B.B.Q to Broken Hill Tour & Film
A$12,518
of $12,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 21st Feb 2015 at 12:00AM.
In February 2015, “Begley, Butler
and Quigley” are piling into the Bedford with Bronson, the three legged dog, an
Octocopter, fairy lights, 12 metres of red velvet, several guitars, a couple of
ukuleles, an accordion and a film crew to document the entire journey to Broken
Hill.
The documentary will be an examination of what happens when three independent Australian songwriters bring their work and a BBQ to outback Australia.
It will reveal how the trip impacts friendships, communities, audience, and bbq techniques. But most of all, it will look at how the landscape and its inhabitants impact the three songwriters and their work.
Their adventure begins at their mate, John's house in Beechworth where they'll perform an intimate house concert, then up the road to perform “Under the Hills Hoist” in Wodonga, onto the Liquorice factory in Junee and then the Deniliquin Club in Deniliquin. After these shows the BBQ team leave the familiarity of North East Victoria and South West NSW, and turn the Bedford North West towards the wilds of Broken Hill.
Along this road, they will swing by Mildura hoping to catch a glimpse of Magic Mike, pop into Coombah Roadhouse to catch up with the good folk that gave Racheal Oak Butler the chain oil for her bike which broke down on her last trip to Broken Hill, chug into the Coburn Hotel on the South Australian border and perform for Dallas the manager and Judith, his 72 year old ward who’ll be seated front and centre, then Silverton Hotel the next evening. They then detour to Menindee Lakes and end up in Wilcannia where they’ll film a performance in a dry old creek bed.
When they reach Broken Hill, they step up to the stage at the Palace Hotel, where parts of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was filmed. Originally, in homage to this great Aussie flick, the “BBQ to Broken Hill” tour was to be called “Marisa, Queen of the Desert” tour. The plan was to strap Marisa Quigley to the back of Racheal’s ute like a flame haired, outback Valkyrie. But, when she pointed out that the Begley, Butler and Quigley acronym was BBQ, they ditched the idea in favour of cooking up sausages, fried onions and songs round a portable outdoor gas hotplate.
Fittingly, the adventure culminates in a big BBQ in Patton Street Park, South Broken Hill. Where new friends from the road, local youth acts, a golden guitar recipient, a choir, local business, environmental action groups and “Begley, Butler and Quigley” get together around a 6 x 4 giant BBQ to share stories from the road and songs from their part of the Mexican border of Australia.
All the while, Josh and Rob from Pegleg Productions will film each song, each encounter, each burnt meal and each kilometer of the trip. Each town will have it’s own starring role… So could YOU!
Help “Begley, Butler and Quigley” bring their “BBQ to Broken Hill” Tour and Documentary project to stages and screens across the country, and share in the adventure by pledging your support.
TOUR SCHEDULE
28th January: House Concert, Beechworth
29th January: “Under the Hills Hoist” House Concert.
30th January: The Liquorice Factory, Junee
31st January: The Music Conservatorium, Deniliquin
1st-4th February: Mildura, Wilcannia, Menindee adventure
5th February: Coburn Hotel
6th February: Silverton Hotel, Silverton
7th February: The Palace Hotel, Broken Hill
8th February: The Big BBQ at Patton Street Park
The documentary will be an examination of what happens when three independent Australian songwriters bring their work and a BBQ to outback Australia.
It will reveal how the trip impacts friendships, communities, audience, and bbq techniques. But most of all, it will look at how the landscape and its inhabitants impact the three songwriters and their work.
Their adventure begins at their mate, John's house in Beechworth where they'll perform an intimate house concert, then up the road to perform “Under the Hills Hoist” in Wodonga, onto the Liquorice factory in Junee and then the Deniliquin Club in Deniliquin. After these shows the BBQ team leave the familiarity of North East Victoria and South West NSW, and turn the Bedford North West towards the wilds of Broken Hill.
Along this road, they will swing by Mildura hoping to catch a glimpse of Magic Mike, pop into Coombah Roadhouse to catch up with the good folk that gave Racheal Oak Butler the chain oil for her bike which broke down on her last trip to Broken Hill, chug into the Coburn Hotel on the South Australian border and perform for Dallas the manager and Judith, his 72 year old ward who’ll be seated front and centre, then Silverton Hotel the next evening. They then detour to Menindee Lakes and end up in Wilcannia where they’ll film a performance in a dry old creek bed.
