BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@focis.org.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225053Z URL:https://focis.org.au/events/bush-dance-on-churchill-island-saturday-18 -april-2026/ SUMMARY:Bush Dance on Churchill Island - Saturday 18 April 2026 - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \; This event has been cancelled due to lack of interest.\n\n \n\n Date: 18 April 2026\n Time: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm (Gat e opens at 3:00 pm\; the music starts at 3:30 pm)\n Venue: Shearing Shed\, Churchill Island\n Address: Samuel Amess Drive\, Churchill Island\, VIC\, 3925\n Buy Tickets Online: Event cancelled\n\n\n\nPresented by the Blackb erry Jam Bush Band: Blackberry Jam is renowned for its fun\, entertaining bush dances and entertainment for all occasions. \; Entertainment can include their Emily the Emu character\, didgeridoo\, whip cracking and saw playing and many rollicking Australiana tunes and songs. \; Blackberr y Jam has performed for dances to the delight of many\, many thousands of groups and organisations over the past 15 years.\n \;\n\nThe Bush Danc e promises to be an unforgettable afternoon filled with lively music\, tra ditional Australian dances\, and the camaraderie of friends and neighbours . \; This event is an opportunity for us to come together as a communi ty and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.\nThe afternoon will feature l ive music\, experienced dance callers\, and a welcoming atmosphere for att endees of all ages and dance abilities. \; Whether you're an expert da ncer or simply looking to have a good time\, the Bush Dance has something for everyone.\nPlease remember to bring your own refreshments for the afte rnoon\, as this will be a BYO (Bring Your Own) event. \; It's a chance to enjoy your favourite snacks and beverages while taking part in the fes tivities. \; We encourage you to pack a picnic basket with your prefer red treats to ensure a delightful and comfortable experience\, or buy refr eshments at the café before 4 pm. \; This is a family event and will be alcohol free.\nTickets:\n\n Adult (person aged 16 years and over): $35. 00\n Concession (Pensioners\, Seniors\, Full-time Students\, Apprentices): $28.00\n Family1 (1 Adult plus children aged 15 years and under): $45.00\ n Family2 (2 Adults plus children aged 15 years and under): $80.00\n\nTo s ecure your tickets for this event\, we offer two convenient options:\n\n O nline: You can purchase tickets online at this address: Buy tickets on-lin e \; Simply visit the website\, select the number of tickets you need\ , and complete the secure online payment process. \; You will receive your ticket(s) by email\, which you can print or download to your smartpho ne.\n At the Door: Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. While we encourage you to buy your tickets in ad vance to secure your spot\, we will have a limited number of tickets avail able for purchase on-site unless sold out prior.\n\nPlease note that there is no price increase from the 2025 admission cost.\n\nPatrons are recomme nded to arrive before normal island visiting finishes at 4.00pm.\n\nPlease note that this is an alcohol-free event. \; Other refreshments may be purchased at the café before 4 pm or bring your own. CATEGORIES:Special Events LOCATION:Churchill Island Shearing Shed\, Shearing Shed\, Samuel Amess Driv e\, Churchill Island\, VIC\, 3925\, Australia GEO:-38.499704;145.337983 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shearing Shed\, Samuel Ames s Drive\, Churchill Island\, VIC\, 3925\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Churchill Island Shearing Shed:geo:-38.499704,145.337983 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR