ROCKING THE TOWERS
This event is more than just music ... it will also have a street parade, markets, short film festival, kids entertainment, food vendors, and a citywide treasure hunt
Legendary
Australian musician Ross Wilson will bring the 50th-anniversary party of one of the country’s biggest hits to Charters Towers.
He was the frontman of iconic Aussie rock band Daddy Cool and this year was the 50th anniversary of when their toe-tapping hit, Eagle Rock, topped the music charts.
Later in his career, Ross also performed in the band Mondo Rock and helped write and produce hits for Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham and the Skyhooks.
Ross said he had been touring the country to help celebrate the milestone and was excited to be able to add the Charters Towers’ Rush Festival to the schedule.
“I’m looking forward to getting to the gold city and playing in front of a passionate crowd,” Ross said.
“It’s even more special to celebrate this personal milestone for me while also celebrating the 150th anniversary of the declaration of the gold fields at Charters Towers.
“I was able to take my 50 Years of Eagle Rock right across the country while also playing at events like the Nimbin Roots Festival and Bluesfest Byron Bay.
“I am excited that I now get to go to Charters Towers, play in one of Queensland’s most historically-important towns and help them celebrate their exceptional milestone.
“I plan to play all the favourites, from Eagle Rock to Come Back Again, Cool World, Come Said the Boy, State of the Heart and more.”
Ross will join artists Busby Marou, Kate Ceberano, Dragon and Russell Morris for the three-day festival.
Charters Towers Regional Council Mayor Frank Beveridge said it was exciting to see such big-name artists coming to the gold city.
“These acts are the headliners for our Rush Festival, which is all about celebrating 150 years of the declaration of the gold fields and the beginning of Charters Towers,” Cr Beveridge said.
“This event is more than just music and will also have a street parade, markets, short film festival, free kids entertainment, food vendors, a citywide treasure hunt and a live broadcast of the NRL finals on Sunday.
“I encourage anyone who wants to come along and help celebrate this special milestone with us to get their tickets now.”
Rush Festival is from Friday, September 30, to Sunday, October 1, at Charters Towers.
To find out more information or to book tickets, go to the Visit Charters Towers website www.visitcharterstowers.com.au