Xabc Entertainment

As the name suggests, was founded by Husband and Wife, Bruce and Alissa Johnson who met working at ABC TV. Working on many high-profile shows during their time there. Xabc started as a production company, making commercials, corporate videos, documentaries and music clips, utilising their skills learnt from the ABC. After Bruce had a car accident, he turned to music promotion, touring high-profile international blues artists. Tours included 2016 Grammy Nominated Cedric Burnside Project (2016) Grammy Award winners Charlie Musselwhite (2015, 2012), Joe Louis Walker (2014) and John Hammond (2011), Finding a gap in the market Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ began in 2016. Now after its 4th year the event runs over 3 days, with 20 bands including internationals, a BBQ Competition, Aboriginal Cultural Activities, Camping, Market stalls, Licensed Bar and Soul Kitchen. The Sunday Family Funday includes Boot Throwing, a Pie Eating Competition, and kid’s activities. Fender Guitars & Macron Music donate a guitar each to raffle for a charity. Kariong Eco Gardens assist by collecting recycling for the Earn & Return scheme. All festivities are held at Mt Penang Event Park under a big top tent. Xabc manage crew and volunteers, security and other contractors for each event. All website and graphics are also done in-house as well as most Marketing. Xabc Entertainment has been on the committee of Patonga Blues Across the Bay's for the last 11 years and have organised the bands & production, marketing and website for last 6 years; Organised bands & Production for Coastal Blues Festival, for the Entertainment Grounds, Gosford (March 2015); And has been on the committee of the 5 Lands Walk since its incorporation in 2010, including as land leader (North Avoca), the marketing committee and also hired as the production team as the official photographer, producing the 5 Lands Walk Cinema advertisement and promotional DVD. And recently, promote and manage a Band Challenge.