2013 Illawarra Folk Festval Souvenir Program

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Big Erle

Welcome to number 28 We are coming off the back of a bit of a financial drubbing in 2012 but we are nothing, if not game. One hundred and ten millimetres of rain on the Saturday night and Sunday morning, flooded campsites, bogged vehicles, damaged equipment and venues, but the bonhomie never faltered. It’s what folk festivals are about and despite writing this intro for 28 years, I still ‘love ‘em’, particularly this one.

I suppose what it does prove is ‘come hell or high water the show will go on’.

Our hard working committee, you’ll see their names in the programme, started work in mid January 2012. Whereas there is an occasional rest for the wicked, there is no rest for volunteer folk festival organisers and they have been hard at it ever since. The result is the festival that you are going to experience between 16th and 20th January.

It is with a great deal of sadness that I report the passing of two of our great supporters over the years.

We lost both Viv Sawyer and Cheryl O’Brien earlier in 2012. Viv was with us from the start and won the Woolly Yarn Spinning so often that we had to make her the judge. Cheryl was the Festival secretary in the 1990s before moving to Coolamon. She always took a keen interest in our doings even though ill health prevented her from attending in recent years.

Despite last year, our festival continues to grow however the essential nature of the Festival has not changed. The quality of the acts remains high in every department and we remain ‘The biggest Little Festival in the world.’ We maintain our intimacy and involvement with our blackboards, sessions, poetry and spoken word. Our venues

The Underscore Orkestra

are relatively small so you are always up front and close and what you see is what you get.

Every year folk say it looks our best programme yet - and who am I to argue with that.

The programme - well it speaks for itself once again, but a couple of things are worthy of mention. This year the themed instrument is the accordion- the instrument of choice of course of our esteemed artistic director Dave De Santi. For 17 years he’s been directing the festival and after all that time he’s finally managed to sneak his instrument in. Well done Dave!

Aria winner Jeff Lang, the iconic Christine Anu, The Song and Dance Man, Mike McClellan and Boogie Queen, Jan Preston head a great lineup of Australian performers. The fact that the Illawarra Folk Festival is on the international map is indicated that performers from Africa, Germany, Canada, Scotland, USA and the UK will all be there to make this one of Australia’s premier festivals.

A person you will never see in the performers section of the programme is Tony Foley. Tony has been one of the backbones of the festival for 20 years. He has done the work that gets no recognition yet is essential to making our festival happen. This year Tony was made a life member of the club and he will be presented with his life membership badge at the festival finale.

And the Music Train just keeps getting bigger and more diverse. Over 400 people in 8 carriages spread over three trains and two days and each representing a different genre of music travelled down last year. The brainchild of Brian Dunnett who

has once again worked assiduously all year to make it happen. It will ferry people to the festival in a very ‘green’ way (very small carbon footprint). It also helps with alleviating some of our parking problems.

We would like to thank all our sponsors whose names and logos appear on all our promotion material and programmes. Without them we would be struggling to present the quality artistic event that is the Illawarra Folk Festival.

Wollongong Council has also been a great and active supporter so it’s thanks to them.

Finally we would like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers and organisers who give of their time unstintingly to ensure that this Festival not only remains “The Biggest Little Festival in The World” but also one of the best.

Of course no introduction would be complete without thanking, Festival Artistic Director, Dave De Santi whose unbelievable energy, commitment and genius keeps the festival just “rolling along’.

We also thank Tania, his wife, whose tolerance and forbearance keeps him just a tiny bit under control.

As I said this is our 28th. Over the years the site may have changed the date may have changed but the quality remains high. This is attested to by the fact that every year our numbers increase.

Enjoy the Festival, enjoy the music and enjoy this collection of rare talent.

Happy folking and see you in January 2014.

Russell Hannah (Sir Bigruss) OAM President, Illawarra Folk Club, January 2013

Messages Hitch-Hikers Guide Help Guide food guide Festival Features music train 28th Illawarra Folk Festival 17–20 January 2013

Contents

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Artists A to Z Summer School Programme Grid Thank you Upcoming Concerts Venues

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Messages From the Lord Mayor

From the Minister for Arts

Call for Community Partnerships

Wollongong City Council has been a proud supporter of the Illawarra Folk Festival for a number of years. During that time, we’ve been pleased to see this event go from strength to strength, attracting a diverse range of residents and visitors to the region.

It continues to be a privilege to be involved in a truly unique and multi award winning celebration of Australia’s and the world folk culture and heritage in the Illawarra. Over the years the Festival has 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. When you enter the gates of the Bulli Showground you enter a new world. One full of inspiration, vision, creativity, harmony and community spirit. A utopia that we could wish could last all year!

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

Each year Council supports a range of citywide and local suburb-based events that enhance our city’s cultural life and bring people together.

Now in its 28th year, the 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival promises to be another exciting and inspiring one, with more than 600 performers involved in 350 events over the four days of the event. This is even more impressive considering it’s coordinately entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers.

I warmly congratulate the organisers for delivering another great program, and encourage everyone to enjoy the wonderful performances it offers.

Clr Gordon Bradbery OAM Lord Mayor, City of Wollongong

The Festival continues to encourage, nurture and feature our young folk republicans. It is important for them to carry on the tradition and for them to see our more experienced tradition bearers. The introduction of the Youth Tradition Awards this festival and the continuance of the Folk Summer School continue the aims.

The Festival also continues to support local folk performers (over 200 of them) and provides an opportunity for them to be showcased.

It was pleasing to also be recognised in October by winning the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards for Events & Tourism.

A further indication of the value of the festival to the region and its value as a major tourism event.

A new pleasing initiative for this festival is the Living Legends Awards for the recognition of long standing volunteers. These are folk who have continuously supported the festival for 10 years or more! Hopefully as the festival continues this crop of Legends will grow. See later for their names.

Thanks again to the amazing effort of the Republic Cabinet (Festival Steering Committee) – Mark Doran, Russell Hannah, Rod Cork, Judy Cork, Bruce Jackson, Robyn Jackson, Graeme Morrison, Peter O’Neill and Neil Rowsell. The fruits of their many hours of labour are on show!

And of course thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, over 60 sponsors and supporter organisation sand 600 plus performers from all over the world and Australia for being part of the celebration.

The festival since 2001, beginning with the major Guinness sponsorship, has provided over $85,000 to a number of charities including Cancer Council NSW, 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 7 years in Bulli, through its Charity Bush Dances, Festival Opening Concerts and donations from the Festival, we have provided over $15,000 in cash to the recipient charities. This year’s community partners include Shepherd Centre for the Deaf, Bulli PCYC, Bulli Primary School, Bulli High School, Disability Trust, Bulli Show Society, SCARF, GreenConnect, Bulli & Northern Illawarra Rotary Club, Northern Bulli Uniting Church and The Heart Foundation.

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

Once again I thank the amazing tolerance and ongoing support of my wife Tania (Minister for Home Affairs) and son Sam (Apprentice Minister) who continue to share our musical journey.

There is a great sense of achievement in presenting the festival despite the hundreds of hours of work and the personal sacrifice of family time. I do need to also thank my day job employer, BlueScope Steel, for being tolerant with my passion for many years.

We trust all our efforts are appreciated and we value your ongoing support and constructive comment. So load up your guitars, blow your trumpets, bang your drum, shout your voice and squeeze your accordion – viva la Folk Republic of Illawarra.

Wollongong Harbour

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David De Santi Artistic Director (honorary), Folk Republic of Illawarra

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Pukara

Illawarra Pipe Band

Miss Cheifs

Gobsmacked

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 pass on-line to save you money and time.

• Buy your camping pass online as well as these are only issued with Season Passes.

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

• 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 pass/wristband 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 12 venues to choose from. You can either decide who you want to see and when or just take pot luck! Having a highlighter pen is a good idea. Mark the events you want to catch. However you may get waylaid by buskers, poets, parades, dancing, impromptu sessions....

• 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 all this fails, head for the bar, the Global Green, Tantric Turtle Café or the Piazza.

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.

• 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!

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2013 Festival Help Guide Festival Office

It is situated at the main southern entry to the Showground complex.

This is where you purchase passes or exchange your pre-purchased pass voucher for a wristband. Please wear it at all times! Adjacent to the Festival Office is the registration area for artists, sponsors and media. You may park your car temporarily near the Office while you get your wristband but then you must park your vehicle in the designated parking areas inside the showground.

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Festival Office Opening Times Wednesday 9am – 8pm Thursday 11am – 10.30pm Friday 7.30am – 11pm Saturday 7.30am – 11pm Sunday 7.30am – 4pm

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NO PARKING

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Sports Club PARK

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

permitted to be brought into the licensed area of the IFF. Breach of any such terms and conditions will terminate your revocable licence to attend the event without refund or compensation.

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

The applicable law is that of New South Wales.

Festival Shop

Injury at events The IFC is the promoter of this recreational event, the Illawarra Folk Festival (IFF). It utilises existing grounds, buildings, stalls, kennels, roadways and pathways, owned or leased from various organisations.

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

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

License, Ejection and Cancellation: No Redemption Value The IFC reserves the right, without refund of any amount paid, to refuse admission to, or eject, any person whose conduct the IFC, their agents, employees or contractors deems to be disorderly, who uses vulgar or abusive language or who otherwise fails to comply with any IFC directions concerning the management of the IFF. The IFF is a licensed venue. In accordance with liquor licensing law, intoxicated persons are not allowed to remain on licensed premises and will be asked to leave. No alcohol is

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The following information is applicable to all persons attending the Illawarra Folk Festival.

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

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

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

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Passes are purchased from the Festival Office and are exchanged for a coloured wristband. The wristband is then displayed at the entry points to Festival Venues

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.

Eftpos

An EFTPOS facility for cash-out is available adjacent to the Slacky Flat Bar (Betting Ring) area, under the grandstand.

Messages

You may leave messages at the Festival Office, 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.

Smoke Free Festival

The Illawarra Folk Festival is a Smoke Free Festival. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Festival site, including camping areas’, except in designated smoking areas. These are clearly sign posted.

Accommodation

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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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 on right.

Dance Zones

Dance zones have been created at the sides of the Black Diamond Marquee, Slacky Flat Bar and Show Pavilion. Look for the signs and markings and feel to free to dance without blocking the view of seated patrons. Please do not relocate positioned chairs from venues.

Festival Bar

The Festival organises its own bar and the proceeds help keep Festival Pass 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. Various selection of Coopers beers, wines, Pink Lady Cider and soft drinks available. Ice is available for campers and stallholders.

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. One vehicle is able to be parked beside tents on Slacky Flats area. Additional vehicles will need to be parked in the car parking areas.

• 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.

• Generators - The use of generators is only permitted by motorhomes or caravans camping in the Wanders Camp area between 8am and 8pm to recharge ‘house batteries’.

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.

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Smoke Free Festival

The Illawarra Folk Festival is a Smoke Free Festival. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Festival site, including camping areas, except in designated smoking areas. These are clearly sign posted and see the map in this program.

Lost and Found

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

Children

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 centre of the showground, is the kids entertainment venue and not a child minding facility so carers and parents are asked to stay with their children.

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.

Transport

Taxi (02) 4229 9311 • Train times & Fares 131 500 • Bus Services Dion Coachlines (02) 4228 9855 • QANTAS 131 313 • VIRGIN 136 789 • JETSTAR 131 538

Ice Available at the Festival Bar

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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.

First Aid First aid is available from the volunteers at the Northern end of the Dog Kennels near the Global Green venue. (See map inside back cover).

Safety Concerns and Emergencies Please notify a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Office if any safety issues arise as soon as possible.

Please report medical and other emergencies to a Festival Volunteer or the Festival Office 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.

Phone Numbers • Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 • Radio Doctors 4228 5522 • Bulli Hospital 4284 4344 • Wollongong Hospital 4222 5000 • SES 132 500 • NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 (see map inside back cover for meeting location at Showground entry)

l no waste to landfil The Illawarra Folk Festival is committed to minimising waste and its impact on the environment including the recycling of food, plastics, glass and cardboard.

The aim is no waste to landfill. 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 identified by the colour of the bin lid.

We are always looking for Green Folk recycling volunteers.

Please register as a volunteer from the Festival website.

Thanks to our supporters GreenConnect, Remondis.

Soilco and Wollongong City Council.

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Festival Food Guide GREVILLEA PARK

THE CHAPEL

Food and Drink Stalls in the

Food and Drink Stalls on the Food and Drink Stalls in other locations MINER’S

Berrylicious

Amante Caffe

Piazza

Frozen Yoghurt,Smoothies, Cold drinks Fruit infused ice cream

Global Green Govinda’s (Hare Krishna)

Balinese Food,Snacks ans sweets, Cold drinks and Chai

Chai, Tea

Vegetarian Food

Marrakech Express

Portuguese Kitchen

Mexican Feast

Sophie’s Scoops

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Gormet Sausage Wraps

Dwipa Kitchen

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Gluten and dairy free corn fritters

Roaming Cafe NAG’S Grevillea Park gates.

SHOW PAVILLION

Mexican Food including Mexican breakfast

Fiddler’s Ice Cream, Coffee, Spanish Pastries, Cafe Homemade lemonade

FESTIVAL Spicy Jam World Food

OFFICE Lasagne and Pasta, Vegetarian curries, Chai Cakes

Coffee,Banana Bread, Chocolates

Blinis, Homemade lemonade

Russian Blinis

TRACKSIDE BLACKBOARD

GRANDSTAND Turkish Gozlemes Organic Gozleme

RESTAURANT & BAR SESSIONS

Tropical Sno, sno cones

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One of life’s finest treats, Tropical Sno Gourmet Sno cones are a melt in your mouth product.

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Wanderers Camp

GLOBAL GREEN DANCE VENUE

SLACKY FLAT BAR

Italian Piadina

Mondo Piadina

LOUNGE

Portuguese food and tapas

Moroccan Food and Tapas Bar

Mini Dutch pancakes

Fruit and fruit salad.

Near the Festival bar

Hot drinks,Cold drinks,Fresh orange juice,Hot dogs,Pies,Banana bread

Critters Corn Fritter

Mini Pancake Factory

CAMP Rotary

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Smoking areas

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GLOBAL GREEN DANCE VENUE

TRACKSIDE BLACKBOARD GRANDSTAND RESTAURANT & BAR SESSIONS

The Illawarra Folk Club in conjunction with the Heart Foundation, is proud to be proclaim the festival as a 'Smoke Free Festival'.

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PIAZZA

This has been done for the enjoyment and health of everybody involved with the festival. The entire festival site including the camping area is smoke free. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the festival site, except in designated smoking areas scattered around the festival area that are clearly sign posted.

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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

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Whats New at the Festival?

