2013 FOLK by the SEA Souvenir Program, 20 pages

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27 -29 September 2013

The SoundS of folk, World, rooTS, CelTiC, BluegraSS & gypSy muSiC

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150 Acts 12 Venues 350 Concerts Green Music Train Folk Summer School Onsite camping, parking

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Welcome to number 1 For the last 9 years the Illawarra Folk club has held a Spring Festival at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge called ‘Folk in the Foothills’.

and is a wonderful taster festival for our January, Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli, the largest in NSW.

Sadly the Lodge has temporarily closed down but not the Festival. On the basis that ‘the show must go on’ and with the help of Kiama Council and local Member Gareth Ward (a musician himself) we have merely moved it in to Kiama.

So I’d like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers and committee and club members who have come together to make the Festival possible.

Naturally our festival is now, not in the foothills, but ‘by the sea’.

Not only that we have expanded it so there is something on the three days 27th, 28th, 29th September though the main focus remains on the Saturday.

A dance on the Friday and a major free concert in Hindmarsh Park on Sunday flesh out the programme.

Being conducted by the Illawarra Folk Club, FOLK by the SEA is naturally, like all our activities, run by volunteers

Thanks also to the people of Kiama, the Rugby Club and especially Gareth Ward MP and Kiama Council for supporting us financially.

We’ve a great line-up of artists and if you have never been to a Folk Festival before, be very careful! They have been known to be addictive. So once again welcome, happy folking and let’s hope that this one is just the start.

Russell Hannah (Sir Bigruss) OAM President, Illawarra Folk Club

Tickets

A New Festival FOLK by the SEA is a new intimate festival featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music in 50 concerts over 3 days in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole.

The festival is a combination of ticket only entry, Friday and Saturday and a free day of local folk artists on the Sunday.

The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc., presenters of the Illawarra Folk Festival held each year in January at the Bulli Showground.

PO Box 5289, Wollongong, NSW, 2500 tel/fax 1300 887 034 www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au www.folkbythesea.com.au www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au

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EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL PASS (purchased by 23 September 2013) • $50 per Adult - save $15 on the full price of $65 • $20 per Youth (12-17), Child (U12) Free

EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL & CAMPING PASS

• $75 per adult - save $15 on the full price $90.

• $45 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free.

FRIDAY EVENING PASS

• $10 per adult • $5 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free

SATURDAY FULL DAY PASS

• $60 per adult • $15 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free

SATURDAY EVENING PASS (from 6pm)

CAMPING

A limited number of camping spots are available at the Kiama Showground.

Camping is a flat rate of $25 per adult with 2 Day Festival Pass purchase only.

Camping will be available from 2pm Friday to Monday 10am.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS

• Kiama Visitor Information Centre, open 7 days from 9.00am - 5.00pm • Online from: www.folkbythesea. com.au/tickets • Over the phone with Mastercard / Visa: 1300 654 262 • At the Festival Office at Kiama Showground on Friday 27 September, 10am-10pm and Saturday 28 September 7:30am-9pm

Welcome 1 Messages 2 Festival Help Guide

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Programme Grid

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Festival Features

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A to Z of Artists

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Conditions of Entry

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Upcoming Folk Events

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• $30 per adult • $10 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free Note: Youth and Child tickets can only be purchased with a paying parent.

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Messages Thank You Welcome to the 2013 FOLK by the SEA organised by the Illawarra Folk Club. While this is our first FOLK by the SEA festival, the Illawarra Folk Club has a long history of musical involvement with the Kiama community.

From the Mayor

From the Member for Kiama

Welcome to Kiamaʼs Folk by the Sea festival. Kiama Council is a proud sponsor of the event and weʼre thrilled to have two of our prime facilities, The Pavilion, Kiama and Hindmarsh Park, operating as venues.

On behalf of the Kiama community, my warmest welcome to you to our first ‘FOLK by the SEA’ festival in Kiama.

Iʼd like to congratulate the Illawarra Folk Club on organising Folk by the Sea. It comes after nine successful yearsʼ running Folk in the Foothills at Jamberoo Valley Lodge. With the lodge temporarily out of action, this year the Club has chosen to host Folk by the Sea in Kiama.

We are proud that the event is to remain within our Municipality and look forward to enjoying the even bigger, three- day event the Folk Club has organised. Folk in the Foothills has always been a great example of what can be achieved by a communitybased organisation and its many dedicated members, and Iʼve no doubt that Folk by the Sea will prove to be equally popular.

So whether youʼre a visitor to, or resident of, our region, I hope you enjoy the range of fantastic performances the Illawarra Folk Club has lined up for you this weekend. I invite you to make the most of what our region has to offer.

Brian Petschler Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council

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I was delighted to secure a grant from the NSW Premier to help support this wonderful festival and my sincere thanks go to the NSW Government for their supports of arts and culture in Kiama.

Our region is blessed with a depth and breadth of talent and I look forward to seeing the Kiama township bursting at the seams with visitors and locals alike enjoying everything that folk music and culture has to offer.

Once again, my warmest welcome to you and I hope that you enjoy the festival in addition to the many treasures Kiama has to offer.

Cheers, Gareth Ward MP Member for Kiama

The initial Illawarra Folk Festivals were held at Jamberoo and until the closing of the Jamberoo Valley Lodge, a successful one day festival – Folk in the Foothills was held there for a number of years. Members of our Club also presented a number of Australian Folk Festivals in the showground when the old Pavilion was still there.

The festival is jam packed with a great variety of artists, whether you like the more traditional folk or bluegrass acts or love to dance to the gypsy bands. Beside the great music, there is plenty of fun to be had at the sessions, dance, poetry events or just chilling out and watching the people go by.

