MUSTER 2006

Darren will be appearing at the 2006 National Country Music Muster at Gympie from 22nd to 27th of August.

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Just a quick explanation for those wondering why I’ve been quiet of late, well I literally had to go QUIET. I’ve been battling with a voice problem, cause unknown, for some years now with it getting steadily worse. I’d tried everything from specialists to naturopaths to hypnotherapists .You name it, I tried it - all to no avail.....

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WINNER TIARA Award for 2006

Darren has taken out the TIARA (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Award) for 2006 for Male Vocalist of the Year for The Boundary Rider.  The Award was presented at the TIARA Awards Ceremony as part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival,

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DARREN COLSTON BOUND FOR AWARDS

Newcomer Darren Colston's self-penned single The Boundary Rider has claimed a spot in the final five nominations in the Heritage Song Of The Year at the upcoming CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia.

It was the first single taken from his album Come By Chance,  and Darren is ecstatic about the announcement.

"I couldn't believe it when they told me, it's topped off a great year. To be among the likes of John Williamson & Paul Kelly, artists I look up to and respect -  it's a dream come true," Darren enthused.

And it is not just luck for this talented Murray River based artist - he has been working hard for a few years now and is reaping the benefits, taking out the 2005 Golden Saddle Award.  2006 will continue to be a high for Darren with The Boundary Rider securing two more finalist berths for Heritage & Male Vocalist Of The Year in the ACMLA People's Choice Awards & the Tamworth Independent Artists' Recognition Awards.

Another of his songs Moving The Mullock is also a Top 10 finalist in the Victorian & National Country Music Awards to be announced in Whittlesea early next year, for Bush Ballad Of The Year.

His new single & title track Come By Chance (NFS #101 track 2) has garnered good radio support and is a great lead-up to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January for this consummate songwriter & entertainer.

WINNER Golden Saddle Award for 2005

The Winner of the Cooper’s Golden Saddle Award for 2005 is Darren Colston from Tocumwal NSW. Darren absolutely enthralled everyone with his fantastic songs and great style and was a very popular winner.

Darren was presented his award by International Recording Star John Rowles who also performed as well singing many of his well known hit songs. Later on John was kept busy signing autographs and chatting to excited fans for the rest of the afternoon.

The Grand Finalists this year were Darren Colston, Sally Anne Whitten and Paul Costa. Each Grand Finalists gave a stunning performance but Darren Colston was chosen the winner by our Judges. He was presented with a cheque, various prize packages thanks to our sponsors, certificate of excellence and a Cooper’s Golden Saddle Award. He will also be invited back in 2006 as a very special guest for the festival’s ten year celebrations. Sally-Anne and Paul each received a cheque, certificate of excellence a beautiful Golden Saddle and our heartfelt congratulations on reaching the Grand Finals this year.

The Galston Country Music Festival celebrated nine years this year and the Cooper’s Golden Saddle Award its eighth. The first year was a simple local talent quest. The award has now grown on a national scale and is listed as a premier event not to be missed. The Cooper’s Golden Saddle award acknowledges the great Australian talent within our ranks and ads support.

Darren will be performing at the 2006 Galston Country Music Festival

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