The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club is getting ready for its Easter Country Music Festival at the Nambucca Bowling Club from April 20 to 21.
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The festival promises two days of toe-tapping tunes and a chance to help two local charities, with proceeds from the event going to Macksville's Palliative Care Service and Riding for the Disabled.
Assistant President June Pettiford has helped organise the event since it started six years ago and says this year's line-up is among its best.
"Every year we are excited by the opportunity to showcase great Australian country music talent over two days during the Easter break," Ms Pettiford said.
Headliners on Saturday include Tamworth Hands of Fame inductee Lindsay Waddington, aka Waddo, along with Trevor Reeves, Kerry Walsh, Freddy Brown, Backtrakkin' and Rob Breeze.
The line-up on Sunday includes festival favourites Johnny Warren with Sister Rose, and the surprise talents who take up the Open Mic Challenge.
"People come from all over the state, and interstate, to enjoy the music, the relaxed atmosphere and the country hospitality of the Nambucca Valley," Mrs Pettiford said.
"This year's festival will be extra special as we remember our long-time president and life member, the late John Gibson, a man who loved the valley and country music."
The two charities will share proceeds from the festival; admission is $10 for five hours of music on April 20 and $5 for six hours of music on April 21. Doors open at 12 noon on Saturday and 11 am on Sunday. Raffle prizes will also be offered featuring accommodation, cash and Easter eggs.
"We are delighted to lend a helping hand to two very worthy services in the valley, Riding for the Disabled and Macksville District Hospital's Palliative Care Service," Mrs Pettiford said.