We are hopeful that this will be the first of many folk festivals held in Kiama, amongst some of the most beautiful countryside in NSW. As this is the first FOLK by the SEA, there was a lot of hard work and organisation needed to make this a success. I would like to thank the many volunteers who helped organise the festival as well as the many individuals and groups such as the Kiama Jazz Club that pitched in to assist us. We have also had generous support from Kiama Council and Gareth Ward, as well as Kiama Tourism who helped publicise the festival.

For this festival we are encouraging everybody to put photos, videos and comments up on the festival Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/illawarrafolkfestival) during the festival and of course we will be continuing our twitter feeds of exciting events as they occur.

Peter O’Neill Marketing and Media Director (honorary) FOLK by the SEA, Illawarra Folk Club

Festival Help Guide This may be your first folk festival, so here’s some idea about what to do.

• Buy your pass on-line to save you money and time.

• Buy your camping pass online as well as these are only issued with 2 Day Festival Passes.

• If you’re driving to the festival then make your way to the Kiama Showground Pavilion • If you’re using public transport then walk up to the main entry gate and head for the Festival Office in the Kiama Showground Pavilion.

• Make sure you get a full programme when you do the pass/ wristband exchange. This is your map to the venues, performers and general information.

• Grab a refreshment and study the program to decide who you want to see and whenor just take pot luck!

Having a highlighterpen is a good idea.

Mark the events you want to catch.

• Don’t panic if you can’t make up your mind! Chances are you won’t know too many of the acts. Just walk the site!

You’ll discover music you’ve never heard or you’ll end up dancing, reciting or just watching. If you don’t like what you see move onto another venue.

• At the end of the day (night) and if you’ve still got energy then hang around the bar as the musicians will be up for a tune or two. Sometimes the best music is played spontaneously at these late sessions!

• Remember to have fun, but be courteous to your fellow festival goers when leaving!

Useful Phone Numbers • • • • •

Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 Radio Doctors 4228 5522 Wollongong Hospital 4222 5000 SES 132 500 NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 (see map inside back cover for meeting location at Showground entry)

Festival Office

Camping

The Festival Ticket Office is located in the Kiama Showground Pavilion. This is where you purchase passes or exchange your pre-purchased pass voucher for a wristband. Please wear it at all times!

Many festival goers camp in the grounds around the Showground and do so for the duration of the Festival. They all quickly settle into the relaxed village atmosphere and musical environment.

• Please no campfires or pets.

• There is to be a minimum of 2.5 metres between tents.

• Please recycle waste where possible.

• Children and youth who are camping must be accompanied by a responsible camping adult.

• Please do not leave any valuables in cars or tents.

Adjacent to the Festival Office is the registration area for artists, sponsors and media.

Festival Office Opening Times • Friday 10am – 10pm • Saturday 7.30am – 9pm

Messages

Showers

You may leave messages at the Festival Office, however the Festival cannot take responsibility for messages being received.

There are hot water showers available in the Rugby Club building. Please conserve water and keep your showers short.

Visitor Information

Late Night Partying

• Festival Info line: 1300 887 034 • For local tourist information, call the Kiama Visitors Centre, 1300 654 262.

Smoke Free Festival FOLK by the SEA is a Smoke Free Festival.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Festival site, including camping areas.

Festival Volunteers The Festival runs entirely on volunteers who appreciate a helping hand and the odd thank you! If you can also volunteer a few hours work then please see the wonderful folk in the Festival Office.

Festival Bar The Festival organises its own bar and the proceeds help keep ticket prices down. Please patronise it but do drink sensibly! The bar is conducted strictly according to licensing regulations, ie under-aged and intoxicated persons will not be served and no alcohol is to be taken inside or outside licensed areas.

Lost and Found All lost and found items including persons should be reported to the Festival Office.

A noise curfew will apply to all camping areas after 10pm. Anyone wishing to session on can go to the Pavilion.

Please keep all sessions inside the building. Please be courteous of other campers and festival neighbours.

Children The Festival aims to provide a safe environment for families. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times.

Transport • Taxi (02) 4237 7505 • Train times & Fares 131 500 • Bus Services Premier Illawarra (02) 4271 1322, Kiama Coachlines (02) 4232 3466 • QANTAS 131 313 • VIRGIN 136 789 • JETSTAR 131 538

First Aid Festival First Aid staff will be wearing a Green vest. The Festival First Aid room is in the lower level of The Pavilion at the Surf Beach (southern) end.

If the First Aid room is not attended please contact a Festival staff member in a green, red or blue vest.

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FRIDAY, 6:00 - 9:00pm HOT JAZZ & GYPSY SWING Kiama Jazz Club presents Ewan McKenzie’s Swing Manouche at the Blue Diamond Bar, The Sebel Harbourside Kiama. www.kiamajazz.com FREE ENTRY

SUNDAY, 9:00am FOLK at LITTLE BLOWHOLE Enjoy breakfast with music by David O’Connor.

Little Blowhole Cafe, 4 Tingara Cres., Kiama www.littleblowholecafe.com FREE ENTRY

Saturday 28 September NORFOLK ROOM 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

RUSTY SPRING SYNCOPATORS

Morning Poets BYO POEM

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ENDA KENNY & LINDSAY MARTIN

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RIOGH ENDA & LINDSAY WONGAWILLI TED EGAN THE RUSTY DATSUNS AMI WILLIAMSON DOCTOR STOVEPIPE

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NICK RHEINBERGER 4:30 -5:30 NO SUCH THING SESSION AMI WILLIAMSON 6:00 -7:00 DAVID DOYLE STORIES TED EGAN 7:30 -8:30 NO SUCH THING SESSION

10:30 11:00

CASEY DONOVAN

NICK RHEINBERGER

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10:30-11:30

THE RUSTY DATSUNS

BOB CAMPBELL & BAND

12:00-1:00

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IRISH FLUTE FINTAN VALLELY

DOCTOR STOVEPIPE

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ARVO POETS

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TED EGAN

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EVENING TRAD VARIOUS SINGERS

