The beloved Castlemaine Community House Spring Ball is making its come-back this October after two years of pandemic disruption and organisers plan to ‘Paint the Town Red’.
This year marks the 26th annual ball which is the main fundraiser for Castlemaine Community House and supports its grassroots initiatives such as CCH’s weekly community lunch.
Spring Ball organiser Rani Kerin says ‘Paint the Town Red’ is the theme for this year’s ball that’s locked in for October 15.
“‘Paint the Town Red’ is a state of mind more than anything else. The theme is really open to interpretation and we want people to have fun with it. We can’t wait to see what people come up with,” she said.
If our photo shoot was anything to go by we are in for a real treat!
This year’s Spring Ball will be held at the Castlemaine Town Hall with local entertainers including five-piece electronic funk-rock dance band M79, Castlemaine Electronic Workshop, and dance troupe Lady Fun Times.
M79 began crafting their all-original musical compositions in 2018 and features Briega Young and Lisa Mills on vocals and keyboards, Euan Williamson on vocals, guitars, keyboard and beats, Telford Scully on vocoder, slide guitar, samples, keys and beats and Bradley Dawson on bass guitar.
Band member Lisa Mills said M79 have rocked the Bridge Hotel, Theatre Royal, the Taproom and Guildford Hotel and have fast become Castlemaine’s favourite all singing all dancing party band and can’t wait to perform at the Spring Ball.
Toby Heydon said local DJs/producers from Castlemaine Electronic Workshop (CEW) are looking forward to spinning tunes at this year’s celebration.
“DJs Sach, Joel and myself will be bringing the funk, and the house and the techno to help ‘Paint the Town Red’.
Fan favourites Lady Fun Times will also return to this year’s ball and are reportedly planning a special performance which ties in with this year’s theme.
“There will be prizes for best dressed and some other surprises,” Rani said.
“Everyone is welcome to come along, support Community House and have a great night.”
Castlemaine Community House will run a bar with drinks at friendly prices and a light supper will be provided.
Pre-sale tickets ($40 / $30 conc.) are now on sale and can be purchased online or in person at Castlemaine Community House or Green Goes the Grocer.