By:  John Westbury

Country music fans know what they like, which is why at least 400 people booked their space for the sixth annual Clarence Valley Country Muster before they left the site last year, and why wouldn’t they? With Terry Gordon (OAM) booking the acts, the line-up is first class all the way for the event that runs from October 22-28, 2018.

How’s this for a first-class line-up: Beccy Cole, Digger Revell, Wayne Horsburgh, Col Finley, Kiara Rodrigues, Charmaine Pout, Samantha Bellamy and Ray Pratley, Owen Blundell, Terry Gordon, Jeff Brown, Justin Standley, Craig Giles, John and Christine Smith, Dale Duncan, Graeme Hugo, Laura Downing, Lindsay Waddington, Anthony Baxter and bush poet Bill Kearns and friends.

Headlining the 2018 Muster on the Saturday night is multi-talented Golden Guitar winner Beccy Cole, armed with her much-anticipated new album, Lioness. Aussie Road Crew performers Libby O’Donovan, Bec Hance and Pete Wilson, Amber Joy Poulton, Allison Forbes, Kelly Brouhaha and Dan Murphy will add to the already exceptional entertainment roster. Bring along your dancing shoes on the Friday night for the one and only appearance of ’60s rocker Digger Revell and his band, because from his “Bandstand” days through to the main stage at Ulmarra, Digger never fails to impress.

For those yet to experience this camping and country music spectacular, it’s something you’ll quickly become addicted to. The atmosphere, the market stalls, the fabulous locally-brewed coffee, the working blacksmiths, the walk-up opportunities, the country music star street names, the fabulous food on offer and the picturesque garden setting – there’s nothing not to like about the Clarence Valley Country Muster!

With Wendy Gordon at the helm, sharing her magnificent property near Grafton, NSW with a few thousand “friends”, the whole event runs like clockwork from go to whoa. Year-round, green-thumbed Wendy lovingly tends her garden to ensure it’s looking picture perfect for Muster patrons.

Early birds can enjoy entertainment on the Tex Morton stage from Monday through to Thursday, starting at 6pm. If you’re a bit like Coster and short of a quid, why not front up for the fabulous Kross Kut Records prize package valued at $2000 for the best walk-up artist? You’ve gotta be in it to win it!

The winner also scores a spot on the following year’s Clarence Country Muster.

To secure your place at the 2018 event, visit www.cvcmuster.com.au or phone Wendy on 0432 741 947.

But don’t delay making your booking, as numbers are strictly limited.