Here’s a summary of program and venue changes since the last festival for our returning patrons and for the new ones – enjoy!

• The Festival is now a Smoke Free Music Festival, presented in conjunction with The Heart Foundation.

• The Shed venue has been combined with the Youth Folk events and has been positioned in the centre of the showground Piazza area.

• A Busk Stop for potential buskers - has been established outside the Showground Pavilion near the Festival Bus Stop.

• The Blackboard venue has moved to be adjacent to the Grandstand Bar and will be hosted by Tantric Turtle Café • The Slack Flat bar stage and venue has been completely overhauled with change of stage location and inclusion of curtains to assist with the sound management.

• The Honey Eaters Grove has been removed for 2013 – there are drumming opportunities at other venues.

• The Miner’s Camp venue returns with some catering.

• Youth Traditions Awards have been included to encouragement young folk to play traditional folk music.

• Dance zones have been created at the sides of the Black Diamond Marquee, Slacky Flat Bar and Show Pavilion. Look for the signs and markings and feel to free to dance without blocking the view of seated patrons. Please do not relocate positioned chairs from venues.

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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.

Accordion – Theme Instrument

Opening Dance

2013 is the year of the accordion at the Illawarra Folk Festival and sees maestros visiting our fair festival to share their knowledge and love of this unique instrument.

The accordion (from Greek a + cordion - α + χορδιον - meaning without chord) is a boxshaped musical instrument of the bellowsdriven free-reed aerophone family, sometimes colloquially referred to as a squeezebox. A person who plays the accordion is called an accordionist. The instrument is played by compressing or expanding the bellows whilst pressing buttons or keys, causing valves, called pallets, to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel, called reeds, that vibrate to produce sound inside the body.

This instrument is sometimes considered a one-man-band, as it needs no accompanying instrument. The performer normally plays the melody on buttons or keys on the right-hand manual, and the accompaniment, consisting of bass and pre-set chord buttons, on the lefthand manual.

The accordion is a free reed instrument and is in the same family as other instruments such as the sheng and khaen. The sheng and khaen are both much older than the accordion and this type of reed did inspire the kind of free reeds in use in the accordion as we know it today. The accordion’s basic form is believed to have been invented in Berlin in 1822 by Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann, Wikipaedia.

Bands and musicians with accordions at the festival include Christiaan Dolislager, The Con Artists, Don’t Mention the Wall, Mzaza, No Such Thing, Peter Ellis, The Schlockmeisters, Somesing Laik Zat, Terry Serio and the Ministry of Truth, Tia Wilson, Thrillbilly Stomp, Vardos, Underscore Orkestra, Wongawilli and Zumpa.

Feature events.

FRI 1—1.45pm Accordion Meet host David De Santi Grandstand Bar FRI 2-3pm Accordion Workshop Christiaan Dolislager Grandstand Bar SAT 1.45-2.45pm Accordion Workshop Christiaan Dolislager Grandstand Bar SAT 6-7pm Accordions Go Crazy Concert Slacky Flat Bar SUN 7.15pm Accordion Feature in Finale Black Diamond

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.

WED 8pm Global Green

Welcome To Country

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 six previous festivals at Bulli.

THU 5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

The Great Gut –Busting Tripe Dinner & Concert

Lunch Mediterranean Style

Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with the musical and tastes spirit of the Mediterranean. There’ll be paella, moussaka, sangria, salads, panne (bread) and Italian cake. Enjoy the music of the Mediterranean with Mzaza and Zumpa and friends. A great tradition continues. Adults $15, Youth $7. Passes available from the Festival Office from 10am on the day or book online.

THU Midday–2pm Restaurant

Opening Charity Concert

A fast moving concert with 8 acts displaying just a flavour of what’s to come over the three days ahead.. All door and raffle takings go to our two charities – The Shepherd Centre for the Deaf and the Bulli PCYC. Entry is $10 or a donation with a Festival Pass.

THU 3.30pm–10.30pm Slacky Flat Bar

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. Positions at this great epicurian, gourmet event are strictly limited so please book on-line early to avoid disappointment.

THU 6.30pm, concert from 8pm Restaurant

The Shed For Kids

The festival has always prided itself on its cultural children’s entertainment. There will be 30 sessions of music, dancing, storytelling, puppets, instrument making and fun.

FRI 9am–4.15pm 10 Sessions SAT 9am–4.15pm 10 Sessions SUN 9am–4.15pm 10 Sessions

Drumming Sessions

Take your rhythm sticks, Festival Fans or just your percussive body and join in the primeval beat players.

FRI 4.45–5.45pm Global Green SAT 8-8.45pm Global Green SUN 2.30-3.15pm The Chapel

From The City To The Bush – Australian Music

This concert is dedicated to Alan Scott who 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.

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mzaza

The festival provides a Green Music Train transport alternative over the festival weekend. There are 2 services on Saturday and 1 on Sunday morning with 8 themed music carriages. Trains depart from Bondi Junction Station and platform 25 at Central Station.

Musicians will entertain you on the trip to Bulli Station, from which is just a ten minute 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.

To plan your trip go to 131500.com.au or call 131 500.

SATURDAY 19 JANUARY

SATURDAY 19 JANUARY

SUNDAY 20 JANUARY

Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am.

Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 9.57am

Commences Bondi Junction at 9.13 am.

Departs 9.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 10.49am

Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am.

Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 9.57am

CELTIC CARRIAGE

BLUEGRASS CARRIAGE

with Modhan (Scotland) and Tim Scanlan.

with The Butcher Boys and Mustered Courage.

RHYTHMS CARRIAGE

FOLK & roots CARRIAGE

with The Beatmeisters and the Okapi Guitar Band.

with Ruby Boots (WA), Rik Palieri (USA) and Rick Nestler (USA).

ACCORDION & GYPSY CARRIAGE

with Mzaza (Qld) and The Schlockmeisters.

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Proudly supported by CityRail

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KIDS CARRIAGE

with King & Queen of Green, storytellers Cynthia Hartman and Lilli Pilli and youth performers.

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SINGING CARRIAGE with Christina Mimmocchi, Dani Karis and Park Folk.

UKULELE CARRIAGE with Swingaleles, Jindabyne Ukulue Kollective (JUKes).

Festival Features Continued Youth Traditions Awards

King & Queen of Green and Stretched

The 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival will feature the inaugural Youth Traditions Awards to encourage and celebrate young artists who perform traditional folk songs and tunes.

Young artists will aged between 9 and 25 will be have the chance to perform in the Youth Traditions Award concerts at the festival.

The Youth Traditions Awards are designed to: • encourage young artists to explore and perform traditional folk music from Australia and abroad • broaden young artists repertoire of folk songs and tunes and keep folk traditions fresh and alive give young artists promotional opportunities through winning an award

FRI 4.30-10pm Grandstand Bar

Piazza & Roving Entertainment

The Piazza in the centre area is between the Black Diamond Marquee Marquee and The Shed and is surrounded by Stalls. There will be a number of formal and informal music and street theatre acts there and roving around the festival.

FRI Anton Wood Circus WOW, Stretched Stiltwalkers, Sacred Circus SAT Anton Wood, Black Joak Morris, Circus WOW, Stretched Stiltwalkers, Sacred Circus, Koo Wee Kapers SUN Chinese Lion Dancers, Illawarra Pipe Band, Black Joak Morris, Antpn Wood, Circus WOW, Stretched Stiltwalkers, Sacred Circus, King & Queen of Green

Youth At The Folkie

Some of our finest local young musicians, songwriters and singers will showcase their talents. Come along and hear the next musical generation. They have been included on the Black Diamond Marquee stage as well in Youth Concerts at The Shed

FRI 5.30–10pm The Shed Youth Concert SAT 6.30–10pm The Shed

There are five categories, each limited to five minutes.

1. Best Performance of a traditional Australian folk song 2. Best Performance of a traditional folk song from another tradition 3. Best Performance of a traditional folk tune (or tunes) 4. Best Performance of an original song following a folk tradition * to be eligible for this category you also need to enter category 1,2 or 3 5. Best Performance of an original tune (or tunes) following a folk style * to be eligible for this category you also need to enter category 1,2 or 3 Youth Traditions See the MC for a spot.

FRI 4.30-5.30pm The Shed SAT 4.30-5.15pm The Shed

The Australian silent comedy, The Kid Stakes, is a live action silent comedy based on the Fatty Finn cartoon characters. This highly entertaining 1927 film is a happy irreverent piece of suburban Australiana with a series of lunatic subplots woven around the schoolboy, Fatty Finn, his friends and enemies, and Hector the Goat. Jan Preston’s original score for piano and percussion (kazoo, tin drum, snare and plastic bags) reinforces the story, characters and comedy of the film.

SAT 1.30pm Show Pavilion

Songs of Old Comrades

The working class, the union movement, the political parties of the left and the Folk Movement have been the source of many great songs, particularly those that have a chorus.

George Mann, Rick Palieri and a host of Old Comrades will be on hand to make sure these songs stay alive. Be prepared to join in.

SAT 2.45-4pm Show Pavilion

All for Me Grog

“I have no pain, dear mother, But Oh, I am so dry.

Connect me to a brewery And leave me there to die”

No need to be connected to the Brewery, the bar is right beside you. Join some of the festivals tipplers, singers and poets in celebrating the rich history of fine ales, wines and other spirituous libations. Hosted by Bigruss - and be prepared to sing.

FRI 4.45-5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Parody – It’s All Good Fun

Miles Rooney, Con Artists

Kid Stakes Silent Film & Music

One of the most used (and most abused) genre’s is Parody. The troops loved it during wartime because they knew the tunes and changed the words to suit their circumstances (mostly quite rude). Bigruss will be gathering some of the festivals finest songwriters (they don’t know it yet) who dabble in the art form for a concert that will tickle more than your fancy.

We Made the Steel

The steel industry produced most of Australia’s iconic trademarks from the Hill’s Hoist to the rusting galvanised sheet on the bush dunny.

Steel spread the railways out to back of Bourke, steel ploughed the soil, steel brought in the harvest and stored it, sheared the sheep and built the shed in which they were shorn.

Wherever the old Southern Cross wind pump creaks, there’s the work of BHP and Lysaghts.

Here the stories in song with The Roaring Forties.

SAT 6-7pm Grandstand Bar

SAT 10-11.15am Show Pavilion

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Festival Features Continued

Participate PARTICIPATE Summer Folk School

With 56 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.

WED 9am–6pm North Bulli Uniting Church THU 9am–5pm North Bulli Uniting Church

Breakfast With Poets You Might As Well Laugh, Mate

Woody Guthrie Tribute

What with economies collapsing, ice caps melting and the weather going feral you might as well have a good laugh. Festival funny men Glover and Sorrensen have collected some of the best funny songwriters at the festival including Gregory North, Dingo’s Breakfast, Mal Webb, The Ballpoint Penguins, Peter Mace and others to help you forget the world’s problems. Indeed – you might as well laugh mate! Warning. there could be coarse language and themes!

There wouldn’t be a folksinger worth his/ her salt who doesn’t somewhere in their repertoire have a Woody Guthrie song. Woody was born 100 years in 1912 and tribute concerts were held throughout the year to celebrate his works, the Illawarra Folk Club had one and we are collecting as many singers at the festival to do their favourite Woody song.

Don’t miss this one.

SUN 2.30-4pm Show Pavilion

SUN 10-11.15am 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 Graeme Johnson, Gregory North, Brian Bell, Zondrae King, Sandy Holmes, Arch Bishop and Russell Hannah if he’s awake will of course lead it. Breakfast is available from the Fiddlers Café in the Pavilion.

FRI 8.30am, SAT 8am SUN 8am Show Pavilion

Blackboard Concerts

There are 2 venues for blackboard. The Shed and a new venue adjacent to the Grandstand Bar and at the trackside finishing post. It’s where unbooked artists get a chance to perform featuring Blackboard, and other concerts. See the MC’s to get a spot.

FRI 10am-10pm, SAT 10am–10pm, SUN 10am–6.30pm Trackside Blackboard and Cafe FRI 6.15pm-6.45pm, SAT 8.30pm–9pm, 10pm-11pm The Shed

Busk Station at the Fiddlers Café Union Choirs Concert

The Union choirs will again feature at the festival as they have done for the past 19 years. With choirs from Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, Sydney and our own local Illawarra Union Singers it promises to be one of the biggest line–ups ever.

SUN 12.30–1.30pm Show Pavilion

The Dubliner’s 50 Year Tribute Concert

A tribute to the folk songs The Dubliners made famous and have been heard the world over in pubs and clubs for 50 years. Members of Wongawilli who turned 25 this year, Riogh and other festival friends will form a super folk band to play the classics.

SUN 9pm Slacky Flat Bar

Volunteer Living Legends The Illawarra Folk Festival has survived since its inception on the enormous effort of volunteers. This new award is recognition for volunteers who are still working for the festival and have 10 years or more of service. This collection of Living Legends will obviously grow! The inaugural recipients who volunteered from 2002 or prior are.

Bev Murray, David De Santi, Graeme Morrison, Graeme Murray, Janet Barnes, Mairi Petersen, Mark Doran, Pat Murray, Peter Butler, Reg Murray, Russell Hannah, Samuel De De Santi, Tania De Santi, Tony Foley, Yvonne Butler SUN 7.30pm BLACK DIAMOND MARQUEE (part of Finale) 12

A chance for buskers and wannabe artists to strut their stuff.

The Great Woolly Yarns Competition 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 22nd year. Politicians are barred.

SAT 12–1.30pm Grandstand Bar

The Great Limerick Comp

SUN 11am–Midday 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 and Fun

Instruction and walkthroughs will be provided.

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Finale Song Choruses FRIDAY 6.45pm Dance Like a Latvian Somesing Laik Zat 8pm Irish Ceili Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers & Senor Cabrales 9.45pm Afro Dance Paul Mbenna & Okapi Guitar Band SATURDAY 8.30am Yoga Erika Steller 9.15am Gatesway to Harmonica/Ukulele 10.15am Kengugro Hungarian - Australian Folklore Ensemble 11am Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance 11.45am Black Joak Morris 12.30pm Spirit of Serpentine- Bellydance Workshop 1.15pm Ana Otero Flamenco 2pm Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers 2.45pm Spirit of Serpentine - Bellydance Infusions 3.30pm Ana Otero Flamenco 4.15pm Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance 5pm Contra Dance Canberra Contra Club 6.30pm Bush Dance No Such Thing 8pm African Dance Beatmeisters 9pm Tango Time Tallatango SUNDAY 8.30am Yoga Erika Steller 9.30am Tango Workshop Tallatango 10.30am Tribal Jewels Dance Co. 11.15am Kengugro Hungarian - Australian Folklore Ensemble Midday Wiyanga Nanga Mai 12.45pm Old Time Dance Peter Ellis 1.45pm Tribal Jewels Dance Co. 2.30pm Kalalaya Dance Group 3.15pm Black Joak Morris 4pm Ruido Flamenco 4.45pm Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers 5.30pm Kalalaya Dance Group 6.45pm Festival Parade Practice

Festival Choir

Join the Festival choir and perform with Christine Anu and Mike McClellan at the Festival Finale on Sunday evening! The Festival choir will be led by Lotte Latukefu who lectures in singing in the Faculty of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong. Lotte will be sharing her tips for healthy singing and good ensemble work so turn up to early rehearsals and improve your singing.

