July 9, 2026

‘THE BIG SKY HOEDOWN’ HEEL-TOES INTO HOME HILL

The Home Hill Choral Society will bring the Wild West to The Vault next month, turning the venue into a lively country-western saloon following a string of sold-out performances. Photo supplied

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The Home Hill Choral Society will bring the Wild West to The Vault next month, turning the venue into a lively country-western saloon following a string of sold-out performances.

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‘The Big Sky Hoedown’ will transport audiences to the Wild West for an entertaining night of country classics, comedy and a storyline following a cast of unique country characters.

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Choral Society member Erin Brennan said the country-western theme had been a long-standing request from the community, with the group finally answering the call.

“It has a bit of everything,” she said.

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“We’ve set the date, and now we’re cracking the whip!”

With rehearsals now underway twice a week, and additional Sunday sessions planned as the show draws closer, the cast is preparing a performance packed with familiar songs audiences will know and love.

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The setlist will feature country favourites alongside recognisable classics from artists including Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond, ensuring there will be plenty of opportunities for audiences to sing along.

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Ms Brennan said the production would also continue the Choral Society’s tradition of involving the crowd, although she remained tight-lipped on exactly what role audience members would play.

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She also revealed that, for the first time in the Choral Society’s history, the show’s storyline embraced fresh ideas from artificial intelligence, providing the group with a new creative angle as they prepare for their latest production.  

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“It’s a bit more of a script this time, whereas before I used to just find jokes and write them into a show. This one will still have the usual jokes, but it’s probably a bit more of a play,” she said.

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“[AI] was good for giving a baseline. It’s a bit corny in places, but gives us a different angle to have a go at!”

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The production will mark another chapter for the Home Hill Choral Society, which has built a reputation for entertaining local audiences through its blend of music, comedy and community spirit.

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With tickets set to go on sale in early August, Ms Brennan had one final invitation for locals.

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“I’ll see you all down at the hoedown!” she said.

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