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◆ FRESH START: Dan and Jos Ceccanti, pictured here with Jos’s daughter Poppy Scherf, are among the new team that has taken over the reins of the Mt Beauty Music Festival. PHOTO: Alex Craig
by KYLIE WILSON A MUSIC loving husband and wife team are among a fresh batch of community residents who are busy revamping the long running Mt Beauty Music Festival. While last year the festival was looking like it may fold, a fresh team of local residents have poured their efforts into revamping the event, and are excited about both their community and the changes ahead. Among the new committee are Jos and Dan Ceccanti, with Jos taking the reins as committee president. Jos said she initially got involved in the festival as the station manager at Alpine Radio. “Working in radio, I have found a real passion for live music, with studio performances and live gigs,” she said. “I love the realness, the engagement with the audience, and the whole experience.” Curious about the festival, Jos and Dan attended a festival AGM, and things just grew from there. When the festival looked to be heading into recess – or folding altogether - the couple sprang into action. “I managed to get a group of people together to take it over, a whole fresh new committee,” Jos said. Ŷ Continued page 3
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