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 […]