The Dubbo WestView Drive-in is about to have its first-ever band appearance.
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The Coffee and Car Show on March 21, will include a band and the screening of popular Australian movie, Running on Empty, all while raising funds for drought. Well-known rock band The Flattrackers have headlined some of the biggest car show events in Australia and New Zealand and will be performing live.
Dubbo WestView Drive-in operator (wishes to remain anonymous) said so far the March drive-in was shaping up to be their "biggest event ever."
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"We've never before had a band perform at the drive-in before, this will be our first time ever.
"The bands rockabilly is a huge part of the custom culture of car shows. The Flattrackers have headlined some of the biggest Australian and New Zealand car shows, so we decided to ask them and lucky for us, they were available.
We're calling the event the 'Drought Breaker, bringing the thunder back to the country'. There will be people at the gates collecting donations
- Dubbo WestView Drive-in operator Jason Yelverton
"This year we decided to open the gates into the event a little earlier and use the daylight saving to give people the chance to have a look around first. We will have a display of some of the finest cars in Australia, with convoys coming from the Gold Coast right down to Victoria."
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The operator said the culture of the band also tied into the movie that will be playing on the big screens, Running on Empty, which he says is one of the most popular Australian car movies.
"If you're into cars, you'll know the movie," he said.
Running on Empty is an Australian action film that was released in 1982 and shot in Cambilligo Petrol Station near Cobar, west of Dubbo.
Upon arrival, the drive-in operator said there will be people at the gates during the event to collect donations that will go towards a local charity supporting the ongoing drought.
"We're calling the event 'Drought Breaker, bringing the thunder back to the country'.
"People will be able to donate whatever amount they choose to."
"The car display, live band and movie screening are all covered in the price of the ticket.
Tickets are already available online at www.westviewdrivein.com.au.