2011 Illawarra Folk Festival Souvenir Program

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24/8 V A.J. Leonard’s Tropical LoungeV Acoustic WomenV Adjusted John’s Junk Band AssociationV Alan BlackshawV Alan Musgrove & Watsaname Band Ami WilliamsonV Andrew VeiversV April MazeV Aviva Sheb’a V Az-I Am Badja River QuartetV Barry Lake V BeatMeisters V Bettina Schelker Big Erle V Bird Vs Cage V Black Joak Morris V Bob CampbellV Brian Bell V Brillig Buck & DeanneV Cameron MatherV Canberra Contra ClubV Carol Heuchan Chord-eauxV Chosani AfriqueV Cinnamon Twist Belly DanceV Circus WOW Cj Shaw V Claire CrightonV Cliona MolinsV Dani Karis V Darren Whitaker Dave De HugardV Dave Perram V Denis McKay V Denise ThomasV Ecopella Elemental GrooveV Emma Hannah & Silver River BandV Eric Bogle V Faye Blais Felicity Yan & Friends V Fiddlesticks V Flamenco Fusion Dance & Drum Funkier Than AliceV George Mann V Get FolkedV Gobsmacked!V Graham Wilson Grimick Hollow On The LakeV HumbugV Innes & Present CompanyV Jack Flash Jane AubourgV Janet AndrewsV Joe MungovanV John Broomhall Band John DengateV John RalphV Jonathan Bob Lynn V Joshua V Junior Kalalaya Dance GroupV Kate Delaney & Denis TraceyV Kenny BartleyV Ken Gates Kentucky MoonV King & Queen of GreenV Lilli Pilli V Martin Pearson Mean Feet Brass Band V Mel & Ness V MerrywetherV Mineral Turpentine Mitch SmithV Neil Murray V Nick RheinbergerV No Such ThingV Olivia Heinlein Once Upon a SongV Orange BlossomV Orkestra Del Sol V Paddy & Rosie Kelly Paddy & the WonderbandV Paul Greene & The Other ColorsV Pave Leclair Penny & the MysticsV Pete DenahyV Peter Baxter V Peter Ellis V Peter Mace V RAPT V Replay V Richard Perso V Riogh Queen Juanita & the Zydeco Cowboys Rocking HorseV Roger Montgomery & John AnglissV Rough RedV Ruby for Lucy Russell Hannah V Sabrina & the Red Vans V Sacred Circus V Shadow Folk Shanachie V Sleepy Lou V Son Sabroso V Sonia BennettV South of the Big Smoke V Spirits of Serpentine Belly Dance Southern Crane Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance SpringtideV Stewart HoltV Sunas V Tail Spinners V TallaTangoV Ted Egan The Barons of TangV The Con ArtistsV The Creatures Rose V The Flat White Cats The Go SetV The Handsome Young StrangersV The Leisure Coasters V The Lucky Wonders The Mutual AcquaintancesV The Pigs V The Puddin’ Eaters The SomethingsV The Tea Ladies V The Tealeaves V Tia Wilson V Tim Lukey Tracey BunnV Tribal Jewels Dance CompanyV Ukenasia V Victor Girdlestone Vivienne SawyerV Voices of Africa V Well StrungV Wild Water V Wongawilli Wongawilli Colonial DancersV Woolli La La’s V Zondrae KingV Zorba’s Kefi V Zumpa

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CELEBRATE THE WORLD OF MUSIC at the FOLK REPUBLIC of BULLI It is with a great deal of pleasure and a more than a little bit of pride that we, at the Illawarra Folk Club, present our 26th annual festival.

Every year is different and 2011 is no exception - it’s a combination of the old and the new. Old in the sense that we are welcoming back old friends like Eric Bogle and Ted Egan who joined forces in 1988 and helped propel our fledgling festival into the major event it is today. New in the sense that a whole new crop of performers like Ami Williamsom, CJ Shaw, Get Folked, Shanachie and The Barons of Tang, to name just a few, are bursting on the scene and adding new dimensions to the ever evolving music forms that go under the umbrella of folk.

And what about the overseas artists we attract? Their numbers just keep growing and this year we have, among others, the 11 piece Orkestra Del Sol, who are out here for the Sydney Festival, Bettina Schelker from Switzerland, Chosani Afrique from Senegal , George Mann, Jim D’Ville and Sleepy Lou from the USA and Faye Blais from Canada.

Of course we are a not for profit organisation run entirely by our friendly volunteers to whom we say a monumental thank-you. I don’t want to get too far into mentioning specific people however I would be remiss if I didn’t pay tribute to Neil Rowsell, our festival Project Manager who has pulled the strings that have united all the parts of the organisation and Dave De Santi, our Artistic Director who has, for the 17th time ensured that our event is of the absolute highest quality.

I’d also like to sincerely thank our former Secretary/ Treasurer, Ros Shieldhouse, who for so many years anchored our finances, membership and was the first point of contact for many of our festival goers. Ros and her partner, Albert moved to Queensland to be closer to family a few months ago.

Thanks again to the sponsors and supporters who are featured on the back page of this programme. Particular thanks to Bluescope Steel our longest standing supporter who have stuck with us for many years, through thick and thin.

Don’t forget it’s a family affair and there’s a complete program for kids that runs throughout the event and, the kids are free.

We believe ‘The music didn’t die’ as Don McLean asserted in his iconic song ‘American Pie’ but is alive and well and living in festivals like ours.

At the Illawarra Folk Club we are acutely aware that Time will take its toll on existing workers and performers and we see one of our roles as encouraging and training the young musicians and entertainers of the future. Our Music School, a tribute to its director Ann Lehman, is held on the two days preceding the festival is fulfilling such a role.

You can see evidence of its success in the special youth concerts at the Festival.

But - to use an old folk saying: ‘The proof of the pudding is in the eating’. So while you’re here, take a big bite of the music, poetry, dancing, feasting, sessioning , singing and relaxing and - I’ll see you at the bar and the 2012 festival!

Contents Welcome

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Messages

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Help Guide

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Hitch-Hikers Guide

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Summer School

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Festival Features

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Programme Grid

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Artists A to Z

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Thank you

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Upcoming Concerts

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Venues

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Happy Folking Bigruss President, Illawarra Folk Club

Orkestra Del Sol 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

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Messages VIVA LA REPUBLIC! Early in 2009 I took a decision to step-back and reduce the pressure of having to direct the whole festival within a volunteer capacity and the demands of working, music making and family life.

I have continued in the role of Artistic Director and handed many of the other organising duties to a core from the Festival Organising Committee – Russell Hannah, Neil Rowsell, Theresa Gregory, Graeme Morrison, Bob Williams, Rod Cork, Peter O’Neill, Bruce Jackson, Robyn Jackson, Terry Cole and Ros Shieldhouse. Many others have also stepped up as well to take more leading roles to make my life easier. You will see their names in the Volunteer acknowledgement in this program.

It continues to be a privilege to be involved in presenting a truly unique and multi-award winning celebration of Australia’s and the world’s folk culture and heritage in the Illawarra. The move from Jamberoo to Bulli in 2006 was certainly exciting and challenging but now we are well established in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong with much local support!

This festival we’ve had a few more sponsorship setbacks with the loss and reduction in support of some of our previous major sponsors and the lack of the Heritage Hotel as a venue again but we’ve taken the risk of putting on a bigger festival than 2010 with 150 amazing acts and over 600 performers.

It is one of NSW’s premier music festivals and is organised totally

Coming from a varied cultural background it has been great to see the harmony that such an event provides between peoples from all over the world which leads nicely into the declaration of the Folk Republic of Bulli!

by volunteers. This has been estimated at being over $900,000 in the past and continues to grow.

When you enter the gates of the Bulli Showground, you enter a whole different world. One full of inspiration, vision, creativity, harmony and community. A utopia that one could only wish it could last forever!

The Festival continues to encourage and feature and nurture our young talent. It is important for them to be carrying on the tradition and for them to see our more experienced tradition bearers.

Over the years Festival has also been a fine ambassador for Australia to the many visitors that have discovered folk music and have wanted an insight into Australian culture, history and social celebrations.

It is also pleasing to see the Festival also contributes greatly to a number of local charities and organisations. At this festival the recipients of our support include SCARF, Greenacres, Bulli Primary School, Sandon Point Surf Club, Bulli Show Society and Bulli Uniting Church. Community partnerships began in earnest in 2001 with the major Guinness sponsorship and to date the festival would have provided over $80,000 back to the local community!

The ongoing encouragement received from the Northern Suburbs community and Wollongong City Council has been most inspiring not to mention the very friendly and amenable folk at the Greyhound Racing Club and the Harness Racing Club who have

The Illawarra Folk Festival, now in its 26th year, does a wonderful job of supporting local artists and bringing the region’s musical talent to life.

For a number of years Wollongong City Council has been proud to be a sponsor of the Illawarra Folk Festival. We welcome our community and visitors to this year’s event.

events, all of which strengthen pride within our city and local neighbourhoods by increasing interest and participation in the cultural life of the city.

The 2009 festival program encompasses 250 concerts with 600 performers at 11 venues throughout the city, providing an opportunity for diverse musical experiences for all ages over a 4 days period.

Each year Wollongong City Council is proud to support a diverse range of citywide and local suburban based

Call for Community Partnerships The Illawarra Folk Festival is a community based event organised by volunteer musicians, dancers, poets, storytellers and culturally minded folk!

The event has grown tremendously from its humble beginnings in 1985 to become a major stage in the Australian Folk Calendar and has been visited by thousands of patrons and performers over its history.

Its future is dependent heavily on the goodwill 2

trusted our vision for the Bulli Showground in folk festival mode!

Many thanks are also due to our Gold sponsors BlueScope Steel, i98FM and the Illawarra Mercury and our other 62 Silver, Bronze supporters for believing in an event such as the folk festival.

A large debt is owed to all the previous and current Festival Organising Committees and the many thousands of volunteers and performers who over the past 25 festivals have ensured the Festival continues.

There is a great sense of achievement in presenting the Festival despite at times the many hours of work and personal sacrifices of family time.

Once again I thank the amazing tolerance and ongoing support of my terrific wife Tania and son Sam who continue to share our musical journey.

We trust all our efforts are appreciated and we value your ongoing support and constructive comment. We hope you continue to celebrate and enjoy the world of folk music at the Folk Republic of Bulli.

So load up your guitars, blow your trumpets, bang your drum, shout your voice and squeeze your accordion - viva la folk revolution!

David De Santi Artistic Director

Furthermore it attracts large numbers of visitors to the region which is great for our local economy.

David Farmer General Manager City of Wollongong

I’d like to thank the large group of hard workers of the Illawarra Folk Festival who donate a large amount of their time to organise this event.

I encourage everyone to attend the wonderful festival performances and enjoy this, the 24th Illawarra Folk Festival.

and ongoing support of volunteers, artists, other organisations, local, state and federal government and the business community.

Festival Opening Concerts and donations from the Festival, we have provided over $10,000 in cash to the recipient charities.

The festival since 2001, beginning with the major Guinness sponsorship, has provided over $80,000 to a number of charities including SCARF, Leukaemia Foundation, Oxfam, Camp Quality, Shepherd Centre for the Deaf, Bulli Uniting Church East Timor Fund, St John’s Ambulance, Greenacres, Scouts groups, SES Branches, Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Saving and South Coast School for Children with Autism. Over the past 4 years in Bulli, through its Charity Bush Dances,

We continue to seek further partnerships with community and charity organisations as well to bolster our volunteer ranks. There are financial and social benefits for these organisations to be involved. So, if you are interested in helping us keep this great festival alive then please contact us.

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info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au, tel 1300 887 034

Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Festival This may be your first folk festival, so here’s some ideas about what to do!

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

just take pot luck! Having a highlighter pen is a good idea. Mark the events you want to catch.

• Buy your camping ticket online as well as these are only issued with Season Tickets.

• However you may get waylaid by buskers, poets, parades, dancing, impromptu sessions....

• If you’re driving to the festival then follow the signs from the Princes Highway and get to the main entry gate.

• Don’t panic if you can’t make up your mind!

Chances are you won’t know any 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.

• If you’re using public transport then walk up to the main entry gate and head for the Festival Office.

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

• Once you’ve parked the car head for the Global Green or the bar, sit down, grab a refreshment and take a few minutes to study the programme.

• There are 11 venues to choose from. You can either decide who you want to see and when or

• 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 friends when leaving!

• If all this fails, head for the bar or the Global Green. There’s food and drink there to fill and refresh your soul. Hint: Have a chat with the bar staff - they usually know the acts and can give you a hand deciding on what to do.

• Don’t forget at some point to do some exercise and get up to the Grevillea Park for a concert or two. It’s well worth enjoying the natural ambience of the venues there.

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Festival Help Guide Festival Reception & Ticket Centre

It is situated at the main southern entry to the Showground complex. This is where you purchase tickets or exchange your pre-purchased ticket voucher for an armband, please wear it at all times!

Adjacent to the centre is the registration area for Performers. An EFTPOS facility for cash-out is available at the Centre.

How to get a ticket & enter the venues

Camping

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. Cars are able to be parked beside 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.

Tickets are purchased from the Reception Centre and are exchanged for a coloured wristband. The wristband is then displayed at the entry points to festival venues.

 ICE available for Campers from Festival Bar

Office Opening Times

Take advantage of Public Transport.

Taxi (02) 4229 9311 Train times & Fares 131 500 Bus Services: Dion Coachlines (02) 4228 9855 QANTAS: 131 313 VIRGIN: 136 789

Wednesday Midday – 8pm Thursday 11am – 10.30pm Friday 7.30am – 11pm Saturday 7.30am – 11pm Sunday 7.30am – 4pm

Festival Shop

It is located in the Slacky Flat Bar (Betting Ring) area, under the grandstand. Performer and Festival merchandise such as recordings, Festival T-shirts, cookbooks, clothing and publications are available.

Messages

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

Visitor Information

• Festival Info line: 1300 887 034 • For local tourist information, call the Wollongong Visitors Centre, 1800 240 737.

Conditions of Entry

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

• Sound / Video recordings are not permitted without

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

The Shed, in the Horse Stables, is the kids entertainment venue and not a child minding facility so carers are asked to stay with their children.

Late Night Partying

A noise curfew will apply to all camping areas after 10pm. Anyone wishing to party on can go to the Grandstand Bar area inside the Grandstand building.

Please keep all sessions inside the building.

Please be courteous of other campers and festival neighbours.

Transport

CARPARKING

There is plenty of free parking inside the Showground. Please do not park in the surrounding streets or in the Sports Club. Exit from the site onto Princes Highway is a left turn only. See Map - left.

Showers

There are limited hot water showers so please conserve water and keep your showers short.. There are hot showers for women and men under the Grandstand. There are also some showers in the small toilet block near the entry to the main Festival site.

No Smoking In Venues

In consideration of the comfort and safety of all festival goers there is a no smoking policy in all venues.

the prior written consent from the Festival Director.

Licensed 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.

Visitor Surveys

A survey is being conducted. The information gathered is confidential and is used to improve future festivals and assess the quality and impact of the festival on the community. We sincerely appreciate your assistance by completing them.

• No pets allowed on the site.

issues arise as soon as possible.

Accommodation

Please report medical and other emergencies to a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Reception Centre immediately after calling 000.

When speaking to emergency services state that you are at the Illawarra Folk Festival at the Bulli Showground off the Princes Highway, with the closest cross street being Grevillea Park Road.

There are many hotels, motels and caravan parks in the area. Call Tourism Wollongong 1800 240 737 for information and bookings.

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 Volunteer Registration area in the Slacky Flat Bar.

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Children

First Aid First aid is available from the volunteers at the Slacky Flat Festival Bar. Safety Concerns and Emergencies Please notify a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Reception Centre if any safety

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Phone Numbers Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 Radio Doctors 4228 5522 Bulli Hospital 4284 4344 Wollongong Hospital 4222 5000 NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 Lost and Found Including Children and Adults All lost and found should be reported to the Festival Reception Centre.

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Wollongong City Council as part of a community service campaign to stop drink-driving. The service will be available on Friday and Saturday nights. Bus can pick up and drop of at any bus stops on route.

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The Summer Bus is a community road safety initiative providing a late night transport service to prevent There is a bus service that is provided for late night revellers bytimetable. the drink driving and drink walking.

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Guessing Competition Tickets available from festival shop and wandering sellers GUESSING COMPETITION

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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The Illawarra Folk Festival is committed to minimising waste and its impact on the environment including the recycling of food, plastics, glass and cardboard.

identified by the colour of the bin lid.

The aim is no waste to landfill.

Thanks to our supporters Scarf, Soilco, Thiess Services, Wollongong City Council and the Wollongong Entertainment Centre.

This is a big task and requires attendees, campers, volunteers, stallholders and performers to work together.

There are 3 waste streams at the Festival. Each waste stream has an individual bin and is

at the Illawarra Folk Festival

We are always looking for Green Folk recycling volunteers.

Please register as a volunteer from the Festival website.

Robynne Murphy & Brian Godden Green Folk Coordinators

If you’re unsure ask a Recycling Bin Monitor Volunteer!

Place the right type of waste in the right bin and help the environment.

Recycling Bin

Plastic bottles and containers.

Wash and squash!

