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Sam Snape’s vision to make Boggabri shine through new festival

MUCH-loved local singer-songwriter Sam Snape makes no secret of his love for Boggabri. The community has joined with him for celebrations to launch a single and again last year for an album release. And now Sam plans on making Boggabri shine through initial plans for a music festival. Sam officially released his vision to put Boggabri in the spotlight, affectionately known as ‘The Little Town With a Big Heart’, through the Good Friends Country Festival. Plans for the event are in the early stages but Sam hopes to hold it later this year. But Sam’s goal is simple – to […]

Jul 2, 2026

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