March 2009 VOLUME 12

PROGRAM PRIMED FOR DOWNLOAD

The complete 2009 Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster Program of Events booklet is now available to download. It contains all the information you need to plan and coordinate your 2009 Muster experience. If you would like to download a copy, please click here.

Alternatively, the booklet will be arriving at the Kununurra Visitor Centre and accommodation houses this week, so pick-up a copy next time you’re in town.

Please note, the program is a 6MB document and therefore, depending on your internet connection, may take some time to load. For quicker access, check-out the ‘Ord Valley Muster – What’s On’ section on the website.

EXCLUSIVE CIRCLES

The Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience is undoubtedly top of the list of must-do’s during this year’s Muster. And, thanks to feedback received from our regular concert-goers, you now have three ways to experience the diamond event of the west.

1. The Silver Circle is an exclusive, reserved seating area with premium concert viewing. Ticket holders receive a gourmet picnic hamper prepared by Karen Sheldon Catering and comfortable low beach chair seating. It’s the perfect alternative for people who want their catering taken care of, but still enjoy the relaxed ambience of a lakeside picnic setting. Tickets $200 per person.

2. Of course, the highly sought-after Kimberley Fine Diamonds Corporate Circle will be back in 2009 with pre-dinner cocktails and canapés, a delectable three course menu, MadFish wines, James Boag beers and exclusive stage-side reserved table-seating. Tickets $450 per person (all inclusive).

3. And, for those who simply want to BYO esky, picnic rug and hamper – general admission tickets are available for $75 adults, $25 children and $180 family (2 adults, 3 children).

For more information and Circle tickets, please contact the Muster office on 9168 2720 or email. The Kununurra Visitor Centre can be contacted on 9168 1177 or email for general admission tickets.

TAKING IT TO THE STREET

For five consecutive years, Nexus Freight has literally been the roadtrain behind the Muster. Trucking everything from tables, chairs and port-a-loos along the lonely road from Perth to Kununurra to ensure each year’s two-week celebration goes off without a hitch. They are the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to help an isolated town like Kununurra, create a world-class festival.

Given their love of the open road, it’s fitting therefore that this year’s Muster closing party has been named in their honour. The Nexus Street Party will be a celebration of everything us Aussies love most. Dress-up in your Aussie outback best, enjoy a relaxing time with family and friends, listen to live music and feast on a good selection of Kimberley tucker.

And, the best part is, it’s free! So don’t forget to mark Sunday May 24 as another Muster Must Do event on your calendar. Check the website for more information.

WONDERFUL WATER

It wasn’t all free love and hippy heaven in the sixties. Well, at least not in Kununurra, where the region’s most important asset was being built - the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA).

In 1963, the ORIA was constructed, creating Australia’s largest man-made dam, Lake Argyle, providing water irrigation for over 117 km² of farmland and power to the local community.

The Muster’s newest tour - Dam to Land - The Ord Irrigation Story explores every aspect of the of the ORIA - from the stunning wildlife surrounds of the Ord River and Lake Argyle, to the intricate irrigation systems used by local growers to harvest the region’s agriculture.

This full-day tour includes lunch, afternoon tea, river cruise, coach tour, expert commentary from the team at the Ord Irrigation Cooperative, visits to working farms and much more.

Dam to Land will be held on Monday 11 and Tuesday 19 May. A limited number of tickets are available for $195 per person. For bookings, please contact the Kununurra Visitor Centre. or for more information, visit the website.

FISHING MAD

We’re not talking about the frustrations every angler experiences trying to bag a barra (that’s another story all together!) No, this is about a place in the far southern reaches of WA at the picturesque, Madfish Bay. According to local folklore, the bay’s tranquility is broken when the two tides meet, causing the fish to leap into the air as if in a complete state of madness! (Actually, the more I think about it, maybe this is a barra story!)

In all seriousness though, the wine coming out of Denmark this vintage is exceptional, and as such we are extremely pleased to introduce MadFish Wines as our newest platinum sponsor. Like all things West Australian, MadFish has a philosophy to produce wines that are without pretension or fuss for people who enjoy the simple pleasures of life: family, friends, food and wine. MadFish wines are noted for their pure, fresh and clean characteristics.

Who better to have on-board to celebrate this year’s Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster? Cheers!

WIN A CELLAR OF MADFISH WINES

As proud sponsors of the 2009 Ord Valley Muster, MadFish Wines are kindly offering all Muster supporters the opportunity to WIN A CELLAR OF MADFISH WINES. That’s one dozen wines delivered to your door every month for six months (wow!). To enter, simply click here and join the MadFish Fish Bowl Wine Club where you’ll receive special member prices; access to new release and cellar door only wines; information about MadFish events; and much more. Good luck!