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Stars unite for National Slim Dusty Day
Some of the biggest names in Australia have gotten behind an industry led campaign to have an Aussie icon's legacy celebrated on JUNE 13th by officially recognising the day as NATIONAL SLIM DUSTY DAY.
 Music historian Glenn A Baker said “Slim Dusty Day is a day to celebrate our musical heritage. Slim Dusty articulated the very essence of Australia for a great many Australians”.
With 2013 marking the 10th anniversary of SLIM DUSTY’s passing (19th September 2003), identities from across Australia and around the world has united to pay tribute and support the proposed NATIONAL SLIM DUSTY DAY initiative to be declared on his birth date of June 13th.
Stars already backing and supporting the proposal include KEITH URBAN & NICOLE KIDMAN, LEE KERNAGHAN OAM, KASEY CHAMBERS & SHANE NICHOLSON, RAY HADLEY OAM, DICK SMITH, BECCY COLE, ADAM HARVEY and Slim’s wife JOY McKEAN OAM to name but a few.
DICK SMITH, Australian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist said “I urge everyone who shares my admiration of Slim, to get behind National Slim Dusty Day, to honour the man who etched our history into song. We must ensure that the legend of Slim Dusty and his Australian story – our story – is never forgotten”.
"Slim Dusty is not only the voice of Australian Country music, but the voice of the spirit of Australia. I was honoured to not only know him, but to call him a mate. We toured together, we recorded together, and I was forever changed by his passion for the music, the people, and the country he loved so much. Smart as a whip, funny as hell, as loyal as the day is long, and the perfect personification of what an Aussie is all about! Nic and I are both proud to add our voices in support of recognising June 13 Nationally, as 'Slim Dusty Day'!!!!!!" - Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Australian Country Music legend LEE KERNAGHAN said, “In the steps of Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson, Slim Dusty embedded our culture and heritage into history. For over half a century Slim touched our hearts and minds through the music he made and the life he lived. National Slim Dusty Day is a way for all Australians to come together to celebrate our musical heritage, the people’s King of Country and the everyday Australian's who make our country great”.
Now a decade since the loss of the national treasure, Australian identities have come together to voice their support of the NATIONAL SLIM DUSTY DAY to ensure his musical legacy continues to be recognised annually.
Australians are asked to register their support seeking the favourable consideration of the Australian Government to mark Slim's birthday as "National Slim Dusty Day". To show your support, please click on the following link:
slimdustycentre.com.au/signupforslim.htm
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OPENING OF CENTRE UPDATE
Whilst the Slim Dusty Foundation recently learnt that their application for funding under Regional Development Australia Round 2 was unsuccessful, the team continues to work toward securing the funds to complete the final stage, mainly being the interface road works, and the exhibition construction and installation. Once these elements are funded and commenced, the Slim Dusty Foundation will be in a position to advise an opening date of the Slim Dusty Centre.
In the meantime, should you wish to put your details on our Newsletter Database, please email admin@slimdustycentre.com.au we will endeavour to keep you updated.
Thank you for your ongoing interest and support of The Slim Dusty Centre.
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SLIM DUSTY CENTRE |
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Just as Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson took the Australian bush to the world so too did Slim Dusty. |
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During his 60 years on the road entertaining Australians everywhere, Slim Dusty took the culture of the Australian bush to ordinary people through his unique style of Country Music. |
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Slim Dusty dreamt of a centre where the memorabilia collected all over Australia during his long and illustrious career could be shown, and where visitors would be involved in an interactive journey through the heart and soul of Australia. |
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To build the Slim Dusty Centre, we need your help. |
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Fittingly, The Slim Dusty Centre will be built in Kempsey, NSW, Slim’s home town. |
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Your tax deductible donations, big or small, will make Slim’s dream a reality. |
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The centre will also develop scholarships to assist young talented musical artists to obtain the best possible start to their country music careers. |
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To make your tax deductible donation call the Slim Dusty Foundation on:
1800 18 SLIM
1800 18 7546 or Click here |
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 The Slim Dusty Centre project is an exciting initiative, which will be a fitting tribute to celebrate and commemorate Australian Icon and Country Music legend, Slim Dusty AO MBE, in his birthplace of Kempsey, New South Wales. The Slim Dusty Centre will be a world class centre, of national significance, depicting the life and achievements of Slim and the way in which his music has reflected the changing face of Australia. The first stage of the Slim Dusty Centre will be an exciting and innovative museum, café/dining area and museum shop. In November 2005, the Honourable Tony Kelly, MLC, Minister for Lands, made the exciting announcement of the new site for the Slim Dusty Centre, being 12.08 hectares of Crown Land on the Pacific Highway at South Kempsey.
This site has been enhanced by an additional 5 acres of land secured by the Foundation in January 2007, to provide optimum highway frontage and increased exposure for the Centre. Currently, the project has entered a very exciting phase. The new design on the fresh site has developed into an inspiring creation, that in itself, will become a National Icon.
From here, it is a relatively short journey to the famous Pub With No Beer at Taylor 's Arm, and as a package, these destinations will create an inspiring and fulfilling tourist experience.
Slim,
his wife Joy McKean OAM, and their family, have always been steadfast in their commitment
to the project, both personally and financially, with Slim being
intimately involved throughout the planning and approval process,
until his sad passing on the 19th of September, 2003, which
ultimately deeply affected the entire country, with waves of
condolences from throughout the nation and indeed, the world. |
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"Joy and I look forward to the eventual opening
of a venture that will showcase not just my music and my
life, but the role that Australian Country Music has played
in the culture of the North Coast of NSW, and indeed, Australia.
I believe too, that it will be of great benefit to the town
of Kempsey and the district of the Macleay Valley."
Slim
Dusty AO MBE - January 2003 |
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Establishment of the Slim Dusty
Centre will be a fulfillment of a long held, though
distant, dream. Slim and I have always wanted a
home for the memorabilia of a lifetime spent on
the road throughout the length and breadth of a
country we both love. We have always hoped, too,
for every person who hears our music to understand
the real Australia , and the Australians whose
lives we have tried to put into song. Hopefully,
the Slim Dusty Centre will provide an insight into
this Australia of ours; will be a centre of pride
to the Macleay Valley; will be a living example
of everything that makes this nation unique to
the world. A huge wish, but one that I believe
we can accomplish. I see it as a friendly celebration
of Slim’s long career, his wonderful music
and how our songs have constantly reflected the
changing face of urban and outback Australia. I
also see it as something embodying Slim’s
special, personal feelings for the Macleay Valley.
Joy McKean OAM
Songwriter & Performer
Chair Slim Dusty Foundation |
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New Billboards: Pacific Highway Kundabung and Bellimbopinni, proudly sponsored by Hot Graphics, Kempsey McDonalds and Sports & Outdoors |
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