PREPARATIONS are well underway for this year’s Dalveen Rural Fire Brigade Backburners Ball.
Last year saw nearly 250 people converge on the Dalveen Hall and dance the night away to the sounds of pub rock and blues by the Mic Travers Band.
Jim Mitchell, First Officer of the Dalveen Rural Fire Brigade, said ticket have already gone on sale and he expects them to sell quickly.
“This year Sasta, a traditional thumping Irish band from Brisbane, will headline along with the very talented Brisbane-based Mic Travers,” Mr Mitchell said.
“Sasta has performed all over the country and has headlined with international artists.
“The band members include Rocky Towey (accordion), Micheal Hughes (vocals/ guitar/ bodhran/ bouzouki), Kevin Higgins (uilleann pipes, whistles, flute, guitar), Fred Graham (fiddle) and a pick of several other wonderfully talented musicians.
Now in its third year, the Backburners Ball is the brigade’s major fundraising event for the year and continues to draw interest from far afield.
“This year we expect a lot more people to stay overnight and make the most of the night,” Mr Mitchell said.
“There’s no charge to camp on the oval adjacent the hall.
“We have limited the ticket sales as the hall and surrounds can comfortably accommodate around 300 people, so it’s a case of first in, best dressed.
“If you haven’t already got your tickets, you’d better get ‘em,” he added.
Mr Mitchell stressed it was a family friendly event and the dress code was casual.
“Don’t let the name fool you – it’s not a ball in the traditional sense,” he said.
“You won’t be waltzing to the tunes these boys play.”
The night will kick off at 6pm, with a licensed bar ensuring ball goers’ whistles remain wet.
Food will be available early in the evening and there will be fires placed around the hall to keep people warm and raffle prizes drawn throughout the night.
Money raised will be put toward the installation of toilets and showers in the fire shed.
Tickets are available from Granite Belt Cleaning and Hospitality Supplies in Maryland Street, Stanthorpe, Sams Fruit Shop at Cottonvale, the Dalveen Post Office, the Summit Store at The Summit or by phoning Nathan Parkes on 0488 300 356.
Head to the Backburners Ball Facebook page to keep up to date with preparations.
The Backburners Ball 2015 will be held on Saturday 28 March from 6pm until at Dalveen Hall, Pine Crescent, Dalveen, Queensland.
Entry is $15/adult or $40/family of two adults and children.