Codes 1 - 6 inclusive = plastics with Recyling logo All milk / juice / drink cartons with Recycling logo Glass, Aluminium & Steel containers

Compostable Bin

All food scraps (including meat, onion) Paper, bamboo, wood skewers Cornstarch and wooden utensils Paper & paper serviettes Paper cups

General Waste Bin

Plastic and other similar material with NO recycling logo Nappies All other non recyclables

Be Waste Wise at home, work and at the Festival! Avoid, Reuse, Recycle Thanks to Wollongong City Council, Thiess Services and Soilco for support 6

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ALL ABOARD THE GREEN MUSIC TRAIN

The festival provides a Green Music Train transport alternative over the festival weekend. There are 2 services on Saturday and 1 on Sunday mornings with 8 themed music carriages. Trains depart from Bondi and Platform 25 at Central. Musicians will entertain you on the trip to Bulli Station which is just ten minutes walk to the Festival.

Entry into the Carriages is with a CityRail Ticket and Festival Pass. You can pre-purchase your Festival Pass or purchase at the end of your journey at the Festival Office at the Showground.

Sunday is Family Funday on transport with $2.50 adult/child tickets!

To plan your trip go to www.131500.com.au or call Transport Info on 131 500 for timetable and fares.

TRAIN 1

TRAIN 2

TRAIN 3

Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am. Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25.

Arrives Bulli 9.58am

Commences Bondi Junction at 9.13 am. Departs 9.29am from Central Station platform 25.

Arrives Bulli 10.58am

Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am. Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25.

Arrives Bulli 9.58am

Carriage 1 Celtic Music Session with Adjusted John’s Junk Band Association & Shanachie

Carriage 3 The Bluegrass Session with The Southside Pickers from the Sutherland Tradies Bluegrass Club & Orange Blossom Festival artist from Victoria

Carriage 6 Kids Entertainment with King and Queen of Green & The Tale Spinners

Saturday 15 January

Carriage 2 Hurstville / St George Area Musicians and Poets Corner with Mineral Turpentine, Darren Whitaker & Roger Montgomery & John Angliss (WA)

Saturday 15 January

Carriage 4 Inner City Area Musicians (Folk and Blues) with Festival Artists - CJ Shaw and his group of performers from the Erskineville Folk Club & Get Folked Carriage 5 Sutherland Area Musicians and Performers with Women’s Sutherland Singers / Merrywether & Dani Karis and her Bundeena Folk Band

Sunday 16 January

Carriage 7 The Singing Carriage with Sonia Bennett and Max Gregory & Buck and Deanne Carriage 8 Ukulele Carriage with Denis Aubrey and The Somethings (Balmain Ukulele Club) & Festival artist AJ Leonard’s Tropical Lounge (Vic)

* The best way to get to the Illawarra Folk Festival is by leaving the car at home and using public transport.

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MCCI multicultural arts service is funded by ARTSNSW Phone 42297566 www.mcci.org.au

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Festival appearances: Friday 5.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Saturday 10pm Grandstand Restaurant Sunday 3pm The Chapel

Guest artists include Dónal Lunny, Keith Donald (Moving Hearts) & Sinead Madden (Moya Brennan Band) 10 songs including The Ballad of Pemulwuy & Archie Roach’s Watching Over Me.

Peter is performing with special guest Steph Miller Fri 02:45pm to 03:30pm - Show Pavilion Sat 09:00pm to 09:45pm - Grandstand Restaurant

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FOLK SUMMER SCHOOL - 12 Wednesday

The Illawarra Folk Club is proud to present its 8th folk music school.

Bulli Uniting church - 3 venues

New Hall

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Bodhran (Irish drum) Johnnie Spillane

Button accordion Peter Ellis

Festival Choir Funkier Than Alice

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Dadgad (Celtic )Guitar for beginners John Ralph

American & Mexican Style Fiddle Sleepy Lou

Poi twirling workshop. BYO long pair of socks & two oranges Sacred Circus

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Beginners Penny Whistle workshop Mitch Smith (Whistles for $10)

Songwriting in the folk formula fast forwarded!

John Broomhall

The Joy of Uke - Ukulele technique for intermediate level A.J. Leonard

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The school aims to increase awareness of folk music traditions and provide opportunities for musicians of all ages to build on their skills and open new musical doors.

COST $60 for both days $40 per day $15 per session

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Digital effects on electric violin Jane Auborg

American old time banjo Sleepy Lou

A beginner’s guide to guitar open tunings Graham Wilson (UK/WA)

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Funky ukulele Nick Rheinberger

Mandola John Ralph (WA)

Singing songs from around the world Janet Andrews

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Northern Illawarra Uniting Church, corner of Point Street and Princes Highway Bulli

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Writing funny songs Nick Rheinberger

Storytelling skills for all folk Lilli Pilli Tales

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Festival Parade Tune Practice David Rooney

Advanced fiddle workshop Bob McInnes Fiddling

Celtic guitar- learn how to accompany traditional tunes Luke O’Neil

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Bushrangers & other scalliwags A beginers guide to Australian Bush Roger Montgomery & John Angliss Poetry Zondrae King

Flamenco guitar Andrew Veivers (Qld)

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Harmonica workshop Ken Gates

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Family Bush Dance at the Global Green Dance Stage at Bulli Showground.

Led by Wongawilli Band, sheet music provided. FREE ENTRY

Writing your own Australian Bush Poetry Flamenco rhythms & song. Bring drums, castanets, shakers or bare palms Zondrae King Flamenco Fusion Dance & Drum

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PARTICIPATION

O l d ch u rch H a l l 8 Festival choir Funkier Than Alice

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Harmonica workshop Ken Gates

Fiddle & Bowing Techniques Bob Campbell

Union Songs George Mann (USA)

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Flamenco guitar Andrew Veivers

Circular breathing for brass players Mean Feet Brass Band

African Kwela workshop all strings & djembe players welcome Fiddlesticks

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Songwriting in the folk formula fast forwarded!

John Broomhall

ITALIAN LUNCH - Grandstand Restaurant @ Festival Adults $15, Child (U16) $7, Child (U5) Free

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Samba percussion with Tom from Mean Feet Brass Band

Songwriting for beginners Tracey Bunn

American fiddle, banjo and guitar Sleepy Lou

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Beginning Autoharp (loaners available) Denis McKay

Mandolin / Octave Mandolin John Munro (Eric Bogle Band)

Bluegrass flatpicking guitar - Innes & Present Company

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How to play a Cooperphone Ted Egan

Poetry Carol Heuchan

Songwriting Eric Bogle

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Festival Parade Tune Practice David Rooney

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8 Registration - $35 for day or $15 per session Jamming workshop for all instruments - Shetland fiddling bring USB to get copy of jam Fiddlesticks Michelle Meehan (Shanachie Vic)

It includes the tunes and songs for Festival Finale and a few bonus items! Free with any School registration.

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Folk school participants are also encouraged to join in the following:

BUSH DANCE - Wednesday night from 8pm, Global Green Stage, Bulli Show Ground FINALE PERFORMANCE & PARADE Sunday evening. Songs and tunes are included in the special Festival Song and Tune Book, free to all school participants.

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Festival Features

In addition to the concerts there are a number of special events throughout the festival. Here’s a summary of some of them.

OPENING DANCE Wednesday 8pm Global Green Stage

The specially constructed Global Green stage at the Showground is the scene for the opening Bush Dance.

Bring the kids, dancing shoes or an instrument to join the acoustic dance band. All the dances will be called and walked through.

LUNCH ITALIAN STYLE Thursday Midday-2pm Grandstand Restaurant

Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with the musical spirit of Italy.

There’ll be pasta, sauce, lotsa panne (bread) and more to fill you tummy. Then enjoy the music of Italy with Zumpa and friends. A great tradition continues. Adults $15, Youth $7. Tickets available from the Festival Office from 10am on the day.

OPENING CHARITY CONCERT Thursday 4pm - 11pm - Slacky Flat Bar

A fast moving concert with 9 acts displaying just a bit of what’s to come over the three days ahead. Admission for non-season pass holders is just a $5 donation at the door. All door and raffle takings go to our two charities – Sandon Point Surf Club and Greenacres Disability Services The Bulli Show Society will provide a barbecue.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY Thursday 6.45pm - Slacky Flat Bar

Held at the Thursday Night concert, the welcome will be performed by local aboriginal elder, Vic Chapman. Vic was the first Aboriginal School Principal in NSW. He has a special affiliation with the Folk Festival through his late son John who for a number of years was a festival volunteer and attendee. Vic has presented our ‘Welcome to Country’ for the five previous festivals at Bulli.

ROBBIE BURNS A MUSICAL LIFE

BET YOU I CAN STOP GAMBLING

Nine Piece Celtic Band from Canberra, Humbug explore the life and times of the great Scottish Poet, Robbie Burns through his Music and Verse. The writer of ‘Auld Lang Syne” will come to life through the harmonies and magical music of the best thing to come out of Canberra since the Federal Highway.

An inveterate punter, a pokie player, and a parodyist; John Dengate would bet on anything. He’ll even bet you he can stop punting even though he reckons you should not bet on anything that has less than four legs. After he finishes this concert he’s working on one titled; “Buy me a beer and I’ll tell you how I gave up drinking”.

Friday 1.45pm - Show Pavilion

HONEY EATER’S GROVE

Friday 12-3pm, Saturday 4.30-7pm, Sunday 12-3.30pm

High on the hill in the Grevillea Park is the secretive Honey Eater Grove. Here, surrounded by New Holland Honeyeaters and the magical Eastern Spinebills you can commune with the Australian Bush. Of course there will be Sensitive New Age Drumming Sessions led by Elemental Grooves. It’s a BYO everything, but a great spot. Take your rhythm sticks, Festival Fans or just your percussive body and join in the primeval beat away from the hurley-burley of the poets and accordion players.

ALAN SCOTT MEMORIAL AUSTRALIAN CONCERT

Friday 2.45pm-11.30pm Grandstand Restaurant

Alan Scott was a great collector and interpreter of Australian traditional songs and was the first person invited to all our festivals until his untimely death. Each year we pull together some of his friends and those who are carrying on his traditions. If you are interested in our heritage this is a concert not to be missed.

This is the only Festival to hold this great gastronomic and musical event and there are some who would say that that is just as well. Bookings are essential for this three-course gourmet treat. Non-tripe eaters can join in for a plate of ‘Grey Sludge’. But dare be critical of this culinary delight and you will be fed ‘green sludge’- grey sludge that has been left in the sun for a day or two.

THE SHED FOR KIDS Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-5pm Sunday 9.30am-5pm

The festival has always prided itself on its cultural children’s entertainment. There will be 31 sessions of music, dancing, storytelling, puppets, instrument making and fun.

WILD ABOUT HARRY

Friday 11.30am, Show Pavilion

Harry Robertson , though a Scotsman, was one of Australia’s finest songwriters, particularly about maritime matters. His songs, Norfolk Whalers, Ballina Whalers and The Wee Pot Stove have become classics and appear in the repertoire of many Australian folk singers. In the latter years of his life Harry spent his winters stopping with John Broomhall at his Northern Suburbs home.

This is John’s tribute to Harry.

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THE LAST BUSHRANGER music & drama

Saturday 11.15am-12.15, Show Pavilion

Jimmy Governor, an Aboriginal, was hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol at the age of 26 in 1901. He could well be Australia’s last Bushranger. Bob Campbell looks at Jimmy Governor’s life and background in story and song. It’s a glimpse of our attitudes, prejudices and lifestyle of a different (though maybe not so different) Australia. Bob is accompanied by actors Maurice Gaudry and Dave Warner.

DRONGOS, GALAHS AND DINGOS

Saturday 1.30pm-2.15pm, Show Pavilion

Roger Montgomery and John Angliss . . AKA ‘The Dingos Duo’ take you on a trip to meet some of the more insane and colourful members of the society of Oz Shane and Sharlene, Road Ragers and Speed Freaks, Stumpy & his Master, Wearily fleeing the Black Dog, Huge Beastly Willie, Overseer and psychopath, Scots Annie, Bag Lady and Casino Curser.

‘A UNION MAN’ - Film george mann Saturday 3.15pm-4.30pm

THE GREAT GUT-BUSTING TRIPE DINNER & CONCERT

Thursday 6.30pm, Concert from 8.15pm Grandstand Restaurant

Saturday 10.15am, Show Pavilion

THE CURSE OF THE BRETON FIDDLE

Friday 3.45pm - Show Pavilion

Every violinist to play the infamous and beautiful Breton Fiddle in the last two centuries has lost his life. Relive the captivating and far-reaching journey of this incredible 216-year-old cursed French Violin as it claims the lives of its owners, performer by performer, era by era.

YOUTH at the FOLKIE

Friday 5pm, Saturday 5pm, The Forum

20 of our finest young musicians, songwriters and singers will showcase their talents. Come along and hear the next musical generation.

A TRIBUTE TO DAVE – Poet’s Breakfast Saturday 8am, Show Pavilion

Dave Meyers has been the backbone of the Poetry at the Festival for many years. A shiny Bum Singer, a bush balladist, an MC, a Poet and a great reciter. All of us were shocked when he died suddenly in September this year.

His friends in the Poetry scene will gather at Saturday’s Poet’s Breakfast to pay tribute to him.

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“A Union Man” is the story of the life of New York Union Legend, Julius Margolin through his eyes as well as those he’s met along the way. Featuring guest appearances by Utah Phillips, Faith Petric and former NMU Vice President Julius Margolin, Joe Stack, as well as concert performances, it’s an affectionate portrait of a rank-and-file activist still fighting for justice in his tenth decade on this planet.

PIAZZA ENTERTAINMENT The Piazza in the centre area is between the Main Marquee and The Forum and is surrounded by Stalls.

There will be a number of music and street theatre acts there during festival.

Friday 6pm Circus WOW Saturday 7pm Circus WOW Saturday 8.30pm Circus WOW Sunday 12.15pm The Ladies (following The Tealeaves) Sunday 1.15pm Sacred Circus Sunday 2.15pm Mean Feet Brass Band Sunday 3.30pm Sacred Circus Sunday 4.30pm Ingleburn RSL Club & Campbelltown Community Pipes & Drums Sunday 5.45pm Chines Lion Dancers Southern Crane Kung Fu

participate MORRIS- A LIFE WITH BELLS ON - Film NSW Film Premiere!

Saturday 4:45pm-6:30pm, Sunday 7:45pm-9:30pm - Show Pavilion

Described as This is Spinal Tap meets Calendar Girls, the film follows the fortunes of an avant-garde Morris team in their struggle to push the boundaries of the venerable, ancient dance. Moving from the beauty of the Cotswolds to the sprawl of LA, this mockumentary uncovers the politics and ultra-competitive core lurking beneath this seemingly innocent pub pastime of hankywaving bearded men. The Black Joak Morris crew will be providing the warmup.

SUMMER FOLK SCHOOL Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday 9am-7pm

With 45 workshops the Folk Music School aims to increase awareness of folk music traditions and provide opportunities for musicians of all ages to build on their skills.

POETS BREAKFASTS

Friday 8.30am, Saturday 8am, Sunday 8am Show Pavilion

This gives you a chance to air your favourite poem or recite or read your latest composition. It’s a free for all and everyone gets a go. Our Festival Poets Roger Montgomery, Peter Mace, Carol Heuchan, Brian Bell, Zondrae King, Viv Sawyer, Barry Lake and Russell Hannah if he’s awake will of course lead it. Breakfast is available from the Fiddlers Café in the Pavilion.

BLACKBOARD CONCERTS

Friday 1-5pm, Saturday 12-5pm & Sunday 12-4.30pm The Forum Friday 5pm, Saturday 6pm – The Shed

The blackboard will be in full swing over most of the weekend at 2 new venues - The Forum and The Shed.

It’s another chance to have a go. See Dave Oliphant, master of ceremonies at The Forum and Arch Bishop at The Shed and put your name down for a 20 minute spot.

THE GREAT WOOLLY YARNS COMPETITION SUNDAY MORNING GOSPEL Sunday 8.30am,Nag’s Lounge

Emma Hannah will be hosting a mighty fine gospel sing to celebrate Sunday. Grab breakfast and get along to feel inspired and spiritual. If you love the Gospel Music of the 50s and 60s you’ll love this concert. Atheists welcome

STOP LAUGHING THIS IS SERIOUS

Sunday 10.15am-Midday, Show Pavilion

Stan Cross’s 1933 Smiths weekly cartoon set a trend for humour of a distinctive Australian Nature. In this concert some of our funniest performers carry on that tradition and show that Folk Music and Song is not always doom. You can catch some of our artists such as Martin Pearson, Eric Bogle, John Dengate, Pete Denahy, Roger & John from WA, and Nick Rheinberger being seriously funny. They will send you away with a smile on your face that will get you through the day - at least until the bar opens.

UNION CHOIRS CONCERT Sunday 12.15-1.15pm, Show Pavilion

The Union choirs will again feature at the festival as they have done for the past 17 years. With choirs from Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, Canberra, Sydney and our own local Illawarra Union Singers it promises to be one of the biggest line-ups ever.

ACOUSTIC WOMEN

Sunday 5pm-6pm, Nag’s Lounge

A journey into the music of some of the best women singers and songwriters of the 20th century with the and their friends. The show includes singer/ songwriter and acoustic guitarist Claire Roberts, singer/pianist, Jenna Hogan and singer/songwriter Belinda Harkness.

