Crystal Brandon

Stars of Nowra 2026

Crystal Brandon | Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group

Crystal Brandon is a real estate agent with Ray White Shoalhaven Central GroupShe shows her love for the region by also serving as Vice President of the Shoalhaven Business Chamber, volunteering as a registered nurse and supporting the arts as Vice President of the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival. 

For Crystal, each role comes down to connection and impact: helping people step into their next chapter, supporting vulnerable community members, and contributing to a region she loves.  

Crystal’s decision to join was inspired by a close family member receiving a life altering ovarian cancer diagnosis, a journey marked by brutal treatment and an unexpected loss of confidence that shook their whole family.  

By taking part in STARS, she hopes to show that vulnerability and strength can coexist, and that everyone carries unseen challenges. Crystal aims to inspire others to feel less alone in their battles. For her, it’s simple: if sharing her story helps even one person, then stepping onto that stage is absolutely worth it. 

My Updates

Let's Go to Let it GO!

Dancing in front of a crowd… No problem.
Fundraising $20,000…. Difficult but I’ve got amazing friends.
Singing in front of a crowd, singing on social media…. Well that is where it gets tricky…..
So. Everyone else is thoroughly stepping out of their comfort zone by dancing on Saturday night. It’s only fair I face some fears as well….
IF I raise $20,000 between now and Saturday night - I will sing ‘Let if Go’ - the absolute vocal banger from Frozen, and record and upload it here, for viewing into eternity 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
And remember, donate before 8pm tonight you’ll go into the draw to win the luxury stay thanks to @linnaeuscollection
This is the final pushhhh….
Let’s go to Let it Go!

Thanks to the team at Ray White Corporate and the Sydney Swans!

A huge thank you to Corporate and the for generously gifting a signed guernsey to raffle off as part of my Stars of Nowra campaign for the Cancer Council.

The guernsey generated an incredible $1,100 for the campaign, with the lucky winner being Tim Hanlon!

I’m so grateful for the support shown by both organisations and our wider community. Every donation, raffle ticket and act of generosity has helped make this campaign something really special — and most importantly, helped raise vital funds for cancer research and support services.

Congratulations Tim, and thank you again to everyone who got behind the raffle and the Stars of Nowra campaign.

My Finale!

🚨 FINAL FUNDRAISER ALERT 🚨

This is it — the FINAL push for my Stars of Nowra campaign before the gala on Saturday 23rd May… and thanks to the unbelievably generous team at the Linnaeus Collection, we have one VERY special prize up for grabs.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?!?!? ME NEITHER! 
Check them out below! 
Linnaeus Collection

ONE lucky winner will receive:
✨ A 2-night midweek stay at either Maple Cottages or Rubus Residence for up to 8 guests
✨ Animal feeding experience at Moraea Farm
✨ Berry Donut Van vouchers
✨ A curated goodies bag

TOTAL VALUE: $2,800

To enter:
FROM THIS POINT FORWARD —>
🎟 Every $10 donated = 1 ticket

So:
$20 = 2 entries
$50 = 5 entries

BUT Donate $100 = 12 entries
(I’ll throw in 2 extra entries!)

The winner will be drawn LIVE at 8PM on Thursday 21st May.

Every dollar raised goes toward the Cancer Council NSW through Stars of Nowra, and I truly appreciate every single person who has donated, shared posts, come to events or backed me throughout this campaign.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence thinking “I should donate”… this is your sign 😂💛

Sunday Spritz

Still thinking about my Sunday Spritz 🥂

A massive thank you to Michelle Bishop, the Bishop family and the team at Bangalay Dining for hosting and backing this event. To hand over your venue and donate your time like that — especially right now — is no small thing. It’s incredibly generous and I’m so, so grateful.

Because of that (and everyone who came along for a drink on a Sunday arvo), we raised $1,600 for the Cancer Council through my Stars of Nowra campaign.

Honestly… that’s pretty amazing for 90 minutes and a couple of drinks.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, bought a ticket, had a laugh and supported it. This is exactly what community looks like.

And if you haven’t been to Bangalay — you should. It’s one of the best spots on the South Coast for a proper date night or long lunch.

More to come. Let’s keep it going 🤍

Bronze Sponsor - Julie Armistead <3

✨ A very special thank you ✨ Julie Armistead I am so grateful to have the support of Julie Armistead, Director of Financial Dynamics, who has come on board as a Bronze Sponsor for my Stars of Nowra fundraising campaign for the Cancer Council. Julie is not only my accountant (and the one who keeps me in line 😅), but also a wonderful mum friend and an incredibly generous supporter of our community. It means so much to have people in your corner who quietly show up and back you. 💛

Sunday Spritz with a Star!

I’m so excited to invite you to my next Stars of Nowra fundraiser, held at the stunning Bangalay Dining this Sunday.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of my dear friend Michelle Bishop, who has so kindly opened the doors to host this for me. 

It’s set to be a relaxed afternoon of connection, conversation and community, all while raising funds for an incredible cause.