THU 2-3pm Folk School Uniting Church THU 5.30-6.30pm Nag’s Lounge FRI 3-4.30pm Global Green SAT 3.45-4.45pm Grandstand Bar SUN 1-2.15pm Grandstand Bar SUN 4.30-6pm The Shed Sunday 7.15pm Black Diamond – Festival Finale Festival Finale Song Choruses

Festival Parade Band

Instrumentalists of all types are invited to be part of the Festival parade band. Grab a tune book when you arrive or at the Festival Shop and get along to the practice sessions to be part of the Finale and the parade. The parade is again led by The Con Artists musical director David Rooney and ably assisted by David De Santi.

WED 5pm Folk School Uniting Church Practice SUN 6-6.30pm The Shed Practice SUN 6.45pm Parade Global Green to Black Diamond SUN 7.15pm Black Diamond Festival Finale

Song and Dance Man Mike McClellan

I’m just a song and dance man, going from town to town Playing one night shows and country rodeos I’m just a song and dance man, living on a smile I’ll share your laughter anywhere I go.

The Southern Cross is Calling Me Joe Paolacci

So goodbye sunny Naples, my loving family too.

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

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

Time is a Tempest

Finale The parade will lead into the Finale with MCs Glover & Sorrensen on hand. The Festival Choir returns led by Lotte Latukefu and the Festival Orchestra led by David Rooney. Items include My Island Home and The Song and Danceman with the choir and orchestra; accordion instrumentals; ukuleles and lots more. ThereThe parade band will then lead the audience to the Slacky Flat Bar for Festival Raffle draw and final party gigs!

SUN 7.15pm Black Diamond

John Broomhall

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

Fiesta

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

Festival Choir

Lotte Latukefu

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Ballpoint Penguins

The Amazing 3

Alan Blackshaw

Bajaly Suso

APRA|AMCOS

Ana Otero Flamenco

FRI 12pm-12.45pm Grandstand Bar

SAT 1.15pm-1.45pm Global Green SAT 3.30pm-4pm Global Green

Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) writer services representative, David Parry will be running a session on how to maximise your royalty income as a songwriter and get the most out of your membership.

Acoustic Elements

Anton Wood

WED 3pm-3.50pm Folk School Guitar Techniques WED 8.30pm-9pm Nag’s Lounge THU 4.30pm-5pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 1.30pm-2.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 10.30am-11.15am Restaurant

Arch Bishop

Alan Blackshaw

“Unpretentious, uncomplicated, and honest.”

Mike Raine. Alan Blackshaw is a singer/ songwriter who has been writing and performing for over 20 years. He is a performer strongly grounded in the folk tradition of the singer songwriter. His songs reflect a keen eye for observation, covering a broad subject range.

SAT 1.30pm-2.15pm Nag’s Lounge The Amazing 3 are an award winning Sydney-based trio whose sound draws deep on the roots of country, rockabilly, folk and blues music. Using fine voices, close harmonies and nifty guitar they collaborate on original material as well as arranging the classics in quirky, engaging ways.

FRI 11am-11.45am The Miner’s Camp SUN 4.45pm-5.30pm Show Pavilion

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Ana Otero is one of Australia`s foremost recognised dancer/teacher/choreographers.

Having performed internationally as well as nationally, her experience is second to none: with much of her study done in Spain.

The dance troupe is dedicated to learning and performing Traditional Flamenco.

Acoustic Elements Scott Jolley and Brendan Wright are a fun mash-up of percussive grooves, Latin rock and jam songs, with covers thrown in from the 1960’s to today. They’re excited to show Illawarra what they do for their very first IFF!

The Amazing 3

Barry Skipsey

A roving street performer who can juggle - multi ball and club juggling.

SAT 2.30pm-3pm Piazza Juggling Workshop *Roving around the Festival.

Warren ‘Arch’ Bishop is a past winner of the Australian National Folk Festival Reciter of the Year. An all-round good guy, he is a versatile MC, a spinner of yarns, and a terrific reciter of verse. Arch can make you laugh or cry, often in the same poem.

FRI 8.30am-10.30am Show Pavilion Poets Breakfast FRI 1.40pm-2pm Global Green Poets on the Green

Bajaly Suso

A brilliant kora instrument player and singer, coming from the Gambia in West Africa Bajaly Suso’s musicianship is exceptional. His kora playing is fast and furious, while retaining grace and beauty in the music. He is a singer of the Griot caste, hereditary storytellers, musicians, artists and historians of the West African Mandinka Empire. Bajaly has inherited the tradition of the kora from his father, who in turn learnt from his father, and so on from the first known kora player, Moussa Suso, his ancestor. And so the story goes.

THU 6pm-6.30pm Grandstand Bar FRI 6.15pm-7.15pm Show Pavilion SAT 1.30pm-2.15pm Restaurant SUN 12.30pm-1.15pm The Chapel

Arch Bishop

Barbara Giamalvo

Ana Otero

Ballpoint Penguins

The Ballpoint Penguins deliver delightful 3-part acappella harmony and impeccable dress sense. This stylish musical package conceals subversive wit and wordcraft on domestic dysfunctions ranging from Tupperware obsession to interpretive whalesong and the aphrodisiac power of the common vacuum cleaner. Anticipate the unexpected, plus original and classic musical mischief from Python to Lehrer and Flanders to Swann.

THU 6.45pm-7.15pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 2pm-2.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 5.30pm-6.15pm Restaurant SUN 11.30am-12.15pm The Chapel

Barbara Giamalvo

Barbara has been teaching new autoharp players for the last 10 years at festivals all over the state of Arizona. This is Barbara’s 3rd year attending the Illawarra Festival, to share the joy of playing the autoharp down under. Eclectic musical interests range from folk, country, oldtime, Carter family and singer-songwriter.

Her good friend Reanna Flemons will be joining her with her autoharp.

THU 12pm-1pm Folk School Beginner Autoharp SAT 10am-10.45am Grandstand Bar Autoharp Jam

Barry Skipsey

Singer-songwriter Barry Skipsey has a passion for life at the “End of the Bitumen”. A resident of Alice Springs for three decades, his songs portray the colour and character of the bush. As a young man, his early songs captured the Outback spirit of a shearer’s roustabout and a deckhand on a prawn trawler. As a father, his songs of Life, Love and Family will make you think, laugh and cry.

FRI 4pm-4.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 3pm-3.45pm Restaurant

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Battlers’ Ballad

Black Joak Morris

Ben Scott

The Beatmeisters

The Butcher Boys

Battlers’ Ballad

Big Erle

Battlers’ Ballad Chloe and Jason Roweth and Bill Browne perform under-sung Australian traditional and contemporary music in striking arrangements; the sound is open, fresh, vibrant and inventive.

True to the name, “Battlers’ Ballad” is a story of the battlers, bush workers, bushrangers, convicts - those who’ve struggled, and sometimes fought for, what they believe is their place in the world.

Big Erle has been playing around the traps for a while now... playing their own version of percussive blues... sure to get your feet a tappin’ and your thighs a slappin’

FRI 11pm-12am Slacky Flat Bar SAT 1.15pm-2pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 1pm-1.45pm Restaurant

Black Joak Morris

THU 8.40pm -8.55pm Restaurant FRI 5.50pm-6.30pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 11.30am -12.15pm The Chapel SUN 10.30am -11.15am The Miner’s Camp

The Beatmeisters

The rhythmic knock on your front door can only be... the Beatmeisters! Drawing heavily on the traditions of African drumming interspersed with Latin and Arabic influences and utilising melodic percussive instruments from all corners of the globe the Beatmeisters never fail to get the punters jumping and the good vibes pumping.

THU 7.45pm-8.30pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 4.45pm-5.45pm Global Green Drumming SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Rhythms SAT 8pm-8.45pm Global Green Dance SUN 2.30pm-3.15pm The Chapel Drumming Session

Ben Scott and the Flash Coves

After working on a number of projects such as the Australian Folk/Bluegrass outfit Lime and Steel, a stint among the hirsute ranks of the Spooky Men’s Chorale and two years behind a pint of Guinness in Dublin, Ben Scott returns to the folk circuit with a batch of new songs penned over the last few years.

SAT 5.30pm-6.15pm Miner’s Camp SUN 10.30am-11.15am Nag’s Lounge

Big Erle

Breathe new life into an English tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. This style of cheerful handkerchief-waving and stick-clashing was imported into Australia with the convicts, but lay low due to cringe, like much of our convict past.

Now revived with youthful splendour and technicolour flowers, Black Joak hope you enjoy their dancing as much as they do.

SAT 11.45am-12.15pm Global Green SAT 3.30pm-4pm Piazza SUN 1.30pm-2pm Piazza SUN 3.15pm-3.45pm Global Green

Brian Bell

Brian hails from the Blue Mountains of NSW and is a regular at Bush Poetry Festivals around the country. His poetry is provocative, sensitive, challenging and imminently enjoyable. Brian brings a sense of “what’s going to happen next” with him wherever he goes and his verse is well known for the unexpected “sting in the tail”.

Brian has won some of the Country’s most prestigious literary awards, The Gulgong Henry Lawson Award for Adult Poetry, the John O’Brien Original Humorous Award and the Will Ogilvy Written Competition, in which he picked up all 3 places!

SAT 2.45pm-3.30pm Grandstand Bar One Minute Wonders SUN 11am-11.45am Grandstand Bar Limerick Comp

Bush Music Club

The BMC group “Urban Scrub” carries on the performance traditions of the BMC founders The Bushwhackers 1952-58.They want to keep our traditions alive by sharing the songs, tunes, dances, stories and poems from and inspired by Australia’s past and present. Urban Scrub members play concertinas, violins, piano accordions, banjos, guitars, harmonicas, button accordions, chord harps, whistles, flutes and a range of other instruments. Band members also sing Australian Bush songs and call bush dances.

FRI 5.10pm-5.45pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 7.15pm-8pm Grandstand Bar SUN 4pm-4.50pm Grandstand Bar

The Butcher Boys

The Butcher Boys were formed in the year of our Lord 2010 with the purpose of singing the words and melodies of a time since past but relevant to the present and future. These melodies are delivered in the old time way using only string band instruments, voices and no electricity. Songs of redemption, trains, lost love, driftin’, broken hearts and life’s daily trials make up the songbook of the Butcher Boys whose major influences are Old Time and Bluegrass tunes from the turn of the century to the present day. The Butcher Boys are Mark Ballesi, Grant Oyston and Padraic Skehan

SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Bluegrass Carriage SAT 8.15pm-9pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk SUN 11.30am-12.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Canberra Contra Club

Contra dancing is a form of American traditional social dancing. The Canberra Contra Club runs friendly, low-key, dance evenings to live music fortnightly in Canberra. Contra dance is fun to do, easy to learn and the club encourages new musicians, new callers and especially new dancers. Beginners are very welcome and

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Cheshire Catz

Chriss Assaad

Chistine Anu

we make an effort to include everyone in the dancing. No partner is necessary.

SAT 5pm-6.15pm Global Green SAT 8.15pm-9.15pm Grandstand Bar Session SUN 10am-10.50am Grandstand Bar

Cheshire Catz

A five piece band from the Illawarra, Cheshire Catz perform a great blend of originals and cover songs you can’t help but get up and dance to! The band has varied influences including Russian folk music. The band is. Gary Johnson on keyboards, Pavel Ovchinikov on drums and percussion, Jennifer Edwards on vocals, Vitaley Ovchinikov on guitar and mandolin, Colin Atkinson on bass and acoustic guitar.

FRI 5.30pm-6.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Chord-eaux

Chord-eaux is an Illawarra band which was originally formed in 2009 by people who played regularly at the Wongawilli bush dance on Wednesday evenings.

The primary purpose of the band was, and still is, to provide entertainment for residents of aged care facilities. Geri, Helen, Pat, Ruth, Bob and Neil love singalong songs and like to perform “with”, rather than “to”, their audiences.

SAT 11am-11.45am Grandstand Bar Aussie Songs

Chris Assaad

Straight from his soul to yours, Chris Assaad’s passion-fuelled, inspired live performances deliver a one-of-akind musical experience. His sincere, thought-provoking songs combined with his eclectic blend of folk, rock, roots and reggae will leave any musiclover wanting more. A must see!

FRI 3.30pm-4.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 12pm-12.45pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 5.30pm-6.15pm Nag’s Lounge

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Christiaan Dolislager

Chris Gillespie and the Wandering Hands

Chris Gillespie is a Blue Mountains artist.

His songs are beautiful, bursting with observational yearning - very Australian, highly original and delivered with refreshing honesty and integrity. “A fingerpickin’, harmonica playing troubadour...Sydney’s answer to Bob Dylan” Dave Regos, FBi Radio.

FRI 9.30pm-10.30pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 9.30am-10.15am Slacky Flat Bar SUN 12.30pm-1.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Christiaan Dolislager

Christiaan has played the accordion for over 25 years and repairs and tunes accordions and concertinas. He has exhibited accordions and other musical instruments at many folk festivals. He has also been involved with movies and TV. Healthy Wealthy and Wise was filmed in his accordion shop, a recording of his accordion music is in the movie ‘The Quiet American’ with Michael Cain. He also performed in the shows “They came, they saw, they concreted”, “Hepzibah”, “The Footy Show”, “Murder Call” etc and played at several vaudeville photo shoots. His main interest is French Musette music. www.accordions-midi.com.au

WED 4pm-5pm Folk School Accordion THU 9am-9.50am Folk School Accordion FRI 2pm-2.45pm Grandstand Bar Workshop SAT 1.45pm-2.30pm Grandstand Bar

Christina Mimmocchi

Christina’s musical travels through harmony singing, song writing and performing music from the five lands have led to a recent solo CD “Rumours of Summer”.

The CD features original songs inspired by living close to the sea. She is joined at this festival by Sallyanne Brown and Lisa Cartwright who will lend their vocal

Chord-eaux

harmonies and add to a rich instrumental line-up of guitar, cello and flutes.

