator, Whip Crackers, Feature Male and Female Singers, Riders, Singers that ride and whip crack, actors, harness vehicles, stage managers, camera operators, dancers, choreographers and more...

To be part of this exciting production all you need to do is let us know who you are and what you would like to contribute to the production. You may register for an audition / interview by filling out the registration from below. An Ozworks representative will be in touch soon. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about opportunities that exist at the 2007 Toowoomba Show call the office on 07 46347 400.

To download "The Schedule" of rehearsals and performances the week of the show click HERE. You must be able to commit to "The Schedule" in order to be considered for an audition.

John Williamson Great Australian Muster Registration Form

Name * 

 

Day Phone number * 

 

Mobile  

 

Fax Number  

 

Postal Address  

 

e-mail  

 

Age ( not compulsory)  

 

What would you like to do in the Arena Spectacular? *  Singer,dancer, musician, horse rider, stage crew etc.

 

How did you hear about the auditions?  

 

Are you able to commit to the rehearsals and performances the week of the Show? *    No Yes Depending on what sequence you are in and what role you are playing you may have to meet once a week for a few weeks leading up to the show to practice. Show week you would be needed Mon (12 Apr) - Sat (17 Apr) nights from 6pm to 8:30pm. This may change.

 

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Producers of this year’s feature attraction at the Moss Vale and District Show are searching for the stars of the 2007 feature attraction. “The Waltzing Matilda Story” staring Dennis Mudd as the Jolly Swagman will be performed each evening of the show at 7pm and is expected to feature over 400 local performers.

This spectacular event will be a journey back to the time and place where our country’s favorite song was written by Banjo Patterson in 1895. It is also an enchanting insight to the mystical characters of the day. Including Banjo’s fiancée Sarah Riley and Christina McPherson who has been accredited to actually writing the tune to Banjo’s poem.

Waltzing Matilda is the original FAIR GO story, written at a time in our history when we were the closest we’ve ever been to civil war. Some say that it signifies the establishment of the Australian Character and the birth of our great nation.

For more information on this production go to "The Waltzing Matilda Story" page.

The response from the 2006 Arena Spectacular has been terrific and organizers of the Moss Vale Show are very excited to once again offer this unique community based entertainment under theatre lights with concert sound where the locals are the stars of the show.

Audition dates will be soon so watch this space. People and groups are encouraged to register for the following major and minor performance and backstage roles.

Sarah Riley – Banjo’s fiancée. Late teens early twenties. Would be an advantage to own horse and be able to ride. (vault)

The Jolly Swagman – Story teller / Bush Poet  (CAST)

Christina McPherson - Advanced level violin player.

Dancers – Modern, Jazz, Irish and Tap.

Horse Riders – For choreographed sequence to music holding Australian Flag. Must have own horse.

Harness Vehicles – Heavy and light horses.

Actors – protesting sheep shearers.

Mass Choir – To participate in our “We are now a Nation” Finale` sequence.

Female violinist

Musicians – To be part of our Show Band. Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Accordion, mandolin and others.

Hay Stacking Teams – 3 teams of 4 are needed to participate in an action packed hay stacking competition in the show.

Back Stage Crew including sound and lighting operators

Set Manager

Also needed are entertainers to perform throughout the day at the show and to appear in the evening entertainment program before and after the Arena Spectacular.

If you are interested in being involved on stage or behind the scenes of this exciting presentation fill in the below form and an Ozworks  representative will be in touch with you soon.

Good Luck!

To download the rehearsal and performance "schedule" for The Waltzing Matilda Story during the week of the show click HERE.

MOSS VALE AUDITIONS NOW CLOSED

Come and be part of the Gold Coast Centenary Show ARENA SPECTACULAR. 

This will be our BIGGEST production ever. The ARENA SPECTACULAR will be performed each night of the show in the Main Arena at 7pm. Show Dates are Aug 31st to Sep 2nd 2006.

Download "the schedule" here. This is the commitment document the week of the show including all rehearsals and performances.

Fill out this form to register for audition / interview.

   

Story Teller – Bush Poet, Comedian or Actor. Could be a comic Duo.   

Aboriginal Dancers & Artists

Feature Female Singer

Feature Male Singer

Dancers

Chorus Singers or Choir

Horse Riders

Drovers & Cattle

Bronk Riders & Rodeo Personnel.

Stock Men & Brumbies

Musicians

Musical Coordinator

Choreographer

Line Dancers

Motor Bike Riders (Club)

Outback Utes

Artists

Stage Managers & Helpers

Sound Operators

Lighting Operators

Cameras and Projection Personnel

And more.

The Sunshine Coast Show - June 15 to 17 2006.

SUNSHINE COAST SHOW AUDITIONS CLOSED 

"the sunshine coast schedule"

North Coast National Lismore- Oct 18 to 21 2006.

NORTH COAST NATIONAL SHOW AUDITIONS CLOSED 

"the Lismore schedule" Please download this form and read before you fill out the audition / interview registration form.

It's your show.....BE PART OF IT!

 

This exciting production of "Phar Lap" Champion to a Nation will be the feature attraction at the 2006 Heritage Toowoomba Royal Show. "Phar Lap will appear in the Main Arena each night of the show at 7pm followed by the Fireworks at 8pm. This is the most ambitious production that we have attempted to date. Phar Lap is an icon of the Australian Horse Racing industry and all Australians recognize the 17.1 Chestnut Gelding as an Australian Champion succeeding against all odds.

The Phar Lap story has something in it for everyone and is anticipated to be very popular with the local show audiences over the 4 performance nights. We are now looking for stars of the show on two legs, not four. You are invited to register to be part of this exciting production.

Performers and Crew needed are:

Actors  - Male & Female to play key roles in the Phar Lap Story.
Dave Davies - American
Hugh Telford - Who bought Phar Lap at an Auction
Harry Telford - Phar Lap's trainer
Tom Woodcock - Strapper
Vi Telford - Harry's Wife
Emma - Tom's fiancée
Bob Lewis - Jockey
Jim Pike - Jockey
Jockeys - x 8
Dancers
Swing Band or Musicians
Feature Singers - Jazz & Cabaret Style.
Vintage Cars and Drivers
Costume Coordinator & Makers
Make up artists
Stage Managers
Horse Riders
Sound Operators
Lighting Operators
Camera and Video Production Suppliers and Operators.

It's your show.....BE PART OF IT!