Secure your tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/sunday-spritz-with-a-star-of-nowra

I’d love to see you there!

Chicks at the Flicks - Roxy Cinema Nowra

Chicks at the Flicks! 💕🎬
A night out at the Roxy Cinema, Nowra!

Grab your girlfriends and join us for a fun, feel-good night at the movies — all in support of Crystal Brandon’s Stars of Nowra fundraising campaign for the Cancer Council.

We’re taking over the beautiful Roxy Cinema in Nowra for an evening that’s equal parts sparkle and substance. Think champagne on arrival, a great Aussie film, and a room full of women (men welcome) coming together for a cause that touches so many.

Your ticket includes a glass of champagne on arrival and entry to the new Australian movie musical THE DEB, directed by Rebel Wilson!

Event Details:
📍 Roxy Cinema, Nowra
🗓 Wednesday 22nd April
🕕 6:00pm
🎟 $30 per ticket
Purchase here: https://events.humanitix.com/chicks-at-the-flicks-roxy-cinema

There’ll also be a raffle, and a PRIZE FOR THE BEST DRESSED DEB! — so feel free to lean into the theme and have a bit of fun with it.

Every ticket purchased helps raise vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services through the Cancer Council.

Watch the trailer here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba8fLCilIzc

Crystal's Cameos for Cancer!

Ladies and gentlemen of the Shoalhaven…
It has come to my attention that after many years of theatrical training, questionable character choices, and an alarming number of costumes… it is time to put these talents to work for a higher purpose!
In support of my Stars of Nowra fundraising campaign for Cancer Council, I am now accepting bookings for Crystal’s Cameos for Cancer.
For a minimum $500 donation, I will arrive at your workplace, birthday, staff meeting, footy training, branch meeting, ward handover or event in full costume and deliver a surprise theatrical appearance.
Now before you assume this is simply an unhinged fundraiser with access to a costume box, let me remind you that I am:
🎓 A graduate of the Australian Institute of Music
🎭 An attendee of the NIDA Music Theatre Summer Intensive
And most recently seen on stage with the Nowra Players as:
✨ Liza Minnelli in Smile 4 Deb
🇸🇪 The reigning champion 'Astrid from Sweden' in Eurobeat
🥔 Rania in The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race
So really… this is highly trained theatrical chaos.
You may book one of the following roles:
💪 80s Jazzercise Instructor
🎤 Marilyn Monroe
🐰 The Easter Bunny
🎭 Liza Minnelli
⛪ The Nun
I will arrive.
I will commit completely to the role.
There may be singing.
There may be jazz hands.
There may be a deeply confusing moment for your colleagues.
But it will all be in the name of raising funds for Cancer Council.
So if your workplace needs a little drama…
if a birthday requires a touch of Broadway…
or if you simply want to see your boss greeted by Marilyn Monroe on a Tuesday morning…
book the cameo!
Because as the great Liza herself might say…
Life is a cabaret, old chum.
And apparently… so is fundraising.
Please share far and wide across the Shoalhaven and put this Broadway Baby to Work!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.6k

Sunday Spritz

$1.5k

Ray White Rea Community Grants Program

$1.5k

Julie Armistead - Director Of Financial Dynamics

$1.48k

The Deb Fundraiser

$1.12k

Tim Hanlon

Swans Auction - all the best with your fundraising and dance Crystal!

$1.02k

James Swinton

Keep up the good works, Kiddo

$765

Bede Hunt

Go get em! Woohoo

$515

Anonymous

Go hard! Super proud to be supporting you.

$515

Graeme Dudgeon

You're inspirational & a real doer

$515

James Swinton

Liza's Contribution

$515

Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group

Go Crystal! We're all cheering you on!

$515

Liza Butler

I’m so proud of you - go girl!

$264.25

Broughton Landscapes

$264.25

Kate And Paddy O'sullivan

$264.25

Dell

Have a fabulous time - good on you for all the effort you have put in to this project!

$264.25

Meghean Wallace

Dolly Parton Cameo Baby!! Go you good thing Crystal!

$215

Matthew Norris

All the best, Crystal. From my performance last year, I know how much courage, effort, and heart goes into this. Wishing you an amazing night, I can’t wait to watch the show.

$215

Robby & Jeffrey Lassman

Amazing work Crystal, well done! xxx

$211

Colin Hesse

$200

Colour Capsule

$200

The Blue Swimmer

$170

The Kinghorne Thrift

$162.75

Kohlis Indian Restaurant

Best of luck Crystal! Thank you to all involved in this amazing effort 🙏

$108

Be Here Nowra

A true star of Nowra. Go Crystal.

$106.12

John Lamont

See you at Bangalay on Sunday

$106.12

Louise Whyte

Good Luck

$106.12

Wal Galbraith

Great work!

$106.12

Belinda And Phil Donovan

You were made for this role that's for sure. Because you are already a Star from what I have seen you achieve since I met you not all that long ago. I hope you have a blast, and I can't wait to see you light up the stage brightly like you always do so beautifully, May the Big C stay away from all of those we hold dear XOX

$106.12

Chance & Reene Hanlon

We cannot wait to see you dance x

$106.12

Hayley Byrne

Dance like nobody is watch. You are amazing

$106.12

Jeff Dudgeon

$106.12

Louise Whyte

Congratulations Crystal. Job well done. Have a fabulous night. Xx

$106.12

Silos Estate

$106.12

Jo And Al

You are an amazing Human!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Hayley Byrne

$106.12

Joanna Mccarron

$106.12

John Lamont

Put my tickets in the barrel

$106.12

Maxine Starkey

$106.12

Shoalhaven Flowers

$106.12

Alex Cockcroft

Well done on the great cause and good luck 🤞❤️❤️🎵

$106.12

Brenden And Ellece

$106.12

Ali

Love your work!!

$106.12

Austin, Meg And Artie

Wishing you all the best on your journey raising awareness and much needed funds for cancer research.

$106.12

Lizzy Mcdonnell

$106.12

Letitia Manley

Get it GF x

$106.12

Lyn Brandon

Good luvk

$106.12

Joe And Maura Cato

Good on you Crystal.

$106.12

Belinda Donovan

Go Girl! ❤️

$103.72

Elders Insurance

Great job and chookas for Saturday

$100

Anonymous

Never a dull moment with you Crystal!

$100

Innovisuals

Yay, go Crystal! 🙌🏼

$100

Emo

Amazing woman, amazing cause xo

$100

Cat

$100

Anonymous

$100

Glenn Brandon

Always proud of my wife 💖

$100

Monica Willis

GO CRYSTAL! You are already an absolute superstar, so shine BRIGHT and enjoy the ride - its such a fun one! Good luck

$90

Barron Hanson

$64.67

Paul & Sarah

Good luck Crystal - Dancing Queen!

$64.67

Miranda

Love that you are doing this 😍 You will absolutely kill it 💖✨

$54.84

Ory Purhonen

$54.84

Stelios And Chris

All the best for a good cause!

$54.84

Renee Knight

$54.84

Jessica Willshire

$54.84

Fiona Mackie

You go girl !

$54.84

Dayna Spurway

$54.84

Ev Mccarron

A worthwhile cause Crystal 💞

$54.84

Groovy Jamieson

$54.84

Feargus Manning

$54.84

John Anthony Wakefield

well done all

$54.84

Wendy Collins

Good luck dancing I know you will smash it ! Good I win the prize also good luck with all you do ! Your amazing xx

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.12

Ali

$54.12

Rob Cleary

$54.12

Wendy Firth

Hope you have fun while doing this!

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Peter Szota

Great cause. Go get them.

$54.12

Ben Patching

Good luck

$53.64

Kate

$53.64

Bec Houghton

Get that message out their - and have the best time DANCING 💃

$52.92

Jemma Tribe

You've got this! So proud of you and can't wait to dance the night away this Friday x

$50

Jimmy

$50

Kate And Bunk X

$50

Leanne Orr

Thank you Crystal x

$44.71

Sally Taylor

Good luck & congratulations on putting yourself out there & getting involved in a great cause xxx

$33.87

Katrina Barnett

You are amazing and we see your great beautiful heart in action … 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵… this cause is very close to my heart and we are grateful for you gorgeous lady 🎶🎶🎶🎶 💃🏼

$33.15

James Twyford

$33.15

Palm Springs

$33.15

Anonymous

look forward to see you !

$33.15

Anonymous

$33.15

Rick Gainford

You go CJ! Cannot wait to watch the show and cheer on your successes.

$33.15

Julie Armistead

$33.15

Lisa Brown

Amazing work Crystal!

$33.15

James Swinton

Slim Aarons

$32.43

Nathan Thomas

$30.61

Chelsea Ismay

$30

Maddie Hanlon

$28.43

Sarah, Andrew And Ava

You’re an inspiration, Crystal!

$28.43

Bev Carter

$28.43

James Swinton

X dressers rule

$28.43

Meg Wallace

$28.43

Steph Robinson

$28.43

Leann Hanson

Good luck!

$28.43

Louise

You go girl !! You are amazeballs!! !

$28.43

Jo

Go girl

$27.83

Anonymous

Hoping every little bit helps

$27.81

Anonymous

You will shine, my friend. A wonderful cause xx

$25

Neijelle O’neill

$25

Zoe

I cant wait to see your dance moves!

$23.50

Phylis T

Tshirts

$23.50

Meg Tanner

$23.50

Tara Zachariah

Always helping & inspiring others Crystal! Good Luck ⭐️

$23.50

Tjames

$23.02

Christine Aryal

Woohooooooo

$20

Deb Woolford

$11.80

Justin Wallace

$11.80

Adele Purhonen

You go girl x

$10.48

Raffle Tickets

$10.48

Raffle Tickets

$6.20

Gayna Davey