Welcome Wintersun Friends to the final Newsletter before the 2011 Festival starts in a couple of weeks time. Below is an update on some highlights to look forward to. But first we would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Nick Curran from the states who was due to headline at this years Wintersun Festival but to due having to undergo radical treatment for his cancer, will be unable to attend. We wish Nick all the best for a speedy recovery and look forward to hearing him performing again real soon. The fabulous Deke Dickerson is steppin in to do most of Nick's advertised events so we are certain you won't be disappointed.
Did you know that Wintersun Nostalgia Festival now has its own Facebook page? Click
Here and
like[/i] our page to be kept up dated:
Wintersun has a new “tab” called “Vintage Alley” on the Website. It’s full of awesome events and competitions - Click
Here to check it out today.
The Market Place:
• Merchandise Stalls: with many & varied stall holders coming to Port Mac you can be sure of a great shopping experience. Vintage Lovers, Car Enthusiasts and more are catered for. Not only is there shopping at the market place on Friday, Saturday & Sunday but it is also the place to be to participate or just watch the Cake Bake Competition which will be held in Stall No A5. You can also get primped and preened for your night out at a couple of different stalls where the ladies will have their Vintage Hair salons Open..The Market Place is always a hype of activity so plan this on your itinerary after a lazy breakfast at one of the many fabulous restaurants Port Macquarie has on offer.
**NB: Although almost full, there are still a few merchandise stall available so if you are interested then visit:
CLICK HERE TODAY to book your place...
• Cruzin magazine is proud to partner up with Wintersun to bring world famous Kustom Kulture artist Max Grundy out for his second visit to Wintersun. Max will be making a special trip to Wintersun while en route to Germany from his home town of L.A , that is some serious detour! This will be a rare chance to meet Max in person and to purchase some of his art and merchandise direct from the man himself.
Max will be located in the marketplace along with the crew from Cruzin Magazine over the main weekend. Drop by, check it out and say Hi..
**Street Parade** - We still have plenty of room in our street parade, if you need help finding a truck send us an email and we will try to help.
The Dance Floors:
o When searching & securing venues for this year’s Wintersun, The committee made sure the dance venues had the best of dance floors... you can be assured. Of course we are not talking about the street but inside venues where there is a dance floor, you can be sure it’s a good one. No need for Powder, hoppers or lux I hear ....
The Accommodation:
Very Central, Very Affordable and although starting to fill up, there are lots of options.. Suggest you visit:
FIND A PLACE TO STAY Shake, Rattle and RAIL your way there from Sydney:
Take a journey into the past with CountryLink offering daily services between Sydney and the Festival plus a special ‘Rock 'n' Rail’ train departing on Friday 10 June for the long weekend’s biggest Festival program. There will be live rock’n’roll entertainment onboard and dancing in the aisles as the memories of Elvis, Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, Richie Valens and others come alive. The cost is $99 for return adults and only $1 for children under 15 travelling with a family member. On Monday 13 June, a tour bus will take rockers back to Sydney - a chance to sit back, relax and chat to other rock 'n' roll fans and tell stories of the weekend gone by. Countrylink also have daily trains from Brisbane to Port Macquarie check QR Rail for days and times.
To register your interest for the CountryLink Rock 'n' Railer, e-mail us today;
Cameron.Nicholls@railcorp.nsw.gov.au .
Some Highlights to look out for:
o The Pretty Things Peep Show – First Time to Australia – Direct from New York and a First for Wintersun.. Don’t miss this live show with the best in sideshow, burlesque and vaudeville (5 June) - at The Glasshouse.
o Rockabilly HQ (@ Port Panthers) will be smokin hot with the biggest entertainment line up in Australia. Don’t bother trying to buy a ticket for one of two shows it will be too hard to pick, just buy the whole Special Pack for $100 and be done with it OR if you want to add your swing nights then get the Special Combined Pack for $140. Too Many Acts to list here but check out the entertainment page for the full line up.. We have artists flying in from all over Australia and the World to put on fantastic shows for you.
o The 2011 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist™ Contest – Australian heats to compete in Memphis (USA) during Elvis Week 2011 for the grand title and $25,000 in cash prizes (9,10,11 June). – Fully Booked for Contestants but still plenty of room for spectators – so Elvis Fans – Get your tickets today... Held @ The Glasshouse
o Truly, Madly, Stylish – Australia’s premiere vintage stylist and model helps you navigate the pitfalls and passion of fifties fashion – A truly Unique Opportunity to learn from one of the best and an event not to be missed.. $15 and you’re on your way to a Truly Madly Stylish Wintersun - Booking through Wintersun Ticketing - (9 and 11 June) @ The Glasshouse.
o The Lindy Charm School for Girls Workshop – perfect your pin curls, refine your rolls and practice your pout with a vintage makeover just for the ladies - This class will seel out - Bookings through Miss Chrissy - Email:
lindycharmschool@gmail.com[/email - (12 June) @ the Glasshouse.
o Cake Bake Competition – get baking and present your most creative cake in your best vintage dress for this popular cake competition - Email Chrissy to enter your cake: Email: email=lindycharmschool@gmail.com]lindycharmschool@gmail.com (11 June). - Fabulous prizes sponsored by
www.teaandtreasures.com.au o The Wintersun Vintage Fashion Parade – Not 1 but 2 parades: see a bevvy of beauties strutting their vintage clothes, lingerie and swimming costumes plus wear your finest and walk the catwalk yourself following and be in the running for some fabulous prizes....(2pm both days - 11th on Prestone Records Rockabilly Stage at the Food for less Car Park and 12th June is at Glasshouse forecourt).
o Car Events – Allocation for up to 1500 pre 1974 Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars expected with static displays and cruises. We are still taking Car entries at the Qld Office up until Friday 27th May 2011, after which you will need to register at the local Port Mac Wintersun Office from Friday 3rd June which will be located at the Glasshouse Theatre main entrance.
o Big Nights of Swing – The Wintersun Swing Rave (10 June) - St Pauls school and the Swing Sensation Ball (12 June) - Port Panthers Club with Loads of swing bands to keep you dancing all night.
o Learn to Dance in an Hour? It’s possible with the right dance instructors and that’s what we have at Wintersun... Great Dance Instructors. The Dance Teaser Classes organised by Team Probyn have such a winning formula that they are constantly packing them in.... For as little $6 per class you learn from some of the best dance instructors in Australia and you get to try out so many dance styles. Brush up on what you know or try something completely different... Indoor sports stadium - (Wed 8th, Thur 9th & Fri 10th).
o The Best of Wintersun – a final display of dancing, car displays, food, drink, entertainment and concerts - Regional Sports Ground (13 June).
Hot off the Press: Wintersun 2012 (25th B`day)
When: 1st to 11th June, 2012
Where: Coffs Harbour
That’s right kids, Wintersun can now confirm that we will be celebrating our 25th Birthday in Coff’s Harbour... Start planning your annual holiday, it’s going to be one huge celebration....
Further Information:
Wintersun offers many free events. Ticketed events cost around $20 each. For the official Information Booklet go to
www.wintersun.org.au. Ph: 1300 1 ELVIS
(1300 135 847)
For all Merchandise, Tickets and Entries from 3rd June onwards will be at the Wintersun Office at Port Macquarie which will be located at The Glass House Theatre - Main Entrance -
www.glasshouse.org.au**Please check our facebook page or the Wintersun Website Entertainment page for any updates & changes to line up.**
