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24.01.2022 Did you hear the one about when the horse walked into the bar? ... That will actually happen this Monday 5th August, on Backroads at 8pm on ABC1! Heather Ewart and the team caught up with some of the Back Block Bards family out at the Furlong shearing to talk about Bush Poetry, the BBB fundraising campaign and life in the Western Riverina! You’ll also see a horse ridden into the Merriwagga Black Stump Hotel, plus Pat O’Sullivan of the Hillston Spectator, Bimbo Lees and the ...drovers and a heap of awesome stories from the Hay to Hillston district! So please check it out and let us know what you think!

24.01.2022 734 books packaged and ready to hit the post in the morning! We have been honestly blown away by the response following the Backroads episode last week, thanks to everyone for your patience while we get orders away! We picked up an urgent reprint of the book on Friday afternoon and will be caught up in no time!! We really appreciate everyone who has reached out with messages of kind words and support, every bit helps and we hope you enjoy!

24.01.2022 He’d been on the road for weeks with cattle with an older fulla, They’d set up their stock camp roadside to the North of Cunnamulla... As always had a fantastic weekend at the Hungerford Field Days! ... Big thanks to everyone who came along and caught up with us at our BBB stall, despite the challenging season was great to meet and chat to a wide range of people and through book sales helped raise a further $565 for dementia research. Part of our Back Block Bards team Moc & Sheree Parker are instrumental in putting the Field Days together, a huge effort for the town of Hungerford, population 9, to welcome over 600 visitors and 79 exhibitors to the outback who are always well-supported, over $17,000 was raised for the Royal Flying Doctor in the Charity Auction on the day. Allan gave a recital of ‘Gender Non-Specific’ during the Charity Auction, plus ‘A Fiery Reception’ over the Field Day loudspeakers. Big thanks to Jenna, Lyn and Sheree for the photos and help setting up and running the stall! Will look forward to seeing you up there again in 2 years time!

22.01.2022 We are having a fantastic time at the Casino Bush Poets Shows! Jon, Allan and Graham getting the opportunity to share the stage in front of packed rooms with legendary names Ray Essery, Neil McArthur and Errol Gray at the Cecil Hotel Thanks so much for having us so far!

21.01.2022 REPRINTED!! Thanks for all the enquiries about Joan’s beautiful first book, by popular demand ‘Come Walk With Me - Wandering in the Wilderness’ is available again! As a special Thankyou, all orders received between now and Christmas will be PERSONALLY SIGNED BY JOAN herself ... Now, I haven’t actually run that past Gran yet....... so while I’m doing that, please get all Christmas orders in early to allow delivery www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com #backblockbards

19.01.2022 Wonderful article very well written, big thanks to The Land and Olivia

17.01.2022 Huge thanks to everyone who came out last weekend to the Barellan ‘Good Old Days’ Festival! There was a record crowd of over 7,000 people through the gate which wasn’t surprising as it really is a great Bush weekend with something for everyone! Jon and Allan were very well received by the crowd for the Saturday evening show and Poet’s Breakfast, where we spun some yarns alongside some great walk-up poets on the Sunday morning. ... We were thrilled to be a part of the event and we’ve already been invited back to be a part of next year’s Festival, so we’re looking forward to October Long Wkd next year with some fresh yarns and hilarious stories! Cheers

16.01.2022 $75,000!!! To celebrate our One Year Anniversary last Sunday 13th October, we were able to make another $25,000 donation to Dementia Australia Research Foundation, taking the total amount donated for the past year to $75,000!! This amazing result absolutely would not have been possible without the incredible support and generosity of the local communities and Australian public! ... From donations, purchases of the book and artworks, local communities are the heroes of the Back Block Bards bush poetry campaign And there’s plenty to look forward to in the next 12 months! We have more exciting shows and events lined up, a second book is in the early stages packed with hilarious new yarns and outback stories, and audio options so you can take your Bush Poetry with you anywhere you go! But above all thanks to everyone who’s been a part of the Back Block Bards campaign! As we get towards Christmas don’t forget there’s plenty of books available for your friends and relo’s Pictured below: 1st photo: Joan, Allan and Jon Vagg presenting the most recent $25,000 donation to Julie Barnett, Bendigo Bank Hillston, who very ably looked after the transfer. 2nd photo: the Back Block Bards book team. Jon Vagg, Allan Vagg, Graham Vagg, Joan Vagg, Heather Frewin, Moc Parker, Mary Vagg. #backblockbards

15.01.2022 His Excellency The Hon. Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, with poets Moc, Jon and Allan and his own copy of ‘Back Block Bards’ in Hungerford last weekend. The Governor jetted in for the 30th Field Days, was great to have him in attendance and for him to stop by for a chat!

