Kelly Country Pick 1997-2019

27/07/2023

Wow have not seen this in a while, good times. The KCP ran for 23 years last one was 2019.

A quick overview of the 2012 Kelly Country Pick - a winter Bluegrass and Old Timey Pick held in Beechworth, Victoria (Australia) each August. www.kellycountr...

17/03/2022

Hi Friends,
The new owners of the Priory have advised me, by email, that they can no longer host the KCPThe victorian government has provided 200 million to support the "Positive Start Program" no doubt the Priory has been doing it tough as many accommodation and tourist businesses have over the past two years. They are running back to back school camps and using the weekend to prep for the next lot.The Old Priory has been a great place for more than twenty years, with over 200 beds and plenty of space for our event. no more.We have accommodated up to 60 musicians in the past, Subsidised by Pam Bell the previous owner (bless her I miss that laugh) and the new owners in 2019. without this support I can no longer run the event.
So sadly I have made the decision to draw the line and stop the KCP. We have had a good run and we will all miss it.
Mountain Grass will carry the flag and I will assist where I can, Rick Pann the new President ? not sure of his title, has some good ideas and is working to provide a good program for November.
I will post this on Facebook to let folk know of this decision, those of you who have brought tickets can have them refunded.

All's not lost. I have some possibilities in my neck of the woods, keep and ear out .

keep on picking
love and peace your ex director

Peter H

08/06/2021

HI folks,
We keep hanging in there, I will keep you all posted on the path forward. The Covid situation is making it difficult for tour operators .accommodation and Venues to make a decision. At this time it is all go. https://kellycountrypick.org/
The camp also https://kellycountrypick.org/camp-info-2021
Early bird tickets are available. I encourage you to book on line.
all tickets will be refunded if we need to cancel

18/05/2021

Big thanks to Leonie Reading for this years Artwork. checkout other pieces by Leonie here https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3918272851585088&set=a.3805375326208175

18/05/2021

Sophisticated Hulas, my Ukulele presenters for 2021 ( i hope) they are very popular at the Kelly pick.

09/04/2021

09/04/2021

I am happy to say that the website is up and correct. I have ben moving domains about the place to secure it.
Tickets are now available on the website: go here https://kellycountrypick.org/tickets make a selection and you will be taken to Ticketebo page for payment.
Places are also available for the camp on the 17th 18th and 19th
https://kellycountrypick.org/camp-info-2108

08/04/2021

Great News, Tickets for the Kelly Country Pick are now available.

The Kelly Country Pick is a fully ticketed event. All money raised goes towards paying for musicians, professional audio and the running costs of the event. We hope you understand and support the festival.

06/04/2021

Jack Jensen Sound tech at the Nicholas, does a great job

26/03/2021

Bruce Famini KCP 2019 very familiar face at the festival.

11/03/2021

Harry O'Donavan (Narrow Necks) Kelly Country Pick 2019

08/03/2021

Dr. Ian Alexander (Appalachian Heaven) great supporter of the Old Time scene for many years. I have the distinction of being his first Fiddle player in Appalachian Heaven.