Finale & Parade

Saturday 12-1.30pm Grandstand Bar

Your chance to take out some of the great prizes on offer just by telling the odd tale or two. Truth is not an issue though laying claim to it is essential. Only one rule- all yarns must be no longer than five minutes or the gong applies. Hosted by Russel Hannah this competition is in its 20th year. Politicians are barred.

THE GREAT LIMERICK COMP Sunday 12pm-1pm Grandstand Bar

Bring along your favourite limerick - anything goes.

Write one yourself and win a prize for the best original composition. It’s a lot of fun and a quite old poetic form (an easy one too). Hosted by Brian Bell.

global green dancing

Instruction and walkthroughs will be provided.

Wednesday 8pm Bush Dance Friday 7pm Old Time Dance Friday 8.45pm Tango Time Friday 9.30pm Salsa Time Saturday 11.30am Belly Dance Saturday 2.15pm Contra Dance Saturday 4pm Turkish Belly Dance Saturday 5pm Old Time Dance Saturday 6.15pm Tango Time, live music Saturday 7.30pm Bush Dance Saturday 9pm Salsa Dance Sunday 12pm Flamenco Dance Sunday 12.45pm Contra Dance Sunday 3pm Belly Dance Sunday 5pm Tango Time

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Sunday 6pm Global Green Join the parade and be part of the Festival Finale.

The Parade Tune Band will be led by David Rooney from The Con Artists with a selection of gypsy and exotic tunes. Rehearsals over the festival.

Sunday 6.30pm, Finale Black Diamond Marquee The parade will lead into the Finale with MC Nick Rheinberger. The Festival Choir returns led by Judy Stubbs from Funkier Than Alice and then performances by Elemental Groove, Tribal Jewels, Black Joak Morris and the finale song – Time is a Tempest with John Broomhall. A procession out by the Morris folk and the parade band will lead the audience to the Festival bar and the final showing of the film – Morris – A Life With Bells on.

JOIN THE PARADE TUNE BAND Rehearsals as follows. Grab a tune book at the Festival Shop.

Wednesday 5pm Folk School Thursday 5pm Nag’s Lounge Friday 6pm Grandstand Bar Saturday 1.30pm Grandstand Bar Sunday 5pm The Shed

JOIN THE FESTIVAL CHOIR The choir songs - Singing the Spirit Home (Eric Bogle), God’s Police (Ted Egan), Time is a Tempest (John Broomhall)

Wednesday 10am Folk School Thursday 9am Folk School Saturday 12pm The Forum Sunday 4.45pm The Forum Sunday 6.30pm Black Diamond Marquee

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friday 14 january Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar CONCERTS

Grandstand Show Pavilion Restaurant CONCERTS CONCERTS

Nag’s Lounge CONCERTS

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Wongawilli and Friends

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OPENING CHARITY CONCERT 4-11pm

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Grandstand Restaurant

Stewart Holt

with Zumpa $15 for adults, includes Lunch!

$25 Festival Ticket Holders, $30 Non Concert starts 8.15pm Sunas, Tracey Bunn, Ted Egan, The Scarlett O’Haras, Eric Bogle, Graham Wilson, George Mann, Martin Pearson

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Pave Leclair, Andrew Veivers, Roger Montgomery & John Angliss, Sleep Lou, Kenny Bartley, Kate Delaney & Denis Tracey, Fiddlesticks

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Martin Pearson

Tracey Bunn

Ami Williamson

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Paul Greene & THE OTHER COLOURS

A.J. Leonard’S TROPICAL LOUNGE

Penny & The Mystics

Faye Blais

Sabrina & The Red Vans the Handsome

Neil Murray

Young STRANGERS

CIRCUS WOW

The Pigs

Ted Egan riogh Eric Bogle

Graham Wilson

Kenny Bartley

Merrywether

Az-I-Am

ROBBIE BURNS INNES & PRESENT Humbug COMPANY Peter Baxter CURSE OF THE Breton Fiddle REPLAY - CD LAUNCH JIM D’VILLE UKULELE SHOW BRILLIG junior

Orkestra del Sol

Bettina Schelker

The Barons of Tang

Victor Girdlestone

WILD ABOUT Harry

Rough Red

The good ship

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Global Green

YE OLDE FOLK CLUB 5.30-10.30pm

Grimick

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Grandstand Restaurant

GREAT TRIPE DINNER & CONCERT 6.30 -11.30pm

George Mann

Jack Flash the tealeaves

The Go Set Johnny Spillane

LUNCH ITALIAN STYLE 12-2.15pm

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Springtide

Slacky Flat Bar

proceeds to Greenacres, Sandon Point Surf Club The Con Artists, Ruby for Lucy, Mean Feat Brass Band, AJ Leonard’s Tropical Lounge, Welcome to Country, 6.45pm Bettina Schelker, Innes & Present Company, Richard Perso, Faye Blais, Penny & the Mystics

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APRIL MAZE

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South of the Big Smoke

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FROM THE Kate DELANEY & CITY TO THE Denis TRACEY BUSH John Tia Wilson Dengate, Alan Musgrove & His Watsaname sleepy LOU Band, john Broomhall BAND, Peter Sunas Ellis, Roger Montgomery & Orange John Angliss, Blossom Peter Mace, Dave De Big Erle Hugard, Bush Music Club Concert Party, Funkier Than Bob Campbell, Alice Carol Queen Juanita & Heuchan, Pete Denahy, ZYDECO COWBOYS Ted Egan, Wongawilli

Sabrina

Bush Dance 8-10.30pm

Poets Breakfast host Carol Heuchan

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HYS - Fredo

Global Green

Ami Williamson

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The Chapel CONCERTS

Global Green dance venue

The Shed kids venue

Grandstand Bar SESSIONS

The Forum WORKSHOPS BLACKBOARD 8 9

honey eaters grove drumming venue

Once Upon a Song

4 - 6pm session 6 - 7pm beatmeisters

lajos Gobsmack Lilli Pilli The Tea Ladies

Cameron Mather Sleepy Lou Voices of Africa

Tia Wilson

Pave Leclair

Circus WOW Instrument Making mark holderkeeping

Andrew Vievers

make juggling balls the barons of tang

Woolli La Las

Merrywether

nick rheinberger

OLD TIME DANCE Peter Ellis & Friends

Evening Blackboard see The MC for a 20 minute spot

11 DADGAD Guitar Workshop john ralph

Bush Songs Chord-eaux

12 Harmonica Workshop ken gates 1

Session Bush Music Club

play Ukulele by ear with jim d’ville The full gamut of poets

Afternoon Blackboard see the MC for a 20 minute spot

uke in concert ukenasia contra tunes jam canberra contra club musicians

SALSA DANCE Son Sabroso

celtic jam get folked

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Chosani Afrique

Olivia Heinlein

BOT - Julian

Lilli Pilli

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5 YOUTH FOLK SHOWCASE Joe Mungovan, Paddy & The Wonderband, Shadow Folk, The Creatures Rose, Olivia Heinlein, Joshua, Hollow On The Lake, Ash-Leigh Barr, the flat white cats, Felicity Yan & Friends, Well Strung

late session

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roger montgomery, zondrae king, peter mace, carol heuchan, barry lake, vivienne sawyer.

TANGO DANCE Tallatango

Shanachie rapt

Aviva Sheba - Vocals

Queen of Green

richard perso

Learn to play Tin 10 Whistle mitch smith

festival parade tune practice

Cliona Molins Buck & Deanne

Session with Peter Ellis

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saturday 15 january Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar CONCERTS

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The Lucky Wonders Paul Greene &

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THE OTHER COLOURS

Queen Juanita & the zydeco cowboys Sabrina & The Red Vans Sunas Pete Denahy the Handsome Young STRANGERS

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Humbug

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Stewart Holt

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Nick Rheinberger

i bet i can give up gambling John Dengate The Last Bushranger

Jonathon Bob Lynn

Wild Water

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richard perso

bob campbell & mates

Graham Wilson

The Tea Ladies

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The Mutual acquaintances

Springtide

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rapt

Jane Aubourg

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Badja River Quartet

Faye Blais

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CJ Shaw

Tracey Bunn

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Buck & Deanne

Ami Williamson

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Ted Egan

Chosani Afrique

drongos, galahs..

Montgomery & Angliss

Junior

the Struggle goes on in song a union man Film and Music George Mann

Wongawilli Brillig

black joak morris

5 6 7 8

riogh

The Barons of Tang

Big Erle

FILM - morris A Life With Bells On Emma Hannah & silver river band

The leisure coasters

Sleepy Lou Orange Blossom

jack flash

Innes & Present Company

Orkestra Del Sol

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rough red

Chosani Afrique

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Peter Baxter Shanachie

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acoustic women

The Pigs

the good ship

Bettina Schelker

Kate delaney & Denis tracey

CIRCUS WOW

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Cliona Molins

The Tealeaves

CIRCUS WOW

The Go Set

Nag’s Lounge CONCERTS

dave myers memorial Poets Breakfast, host Peter Mace, Barry Lake

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Grandstand Restaurant CONCERTS

Show Pavilion CONCERTS

Penny & The Mystics Neil Murray

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BeatMeisters

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Peter Mace

Chosani Afrique

Mark Holder-Keeping

The Go Set

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The Chapel CONCERTS

Global Green dance venue

The Shed kids venue

Grandstand Bar SESSIONS

The Forum WORKSHOPS BLACKBOARD 8

Fiddlesticks

Once Upon A Song

john Broomhall

indian folk Dance spirits of serpentine bollywood Dance

Circus WOW

Grimick

spirits of serpentine

Lilli Pilli

Ruby for Lucy mean feet brass band Alan Musgrove Eric Bogle Dave de Hugard Ted Egan martin pearson Zorba’s Kefi Funkier Than Alice AJ Leonard’S Tropical Lounge

Tia Wilson

Black Joak Morris CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE

Cinnamon Twist

Cj Shaw Lucky Wonders Merrywether

contra dance WITH CANBERRA CONTRA CLUB Black Joak Morris

Cinnamon Twist

TURKISH BELLY DANCE Cinnamon Twist

nick rheinberger

The Tea Ladies

Bush Dance No Such Thing

early squeeze peter ellis Woolly YarnSpinning Championship FESTIVAL PARADE TUNE PRACTICE One Minute Wonders HOST BRIAN BELL session no such thing

Evening Blackboard see The MC for a 20 minute spot

SESSION

Salsa Dance Son Sabroso

Late Session

honey eaters grove drumming venue

FESTIVAL CHOIR PRACTICE

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Afternoon Blackboard see the MC for a 20 minute spot

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cameron mather

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get folked

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Graeme Murray - Wongawilli

Tracey Bunn

3.30 - 4.30pm beatmeisters

Zondrae King

Black Joak Morris

12 - 3pm, 4.30 - 7pm session

ukulele workshop 11 woolli la las

YOUTH FOLK SHOWCASE Paddy & Rosie Kelly, Mel & Ness, Rocking CORNISH TUNES Session WITH SUNAS Horse, ESSENCE, Claire Creighton. Tim Lukey, Bird vs Cage, Session bush music club 24/8 CANBERRA CONTRA CLUB

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Learn to play Tin 10 Whistle MITCH SMITH

poetesses vivienne, zondrae, carol

Tea Dance Peter Ellis & Friends Tango Dance tallatango / RAPT

Tunes of John McKinnon (BOOK LAUNCH)

Learn HARMONICA WITH KEN GATES

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sunday 16 january Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar CONCERTS

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Ruby for Lucy

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faye blais Badja River Quartet

Rough Red The Tealeaves THE TEA LADIES

THE GO SET SACRED CIRCUS

The Pigs mean feet brass band

The Barons of Tang Zorba’s Kefi

Martin Pearson, Eric Bogle, John Dengate, Pete Denahy, Roger & John, Nick Rheinberger

Ami Williamson

COMBINED Union Choirs

Pete Denahy

THE MUTUAL ACQUAINTANCES

junior

Alan Musgrove

FIDDLESTICKS

Zumpa aj Leonard’s TROPICAL LOUNGE

INGLEBURN PIPES & DRUMS

GOSPEL Emma Hannah 9 & silver river band Voices of Africa

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Alan Blackshaw

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John Ralph

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Sabrina & THE RED VANS

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Innes & PRESENT company

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Humbug

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CJ Shaw

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Acoustic Women

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The Lucky Wonders

queen juanita & THE ZYDECO COWBOYS

Tia Wilson

the Handsome

Young STRANGERS

INGLEBURN PIPES & DRUMS

Jack Flash

Eric Bogle

chinese lion dancers

chinese lion dancers

STOP LAUGHING THIS IS SERIOUS

Nag’s Lounge CONCERTS 8

Poets Breakfast host Roger Montgomery

Orange Blossom

SACRED CIRCUS

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Grandstand Restaurant CONCERTS

Show Pavilion CONCERTS

Bettina Schelker

Dave de Hughard

DENISE THOMAS

BOB CAMPBELL

tracey bunn

BIG ERLE

Martin Pearson

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FESTIVAL FINALE

FESTIVAL CHOIR, DANCE & TUNES HOST NICK RHEINBERGER

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Martin Pearson

ORKESTRA DEL SOL

FILM - morris A Life With Bells On

Kalalaya Dance

AJ Leonard’s Tropical Lounge

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THE GOOD SHIP

Ted Egan

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7 Black Joak Morris

Jane Aubourg

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The Chapel CONCERTS

Global Green dance venue

The Shed kids venue

Grandstand Bar SESSIONS

The Forum WORKSHOPS BLACKBOARD 8

wongawilli dancers

Puddin’ Eaters

Az-I-Am

Tribal Jewels

Once Upon a song

Jonathon Bob Lynn

wongawilli dancers

Brillig

Flamenco Fusion

Get Folked

contra dance canberra contra club

Kids Ukulele

Sunas

Flamenco Fusion Black Joak Morris

Apple & Harp CLIONA

Neil Murray

bellydance WORKSHOP Tribal Jewels

George Mann

Black Joak Morris ELDERS KOORI GROUP

Riogh

tango dance tallatango

lajos Gobsmack

Learn to play Tin Whistle mitch smith Early Squeeze Peter Ellis

Merrywether

Session Bush Music Club

Puddin’ Eaters

Limerick competition

Lilli Pilli

the tale spinners King & Queen of Green the tea ladies

Open Guitar Tunings 10 john ralph learn harmonica 11 ken gates 12

host brian bell

Bushranger Songs Dave de Hugard Session shanachie

Afternoon Blackboard see the MC for a 20 minute spot

Poets Afternoon Delight carol heuchan, peter mace

session no such thing

poi circus wow parade tune practice

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1 2 3 4

festival choir practice

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Volunteer Dinner

Parade to Finale

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honey eaters grove drumming and concerts

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Paul Greene & The Other Colours

Queen Juanita

Ingleburn Pipes & Drums

The Tealeaves

Perla Aura

11 - 12pm mean feet brass band 12 - 3.30pm elemental grooves session 3.30 - 4.30pm ecopella in concert

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Alan Musgrove & his Watsname Band

A.J. Leonard’s Tropical Lounge

Ami Williamson

24/8 Tommy (11) plays acoustic guitar while Kai (10) plays drums. Together they sing their own songs and offer a fresh perspective on the world as seen through young eyes. Owls, beasts, beauty, and making one’s way in the world feature in the lyrics. These firm friends have been playing music together for over a year.

SAT 8.30pm The Forum Youth – Concert

A.J. Leonard’s Tropical Lounge Featuring classic, swing and island music from the 20’s and 30’s, and originals, the Tropical Lounge’s unique blend of ukuleles, strings, vocal harmonies and percussion will have the festival hopping.

Recognised as one of Australia’s pre–eminent exponents of the ukulele, A J Leonard has been a feature performer at the Ukulele Picnic of Hawaii, Illawarra Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival and Cairns Ukulele Festival. The music is original and at the same time tantalisingly familiar, reinventing elements of romance and nostalgia.

WED 12–1pm Folk School – The Joy of Uke AJ Leonard THU 6–6.30pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 3–3.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 10.15–11.15pm The Chapel SUN 9.15–10am Music Train from Waterfall SUN 2.15–3pm Slacky Flat Bar

Acoustic Women The Acoustic Women Show will be showcasing the music of some of the best women singer/ songwriters of the 20th Century. Such performers include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffiths, Billie Holiday, Mary Hopkins, Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Judith Durham, Mama Cass, and many more. The show includes singer/ songwriter and acoustic guitarist Claire Roberts, singer/pianist, 32

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Jenna Hogan and singer/songwriter Belinda Harkness.

THU 9.15–9.30pm Restaurant SAT 9–9.45pm Restaurant SUN 5–6pm Nag’s Lounge

Adjusted John’s Junk Band Association Adjusted Johns Junk Band Association are a Polk band formed in the Orkneys. The band plays Polk music a mixture of folk music and punk lyrics, played using a lagavarius and acoustic guitar. The music is stripped back and fun with a healthy dose of irreverence and anarchic undertones. The band hale from Eire, the UK and Australia. Not only do they play Polk music they brew Polk ale and have been accepted into the 2011 Oktoberfest.

SAT 8.30–10am Music Train from Central

Alan Blackshaw Alan Blackshaw is a singer/songwriter from the South Coast of NSW. He has been writing songs for a number of years. His songs cover a range of themes. He is a performer in the folk tradition of the SInger/songwriter SUN 11am–11.45am Nag’s Lounge

Alan Musgrove & His Watsname Band The band formed in 2004 to present authentic traditonal australian song and dance music. The band performs Australian folk music in all its many and varied forms from transplanted British and early convict era songs to the bush and early country material that has come to define the Australian genre.