When they reach Broken Hill, they step up to the stage at the Palace Hotel, where parts of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was filmed. Originally, in homage to this great Aussie flick, the “BBQ to Broken Hill” tour was to be called “Marisa, Queen of the Desert” tour. The plan was to strap Marisa Quigley to the back of Racheal’s ute like a flame haired, outback Valkyrie. But, when she pointed out that the Begley, Butler and Quigley acronym was BBQ, they ditched the idea in favour of cooking up sausages, fried onions and songs round a portable outdoor gas hotplate.
Fittingly, the adventure culminates in a big BBQ in Patton Street Park, South Broken Hill. Where new friends from the road, local youth acts, a golden guitar recipient, a choir, local business, environmental action groups and “Begley, Butler and Quigley” get together around a 6 x 4 giant BBQ to share stories from the road and songs from their part of the Mexican border of Australia.
All the while, Josh and Rob from Pegleg Productions will film each song, each encounter, each burnt meal and each kilometer of the trip. Each town will have it’s own starring role… So could YOU!
Help “Begley, Butler and Quigley” bring their “BBQ to Broken Hill” Tour and Documentary project to stages and screens across the country, and share in the adventure by pledging your support.
TOUR SCHEDULE
28th January: House Concert, Beechworth
29th January: “Under the Hills Hoist” House Concert.
30th January: The Liquorice Factory, Junee
31st January: The Music Conservatorium, Deniliquin
1st-4th February: Mildura, Wilcannia, Menindee adventure
5th February: Coburn Hotel
6th February: Silverton Hotel, Silverton
7th February: The Palace Hotel, Broken Hill
8th February: The Big BBQ at Patton Street Park
How The Funds Will Be Used
We’ve worked out that the cost of
touring three songwriters, a 2 member film crew, a three legged dog from
Beechworth to Broken Hill and making the “BBQ to Broken Hill” Documentary
requires $12,000.00.
We’ll be taking two vans and travelling over 2500km’s in two weeks. The money raised will provide at least 5000 kms’ worth of petrol. Total cost: $2000
We’ll be consuming 180 meals between 5 people and will need 12 days worth of dog food for Bronson. Total Cost: $1000
We will require two weeks wages for one film crew and three musicians. We love doing what we do and wish we could waive our financial commitments for a couple of weeks, but our landlords told us we still have to pay rent. The utility companies told us the same thing. Total cost: $4000
We have to tell everyone how excited we are to be coming to their town and where we’ll be appearing. Our mate and publicist, Diana Wolfe of Wolfewords, has agreed to manage our media campaign. Total cost: $2000
When we get back, we have to lock Josh, our filmmaker, away for two weeks so that he can edit about 200 hours of footage to make our gorgeous half hour “BBQ to Broken Hill” Documentary. Total cost: $3000
We’ll be taking two vans and travelling over 2500km’s in two weeks. The money raised will provide at least 5000 kms’ worth of petrol. Total cost: $2000
We’ll be consuming 180 meals between 5 people and will need 12 days worth of dog food for Bronson. Total Cost: $1000
We will require two weeks wages for one film crew and three musicians. We love doing what we do and wish we could waive our financial commitments for a couple of weeks, but our landlords told us we still have to pay rent. The utility companies told us the same thing. Total cost: $4000
We have to tell everyone how excited we are to be coming to their town and where we’ll be appearing. Our mate and publicist, Diana Wolfe of Wolfewords, has agreed to manage our media campaign. Total cost: $2000
When we get back, we have to lock Josh, our filmmaker, away for two weeks so that he can edit about 200 hours of footage to make our gorgeous half hour “BBQ to Broken Hill” Documentary. Total cost: $3000
The Challenges
The
BBQ to Broken Hill Tour will come with its challenges.
For a start, the weather will be brutally hot in February. It may be that there will unexpected breakdowns and detours, thirsty dogs, sunburn and a sweaty film crew with which to contend.
