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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> pg2<br />
THE MUSTER IS BACK, BETTER THAN EVER<br />
GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
The community spirit that drives Girgarre came well and truly to the fore again in January. After a year long recess,<br />
the Moosic Muster bounced back, albeit in a radically changed format but still with the friendly, inclusive spirit the<br />
community is known for. “We were determined, pandemic or no pandemic, that we would bring back our festival<br />
in 2022,” Festival Director, Jan Smith said. “We knew there would be many curved balls thrown our way and that<br />
our master plan would have to be flexible. It was good thinking on our part because we were easily able to tweak<br />
the plan with each toss of the ball. As part of our initial planning we decided to hold as much of the festival outdoors<br />
as possible for safety reasons. The reduced number of formal workshops in the program allowed for more<br />
casual jams and pop up workshops outside. All contingencies were covered, even the variable weather - and it<br />
paid off big-time – the muster was a rip-roaring success. I am absolutely thrilled at the outcome. The plan we<br />
have now will see us through many more years to come.”<br />
Campers began to stake their claim on a spot in the reserve early in<br />
the week. Shady spots were at a premium and the reserve soon resounded<br />
to the sound of music as friends found each other. Everyone,<br />
whether a paid up member of the muster or a visitor coming to the<br />
many free concerts, responded obligingly to the marshalls checking<br />
them in.<br />
The Girgarre Moosic Muster was one of the first music festivals<br />
on the eastern seaboard to re-commence following the easing of the<br />
lock-downs. A visit from the Victorian Department of Health prior to the<br />
start of the festivities reassured Jan and co-organiser Di Burgmann that<br />
all was well. “They were impressed and very supportive of our master<br />
plan,” Di said. “We had all bases covered. It was a terrific boost to our<br />
spirits and a huge relief to know our festival was on the right track. We<br />
wanted everyone to have a safe and happy festival, and it was. It all<br />
went very smoothly.”<br />
Below: A workshop, finger pickin’ style.<br />
Muster regulars from Bendigo & Wagga<br />
Above: All masked up for a Jam indoors<br />
Continued<br />
on pages<br />
4 & 5<br />
Above left: The camp choir was popular.<br />
Above right: ‘Duplicity’. Sue Kidd (nee Ford) a Gig local & Brendan Canty.
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