FRI 3.30–4pm Restaurant SAT 9.30–10.15am Grandstand Bar Book Launch – Tunes of John McKinnon SAT 2.30–3.15pm The Chapel SUN 2.30–3.15pm Show Pavilion

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Acoustic Women

Ami Williamson “One Woman Show at its best– Ami Williamson sings like an angel, she plays piano, drums, dulcimer, guitar and raps it all up in Cabaret, performing her own poignant songs and covers from Opera to AC/DC – this Singer– Songwriter– Show Girl will impress!” The Australian FRI 2–2.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 5–6pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 12–1pm Slacky Flat Bar

Andrew Veivers One of Australia’s finest Spanish Guitarists, Andrew Veivers draws on a wide range of musical influences to evoke the sensual and mesmerising sounds of the Spanish guitar in all of its guises.

At venues ranging from Blenhiem Palace (UK) to The Dillington Classical Guitar Festival (UK) to chamber music series in Amsterdam to concerts at many of Australia’s leading festivals, Andrew has appeared as a soloist as well as with his various groups (Flamenco Fire, The Saruzu Quartet, Jaleos Flamenco, Estilo Flamenco) to great critical acclaim.

WED 6–7pm Folk School Flamenco Guitar THU 11am–Mid Folk School Flamenco Guitar THU 6.15–6.45pm Global Green FRI 3–3.45pm The Chapel

April Maze April Maze are Sivan (cello, stomp box, vocals) and Todd (vocals, guitars, banjo, and stomp box) and are known for their instrument swapping, microphone sharing, friendly banter and collaborations with other musicians. They will also be playing Faye Blais.

FRI 1–1.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Badja River Quartet

Big Erle

Aviva Sheb’a

Beatmeisters

Az - I - AM

Fifty years ago, Aviva first trod the boards as a skinny little ballet girl. She qualified to teach classical ballet, but her biggest passion was in flamenco and jazz dance. As a dance and voice teacher, Aviva created Vocal Dance, her unique method of teaching movement, voice and breathing together.

FRI 11am–Mid Grandstand Bar

Numeralla and Badja Rivers in NSW led this group to discover a passion for great music. Haunting harmonies on Irish low whistles, expressive and innovative concertina, sensitivity and richness on guitar and piano and passionate vocals. They’ll take you on a journey from Scotland to Brittany, from Ireland to Northumbria.

SAT 3–3.45pm Restaurant SUN 10–10.45am Slacky Flat Bar

Az–I Am

Barry Lake

Az-I-aM formed in July 2007 for three concerts to be performed at the Illawarra festival January 2008. Such was the reponse, both audience and performers left wanting more.

Chris Wilson cast’s an enchantment of emotion when she sings, the band is an eclectic mix of genres, that travels from dark earthy blues to lilting tunes and haunting melodies. From originals, folk, jazz, mixed with Irish and medieval flavours , the band performs a delightful variety. Johnny’s whistles weave and soar, while Ray’s Dobro, intertwines with strum and slide.

Together they create their own kinda “folk” magic.

Public performance’s are rare so be sure to be there.

FRI 12.45–1.30pm Restaurant SUN 10–10.45am The Chapel

BLACKBOARD A chance to perform! See the MC early for a 20 minute spot.

FRI 1–5pm The Forum MC – Dave Oliphant FRI 5–10pm The Shed MC Arch Bishop SAT 1–5pm The Forum MC – Dave Oliphant SAT 5–10pm The Shed MC Arch Bishop SUN 12–4.45pm The Forum MC – Dave Oliphant

Badja River Quartet A chance meeting of Lainey Keir, Steve MacDonald, Jo Cresswell and Jane Harding at the beautiful Numeralla Folk Festival at the confluence of the

Bettina Schelker

Black Joak Morris

A regular at our Festival, Former National Folk Festival ‘Reciter of the Year’, Barry Lake from Narooma will again add spice to the Poets Breakfasts with his colorful and sometimes outrageous stories and recitations.

FRI 4.50–5.10pm Grandstand Bar SAT 8–10am Show Pavilion Dave Meyers Memorial Poets Brekky

Beatmeisters Beatmeisters is a fusion of elements arising from an avid up bringing of rootsy blues, influences from the early 90’s big muff grunge scene in Wollongong, and a healthy dose of grooving African beats to create original music with meaning. Singer/Songwriter Damion is a Djembé player by trade who has been teaching and performing for 15 years. He is joined by Noah Hampson, Matt Bourne and Pedro Altuna.

FRI 6–7pm Honey Eater’s Grove SAT 3.30–4.30pm Honey Eater’s Grove SAT 11pm Restaurant

Bettina Schelker Bettina Schelker has a successful and intricate history in music, sports and political activism.

The Swiss crooner, began performing at the age of 15. Now, not only is she the current Swiss Boxing Champion, but has had the opportunity to tour with world known bands; be a label founder and a private music and sports school, be a recording artist, songwriter, musician, and a civil 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

rights activist. After completing a 14 country, 200 show world tour with her last CD, international prize winner, “The Honeymoon is Over”, Bettina Schelker announces the release of her next project, “Another Strum”. This release is a combination of classics and originals, all with a common theme – Homesickness.

THU 7–7.30pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 10.15–11.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 6.15–7.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 5.15–6.15pm Slacky Flat Bar

Big Erle Self described as a “Foot Stompin’ Blues band”.

Big Erle’s original compositions draw influence from blues players and his own personal experiences in the 90’s East Coast music scene.

Playing acoustic blues guitar, Big Erle features a raw finger picking style and quirky lap steel slide with growling vocals and a driving rhythm section. The performances are hard, raw and unyielding with a glimpse of sensitivity, revealing a rare honesty and character which, resonate with audiences, underpinning Big Erle’s growing popularity and developing talent as a song writer and troubadour.

FRI 8–8.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 4.45–5.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 5.30–6.15pm Show Pavilion

Bird Vs Cage They are a young folk/alternative act who have all grown up surrounded by folk music. With a mixture of zaney orginials and well known covers, they provide a next generation folk experience.

SAT 8–8.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Black Joak Morris Not the twenty effeminate blacksmiths of Blackadder’s imagining. They are the upholders of the Australian Morris. Unlike the team of convict dancers from rural England arrested in Parramatta 33

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Buck & Deanne

Cameron Mather

for sedition we have not yet been arrested for our dancing. EXPECT THEM ANYWHERE and especially at the special screening of Morris – A Life With Bells On. SAT 12.30pm & 3.30pm Global Green SAT 4.30pm Show Pavilion – Morris Film Warm–Up SUN 2.40pm & 3.45pm Global Green SUN 6.30pm Black Diamond Marquee Festival Finale SUN 7.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Procession to Morris – A Life With Bells On

Bob Campbell Bob Campbell, from Gulgong, has been an active performer, collector, writer and festival organizer since the 1960s. He has performed in a number of countries with long periods in Germany. Bob’s roots lie in the Irish fiddling of his maternal grangmother, Magdeline McHugh, whose family came from Co Fermanagh. Bob continues to develop a distinctly Australian style.

THU 10–11am Folk School Fiddling FRI 7.50–8.20pm Restaurant SAT 11.15am–Mid Show Pavilion The Last Bushranger SUN 4.30–5.15pm Show Pavilion

Bob McInnes Bob is the Knight’s Hill ‘larrikin’ fiddler whose knowledge of traditional music is long lived and diverse! Learn from the master.

WED 4–6pm Folk School Advanced Fiddling

Brian Bell Multi award winning poet who has been performing for over 10 years, makes audiences laugh and cry and makes them look at life from a different angle.

SAT 2.30–3.15pm Grandstand Bar One Minute Wonders SUN 12–1pm Grandstand Bar Limerick Competition 34

Bob Bolton - Bush Music Club

Brillig

Brillig “If you know what Cohen,Cash and Cave have in common, it’s right here” (Periplaneta, Germany). With sea shanties, murder ballads and deliciously dark folk tales, BRILLIG feature sweet harmonies, infectious melodies and multi–instruments. guitar, banjo, accordion, autoharp, viola, harmonica, uke and bass. Taking their bygone era dress sense and charming banter across festival stages of Europe, NZ and Oz, Brillig shows are often radical and always enchanting with a mix of innovation and folk traditionalism.

FRI 6.45–7.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 3.45–4.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 12–12.45pm The Chapel

Buck & Deanne Deanne Dale learned to play a guitar made out of matchsticks by her German father. She was in Ireland busking the day the Berlin wall came down and toured Europe for 6 years. Then she met Paul Buckberry AKA Buck. Part hoodoo man, part truck driver, Buck lived by busking old blues tunes and selling CDs that he claimed were hallucinogenic and more mind liberating than sex. Together they began touring Australia.

FRI 7–7.45pm The Chapel SAT 5–5.45pm Restaurant SUN 9.15–10am Music Train from Waterfall

Bush Music Club Concert Party Carrying on the reason the (real original) Bushwhackers founded the Bush Music Club 51 years ago – to let people know that they can form their own bands and play their own Australian music and songs. The group is made up of players from the Club’s regular Music Workshop at Hut 44 at Addison Street, Marrickville. The Club runs two bush dances, a dance workshops and colonial balls, as well as publishing a regular magazine called Mulga Wire and various books, tapes and 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

Carol Heuchan

CDs. FRI 1–2pm Grandstand Bar FRI 7–7.30pm Restaurant SAT 7.45–8.45pm Grandstand Bar Session SUN 11am–Mid Grandstand Bar Session

Cameron Mather Cameron 17 sings and plays Celtic music. When performing songs he plays guitar, banjo and mandolin. Cameron loves joining Irish sessions around Sydney playing his banjo, mandolin and guitar. Cameron made his festival debut at the 2008 Illawarra Folk Festival receiving a great response from the audience.

FRI 12–12.45pm The Chapel SAT 9–9.40pm The Forum Youth Concert

Canberra Contra Club The Canberra Contra Club Band is led by Rob Mahony. This is an open stage so anyone is welcome to join in. Because of this the line up is wonderfully varied and includes violins, accordions, guitars, flutes, harmonicas, penny whistles, and even the occasional trombone. The main dance caller is Colin Towns, who has over 30 years experience in various styles of dance.

FRI 8–9.30pm Grandstand Bar SAT 2.15–3.30pm Global Green Contra Dance SAT 9–10pm Grandstand Bar SUN 12.45–1.45pm Global Green Contra Dance

Carol Heuchan Carol Heuchan comes from the Hunter Valley She’s a word slinger! Have poems, will travel.

Twice Australian Bush Poetry Champion, five times Laureate winner. Notorious for producing tears – hilarious and heart–warming. WANTED! for festivals, gatherings, workshops, concerts all over Australian and US. REWARD? THU 4–5pm Folk School Poetry Writing & Performance

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CJ Shaw Cliona Molins

Dave de Hugard

FRI 8.30–10.30am Show Pavilion Poets Breakfast FRI 4.30–4.50pm Grandstand Bar FRI 8.35–8.55pm Restaurant SAT 5.50–6.15pm Grandstand Bar SUN 3–3.30pm Grandstand Bar

School of Belly Dance she has a PhD in the cultural history of the dance and continues to study belly dance nationally and internationally.

SAT 1.30–2pm Global Green SAT 2.45–3.15pm The Shed Kids Workshop SAT 4–4.45pm Global Green Workshop

Chord–eaux

Circus WOW

Chord–eaux was formed in 2009 and comprises people who play together at bush dances at Wongawilli and/or with No Such Thing. Branching out into folk singing (the sing–along variety), Chord–eaux has been gaining valuable experience with regular performances at retirement villages and nursing homes in the Illawarra region.

FRI 12–1pm Grandstand Bar

Circus WOW is Wollongong’s unique Women’s Community Circus that aims to energetically affirm and enrich womens’ lives as well as the whole community by running classes and workshops for women and also young people, as well as quirky, innovative physical performances.

FRI 2–2.30pm The Shed Kids Workshop FRI 6pm Black Diamond Piazza SAT 11am–11.30am The Shed Kids Venue SAT 7pm Black Diamond Piazza SAT 8.20pm Black Diamond Piazza SUN 5.30–6pm The Shed Kids Venue Final Poi Workshop SUN 6.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Festival Finale & Parade

Chosani Afrique Chosani Afrique (formerly Kai Fech) is a band of amazing Senegalese musicians who have a love of fun and movement that is second to none. They use their rich cultural traditions to wow audiences of all ages and social backgrounds. The Sabar drum rhythms are some of the most complex in West Africa and combined with the tama, djembe and doun douns create a sound like no other. But it’s not all about the drums either – they include other African instruments like the balafone and bongo.

SAT 12.30–1.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10.30–11.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance presents a lively mixture of folkloric and modern belly dance to create a colourful and dynamic Middle Eastern feast for the eyes. The troupe comprises of women of varying ages, backgrounds, and experiences – women who share a love and dedication for the art of Middle Eastern dance. Virginia Keft–Kennedy is the director and principal of Cinnamon Twist 36

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Cj Shaw In 2010, Cj Shaw started his own folk meeting in Sydney, entitled “Shut the Folk Up”. This monthly event brings together song–writers, poets and storytellers from across the city and is one of the few regular folk events in town. However it is Shaw’s strength as a songwriter and performer which are getting the most attention. Whether sitting or standing behind his guitar, Shaw is a natural and engaging performer and a rare home–grown talent.

SAT 9.30–11am Music Train from Central SAT 12.30–1pm The Shed Kids Workshop SAT 4–4.45pm Restaurant SUN 4–4.45pm Nag’s Lounge

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Claire Crighton Claire has been learning violin since she was 8 at the Wollongong Con. She went to France and Germany last year with Bluescope Youth Orchestra.

She likes to improvise tunes and has always liked to write creatively. Claire is excited that she has recorded a couple of songs with the help of teacher John Spence SAT 7–7.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Cliona Molins Let the harp evoke stories of ancient Ireland or transport you to the throbbing rhythms of the llanero dance music of Venezuela. Dublin–born Cliona Molins is trained in traditional Irish and classical harp. She has set about immersing herself in the Latin harp repertoire from Mexico, Venezuela and Paraguay. Her tunes and songs reflect these very different backgrounds making her performances full of lightness and diversity.

FRI 6–6.45pm The Chapel SAT 6–6.45pm Restaurant SUN 2.10–2.40pm The Shed – The Golden Apple & the Magic Harp

Combined Union Choirs Newcastle Peoples Chorus, Sydney Trade Union Choir and Illawarra Union Singers have sung together and individually at many Folk Festivals.

They will sing songs of struggle, peace, the environment and social justice.

SUN 12.15–1.15pm Show Pavilion

Dani Karis Dani Karis is a prolific songwriter and a confident and engaging performer. Tony Wilson and Phil Gissing’s musicianship bring out the best in her songwriting. Well–experienced onstage.

Her songwriting has been called upon to fight community issues and as such she some reputation as ‘the voice of the village’.

SAT 10.15–11am Music Train from Waterfall

Denis McKay

Dani Karis

Emma Hannah

Eric Bogle

Dave De Hugard Dave has an elemental spirit of Australian Folk (Bush) Music for longer than most of us care to recall. Any performance is a lesson in the art ... and he can coax ‘real music’ out of almost anything that plunks, squeaks or hums!

FRI 6.20–6.50pm Restaurant SAT 4.45–5.30pm The Chapel SUN 1–2pm Grandstand Bar Hall & Gardiner Bushrangers SUN 3.30–4.15pm Show Pavilion

Denis McKay

Denis plays Autoharp both as a solo instrument (with vocals) and in a number of bands including No Such Things and BWANA (Bellambi West Acoustic Noise Academy). Musical interests are eclectic including traditional Australian Songs and Tunes, Old Time Americana, and traditional and contemporary folk.

THU 3–4pm Folk School Beginner Autoharp

Denise Thomas As a singer songwriter and performer Denise has been part of the Illawarra music scene since the early 90’s playing in bands such as Erika’s Jive, We Love You Madly and currently the Merchants, as well as performing solo. She is currently working with local Aboriginal women and women from diverse cultural backgrounds to produce a CD of original and traditional songs based on their stories and cultural traditions.

SUN 3.30–4.15pm Restaurant

Ecopella Ecopella is an environmental choir that sings about the beauty of our world and the struggle to protect it from exploitation and destruction. Ecopella’s music has a firm foundation in the songs written

by Australian and international folk artists, but is also influenced by the classical and jazz traditions.

Founded in Sydney in 1998 by its director Miguel Heatwole, Ecopella now has branches in the Blue

Elemental Groove

Ecopella

Mountains, the Illawarra and Canberra.

SUN 3.30–4.30pm Honey Eater’s Grove

Elemental Groove High energy drum and dance group founded in the traditions of Guinea, West Africa. Time to clap those hands and stomp those feet, feel that rhythm and hear that beat.

FRI 4–6pm Honey Eater’s Grove Drumming SAT 12–3pm Honey Eater’s Grove Drumming SAT 4.30–7pm Honey Eater’s Grove Drumming SUN 12–3.30pm Honey Eater’s Grove Drumming SUN 6.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Festival Finale & Parade

Emma Hannah & Silver River Band Emma Hannah began her career in Folk music after early training in classical music. Folk; country; gospel; traditional and acoustic music have been her true musical loves, and joining with experienced fellow musicians and members of Silver River, a fresh approach has seen the light.

