RUPANYUP was buzzing on Sunday for the town’s annual dirt music festival.
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The free event featured both amateur and seasoned performers at various venues, and focused on music that could be played anywhere at any time.
Rupanyup group The Decibelles kicked off the day.
Member Lois Johnson said the group – comprising women with a mutual love of singing – formed after a voice and singing course in the town years ago.
“Unmani ran a course at the community hall, and it’s always good fun to join into those sorts of things,” she said.
“We’ve been doing it for about eight years, and this is our main event for the year.
“We might do one or two other bits for local areas but that’s about it.
“It’s more than just the social aspect – it’s good for the mind, body and spirit.
“You leave all your troubles behind you and just come and sing,” she said.
Mrs Johnson said the group usually had a dinner or afternoon catch-up where members decided which songs they wanted to work on.
“It’s quite a fun sort of process to come up with the songs we perform,” she said.
The Decibelles finished their set in St Phillip’s Church with a rousing rendition of Going To The Chapel Of Love.
Among the other performers were TB Whiteside with a tribute to Tom Petty; Sarah Campisi with operatic-style performances; Bruce Campbell with 80s covers; Leo Tellefson; James Rigby; Leah McGrath and John Canning.
The day finished at the Commercial Hotel with pub rock songs from The Norchy Springer.