Welcome | Winter 2005 Edition

All things musical is the theme of our winter edition @Dalby Magazine as we celebrate homegrown talent and showcase local events.

Promising a major boost to our district's profile, Queensland Music Festival will stage the much-anticipated Opera at Jimbour in July. Mark your calendars - this is one event not to be missed.

Principal sponsors of the Opera at Jimbour (page 5) and major sponsors Queensland Cotton (page 3) share their stories and lend corporate credibility to actively support the event.

Proving that regional living is no barrier to success our front cover 'local celebrity' Jayson Gillham shares his inspiring story as an emerging concert pianist on page 11.

From the heights of international acclaim to memories of exhilarating first performances at Dalby's Great Hall, journalist Caroline Milford takes you behind the scenes of the 2005 Dalby Eisteddfod on page 6.

As always @Dalby brings you a diverse range of business success stories that highlight why Dalby is renowned for our commerce and industry sectors. From the professional services of Aland & Co Accountants (page 4) and livestock and property agents Grant Daniel Long (page 8) to retailers Dalby Camping World (page 9), music and communications specialists Tebbits (page 5) and new local business Bead Studio (page 9).

And lastly, a special welcome to Megan James who joined the @Dalby team in May as advertising manager. Megan brings a wealth of experience and professionalism with her background in marketing and communications.

With twelve pages of fantastic reading to enjoy I invite you to throw on your favorite CD, get comfy and be reminded why our town really is - the best of modern country living.

Kerri