PAT DRUMMOND

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FINTAN VALLELY

ENDA KENNY & LINDSAY MARTIN

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PARODY CONCERT VARIOUS SINGERS

RUSTY SPRING SYNCOPATORS

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BOB CAMPBELL & BAND 6:30-7:30

DOCTOR STOVEPIPE 8:00-9:00

PUKARA

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CASEY DONOVAN

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MORNING TRAD VARIOUS SINGERS

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GOOD TUNES SESSION

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PAT DRUMMOND

VOX FM LIVE TO THE WORLD

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RUGBY CLUB

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AMI WILLIAMSON

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KENDALL ROOM

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PENNY HARTGERINK

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The PAVILION SADDLEBACK VERANDAH ROOM

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NO SUCH THING 12:00-12:25

12:30 CROOKED RIVER BLUEGRASS 1:00

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BIG SEASIDE SINGALONG with CLAIRE ROBERTS

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SWINGALELES 2:45-3:10 THE CON ARTISTS

WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR

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FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA with guest singers 4:30-5:30

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Live to the World VOX FM Concert

The festival is honoured, at the first Folk by the Sea, to be welcomed by Wadi Wadi elder Joyce Donovan from Gerringong. Joyce was the 2008 Australian of the year NSW local hero and has been honoured by her own Wadi Wadi elders for her outstanding indigenous social justice and human rights work.

The Mayor of Kiama, Brian Petschler and Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward will then officially open the 1st FOLK by the Sea. FRI 7pm Norfolk Room

In an historic first for the Illawarra Folk Club people from all around the world will be able to tune into FOLK by the SEA and listen to the likes of Riogh, Enda Kenny and Lindsay Martin, Wongawilli, Ted Egan, The Rusty Datsuns, Ami Williamson and Doctor Stovepipe. Courtesy of local Community Station VOX FM and modern technology, we will be streaming to our usual folk programme on 97.3 (2-4pm) and then it’s out and around the world on http://myradiostream.com/voxfm SAT 2-4PM Norfolk Room

Opening Bush Dance Celebrate the opening night with a bush dance for all the family. Music will be provided by the Kiama Seaside Bush Orchestra and No Such Thing.

FRI 7:30pm Norfolk Room

Enjoy the sweet swing of Gypsy swing and jazz folk with Ewan Mackenzie at the Blue Diamond Bar, The Sebel Harbourside. FREE ENTRY FRI 6-9pm Sebel

Hosted by David O’Connor, Steve Caskey and award winning poet Zondrae King.

Everyone is a closet poet and here is a chance to share your favourite or original poems with like minded people. ‘Avago’.

SAT 9:30AM Saddleback Rom Morning Poets SAT 3PM Kendall Room Arvo Poets

Sessions on the Verandah

3:15-3:55 4:00

Welcome to Country & Official Opening

Morning and Arvo Poets

1:45-2:40

3:00

There are 50 concerts over the 3 days of the festival. There are a number of special events throughout the festival. Here’s a summary of some of them.

Gypsy Folk at the Sebel RUIDO 1:15-1:40

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Festival Features

Singing poets Two of our festival poets are being lured out of their protective shell of verse for a spot of what they are not allowed to do at poets forums (Sing). Both Steve Caskey and David O’Connor have been singing and recording most of their long (dissolute) lives. Here is an opportunity for people to see what a poet can do when you put an instrument in their hands.

SAT 4:30PM Kendall Room

Parody Concert John Dengate Tribute One of the most used and abused musical genre is Parody. Everyone knows one.

John Dengate, one of Australia’s greatest parodyists died in August. Big Russ hosts this tribute to him with some of his mates including Ted Egan, Phyl Lobl and Pat Drummond amongst others.

SAT 9PM Kendall Room

Folk at Little Blowhole

Enjoy the spontaneity of traditional music sessions. You’re welcome to join in with your acoustic instrument or simply listen SAT 12:00pm Verandah

Enjoy breakfast with folk music.

Little Blowhole Cafe, 4 Tingara Cres. Kiama. FREE ENTRY SUN 9am

Morning and Afternoon Trad

Folk in the Park

Australia has a rich culture despite what the ‘cultural cringers’ will tell you. In these concerts exponents and presenters of that culture will be sharing their experiences in song and music.

Phyl Lobl, Gary Tooth, Graeme Murray and Bob Campbell have between them over 150 years of involvement with Australian Music and it is rare to get them all together on the one stage.

SAT 10:30AM Kendall Room SAT 6PM Kendall Room

A diverse range of local artists presenting their take on folk music.

SUN 10am-5pm Hindmarsh Park

Big Seaside Singalong Your chance to singalong with Claire Roberts and the Seaside Folk Allstars with classic folksongs from the 60s and beyond.

SUN 1:45pm Hindmarsh Park

Botany Bay

Singing tooral liooral liaddity Singing tooral liooral liay Singing tooral liooral liaddity And we’re bound for Botany Bay

Pearly Shells Webley Edwards / Leon Pober

Pearly shells from the ocean.

Shining in the sun, covering up the shore When I see them my heart tells me that I love you, More than all the little pearly shells

Puff The Magic Dragon Leonard Lipton / Peter Yarrow

Heave away your rolling king Heave away, Haul away Heave away you’ll hear me sing We’re bound for South Australia

Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist In a land called Honah Lee. Oh! Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist In a land called Honah Lee.

Calypso

Sailing

Bound For South Australia

John Denver

Aye, Calypso, the places you’ve been to The things that you’ve shown us, the stories you tell Aye, Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you so long and so well

Drunken Sailor

Hooray and up she rises, Hooray and up she rises Hooray and up she rises, Earl-eye in the morning!

