Behind The Sash

Happy New Year! In Behind the Sash’s first episode for 2017, Elyse is joined by Hiliary Thornberry, the 2016 Tamworth Showgirl. Tamworth Show is undergoing some exciting changes over the next two years and Hiliary is excited to not only represent her community, but be a part of the changes. Tamworth is so much more […]

Merry Christmas Everyone! Elyse is spending Christmas back in Wauchope, where Behind the Sash first started. This episode she is joined by the 2016 Wauchope Showgirl, Jaclyn Lindsay. Jaclyn is a proud representative of her community, rural youth and young women in regional areas who shows Dairy Cattle and competes in Young Farmers Competitions when […]

Taylor Baxter is currently busy with harvest on her family farm. When she isn’t driving her chaser bin or studying pharmacy, Taylor is deeply involved in her local community, particularly the Junee Show. She’s very proud of Junee and joins Elyse on Behind the Sash to share her experiences as the 2015 Junee Showgirl.

Full time Florist Caroline Miller was Berry Show’s proud representative for 2016. In a very short space of time, Caroline underwent the Showgirl journey, becoming a state finalist in the 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Competition. She joins Elyse this week to discuss her experiences and what life is like as a young […]

Georgia Shellard was a finalist in the 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl, proudly representing Bega. In Behind the Sash’s 20th episode, Georgia shares her whirlwind journey to the final and shows us that Bega is famous for more than just Bega.

Erin Kennedy, the 2015 Murwillumbah Showgirl, is a third generation dairy farmer and has held both the title of the Murwillumbah Showgirl and the Tweed Valley Banana Queen. In the week prior to the 2016 Murwillumbah Show, Erin joins Behind the Sash to talk about her experiences and the area she loves so much.

With the recent changes to the judging criteria for The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Competition, Elyse has invited back Grace Eppelstun, the 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl to explain. Grace also shares her experiences as the current Showgirl and her plans for the remainder of her year.

2015 Cootamundra Showgirl Lucy Collingridge joins Elyse Hudson on Behind the Sash. A very busy young woman, Lucy is passionate about her show and is involved in organising a large number of events. She also has a great love for sheep, horses and, naturally, the Showgirl Competition. After being a finalist in the 2016 The […]

In the final episode with Emily Madge, the 2015 Young Showgirl and Runner Up at the Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Competition, Elyse explores what Emily learnt about herself during her time at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Elyse also finds out what Emily’s plans are for the future, as well as gets a bit […]

Part 2 of Elyse’s Interview with Emily Madge brings a behind the scenes discussion about Emily’s experiences at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Emily talks about what she learnt about herself and the sorts of activities they participate in. Join Elyse for an inside look into the Sydney Royal Experience of a State Finalist in […]

After a number of false starts – it’s finally Emily Madge’s turn on Behind the Sash. Whilst she hasn’t lived in Young her whole life, she’s a proud representative who has a great passion for the land and agriculture. Emily was runner up at the 2016 The Land Sydney Showgirl Competition and also is sharing […]

Part 2 of Elyse’s interview with the 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Grace Eppelstun. Grace shares what she loves about Grenfell and her mission for the year and beyond.

It is very exciting for Behind The Sash to Welcome the 2016 The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl, Grace Eppselstun from Grenfell. Join Elyse Hudson for Part 1, where Grace discusses her experiences both during and post the competition.

Representing Bungendore at the 2016 The Land Sydney Showgirl Competition is just one small part of Stephanie Davies’ journey. She has a passion for her community and a great love and involvement with horses. An active member of the ASC Next Gen movement, Steph is also passionate about young people and the show movement.

Annie Nichols, the 2015 Showgirl, is a young woman with a great passion for involvement in local community and agricultural shows. A volunteer for the RAS and international traveler extraordinaire, Annie is also a physiotherapist with a dream of improving services in regional NSW. Annie shares wisdom for young potential showgirls as well as what […]

The 2015 Dubbo Showgirl, Camilla Kenny, is a young woman with passion for community involvement and rural mental health. A finalist in the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Competition, Camilla remains deeply involved in her local area and their shows. Join 2015 Newcastle Showgirl Elyse Hudson as she uncovers what drives such an active, articulate […]

This episode is Part 2 of Elyse’s interview with 2015 Blacktown Showgirl, Dana Velasco. Dana reflects on her community and the role she sees herself playing in its future. Dana Velasco was the 2014 and 2015 Blacktown Showgirl, who achieved 3rd place in the 2016 Royal Easter Showgirl Final. She has so much to talk […]

Third placed at the 2016 Royal Easter Show Competition – Dana Velasco subverts typical showgirl roots as the 2015 and 2014 Blacktown Showgirl. She’s a passionate young woman with drive to make a difference in her community. Join Elyse Hudson for Part 1 of her interview with Dana to find out a little more about […]

Elyse catches up with the 2014 Gosford Showgirl, Samantha Hardie, who was a fellow Zone 5 competitor in 2016 and State Finalist in 2015. Samantha explains her love of Gosford and agriculture, as well as the impact she has seen the Showgirl Movement have on young women.

As the State Final Judging is underway for the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show, Elyse interviews Ema Woods, who was third in the 2015 competition. Ema is passionate about agriculture and her town of Murwillumbah, with plenty of experience and advice for aspiring young women.