WED 12pm-1pm Folk School Songs From the 5 Lands SAT 3.30pm-4.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 9am-10am Music Train Folk SUN 2.30pm-3.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Christine Anu

For the uninitiated, Christine is arguably Australia’s most successful indigenous performer and one of Australia’s most popular recording artiste, backed by an award-winning repertoire spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children’s entertainment. Her illustrious career over two decades boasts of platinum albums, sell-out musicals, Hollywood blockbusters, and high-profiled collaborations with showbiz and musical luminaries such as Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge, Paul Kelly and David Atkins.

SUN 5.45pm-6.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance

Cinnamon Twist School of Belly Dance is the Illawarra’s largest centre for the study of traditional and contemporary belly dance. Under the leadership and direction of international performer and dance researcher Dr. Virginia Keft-Kennedy, the dance company strives to showcase the diversity and beauty of the traditional dance forms of the Middle East and North Africa.

The troupe, which comprises of women and children of varying ages, backgrounds, and experiences, represents an active and vital part of local community events and cultural festivals in the Illawarra and through their shows and workshops hope to foster a shared sense of community through dance.

SAT 11am-11.30am Global Green SAT 2.15pm-2.45pm The Shed SAT 4.15pm-4.45pm Global Green

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Craig and Simone

Don’t Mention the Wall

Claire Roberts

Circus Wow

Circus Wow is Wollongong’s own women’s community circus, this year celebrating 10 years of fun and community involvement.

Dealing with women’s and social issues with a unique, larrikin sense of humour the circus enables ordinary women to do extraordinary things. Check us out at www.circuswow.org.au.

SUN 1.30pm-2pm The Shed *Roving around the Festival

Claire Crighton and the Traveller’s Pies Claire, Julia, Romy and Mad have been unsuccessfully making pies but somewhat more successfully making music for a year or so now. With a bunch of different instruments, Claire Crighton has been writing her own songs and performing covers with the help of her Traveller’s Pies, performing for schools, on radios, and most importantly, playing for her granny.

FRI 3.35pm-3.55pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 6.50pm-7.20pm The Shed

Claire Roberts

Claire Roberts is a long-standing member of the Illawarra Folk Club. In 2012 she released her new album The Leonards Hill Dance, a compilation of songs about her experiences as a full-time musician working around Australia. She has woven much local content into her songs, having taken a keen interest in the development of the Illawarra over the years. She is accompanied by Jenna Hogan on piano and vocals and Glen Bowker on guitar. In her second show, she performs most of the songs off Joan Baez’s first Vanguard album, released in the 1960s, accompanied

by Glen Bowker on acoustic guitar.

FRI 5pm-6pm Show Pavilion Songs of Joan Baez SAT 11.30am-12.15pm Show Pavilion Leonard’s Hill Dance 18

Dani Karis and Park Folk

The Con Artists

The Con Artists

Hailing from The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, ‘The Con Artists’ is an all ages community ensemble combining young up and coming students with some of the regions experienced folk musicians. With a vast line-up of wind, brass, percussion and string instruments, the band’s high energy repertoire is influenced and informed by the musical traditions of New Orleans brass bands, Klezmer, Balkans, French-Canadian Rock n Reel, Italian Folk, Romani and others.

The Con Artists are directed by David Rooney and feature David De Santi on accordion and Mark Holder-Keeping on sax/clarinet.

THU 3.30pm-4.15pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 10am-11am Black Diamond Marquee SAT 1.30pm-2.30pm The Chapel

Craig & Simone

Simone and Craig have been active on the folk circuit for over 13 years. They are known mainly for their proficient musicianship and audience interaction along with the delivery of their own poignant, occasionally capricious, and sometimes ludicrous, hard hitting ballads. Craig and Simone are aptly joined by “The Honey Badgers” Rita Woolhouse - cello Peter Logue - accordion and Zena Armstrong – percussion and whistle in presenting a wide variety of roots inspired songs and instrumentals.

FRI 3.30pm-4.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 10.30am-11.15am The Miner’s Camp

Cynthia Hartman

Cynthia Hartman has a multicultural background and a family tradition of storytellers. Old favourites folk/fairy tales, stories celebrating diversity, encouraging audience participation, personal stories, stories from other lands and cultures in particular African folk tales and storytelling incorporating song and dance.

Dani Karis and Park Folk

Karis’ engaging stage presence is matched by the intensity of her self-penned lyrics.

Though unremittingly thought-provoking, her performance is never too ‘heavy’.

Together, Dani Karis & Park Folk project a sense of fun and familiarity- alternately mesmerising and rocking the audience.

Jubilant choruses and haunting melodies echo our Colonial past as Dani tells our stories old and new – she always includes a few folk favourites to get the crowd singing.

FRI 8.30pm-9.15pm Miner’s Camp SAT 6.30pm-7.15pm Miner’s Camp SUN 9am-10am Music Train Folk

David De Santi

David has a passion for playing piano accordion and organising folk festivals just so he can get a gig! Here’s a chance to learn a few good tunes. You’ll also see him lurking on stages with Wongawilli, The Con Artists and Zumpa.

FRI 1pm-1.45pm Grandstand Bar Accordion Meet SAT 9am-9.45am Grandstand Bar Good Tunes SAT 6pm-7pm Slacky Flat Bar Accordions Go Crazy SAT 9.15pm-10.15pm Grandstand Bar Good Tunes SUN 9am-9.45am Grandstand Bar Good Tunes

David Rooney

David Rooney teaches at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, runs instrumental music programs in several local schools, and directs Wollongong’s well known community music ensemble; The Con Artists. David will be looking after the Festival Parade Band & Orchestra this year.

FRI 3pm-3.45pm Global Green Parade Practice SUN 5.30pm-6pm The Shed Parade Practice *See Festival Choir as well

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Fred Smith and Liz Frencham

Fiona Boyes

Dylan Hekimian

Dingo’s Breakfast

Once again WA’s popular touring folk act, Roger Montgomery, John Angliss and Bruce Boyd, AKA the much beloved ‘Dingo’s Breakfast’ are travelling east. This year the Dingo’s presentations, in performance poetry and song, are ‘Time to Go Find Mathilda’ a light-hearted look at the state of Australia today. Also The Dingos introduce the dreaded spin doctors, Dezza and Dazza Mc Porcine in ‘Pirates of the Corporation’ a power-pointed, lucid explanation why Australia has to be managed by Big Biz, featuring their vibrant selection of Oz Music, Poetry and Yarn spinning, with the accent as always firmly on Comedy. Beauty!

FRI 10.45am-11.45am Show Pavilion FRI 7pm-7.40pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 2.30pm-3.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 3.30pm-4.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Dom Flemons

Dom Flemons is a folk singer and multiinstrumentalist from Phoenix, AZ who has travelled all over the world playing his unique brand of old-time music. Playing a variety of different traditional music styles as well as original material, Dom has made a splash on the old-time music scene cofounding the Grammy-award winning string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Armed with a wide variety of traditional American instruments, Dom will bedazzle folks with his entertaining as well as informative presentation of American over a range of 100 years. The Illawarra Folk Festival will be Dom’s first appearance in Australia and he is very excited to meet you all.

THU 4pm-4.50pm Folk School Rhythm Bones FRI 3pm-3.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 11.30am-12.15pm Miner’s Camp SUN 12pm-12.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Don´t Mention the Wall!

Songs and stories from the fall of the Berlin Wall and beyond, with Deta and Rob Rayner accordion/voice , guitar/voice from The Beez playing classics and originals from Bowie to The Beatles, from Polka to Punk and Klezmer to Cabaret. This is the unadulterated truth about the dramatic post-Wall banana shortage, East German Country and Western harmonica production and Stasi-assisted sound checks, all from a uniquely German/Australian perspective by two who were there as it happened.

FRI 3.30pm-4.15pm The Chapel SAT 8.30pm-9.15pm Restaurant SUN 10am-10.45am Slacky Flat Bar

Dylan Hekimian

Dylan is an 18 year old Canberra based singer/songwriter and guitar percussionist who epitomises alternative music and has spent the last few years diarising his thoughts in the form of song. He currently has more than 30 original songs, each of which combines his innovative musicianship with soulful lyricism.

THU 12pm-12.45pm Folk School Guitar Percussion SAT 2.05pm-2.25pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 7.50pm-8.20pm The Shed SUN 10.35am-10.50am Black Diamond Marquee

Erika Steller

Erika began practicing yoga in 1997 sampling numerous styles of yoga. After discovering Dru Yoga in 2004 she was inspired to deepen her yoga experience. Huge lifestyle benefits led to a decision to begin the Dru Yoga Teacher Training Diploma in 2007.

Although training initially for personal interest, a desire to share her love of yoga grew. Erika now teaches open yoga classes, Mums and Bubs yoga, and yoga for kids.

FRI 9am-10am Global Green SAT 8.30am-9.15am Global Green SUN 8.30am-9.15am Global Green

Dom Flemons

F.a.r.t. Tent

The Folk Art Tent is a tent for chill out kids art facilitated by designer/artist Dinah Mitchell fashionista and educanasta assisted by the gorgeousnessista Lena Clementine.

Intrigued? Good, come and join in the fun at the FART tent.

EACH DAY from 9am The Shed

Festival Choir

Join the Festival choir and perform with Christine Anu and Mike McClellan at the Festival Finale! The Festival choir will be led by Lotte Latukefu who lectures in singing in the Faculty of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong. Lotte will be sharing her tips for healthy singing and good ensemble work so turn up to early rehearsals and improve your singing.

WED 2pm-3pm Folk School THU 5.30pm-7pm Nag’s Lounge FRI 3pm-4.30pm Global Green SAT 3.45pm-5pm Grandstand Bar SUN 1pm-2.15pm Grandstand Bar SUN 4.30pm-6pm The Shed

Fiona Boyes

Fiona Boyes’ soulful, authoritative guitar and vocal style – brilliantly displayed on her new album ‘Blues For Hard Times’ - has earned her unprecedented international recognition as an Australian artist, including four consecutive nominations in the USA Blues Music Awards in recent years. Performing mainly original material, Fiona’s strength is in tackling all sorts of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas to Mississippi’s hill-country and the Delta.

‘She’s the best gal guitar player I heard in more than 35 years!’ – Delta bluesman Pinetop Perkins Muddy Waters Band.

FRI 4pm-5pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm The Chapel SUN 6pm-7pm Restaurant

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Gobsmacked!

Gregory Page

The Go Set

Fred Smith and Liz Frencham

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of this unique collaboration blending Liz Frencham’s double bass and voice with the song writing of Fred Smith. Described as delicious, emotionally intelligent and entrancing folk music for the 21st century, they have gone on to become a major force in Australian music. Like the guy from the SMH wrote. ‘Smith is a superb songwriter…Frencham has a voice with the appeal, emotional honesty and clarity of someone like Shawn Colvin…There is no other folk duo in Australia which even comes close to this magical combination.’

Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald

THU 9.40pm-9.55pm Restaurant FRI 4pm-4.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 9.30pm-10.30pm The Chapel SUN 1.45pm-2.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Gatesway-Harmonica/ Ukulele

From Mozart to dirty blues and a lot in between, Ken Gates 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 10am-10.50am Folk School Harmonica FRI 10.15-11.15am Global Green Harmonica Workshop FRI 5.45pm-6.30pm Global Green Ukulele Workshop SAT 9.15-10.15am Global Green Harmonica Workshop

George Hewison

George Hewison’s first public appearance was at a festival in Parksville, British Columbia in 1960, not long after his voice changed from soprano to bass. He has since performed across the country and abroad on radio and television, night clubs, theatres, rallies, conventions, rallies, picket 20

George Mann

Gregory North

Glover & Sorrensen

lines, and festivals. George Hewison has been writing and singing songs of Canada’s working people for five decades. He has inspired thousands from all parts of the country with his rich baritone voice and edgy lyrics. He is founder and lead singer of the “Rank n File Band”; has performed and recorded with “Joe Hill” and Academy Award winning composer, the late Earl Robinson.

WED 9.15pm-9.45pm Nag’s Lounge THU 5pm-5.30pm Global Green FRI 2.30pm-3.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 9.30am-10.15am The Miner’s Camp

George Mann

A former union organizer and activist based in New York, George Mann sings songs from the last century of labour and social activism, and his own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation.

He has produced labour and protest music for the past 15 years. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson, and he can make you shout for joy, send chills down your spine or bring tears to your eyes in the same set. This is George’s second appearance at the Illawarra Folk Festival.

WED 10pm-10.30pm Nag’s Lounge THU 3pm-3.50pm Folk School Songs of the Mines THU 8.20pm-8.35pm Restaurant FRI 10.45-11.45am Grandstand Bar Union Singalong SAT 11.30am-12.15pm Restaurant SUN 3.30pm-4.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Glover & Sorrensen

Glover & Sorrensen are funny. In fact, with two stand-up comedians Alan Glover and S Sorrensen on stage at the same time, it’s twice as funny. With lots of improvisation, this show feeds off the audience with hilarious and unpredictable results. Hold onto your funny bones...

SAT 5.15pm-5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 7.30pm-8.15pm Nag’s Lounge

SUN 4pm-4.45pm Restaurant SUN 7.15pm Black Diamond Marquee Finale

The Go Set

The Go Set has created a sound of its own playing with raw energy and undeniable passion combining traditional sounds of bagpipes and mandolin with contemporary guitars; performing songs with a penchant for socially and politically motivated lyrics.

The Go Set continues to receive accolades regarding their manic performances at festivals creating a legion of loyal fans. The Go Set also has the ability to “bring it down” providing a more genteel performance ensuring their appeal across a broad age demographic, attracting a diverse fan base, with some fans drawn to the ‘folk’ slant of their music and others to the ‘rock’ angle.

FRI 10pm-11pm Show Pavilion SAT 1.30pm-2.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 7.45pm-8.45pm Black Diamond Marquee

Gobsmacked!

Gobsmacked! present “Be Careful What You Wish For”, a raucous selection of Gypsy folktales with zany songs and stories that are stranger than fiction.

FRI 9.45am-10.15am The Shed SAT 10.30am-11am The Shed SUN 9.45am-10.15am The Shed

Gregory North

Discovered wandering in the Blue Mountains, this man of many hats will have you wondering which voice is really his.

Known for his rendition of ‘The Man from Snowy River’ in 15 different accents and his adventures with sticky tape, the voices and characters in his poems and yarns could be the result of medical experimentation or maybe he’s just a freak of nature.

Whichever it is, this three-time Australian bush poetry champion brings a multitude of characters to life whenever he performs.