Jamaican Farewell Irving Burgie

But I’m sad to say I’m on my way Won’t be back for many a day My heart is down, my head is turning around I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

The Last Farewell Ronald Arthur Webster / Roger Whitaker

For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly More dearly than the spoken word can tell For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly More dearly than the spoken word can tell

Mull Of Kintyre Paul McCartney / Denny Laine

Mull of Kintyre Oh mist rollin’ in from the sea My desire is al­ways to be here, Oh Mull of Kintyre

Gavin Sutherland

I am sailing, I am sailing, home again ‘cross the sea.

I am sailing, stormy waters, to be near you, to be free.

Skye Boat Song

Speed bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward, the sailors cry Carry the lad that’s born to be king Over the sea to Skye

Sloop John B

So hoist up the John B’s sail See how the mainsail sets Call for the Captain ashore Let me go home, let me go home I wanna go home, yeah yeah Well I feel so broke up I wanna go home

The Water Is Wide

The water is wide I cannot swim ore And neither have I the wings to fly Give me a boat that can carry two And we both shall row my love and I

The Whale Terry Fielding and Fred Dyer

Bend your backs and row me lads And take me to me whale Tonight we’ll sing and dance And tomorrow night we sail We’ll sail into the harbour No prouder men there’ll be We’ll show the all we captured The monster from the sea.

Di di di d’ di di di di

Festival Finale Get a taste for the Illawarra Folk Festival with a festival orchestra and choir and special singing guests for a big finish to the 2013 FOLK by the SEA. SUN 4:30pm Hindmarsh Park

The Southern Cross Is Calling Me Joe Paolacci

So goodbye sunny Naples, my loving family too.

The Southern Cross is calling me to build a life that’s new.

I’m off to see Australia, The work is plenty there My bag is packed, I won’t look back, I’ll make a pile, I swear.

Time Is A Tempest John Broomhall

So lift up our voices and sing of the wind and rain Sing of the wind and rain, sing of the wind and rain Lift up our voices and sing of the wind and rain We’re travellin’ on thro’ a storm

Fiesta

Jem Finer / Shane MacGowan

Come all you rambling boys of pleasure And ladies of easy leisure We must say adios until we see Almeria once again

The Ocean Liner Barry Skipsey

So step on board the ocean liner, Step on board without delay, me lads.

Step on board, there’s nothing finer, And together we’ll sail away

Back To Broome Ted Egan

So it’s: Haul away! Heave away!

Up with the anchor chain!

Haul away! Heave away!

We’re goin’ back to Broome again!

My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean

Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.

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A to Z of Artists Ami Williamson

“Ami Williamson is a genius” - (International folk icon Judy Collins)”. “Ami performs original indie folk with a pinch of cabaret for good measure. I cried, I laughed, then both at the same time, one woman show at it’s best” - (Herald Sun). “Ami’s show is one of the most original I’ve seen in a long time. She has real talent and a natural flair for lyrics; this is an artist to watch.” - (Eric Bogle).

Bob Campbell & Band

Bob Campbell will be releasing a memoir, GIANTS LEAP, in January 2014 with an accompanying CD of some of the material included in the book. These musicians are involved in the recording of the CD. They and other musicians on the CD have played with Bob in various configurations over the past forty years.

FRI 7:30PM Saddleback Room SAT 12MID Rugby Club SAT 6:30PM Saddleback Room

Casey Donovan

Claire Roberts & the Big Seaside SIngalong

Claire is well known in the Illawarra Folk scene. In 2012 she released her first album in many years, The Leonard’s Hill Dance. Claire is accompanied by Glen Bowker,who wears many hats in the music industry. When accompanying Claire, Glen makes the acoustic guitar sound like the coolest instrument ever invented. www.kissevents.com.au SUN 1:45PM Hindmarsh Park

The Con Artists

www.amiwilliamson.com SAT 12:30PM Saddleback Room SAT 3:30PM Norfolk Vox FM Concert SAT 6PM Norfolk Room

One embrace of the music from these quirky musicians causes bouts of spontaneous dancing and leaves you wanting more of their spicy French Canadian, Klezmer, Celtic, Slavic Romanian, New Orleans, Italian Hungarian and African repertoire. A feast of music... A carnival of percussion, brass, wind, accordion and strings. www.conartists.com.au SUN 3:15PM Hindmarsh Park

Az-I-Am

Crooked River AZ-I-AM formed in 2007. This trio blends diverse musical backgrounds to perform an eclectic mix of genres.

They are a cultural cross over where Celtic and Country music merge with a touch of Jazz and Medieval Blues.

SUN 10AM Hindmarsh Park

Blowhole Buskers The Blowhole Buskers are a group of ukulele enthusiasts based in Kiama who cater for all levels of players. Founded in late 2011, the Buskers have grown to around 35 members.

SUN 10:45AM Hindmarsh Park

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After a meteoric rise to fame at the tender age of 16, when she became the youngest ever winner of Australian Idol, Casey Donovan has gone on to make an indelible mark on the Australian theatre and music scenes. Donovan’s Australian Idol success saw her make regular appearances on television, radio and in print media across Australia. She was also a star performer at many major events, including the Commonwealth Games, Woodfood Dreaming Festival and Foxtel’s 10th Birthday. www.caseydonovan.com SAT 3:30PM Saddleback Room SAT 9PM Norfolk Room

Hailing from Kiama and Gerringong, Crooked River is a collaboration between Neil McCann (former Wongawilli guitarist), John de Hossen (who performed for years as “John D” in the Swedish folk/rock scene) and John Littrich. Young Dominic Littrich joins them on drums/percussion. With guitar, banjo, violin, uke and harmonica, they

produce music that is part folk, part country, part bluegrass with generous lashings of fun. They take their name from the small but beautiful river that meets the sea at Gerroa.

SUN 12:30PM Hindmarsh Park

David Doyle

David Rooney

David Rooney teaches at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, runs instrumental music programs in several local schools, and directs Wollongong’s well known community music ensemble - The Con Artists.

SUN 4:30 PM Hindmarsh Park Festival Finale & Orchestra

Doctor Stovepipe

David is a performer, storyteller, and writer born in Dublin, Ireland, but has lived for many years in the southwest of England. He is touring Australia and New Zealand and sharing his clever craft.

