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Fusion Boutique is presenting quality acts

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New finger licking good folk club launched in Hobart

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Ducks Crossing Publications Robyn Archer releases first new CD in twenty years

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PO Box, 1056 Gosford Seriously Sirius 230th Anniversary on Norfolk Island

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Trad&Now GIG GUIDE P24 Trad&Now Festival Calendar

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There’s much more than Bluegrass at the Dorrigo FF

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Eudlo Music Nights for small festival lovers

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Colonial Australian bush traditions are alive and well

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There truly is something for everyone at Fleurieu FF

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Join The Craic In Yass 2019

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Festival facilities for the disabled

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Bluegrass News P50

APPRECIATED CONTRIBUTORS: Ross Fear Stuart McCarthy Grace Smith Bridget Rees Dr Michael Whiticker Nick Hartgerink Bill Arnett Donna Ballard Annie Thornton Tony Smith Mary Nixon

Poetry and the written word

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Phil Random - One man, two names, many talents

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Gosford Bush Poets still meet regularly

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By Dandenong P59 All welcome to colonial ball and concert

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Central Coast people enjoy dressing up

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Dance network tackles major issues

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Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 18-20 Oct 2019

The Bushwackers Scott Cook & The She’ll Be Rights (Canada) Mike & Ruthy (US) Fred Smith Band The Sweet Sorrows Rhythm Hunters Gone Molly The Royal High Jinx Skinner & T’witch (UK) Charlie & Jensen Egypsy George Mann (USA)

AJ & Jenny Melanie Horsnell Chloe & Jason Roweth The East Row Rabble The Somedays The Barren Spinsters Willing Ponies Niq Reefman Paul Greene William Alexander The Dixie Chooks The Water Runners Anabelle Kay Dear Violet Anna & Jordan Tim Woodz Bleeding Gums Murphy Gregory North Peter Willey Allegra Dunning plus choirs, Indigenous performers, poets, dance groups and more 50 wonderful acts 6 intimate venues

kids’ festival koori camp market stalls poets’ breakfast session bar with craft beer street performers poetry competition singing, dancing & instrument workshops full dance program kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au

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230 th Anniversary of the wrecking of HMS Sirius on Norfolk Island

19 March 2020 The 1790 wrecking of the flag ship of the First Fleet, HMS Sirius was a devastating event for the young colony. Join Author and Professor of Folklore Graham Seal plus folk musician, historian and storytellers Don & Sue Brian for a special week on Norfolk Island.

OPTIONAL 230TH ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Presentations • Waterfront luncheon, guest speakers & folk music • Museum tours incl.

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