FESTIVAL -2018- AND 2019- and 2021 - PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL. But over the last eleven years-so many supporters-Volunteers-Helpers-Campers-people who believed in our Festival- who had faith in our project-and most importantly shared the vision. Sharing the vision- way back in 2011- Supporters- Rainbow FM- back then were our greatest supporters- but many others have helped- with in kind support- by lending Buggies-Quad Bikes- I approached Southern Downs Regional Council -to obtain permission to hold the event- then met with representative- Anne Doherty- who gave me some of the best advice ever. And looking back now -it is this advice & support- from our local Council Members-Councilors who attended the Festival over the years that has been so crucial. Often officiating one year-  our local Member of Parliament Lawrence Springborg also attended (pictured) - this support has been ongoing during the whole eleven years! Of course our volunteers play a huge role- their belief in our Festival- their continued dedication is another reason we have survived . In the middle of Droughts- Floods- and some very difficult years- even a mini Tornado- when we were basically wiped out. Broken trees- debri everywhere- only about two weeks out from our Festival- and a scene of total chaos- our SDRC came to our rescue -sent a mop up team-with Chain Saws- trucks- Machines- and a complete crew- we were able to go ahead with our event. The place looked a bit ragged- I guess- but nevertheless our wonderful crowds still flocked in- sypathised- took photos- signed our (Tornado Tank) and so we soldiered on- as we do- come rain ,hail, or shine! . Nearly every Business in Warwick has supported us at some stage- it makes me personally feel very satisfied that I have achieved what I originally set out to do- creating a Community event to bring the entire Community together and make a special event that we can all be proud of. I believe I have done this & it is critical to small regional areas-to be united & stand together so we all stay strong during these hard ecenomic times! SDRC s generous support enabled us to run a TV/Media campaign which really boosted our local crowd last time . Several Community Groups are very involved every year & benifit from our crowd with Catering -(CWA) and Raffles (Blush Foundation) and an Auction conducted by  Shane Webke ( our VIP Special Guest) Shane supports this Auction/fundraiser every year- we are supported Young Care again for 2019.  In 2018 we became an Incorporated body- (Not For Profit) so we are fighting hard to get Funding and support to enable us to grow & survive in tough times. After several years of drought- the Covid -we have been through the mill. We thank all of our wonderful locals who support us- Warwick Pipe Thistle Band- Wheatvale School Choir- Warwick Choral Society- local Ultra Golden CM Club- Warwick & District - and many local artists & Performers! SDRC team are so supportive & believe in our Bony Mountain event- events Officer Jonno- is dedicated and very supportive this is what keeps us going!   STAY STRONG & SURVIVE!

QLD MEMBER LAWRENCE SPRINGBORG & WHEATVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR.