National Folk Festival
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50th National Folk Festival 24 - 28 March 2016 Exhibition Park in Canberra w: folkfestival.org.au
t: (02) 6262 4792 e: info@folkfestival.org.au
The National Folk Festival started life in Melbourne in 1967 as the Port Phillip District Folk Festival. Today this iconic event is one of Australia’s longest running and most patron friendly festivals offering a wide range of opportunities for attendees to engage in the folk arts. Up until 1992 it crisscrossed the country, being held in a different city each year. As the Festival flourished and grew this model proved unmanageable. In 1993 the National Folk Festival Ltd was formed as a not-for-profit company for the purpose of presenting the event. It established a permanent home at Exhibition Park, Canberra. This big showground like complex with its permanent, well heated, all weather buildings, has ample space for the erection of large temporary venues and good infrastructure and facilities for camping patrons. It provides the perfect setting to create the Festival’s reimagined temporary village. Held annually over 5 days & nights during Easter, today’s Festival is overseen by a volunteer Board of 11 Directors with a permanent staff of 6 full-time and 3 part-time employees. Leading up to, and during the event this core team is augmented by over 500 contractors and some 1200 volunteers drawn from all parts of Australia.
Populated with themed bars, food and market stalls, circus performers and roving musicians the Festival’s vibrant streetscape comes alive in a riot of colour, sound and enticing aromas. Its multi-disciplinary program is broad and innovative. Boasting an A-list of performers across music, dance, spoken word, film, circus and traditional crafts the Festival raises the city’s profile as a place of celebration.
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facebook.comTHE CHANGING ROOM - A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN (Official Video)
Featured artist #ourNFF 2017, The Changing Room - A River Runs Between. Rootsy, Celtic-infused, original folk influenced by the industrial heritage of Cornwall. A winning combination & unique sound. The Changing Room delivers winning songs in English and Cornish language. Formed in 2014 by Tanya Brittain and Sam Kelly, R2 Magazine said at the time “It feels like a little musical magic happened”.
The Butterfly Thief (Official Video) - Mat Brooker
Winner of 2016 Australian National Busking Championships, Mat Brooker performs Latin fusion guitar music in a very dynamic style. Powerful acoustic magic! Hear him next Easter at #ourNFF 2017. Mat's The Butterfly Thief was one of our featured November Director's picks. Enjoy!
The Séamus Begley Trio - Bold Kerryman Tour
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#ourNFF Launches Borderland Busking Comp in conjunction with Smiths Alternative. For details on how to get involved visit the Borderland Busking Page using the link below. http://folkfestival.org.au/borderland-busking-comp/
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Wow! Look what's in #ourNFF's festive stockings. They're bursting with our latest performer announcement. To see the full list of performers to date visit http://folkfestival.org.au/2017-general/
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#ourNFF 2017 T-shirts are available for pre-order from 5 December. Two great designs in both our popular men's and women's cuts. Limited stock will be available at the Festival but to ensure your size and choice of design click on the link http://folkfestival.org.au/merchandise/ to find out more and to order from 5 Dec.
Master Classes | National Folk Festival | Every Easter in Canberra
#ourNFF Master Class Series 2017. Connect with some of the world's finest musicians in their respective fields. We are offering eight fantastic classes including singing, bouzouki, French music traditions, Irish pipes, concertina, fiddle, banjo and bodhran & percussion. For a full list of classes and information on how to register click on the link below. Don't delay as class numbers are strictly limited to ensure the best possible experience for all participants.
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Last days to purchase your limited edition #ourNFF ceramic mug featuring Paul Summerfield's beautiful artwork. These are only available for pre-order until 30 Nov 2016. For information or to purchase visit http://folkfestival.org.au/merchandise/
National Folk Festival's cover photo
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Congratulations Kutcha Edwards. The recipients of the 2016 Melbourne Prize for Music and Awards have been announced, with Mutti Mutti musician Kutcha Edwards taking home two awards—the Melbourne Prize for Music and the new Distinguished Musicians Fellowship. Catch Kutcha at #ourNFF 2017. Don't miss a moment. Just Be There! Early Bird discounted tickets now selling. http://folkfestival.org.au/tickets/
Jarlath Henderson - Courting is a pleasure
Jarlath Henderson is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Tyrone who has become one of the heroes of the new Celtic folk scene. He revives traditional songs with no-nonsense, respectful vocals that are matched against subtle, bravely original arrangements. Enjoy this video clip and catch him live at #ourNFF 2017. Early Bird tickets now selling. http://folkfestival.org.au/tickets/
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#ourNFF is over the moon to announce yet another mighty list of artists to add to our brilliant 2017 Festival line-up. Included in today's catalogue of performers are Jarlath Henderson, 19-Twenty, Kutcha Edwards, Fromseier Hockings, MEL PARSONS, Mélisande, YuNiOn, Zulya and The Children of the Underground, Alanna and Alicia, Andy Salvanos, Bohemian Nights, Katey Brooks, Dubmarine, Sparrow-Folk and there's more to whet your senses so please visit http://folkfestival.org.au/2017-general/ to see the full list to date. Further announcements coming soon.
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