It may be that at the Coburn Hotel we only play to Dallas and Judith. What if Judith turns out to be deaf and Dallas has to have a lie down?
We may not raise the money we need to make the documentary. But, we will still need to honour our performance commitments. It would be devastating to let down those communities that we've promised to visit.
Regardless of the difficulties that may arise, “Begley, Butler and Quigley” are busting to share their original “spill your guts” songs with new regional audiences. Regardless, we are determined to get to Broken Hill and film the adventure for our mates.
For a start, the weather will be brutally hot in February. It may be that there will unexpected breakdowns and detours, thirsty dogs, sunburn and a sweaty film crew with which to contend.
It may be that at the Coburn Hotel we only play to Dallas and Judith. What if Judith turns out to be deaf and Dallas has to have a lie down?
We may not raise the money we need to make the documentary. But, we will still need to honour our performance commitments. It would be devastating to let down those communities that we've promised to visit.
Regardless of the difficulties that may arise, “Begley, Butler and Quigley” are busting to share their original “spill your guts” songs with new regional audiences. Regardless, we are determined to get to Broken Hill and film the adventure for our mates.
Vote Rach to wear a dress
Racheal, hasn't worn a dress for 20 years, with two exceptions. If we get more pledges for this reward than the "Save Racheal from Wearing a Dress" reward. You will have the pleasure of seeing a video of Racheal modelling a lovely dress that Marisa and Helen choose for her.
8 chosen
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Save Rach from the dress
Save Racheal from wearing a dress by pledging to this reward. Marisa and Helen encourage you to vote "yes" to the dress. Rach encourages you to vote "no" to the frock. Which way? You decide!
14 chosen
Est. delivery is Apr 15
BBQ Stubby Holder
Yep! We all need one to keep our coldies cold. Printed with our tour poster image, it's our thanks to you for your generosity.
11 chosen / 39 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Helen's West Brunswick CD
As thanks, you'll receive Helen's terrific 9 Song EP "West Brunswick" . A perfect soundtrack to your next backyard BBQ.
12 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
Marisa Quigley's CD
As warm thanks, you'll receive Marisa's latest album, "Gypsy's Lament". This sizzling EP is a perfect accompaniment to an afternoon in the backyard with a sausage and a coldie.
5 chosen / 15 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
BBQ Compilation CD
With three songs each from Begley, Butler & Quigley, this album will give you a beautiful blend of BBQ's best.
14 chosen / 986 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
Doco Launch & BBQ Concert
Choose this option and you get to be at the launch of the "BBQ to Broken Hill" Documentary Launch and Concert in Melbourne. Be part of the first audience to see the film, hear the stories and enjoy "Begley, Butler and Quigley's" live performance.
43 chosen / 157 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
BBQ Tour T-Shirt
As thanks for your gift you'll receive a ripper T-Shirt with tour logo and tour dates. A must have fashion item for 2015! HIgh Quality Guildan fabric
7 chosen / 93 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
Tour Documentary DVD
As thanks, receive a signed copy of the the "BBQ to Broken Hill" Tour documentary. As well as the half hour documentary, there's sure to be special features galore.
16 chosen / 84 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
T-Shirt & Stubby Holder
Co-ordinate your next BBQ with matching T-Shirt and Stubby Holder. A gift of sartorial splendour.
7 chosen / 93 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
TShirt & Digital Download
20 Songs From The Road This is one of the coolest prizes of the lot. We will give you a digital download of 20 live tracks recorded from the road. Don't worry we will help you with the downloading part.. if you can use a computer you can download! Plus a Tour T-Shirt
6 chosen / 194 available
Est. delivery is Mar 15
Documentary & T-shirt
See the film, get the T-Shirt. Enjoy re-living the tour again and again while wearing your tour T-Shirt. It will almost be like being there. A gift of cinematic and sartorial splendour.
8 chosen / 22 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Name on the Big Screen
This is simple, have your name or logo in the credits of the film as a supporter of the project for all to see!
