This event links fashion, food, people and country Australia together to create a luxurious experience for all those who attend. We are bringing Country Australian to the big smoke, exhibiting fashions that are created from locally owned and grown produce. Live Rural is an event run by Leila Sweeney, who works in conjunction with the charitable organisation ‘Live Rural’. The aim of this event is to raise funds for those facing hardship on the land. All funds raised will go towards assisting with getting much needed supplies to farmers in need of support.
M.C and Host Hetty Kate
We are proud to announce that the talented and beautiful Hetty Kate will be the host of the 2014 LIVE RURAL Fashion Show. She will not only WOW the all the guests with her grace and beauty, but she will also make them giggle and laugh. Hetty Kate has a country style humor which will Captivate you.
Hetty Kate is a jazz vocalist and band leader, and was the 2012 Face of Caulfield. With two new albums due for release this year, you can find her on stage with the best of Australian jazz such as James Morrison and Joe Chindamo as well as performing at festivals and clubs around the country.
Country Music Singer and Song Writer, Katrina Burns
Melbourne-based artist, Katrina Burns is one of Australia’s newest up-and-coming country singer/songwriters. January 2014 will see the release of Katrina’s long-awaited debut EP, titled Tomorrow’s A New Day. The past months have been spent songwriting and preparing new original music ahead of her July 2013 recording with Michael Carpenter (McAlister Kemp, Jonah’s Road, Jasmine Rae, Matt Scullion) at Love Hz Studios in Sydney. Behind the scenes plans are now underway for EP launches in Melbourne VIC and Tamworth NSW, as well as working with KrisKat Publicity and WJO Distribution for preparation of the first single and EP release. The EP showcases 5 tracks of Katrina’s own songwriting and vocals, with the support of Kylie Whitney’s backing vocals and stellar pedal steel from Damien O’Dell.