2016 Media Coverage
"Manning Winter Festival | Ambassador for 2016-2018 Announced"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3953437/manning-winter-festival-ambassador-for-2016-2018-announced/
"Power of Words and Music"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3949433/power-of-words-music-concert-at-the-taree-st-johns-anglican-church-photos/?cs=1467
"Tanya Saad returns for Manning Winter Festival Opening"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3913074/tanya-returns-for-manning-winter-festival-opening/
"Musical collaboration for Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3887190/musical-collaboration-for-manning-winter-festival/
"Look out for flash mobs"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3944090/look-out-for-flash-mobs/
"Composition to premiere at Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3922180/composition-to-premiere-at-manning-winter-festival/
"Call for nominations for Visual and Performing Arts Awards"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3739571/call-for-nominations-for-visual-and-performing-arts-awards/
"Plan ahead for 2016 Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3473895/plan-ahead-for-2016-manning-winter-festival/
"Manning Winter Festival | Ambassador for 2016-2018 Announced"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3953437/manning-winter-festival-ambassador-for-2016-2018-announced/
"Power of Words and Music"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3949433/power-of-words-music-concert-at-the-taree-st-johns-anglican-church-photos/?cs=1467
"Tanya Saad returns for Manning Winter Festival Opening"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3913074/tanya-returns-for-manning-winter-festival-opening/
"Musical collaboration for Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3887190/musical-collaboration-for-manning-winter-festival/
"Look out for flash mobs"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3944090/look-out-for-flash-mobs/
"Composition to premiere at Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3922180/composition-to-premiere-at-manning-winter-festival/
"Call for nominations for Visual and Performing Arts Awards"
http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/3739571/call-for-nominations-for-visual-and-performing-arts-awards/
"Plan ahead for 2016 Manning Winter Festival"
http://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/3473895/plan-ahead-for-2016-manning-winter-festival/
Celebrating Creativity
Times Extra [Thursday 12th June 2014]
The artistic talents and strong culture of creativity in the manning Valley is about to b put undr the spotlight. For the nxt three weeks, the "Magic of the Manning" Manning Winter Festival will promote and celebrate our diverse creative culture with events ranging from concert performances, theatre performances, art and craft exhibitions, a masked ball and the recognition of some of the area's valued contributors to the visual and performing arts.
The festival will be officially opened by ececutive officer and regional arts and developement officer of Arts Mid North Coast kevin Williams this Saturday (June 14)during Sinfonia Mind North Coast's "A Farewell Tribut" orchestral concert at St John's Anglican Church at 2pm.
The concert is paying tribute to honorary conductor James Hannah who is retiring after 8 years with the orchestra. Another highlight of th fstival is the announcement of the 2014 Visual and Performing Arts Awards recipients. Presentations, entertainment ad refreshments will be on at the Manning Regional Art Gallery on Friday June 20 from 6pm. This function features a specially commissioned work by composer Andrew Chubb, and a performance by world renowned harpist Marshall McGuire.
Earlier that day, between noon and 2pm, the Manning Winter Festival's ambassador, former local and author Tanya Saad will be the guest speaker at the Quota Intrnational of Taree luncheon, Wielding a Double Edged Sword. Tanya will speak on her memoir, From the Feet Up, which was released a couple of months ago. Tickets are $20 per person.
Saturday, June 21 will see the comunity digging out the finery for the "Magical Masked Festival Ball" at Club Taree. Music will be provided by Saxanova, Newcastle's leading jazz style band. For more information about th ball phone: 0418 692 107, Tickets are $60.
On June 22 the Music Over the Manning concert will see the talents of Myrial Ensemble, faturing some exceptional visiting musicians and former local Michael Bardon, and the Kantabile Chamber Choir combine as they perform a concert of harp, organ, instrumental and choral works. The highlight will be the preformance of John Rutter's Requim for soprano, mixed choir, organ and instrumental ensemble. The concert starts at 2.30pm at the St John's Anglican Church, tickets available at Movies Games and More, Victoria st Taree.
The festival will conclude on Sunday , June 29 with Art in the Garden, to be held a Manning Winter Festival president George Hoad's "Winchelsea Gardens" at 52 Alfred Rd, Killabakh, where btween 10am and 5pm beautiful gardens and garden art will be showcased. Entry is $5 and children free. Lunch and Devonshire teas will be available with all proceeds to go towards Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle.
