More than 250,000 people around Australia woke up on Friday morning to the wonderful sights and sounds of Bruthen, when The Today Show Weatherman Steve Jacobs, festival ambassador X Factor runner-up Andrew Wishart and a very dedicated Bruthen community braved the wet weather to promote the region and festival to the nationwide audience. Speaking to the Advertiser  in between crosses, Steve said he was amazed by the beautiful little town and spirit of the community.

Viewers nationwide of Channel Nine breakfast program The TodayShow will get a taste of the BruthenBlues and Arts Festival when the program crosses live to East Gippsland on Friday, February 17.

The St Kilda Football Club will visit Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance during February as part of the 2012 Australia Post AFL Community Camps.

The entire Saints Player List and Coaching Staff will spend two days participating in community activities including hospital, cultural, aged care and primary school visits. In addition they will conduct an NAB AFL Auskick Superclinic for local school children and host an open training session.

February 17-19 2012

Over 15 Acts will perform on the Free Outdoor Stage in the Centre of town.