Eight hours of music in a laid-back village setting PLUS the Annual Art Exhibition
The famous annual Peel Jam and Art Exhibition is on again this Saturday 9 November as the fund-raising event for the Peel Recreation Reserve and the historic Old School House which serves as a community hall.
Now in its 13th consecutive year, the Peel Jam presents extremely talented Bathurst region musicians performing a range of musical styles in a beautiful laid-back rural village setting at the Peel Recreation Reserve, 8 West Street, off Dempsey St, Peel.
The wide range of music genres include Folk, World, Jazz, Funk, Indy, Acoustic punk, Folkgrass, Pop, Rock, Blues, Rockabilly, and Groove.
Principal organiser of the Peel Jam, Christine Butler, said the 2024 Peel Jam hosts a range of performers from school students through to established singer-songwriters and some very hip combos.
“We have around 60 musicians performing this year, with ages from 10 years-old to those who could have attended Woodstock, even if they didn’t,” Christine said.
“It’s wonderful that so many talented local Bathurst musicians are willing to donate their talents to the Peel Jam, and provide a great afternoon of music.
“We have scheduled a solid eight hours or more of music starting at 12pm, with each set running between 30 to 45 minutes, until sunset-twilght.”
The lineup includes notable acts the Academy of Music Stage Band, Felix Albert and the Gentlemanly Two (rockabilly), original singer-songwriters Andy Nelson and Jon Wilby (poignant folky goodness), Liquid Culture (psychedelic groove), and the Shot Rollers (original rock).
The Peel Jam will again host a concurrent art exhibition (12pm to 6pm) with works by talented regional artists for sale.
“In a change of format, this year four artists will present their works, including sculpture, and all sales contribute to the upkeep of the Reserve’s Hall in which they are displayed,” Christine said.
The invited artists Karen James, Jane Patterson, Kerri Twigg and Louise Ranshaw will be exhibiting their work, with all artworks for sale. Karen and Jane will also be demonstrating their artistic talents and skills in the main room of the Hall.
The annual Peel Jam and Art Exhibition is a fund-raising event for the Peel Recreation Reserve. Entry is $10 for individuals and $20 for families; cash and card payment accepted.
Patrons can bring a picnic if they choose, plus folding chairs or a rug to spread on the lawn, hats, sunscreen and all-weather gear as weather can vary.
Several market-style stalls and food and beverage vendors will also be on site. These include Renzaglia Wines, Cosmo Brewing, Robi’s Kitchen spicy Sri Lankan food, and the Peel Volunteer Rural Fire Service will sell BBQ sausage sandwiches and pulled pork buns (cash only).
Other merchandise will be on sale, including for the first time ‘Peel Jam’ earrings, and the popular limited edition Peel Jam T-shirts. Bring your spending money! Peel RFS BBQ is cash only.
A mild sunny day is forecast but it could turn cool in the evening so come prepared, bring your woollies. But please don’t bring your dogs or pets.
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