Along with the talents of Ray Marshall on Dobro and guitar; Bruce Fumini on Banjo, David Harman on Mandolin and guitar – and special Pedal Steel and Dobro player Kenny Kitching featuring on Dobro, there’s a lot of scintillating music to be heard from this group.

SAT 6.45–7.30pm Show Pavilion SUN 9–9.45am Nag’s Lounge Gospel Concert

Eric Bogle One of Australia’s eminent singer/songwriters, Eric Bogle has been sharing his unique Scotsman– goes–down–under view since the late ‘70s. His songs, including “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda,” “Leaving Nancy,” “Nobody’s Moggy Now,” and “Little Gomez,” have been covered by 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

a growing list of artists, including June Tabor, the Pogues, Mary Black, Donovan, Billy Bragg, and the Dubliners. He’s a literate and thoughtful songwiter who can cut to the heart of the matter with some well–crafted lines. He’s also a warm and engaging stage performer who, with his sharp, often self–deprecating wit and shrewd common sense view on the world, communicates well with an audience and draws them into his performance.

THU 3–4pm Folk School – Mandolin/ Mandola with John Munro THU 4–5pm Folk School – Songwriting Workshop THU 9.35–9.50pm Restaurant FRI 7.45–8.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 3.30–4.30pm The Chapel SUN 10.15–Midday Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious SUN 4.45–5.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Essence Essence is Sophia Simoes Da Silva and Carl Spedding,. Sophia sings and both play guitar.

They have recently performed at Viva La Gong and Illawarra Folk Week.

SAT 6.30–6.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

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A Life With Bells On Described as ‘This is Spinal Tap meets Calendar Girls’, the film follows the fortunes of an avant–garde Morris team in their struggle to push the boundaries of the venerable, ancient dance. Moving from the beauty of the Cotswolds to the sprawl of LA, this mockumentary uncovers the politics and ultra–competitive core lurking beneath this seemingly innocent pub pastime of hanky–waving bearded men. The language is a huge delight. “Morris is a contact sport — it’s no

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Faye Blais

Fiddlesticks

fancy dance in a car park.” The dance names are wonderful. Legs on Fire, Tubs of Lard for My Old Lady, the Threeple Hammer Damson (with its 457 separate moves). But it’s the staves, kicks, twirls, ribbons, hankies, bandanas, boots, bells and that balletic leap that convert you. – Ken Russell, THE TIMES This is the Wollongong premiere of the film!

SAT 4.45–6.30pm Show Pavilion SUN 7.45–9.30pm Show Pavilion

Faye Blais Faye Blais is a Canadian artist whose songwriting, presence and personality are showcased beautifully through her impressive jazzy–bluesy folk style, on acoustic and electric guitars, and keys. Detailed as “continuing the thread started by Joni, picked up by Ani and fashioned by Feist”, Faye’s dynamic vocals will leave you weak in the knees.

THU 9.15–9.45pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 4–4.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 3–3.45pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 9.30–10.15am Restaurant

Felicity Yan Felicity has studied music in North Queensland and has performed in Orchestras, Concert Bands, Folk Bands and as a soloist. She has toured in Queensland and New Zealand as an orchestral flautist.

FRI 9–9.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Fiddlesticks Fiddlesticks the duo (Karen ad Jacko) began performing throughout NZ from the early 1990’s, from Music, Wine and Wild Food Festivals to Castle Turrets, All Black Matches and Forest Festivals. They moved to Qld and are very involved with the Brisbane Celtic Fiddle Club as well as hosting and conducting many Fiddle Workshops both in Schools and in the Community. 2010 see Fiddlesticks back on the highways, touring with the Queensland Arts Council.

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George Mann

THU 11am–Mid Folk School African Kwela Fiddle Tune THU 10–10.30pm Global Green FRI 3.45–4.30pm Show Pavilion Curse of the Breton Fiddle – Visual & music SAT 9.30–10.15am The Chapel SUN 2.30–3.15pm Restaurant

Flamenco Fusion Dance & Drum Flamenco Fusion Dance and Drum was formed by April Sampson in 2009. They have performed in over 30 different venues, developing a rich fusion of Blues and Flamenco, festive, high–energy performances. They are breathing new life into an ancient tradition.

WED 7–8pm Folk School – Flamenco Rhythms & Song SUN 12–12.30pm Global Green Workshop SUN 2–2.30pm Global Green

Funkier Than Alice Reinterpretting an eclectic musical repertoire from John Butler Trio, Powderfinger, Men at Work to Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, Illawarra Folk Festival audiences will experience Funkier Than Alice’s inspired musical fusion and see why the critics have said, ‘a unique combination of jazz, folk, opera, raga–fusion, parody, dance and dialogue’ (Time Out), and ‘the most intellectually and emotionally awe–inspiring cabaret ever... the interweaving harmonies are to die for’ (db Magazine).

WED 10–11am Folk School Festival Choir THU 9–10am Folk School Festival Choir FRI 9–10pm Nag’s Lounge Concert SAT 9–10pm The Chapel Concert sat 12–1pm The Forum Festival Choir Practice SUN 4.45–5.30pm The Forum Festival Choir Practice SUN 6.30pm Black Diamond Marquee Festival Choir in Finale 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

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George Mann George Mann is a longtime union organiser, anti–war activist and folksinger who not only plays music from the last century of struggle, but also writes, records and produces songs and CDs. He created the anti–Bush “Hail to the Thief!” CD series, has two recent solo CDs, and recently produced the “Until You Come Home. Songs for Veterans and Their Kin” CD compilation. He brings love, anger and power all together in his performances and has been recording and touring since 1998.

THU 10–11am Folk School Union Songs THU 10.15–10.30pm Restaurant FRI 12–12.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 3.15–4.30pm Show Pavilion A Union Man – Film & Music SUN 4–4.45pm The Chapel

Get Folked They are the new faces of old music. Combining traditional Irish, Scottish and medieval music with other folk influences alongside their own unique style, Get Folked are three odd, folky blokes. From the streets to the stage to the folk session at the pub, they’ve played their music throughout Sydney and continue to do so, with major folk festivals and the release of a CD in the near future.

FRI 9.30–11pm Grandstand Bar Session SAT 10.15–11am Music Train from Waterfall SAT 9.45–10.30pm The Forum Youth Concert SUN 1–1.45pm The Chapel

Graham Wilson Fluent in French and Italian, a guitar style influenced by Dick Gaughan and Martin Simpson, a powerful, melodic voice and a rhythm all his own, Graham Wilson sings both contemporary and traditional songs in English, his native Scots and French. Graham was heavily involved in the UK

Get Folked

Innes & Present Company

Jack Flash

and since moving to Perth WA he has decided to rekindle his love of music and has recently been seen performing at both the National Folk Festival and Fairbridge Music Festival.

WED 2–3pm Folk School Guitar Open Tunings THU 9.55–10.10pm Restaurant FRI 10.40–11.25am Show Pavilion SAT 12–12.45pm Restaurant SUN 10–11am The Forum Open Guitar Tunings Workshop

Grimick An honest, rootsy mix of styles, Grimick are a Sydney trio who never stray from the essentials – great rhythm, a contagious melody, and a story to tell. With seemingly no upward limit to his range, vocalist/guitarist Chris Griffiths is capable of both power and tenderness. Michael Petrulis adds brilliant harmonies, cheeky percussion, and arrangements on conga, bass, guitar and piano.

FRI 12–12.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 11.30am–12.15pm The Chapel

Hollow On The Lake Jennifer and Kieren are a young violin/guitar duo that play tangos and other music by Piazzolla with some dabbling into manouche music.

FRI 8–8.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Humbug In just a couple of years Humbug has established itself as a truly popular and accomplished performer of Celtic folk music. With distinctive vocal harmonies and rich instrumental backing, Humbug’s material ranges from poignant Robbie Burns’ songs, to haunting traditional Irish and Scottish ballads and rousing renditions of favourite ‘sing–alongs’.

FRI 1.45–2.30pm Show Pavilion Robbie Burns Show SAT 9.30–10.15am Slacky Flat Bar SUN 3–3.45pm Nag’s Lounge

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Grimick

Ingleburn RSL Club Pipes & Drums The band performs at a variety of engagements, such as street parades, fetes, sporting events and community functions and, of course, Scottish Festivals. The band performs at “Bundanoon is Brigadoon” each year, and marches in parades in Campbelltown, Camden Thirlmere, Bowral, Goulburn, Aberdeen and Sydney, to name but a few.

The band wears the Campbell of Cawdor tartan, linked to the heritage of the Campbelltown area.

Sun 3– 3.15pm Slacky Flat Bar Sun 4.30 – 4.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Innes & Present Company Innes and Present Company are a new band from Brisbane led by award winning guitarist Innes Campbell. They play high energy bluegrass at the highest standard you will hear in Australia and throw in some soulful songwriting and delicate harmonies when the mood takes them, which is often! Their performances showcase their talents but never their egos – this band is all about fun.

THU 3–4pm Folk School Bluegrass Flatpick Guitar THU 7.45–8.15pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 1.45–2.30pm Restaurant SAT 9.45–10.30pm Show Pavilion SUN 2–2.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Jack Flash Jack Flash is a Toowoomba born and based folk/ punk six–piece with a unique brand of catchy, dancing tunes, lyrical genius and fancy flair.

Originating in the spring of 2006 they developed a style which brings traditional Australian folk sounds and themes to a punk audience. Jack Flash is influenced by such acts as Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphy’s, Red Gum, The Pogues and The Bushwhackers Band. Drawing on a rich background of Australian, Celtic and American tunes, the Jack Flash boys have forged their own 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

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sound and deliver a fresh contribution to the Folk/ Punk genre.

FRI 9.45–10.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 9.45–10.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 4.15–5pm Slacky Flat Bar

Jane Aubourg Jane Aubourg is a solo electric violinist using digital effects to bring her own unique brand of world/folk inspired music to life. Her set can jump seamlessly from arrangements of traditional melodies to Led Zeppelin covers to original compositions, all with the lush sound of a whole orchestra on just one violin.

WED 2–3pm Folk School Digital FX for Fiddle SAT 2–2.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Janet Andrews Janet Andrews is a music teacher and registered music therapist who has been singing and arranging songs with Sydney group ‘Voices from the Vacant Lot’ for over 20 years. With them she has explored songs from many different cultures and enjoys bringing this wonderful music to people of all ages and abilities. She has led an enthusiastic bunch of people at each of the previous Folk Festival Summer Schools will bring some new songs to whoever turns up this year!

WED 3–4pm Folk School World Voices

Jim D’Ville Jim D’Ville is from Portland Oregon, USA and is an internationally recognized ukulele instructor specializing in teaching to play the ukulele “by ear.” He is the author of the Play Ukulele By Ear DVD series and hosts the popular Play Ukulele

By Ear blog. He is touring Australia presenting workshops.

FRI 2.30–3.30pm Grandstand Bar Play Ukulele By Ear Workshop FRI 5.45–6.30pm Show Pavilion 41

Kate Delaney & Denis Tracey

Kalalaya Dance Group

Johnathan Bob Lynn

John Ralph

John Broomhall

Joe Mungovan

John Ralph

Joshua

Joe Mungovan is a young performer from Kiama who plays folk/blues/roots music. He sings plays guitar and harmonica.

FRI 5–5.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

John has been playing music in various forms for over 30 years. From playing drums and guitars in rock and country bands to playing upbeat Irish and British folk music in pubs clubs and festivals, in the UK, such as Cambridge, and Ely. A typical gig may see songs of social comment, comedy songs, chorus songs, love songs, and English and Irish Instrumentals, all accompanied by Banjo , Mandola,12 String Guitar and 6 String Guitar in standard and DADGAD tunings.

WED 11am–Mid Folk School DADGAD Guitar WED 3–4pm Folk School Mandola FRI 11am–Mid The Forum DADGAD Guitar SAT 10–10.45am Restaurant SUN 12–12.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Joshua Carbone has studied classical/folk percussion music in India from 2001 to 2003.

He plays Indian folk drums Dholak and the Dhol.

He has recentley acquired a new drum made of steel (Hank) which he is incorporating into his performing.

FRI 7.30–7.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

John Broomhall Band John Broomhall, Johnny Spillane, David De Santi and now Peter Channon have been part of the Australian folk music scene for over 25 years performing in various bands and contributing to the organisation of festivals and events. They all enjoy performing Australian material and sharing it as well in sessions and informal workshops and performances. John has been a prolific songwriter in the traditional Australian folk style with a number of albums. Broken Hill Miner, Free as the Breeze and Driftin’ Down the Darling. He originally hails from Broken Hill, but has lived in the Illawarra enough years to become a local.

WED 12–2pm Folk School Songwriting THU 12–2pm Folk School Songwriting FRI 4.10–4.40pm Restaurant SAT 10.30–11.15am The Chapel

John Dengate John Dengate is Australia’s master of parody – his satire bites, his songs are clever, his sense of the ridiculous is highly developed, he reduces pomposity to banality and he dances precariously around the libel laws. Above all, however, he is an entertainer. John also has prodigious memory and his repertoire of traditional material is second to none. John also writes songs about aspects of everyday life. the traumas of catching a Train to Guildford, the experience of Skin Cancer Blues and Songs of the Sheet Metal Worker.

FRI 2.45–3.15pm Restaurant SAT 10.15–11am Show Pavilion I Bet I Can Give Up Gambling SUN 10.15–10.30am Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious 42

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Johnny Spillane Johnny has been a whistling stalwart and supporter of the Illawarra folk music scene for a long time in such bands as Riogh, Madd Marianne, Settlers Match, Az–I–Am,Wongawilli and the Bulli Bush Band.

WED 10–11am Folk School Bodhran Irish Drum

Jonathan Bob Lynn Leaving his native Kilkenny in Ireland back in 1968, Jonathan worked as a TV producer for 30 years in Toronto, Canada and managed to record 7 albums with Irish traditional group TIP Splinter, have 4 plays produced and now is delighted to be embracing his first love The Spoken Word.

His performance is theatrical, full of humour and though of times original, yet celebrates the rich tradition of the poetry, monologue nd drama of his native land.

FRI 12–12.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 11am–11.45am Restaurant SUN 11am–11.45am The Chapel

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Junior The trio of songwriters and musicians known as Junior have been festival regulars for the last decade, both in Australia and overseas. Straddling the worlds of contemporary folk, country and melodic pop, they have returned with their third album The Fibro Majestic which carries on the fine tradition of intelligent Australian songwriters.

FRI 7.45–8.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 1.45–2.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 1.30–2.15pm Restaurant

Kalalaya Dance Group Kalalaya Dance Group are a local Classical Indian Dance group that have been performing for over 15 years. They have performed locally and in Sydney in many cultural events and won many competitions. Their performers range in age, from 7 to 21. Kalalaya dance group not only perform the classical indian dance form; Barathanatayam, but also perform Bollywood and Folk Dances.

SAT 10–10.20am Global Green Indian Folk Dance SAT 11am–11.20am Global Green Bollywood Dance Workshop SAT 1–1.20pm Global Green Classical Indian Dance

Kate Delaney & Denis Tracey Kate and Denis have been well–known performers in Australian folk music for many years, performing at all the major festivals. Kate was an original member of the Larrikins with Warren Fahey and

Martin Pearson

Lajos

has performed with various musical combinations, as a solo artist, and with her husband and musical partner Gordon McIntyre until his death in 1999.

Denis has also played as a solo performer and in various combinations. Their singing features great songs and beautiful harmonies.

THU 9.15–9.45pm Global Green FRI 3–3.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 7–7.45pm Restaurant

Ken Gates From Mozart to dirty blues and a lot in between, Ken provides all you ever wanted to know about your harmonica and how to get the most from it.

Topics covered will be music tabulation, how to play in tune with others and as a solo artist, special techniques such as warbling and vibrato, chords and single notes and much more.

WED 7–8pm Folk School Harmonica THU 10–11am Folk School Harmonica FRI 12–1pm The Forum Harmonica SAT 9–10am The Forum Harmonica SUN 11am–Mid The Forum Harmonica

Kenny Bartley Kenny Bartley is a singer/songwriter from the northern Illawarra. Originally hailing from Perth W.A he has been performing his brand of Aussie folk since the late 90’s. His songs are of a story telling nature and are often amusing. Through song Kenny can make you laugh, cringe and cry with personal tales of life.

THU 8.30–9pm Global Green FRI 11.45–12.30pm Restaurant

King & Queen of Green The King & Queen of Green interact with their audience in a fun and engaging way while dealing with the complicated issue of ecological footprints.

They have been hugely successful at a number of festivals and events in the past few years.

SUN 9.15–10am Music Train from Waterfall SUN 3.30–4pm The Shed

Mel & Ness

Lajos & The One Hand Gobsmack Lajos and his friend Bertie have been Gobsmacking for over 12 years and they thought it was time for one of them to learn how to Unicycle. So at this year’s festival Lajos will be weaving the Gobsmacked magic solo. Join Lajos for Hungarian and Gypsy tales wild and energetic, musical and naughty where only the young and young at heart are welcome to enjoy!

FRI 10.15–10.45am The Shed SUN 10.50–11.20am The Shed

Lilli Pilli Bringing you stories in English and Spanish Lillian and Anne will delight audiences of all ages. Travel the Latin American world with intelligent creatures, wily critters and capable kids. This is a journey of fun and music, so come along.