SAT 12MID Verandah SAT 8:30PM Verandah

David O’Connor

Poet, actor, singer-songwriter, children’s entertainer for 40 years, 11 CDs with songs recorded by Bernard Carney, Fay White and Jackie Luke. He lived for 5 years in Mongolia, where he wrote a #1 hit song there! He also had his own national ABC kids’ weekly radio show and has performed in all states as well as UK, USA and Canada.

SAT 9.30am Saddleback Room Morning Poets SAT 4:30PM Kendall Room Singing Poets Sun 9AM Little Blowhole Cafe

Purveyors of Medicinal Euphony, Doctor Stovepipe’s 51st Mounted Rhythm Brigade comprises Dr. Jim Sharrock, Dr. Gillian Cosgrove and Dr. Edward Radclyffe. All guaranteed qualified and of professional composure, they employ the latest hygienic methods in guitar, banjo, fiddle and double bass and practise proven techniques in harmonizing minstrelsy. Stovepipe draws from the pharmacopoeia of Appalachian string-band music, hot jazz, gypsy swing, CowboyWestern combos and popular ragtime. www.myspace.com/doctorstovepipe SAT 1:30PM Rugby Club SAT 3:45PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SAT 8PM Saddleback Room

Enda Kenny & Lindsay Martin Australia’s favourite festival duo are entering their third decade of performance together and will be including songs from their forthcoming release Heart Tattoo as well as a selection of old favourites.

“Great lyrics and unfussy tunes that hang upon the words like well-made clothes” George Papavgeris. “Enda’s songs get right to the heart of the Australian experience and accompanists don’t come any better than Lindsay Martin” - Fairbridge Festival WA www.endakenny.com.au FRI 10:15PM Saddleback Room SAT 11AM Norfolk Room SAT 2:20PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SAT 7:30PM Rugby Club

Fintan Vallely

Fintan Vallely is a flute player and satirical songwriter from Co. Armagh, Ireland.

A commentator on music too, he has written and edited a dozen books on the subject, most importantly the 2011 Companion to Irish Traditional Music, a 900 page encyclopaedia of all aspects of the music and where it is played, including Australia. His flute tutor book ‘Timber’ is now out in a new edition as The Complete Guide to Playing the Irish Flute. His music includes old and new

The Con Artists

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Irish and Scottish dance music and airs. www.imusic.ie SAT 1:30PM Kendall Room SAT 7.30PM Kendall Room

Folk Festival Choir and Orchestra David Rooney, from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, will conduct the festival orchestra and choir with feature singers including Ted Egan, Danny Priestley from Riogh and Graeme Murray from Wongawilli. The orchestra will be a combination of The Con Artists and a number of the folk musicians at the festival.

The choir will include members of the Wollongong Welsh Choir. Chorus singing is encouraged, see page 7 of the program!

SUN 4:30PM Hindmarsh Park

Gary Tooth

Gary Tooth is from the Southern Highlands and is a bit of the veteran of the folk scene who has played in a number of Bush Bands during their heyday, including The Wayfarers. If you like traditional and contemporary Australian music then Gary’s your man.

SAT 10:30AM Kendall Room Morning Trad SAT 6PM Kendall Room Evening Trad

Good Tunes Session David De Santi, Artistic Director of the Illawarra Folk Festival and accordionista, has been hosting Good Tunes Sessions for a number of years in the Illawarra and at folk

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festivals around the country. Here’s a chance to learn tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Italy, USA, France, French Canada, Sweden, Spain, Australia and beyond! Dancing is optional. Acoustic musicians are welcome to join in with sheet music provided.

SAT 1:30PM, 4PM Verandah

surprises and musical accessories. www.facebook.com/nickrheinberger SAT 10:30AM Rugby Club SAT 4:30PM Norfolk Room

No Such Thing

Graeme Murray

Graeme is the honey coated rich voiced lead singer of Wongawilli and has been singing the ‘old’ songs for over 30 years. He was awarded Australian Bush Music Awards Best Male Vocalist in 1991, 1993 and 1994!

SAT 10:30AM Kendall Room Morning Trad SAT 6PM Kendall Room Evening Trad

No Such Thing is a group of musicians who play collected Australian dance tunes. The unusual name came about after a Scottish musician commented that “there is no such thing as Australian dance music”. The band recreates the authentic feel of the old time dance bands and will soon get your feet tapping. https://new.myspace.com/nosuchthingoz FRI 7:30PM Norfolk Room Family Bush Dance SAT 5:30PM, 8.30PM Verandah SUN 12:00MID Hindmarsh Park

Nick Rheinberger

Pat Drummond

Local ABC presenter Nick Rheinberger is insatiably curious about music, and you never know what instruments he’ll be playing. But there’s always some funny tunes, some funky tunes, and perhaps a poem or two. At Kiama, Nick will do one gig with his long-suffering bass player Andrew Rankin, plus another solo with some special

Pat ‘s music crosses the genres of country, folk and rock and roll and his musical career spans three decades. Based at Leura in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, his style is a cross between songwriting and journalism. His well documented songs about real people and places are drawn from interviews gathered on his erratic tours

across Australia and present a composite picture of that country and her people. www.patdrummond.net SAT 2PM Saddleback Room SAT 6PM Rugby Club SAT 9PM Kendall Room Parody Concert

Penny Hartgerink

Riogh

Pukara Penny Hartgerink will be performing a solo and band acoustic set of her own original songs and some of her favourite folk classics. She’ll also front Penny and The Mystics, a four piece band from Kiama. Their catchy, original tunes are folky with a strong reggae flavour. www.pennyandthemystics.com.au FRI 8:15PM Saddleback Room with The Mystics SAT 11AM Saddleback Room

