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Curryfest 2008 – HOTTER THAN EVER!
World’s Biggest Bhangra Bush Dance
Getting fit at Curryfest 2008 will be fun – especially for those who join in the world’s Biggest
Bhangra Bush Dance on Saturday night and help to create a new World
Record! Better than aerobics! More fun than Pilates! More social than an hour at the Gym!
Coming to the 2008 Woolgoolga Curryfest, Bhangra is simple to do and is the latest global fitness craze….
Bhangra is perhaps the most virile form of Indian Folk Dances. Springing from the land of five rivers, it abundantly reflects the vigor, the vitality, the level of exuberance, and the hilarity permeated among the rural folk by the promise of a bumper crop.
Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of
Baisakhi (April 13) and is a dance of joy performed to the accompaniment of large drums called
dhols.
Internationally renown group “Sirocco” will be performing this energetic dance at the Woolgoolga Curryfest on Saturday 19th April culminating during the evening in an attempt to have what promises to be the
worlds Biggest Bhangra Bush Dance entered in the Guinness World Book of Records..!
Curryfest organisers, the Woolgoolga Chamber of Commerce Industry & Tourism is seeking participants to be part of the world record attempt. Who knows, this could be the new television dance show!
 Organisers encourage anyone with an interest in food, Indian culture and dance to visit beautiful Woolgoolga (known as “the missing piece of Paradise”) for the Curryfest and to enjoy a wonderful day out and then wine, dine and dance into the evening (and the Guinness Book of Records) to the exotic sounds of
“Sirocco”.
The band members of Sirocco to the right.. More info: visit www.siroccoz.com
Contact for more information about the World’s Biggest Bhangra Bush Dance:
Event Manager - Lyn Diskon - 02 6642 9700 bh - 0427 900 313
Entertainment Coordinator - Nicola Fraser - 02 6654 1408 - 045 991 521
Woolgoolga Bowling Club - 6654 1307..
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2008 performers line up:
 Kamahl (special guest appearance)
Kamahl is the name which, for over four decades, has identified the music and unique voice of a man who is one of the most sensational recording stars in Australian history.
His recording and concert career reached spectacular heights, including performances at the London Palladium and Carnegie Hall in New York. And so we see, the major ingredient for success in life is brilliantly exemplified by a human being who, appearing to have everything against him, always has two things going for him: courage and an absolute belief in himself. Without courage we never leave the trenches and without belief that we can defeat the enemy we never cut through the wire and lead the attack.
More information about Kamhal Visit:
www.kamahl.com
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Wasabi
T-roy Rodham & Rachel Maxwell are WASABI.
From their begginings 4 years ago WASABI have become one of the most highly regarded performance Duo's on the
Mid North Coast...
They are talented, fresh performers & unique arrangers of every musical genre they
approach.. Soul, Folk, Blues, Reggae, Dub, Ska... Passionate, WASABI have been described as innovators & clever
improvisers creating an astonishing musical atmosphere with a small ensemble...
lovers of music in all it's forms T-roy & Rachel retain elements of all their influences throughout their performances...
with African/Tribal undertones & a sometimes Middle Eastern feel, WASABI keep you
movin' & groovin' in a positive space. the past few years have been busy for WASABI playing charity gigs, environmental awareness gigs, private parties & support gigs & with an EP/DVD to be released in December 2oo7, Troy & Rach are looking forward to being run off their musical feet.....
WASABI take you out there, in musical wonderland...with an ecclectic array of sounds... & good dancing energy!!!
A NIGHT OUT WITH WASABI IS ALWAYS POSITIVE & MEMORABLE.
Between them T-roy & Rachel have close to 40 years experience in the music industry, having both played in various covers bands their dream was to eventually play & record their
own material. these dreams came into fruition in early 2003, when T-roy & Rach decided to hit the road.....& so became
WASABI.....
WASABI keep it real with their original material & their selection of cover material....
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Music of Joy
Music of Joy play traditional Indian bhajans
& other devotional music from songs of the spirit around the world.
When these auspicious songs are performed & enjoyed in a state of though less
awareness/ true meditation then both the performer & listener are lifted into the state of joy.
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Sardool Singh
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Tribal Earth
 Tribal Earth Belly Dancers in their stunning and colourful costumes.
Wearing their stunning costumes, two troupes of belly dancers prepare to perform.
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SheBangs
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Headland
Headland is based in the Woolgoolga area and grew out of a fertile collision of diverse musical styles. They were all taken by the freshness, fun and raw energy that they found in playing together. They have a core repertoire of wild jigs and reels, Celtic and Australian songs and traditional ballads but also play grinding blues and original compositions and contemporary music. 
Headland comprises Kevin Tierney (guitar / mandolin / harmonica / vocals), Mark Feeney
(irish flute / tin whistles / mandolin), Robbie Kirwan (lead vocals/ guitar), John Gallagher (vocals / guitar), Steve Dunick (fiddle / mandolin /vocals)
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LaBia Lazuli
La Bia La Zuli utilize soaring melodies, lush harmonies, energetic rhythms and hypnotic belly dance. Their repertoire focuses on dynamic original music and incorporates unique versions of classic covers.
Four powerful women draw on their personal experiences of relationships, politics, environmental concerns and spirituality to write their infectious songs on the quirks of life, love and the bastards they have met. La Bia La Zuli are;
 Lynney Grieves: Lead vocals, sax, flute, percussion, guitar, keyboards, bellydancer. Lynney is a talented singer/songwriter and has performed folk music, rock'n'roll and bellydance since 1983. An amazing performer, Lynney joined La Bia La Zuli in 2001 and continues to develop her remarkable musical strength.
Annie Wolff: Piano, percussion, keyboards and vocals. Annie is classically trained in piano and has performed in many musicals. A founding member of La Bia La Zuli, her experience includes Musical Director of theatre productions, singing a capella, teaching music for 17 years, and 13 years in contemporary bands.
Laena Jongen-Morter: Percussion, keyboards, piano and vocals. A self-taught musician, Laena went on to study Contemporary Music for four years with North Coast Institute, Grafton. A songwriter and founding member of La Bia La Zuli, she has performed in a capella choirs and varied theatre productions.
Chris Hazell: Vocals, percussion, keyboards and belly dancer. Chris has performed in theatre and musical productions, and as lead vocalist and percussionist in the duo Waterhouse. An award winning visual artist, Chris's talents also include wardrobe, design and makeup. She joined La Bia La Zuli in 2003.
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