WED 4–5pm Folk School Folk Storytelling FRI 11–11.30am The Shed SAT 11.45–12.15pm The Shed SUN 1.30–2pm The Shed

Mark Holder–Keeping A widely talented local musician who plays all manner of instruments and music with a big smile. See him play with Zumpa and jamming with anyone with his clarinet or saxophone.

FRI 2.45–3.15pm The Shed Instrument Making

Martin Pearson Martin Pearson – the world’s funniest male, longhaired, Victorian, Piscean folk singer. Formerly of the act “Martin Pearson”, Martin has rose to fame like a dead pigeon in a water tank. He has been amusing, even thrilling audiences around the globe for ages now, and if you haven’t seen him live – you’re missing out. Martin tickles the funny bone. The act is full of scintillating observations, he has an ability to take everyday current events 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

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and turn them into side splitting comedy routines.

THU 10.35–10.50pm Restaurant FRI 1–1.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 6.45–7.30pm The Chapel SUN 10.30–10.45am Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious SUN 5.30–6.15pm Restaurant

Mean Feet Brass Band Mean Feet Brass Band is an 8–peice brass and percussion band who started in 2009. They started adapting modern dance music, turning it back into acoustic music and playing it on the street, at markets and at festivals. They have since started playing pubs and dance venues too. They love shocking people when they hear familiar dance tunes or when they hear some New Orleans sounds.

THU 11am–Mid Folk School Brass Playing THU 2–3pm Folk School – Samba Brass THU 5.20–5.50pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 1.30–2.15pm The Chapel SUN 11am–Mid Honey Eater’s Grove Brass with the Honey Eaters SUN 2.15–2.45pm Black Diamond Piazza

Mel & Ness 14 year old Vanessa and 15 year old Melanie from Austinmer have been playing together for the last year. They sing and play modern folk and original compositions on guitar and ukulele.

SAT 5.30–5.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

Merrywether Long time solo singers Margaret Essex and Margaret Bradford recently formed the duo Merryweather. Drawn together by their love of harmony and choice of songs with a message their inspiring, passionate and humorous performances have attracted an audience response that has surprised even them. They have fun too; it shows in their concerts.

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Mitch Smith

Neil Murray

Orkestra del Sol

FRI 12.45–1.30pm Show Pavilion FRI 4.15–4.45pm The Shed SAT 10–11am Music Train from Sutherland SAT 2–2.30pm The Shed SUN 11.30am–Midday The Shed

‘Acoustic Cabaret’ shows. Last time at the Illawarra, he did an intimate late night show, a manic kid’s show, and an alleged appearance as a City Rail cop at the finale, complete with ukulele in a holster.

WED 3–4pm Folk School Funky Ukulele WED 4–5pm Folk School Writing Funny Songs FRI 5–5.45pm The Chapel SAT 10.30–11.15am Slacky Flat Bar SAT 4.15–4.45pm The Shed Kids Show SUN 11am–11.15am Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious SUN 6.30pm Main Marquee Finale MC

Mineral Turpentine SAT 8.30–10am Music Train from Central

Mitch Smith Mitch Smith has been playing, making and tweaking pennywhistles for many years. His hand made whistles have become well regarded internationally. He has kindly sponsored a set of 4 handcrafted whistles for the Festival raffle.

WED 12–1pm Folk School – Pennywhistle Beginners FRI 10–11am The Forum Whistle Workshop SAT 10–11am The Forum Whistle Workshop SUN 9–10am The Forum Whistle Workshop

Neil Murray Neil Murray is a songwriter, performer, poet, playwright and novelist. He has this country in his heart and his soul. He has an affinity for the land and a deep respect for indigenous culture. Neil’s powerful lyrics have moved everyone who has heard them and now his music is presented in one volume – “Native Born”, released in April 2009. He was a member of the pioneering indigenous rock group the Warumpi Band, but since 1989 he has forged a solo recording career that has produced 8 albums. In 1995, Neil Murray was awarded the APRA song of the year for “My Island Home” recorded by Christine Anu. FRI 5–6pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 10–10.45pm Restaurant SUN 3–3.45pm The Chapel

Nick Rheinberger One of Australia’s most versatile entertainers Nick is well–known for his work on the ABC, his multiple exotic instruments and his amazing 44

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No Such Thing 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. They are a favourite of the dancing fraternity, playing monthly at Wongawilli and other dances.

SAT 3.30–4.30pm Grandstand Bar Session SAT 7.30–8.45pm Global Green Bush Dance SUN 4–5pm Grandstand Bar Session

Olivia Heinlein Just a girl and a her guitar. singer/song writer of acoustic tunes.also do covers of other songs.

Performed here and there which not only includes Wollongong, but also Sydney, in pubs, festivals and concerts. influences include the band ‘she and him’, ‘coldplay’ and ‘middle east’. Elliott Hitchcock might also pop up during a performance with a guitar and percussion frog– wearing a poncho.

FRI 7–7.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Once Upon a Song Once Upon a Song is an interactive music and

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Once Upon a Song

storytelling experience for young children.

Featuring internationally renowned storyteller Anna Jarrett and versatile musicians Ann Lehmann and Janet Andrews, along with young talents 14 year old Rohan Gibson on double bass and 16 year old Amelia Gibson on fiddle, the group take an original approach to nursery rhymes and the stories behind them. Captivating both kids and their parents Once Upon a Song play with a diversity of story infused vocals, bouzouki, guitar, fiddle and percussion.

Their quirky performance is a blend of musical styles from tango to Aussie country to offbeat Tom Waites style Ogre songs.

FRI 9.30–10am The Shed SAT 9.30–10am The Shed SUN 10.10–10.40am The Shed

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom, a 5–piece band from Northeast Victoria prides itself on having players with a common interest in Old Timey music. The three part female harmonies are a unique and strong part of the bands sound with lead vocals shared between Gretta, Liz and Isabel. They plays a mixture of Country, Bluegrass and traditional American fiddle tunes, adding their unique talents and sound to this genre. Gretta, Liz and Isabel play the mandolin, guitar and violin respectively. The boys of the band complete the sound with Troy on upright bass and Max on banjo, percussion and mouth harp.

FRI 7–7.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 10.15–11am Music Train from Waterfall SAT 8.45–9.30pm Show Pavilion SUN 9.30–10.15am Black Diamond Marquee

Orkestra del Sol Orkestra del Sol’s wonderfully imaginative and well–crafted shows are a joy to behold. Hailing from Scotland, but citing myriad influences from all corners of the globe, this maverick 9–piece delight in taking the brass band format to a whole

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Paul Greene & the Other Colours

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new level, prompting comparisons to the virtuosic wedding bands of Eastern Europe, the suave street bands of the US and the rebellious carnival bands of Latin–America. Soaring horn lines, mournful melodies, virtuosic trumpet solos and a dash of New Orleans sass are expertly woven into explosive live performances bursting with anarchic humour, wildly skilful musical arrangements and a roguish sense of theatre.

FRI 8.15–9.15pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 8.45–10pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 8.30–9.30pm Slacky Flat Bar

Pave Leclair

Peter Baxter

With stirring lyrics and trance inducing melodies, Pave Leclair steals your consciousness away. He is about to release his debut album ‘Hello Silver Moon’. Pave Leclair is a modern–day musical poet with a unique guitar finger–picking style. His songs are filled with meaning, leaving your soul feeling nurtured.

THU 5.30–6pm Global Green FRI 2–2.45pm The Chapel

Paddy & Rosie Kelly

Since forming in late 2008, Penny and the Mystics have quickly gathered a huge following in and around the NSW South Coast. They are fronted by singer/songwriter Penny Hartgerink, whose solo E.P “Four Days”, went to number one on the Australian Independent Release Charts in 2008.

She has now teamed up with musicians Sam Hathaway, Jedd Bradmore and Joe Winkler to form Penny and the Mystics. The band plays an original, high energy mix of reggae, rock and new age roots music which is guaranteed to get you up dancing!

THU 10–10.45pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 3–3.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 9.30–10.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Irish Australian Songwriter Peter Baxter has released his third album – The Blue Black Waves.

Produced with Dónal Lunny and Dave McCune and featuring 10 songs that bear the influence of his journey. Guest musicians include Dónal Lunny & Keith Donald (Moving Hearts) and Sinead Madden (Moya Brennan Band & Clannad). Included on the album is a cover “Watching Over Me” written by Indigenous Australian songwriter Archie Roach .

Peter learned this song when touring the Northern Territory with Archie. Since then he has played at festivals and venues throughout Europe and supported acts such as Ben E King, Ralph McTell and Andy Irvine.

FRI 2.45–3.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 8–8.45pm Restaurant

Paddy and Rosie Kelly are an experienced youth duo performing folk and classical music who have performed at the festival on a number occasions.

SAT 5–5.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Paddy & the Wonderband Paddy and the Wonderband are a newly formed quartet playing music from a range of genres.

The band has Paddy Kelly on violin, Chester Carmichael on guitar, Keelan Brown on bass and John McCoy on drums.

FRI 5.30–5.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

Paul Greene & The Other Colors Over the past few years Paul Greene has been given the thumbs up by John Butler, The Waifs and Ani DiFranco, hi–jacked by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst and served as the inspiration behind Ben Harper’s ‘Diamonds On The Inside’. He has sold nearly 30,000 albums locally; however, you won’t see his name on any charts, as Greene has taken a staunchly independent path which has led him on an journey through countless festivals, bar rooms and concert halls across Australia.

FRI 2–2.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10.30–11.15am Black Diamond Marquee

Penny & the Mystics

Pete Denahy Hailing from the town of Yackandandah in Victoria,Pete Denahy is responsible for the teenager song ‘Sort Of Dunno Nothin’’ which has gone crazy on youtube and has swept the airwaves of tv and radio striking a note with parents and their teenage kids alike.....but that song is only one of a bunch of hilarious stupidity!

FRI 9–9.50pm Restaurant SAT 2.30–3.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 11.15am–11.30am Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious SUN 12.30–1.15pm Restaurant

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Peter Ellis Peter Ellis is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading authorities on Australian folk dance traditions and music. He taught himself to play by ear at an early age and played numerous instruments including the Anglo concertina, the button accordion, the mouth organ and tin whistle.

Peter has produced numerous publications on traditional Australian music and dance including books and CDs, and contributed articles to various folklore publications.

WED 10–11am Folk School Button Accordion FRI 10–11am Grandstand Bar Session FRI 4.50–5.10pm Restaurant FRI 7–8pm Global Green Old Time Dance SAT 10.45–11.45am Grandstand Bar Early Squeeze SAT 5–6pm Global Green Tea Dance SUN 10–11am Grandstand Bar Early Squeeze

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Peter Mace Peter Mace is a performer and writer of Bush Poetry who over recent years has established himself at most of the major Folk and Country Music festivals throughout New South Wales and Queensland. He has presented his poetry at the John O’Brien Bush Festival, Narrandera, Jambaroo Folk Festival, Turning Wave Festival, Gundagai, Tamworth Country Music Festival and Gympie Muster.

FRI 4.10–4.30pm Grandstand Bar FRI 5.55–6.15pm Restaurant SAT 8–10am Show Pavilion Dave Meyers Memorial Poets Brekky SUN 3.30–4pm Grandstand Bar Poet’s Delight

Queen Juanita & the Zydeco Cowboys Queen Juanita and the Zydeco Cowboys is a Zydeco swing dance band featuring Queen Juanita on vocals and piano accordion and Dr Zot on guitar. This band looks like it’s stepped right out of the 1950s with rockabilly fashions, upright bass, hot rhythms and a dangerously danceable attitude.

Queen Juanita and her band celebrate the exquisite melting pot of sounds of Louisiana covering Zydeco, Cajun, Country, Western Swing, Swing Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly and Reggae.

FRI 10.15–11.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 11.30am–12.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 11am–11.45am Slacky Flat Bar

RAPT RAPT is Rosie McDonald, Ann Palumbo, Paul Laszlo and Tony Pyrzakowski who combine their diverse musical interests to create a vibrant ensemble that mine the gold seam that travels through and links folk to blues,country,gypsy and jazz . Instrumentation includes guitars, violin, banjo, mandolin, 2double basses and 4 – part 46

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harmonies. RAPT roam through fields of folk, bluegrass, blues and jazz.

FRI 10–10.45pm The Chapel SAT 2–2.45pm Restaurant SAT 6.15–7.15pm Global Green Tango Dance

Replay Talented multi instrumentalists and dedicated young musicians. Replay compose and arrange an eclectic mix with virtuosic fiddle playing and beautiful harmonies. Performing together for 7 years they have been described as veterans of folk music with an age range of just 12 to 17. They will be launching their first CD at the festival.

FRI 4.45–5.30pm Show Pavilion CD Launch SAT 7.30–8.15pm Nag’s Lounge

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band that errs on the quieter side of Folk, Rock, and Blues. Sending out their message through gigs up and down the South Coast, Rocking Horse focuses on delivering a warm and involved live performance, with an emphasis on song writing and story telling.

SAT 6–6.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Roger Montgomery & John Angliss

Replay are talented multi instrumentalists and dedicated young musicians. Replay compose and arrange an eclectic mix with virtuosic fiddle playing and beautiful harmonies. Performing together for 7 years they have been described as veterans of folk music with an age range of just 12 to 17. They will be launching their first CD at the festival.

THU 8.30–9pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 8–8.45pm The Chapel SAT 11.30am–12.15pm Slacky Flat Bar

John Angliss and Roger Montgomery have been entertaining each other and sundry audiences for over thirty years. They specialise in the Spoken Word and Australian Folk Songs. We have a beaut presentation on Jack Sorensen, WA’s Forgotten Bard.

WED 6–7pm Folk School Bushrangers of Australia THU 7–7.30pm Global Green FRI 3.30–3.50pm Grandstand Bar FRI 5.20–5.50pm Restaurant SAT 9.15–10am Music Train from Waterfall SAT 1.15–2pm Show Pavilion Drongo, Galahs and Dingos SUN 8–10am Show Pavilion Poets Breakfast SUN 11.30am–11.45am Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious

Riogh

Rough Red

Riogh is a local six piece ensemble specialising in Irish and Celtic music. Combining classic ballads and upbeat favourites with a fresh take and a contemporary sound, but keeping within the roots of a strong traditional feel.

FRI 7–7.50pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 4.30–5.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 5–6pm The Chapel

After their last of four successful tours of Europe, Ireland and England featuring appearances at the Montreux Festival Off and the Bardentreffen before 20,000 people in Nuremberg Square the members of Rough Red had a sabbatical and followed different musical paths for a while but now they’re back with their timeless brand of high energy, joyful, Celtic/Australian original songs, the stuff the Europeans can’t resist, bigger and bolder than ever.

FRI 8.45–9.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 8.30–9.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 10.30–11.15am Black Diamond Marquee

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Rocking Horse Birthed in the live music scene of Wollongong, Rocking Horse is a young three–piece acoustic

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Ruby for Lucy

Sabrina & the Red Vans

Sleepy Lou

Son Sabroso

Shanachie

Ruby for Lucy

Sacred Circus

One day, Ruby for Lucy met, and things were different.

Words became notes, became stories, became a music box – so they both moved in and took to dancing in frilly skirts, forgetting where they had lived before.

Friends who come to visit say, “Their songs are just like pictures”. With two guitars and shiny voices, Ruby for Lucy paint almost every day. The Gardener pops in now and again. The three of them go fishing, take cooking lessons, and occasionally holidays – to stages where they sing their songs, make new friends, and wait for you to arrive.

THU 4.40–5.10pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 12.30–1.15pm The Chapel SUN 9–9.45am Slacky Flat Bar

Dancing on the cusp of where sumptuous theatre meets opulent gypsy, Sacred Circus present their unique work in contemporary circus entertainment. Daring to dream, and delivering a unique portfolio of theatrical delights as costume, circus, music, theatre and dance merge to create quality, unforgettable, live visual entertainment.

Welcome to their world of nine foot tall stilt walking creations, fun roaming characters and timeless, but alive human statues.

WED 11am–Mid Folk School Poi Twirling SUN 1.15–1.30pm Black Diamond Piazza SUN 3.30–3.45pm Black Diamond Piazza

Russell Hannah

Shadow Folk

Russell has been the anchor man of the Illawarra Folk Club and Folk Festival since their inceptions.

Russell fancies himself with the art of versifying in addition to being a tripe aficionado, woolly yarn spinner, tormenter of accordion players and a fine fellow to have schnapps with. He has recently collaborated with Jim Haynes to produce a numbe of Australian poetry and storybooks.

FRI 11.45–12.30pm Show Pavilion Wild about Harry Robertson SAT 12–1.30pm Grandstand Bar Woolly Yarn Spinning Comp SAT 2.30–3.15pm Show Pavilion The Struggle goes on in Song SUN 10.15–Midday Show Pavilion Stop Laughing this is Serious

Sabrina & the Red Vans Sabrina and the Red Vans are cooking up a storm presenting a tasteful mix of soaring vocals with soul, rock and a pinch of roots. Recent shows have seen the band supporting headline acts such as Blue King Brown, Ross Wilson and Ash Grunwald.

