Slim Dusty Centre

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Don't miss the elegant, intimate story of perhaps one of the greatest partnerships in Australian music history, country music legend Slim Dusty and his wife, Joy McKean. SLIM & I is in cinemas now! #SlimAndIMovie

https://t.co/WvknwSWOP8

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On this day in 1957, Slim Dusty recorded "A Pub with no Beer" at EMI’s Castlereagh Street studio in Sydney. It was an instant hit and became the first Australian single to win a gold record. #SlimDusty #PubWithNoBeer

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Please be aware that the Slim Dusty Centre will be closed this Sunday 22nd March, and will be open next week from 10am - 2pm on Monday - Friday.

For more information and regular updates, please contact us on [phone] or visit https://t.co/ehDbAI1qag

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Have you done the Slim Dusty Way Scenic Drive yet?

It takes you from Kempsey through to beautiful scenery and towns in the Upper Macleay such as Nulla Nulla and Bellbrook. Start your journey from the Slim Dusty Centre to learn more about Slim and Joy.

https://t.co/8SVjm5NLqG

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Introducing Pickin' & Singin' - a night of live music with Golden Guitar nominee Angus Gill, slide extraordinaire Jackson Dunn and local talent Joe Douglas. Kicking off on Friday 17th April at 7pm.

Call us on [phone] for ticket sales and more information. #SlimDustyCentre

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The Slim Dusty Centre is open daily from 9:30am - 4pm as per usual business hours. We are maintaining all regulations regarding hygiene to provide a safe enjoyable visit at our museum, cafe and gift shop.

We will keep patrons informed as soon as possible if anything changes.

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Slim Dusty pictured with fellow songwriters, Tom Oliver and Tony Brooks.
Photo: John Elliott
#SlimDusty #TomOliver #TonyBrooks

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**Important notice about the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival**

Tickets for the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival will not go on sale in March as planned. Patrons are asked to monitor the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival website at https://t.co/GG3BDDz9Y9 for further information & updates.

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$486.60 was raised for the #NSWRFS through the Mid North Coast Art Exhibition Sale here at the Slim Dusty Centre!

A huge thank you to all who donated and came along to browse the exhibition during December - February. It was a great success! #SlimDustyCentre

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Slim Dusty at the Rangeland Rifts found in the region of Winton in outback Queensland.

Did you know that Winton is also where 'Banjo' Paterson wrote 'Waltzing Matilda' in 1895, later to be recorded and performed by Slim himself? #SlimDusty #RangelandRifts

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From country pubs to the Opera House, Slim played them all. Where did you see Slim play? #SlimDusty #OperaHouse

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In 1988 Slim Dusty was among the first group of Australian artists to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Other inductees that year included AC/DC and Johnny O'Keefe. #SlimDusty

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To our delight we found a special painted pebble from NSW Rocks hidden in the Nulla Nulla Gallery. The front had this beautiful painting of a budgie, with instructions on the back to ‘Keep or Hide Again.’

What do you think we should do with it? #SlimDustyCentre #NSWRocks

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The Slim Dusty Centre presents, Where the Sky Meets the Sea - a major 2 month long exhibition in celebration of the ocean based lifestyle of Crescent Head.

Please visit https://t.co/ostoQtufdm to purchase your opening night ticket and for more information #CrescentHead #SurfArt

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Just one of the many slides on display here at the Slim Dusty Centre from Slim and Joy's personal collection.

We're open 9:30am - 4pm every day, so drop in and say G'day! Visit https://t.co/lwp1QMM17c for more information. #SlimDustyCentre #SlimDusty

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Jackson James live at The Slim Dusty Centre​!
Drawing from influence’s such as Keith Urban, Neil Young and many more!

Dinner and bar facilities will be available on the night.
Bookings required. Please call us on [phone] or visit https://t.co/lwp1QMM17c #SlimDustyCentre

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⭐️ CREATIVE WRITING WITH SHIRLEY THRING ⭐️

Come along to the Slim Dusty Centre and join Shirley Thring in learning the creative side of writing.

Saturday February 22nd. 10am - 12pm. $10 pp includes morning tea. Bookings required. Call [phone] to secure your spot.

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⭐️ DRAWING FOR FUN WITH SHIRLEY THRING ⭐️

Shirley’s class will offer learning, laughter and some skills to help you sketch or draw anything.

Friday February 21st. 10am - 12pm. $10 pp includes morning tea. Bookings required. Call [phone] to secure your spot.

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Happy Birthday Barry Humphries 🥳
Here is Barry’s alter ego @DameEdnaEverage on stage with Slim at Carlton Hill Station in WA, 10 July 1993.
Photo by John Elliot #SlimDusty #DameEdna

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Share some love for Valentines Day! 🥰#SlimDusty #JoyMcKean #ValentinesDay