VIC HUNT, musician, mentor & founding member of the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club  - Geelong.
To commemorate Vic’s life and philosophies; and to ensure that his generosity of spirit will extend to the whole community for years to come; his family and friends established the Vic Hunt Memorial Award.
A trust account was opened to fund an Award to be presented at Sleepy Hollow Blues Club’s Vic Hunt Memorial Tribute Night each year.
Entries are open to non- professional musicians and songwriters (of any age), and include all genres of music. Applications should include a resume and a CD or tape/video of recorded material to assist the judging panel in their choice.
A requirement of entry is a live performance to be arranged at the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club Jam sessions prior to the date of the presentation, with finalists performing at the Memorial Tribute Night held annually.

Vic Hunt
Memorial Music Award
To be awarded annually at the

Sleepy Hollow Blues Club

Memorial Tribute Night
Held each year in May

For details about the fund, the award or Sleepy Hollow Blues Club - contact details are available on our contacts page this website..  
  
Donations can be deposited to:
VIC HUNT MEMORIAL TRUST FUND
BENDIGO BANK
BSB:    633000
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 124679622

Vic (Victor) Hunt was well known to musicians and punters alike in the Geelong and surrounding area and throughout Victoria and interstate.  He was one of the founding members of the Sleepy Hollow Centre at 3YYR community radio station from 1991-1993.  Known for his “Against the Wall” Trade Union radio show and then later “Fishing Family Style”, he was one of the founding members of the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club in Geelong.  Vic was the inaugural President dedicating three years to that position after which he continued to be closely involved with the club.
His love of music was evident in every aspect of his life and his passion and enjoyment for performing, whether on stage or as part of a campfire jam session with friends and a few drinks, leaves wonderful memories.
Vic played in many bands over the years.  Just some of those included -  Blue Mountain String Band, Strait Snakes & The Standards, Grizzly Bros, 4.3 Bandinos, Momma Don’t Allow, Mallee Roots, ‘Ard at Work, Stringybark McDowell Trio, Pot Boilers with Jeff Lang & JP, and Captain Logan as well as playing in Jazz, Irish and many other Blues bands – and no music or instrument seemed a problem for him. He could play harp, bass, guitar, jug and didgeridoo – and who could forget his vocals – or two of his famous songs - "Red Necked Mothers" (His Union standard - sung at every Union event ) & good old "Back to Ballarat" - If only he had recorded them!!
His love of music he taught to his students and his encouragement and help to young musicians is something he will always be remembered for.  The annual Music Awards were set up as a memorial to Vic so that his passion for helping others will live on.
Vic Hunt died tragically in a rafting accident in northern Tasmania on the 19th May 2003.  He was aged 56.