At only 17 years of age, Billy White is well on his way to a hugely successful theatre career. Billy is an accomplished actor and director, writes his own music and is an independent film maker. FOCUS talks to Billy about his blossoming career and upcoming productions.
What is it you love about the Mid North Coast region, having grown up here?
Well, we all met on the Mid North Coast; it was where we travelled from when we first started touring, and it was a place we always looked forward to returning to after touring.
Seeker Lover Keeper came to fruition when three of Australia’s favourite female artists decided to work together. Sarah Blasko, Holly Throsby and Sally Seltmann will be bringing their new collaboration to Bellingen this month. Sally takes us behind the scenes.
Jesse Emmanuel is the Coffs Coast’s own diva. Last year she performed at Channel Nine 2010 Carols by Candlelight and has just come off the back of a tour with her father and uncle – Phil and Tommy Emmanuel. Jesse gives us an insight into her blossoming career.
Bluejuice are set to entertain their fans again with their sizziling 2011 tour. Teaming up with Philidelphia Grand Jury and Purple Sneakers DJs this time as they embark on their tour of the East Coast.
Joe Robinson has come a long way from humble beginnings in Temagog, a small town west of Kempsey. He got his big break when his sensational guitar skills saw him win Australia’s Got Talent, and now he is based in Nashville, Tennessee. We catch up with Joe in the lead up to his Sawtell concert in january.
I think the event is awesome and a great alternative to turning right out the heads and heading south to colder weather.
Ebb n Flo is one of the Coffs region’s favourite musical acts. With their Reggae infused sound, they are starting to make it big on the festival scene and are gaining more and more radio air time. Singer Reo Hita fills us in on the details …
Mei Wei Lim is an internationally trained and highly skilled pianist living here on the Coffs Coast. She is heavily involved with the Helfgott Scholarships and regularly performs with the North Coast Performing Arts Association. Mei tells us more about her love of music.
The Living End have had us rocking out to their unique Rockabilly infused sound for over twelve years now. We catch up with double bass player Scott Bradley Owen, in lead up to their appearance at The Open Arms Festival this November.