FRI 1.20pm-1.40pm Global Green Poets on the Green

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Humbug

Handsome Young Strangers

Heidi Hoops

Jasmine Beth

FRI 7.45pm-8.10pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 8am-9.45am Show Pavilion Poets Breakfast SAT 6.05pm-6.25pm Black Diamond Marquee

Heidi Hoops

Gregory Page

Humbug

Gregory Page USA weaves a magical dream-world with his extraordinary tales of love and optimistic melancholy – teetering between tradition and progress, history and fantasy. Raised in the USA, his mother was a swingin’ jazz singer. Gregory spent his youth listening to 78s, dreaming of becoming a black American blues singer like his hero Billie Holiday. He has shared stages with Bob Dylan, Jason Mraz and Leon Russell, filled 1,000 seat venues in The Netherlands, recorded twenty albums, and charmed audiences across Australia. Page writes songs that bring back memories you are yet to have.

THU 9.20pm-9.35pm Restaurant FRI 1.30pm-2.30pm Restaurant SAT 2.30pm-3.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 4.30pm-5.15pm The Chapel

Handsome Young Strangers

In less than 12 months, Sydney’s Handsome Young Strangers HYS managed to navigate a steady course from backyard sing-alongs around the barbie - to major festival and rock stages all over the country.HYS perform a blazing blend of colonial, bush punk/rock that is uniquely Australian – tunes about bushrangers, shearing, droving, convict hardship, sports heroes, war veterans and other iconic Australians ... and all delivered with an arsenal of musical weaponry including banjos, mandolins, mandolas, dulcimers, lagerphones & fiddles to name a few.

FRI 12pm-12.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 9.45pm-10.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 3pm-3.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Gobsmacked

All aboard Heidi’s commuting hoop station.

Jump on, grab a hoop, have some fun!

*Roving around the Festival Humbug is one of Canberra’s best known and most accomplished Celtic bands, specialising in Irish and Scottish traditional and not-sotraditional music. Contemporary songs by the likes of Christy Moore, Jimmy McCarthy, Dougie Maclean and Luka Bloom are mingled with haunting traditional ballads. Humbug performances feature the band’s distinctive vocal harmonies and rich instrumental backing from some of Canberra’s finest folk musicians. Flute and whistles, guitars, keyboards, fiddle, percussion and three lead vocalists combine to create a big Celtic sound that will leave you wanting more!

FRI 5.30pm-6.30pm The Chapel SAT 9.30pm-10.30pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 9am-9.45am Slacky Flat Bar

Illawarra Breakfast Poets

Meeting every Wednesday at 7am in the little hall beside the Coniston railway Station, The Illawarra Breakfast Poets have been active for 7 years. They perform when ever and where ever they can including the Country Music Festival at Dapto Leagues and Folk in the Foothills. They earned the Lord Mayor’s commendation for their community entertaining.

FRI 11.30am-12.30pm Global Green

Illawarra Pipe Band

Formed in 1945 the Illawarra Pipe Band has been playing bagpipes and drums and entertaining crowds since. There is nothing like the sound of the Pipes and Drums leading a procession as many know. The Illawarra Pipe Band consists of playing and non playing members and welcomes anyone with an interest in Pipes and Drums who

Jan Preston

want to learn to play free tuition or just help to get in touch with the Band Secretary, Suzy Hartley, 02 4237 7292 Mobile 0438 377 292

SUN 3.45pm-4pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 5.30pm-5.45pm Piazza

Jan Preston

Jan Preston originally comes from Greymouth in NZ’s South Island where, as a child, her Auntie first played her the honky tonk piano.

This has inspired Jan to leave classical piano studies behind, and become, with her engaging personality, Australia’s foremost Boogie player and singer, capturing audiences around the world with her mastery of boogie and ragtime piano style. She has recently returned from 6 weeks touring in the UK, Europe and China, the Chinese audiences being particularly enthralled with Jan’s fast and furious introduction to Boogie piano!

THU 2pm Folk School Boogie Piano THU 8pm-8.15pm Restaurant FRI 5pm-5.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 1.15pm-2.30pm Show Pavilion Kid Stakes Film and Music SUN 4.30pm-5.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Jasmine Beth

Jasmine Beth has the rare ability to tell a convincing story through her songs. Whether delivering a gritty Tom Waits style blues or a poetic ballad, she draws in her audience with her fresh sound; sharp, meaningful lyrics; and warm, enticing vocal style. She was awarded Second Prize in the Sydney SingerSongwriter Competition 2010 and was a semifinalist in the U.K. Songwriting Competition 2009. Jasmine launched her debut EP in March, 2012, at The Basement, Sydney, and has been touring ever since. ‘…her lyrics are authentic and her storytelling is sincere…’

– Markos Papadatos, Indie Music Editor.

FRI 1pm-1.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 9.30am-10.15am Grandstand Restaurant

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Johnny Huckle

Jeff Lang

Kay Proudlove

Jeff Lang

“In a world where music is diluted by money and plasticine, give thanks that Jeff Lang is out there... He paints pictures in sound.” Beat Magazine Australian-based musician Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. With a back catalogue of 14 studio albums, Jeff has been featured at major festivals, pubs, clubs, arts centres and venues internationally for the past decade. Blending rock, roots, folk, blues, ballads, instrumentals, improvisation and a devastatingly high level of musicality, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer in our world.

SAT 3.30pm-4.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 11am-12pm Black Diamond Marquee

Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective

The Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective JUKes has been entertaining locals in the Snowy Mountains for over two years now. Audiences are caught up in the natural fun being had as the ukulele is showcased in all its glory.

Be amazed at the depth of styles that can be delivered on this little instrument.

FRI 2.15pm-3.15pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 11.30am-12.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 9am-10am Music Train Ukulele SUN 3.15pm-3.45pm Grandstand Bar

Johnny Huckle

Award winning singer Johnny Huckle has been performing around the country for over thirty years. Born on the land of his Wiradjuri Ancestors, John is more than a singer and musician; he is an entertainer with an infectious ability to engage his audience to the max. One minute he is comical and funny, the next moving and poignant! With his big voice and dynamic guitar work, John is one huge package of talent. As a song writer, his lyrics are potent 22

Kane Dennelly

and thought provoking as they deliver strong and inspiring messages. His songs reach out to his audiences, touching them on many levels. While some make you want to dance and sing along, others will bring a tear to your eye or leave you in deep thought.

FRI 10.30am-11.30am Slacky Flat Bar FRI 2.15pm-2.45pm The Shed SAT 10.30am-11.15am Slacky Flat Bar SUN 1.30pm-2.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Jonathan Bob Lynn

Having left his native Kilkenny back in 1968 he grappled with his Celtic self through drama and through music, but now, arm-weary of grappling, he has embraced his first love – The Spoken Word.

He dares to challenge the dominance of the word texted, twittered, blogged and otherwise assaulted with a celebration of the word spoken and, most importantly, heard. Hardly a traditional storyteller; his celebration of language through verse and monologue, while often original composition, is ever mindful of that Irish reverence for the power and magic of the word.

WED 7.45pm-8.15pm Nag’s Lounge THU 4.30pm-5pm Grandstand Bar FRI 11.30am-12.15pm The Chapel SAT 2.30pm-3.15pm Restaurant SUN 5.15pm-6pm Grandstand Bar

Kalalaya Dance Group

Kalalaya Dance Group practises the classical Indian Dance form known Bharatanatyam. Kalalaya has been performing at the Illawarra Folk Festival for many years and also performs at various other events throughout the Illawarra.

Along with the traditional style, Kalalaya also performs Folk and Bollywood.

SUN 2.30pm-3pm Global Green SUN 5.30pm-6pm Global Green

Karen Lynne

Kane Dennelly

Front-man of blues act 19-Twenty, Kane Dennelly, has branched out into the country/ folk scene as a solo act armed with swag of self written songs, a cheeky smile and his favourite guitars. Open tunings, lap and bottle-neck slide as-well as songs about ship wrecks, this is one young performer who has years of experience and energy to match. Kane has travelled around Australia six times, toured Europe for eight months and has shared the stage with the likes of Cold Chisel, Ian Moss, Jeff Lang, Doug Macleod and Diesel.

FRI 2.30pm-3.15pm The Chapel SAT 9.30am-10.15am Nag’s Lounge

Karen Lynne Bluegrass Circle

A Bluegrass and acoustic band headed by Australia’s foremost female contemporary Bluegrass vocalist Karen Lynne, who perform both traditional and contemporary style bluegrass songs and tunes using traditional bluegrass instrumentation.

Karen is an award winning vocalist and songwriter who now has nine albums, three of which are Bluegrass releases, the latest Bluegrass album being “Wishing Well”, released through ABC Music. Her long career now includes nine albums, 12 major Award wins, over 40 major Finalist Nominations, three International tours, 10 Country Radio Chart hits and a number of overseas Country chart hits as well.

FRI 6pm-7pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 7.15pm-8pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk SUN 9.30am-10.15am Nag’s Lounge

Kay Proudlove

Kay Proudlove is a singer/songwriter from the Illawarra, armed with an acoustic guitar and a bunch of wordy songs. Taking influence from artists such as Laura Marling, Katie Noonan, Clare Bowditch and Josh Pyke, Kay’s indie folk style is hybridised with a

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Las Juanitas

Lime and Steel

touch of jazz and a hint of musical theatre.

Her debut self titled EP was released in 2012.

FRI 6pm-6.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm Restaurant

Kayla

Kayla is a twelve year old who hails from the Snowy Mountains NSW. She has been performing for over three years and her natural stage presence belies her age.

She is influenced and encouraged by the likes of the fabulous Julz Parker and Leesa Gentz of the Hussy Hicks, as well as Marshall OKell, jamming with both acts at the Snowy Mountains of Music Festival in the Snowy Mountains. Performing songs by these acts, as well as The April Maze and many 1970’s and 80’s favourites, Kayla is accompanied by her little sister Maddison and her father on some songs.

King and Queen of Green

Kengugró Australian-Hungarian Folklore Ensemble presents folk dance from Hungary and Transylvania. Inspired by the exciting and varied styles of ancient village dance music and culture, we present an energetic and colourful display of dance. After many visits to Hungary and Transylvania, Kengugró dancers have been inspired by the passion, skill and emotion of the village dancers.

Leaving behind the dry and predictable folk performance, Kengugró brings its audience a taste of the true atmosphere and energy experienced in the villages of Hungary and Transylvania. www.kengugro.org

FRI 3.45pm-4.15pm The Shed SAT 10.15am-10.45am Global Green SUN 11.15am-11.45am Global Green

Kenny Bartley / Super Kenny

Kenny Bartley is an engaging, funny performer who writes and plays a friendly, 24

Aussie style of folk music. Kenny will make you grin, laugh and cry during a performance and is often joined by his daughters Maya 12 and Ella 11 to draw the audience closer.

He has developed a kid’s show as SUPER KENNY!!, that has kids and adults leaving with a big smile on their faces. With a band, or on his own, Kenny with leave you with a warm fuzzy. on the inside and out.

FRI 12.45pm-1.15pm The Shed FRI 3pm-3.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 11.15am-11.45am The Shed SUN 10.30am-11am The Shed

FRI 8.35pm-9.05pm The Shed SAT 8.30pm-9.15pm Miner’s Camp

Kengugro Ensemble

Kenny Bartley

The Eaton Gorge Theatre Company is Ian McColm King of Green and Juliet Scrine Queen of Green. Based in Wollongong they provide meet and greet characters to meet specific marketing objectives, customised characters for corporate and private events, festival and event entertainment to meet event themes, drama workshops, Masters of Ceremonies, and educational performances. For the past three years they have produced Shakespeare in the Gardens.

SUN 9am-10am Music Train Kids SUN 12pm-12.30pm The Shed

Koo Wee Kapers

Koo Wee Kapers is a lively and interactive family show based on the beautifully illustrated children’s book and music by Angie Macmillan. The spoken narrative brings to life the story of an adventurous kangaroo set amongst the back drop of a unique Aussie landscape and introduces a cast of delightful wildlife characters through a collection of original songs with Angie Macmillan on Vocals and Ukulele.

FRI 1.30pm-2pm The Shed SUN 2.15pm-2.45pm The Shed *Roving around the Festival

King and Queen of Green

Las Juanitas

The acoustic trio, Las Juanitas, have taken it upon themselves to sing of cautionary tales to intimate audiences. Their tunes, which don’t quite fit into a neat genre, draw largely from the cultural music of southern Spain and the Middle East. In addition to this, they have added elements of current quirky pop ideas and concepts the end result being a cultural clash of subject matter and aesthetics.

THU 7.20pm-7.40pm Slacky Flat Bar

Lilli Pilli Tales

Lilli is a diverse storyteller bringing many tales, journeys and worlds to life. Recently returned from touring Colombia and Peru she is full to the brim of folk tales, fairy tales and outrageous adventures. Come and be transported.

WED 3pm-3.50pm Folk School Storytelling FRI 9am-9.30am The Shed SAT 9.45am-10.15am The Shed SUN 9am-10am Music Train Kids SUN 11.15am-11.45am The Shed

Lime and Steel

With a banjo, upright bass, a punked-up penny whistle and an old snare, Lime and Steel’s sweet harmonies twang through bogan bluegrass love songs and goldfields murder ballads for a unique show. A mix between a tent boxing call-up on the Australian culture wars and a fast pickin’ wine-soaked family singalong.

FRI 10.30am-11.15am Nag’s Lounge FRI 12pm-12.30pm The Shed SAT 11.30am-12.15pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 11am-11.45am Restaurant

Little Big Smokes

Little Big Smoke is John Nichols and Wolfgang Kloger, dwellers of northern Illawarra hamlet of Helensburgh. John and Wolfgang have played in a variety of

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The Lurkers

Mark the Sax

Kengugro

music outfits spanning many genres and are regulars at the Illawarra Folk Festival.

The duo use Acoustic Guitars, Electric bass, Flute, Yamaha Wind Controller and Harmonica to create music the say is a combination folk, blues, roots and classical.

The pair write many of their own tunes but also like to trawl the vast oceans of popular music to seek out forgotten pearls they can buff up and re-work to their own often genre bending taste.

FRI 11am-12pm Restaurant SUN 9.30am-10.15am Miner’s Camp

Loose Threads

Loose Threads is a collaboration of two Illawarra musicians, Mel Wishart and Tia Wilson, who enjoy weaving hypnotic improvised sound patterns created with voice, clarinet and accordion to create a rich tapestry. Be ready to travel to distant continents and ages with their mesmerizing mellow tones.

THU 9pm-9.30pm Grandstand Bar FRI 12.30pm-1.15pm Nag’s Lounge FRI 3pm-3.30pm The Shed SAT 4.30pm-5.15pm Miner’s Camp

Loti.J

Loti.J is a duo of two young girls from Kiama High School on the South Coast of NSW. Both having very musically influenced childhoods, they started collaborating in their school music class and created their own new sound. Lucette has toured with the KHS Senior Concert Band and both girls are a part of the school Vocal Group, with who they recently performed at the Sydney Town Hall. At age 14, both girls share a strong passion for music, LIeesha having played guitar for over seven years and Lucette playing a range of instruments including guitar, piano, clarinet and djembe.