3 chosen / 47 available
Est. delivery is Feb 15
SUGAR MUMMA PACKAGE
You will be our bestest friend forever... * T-shirt * Stubby Cooler * Digital Download of live recordings * Name in credits * Documentary tickets x 2 * High Quality Version Of the Full Documentary (limited edition version - Ethel gets naked)
3 chosen / 97 available
Est. delivery is Feb 15
Studio Recording Time
Racheal's generous, we love him forever, mate, Joel Sulman has offered a day's recording in his new studio, Even Tone Records with a session drummer, bassist and guitarist thrown in. Pick this one all you muso's how ace is this1
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
ULTIMATE SUGAR MUMMA
The shower of gifts for our Sugar Mumma or Pappa. *T-shirt * Stubby Cooler * Digital Download of live recordings * Name in credits * Documentary tickets x 2 * High Quality Version Of the Full *Documentary (limited edition version - Ethyl gets naked) * We will randomly drop your name in the documentary somewhere... You'll need to pledge before the 8th February to get your name mentioned in the documentary.
5 chosen / 15 available
Est. delivery is Feb 15
Your own personal Song
The girls will learn a song of your choice and record it in a special place on the tour with a dedication to you personally in the video. You'll need to pledge and send a song for us to learn by the 1st of February to give Begley, Butler and Quigley time to learn your song. (Just so you know, Khe Sanh's already been taken!)
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Est. delivery is Feb 15
Helen Plays at Your House
As thanks for your generosity, Helen Begley will come to your house and play an unplugged concert in your lounge room for you and your mates. Each guest receives two sets of fine music, some highly entertaining stories, a nice chat and one of her gorgeous CD's. (Victoria Only)
1 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Marisa's House Concert
As thanks for your generosity, Marisa Quigley will come to your house and present two sets of her powerful blues and roots music. After spending an evening with the entertaining, funny and seriously talented Marisa, your mates will probably want to invite her over to their house. (Victoria and Murray River Region of NSW)
3 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Racheal's House Concert
As thanks for your generosity, If you live in the North East of Victoria, Racheal Oak Butler will come and play at your house. You'll receive two sets of Racheal Oak Butler's folk roots originals and favourite songs. Rest your spirit in a voice that sounds like it comes from a deep old river, let out in your lounge room, you'll want her to stay and sing to you for all time.
1 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Feb 15
Helen plays in Sydney
For your generosity, Helen will come to your house in Sydney and play for you and your mates. You'll receive two sets of great songs by Helen, stories from the road from Beechworth to Broken Hill and a guest appearance from her boyfriend, bush poet and prize winning harmonica playing James Norton.
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15
Marisa Plays Anywhere
Marisa plays a house concert anywhere in Australia! Gather your friends together for a great night at your place with fabulous live music from Marisa Quigley.
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Jul 15
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACK
We will sell our souls for your money.... * logo on Bedford whilst on tour * Shout out in one of the update videos whilst on the road. (think of it as your very own commercial). * A mention at all gigs on the tour for sponsoring the tour * Your logo in documentary * 10 tickets to the documentary * 5 stubby coolers * 5 T-shirts * Digital Live Music DOWNLOADS to play in your store * (A live store appearance can be organised at an extra cost) Pledge by 25th January to be ready for the tour.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Feb 15
BBQ HOUSE CONCERT
A Massive BBQ and a big Thank You gift for those that live in Victoria. "Begley, Butler and Quigley" will come and perform at your house or business. Two sets of great songs, hilarity, funny voices, stories from the road, and a film showing. You won't want them to leave. They may not!
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Est. delivery is Sep 15
BBQ HOUSE CONCERT
Bloody Hell! The Big Thank You! "Begley, Butler and Quigley" will fly to anywhere in Australia to come and play in your lounge room for you and all your mates. This will be an evening of stellar songs, road stories, spontaneous silliness, a film showing and a guest appearance from Ethyl.
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Est. delivery is Apr 15
Music lesson with Helen
For you generous gift you get a one hour music lesson with Helen. By the end of the session you'll be playing songs on the ukulele, ready for a strum round the BBQ with your guitar or singing your own song at the next BBQ gig. She's an experienced teacher of guitar, ukulele and songwriting at the ready to pass on her secrets to you. (Melbourne only)
5 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Apr 15