Phyl Lobl

Long established as a singer and writer of fine songs that express the Australian Experience. Her show Singing the South revealed the history of Kiama and district. Another show Dames and DareDeveils for Democracy was declared after the NFF 2013 as a ‘must-see for all Australians’ and will be held in Kiama Pavilion on November 10 performed by a group called Cranky Sheilas & Co. www.phyllobl.net SAT 10:30AM Kendall Room Morning Trad SAT 6PM Kendall Room Evening Trad SAT 9PM Kendall Room Parody Concerts

Pukara is a Latin American folk group, made up of 6 multi talented Chilean musicians. Performing a range of wonderful music from the Andean regions of South America this group is set to thrill an audience, with their wide range of traditional instruments spanning from Charango, pan pipes, Spanish Guitar, percussion, amazing vocals and much more. www.facebook.com/pukaramusic SAT 12:30PM Norfolk Room SAT 9:30PM Saddleback Room

Riogh Riogh is a six piece ensemble specialising in Celtic music. Combining classic ballads and upbeat favourites with a fresh take and contemporary sound, but keeping within the roots of a strong traditional feel. Whether it’s a classic Irish ballad, a Celtic jig or a modern pop tune that’s been given the special Riogh treatment, there’s literally something for everyone! Riogh’s soaring harmonies and infectious melodies will easily transport you to another time and place. www.reverbnation.com/riogh SAT 2PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SAT 3PM Rugby Club SAT 10:30PM Norfolk Room

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forgotten Spanish art. They also have a good mix of Aussie humour and playfulness.

Thump along to the Latino and Flamenco beats. Be captivated by soulful ballads and wailing laments. Bop along to catchy tunes.

SUN 1:15PM Hindmarsh Park

Russell Hannah Our own cuddly Sir Big Russ, aka Russell Hannah, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal on 26 January 2011, hence the Sir. A life-long love of words has also led to co-authoring a book on Australian railway folklore, writing poetry, limericks and associating with other poets and yarn-spinners. However he still does remain a tormenter of accordion players and a lover of tripe. Russell will be hosting the Morning and Evening Trad and Parody Concerts on Saturday.

The Rusty Datsuns The Rusty Datsuns’ have been winning hearts and inciting hoedowns since their formation during the infamous 2011 floods.

It was an extraordinary twist of fate that brought the three respected, prolific and slightly crazy musicians, Sian Evans (Bessy-Lou, Pollysasin), Fern Thompsett (These Dirty Bones) and Alex Skinner (Chocolate Strings), together. Keeping high and dry in an old Queenslander while the Brisbane flood waters rose around them, the Dattos music was forged with no power, some instruments and a few rain buckets of talent, the unlikely combination yielding a rare musical chemistry. https://myspace.com/rustydatsuns‎ SAT 12MID Kendall Room SAT 3:10PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SAT 5PM Saddleback Room

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Ted Egan

The Rusty Datsuns

Rusty Spring Syncopators

Swingaleles

Gooday! May I introduce myself. I am Ted Egan, an old bushy who lives in Alice Springs in the Centre of Australia. Since I left my Melbourne birthplace at age 16, I have been fascinated by Australian history, its unique people and the Australian way of life, in this, perhaps the most multi-cultural nation on Earth. For the last 40 years I have been writing and recording songs, filming and writing about the Australian people who to me represent the real ethos of this country. I have just completed my 30th album of songs. I am “the presenter” of 13 x 1 hour documentary films titled This Land Australia, and I have written ten books. That represents a classy way to make a living. Fancy getting paid for it! www.tedegan.com.au FRI 7:15PM Norfolk Room Opening FRI 9:15PM Saddleback Room SAT 2:55PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SAT 4:30PM Rugby Club SAT 7:30PM Norfolk Room SAT 9PM Kendall Room Parody Concert

Wollongong Welsh Choir

Armed with their hand-crafted junkyard contraptions (washboard, washtub bass, banjo and resonator guitar), and channelling the energy of a forgotten American yesteryear, The Rusty Spring Syncopators beat out the finest in crusty blues, rusty rags and manky-janky jazz. Winners of the Sydney Fringe Festival Busking Competition in 2011, the band have been attracting much attention - drawing bigger and better crowds each night with their mix of trad and original tunes, appearing at Peats Ridge and the National Folk Festival, and a gaggle of folk clubs, gin joints and gambling dives across the country. www.reverbnation.com/ therustyspringsyncopators SAT 9:30AM Norfolk Room SAT 9PM Rugby Club

The Swingaleles is a Wollongong ukulele group that was founded in 2010 by prominent jazz musician Mick Berghuis. At first they met at Mick’s home until the group grew so much that it moved to the Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow for more room.

The groups receives many requests to perform and it plays regularly at aged-care facilities, markets, malls and charity functions.

SUN 2:45PM Hindmarsh Park

Steve Caskey Steve has played guitar since 1960 and since then has added bass, mandolin, ukulele (soprano, tenor and bass), keyboard to his arsenal. He also sings. He currently is in Swingaleles, Arcadians Lamplighters Male Choir 2012 and plays bluegrass.

SAT 3PM Kendall Room Arvo Poets SAT 4:30pm Kendall Room

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The Wollongong Welsh Choir was formed in 1994 by Judith Overton to promote Welsh culture in the Illawarra region.

The choir performs in both English and Welsh. Under the leadership of its current Musical Director Michael SweeneyKnapp, the choir’s repertoire ranges from traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs to popular songs from musicals.

SUN 4PM Hindmarsh Park

Wongawilli

Zondrae King

“Wongawilli is the pre-eminent group performing Australian folk music in this country. The music they play is uniquely Australian, but without any of the clichés usually associated with Australian folk music. In the years they have been performing, they have built an unequalled reputation for fine musicianship and entertainment, backed up by extensive research into the traditional origins of the music and the people who played it in the past. “ Graham McDonald, former National Folk Festival Director and current NFSA Sound Archivist SAT 2:35PM Norfolk Room VOX FM Concert SUN 11:15AM Hindmarsh Park

Coming into the world of Bush Poetry when she retired from paid employment about 12 years ago, Zondrae soon became a regular at Poets Breakfasts, Festivals and other Community events.

