Published in the Warrnambool Standard 16th March 2015
FANS from as far as Switzerland kicked up their heels in Terang during the weekend at the town’s fifth annual country music festival. Organisers said the turnout of more than 1000 people showed increasing popularity and indicated it could become a major part of the national calendar. “This was our biggest and best by far,” committee chairman Ray Worland said. “The quality of music was outstanding. It’s definitely got great potential to go to crowds of 2000 as the word spreads. The Swiss visitors had seen a poster while holidaying and decided to meet the performers in person.” Caravanners are an increasing component of the fan base. Terang’s racecourse resembled a mini camping grounds with more than 100 caravanners there for the festival. Many will stay on for several days before heading to Horsham for another festival. Among the drawcards was eight-year-old Sonny French, who already has his first album under his belt. He had fans enthralled with his solo performance, while his parents, Camille and Stuie French, were also popular stars on the program. “Sonny is quite an entertainer. The crowd loved him,” Mr Worland said. “We are trying to bring variety and also attractions for younger fans. “There was also a cowboy and cowgirl competition with one of the winners only two years old.” The program started Friday night with concerts at the racecourse and Terang Hotel continuing late into Saturday night at the racecourse and finishing yesterday morning with a farewell breakfast. Appreciation awards were presented to musical director Ian Boyd and performers Tim Farren and The Sherrahs who have been part of the program since its formation.
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