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Bringing Country to the Coast

Shoal Bay Resort and Spa are proud to again be part of the Blue Water Country Music Festival where well over two hundred country music artists will perform throughout Port Stephens over the June long weekend.

This year’s line up of artists is bigger than ever before with Shoal Bay Resort & Spa playing host to a number of popular Australian country music artists. Free entertainment will be provided in the Country Club Hotel and Mermaids Bar & Grill with a line-up of country music’s finest including Handpicked, Michelle Little Band, Nick Cesta, Kate Ballantyne and Bec Willis. Back by popular demand, Ruckus will raise the roof at the County Club Hotel on Sunday 7th June from 8.30pm.

A highlight of the weekend will be an extraordinary “Live and Intimate Session” with Kirsty Lee Akers and Tracy Killeen at Shoal Bay Resort & Spa on Saturday 6th June. At just 20 years of age, Kirsty earned a CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) Golden Guitar Award for Best New Talent in 2008 and has quickly become one of the most sought after young performers in the industry.

Also taking the stage for this very special evening is Tracy Killeen, the vivacious redhead known for her integrative song writing, heartfelt singing and dynamic stage presence. Tracy has had huge success stemming from the Australian College of Country Music to her years performing as part of the award winning duo “SweeneyKilleen”.

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa’s Blue Water Country Music Festival entertainment guide:

COUNTRY CLUB HOTEL (FREE ENTRY)

Friday 5th June – Handpicked 9.00-12.00pm
Saturday 6th June – Michelle Little Band 8.30-11.30pm
Sunday 7th June – Ruckus 8.30-11.30pm

MERMAIDS BAR & GRILL (FREE ENTRY)

Saturday 6th June – Nick Cesta 2.00-5.00pm
Sunday 7th June – Kate Ballantyne 2.00-5.00pm
Monday 8th June – Bec Willis 2.00pm – 5.00pm

WHITESANDS CONVENTION CENTRE

“Live & Intimate Session” with Kirsty Lee Akers & Tracy Killeen
Saturday 7th June from 7.30pm – Tickets $30 & $39 pre booked

LIVE & INTIMATE DINNER PACKAGES

2 course dinner in Catch & concert ticket: $85 per person

Buffet dinner in Promenade Restaurant & concert ticket: $65 per person

Enjoy the natural beauty of Shoal Bay while enjoying the Blue Water Country Music Festival with accommodation packages available from $112 per person per night, twinshare including breakfast (Conditions Apply). For more accommodation options, please call Reservations on 1800 18 18 10 or visit www.shoalbayresort.com

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa, proudly supporting the 2009 Blue Water Country Music Festival.