She writes her poems from a Mother’s point of view and has been successful in many competitions for both written and performance poetry. Homespun philosophy and adventures with an Australian slant.

SAT 9:30AM Saddleback Room Morning Poets SAT 3PM Kendall Room Arvo Poets

Welcome to Kiama’s first Folk by the Sea event.

As a proud sponsor, we hope you have a great weekend enjoying the performances, and the surrounds, facilities and venues our area has to offer.

Kiama Municipal Council

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KIAMA VISITORS CENTRE Located on Blowhole Point Road, the Kiama Visitors Centre is your one-stop shop for maps, brochures, souvenirs and of course local knowledge and recommendations from our fabulous staff and volunteers. Make sure you stop by and visit us while you are in town.

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Ward MP

02 4232 3322 www.kiama.com.au

“I am very pleased to support the 2013 Kiama FOLK by the SEA festival.”

Authorised by Gareth Ward,102 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533.

This Advertisement was produced using parliamentary entitlements.

Member for Kiama

Contact Gareth: P 4232 1082 F 4232 3577 E kiama@parliament.nsw.gov.au A 102 Terralong Street, Kiama NSW 2533 W www.garethward.net.au Organised by The Yuin Folk Club Inc

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Held at the Showground in the picturesque village of Cobargo the festival will present a week performed at multiple venues.

Info at www.cobargofolkfestival.com or CALL 02 6493 6758

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Kalascima Stiff Gins Mic Conway Totally Gourdgeous Wheeze & Suck Recycled String Band Chaika Bukhu Alanna & Alicia Fig Jam and lots more! *6 intimate venues *kids’ festival *market stalls *art & craft *poets’ breakfast *street performers *poetry competition *singing, dancing & instrument workshops full dance program

the friendly festival only 2 hours from Canberra and Sydney

25-27 October 2013

in Australia’s most beautiful valley www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au

Woodford Folk Festival a festival of festivals

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Illawarra Folk Club Conditions of Entry

• Festival wristband must be worn at all times. All children must also have an wristband as well.

• Sound / Video recordings are not permitted without the prior written consent from the Marketing and Media Director.

• All professional/commercial photographers or film makers must first obtain permission from the Marketing and Media Director (Peter O’Neill on 0429 674 005) • No pets allowed on the site, except registered dogs who have been approved by the festival organisers.

The following information is applicable to all persons attending FOLK by the SEA:

Limitation of Liability

• To the extent permitted by law, the Illawarra Folk Club inc. (IFC) shall not have any liability to you beyond the face value of the ticket purchased, plus any relevant per ticket service charge. The IFC shall not be liable for any loss of enjoyment or wasted expenditure. IFC accepts no responsibility for any personal property loss, damage or breakage howsoever occasioned.

Injury at events

• The IFC is the promoter of this recreational event, the FOLK by the SEA (FbtS). It utilises existing grounds, buildings, roadways and pathways, owned or leased from various organisations. It does so on a “as is basis” and subject to existing faults (if any), the current condition and state of repair, of the grounds, buildings, roadways and pathways, so that to the extent permitted by law, IFC disclaims all liability for any injuries or death sustained, however caused, during the running of the FbyS. • The IFC has tried to make the FbtS an enjoyable and safe experience, please take care and stay alert at all times you are at the FbtS. If you or your minor are injured immediately ask a volunteer for assistance or directions to or first aid room or contact an emergency service.

• You assume all risks whilst you attend or participate at the FbtS, regardless of what activity you are involved in at the FbtS. • By purchasing a ticket, or receiving a ticket as a performer, or as our guest, you acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions in your personal capacity and on behalf of any other member of a band or group you are applying for, and for any accompanying minor. If you purchase tickets for a minor, you are responsible for their behaviour and safety whilst at the FbtS.

License, Ejection & Cancellation: No Redemption Value

• The IFC reserves the right, without refund of any amount paid, to refuse admission to, or eject, any person whose conduct the IFC, their agents, employees or contractors deems to be disorderly, who uses vulgar or abusive language or who otherwise fails to comply with any IFC directions concerning the management of the FbtS. • The FbtS is a licensed venue. In accordance with liquor licensing law, intoxicated persons are not allowed to remain on licensed premises and will be asked to leave. No alcojol is permitted to be brought into the licensed area of the FbtS. Breach of any such terms and conditions will terminate your revocable licence to attend the event without refund or compensation.

• All persons attending the FbtS must hold a valid ticket and display a valid armband.

• The applicable law is that of New South Wales.

The Illawarra Folk Club is celebrating its 35th year of existence.

Formed in 1979, it is a ‘not for profit’ incorporated organisation dedicated to the presentation and preservation of our folklore and heritage in both its historical and evolving forms.

Music, story telling, singing, poetry, collecting and dancing are all part of its activities and it has been running two concerts per month during all this time. Concerts are generally held on the first Friday and third Saturdays of the month at the Wollongong City Diggers Club, though sometimes special concerts are also held at the Wongawilli Hall. More recently it also presented the Folk Stage at the 2012 Viva La Gong festival and a series of Lunchtime Concerts at the Wollongong Art Gallery.

It has produced a monthly newsletter for the past 34 years.

The Club has provided support to a number of local artist members who have produced recordings. It has also assisted in providing folk performers to many community and charity events in the Illawarra. As well as providing an outlet for local artists it brings many acclaimed artist from interstate and overseas.

Since 1985 the Club has presented the Illawarra Folk Festival once in Wilton, 20 times in the village of Jamberoo and now 8 times in Bulli during January. The festival has grown from a humble beginning to being recognised as one of Australia’s premiere folk festivals and the biggest in NSW. It is also the largest continuing festival in Australia to be run entirely by volunteers.

