Oz Day at the Daly is back

THE Dalyston Football Club is very pleased that it was again successful in receiving a grant from the National Australia Day Council to hold the Oz Day at the Daly family festival. 

The Dalyston Recreation Reserve will come to life as it hosts another great family day on January 26, where the community can reflect, respect and celebrate.

Now in its third year this event showcases quality local talent and creates an affordable, safe day out for families from throughout Bass Coast. 

The program from the previous events has been expanded with some new activities and another amazing fireworks display planned to finish off the night.

Once again there will be carnival rides, face painter and other kid’s activities together with live bands and a super screen. 

Dalyston Football Netball Club president Andy Thomas is rapt with the fantastic community days the previous festivals created, and the great feedback received. 

“I loved the sight of the Dalyston families walking through the gates and as the town continues to grow we expect OZ Day to continue to grow also. The car loads of families that made the trip out really appreciated the entertainment, the relaxed atmosphere and room to move on the oval. We are proud of the role the Dalyston Football Netball Club plays in bringing the community together and events such as Oz Day at the Daly build and strengthen this connection.”

A key consideration when selecting the bands is to engage local groups and if possible young emerging performers. 

The quality of local talent is outstanding and this event continues to give great exposure to these performers.

Oz Day at the Daly is a ticketed event and tickets are now available through Try Booking via   https://trybooking.com/CFAKR

Local talent on show

In keeping with its intent to promote up and coming local talent emerging local band Thursday@5 will kick off the entertainment for this year’s festival.

Made up of lead singer Jess Geyer, bass guitarist Connor Sim, drummer Daniel Watson, guitarists Thomas Kaldvee and Sam Robson, with Dustan Britt on keyboard and vocals, the band will play a full range of classic rock music.

Forming around two years ago with all members under 20 years of age, the band has been working with local music legend Leigh Owens to hone their skills and are beginning to get more gigs around the district. Lead vocalist Jess Geyer’s amazing voice is growing in range, and she is a real emerging talent.

Twenty-one-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist, Imogen Price from Phillip Island will hit the stage with her unique take on indie-folk songs; offering hummable melodies and heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics delivered with her lilting and commanding vocals.

Imogen has performed support sets with Vanessa Amorosi, Wendy Matthews, Russell Morris and Pierce Brothers. Even at the tender age of 21 she has established herself has a very polished performer and continues to develop her craft.

Mark Howard and Dave Manning are the Times and also from Phillip Island. This versatile and dynamic duo plays the best music from the past and present and have performed at festivals and events throughout the region.

Mark and Dave have performed together for many years and have developed an amazing rapport in the community. They are a very popular and experienced outfit and will headline the festival.

Oz Day at the Daly is a ticketed family friendly event at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve on Australia Day. Catered for the Dalyston Football Netball Club it includes children’s activities and a 9.30pm fireworks display.