SAT 12.50pm-1.10pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 6.05pm-6.35pm The Shed

Lilli Pilli Tales

Mark Cryle

Mal Webb

Lotte Latukefu

Currently lecturer in Voice in the Faculty of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong, Lotte has performed at the Lincoln Centre in New York, Opera Australia, State Opera of South Australia, as well as appearing with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra and in numerous Australian music festivals. Lotte holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Wollongong. *See Festival Choir for performances

The Lurkers

The Lurkers play subversive homespun bluegrass. With double bass, banjo, guitar and four-part harmonies, it is acoustic hillbilly punk about super-profits, north shore pirates and the post-postfeminist revolution. Based in Sydney Australia, The Lurkers are bringing songs of rebellion to a new generation.

FRI 9pm-10pm Miner’s Camp SAT 6.30pm-7.15pm Restaurant SUN 3.30pm-4.15pm The Chapel

Mal Webb

Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentist and looping beatboxing songwriter Mal Webb sings his songs about all manner of stuff, using all sorts of vocal techniques, guitar, mbira, slide trumpet, trombone, chromatic harmonica and a loop recording pedal called Derek.

THU 5pm-6pm Folk School Beatboxing THU 11.30pm-11.50pm Restaurant FRI 12.30pm-1.15pm The Chapel SAT 9.30am-10.15am Black Diamond Marquee SUN 1pm-1.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Mark Cryle

Recently described by Rhythms Magazine as “one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters” whose “pithy and catchy songs resonate deeply and manage to reflect the Australian psyche”, Mark Cryle cut his teeth with the band Spot the Dog but has since emerged

Michael-John Azzopardi

as a force to be reckoned with as singer songwriter with his releases Notches on the Wall 2006, House of Cards, which was voted Folk Alliance Australia’s CD of the year for 2009 and most recently the highly- acclaimed Sideshow Alley.

FRI 4pm-5pm Restaurant SAT 4.30pm-5.15pm Restaurant SUN 6pm-6.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Mark the Sax

Mark Holder-Keeping is a local entertainer who plays many instruments, but mainly the sax and clarinet. He has played in the past with “The Howlers” rock covers, Cantolibre Latin/world music, Man Bites Dog jazz, Hobo Jungle blues, Zumpa and I Viagatore Italian.

WED 4pm-4.50pm Folk School Clarinet / Sax SUN 3pm-3.30pm The Shed

Me & You & Owl on a Boat

Me & You & Owl in a Boat features folk infused friends playing cello, clarinet, guitar, bouzouki, harp, Celtic whistle, bodhran & vocals. Inspired by years of playing in the folk circuit these friends now have created their ‘dream line up’.

Named by three year old band leader Minna, the group will enchant you with musical stories of whimsy and beauty.

THU 8pm-8.30pm Global Green SAT 10.30am-11.15am Nag’s Lounge

Mel Stjepanovic

Local girl Melanie Stjepanovic at the age of 17 finds herself on the youth stage for her third year in a row at these years Illawarra Folk Festival, this time with a range of solo compositions. Influenced by world, folk and alternate music, Mel has begun experimenting with her performance, adding improvisation and new instruments into her repertoire

SAT 4.35pm-4.55pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 7.15pm-7.45pm The Shed

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Mustered Courage

Mike McClellan

Guitarist Australia magazine described him as an “Esoteric genius with a penchant for intricate acoustic masterpieces”. MichaelJohn’s music draws from a wide spectrum of styles including Celtic/Eastern folk, blues, jazz and alternative. In a recent review it was said “He knows how to coax the feeling from a lyric, to husband it with tenderness, lust or wit as the moment dictates.”

SAT 10.30pm-11.15pm Restaurant SUN 1.30pm-2.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Mike McClellan

Mike McClellan had two big hits, eight albums, two Gold, a three year ABC TV series, a string of classic self-penned songs that have been covered both here and overseas and many years touring Australia playing to sell out crowds. He has had a profound impact on the writing and playing of several generations of acoustic performers “legendary” said Pat Drummond. In a concert review for the Melbourne Age Paul Speelman wrote “he’s a national asset.” Enough said.

WED 2pm-2.50pm Folk School Songwriting THU 11am-11.50am Folk School Songwriting THU 9pm-9.15pm Restaurant FRI 7pm-8pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 2.45pm-3.45pm The Chapel SUN 4.30pm-5.30pm Black Diamond Marquee

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Modhan

Modhan’s music is boldly infectious. With a sound born from a synthesis of jazz, folk, rock and funk, Modhan mould fresh grooves and sophisticated melodies, while upholding a respect for their Scottish roots. The result is a contemporary sound, upbeat and refreshingly original. Coming to Australia for the first time in 2013, Edinburgh-based Modhan are excited to present their new album; ‘The Admiral’s Fireworks’, the latest showcase of the band’s stylish compositions.

FRI 5.15pm-6.15pm Restaurant SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Celtic SAT 6.30pm-7.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 11.30pm-12.15pm The Chapel

Monsieur Swing

Monsieur Swing are a Gypsy Swing quartet who since 2010 commonly play the clubs and streets of Adelaide, performing a mix of original and Gypsy Jazz standards.

The current line up includes, two swing guitars, double bass and violin.

THU 10am-10.50am Folk School Gypsy Jazz FRI 10.15pm-11.15pm Restaurant SAT 8.30pm-9.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 9.30am-10.15am The Chapel

Mr Cuttlefish

From originals to covers, from tango to blues, from folk to pop, the dynamic trio that is the Miss Chiefs will have you tapping your feet and dancing in your seat. Don’t miss your chance to be serenaded by these musical mischief makers. Laura Zarb- vocals and guitar, Vendulka Wichta- vocals and guitar and Amelia Gibson- vocals and violin.

THU 5.15pm-5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 7pm-7.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 9pm-9.45pm The Shed SUN 4.05pm-4.25pm Black Diamond Marquee

Monsieur Swing

Modhan

Michael-John Azzopardi

Miss Chiefs

Murphy’s Puppets

Mark Holder-Keeping, Bertie McMahon & Louis Hamers juggle and improvise with clarinet, sax, ukulele, viola, whistles, bass, guitar, percussion, vocals and chants to create a music that hints at all sorts of worldly influences and sounds like “the soundtrack to a movie from the cutting room floor of life”. Combining quirky tunes, quixotic grooves, moods and soundscapes with an occasional undercurrent of 80s pop, Mr Cuttlefish will keep you guessing.

FRI 2pm-2.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 5.30pm-6.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Murphy’s Puppets

Murphy’s Puppets have presented puppet shows from Russia’s Siberia to Queensland’s Outback, performing in all kinds of venues with appearances at countless festivals, pre-schools, agricultural shows, theatres, libraries, art galleries, playgroups, at hundreds and hundreds of schools and in a castle in Italy.

SAT 12pm-12.30pm The Shed Arlecchino & The Frog Prince SAT 1.30pm-2pm The Shed Arlecchino & The Magic Lamp

Mustered Courage

Mustered Courage delivers a new breed of bluegrass; blending traditional elements of the style with a soulful and alternative twist, all sprinkled with a rock n’ roll mentality.

Virtuosic lead singer, Nick Keeling’s one of a kind voice gives Mustered Courage it’s unique sound. With three part harmonies littered throughout each track it harps back to yesteryear yet this sound is squarely in the now. This is certainly high energy bluegrass and song writing at its finest.

FRI 7.30pm-8.30pm Show Pavilion SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Bluegrass SAT 4pm-5pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10.30pm-11.30pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk

The Mutual Acquaintances

The Mutual Acquaintances, comprised of Ian Barker, Brett Guyer, Luke O’Neill and Michael Spencer – is a four-piece ensemble performing new and traditional Anglo-Irish music with vocals, guitars, cittern, accordion, tin whistles, bodhran and uilleann pipes.

SUN 7pm-7.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

My Secret Window

My Secret Window is a acoustic duo/ trio from the Illawarra area who play thought provoking ballads through to foot stomping numbers. The band also loves folk up the odd Aussie classic. The band is sure to put a smile on your face.

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Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

Pat Drummond

Mzaza

No Such Thing

THU 8.15pm-8.45pm Grandstand Bar SAT 4.30pm-5.15pm Nag’s Lounge

SAT 7.30pm-8.15pm Restaurant SUN 9.30am-10.30am Black Diamond Marquee

Mzaza

No Such Thing

This Brisbane six-piece is forging a reputation as one of Australia’s ‘must-see’ world music acts. Mzaza’s sensual stage show, eclectic instruments and unique way of expressing their influences have been captivating audiences around Australia and on the international airwaves. Frenchborn singer Pauline Maudy is electrifying and sings in French, Spanish, Turkish and Ladino. Talented multi-instrumentalists play a dizzying array of exotic instruments including violin, kamanche tarhu Persian violin, guitar, double bass, accordion, kaval and ney flutes, and percussion.

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 at other dances.

FRI 4.30pm-5pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 6.30pm-7.45pm Global Green Bush Dance

THU 11am-11.50am Folk School Middle Eastern Modal THU 1pm-2pm Restaurant THU 5pm-6pm Folk School Balkan Beats THU 8.45pm-9.30pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 7.15pm-8.15pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10am-10.30am Music Train World SAT 6.30pm-7.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 5.30pm-6.15pm The Chapel

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

They are one of folk music’s great partnerships. English fiddler and singer Nancy Kerr came to prominence in her groundbreaking duo with Eliza Carthy before meeting Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist James Fagan in 1995. They released their first CD in 1997 and have toured internationally ever since.

Powerful harmonies, stellar instrumentation, and a natural, joyous connection with one another on stage make for an unforgettable performance. Nancy and James celebrated 15 years on the road in 2012. In that time they have won three BBC Folk Awards including Best Duo award in 2003 and 2011.

FRI 6.45pm-7.45pm The Chapel

OWN Older Women’s Network 15 mature women.. piano and guitar accompaniment.. Sydney based… Punchy, funny songs, sketches, skits and dance by women who have significant life experiences to contribute… hilarious self-penned songs that feed off the audience. …

THU 7.30pm-8pm Grandstand Bar

Once Upon a Song

Travel with Anna Jarrett & Ann Lehmann to the magical Once Upon A Land and meet some of our favourite nursery rhyme and storybook characters. Dance with Old King Cole, and the princesses, and watch out for the troll under the bridge! Anna, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, spins enchanting yarns with Ann’s masterful music on guitar, bouzouki and charango.

Put on your dancing shoes, bring your bells and rhythm sticks, for a rollicking good time with the whole family!

FRI 11.15am-11.45am The Shed SAT 12.45pm-1.15pm The Shed SUN 9am-9.30am The Shed

Paul Greene

Paddy & The Wonderband

Paddy & The Wonderband are an exciting local quartet busy reinventing music from around the world in the gypsy jazz style. With influences ranging from Tito Puente to Django Reinhardt, Paddy & The Wonderband are sure to keep you entertained from start to finish as they recreate old standards in a new image.

FRI 2.05pm-2.25pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 9.10pm-9.40pm The Shed

Pat Drummond

Pat Drummond completes a special year of personal and professional milestones.

He has celebrated 40 years of marriage, turned 60, and marked 6000 professional gig during his 36 years “without a real job”. September saw the achievement of a 25 year marathon residency at The Wisemans Ferry Inn and with the new triple CD set “Calling it a Day” scheduled for release in 2013 he will have released exactly 24 continuous hours of recordings.

THU 10pm-10.15pm Restaurant FRI 10.30am-11am The Shed FRI 11.45am-12.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 4pm-4.45pm The Chapel SUN 4.30pm-5.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Paul Greene & The Other Colours

Heartfelt story telling from personal to political effortlessly weaving from Folk to Soul to Roots and beyond, this ARIA nominated artist offers some great perspectives from a lifetime of travelling and adventures.

THU 4pm-4.50pm Folk School The Self Sustainable Musician THU 6pm-6.30pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 1pm-2pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 10.30am-11.15am The Chapel

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SETH LAKEMAN (UK) ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS (UK/US) JORDIE LANE HUSKY MICHAEL KENNEDY BLUEGRASS PARKWAY THE STRING CONTINGENT DAVID OLNEY & SERGIO WEBB (US) THE SIMPSON THREE SANS (AUST/UK/FINLAND) LONDON KLEZMER QUARTET (UK) HIMMERLAND (DENMARK) GO JANE GO (CANADA/US) RED MOLLY (US) JAMES KEELAGHAN & HUGH MCMILLAN (CANADA) PETE WILD AND THE ONLY ONES EQUUS DANNY SPOONER SÁSTA BREIGE MURPHY (IRELAND) CHRIS SMITHER (US) BYGONE ERROR LIME AND STEEL SON OF RUT OUD VIBRATIONS PLUS MANY MORE!

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MARCH 28-APRIL 1, 2013 | EXHIBITION PARK CANBERRA FOLKFESTIVAL.ORG.AU | 1300 235 849 28th Illawarra Folk Festival 17–20 January 2013

2013 Illawarra Folk Festival Summer School northern Bulli Uniting Church - 3 Venues

Wednesday 16 January 2013 NEW HALL

CHILL OUT ROOM

OLD CHURCH HALL

Enrollment

9am 10am

Bodhran (Irish drum) Johnnie Spillane

Harmonica workshop Ken Gates

11am

Celtic guitar - learn how to accompany traditional tunes.

Luke O’Neil

Songs to Order: Researching stories to create lyrics and musical approaches to bring those stories to life. The Ribbon Gang

Choral singing, singing in parts, music of different cultures.

Janet Andrews Irish folk songs Danny Priestly (from Riogh) The Illawarra Folk Club is proud to present 41 workshops at 10th Folk Summer School as part of the 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival. The school aims to increase awareness of folk music traditions & provide opportunities for musiciansof all ages to build on their skills & open new musical doors.

Irish whistle workshop Johnnie Spillane

Australian Fiddle Tunes Bob McInnes

Songs from the Five Lands - come and raise your voice in a cappella harmony with songs from around the world.

