2023 Broken Creeek Muster weekend 13th – 15th October...
   Usually held over second weekend of October – commencing Friday night.

VBPMA Committee has decided upon a new venue for the 2023 Muster. A true ‘Aussie’ setting at the BROKEN CREEK BUSH CAMP just 15 klms from Benalla, off the Shepparton road. More information will be added to the Facebook page when the program firms up further.

Broken Creek Bush Camp Facebook page has current news...please join the group – CLICK HERE.
NOTE ... Venue is ideally for self contained Caravaneers, Motor Homes, and campers. NO Powered sites. Beautiful rural setting, see www.brokencreekbushcamp.com.au and Facebook page.  All enquiries re the venue to Camp Management Doc Hair 0428 574 799.   A large fridge, excellent cooking and kitchen facilities available within a large under cover area enclosed on 3 sides.  There is also a separate outside stage with a large hardstanding area for use in good weather.  BYO Chairs and food.  There should be at least one night when Pizzas will be able to be ordered.  Showers with hot water, flushing toilets.  Day and/or evening visitors are welcome.  VBPMA enquiries: Jan Lewis 0422 848 707 or Tim Sheed 0438 861 271.   No entry fee for Muster or segments.  However a donation would be appreciated for Saturday night Concert.

Muster Event Programme...

2023 BROKEN CREEEK MUSTER WEEKEND proposed program.

FRIDAY:
6pm Friday Meet and Greet.

SATURDAY:
8.30 – 10.30am  Bush Poets and Singers Breakfast. Smoko. Various entertainment.
2.00 – 4.00pm    ANZAC Tribute.
7.30 – 10.30pm  Concert with selected performers.

SUNDAY:
8.30 – 10.30am  Bush Poets and Singers Breakfast. Smoko. Novice performed poem. One Minute poem.
12.00 noon         Muster ends. Assistance with packing up appreciated.  ( Join VBPMA $10 pa. )

For Muster Programme and Novice Poet entry forms, email Jan info@vbpma.com.au

Download membership form CLICK HERE.

Victorian Song Championship...

"Overall Vic Champion"

2019 – Wayne Anderson & Jane Crowe
2018 – Dona McQueen
2017 – Richard Bushnell
2016 – Dona McQueen
2015 – Pengally Lane (Basia & Phonse)
2014 – Christine Middleton
2013 – Christine Middleton & Tim Sheed
2012 – Neil Higgins

"Non Original Song"

2019 – Wayne Anderson & Jane Crowe
2018 – Dona McQueen
2017 – Liz Seaton
2016 – Dona McQueen
2015 – Elysium
2014 – Basia Olejniczak
2013 – Christine Middleton & Tim Sheed
2012 – Neil Higgins

"Original Song"
2019 – Wayne Anderson & Jane Crowe
2018 – Dona McQueen
2017 – Michelle Ferguson
2016 – Rusty Tin (Rick Webb)
2015 – Pengally Lane
2014 – Maggie Somerville
2013 – Ray Lobo
2012 – Christine Middleton & Tim Sheed


Click below to check out the other great events.
Annual Victorian Championships...click here

 

Past Award Winners at Muster...

Performer of the Muster
2019 – Lorraine McCrimmon
2018 – Christine Boult
2017 – Sue Pearce

Poet of the Muster
2016 – Sue Pearce
2015 – Colin Milligan
2014 – Jenny Markwell
2013 – Jenny Markwell
2012 – Val Kirley

Yarn Spinner of the Muster
2016 – Jim Carlisle
2015 – Ken Jones
2014 – Mick Coventry
2013 – Mick Coventry
2012 – Colin Carrington

Note, we no longer have a Poet or Yarn Spinner of the Muster. They were dropped when Performer of Muster was introduced in 2017.

Carol Reffold Memorial One Minute Poem...

2019 – Jan Bentley

 

Ross Noble Memorial Novice Poet...

2019 – Ben Hoeksema
2018 – Seamus Foley
2017 – Liz Dorsett
2016 – Dona McQueen
2015 – Julie Morris
2014 – Ken Prato
2013 – James Howard
2012 – Was not held.

Val Kirley

Val Kirley – Poet of the Muster 2012.
VBPMA and Weary Dunlop statue After the ANZAC Tribute at Weary Dunlop statue.
Peter Rowlands and 'Chip' on his shoulder.jpg Peter Rowlands with his Corella ‘Chip’ on the shoulder.
Christine Middleton and Tim Sheed 2013 Victorian Song Champions – Christine Middleton and Tim Sheed.