14.01.2022 Huge thanks to everyone who watched this week’s Backroads! If you missed it it is being replayed tomorrow (Sunday 11th) on ABC1 and ABCNews Channel, please see photo for times. Also available anytime on iView. It was a wonderful episode of the Riverina region and we have been honestly blown away and are really appreciative of the response and incredible feedback over the last week! We have ordered a 2nd reprint of the book to keep in front and have been amazed at how far and wide people have reached out from, you guys are awesome!

13.01.2022 The perfect partnership doesn’t exi... Oh wait, except for Back Block Bards with our AWESOME local businesses selling BBB Books and CDs!! These guys have simply been incredible with their generous support for the campaign, and they have all your local needs covered. CDs are currently available from the Hillston Red Dust & Paddymelons Gallery and the Booligal Pub. More coming soon!... Books are available at the following: HILLSTON - Red Dust & Paddymelons Community Gallery BOOLIGAL - Booligal Pub HAY - Hay Newsagency - Hay Tourist Information Centre COWRA - Ginger & Gelato Gift Shop HUNGERFORD - Hungerford Tourism & Driver Reviver Centre DENILIQUIN - Peppin Heritage Centre - South West Arts Gallery TOORAWEENAH - Tooraweenah Pub If you get the chance please call in and support these super local businesses, grab a beer, grab a newspaper, a local gift and maybe even grab a copy of ‘Back Block Bards’ while you’re there! If you or a business you know of would like to help make the Books and CDs available, please get in touch via our page Also available at our Online Store: www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com #backblockbards #buyfromthebush #buylocal

11.01.2022 So what’s this bit of poly-pipe for? Dad, that’s the microphone. I know, just saying it could do a proper job on an old scrub cow.... Rehearsals are underway in the Back Block Bards Studio! Hope you’re as excited as we are, the first Back Block Album coming soon in 2020!

11.01.2022 Awesome weekend Thanks for having us and glad we could contribute to what really is a great show. Highly recommend everyone to pencil the weekend in for 2020

10.01.2022 Why was 2009 NOT a highlight year for The Land's 'Hunks & Spunks' Competition? Meet the Back Block Bards!! Have just learnt how to add Pages to the new Website, so please feel free to check out the short bio's and get to know the Bards, the people behind the stories!... Also details of Upcoming Events, Campaign Timeline and more! https://backblockbards.com/pages/meet-the-poets

10.01.2022 Want to get hold of our new LIVE album ‘Circle Work In The Carpark’ but it’s been years since you blew the dust out of the old CD player in the car? No worries !! We have Digital Download Cards available to download the album straight to your computer, phone or device! I do miss the days of the massive CD-slab tucked under the passenger seat, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the yarns of the Back Block Bards with you straight from your phone or iPod! ... You can jump straight on here at: www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com to purchase a card for you and/or someone else, to download the album and you’re away! All proceeds to DARF #buyfromthebush

09.01.2022 Introducing our BRAND NEW Digital Download Cards for our New Release ‘Circle Work In The Carpark’ Album! Supported by Procards.com, the Digital Download Card is an alternative to the CD and supplies you with a Unique Code to download a Digital version of our album straight to your computer, phone or handheld device! More info at our Online Store:... www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com

09.01.2022 Back Block Bards on Tour coming up! Come out and enjoy the following festivals and see us live on stage! - Darlington Point Spring Festival, Darlington Point, Sat 14th September - Jon will be on stage during the day, times TBA.... - Barellan The Good Old Days Festival, Barellan, Sat-Sun 5th-6th October - Jon, Allan & Graham are headlining the Poet’s Breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings plus an evening show on the Saturday night. More to come, watch this space!