Christina Mimmocchi

Festival Orchestra Practice David Rooney

lunch jam

lunch jam

2pm

Beginners / intermediate ukulele Bertie McMahon

Introduction to Button Accordions, Concertinas Peter Ellis

Where the Light Gets In Writing lyrics to illuminate Mike McClellan

3pm

Guitar Techniques beginner workshop that covers most modern guitar techniques Acoustic Elements

Pete Seeger folk style banjo 1 basic chords, tuning and right hand styles Rik Palieri

Improvised storytelling Lilli Pilli Tales

COST $80 for btoth days | $50 per day | $20 per session

4pm

How to folk out on the sax & clarinet Mark Holder-Keeping

Accordion for beginners to intermediate Some instruments supplied Christiaan Dolislager

Jug Band & Skiffle Rick Nestler

BOOKINGS ONLINE FROM www.illawarrafolkfestival. com.au/tickets-0 or call 1300 887 034 for over the phone credit card

12 Mid 1pm

Festival Parade Tune Practice David Rooney

5pm

Thursday 17 January 2013 NEW HALL

CHILL OUT ROOM

OLD CHURCH HALL

9am

Accordion for beginners to intermediate some instruments supplied Christiaan Dolislager

10am

Introduction to Gypsy Jazz Adelaide Gypsy Jazz Quartet Monsieur Swing demonstrate and discuss the style of music known as Gypsy Jazz from Django until today.

From Improvisation to Songwriting: The Balance Between Inspiration and Craft Susanna Carman

11am

A Chording to Mike A guitarist’s guide to writing better melodies Mike McClellan

Introduction to Middle-Eastern Modal Music. Bring your instrument & MP3 recorder Greta Kelly

Australian dance tunes Peter Ellis

12 Mid.

Guitar percussion Dylan Hekimian

Beginner autoharp Barbara Giamalvo

Learn a tune with the Underscore Orchestra

1pm

Poi Twirling Workshop BYO long pair of socks and two oranges.

Sacred Circus Entertainment

lunch jam

lunch jam

2pm

Boogie Piano Learn the fast and furious 1930’s swing piano honky- tonk styl known as Boogie Woogie Jan Preston

Pete Seeger Folk Style Banjo 2 Double thumbing, frailing, blues Rik Palieri

Festival Choir Songs from Christine Anu, Mike McClellan and more for the Festival Finale Lotte Latukefu

3pm

Acoustic Blues Using familiar open position chords in new settings to get ‘up the neck’ without barre chords!

Ann Lehmann

How to put poetry into saleable books Zondrae King

Songs and Stories of Mines and Miners for Guitar George Mann

4pm

Rhythm Workshop Learn how to click the ol’ dry bones of the world’s oldest instruments. Dom Flemons from the Carolina Chocolate Drops

‘The Self Sustainable Musician’ Paul Greene & The Other Colours

5pm

Looping beatboxing inspired madness Mal Webb

Balkan Beats and Dances Bring your own darabuka, cajon, bendir (frame drum), sajat (finger cymbals) and riq (tamourine) Mzaza

Irish Fiddle Playing Evelyn Finnerty The Genesis of Irish Music’ Banjo, fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran & cajon Shameless Seamus and The Tullamore Dews

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VENUE Northern Illawarra Uniting Church, corner of Point Street & Princes Highway, Bulli - 3 VENUES FREE FESTIVAL TUNE & SONGBOOK It includes the tunes & songs for Festival Finale & a few bonus items! Free with any School registration.

PARTICIPATION Folk school participants are also encouraged to join in the following: BUSH DANCE Wednesday night from 8pm, Global Green Stage, Bulli Show Ground. FREE ENTRY FINALE PERFORMANCE & PARADE You can be part of the Festival Parade & Festival Choir & Orchestra performance on Sunday evening. You will need to have a Festival Pass to be part of it. Rehearsals at the School & at the Festival.

Performance items are in the Festival Tune & Song Book MORE INFORMATION http://illawarrafolkfestival. com.au/folk-music-school Ann Lehmann: folkschool@ illawarrafolkfestival.com.au 29

Wednesday 16 January Global Green

Nag’s Lounge

Thursday 17 January Slacky Flat Bar

Friday 18 January

Grandstand Grandstand Restaurant Bar

Global Green

Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar

Concerts

Concerts

8am

8am

8.30am

8.30am

9am

9am

9.30am

9.30am

10am

10am

The Con Artists

10.30am

Rosie & The Bluesters

11am 11.30am

Volatinsky Trio

12pm

LUNCH MEDITERRANEAN STYLE music by Zumpa and Mzaza $15 Adults

12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm

Opening

Charity Concert $10 Donation proceeds to Shepherd Centre for the Deaf & Bulli PCYC

2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm

Acoustic Elements

5pm

Miss Chiefs

5.30pm

Paul Greene & the Other Colours

Afternoon Poets

Paul Greene & The Other Colours

Tim Scanlan Bajaly Suso

6.30pm 7pm

Rick Nestler

7.30pm

Jonathon Bob Lynn

8.30pm 9pm 9.30pm 10pm

BUSH DANCE with Wongawilli and Friends BYO instrument

Acoustic Elements George Hewison George Mann

10.30pm

Las Juanitas

GREAT TRIPE DINNER & CONCERT

11.30am

Pat Drummond

Stewart Holt Oider Women’s

Network $25 Festival Pass Beatmeisters Holders, $30 non Concert starts My Secret Window at 8pm Jan Preston, George Mann, Mzaza Tia Wilson Battler’s Ballad, Mike McClellan, Gregory Page, Whiskey Dram Okapi Guitar Band Fred Smith and with Paul Mbenna Liz Frencham, Par Drummond

12.30pm 1pm

Rik Palieri

Teifon & Gareth

Rik Palieri

The Underscore Orkestra

Tribal Jewels Dance Co.

Jindabyne

Ukulele Kollective

2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm

Chris Assaad

4pm 4.30pm

THEME CONCERT 5pm All for me Grog

5.30pm 6pm

Karen Lynne Bluegrass Circle 6.30pm 7pm

The Ribbon Gang

Mike McClellan

Mzaza

The Schlockmeisters

7.30pm 8pm

Me & You & Owl on a Boat

Rory McLeod

8.30pm

Thrillbilly Stomp 9pm 9.30pm

Swing Booty

Pukara

Tolka

10pm 10.30pm

11pm

11pm

Big Erle

11.30pm 12pm

11.30pm

Fred Smith

Underscore Orkestra

Christine Anu

12pm

Cinnamon Twist

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1.30pm 2pm

Fiona Boyes George Hewison

12pm

Dom Flemons

8pm

Ballpoint Penguins

Claire Crighton & the Traveller’s Pies

Jonathon Bob Lynn

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

6pm

The Simspons Three

Gregory North Peter Mace Zondrae King Sandy Holmes Roger Montgomery Arch Bishop

NAG’S LOUNGE 5.30pm FESTIVAL CHOIR Practice

Johnny Huckle 11am

Sophia Simoes da Silva

Paddy & the Wonderband

The Con Artists

10.30am

Friday 18 January

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Show Pavilion

Grandstand Restaurant

Nag’s Lounge

The Chapel

The Miner’s Camp

Grandstand Bar

Global Green

The Shed

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Sessions Workshop

Dance Workshops

Kids Shows Youth Concerts

8am

BLACKBOARD CONCERT

8.30am 9am 9.30am 10am

BUSK STOP from 9am

10.30am 11am

Dingo’s Breakfast

Little Big Smokes

Pete Thomas & 12.30pm BlueSaltBand

1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm

The Recycled String Band

Gregory Page

Stewart Holt

Mark Cryle

Bajaly Suso

Mustered Courage

The Woohoo Revue

Rick Nestler

The Picture Box Orchestra

The Volatinsky Trio

The Go Set

Accordion Workshop

Christiaan Dolislager

Lilli Pilli Tales

Harmonica Workshop Ken Gates Illawarra Breakfast Poets

The Schlockmeisters

Poets on the Green Arch Bishop Gregory North Peter Mace Sandy Holmes Zondrae King

Pat Drummond

Cheshire Catz

Humbug

Susanna Carman

Festival Choir Practice

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

The Ribbon Gang Riogh

Chris Gillespie and the Wandering Hands

Bush Music Club

Drumming Session

Battler’s Ballad

Ukulele Workshop

Peter Mace

Ruby Boots

10am 10.30am 11am

Lime and Steel

12pm

Super Kenny Koo Wee Kapers

1.30pm 2pm

Johnny Huckle

Kengugro

Hungarian Dance

2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm

YOUTH TRADITION AWARDS CONCERT

4.30pm

BLACKBOARD CONCERT See MC for a spot

5.30pm

with Beatmeisters Ken Gates

1pm

5pm

6pm 6.30pm

YOUTH CONCERT 7pm (Like a Latvian) Miss Chiefs Dingo’s Breakfast Somesing Laik Zat Claire Creighton & the Travellers Pies 7.30pm Sophia Simoes Gregory North da Silva 8pm Ray Marshall & the Bluegrass IRISH CEILI Rosie & Deputies 8.30pm The Roaring Forties Sydney Irish Ceili The Bluesters Dancers & Senor Kayla Cabrales 9pm Paddy & the The Lurkers Wongawilli Wonderband 9.30pm DANCE

AFRO DANCE Paul Mbenna & Okapi Guitar Band

Monsieur Swing

Teifion & Gareth

10pm 10.30pm

Session

11pm

11pm 11.30pm

11.30pm

Swing Booty

Miss Cheifs

Mike McClellan

12pm

Gregory Page

Fiona Boyes

12pm

9am

Once Upon a Song 11.30am

Loose Threads

No Such Thing

Vardos

8.30am

12.30pm

CONCERT Swingalele Orchestra

8am

9.30am

Gobsmacked

Barry Skipsey

Dani Karis & Park Folk

10pm 10.30pm

Don’t Mention the Wall

Kay Proudlove

8.30pm

9.30pm

Kenny Bartley

Jan Preston Modhan

Accordion Meet with David De Santi

Yoga for Folk Erika Steller

Kane Dennelly

Craig & Simone

7pm

9pm

Penny and the Mystics Mr Cuttlefish

6pm

8pm

Acoustic Elements

George Hewison

Fred Smith & Liz Frencham

Handsome Young Strangers

Songwriter Royalties with APRA

Mal Webb

Ballpoint Penguins

Dom Flemons

The Amazing 3

Union Song Singalong with George Mann

Jasmine Beth

THEME CONCERT Songs of Joan Baez 5.30pm Claire Roberts

7.30pm

Tia Wilson

Tim Scanlan

5pm

6.30pm

Jonathon Bob Lyn

Whiskey Dram

12pm

Morning Tunes with Peter Ellis

Terry Serio’s Ministry of Truth

Lime and Steel

11.30am

1pm

AROUND THE FESTIVAL Stretched Stiltwalkers Sacred Circus | Circus WOW Koo Wee Kapers | Heidi Hoops Anton Wood

from 10am Trackside Blackboard Venue, hosted by Tantric Turtle

Breakfast with Poets host Arch Bishop

Art and Design with Dinah & Lena [All Day]

PIAZZA and Roving

The Simpson Trio

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Saturday 19 January

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Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar

Show Pavilion

Grandstand Restaurant

Nag’s Lounge

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

8am 8.30am 9am 9.30am 10am

Mal Webb

10.30am

Tommy Polden

11am

Vardos

11.30am

Shalani

12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm

Big Erle

2.30pm 3pm

Chris Gillespie and the Wandering Hands Me & You & Owl on a Boat

4.30pm

BUSK STOP from 9am

THEME CONCERT Parody in Song host Big Russ

Dylan Hekimian

6pm

Mel Stjepanovic Ruby Boots Gregory North

The Ribbon Gang

Kay Proudlove

Barry Skipsey

The Go Set

SILENT FILM & MUSIC Kid Stakes Jan Preston

Bajaly Suso

Alan Blackshaw

Jonathon Bob Lynn

Dingo’s Breakfast

Senor Cabrales

Christina Mimmocchi

Mark Cryle

My Secret Window

Ballpoint Penguins

Mr Cuttlefish

The Lurkers

Modhan

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

Glover & Sorenson

Don’t Mention the Wall

Monsieur Swing

Penny & the Mystics

Humbug

THEME CONCERT Songs of Old Comrades host Big Russ

Mustered Courage

9.30pm

Rik Palieri

THEME CONCERT Accordions Go Crazy

Ray Marshall & the Bluegrass Deputies

Riogh

Karen Lynne Bluegrass Circle

Paul Mbenna & Okapi Guitar Band

Shameless Seamus & the Tullamore Dews

The Butcher Boys

Thrillbilly Stomp Handsome Young Strangers

The Woohoo Revue

Michael-John Azzopardi

Mustered Courage

11pm 11.30pm

Rick Nestler

The Go Set

10pm 10.30pm

Glover & Sorenson

Mzaza

8.30pm 9pm

The Recycled String Band

Anton Wood

Stretched

8.30am

9.30am 10am 10.30am 11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm 5pm 5.30pm 6pm 6.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 8pm 8.30pm 9pm 9.30pm 10pm 10.30pm 11pm 11.30pm

The Underscore Orkestra

12pm

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Johnny Huckle

Tim Scanlan

Jeff Lang

7.30pm 8pm

Acoustic Elements

Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective

Pukara

6.30pm 7pm

Kane Dennelly

George Mann

5pm 5.30pm

Jasmine Beth

Leonard’s Hill Dance Claire Roberts

Gregory Page

8am

9am

Lime and Steel

3.30pm 4pm

Trackside Blackboard Venue, hosted by Tantric Turtle

Chris Assaad Loti J

2pm

BLACKBOARD CONCERT from 10am

Breakfast with Poets host Gregory North

VOLUNTEERS’ PHOTOGRAPH 12.30pm in front of Grandstand

12pm

TommyPolden

Saturday 19 January

8am 8.30am 9am 9.30am 10am 10.30am 11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm

The Chapel

The Miner’s Camp

Grandstand Bar

Concerts

Concerts

Sessions Workshop

Stretched Stiltwalkers | Sacred Circus | Circus WOW Koo Wee Kapers | Heidi Hoops Black Joak Morris | Anton Wood

Stewart Holt

Craig & Simone

Battler’s Ballad

Dom Flemons

Fiona Boyes

The Simpson Three

The Con Artists

The Volatinsky Trio

4.30pm 5pm 5.30pm 6pm 6.30pm

Teifion & Gareth Mike McClellan

Kids Shows Youth Concerts

Autoharp Jam host Barbara Giamalvo

Art and Design with Dinah & Lena [All Day]

Yoga for Folk Erika Steller

F.A.R.T

Ukulele Workshop Ken Gates Kengugro Hungarian Dance Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance

Aussie Singalong with Chordeaux

Tolka Ben Scott & the Flash Coves Susanna Carman Dani Karis & Park Folk The Picture Box Orchestra The Schlockmeisters Rory McLeod