The Festival is a sub-committee of the Folk Club. It meets once month during the year and more often as the festival approaches.

Since 2005 the Club has also presented a smaller one day festival at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge. In 2013 this event has been moved to Kiama and expanded to a event held over three days- ‘Folk by the Sea’.

If you are interested in helping with the Folk Club or Festivals then contact us by calling 1300 887 034 or email info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au Folk Club membership forms are available from the website and the Festival Reception.

www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au www.folkbythesea.com.au

Are you enjoying the music?

Hear music like this all through the year!

The Illawarra Folk Club is offering a SPECIAL FESTIVAL DEAL for NEW MEMBERS. If you join the Illawarra Folk Club at the festival you can become a member for half price AND receive a COMPLIMENTARY ticket to a folk club concert of your choosing in October/November 2013.

All you need to do is complete a membership form at the front office and pay $10 single or $15 family.

As a member of the folk club you will: • receive monthly newsletters informing you of upcoming folk concerts • be eligible for discount tickets to our regular concerts • have regular updates of all folk club activities throughout the year

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Upcoming Folk Events Join the illawarra Folk club to get discounted entry to concerts.

Battlefield Band

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER, 7.30PM, 5 pACk ConCert CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, 7.30PM, ConCert With phil gArlAnd (nz), the spouse girls CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM, ConCert With Foghorn string BAnd (usA), mAttheW FAgAn (viC) CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM, ConCert With dAnny spooner, penny dAvies & roger ilott CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM, ConCert With BAttleField BAnd (sCotlAnd), miles to go BAnd (WA) CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG 26 DECEMBER TO 1 JANUARY 2014, WoodFord Folk FestivAl, WWW.WOODFORDFOLkFESTIVAL.COM.AU 15,16 JANUARY 2014, illAWArrA Folk FestivAl Folk musiC sChool 16-19 JANUARY 2014, 29th illAWArrA Folk FestivAl 18,19 JANUARY 2014, illAWArrA Folk FestivAl green musiC trAin

when you first arrive in our beautiful region you are captured by the picturesque rolling hills, the serenity of our beaches and panoramic views. gerringong is simply one of the most delightful places in existence with a year round sense of holiday ease. a perfect smattering of eateries, beautiful shops including australia’s Largest Independent surf shop, markets, wineries and a large & sweeping beach home to serious surfers, competitions and sand castle tournaments. seven Mile Beach is a water lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find surf camps, paddle boarding, diving, wind surfing, fishing….the neat flat waves are ideal for kids & learners of all sorts. one of australia’s best known phenomena’s is the Kiama Blowhole and the iconic Lighthouse catching the magnificent views, located on Blowhole Point road. it’s the ocean edge that is perhaps kiama’s biggest draw card. the harbour is nestled in the town centre and is home to many of our local tour attractions; you can take a charter boat and experience the thrill of catching your own fish, or perhaps take in a little whale watching.

Heading back to the north of Kiama CBd, you will find the tranquil town of Minnamurra and Bombo Beach. a favourite location for boat fishermen heading out the open sea, kayaks and canoes, snorkelers , divers and lovers of fun in the sun.

Beautiful country lanes will lead you into Jamberoo town, then only a short drive to the magical Minnamurra Falls and rainforest in the Budderoo national Park, Illawarra Fly Tree Top walk and the awesome Jamberoo action Park, the largest water themed fun park in NSW. You can take in our whole seaside region from Minnamurra to werri Beach by taking the Kiama Coast walk wandering past headlands, rivers, Kiama town centre up to the Blowhole point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches & bays before winding up at werri Beach.

www.kiama.com.au Foghorn Stringband

Folk by the Sea

orgAnIsIng CommITTee

Thanks to these volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club for providing their time!

Chairman: russell Hannah Festival Co-ordinators: rod and Judy cork artist accommodation: Judy Cork artist Booking Committee: russell Hannah, david de santi, graeme Morrison

Festival Bar: graeme Morrison, Janet Barnes Marketing & Media director: Peter o’neill MCs & Poetry: russell Hannah office and Ticketing: Bruce and robyn Jackson Publicist: nick Hartgerink sound and stage Production: david de santi, samuel de santi

Treasurer: Mark doran volunteer Management: rod and Judy cork

souvenIr ProgrAm CredITs

Cover photo: graeme Morrison design: Pedro altuna, david de Santi, peter o’Neill Content: david de santi, russell hannah, peter o’Neill

Join us next year! folk by the Sea 26-28 September 2014 artists applications open February 2014 and close 30 march 2014

FOLK by the SEA is a new intimate event featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music over 3 days in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole.

The event is a combination of ticket only entry, Friday and Saturday at the Kiama Showground and a free day of local folk artists on the Sunday at Hindmarsh Park.

The 1st FOLK by the SEA at Kiama is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc. who present regular folk music concerts and the world famous Illawarra Folk Festival.

www.folkbythesea.com.au

2013 folk by the Sea artists Ami WilliAmson Az-i-Am Big seAside singAlong BloWhole Buskers BoB CAmpBell & BAnd CAsey donovAn ClAire roBerts the Con Artists Crooked river dAvid doyle (ire) dAvid o’Connor doCtor stovepipe endA kenny & lindsAy mArtin FintAn vAllely (ire) Folk FestivAl Choir And orChestrA gArry tooth good tunes session grAeme murrAy

kiAmA seAside Bush orChestrA niCk rheinBerger no suCh thing pAt drummond penny & the mystiCs phyl loBl pukArA riogh ruido russell hAnnAh the rusty dAtsuns the rusty spring synCopAtors steve CAskey sWingAleles ted egAn Wollongong Welsh Choir WongAWilli zondrAe king

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The Illawarra Folk Club presents the first Folk by the Sea at the kiama Showground and surrounds, NSW.