08.01.2022 EARLY RELEASE!! Circle Work In The Carpark the DEBUT ALBUM from Back Block Bards!! Looking for something to listen to during a long run at home? Are you on the road trying to avoid bouncing off the borders? After some company in isolation? We had planned to launch our CD earlier in the year, but in the light of everyone doing their best to do the right thing and stocking up on beers and canned food, here it is!... Recorded LIVE with an audience at Wangaroa, ROTO NSW, ‘Circle Work In The Carpark’ features 2 of the Back Block Bards, Jon and Allan reciting some of their most-requested poems from the first book as well as some All-New Rippers! The CDs are $15 each + postage, again every dollar raised from Back Block Bards is donated to the Dementia Australia Research Foundation to support ongoing research. We have so far donated $75,000 to DARF and will have some further exciting announcements to come later in the year. Available at our new-look Online Store: www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com , or follow the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of the page Details of local sellers to come soon, as always thanks so much for your support! Also huge shout out for their awesome work on this project! Harvey O’Sullivan & Studios 301, Sydney Melinda Anderson & Mad CDs, Benalla Dave O’Sullivan & Ultraprint, Griffith #backblockbards #buyfromthebush

06.01.2022 $100,000!!! Very proud and excited to announce the Back Block Bards have reached a total of $100,000 donated to the Dementia Australia Research Foundation! This incredible figure would not be possible without the incredible support we have received, to everyone who has contributed, donated and offered assistance through to every person who has enjoyed our books and CD of bush poetry. Thank you to everyone!... As part of Dementia Australia’s 2019 Dementia Grants Program, the ‘Back Block Bards Project Grant’ is one of the Research Projects currently running throughout 2020, investigating the biological basis of Cognitive Reserve, a protective property of the brain known to delay the onset of Dementia although little is known about the mechanisms of how it works. With greater understanding, these protective mechanisms could be harnessed as a way to delay the onset of dementia. Also thanks to the Back Block Bards family and committee for their work so far, we have loved every bit of the campaign and have more exciting projects on the way! Please feel free to get in touch with the page #backblockbards

05.01.2022 A very special release of Joan’s stunning first book has just hit the shelves! ‘Come Walk With Me’ by Joan Vagg is a beautiful 132-page artistic journey through the flora, fauna and landscapes of the Lakes, the Hills, the Rivers, the Scrublands and the Plains of Western NSW. Featuring artwork, poetry and rich observations of the landscape that Joan has amassed during her lifetime of living in and wandering through Outback NSW, this really is a one-of-a-kind publication.... As a special bonus, I can guarantee these books have been personally signed by Joan, I dropped in un-announced and we did them over a cuppa yesterday afternoon! But there’s only a limited number of these available left so don’t walk, run to: www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com , or hit the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of our page for this truly unique journey through Outback NSW.

03.01.2022 Father’s Day SPECIAL!! And what better way to celebrate than with a CD by the Bard’s own Father’n’Son combo, Jon & Allan... PLUS our Best-Selling book ‘Back Block Bards’ (Moc, Jon, Allan, Graham, Heather, Joan, Naomi & James), put together as a BBB Father’s Day Gift Pack for the one time price of $35! Only available until September 6!... Give ‘em to Dad, keep one for yourself, even keep both for yourself, but whatever you do don’t miss out! Available at our website: www.back-block-bards.myshopify.com Loved the book, already my favourite read! ... Best stories from the bush I’ve heard ... The CD is great, I pulled up to a gate but couldn’t get out to open it until the poem finished! #buyfromthebush #backblockbards #fathersday

02.01.2022 Saturday orders CDs and books to hit the post Monday morning

01.01.2022 $50,000!!! It’s only been 10 months since the launch of our campaign, but the Back Block Bards have now donated $50,000 to the Dementia Australia Research Foundation!! What an amazing result so far! Through book sales, generous donations from the public, Bush poetry tours, art exhibition and quilt auctions, it simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible response and support of you guys!... And we’re not done yet, please see our website or Facebook page for details of upcoming shows and details of where you can find our book. Thanks again guys and please stay in touch, we really appreciate the messages and feedback!

01.01.2022 Please note our brand new website! www.backblockbards.com everything BBB is up there so feel free to check it out Stay cool and have a great long wkd

01.01.2022 Huge shoutout to these awesome local businesses for helping out the Back Block Bards campaign and selling books! We are fast approaching another significant milestone and couldn’t do it without your ongoing support, really appreciative! HILLSTON - Red Dust & Paddymelons Community Gallery... BOOLIGAL - Booligal Pub HAY - Hay Newsagency - Hay Tourist Information Centre COWRA - Ginger & Gelato Gift Shop HUNGERFORD - Hungerford Tourism & Driver Reviver Centre DENILIQUIN - Peppin Heritage Centre - South West Arts Gallery MT HOPE - Mt Hope Pub TOORAWEENAH - Tooraweenah Pub If you get the chance please call in and support these super local businesses, grab a beer, grab a newspaper, a local gift and maybe even grab a copy of ‘Back Block Bards’ while you’re there! Consider it a $25 donation to Dementia Australia, and we will give you the book for free #backblockbards