FRI 4–4.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 12.30–1.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 1–1.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Shadow Folk are a group of young guitarists/ singers/songwriters from Wollongong. Together for roughly 6 years, Shadow Folk hope to impress with their experimental use of guitar percussion and tone colour in original songs such as “southerly change” as well as the roots of music with their classical training and musical knowledge which was brought out in last year’s “partial eclipse.”

FRI 6–6.20pm The Forum Youth Concert

Shanachie Shanachie are award winning, enthusiastic young performers obsessed with good music and fun performances! Playing a diverse repertoire of traditional tunes, folk songs and original songs all with an improvisational twist, Shanachie (gaelic for storyteller) will inspire you!

THU 9–10am Folk School Instrument Jam FRI 9–9.45pm The Chapel SAT 9.15–10am Music Train from Waterfall SAT 8.30–9.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 2–3pm Grandstand Bar Session

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Friddle. Maria hails from sunny California and Jonas from the mountains of North Carolina. Together they play the old–time dance tunes, ballads and blues like they never went out of style. Sleepy Lou even reaches across the border to find tunes in the Mexican tradition, recognising the increasing importance of that culture in American life.

WED 11am–Mid Folk School American/Mexican Fiddling WED 2–3pm Folk School American Old Time Banjo THU 2–3pm Folk School American Fiddle Banjo Guitar THU 7.45–8.15pm Global Green FRI 12.30–1pm The Shed Kids Show FRI 5–5.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 7.45–8.30pm Show Pavilion

Son Sabroso Playing a live mix of Cuban Son, Rumba, Cha Cha, Bolero with a lot of fun thrown in. Son Sabroso originally met at Tres Mambo Latin music school under the direction of Peter Katu and have continued to play parties, weddings and regular Latin dance school nights in Sydney.

FRI 9.30–10.45pm Global Green SAT 9.15–10.45pm Global Green Salsa Dance

Sonia Bennett Sonia is one of our most celebrated folk singer/ songwriters with a career spanning 30 years. She has a powerful voice and broad musical tastes.

SUN 8.30–10am Music Train from Central

South of the Big Smoke South of the Big Smoke is the trio of John Nichols, Phil Preston and Wolfgang Kloger from the Northern Illawarra. Their music has rhythm, melody and meaning and they avoid taking themselves too seriously. The genre of their music covers folk, blues, pop and rock with the synthesised effects occasionally taking it into the “folktronic” zone.

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Southern Crane Chinese Lion Dancers

Stewart Holt

Southern Crane Chinese Lion Dancers Southern Crane Martial Arts practice the Chinese traditional southern style Lion Dance. The lion is traditionally regarded as a guardian creature.

The lion exhibits a wide variety of colour and has a distinctive head with large eyes a mirror on the forehead and a single horn at centre of the head.

SUN 5pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 6pm Black Diamond Piazza Finale Warmup

Spirits of Serpentine This is a bellydance troupe displaying styles in Traditional, Tribal and Fusion. Jasmine, their leader, has danced with a number of other local troupes. Last year she started up her own bellydance school, offering tuition in traditional, tribal and fusion forms.

SAT 10.30–10.50am Global Green SAT 11.30am–12.15pm Global Green Workshop

Springtide Jackie Luke (hammered dulcimer), and Greg Wilson (Celtic harp) make up one of Australia’s most distinctive duos. Expect Scottish tunes to rub shoulders with Maori legend, strangely titled Cornish reels to dance alongside Greek ballads, and beautiful, original songs about moving mountains! Springtide has recently released a CD entitled Singing My Family Tree, which traces Jackie’s New Zealand heritage in music and song.

FRI 10–10.45am Slacky Flat Bar SAT 1–1.45pm Nag’s Lounge

Stewart Holt Stewart Holt is a gifted songwriter who began performing in the pub and club scene in the early eighties. After a sojourn into pop–rock and establishing a career in law, he has returned to his acoustic roots. His well–crafted songs combine 48

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versatile guitar work and clever lyrics, using storytelling, humour and social commentary, to engage both heart and mind.

FRI 11am–11.45am Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10–10.45am Nag’s Lounge

Stretched Stiltwalkers “STRETCHED” are 2 young stilt walkers who will add colour and amazement as they wander through the crowd in their vibrant monach butterfly costumes.

Sunas Súnas is a fiery four–piece Celtic band featuring multi–instrumentalists and exquisite four–part vocal harmonies. They play a unique and unforgettable blend of original, contemporary and traditional tunes and songs. In addition to performing at many popular venues around Queensland regularly and touring, Súnas has headlined the Cygnet, Tamar Valley, and Fleadh Ceol Folk Festivals interstate and were chosen to perform their own music at last year’s Woodford Festival opening ceremony.

THU 8.15–8.30pm Restaurant FRI 6–6.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 1.30–2.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 6.30–7.30pm Grandstand Bar Cornish Tunes & Beyond SUN 2–2.45pm The Chapel

TallaTango TallaTango has spent many years studying argentine tango in Australia and overseas. Erika’s clear instructions will have you dancing this most passionate dance in no time. A new young tango band will emulate the sounds of traditional tangos along with a flavour all of their own.

FRI 8.15–9.15pm Global Green SAT 6.15–7.15pm Global Green Tango Dance live music by RAPT SUN 5–6pm Global Green

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Ted Egan Ted has lived most of his life in the Northern Territory. He is a member of the Order of Australia (AO) for services to the Aboriginal people, and for an ongoing contribution to the literary heritage of Australia through song and verse’. He has been writing and recording songs since 1969, and has produced 28 albums – strong, consistent sellers.

He appears regularly at both folk and country music festivals, being one of the very few people who successfully bridge the gap.

THU 4–5pm Folk School How Play a Cooperphone THU 8.55–9.10pm Restaurant FRI 6.30–7.30pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 10–10.30pm Restaurant SAT 12.15–1pm Show Pavilion SAT 5.45–6.30pm The Chapel

The Barons of Tang It was the winter of 2007 and what had started as a “joke” between a handful of down and out Melbourne musos, quickly spiralled out of control into the musical juggernaut known as, The Barons of Tang! Initially rehearsing in a well–known Melbourne squat, The Barons cut their teeth with performances for local underground theatre and circus troupes. Lashing Tango, Rockabilly, Metal and Gypsy feels together with hard hitting guitar riffs, double kick blast beats and massive horn arrangements, The Barons of Tang serve up their self described ‘Gypsy Death–core’. The catchy tunes and punk ethos all tie together to mean one thing, dancing is inevitable!

FRI 3.30–4pm The Shed Make Juggling Balls FRI 9.40–10.40pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 5.45–6.55pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 2.45–3.30pm Black Diamond Marquee

The Con Artists

The Go Set

The Good Ship

The Con Artists & festival parade tune band

The Lucky Wonders

The Go Set

SUN 6.15pm Global Green Festival Finale & Parade

The Go Set are a unique Australian band, combining the traditional sounds of bagpipes, mandolin, and accordian, with contemporary rock music and social and politically charged lyrics.

The band has been likened to The Pogues, the Clash, and Stiff Little Fingers, and includes former members of iconic Australian band Weddings Parties Anything. A recent review of The Go Set described it as ‘trying to imagine The Pogues, The Clash, and Peter Garrett having a late night jam in a local pub with an endless supply of booze!’.The Go Set are the quintessential high energy live act – the kids call it ‘punk rock’, and their parents call it ‘folk music we can dance to’.

FRI 11am–12am Slacky Flat Bar SAT 7.10–8.20pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 12.30–1.15pm Black Diamond Marquee

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The Good Ship

The Creatures Rose are “harmony queens”.

Rose and Rosabella are two supremely talented 15–year–old girls with a gift for song writing.

They combine to form a wacky fusion of youthful optimism with insightful darkness. They are an unusual duo in many ways, using a variety of combinations of voice, violin, ukulele and guitar.

Rose’s quiet intensity is contrasted by Rosabella’s humorous exuberance.

FRI 6.30–6.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

Drawing inspiration from fellow denizens of the deep like Nick Cave, The Decemberists and The Pogues, their pelagic folk rock charts some dark and dangerous waters, and a more mangy, cross–bred collection of influences, from gypsy to bush–band via cabaret, country and rock you’ll not hear. In the world of the Good Ship it’s the good stuff that sinks to the bottom. Their rousing live shows have seen them quickly snag a strong fan base nationally and score some sought–after supports in their hometown of Brisbane including Skipping Girl Vinegar and Mick Thomas.

FRI 9–10pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 11am–12am Slacky Flat Bar SUN 7.30–8.15pm Slacky Flat Bar

A collective of Conservatorium of Wollongong youth and community musicians, The Con Artists are playing a selection of Gyspy and World music with orchestral arrangements! David Rooney heads up the group and sources the weird and wonderful music. David will be leading the parade tune band with a selection of world music tunes.

THU 4–4.30pm Slacky Flat Bar In Concert Festival Parade Tune Practices WED 5–6pm Folk School THU 5–6pm Nag’s Lounge FRI 6–6.45pm Grandstand Bar SAT 1.30–2.15pm Grandstand Bar SUN 5–5.30pm The Shed

The Flat White Cats While The Flat White Cats also play as an alternative surf rock group, they began as an acoustic/blues duo. Their current acoustic sound is formed by this influence plus massive genre diversity. Acoustic, resonator & electric jazz guitar; Electric & double bass; percussion, harmonica and more.

FRI 8.30–8.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

The Handsome Young Strangers With over 6 years experience roaming the wide open roads of Australia, the Handsome Young Strangers have developed an energetic blend of 26th Illawarra Folk Festival 13–16 January 2011

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The Leisure Coasters

Traditional Australian Folk and Indie Rock that has been entertaining punters across the nation.

Whether at major Folk Festivals or the local pub, the HYS deliver a power packed, rollicking set guarenteed to get you dancing and laughing the night away. Mandolas and Lagerphones blazing, they deliver Bush music with the intensity of a runaway Victa Lawnmower.

FRI 5–5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 3.30–4.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 3.15–4pm Slacky Flat Bar

The Leisure Coasters The Leisure Coasters are 6 piece Reggae band from the Illawarra. They play an exciting mix of, reggae, ska and African tunes. Great for dancing.

They have a CD called ‘Local is Lekker’.

SAT 7.15–8.15pm Slacky Flat Bar

The Lucky Wonders It’s the intimacy of the songwriting that first strikes you about The Lucky Wonders. Described as ‘stunning’ and ‘uplifting’ by critics, their songs invite you into a personal world with an honesty exposed by few artists. They woo audiences everywhere with their quality folk/roots/pop, warm, quirky appeal and irreverent banter.

SAT 9.30–10.15am Black Diamond Marquee SAT 1.15–1.45pm The Shed Kids Show SUN 10.30–11.15am Restaurant

The Mutual Acquaintances The Mutuals are a new 5–piece group based in the Southern Highlands. They present an exciting and emotive celtic music experience. The vocalists Michael Spencer and Ian Barker worked together preiously in the group ‘Talieson’ and piper Brett Guyer is well–reknowned for his expertise on the Uillean pipes. Luke O’Neill on guitar has played many festivals with Kavisha Mazzella or harmonica 49

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wiz Brendan Power. The Mutuals special guest is 11 year–old Roisin Spencer who delights audiences with her exuberant fiddle playing WED 5–6pm Folk School Celtic Guitar Luke O’Neill SAT 1–1.45pm Restaurant SUN 1.30–2.15pm Show Pavilion

The Pigs Combining bluegrass, pop, rock and comedy, The Pigs play cracking original tunes and totally unexpected versions of songs from Beyonce to Daft Punk. Two months in Europe, has seen the band develop artistically and emotionally, with a swag of new songs and a new approach. The boys arrived home on Aussie soil, just in time to see their video, “Single Ladies” on popular television show, Spicks and Specks.

FRI 6–6.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10.45–11.40pm Show Pavilion SUN 1.30–2.15pm Black Diamond Marquee

The Puddin’ Eaters A colourful mixture of story–telling, play acting, join–in music and dancing for kids of all ages.

Meet ridiculously tall but extremely silly Rob the Storyteller, not–so–tall Stuart with his squeeze box and lovely Sally the Dance Caller, she’s the one in the fabulous dress.

SUN 9.30–10am The Shed SUN 12.10–12.40pm The Shed

The Somethings Members of the Balmain Ukulele Club, including Denis Aubrey will entertain on the ukulele carriage of the Sunday Music Train.

SUN 8.30–10am Music Train from Central

The Southside Pickers A group of bluegrass musicians all loosely based around the fourth Friday jam session at Gymea Tradies. Mighty fine.

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The Tale Spinners

The Tealeaves

Sue Alvarez and Christing Greenough are The Talespinners and have been telling tales to children and adults from 1977.They use props dress ups and rhythmic movement to demonstrate the various story genres and actively encourqage participation.

The Talespinners have told throughout Australia, Asia, UK and USA. SUN 8.30–10am Music Train from Central SUN 2.50–3.20pm The Shed Kids Show

Despair’, she takes a tantalizing journey through songs of sorrow, littered with tangos of torment, fateful fado and tales of unrelenting woe. Tia Juana has performed at a variety of festivals including Woodford, Illawarra Folk Festival and Sydney Fringe 2010.

FRI 1.15–1.45pm The Shed Kids Show FRI 4–4.45pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 10.15–10.45am The Shed Kids Show SUN 11.30am–12.15pm Restaurant

The Tea Ladies

Tim Lukey

“Bring back the Teabreak” with The Tea Ladies.

They tell tales from theatre, mime, tap, play music and dance! They don’t need sugar as they are sweet enough.

FRI 11.45–12.15pm The Shed Kids Show SAT 12–12.45pm Nag’s Lounge Cabaret SAT 3.30–4pm The Shed Kids Show SUN 12.15–12.30pm Black Diamond Piazza Street Theatre SUN 4.10–4.55pm The Shed Kids Show

The Tealeaves The Tealeaves sound is inspired by the era of the great singer–songwriters, including Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and Don McLean.

Their music overflows with melody, harmony and lyrical honesty, and has been described as “heart wrenching to say the least”. “...Masters of their humble craft.” Andy Hazel, INPRESS Magazine, 2008 “...The Tealeaves shared with us the most gorgeously executed stuff.” Carly Rae, Faster Louder FRI 10.45–11.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 6–7pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 11.30am–12.15pm Black Diamond Marquee

Tia Wilson Tia Juana is a comic singer/song–writer with a passion for quirky ballads and bizarre love–songs.

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Tim Lukey is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Oak Flats. He has been writing Folk/rock and blues type music for about 6 years. He has been playing classical guitar for 9 years and is currently a member of the Wollongong conservatorium guitar orchestra and has been a guitarist in the orchestra for Southern Stars.

SAT 7.30–7.50pm The Forum Youth Concert

Tracey Bunn Part swing chanteuse, larrikin cowgirl and passionate witness, Aussie singer songwriter Tracey Bunn is hard to pigeonhole. Tracey has spent over 20 years honing her craft, touring relentlessly across Australia, Ireland, Europe and the UK, both solo and with her original band the Toe Sucking Cowgirls. Her exuberant live shows have garnered praise around the world and her songwriting has drawn a swag of awards. Her honest heartfelt songs convict her of the heinous crime of being a fine writer, observer and teller of tales. She is a woman who demands we listen and then delivers.” MAVERICK MAGAZINE UK THU 2–3pm Folk School Beginner Songwriting THU 8.35–8.50pm Restaurant FRI 1–1.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 4–4.45pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 4.30–5.15pm Restaurant

Wongawilli

Victor Girdlestone

Ukenasia

Tribal Jewels

Tribal Jewels Dance Company Artistic Director and perfomer, Jacqueline Peperkamp is an award winning member of the NSW Bellydance community. Tribal Jewels professional members are a dynamic troupe, performing both locally and interstate. Richly flavored by gypsy dance influences from Rajasthan, Egypt, Morrocco, Spain and Turkey. Performances are described as a visual delight of colour, dynamic family entertainment!

SUN 10–11am Global Green SUN 3.5–3.35pm Global Green Belly Dance Workshop SUN 6.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Festival Finale & Parade

Ukenasia A zany group of South Coast women create their own brand of ‘rock–it fuel’ with their Uke band – ‘Ukenasia’. Entertainment is their game. Old favourites and quirky originals, performed in an effervescent mix that will definately ‘put you out of your misery’.

FRI 7–7.45pm Grandstand Bar Uke in Concert

United Elders Social Koori Group The group commenced in 2007 with the assistance of Wollongong and Shellharbour Councils. The group has over 20 members and meets fortnightly at Warrilla Senior Citizen Hall. The Elders enjoy their time with yarns, games and guest speakers along with the occasional outing. As a part of their program they have introduced a healthy lifestyle program that includes exercise (dance) through the volunteer efforts of Darcelle Wu. This has become an enjoyable part of the group’s activities enabling the Elders to perform at a variety of local events across the Illawarra SUN 4.15–4.45pm Global Green

Vic Chapman

Voices of Africa

Vic Chapman

Wild Water

Vic is a local Aboriginal elder and will be officially opening the festival on behalf of the original land owners. Vic was also the first Aboriginal School Principal in NSW and his son, John, was a great supporter of the Illawarra Folk Club.

THU 6.45–7pm Slacky Flat Bar Welcome to Country

Wild Water enjoy songs about the sea, whether upbeat original or with a traditional lilt. Snare and conga add to vocal harmonies and lively guitar, as we explore Pete’s sailing experiences or Stephen’s Irish seafarer ancestry. Pete and Stephen formed the original Mendala, which grew to a 5–piece and played extensively in the Illawarra. Pete plays regularly from Wollongong to Cronulla, and both have been regular performers for tribute concerts at the Wollongong Diggers Folk nights.

