The band are gearing up to bring a serious dose of funk to the Settler’s Arms Hotel on Friday, October 28.

Undoubtedly one of Australia’s favourite 80s acts, the group were one of, if not the first Australian act to truly embrace the now-iconic new wave sound, spearheading a decade of rich, disco-infused Australian electro.

Fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Brian Canham, Pseudo Echo’s international reputation blew up in 1986 with a fresh cover of Funkytown.

Not only did the track shoot up the Australian charts, where it remained for a whopping 12 weeks, but it hit the top ten in the UK, USA and beyond.

Dungog Festival is fast approaching and ticket sales are going gangbusters.

It’s going to be a great Festival for young and old, with events for all tastes.

With a plethora of entries in the Short Film Competition, the film programme is shaping up to be a beauty.

In preparation we are holding our first Volunteers meeting. No worries If you haven’t already signed up.

We’ll have forms there to fill in on the day. The time is 4pm, Saturday 24th September is the date, and the Festival Lounge (224 Dowling Street) is the place.

If you can't make the meeting, all is not lost, you can still volunteer.

Just give our friendly staff a call on 49921862, and they will talk you through the sign-up.

Or email our volunteers co-ordinator, Sue Runciman, on volunteer@dungog festival.com.au.

So come on, how about it?

Meet new friends, get free tickets to events, be ahead of the fashion stakes with our stylish t-shirt and hat.

Whatever your motivation, Dungog Festival can cater for all your volunteering needs.