Times Extra [Thursday 12th June 2014]
The artistic talents and strong culture of creativity in the manning Valley is about to b put undr the spotlight. For the nxt three weeks, the "Magic of the Manning" Manning Winter Festival will promote and celebrate our diverse creative culture with events ranging from concert performances, theatre performances, art and craft exhibitions, a masked ball and the recognition of some of the area's valued contributors to the visual and performing arts.
The festival will be officially opened by ececutive officer and regional arts and developement officer of Arts Mid North Coast kevin Williams this Saturday (June 14)during Sinfonia Mind North Coast's "A Farewell Tribut" orchestral concert at St John's Anglican Church at 2pm.
The concert is paying tribute to honorary conductor James Hannah who is retiring after 8 years with the orchestra. Another highlight of th fstival is the announcement of the 2014 Visual and Performing Arts Awards recipients. Presentations, entertainment ad refreshments will be on at the Manning Regional Art Gallery on Friday June 20 from 6pm. This function features a specially commissioned work by composer Andrew Chubb, and a performance by world renowned harpist Marshall McGuire.
Earlier that day, between noon and 2pm, the Manning Winter Festival's ambassador, former local and author Tanya Saad will be the guest speaker at the Quota Intrnational of Taree luncheon, Wielding a Double Edged Sword. Tanya will speak on her memoir, From the Feet Up, which was released a couple of months ago. Tickets are $20 per person.
Saturday, June 21 will see the comunity digging out the finery for the "Magical Masked Festival Ball" at Club Taree. Music will be provided by Saxanova, Newcastle's leading jazz style band. For more information about th ball phone: 0418 692 107, Tickets are $60.
On June 22 the Music Over the Manning concert will see the talents of Myrial Ensemble, faturing some exceptional visiting musicians and former local Michael Bardon, and the Kantabile Chamber Choir combine as they perform a concert of harp, organ, instrumental and choral works. The highlight will be the preformance of John Rutter's Requim for soprano, mixed choir, organ and instrumental ensemble. The concert starts at 2.30pm at the St John's Anglican Church, tickets available at Movies Games and More, Victoria st Taree.
The festival will conclude on Sunday , June 29 with Art in the Garden, to be held a Manning Winter Festival president George Hoad's "Winchelsea Gardens" at 52 Alfred Rd, Killabakh, where btween 10am and 5pm beautiful gardens and garden art will be showcased. Entry is $5 and children free. Lunch and Devonshire teas will be available with all proceeds to go towards Ronald McDonald House in Newcastle.
Author Tanya Saad named Festival Ambassador
Manning River Times
[16 April, 2014 ]
Author Tanya Saad has accepted the invitation to be the 2014 Manning Winter Festival ambassador. The appointment means Tanya will represent the festival and people of the Manning Valley over the next two years until the next Manning Winter Festival in 2016.
She follows in the footsteps of the 2012 festival ambassador, talented musician, Michael Bardon. Of Lebanese heritage and born and educated in Taree, Tanya is the acclaimed author of the recently released book, "From the Feet Up". this is a compelling memoir of her journey of self discovery after learning that she carried the BRCA 1 gene fault, which meant that she had a lifetime risk of 80 percent for breast cancer and up to 60 percent risk for ovarian cancer. Her decision to have a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery has led her to become an advocate fo raising awareness of preventative health opportunities. She also sees it as an opportunity to encourage people to overcome life's challenges with self determination and courage.
"I am very proud to be the 2014 Manning Winter Festival ambassador," said Tanya. "Not only does it mean that I can help promote the wonderful creative talent in the Manning Valley, but also encourage the people of the Manning to showcase and embrace the diversity of cultures amoung us." Raised in a family which enjoyed music, Tanya studied piano for 10 years before deciding on a move to concentrate on athletics and go on to tertiary studies. She has worked as a strategic advisor fo local, State and federal governments for much of her career. She has retained a love of the arts and is considering writing another book. "We are absolutely delighted Tanya is giving us some of her valuable time to support and promote the 2014 Manning Winter Festival," said committee president George Hoad. "Tanya is a vibrant and talented person who shares our pride in our beautiful Manning Valley."
Tanya will attend a number of events during the festival, which runs from June 14 to June 29. The program of events extends across the valley. "I would love to use my new found literary achievements to encourage the young and the not-so-young, to share their creative work and to persevere in their artistic endeavours," said Tanya. "The Manning Valley provides a perfectly beautiful setting to invoke the imagination and creative flair in each of us." If you wish to talk with Tanya about her book you can contact her on mobile 0404 604 517.
For festival Enquiries: contact president George Hoad: (02) 6550 5890; or program director Mave Richardson: (02) 6553 5412