SAT 11am–11.45am Nag’s Lounge

Victor Girdlestone Victor was the winner of 2010 Illawarra Folk Festival ABC Illawarra song writing contest and had the pleasure of performing at last year’s Festival. He returns to perform more of his songs.

FRI 11am–11.30am Restaurant

Vivienne Sawyer Vivienne is from a family of yarn spinners politicians and other lovable and sometimes unlovable larrikins. She began writing poetry at an early age and has been performing for about 22 years. She has won a total of 15 awards in Poetry and Yarn spinning competitions.

FRI 5.10–5.30pm Grandstand Bar SAT 5–5.25pm Grandstand Bar Poetesses

Voices of Africa This group hails from Burundi, on the border of the Congo and Tanzania. They bring traditional african songs fused with western instruments and sounds. Voices of Africa with their tribal beats, will transport you straight to the heart of Africa.

FRI 1–1.45pm The Chapel SUN 10–10.45am Nag’s Lounge

Well Strung Well Strung, talented students from Moss Vale High School, formed in 2009. Performing both originals and covers, they have recorded on 2 school CDs and have a demo CD of their own.

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Wongawilli Wongawilli have been fine ambassadors for distinctive folk music and dance rooted in a rich Australian tradition since 1987. In recent they have played in China, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, UK and New Zealand. They bring vibrant new life to the old songs and tunes.

WED 8–10pm Global Green Opening Bush Dance FRI 10.45–11.30pm Restaurant SAT 2.45–3.30pm Slacky Flat Bar

Wongawilli Colonial Dancers Since 1987 the dancers, along with the band, have presented spirited and entertaining performances of the social dances of the European settlers.

SUN 9.30–10am Global Green SUN 11.15am–11.45am Global Green Taking His Chance

Woolli La La’s Emerging from local musicians looking to make good, the Woolli La La’s provide a mix of music from folk traditions.

FRI 4–4.45pm The Chapel SAT 11am–Mid The Forum Ukulele Workshop SUN 12.50–1.20pm The Shed Kids Ukulele 51

join the Illawarra Folk Club at the 2011 Snowy Mountains of Music The Package Zorba’s Kefi

Zondrae King Zondrae was raised in Port Kembla and presents original poetry written from the heart. Her topics cover anything from the Mt Kemble mining disaster to a mothers feelings on ‘empty nest’ syndrome.

She has travelled widely but this only strengthened her love for her homeland. She was the winner of the 2009 ‘Snowy Cup’ for reciting at Snowy Mountains of Music Festival.

WED 6–7pm Folk School Beginner Bush Poetry WED 7–8pm Folk School Write Your Own Bush Poetry FRI 3.50–4.10pm Grandstand Bar SAT 5.25–5.50pm Grandstand Bar Poetesses

Zorba’s Kefi Zorba’s Kefi is an exuberant and vibrant 7 piece band which has been celebrating their love of Greek folk music for over 20 years. Be seduced by the sweet sounds of the bouzouki and the Aegean, and learn to do dance the Zorba or the Zeimbekiko.

Zorba’s Kefi will show you how to party the Greek way – with absolute passion and abandon – OPA! SAT 7.45–8.45pm The Chapel SUN 3.45–4.30pm Black Diamond Marquee

 3 nights FRI/SAT/SUN - rooms with bathroom - hot breakfast  Festival Season Pass (Free transport to venues, entry to all venues, concerts for 4 days)  Air Conditioned Coach Travel departing Wollongong 9am Friday 10 June, returning Monday evening 13 June

accomodation options

Options are available for accommodation. Both locations are festival venues. Limited numbers at Sundeck Hotel.  SUNDECK HOTEL Australia’s highest hotel, lodge style, fully licensed, fine food, Carbon Neutral plan.  SMIGGINS HOTEL Renowned for friendly & efficient service, fine food & a warm & comfortable atmosphere.

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 PACKAGE A - Sundeck Hotel / Festival Pass / Travel $400 per adult on 4 share basis  PACKAGE B - Sundeck Hotel / Festival Pass / Travel $450 per adult on 2 share basis  PACKAGE C - Smiggins Hotel / Festival Pass / Travel $400 per adult on 4 share basis  PACKAGE D - Smiggins Hotel / Festival Pass / Travel $450 per adult on 2 share basis  PACKAGE E - Child (U15) sharing with minimum of 2 paying adults - $270

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 ONLINE www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au/store or call 1300 887 034  ENQUIRIES with Dave 0409 57 1788 or info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au  50% deposit required by 30 March 2011, full payment by 14 May 2011.

Zumpa Italian folk funked up. Zumpa play a lively selection of music from the various regions of Italy and in particular Campania, whose capital is Naples.

The De Santi family is well represented along with members of Wongawilli, Vento del Sud and Obrobini with a few extra paesani. It’s Naples meets Groove with a selection of tunes includes tarantellas, quadriglias, mazurkas, waltzes and old songs.

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A BIG THANK YOU The 26th Illawarra Folk Festival Organising Committee wishes to thank these special people and organisations for their generous support, time, goods and services. As ever, their enthusiasm for this wonderful creative cultural community event is essential to make it all happen.

• 2011 Festival Organising Committee • Reg Mombassa for allowing the use of his wonderful artwork for the logo and T-Shirt • The local, business, tourist and Council communities

Call for Help The Illawarra Festival runs on the huge efforts of volunteers. Can you offer any useful services to the Festival? Or perhaps just a couple of hours of your time during the Festival to help us keep things running smoothly? We would love to hear from you!

Why not drop by the Volunteer Centre in the Slacky Flat Bar and offer to help, or contact us regarding the next Festival.

CONTACT volunteers@illawarrafolkfestival.com.au REGISTER for 2012 Festival www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au from October 2011

2011 Illawarra Folk Festival Organising Committee (Bulli Ministry of Folk) Thanks to the amazing efforts of the following dedicated volunteers who formed part of the Festival Organising Committee to make the festival happen.

Steering Committee Russell Hannah, Graeme Morrison, Theresa Gregory, David De Santi, Bob Williams, Rod Cork, Terry Cole, Neil Rowsell Folk Club President/Festival Chairman Russell Hannah Artistic Director David De Santi Booking Committee David De Santi, Russell Hannah, Graeme Morrison Festival Hotline Robyn Jackson Treasurer Terry Cole Secretary Graeme Morrison Marketing and Media Manager Peter O’Neill (Thanks to Theresa Gregory for her early work) Operations and Project Manager Neil Rowsell Artistic Setup Coordinator Lana Patrin Artist Accommodation Suzi Wakefield Artist Registration Anne Proudlove Blackboard Coordinators Dave Oliphant, Arch Bishop Camping Coordinator Judy Bourke Chai and Wine Lounge Lana Patrin Choirs Coordinator Mairi Petersen Communications & Emergency Manager Denis McKay Construction Manager Simon Leamon Drumming Space Coordinator Damion Sterling Electrical Services Manager Graeme Murray, Reg Murray, Greg Stewart

Festival Bar Management Janet Barnes, Graeme Morrison Festival Imagery, Graphic Design Reg Mombassa, David De Santi, Pedro Altuna Festival Shop Sal Harris and Leta Webb Festival Survey Bulli Rotary Club First Aid Greg Adams Instrument Lock-Up Sue Bromham Internet Site / Newsletters David De Santi, Andrew Jackson MC & Spoken Word Coordinator Russell Hannah Music Train Brian Dunnett, Cj Shaw, Lilli Pang Office Managers Bruce and Robyn Jackson Photography Graeme Morrison Raffle Bulli Rotary Club Recycling Managers Robynne Murphy, Brian Godden, Security Management Graeme Morrison Shift Manager Ross Dearden, Keith Mewes, John Spira, Keith Gregory Site Services & Stores Tony Foley Sponsorship Coordinator Victoria Bromage Souvenir Programme David De Santi, Russell Hannah Stalls Coordinator Bob Williams Summer Folk School Ann Lehmann, Vimala Colless Traffic / Signage Manager Rod Cork Transport Manager Terry Cole Treasurer, Folk Club Terry Cole Treasurer, Site Sarah-Jane Harrison Video Ray Gurney Volunteer Registrar Helen Wilson Volunteer Top-Up Management Mikaela Ackerman Volunteer Lounge & Catering Jill Fleming, Chris Wilson

Proud partner of the Illawarra Folk Festival celebrating cultural diversity in our community

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Illawarra Folk Club & Illawarra Folk Festival The Illawarra Folk Club was formed in 1979 and has conducted fortnightly concerts on and off in the Wollongong/Illawarra region ever since.

Since 1985 the Club has presented the Illawarra Folk Festival 20 times in the village of Jamberoo and 7 times in Bulli. The festival has grown from a humble beginning to being recognised as one of Australia’s premiere folk festivals and the biggest in NSW. The Illawarra Folk Club is a community based incorporated association dedicated to the preservation, performance and presentation of folklore in all its various forms. The members include many local folk musicians, dancers, poets and storytellers.

The Club holds regular concerts and events at venues around the Illawarra area.

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The Festival is a sub-committee of the Folk Club with around 40 members. It meets once month during the year and more often as the festival approaches.

If you are interested in helping with the Folk Club or Festival then contact us by calling 1300 887 034 or email info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au 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.

It has produced a monthly newsletter for the past 25 years. You can join the Club and receive discounts to the regular concerts.

Folk Club membership forms are available from the website.

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Upcoming Folk Events Friday 4 February, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - White Top Mountaineers (US), Greg Quill & Jon Brooks (Canada) City Diggers Wollongong

Saturday 21 May, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert Fred Smith City Diggers Wollongong

Saturday 20 February, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - Stiff Gins City Diggers Wollongong

Friday 3 June, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert Eleanor McEvoy, Replay City Diggers Wollongong

25-27 February Cobargo Folk Festival Friday 4 March, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - Lime and Steel City Diggers Wollongong Sunday 6 March, afternoon Folk Club Concert - Martyn Wyndham Read (UK), No Such Thing. Wongawilli Hall 11-14 march port fairy folk Festival Saturday 19 March, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert Ann Vriend (Canada) Gilly Darby (UK) City Diggers Wollongong Friday 1 April, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert The Cottars (Canada) City Diggers Wollongong

10-13 June Illawarra Folk Club Tour to 3rd Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Saturday 18 June, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - April Maze City Diggers Wollongong Saturday 16 July, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - Maria Forde City Diggers Wollongong 14-18 September Turning Wave Festival, Gundagai Sunday 15 October One Day Folk Festival Folk in the Foothills Jamberoo Valley Lodge 21-23 October Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival

Saturday 16 April, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert - Keith Donnelly (UK) and Flossie Malavielle (France), Nick Charles (Victoria) City Diggers Wollongong 21-25 April National Folk Festival, Canberra

12-15 January 2012 27th Illawarra Folk Festival

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Friday 6 May, 7.30pm Folk Club Concert The Borderers, The Do Riders City Diggers Wollongong

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The Venues A folk festival is made up of a number of various sized venues and food and drink facilities. The Illawarra Folk Festival has 12 venues including a Festival Bar and a central Global Green with food and markets stalls. All of the venues are within the confines of the Bulli Showground. The Bulli Showground usually hosts Greyhound and Trotting Races and has a number of facilities.

Show Pavilion Concerts, Workshops

Black Diamond Marquee Concerts

This is a building behind the Grandstand and can seat up to 150 persons. It will be used from Friday morning to Sunday evening. It is the venue for the Poets Breakfast events – BYO breakfast and a poem. This year there will be a number of special film and music performances.

This is the main festival concert space set in the middle of the Showground Racing Track. It will feature all the major concerts from Friday to Sunday evening and the Festival Finale.

The Chapel Concerts, Workshops The Chapel is situated in the Grevillea Park in a natural environment. The park is to the west of the showground and at the base of the escarpment. It features a beautiful grassed and ambient area for acoustic style concerts.

Nag’s Lounge & Chai & WINE BAR (Horse Stables) Concerts, Workshops THE piazza Open air stage between the Black Diamond Marquee and The Forum.

Enjoy a coffee and food while watching street theatre, circus and the passing crowd.

Slacky Flat Bar (Betting Ring) Concerts A building under the Grandstand can seat up to 400 persons and will form part of the Festival Bar area. It hosts many ‘folk pub’ style performers. It is used on Thursday evening for the 97.3 ABC Illawarra Opening Concert and then from Friday evening to Sunday evening.

The Bar stocks a number of Coopers Beers, Handpicked Wines, Aussie Cider and soft drinks.

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The southern part of the huge Horse Stables will be fitted out with lounges, decorations to create a special chill out area for more intimate concerts. The festival is also providing a chai stall to add to the relaxed ambience.

Grandstand Restaurant Concerts, Workshop

The Shed Kids Festival Children are entertained in this area from Friday to Sunday during daylight hours.

Grandstand Bar Session area

Global Green Stage Outdoor entertainment The Global Green Stage is a Pavilion Tent over a large, specially constructed wooden floor. It will feature dance demonstrations, dances workshops and other outdoor entertainment. The stage will be surrounded by food and market stalls to create a ‘piazza’ environment.

Supported by Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra.

THE FORUM This a new venue featuring Blackboard, Youth and Variety Concerts. See the MC to get a 20 minute Blackboard spot.

This is upstairs in the Grandstand building Thursday to Sunday evening. There will be concerts, workshops and Folk Club type concerts. It is also the venue for the world famous Tripe Dinner and Lunch Italian Style!

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This is in the Grandstand building and is adjacent to the Slacky Flat Bar. It hosts sessions from early to late and a number of spoken word events such as the Woolly Yarnspinning and Limericks Competition.

Honey Eaters Grove Daytime Drumming High on the Hill in the Grevillea Park is the secretive Honey Eaters Grove. Here, sorrounded by New Holand Honey Eaters and the magical Eastern Spine Bills you can commune with the Australian Bush.

Of course there will be sensitive new age drumming sessions and workshops hosted by Elemental Groove and others.

Please conclude drumming as per the program times. There are residents and campers nearby!

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24/8 V A.J. Leonard’s Tropical LoungeV Acoustic WomenV Adjusted John’s Junk Band AssociationV Alan BlackshawV Alan Musgrove & Watsaname Band Ami WilliamsonV Andrew VeiversV April MazeV Aviva Sheb’a V Az-I Am Badja River QuartetV Barry Lake V BeatMeisters V Bettina Schelker Big Erle V Bird Vs Cage V Black Joak Morris V Bob CampbellV Brian Bell V Brillig Buck & DeanneV Cameron MatherV Canberra Contra ClubV Carol Heuchan Chord-eauxV Chosani AfriqueV Cinnamon Twist Belly DanceV Circus WOW Cj Shaw V Claire CrightonV Cliona MolinsV Dani Karis V Darren Whitaker Dave De HugardV Dave Perram V Denis McKay V Denise ThomasV Ecopella Elemental GrooveV Emma Hannah & Silver River BandV Eric Bogle V Faye Blais Felicity Yan & Friends V Fiddlesticks V Flamenco Fusion Dance & Drum Funkier Than AliceV George Mann V Get FolkedV Gobsmacked!V Graham Wilson Grimick Hollow On The LakeV HumbugV Innes & Present CompanyV Jack Flash Jane AubourgV Janet AndrewsV Joe MungovanV John Broomhall Band John DengateV John RalphV Jonathan Bob Lynn V Joshua V Junior Kalalaya Dance GroupV Kate Delaney & Denis TraceyV Kenny BartleyV Ken Gates Kentucky MoonV King & Queen of GreenV Lilli Pilli V Martin Pearson Mean Feet Brass Band V Mel & Ness V MerrywetherV Mineral Turpentine Mitch SmithV Neil Murray V Nick RheinbergerV No Such ThingV Olivia Heinlein Once Upon a SongV Orange BlossomV Orkestra Del Sol V Paddy & Rosie Kelly Paddy & the WonderbandV Paul Greene & The Other ColorsV Pave Leclair Penny & the MysticsV Pete DenahyV Peter Baxter V Peter Ellis V Peter Mace V RAPT V Replay V Richard Perso V Riogh Queen Juanita & the Zydeco Cowboys Rocking HorseV Roger Montgomery & John AnglissV Rough RedV Ruby for Lucy Russell Hannah V Sabrina & the Red Vans V Sacred Circus V Shadow Folk Shanachie V Sleepy Lou V Son Sabroso V Sonia BennettV South of the Big Smoke V Spirits of Serpentine Belly Dance Southern Crane Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dance SpringtideV Stewart HoltV Sunas V Tail Spinners V TallaTangoV Ted Egan The Barons of TangV The Con ArtistsV The Creatures Rose V The Flat White Cats The Go SetV The Handsome Young StrangersV The Leisure Coasters V The Lucky Wonders The Mutual AcquaintancesV The Pigs V The Puddin’ Eaters The SomethingsV The Tea Ladies V The Tealeaves V Tia Wilson V Tim Lukey Tracey BunnV Tribal Jewels Dance CompanyV Ukenasia V Victor Girdlestone Vivienne SawyerV Voices of Africa V Well StrungV Wild Water V Wongawilli Wongawilli Colonial DancersV Woolli La La’s V Zondrae KingV Zorba’s Kefi V Zumpa

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