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Awesome footage of Melrose – these guys live and work in adelaide now but are looking forward to coming back to play in their home town for the Fat Tyre Festival

‘Engaging, sensitive and impossible not to fall in love with’
- RTRFM (Perth).
“Loren’s voice is simply gorgeous, floating with authority over the gentle melody and letting the heart-warming sentiment of the lyrics flow like honey”.
-Andrew Vasser, Music SA.

Award winning songwriter Loren Kate is coming to Melrose for the first time ever!
Loren’s  beautifully crafted melodies are performed with an honesty and passion that is both humbling and inspiring. Dont miss a performance that is bound to move your heart and soul!

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys is an adorable little variety show aimed at 2 – 8 yr olds, and is also great entertainment for all ages. The 2 monkey puppets (Bongo & Congo) play African drums, lead audiences in songs & dances, and perform magic tricks and (low tech) special effects gags. The show also features beautiful positive messages, such as caring for our environment, and getting along with each other.

The Monkeys appeal to a great range of people, places, and events.  The show has cute & funny monkeys for the kids, great drumming for the adults, variety segments for all ages, and a message for the world.

The monkey show is the brainchild of South Australian based percussionists, Xavier Beaubois and Troy Moore. The original idea for the monkeys came when Xavier’s daughter, Kira, laughed hysterically when Xavier used her toy monkey’s hands to play the drum. Xavier and Troy quit the bands they were in and set about developing the concept for the Amazing Drumming Monkeys and, as they say, the rest is history! Together they hope that the show will not only entertain but also positively influence current and future generations towards sustainability and peaceful coexistence.

The monkeys have been described as:

“The Next Wiggles” (NT News),

“The Next Bananas!” (Nicole Foote JJJ),

“**** ½ stars. Beating HI-5 Hands Down” (Adelaide Advertiser).

“Big favourites in our KidZone, Congo and Bongo are banging good fun!” (WOMADelaide Festival)

Famous all over Australia, this show is not to be missed.

AWESOMENESS!!!

We had to go down to see these guys just to make sure that they were as good as everyone says they are! AND THEY ARE! We can’t wait to bring these guys up here and boogie the night away. Check out more info about them below.

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Happy as fat spiders with the new skills they’ve learnt

Audra’s rides were winners for riders who were looking to develop their skills.

Monday 13th June – sad good byes to our mountain bike buddies who had come all the way from America -Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. Some of the riders have made this pilgrimage for the 7th time -
Kerstin Oelkers, David Cox, Stu Clement and co as well as Cathy Moffat and Andy Prosser.
Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out this weekend – could not have done it with out you!
We hope that you all had an AWESOME time and we look forward to seeing you all again next year for our 10th Fat Tyre!
Photos are coming – watch this space.

100% FAT – MELROSE FAT TYRE FESTIVAL – THE SUBLIME NINE
FRI 10– MONDAY 13 JUNE 2011
MTB MADNESS IN MELROSE
Well, THE SUPER 8 was a biggie but now we have Coopers beer!! Troy, the originator of the FTF concept, left his mark with some well timed stage dives (thanks to the Catchers!) and his running of the Clunker Crit was brilliant. The main street proved to be a great venue, so we will be doing that again. and Troy, will be back ! and so with HAVANA CASINO! – Yes, if you like mad funk, dance trance and an ‘anything goes’ attitude, you will love these guys!! – Originally excited large crowds in Port Lincoln, they are now all over Australia but they are reforming for this one off spectacular as “GOATS OF THE FLINDERS”. Will be a lot of fun and worth training for..
So, if you liked the SUPER 8 (or couldn’t make it), then don’t miss the SUBLIME NINE, ask a friend or someone who went to see what it is all about.
This year – We can confirm that the AMB guys are coming and escape goat so there will be plenty of skills / maintenance sessions for beginners and those wanting to hone their skills, followed by rides that suit your ability.
Karaoke Night is a new event Friday Night at the Bottom Pub (Mt Remarkable Hotel) this year so head on in and see if you can outdo Troy (he is pretty good actually..). Kim and Christy have got a super dooper Karaoke machine in for the night so it should be very cool.
Freak bikes are having their convention here in Melrose so will be out of control this year with more again and some mad freak bike specific events down the main street on Saturday at 3.30pm – feel free to bring your own freak bike or dress up yourself.  Cycle Olympiad will follow this so put your skills into practice and you may win a very cool prize!
As mentioned above, “Havana Casino” will be masquerading as “Goats of the Flinders” on the Saturday night at the institute – this is not to be missed.
We will be showing “FTF riders’ favourite trails” movie night and DVD’s– so we will be asking you to send in your most memorable experience, can be anywhere in the world – share it with all of us and so we can watch it through-out the weekend – inspire us to roam the world and ride new trails!
North star will be continuing on with their Mexican night on Sunday night – bring your own sombrero/moustache/poncho/baracas /guitar etc – plenty of margueritas and games to be had plus a chance to see Chris Southwood from AMB free stylin’ (can someone bring some conga drums for him to play as well).
Sunday – The freak bike figure 8 competition is on at the showgrounds – starts at 3pm – finals at 4.30pm

Plenty of trade talk sessions – find out about all the new bling this season!

Rail trail is in the process of being built so a lovely family ride will be ready by the time FTF comes around.
THE ITINERARY – check out what is on and when it is on here.

FOOD – Carols Homestead Catering sounds yummy – will be available at the Institute. You can also pre-order when booking! Menu Here

Email ote@otesports.com.au for any FTF queries

Please call us on 08 8666 2222 as we do have some accommodation available still for this weekend.