9.30pm

Fred Smith & Liz Frencham

Kayla Terry Serio’s Ministry of Truth

8.30am 9am

Gobsmacked The Sun, The Moon and The Stars

10am 10.30am 11am 11.30am

Black Joak Morris Woolly Yarn Spinning Competition host Russell Hannah

Murphy’s Puppets present Arlecchino

Belly Dance Workshop Spirit of Serpentine

Once Upon a Song

Accordion Workshop Christiaan Dolislager One Minute Wonders host Brian Bell

Murphy’s Puppets present Arlecchino

Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers

Kids Belly Dance Cinnamon Twist

Spirit of Serpentine Belly Dance

The Puddin’ Eaters

Ana Otero Flamenco

World Dance Somesing Laik Zat

Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance

YOUTH TRADITION AWARDS CONCERT

Session with Peter Ellis

CONTRA DANCE Canberra Contra Club

THEME CONCERT We Made the Steel The Roaring Forties

YOUTH CONCERT Shalani

BUSH DANCE No Such Thing

Session with Bush Music Club Session with Canberra Contra Club Good Tunes Session with David De Santi

DANCE Beatmeisters

TANGO TIME Tallatango

12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm 5pm 5.30pm 6pm

Loti J

6.30pm

Tommy Polden

7pm

Mel Stjepanovic

7.30pm

Dylan Hekimian

8pm

Blackboard

8.30pm

Miss Chiefs Blackboard Concert See MC for a spot

10.30pm 11pm

8am

9.30am

Lilli Pilli Tales

Tia Wilson

9pm

10pm

Good Tunes Session with David De Santi

Festival Choir Practice

Pat Drummond

8pm 8.30pm

Dance Workshops

SingGongGo

7pm 7.30pm

The Shed

Ana Otero Flamenco

3.30pm 4pm

George Hewison

Paul Greene & the Other Colours

2.30pm 3pm

Global Green

PIAZZA and Roving AROUND THE FESTIVAL

1.30pm 2pm

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Session

11.30pm

11.30pm

12pm

Sussana Carman

Graeme Murray

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

12pm

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SUNDAY 20 January Black Diamond Marquee

Slacky Flat Bar

Show Pavilion

Grandstand Restaurant

Nag’s Lounge

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Concerts

Humbug

Breakfast with Poets host Peter Mace

8am

8am

8.30am 9am

10.30am

WARNING - Adult Content

Don’t Mention the Wall

Dylan Hekimian

11am 11.30am

2pm

Susanna Carman

Mal Webb

Peter Mace Fred Smith & Liz Frencham

3pm

4pm

The Picture Box Orchestra Handsome Young Strangers

Riogh Miss Chiefs

5pm

Mike McClellan

5.30pm

Illawarra Pipe Band

6pm

Christine Anu

Ruby Boots

8pm

10.30am

Ruido Flamenco The Underscore Orkestra

UNION CHOIRS CONCERT The Roaring Forties THEME CONCERT WOODIE GUTHRIE SONGS host Big Russ

Pete Thomas & BlueSaltBand Big Erle Michael-John Azzopardi Thrillbilly Stomp Senor Cabrales Barry Skipsey George Mann

The Simpson Three

Glover & Sorenson Rated M+ to R Jan Preston

Rory McLeod

The Amazing 3

Vardos Chris Assaad

Mark Cryle

Tolka

Fiona Boyes

10am

11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm 5pm 5.30pm 6pm 6.30pm

Chinese Lion Dancers FINALE Choir, Orchestra, feature artists hosts Glover & Sorenson

8.30pm

The Mutual Acquaintances Shameless Seamus & the Tullamore Dews Guessing Comp Draw

BUSK STOP from 9am

DUBLINERS’ 50 YEAR TRIBUTE

PIAZZA and Roving

9.30pm 10pm

The Simpson 3

BLACKBOARD CONCERT from 10am Trackside Blackboard Venue, hosted by Tantric Turtle

9pm

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Ben Scott & the Flash Coves

Somesing Laik Zat

Lion Dancers

6.30pm

7.30pm

9.30am

Illawarra Pipe Band

4.30pm

7pm

Karen Lynne Bluegrass Circle

Lime and Steel

Dom Flemons

2.30pm

3.30pm

9am

Terry Serio’s Ministry of Truth

1pm 1.30pm

THEME CONCERT FUNNY STUFF host Big Russ

The Woohoo Revue

Jeff Lang

12pm 12.30pm

Ray Marshall & the Bluegrass Deputies

Con Artists

AROUND THE FESTIVAL Stretched Stiltwalkers Sacred Circus | Circus WOW Koo Wee Kapers Heidi Hoops | Anton Wood King & Queen of Green Black Joak Morris

Sarah - Woohoo

10am

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

8.30am

Little & Big Russ

9.30am

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The Chapel

The Miner’s Camp

Grandstand Bar

Concerts

Concerts

Sessions Workshop

8am

Global Green

Dance Workshops

8.30am 9am

10am 10.30am 11am 11.30am 12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2pm 2.30pm 3pm 3.30pm 4pm 4.30pm 5pm 5.30pm 6pm

Monsieur Swing

Little Big Smokes

Ballpoint Penguins Modhan

The Butcher Boys

Bajaly Suso

Chris Gillespie and the Wandering Hands

The Recycled String Band DRUM SESSION Beatmeisters

Christina Mimmocchi

The Lurkers

Dingo’s Breakfast

Gregory Page

Good Tunes Session with David De Santi

Sea Shanties with Rick Nestler

Gobsmacked

Tribal Jewels Dance Co

Super Kenny

Kengugro Hungarian Dance

Lilli Pilli Tales

Wiyanga Nanga Mai

King & Queen of Green

Old Time Dance Peter Ellis & friends

Stories Cynthia Hartman Circus WOW

Tribal Jewels Dance Co

Arvo Poetesses Zondrae & Sandy

Kalalaya Dance

Jindabyne Ukulele Kollective

Black Joak Morris

Mark the Sax

11.30am 12pm

1pm 1.30pm

2.30pm 3pm

4pm 4.30pm

Festival Choir Practice

Kalalaya Dance

6.30pm

5pm 5.30pm 6pm 6.30pm

Assemble for Parade depart 7pm

Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar Piper’s Wollongong Music Centre, Value $1799 National Folk Festival (28 Mar-1 Apr 2013) 2 Season and Camping Passes Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music (7-10 June 2013) 2 Long Weekend Festival Passes 4th 2014 ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL (16-19 January 2014) 2 Season Passes 5th CobargO FOLK FESTIVAL (24-26 Feb 2012) 2 Season Passes 6th 2 Double Passes to 2013 Merrigong Season Shows 7th Collection of Festival & Artists CDs 8th 1 hour Harley Ride for 2 Just Cruisin’ 9th folk by the seaside, kiama (13 October 2013) 2 Passes 10th Festival Packs - CD, T-Shirt

Pukura

1st 2nd 3rd

Black Joak Morris

Super Bartley

10.30am

3.30pm

The Puddin’ Eaters

Festival Parade Practice

Drawn at Slacky Flat Bar, 8.45pm, Sun 20 Jan 2013 1 ticket for $2 3 tickets for $5 8 tickets for $10

10am

2pm

Koo Wee Kapers

Ruido Flamenco

Jonathon Bob Lynn

Guessing Competition

9am 9.30am

Tango Workshop Tallatango

Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers

Mzaza

8.30am

12.30pm

Session with Bush Music Club

Pat Drummond

Once Upon a Song

8am

11am

Limerick Comp host Brian Bell

Festival Choir Practice

Johnny Huckle

Art and Design with Dinah & Lena [All Day]

Yoga for Folk Erika Steller

Session with Canberra Contra Club

Battler’s Ballad

Kids Shows Youth Concerts

Rik Palieri

9.30am

The Shed

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Penny and the Mystics

Paul Mbenna

Peter Ellis

ites to deliver his music in a sophisticated, world orientated, groove infused style that will have you in a feel good mood in no time! From varied musical backgrounds, they have recently formed to explore and perform their diverse musical style.

Paul Mbenna, aka Mister Paul, was a charttopping pop star before he left Tanzania for Australia in 2007. Now resident in Sydney, he has teamed up with the Okapi Guitar Band to create a live show direct from the nightclubs of Dar Es Salaam. The Okapi Guitar Band is Australia’s longest surviving Afropop group, described by Stani Goma 3PBS-FM as “an amazing group”, “proving that music has no frontiers” for their deep knowledge of African guitar band styles.

FRI 12pm-12.45pm Show Pavilion SUN 12.30pm-1.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Peter Ellis

Peter Ellis is one of Australia’s leading collectors and performers of traditional and old time Australian social dance and dance music. The tunes are performed on a variety of ‘bush instruments’ - button accordion, anglo concertina, tin whistle and mouth organ. He has been MC and musician with the Wedderburn Oldtimers Orchestra since 1979 and leads his own band - the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band.

THU 9.45pm-10.45pm Slacky Flat Bar FRI 9.45pm-10.45pm Global Green SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Rhythms SAT 9pm-10pm Black Diamond Marquee

Penny and the Mystics

This popular South Coast folk-influenced roots and reggae band has toured NSW and Queensland on a federal government Contemporary Music Touring Program grant since their last appearance at Bulli in 2011 and are off to WA in February. Fresh from the recent Sydney Blues and Roots Festival, Penny and the Mystics have prepared a special acoustic set for this year’s festival – showcasing original tracks from their critically-acclaimed album, new songs and some of their favourite folk tunes. Prepare to be enchanted by Penny Hartgerink’s soaring vocals and some very tight playing from Jedd Bradmore (bass) and Joe Winkler (drums and vocals), with special guest Ben Fowler from Southerly Change on guitar.

FRI 1.30pm-2.15pm The Chapel SAT 9.30pm-10.15pm Restaurant

Pete Thomas & BlueSaltBand are a breath of fresh air......a strong, lyrical influence over a rhythm they call “acoustic groove”. Not rock ‘n roll, not your usual folk. Pete Thomas has been joined by fellow northern Illawarra36

The Puddin Eaters

Pukura

Paul Mbenna and the Okapi Guitar Band

Pete Thomas & BlueSaltBand

Peter Mace

WED 2pm-2.50pm Folk School Buttons on Boxes THU 11-11.50am Folk School Australian Dance Tunes FRI 9.30-10.30am Grandstand Bar Morning Squeeze SAT 5pm -5.45pm Grandstand Bar Evening Squeeze SUN 12.45pm-1.30pm Global Green Old Time Dance

Peter Mace

Peter is a performance bush poet and writer who has entertained audiences at festivals and poetry competitions from Gympie to Port Fairy including the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, the Royal Easter Show in Sydney and the National Folk Festival in Canberra. Peter is the current Australian Bush Poetry Champion, and has on three occasions, won the prestigious Golden Damper Award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival for performance poetry.

FRI 1pm-1.20pm Global Green Poets on the Green FRI 6.35pm-6.55pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SUN 8am-9.45am Show Pavilion Poets Breakfast SUN 1.10pm-1.35pm Black Diamond Marquee

The Picture Box Orchestra

Combining Indian classical techniques with Jazz, Gypsy and Western Classical influences, The Picture Box Orchestra are unlike anything else you have ever seen.

The resulting music is a curious melting pot of musical genres taking the audience on a journey from slow lilting ballads to wild and uplifting dance tracks. Collectively they have worked with Nitin Sawhney, Akram Khan, Sylvie Guillem, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and The Shaolin Monks of China and more. Each of the musicians brings something unique from their own backgrounds to the project.

Individually these artists have extraordinary careers and are heralded for their work.

FRI 7.45pm-8.45pm Restaurant SAT 7pm-8pm The Chapel SUN 2pm-2.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

The Puddin Eaters

Present 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.

SAT 3pm-3.30pm The Shed SUN 3.45pm-4.15pm The Shed

Pukara

Pukara has been performing together for the past three years, bringing to life the unique music and soul of Latin America.

Pukara is made up of six multi-skilled experienced musicians who have participated in various popular Latin American bands over two decades such as Sonido de los Andes, Amaru and Ukikuna. Pukara’s music is a fusion between traditional Andean Music, original songs and contemporary Latin music. In Pukara’s music you can hear influences from African, Spanish and native South American music played with

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Riogh

The Recycled String Band

Rick Nestler

Rik Palieri

infectious energy and contagious rhythms.

guitars, percussion and several voices combining to entertain and give fresh musical and story-telling perspectives.

FRI 9.30pm-10.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 2.45pm-3.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

WED 11am-11.50am Folk School Songwriting THU 7.15pm-7.45pm Global Green FRI 7.30pm-8.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm Show Pavilion

Ray Marshall & The Bluegrass Deputies

Ray Marshall has been playing bluegrass music now for over 30 years and has now deputised a bunch of local pickers to roundup some mighty fine bluegrass music.

Rick Nestler

FRI 8pm-8.45pm Miner’s Camp SAT 6.15pm-7pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk SUN 9am-9.45am Restaurant

The Recycled String Band

The group features instruments made from recycled and reused materials. The instruments are fashioned from all sorts of items, including old hub caps, cigar boxes, tea tins, suit cases and other items found at garage sales, opportunity shops, markets and junk yards. The band is equally at home in the blues realm or junkyard roots and old time country. Formed by singer songwriter/ instrument maker Luke R Davies he is joined by multi junkyard instrumentalist Chris Mangan, Jack Jensen, Bruce Gregory and Brian Rollie Dwyer they aim to have fun, environmentally friendly and entertaining.

FRI 12.15pm-1.15pm Restaurant SAT 11pm-12am Slacky Flat Bar SUN 1.30pm-2.15pm The Chapel

The Ribbon Gang

The Ribbon Gang brings together Illawarra folk musicians from bands like Mendala and South of the Big Smoke with talented young Gymea jazz artists Belinda Robinson and Simon Ghali from the Ritmo Arch to create original performances about lesser known but intriguingly eccentric bushrangers. “Forgotten Felons. Old Bones to Hang New Songs On” melds excitement, humour and pathos to recreate these fond ne’er-do-wells with flute, keyboards,

Ribbon Gang

Rick plays a variety of musical genres; Original, Contemporary, Traditional, Country, Folk, Blues, Irish, Americana and Maritime.

He has appeared at clubs, coffeehouses, festivals, house concerts and museums across the USA and internationally. He has learned some of his most effective performance techniques playing in low waterfront dives and institutions of higher learning from St. Thomas to Toronto, New South Wales to New York City. Rick contributed his song, “The River That Flows Both Ways”, to “Tomorrow’s Children” the Grammy winning CD recorded by Pete Seeger, The Rivertown Kids and Friends.

WED 4pm-5pm Folk School Jug Band & Skiffle WED 7pm-7.30pm Nag’s Lounge FRI 6.30pm-7.30pm Restaurant SAT 10am-10.30am Music Train Roots & Folk SAT 5.15pm-6pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk SUN 12pm-12.45pm Grandstand Bar Sea Shanties

Rik Palieri

“Totem Pole” Rik Palieri is a singersongwriter performing both original and traditional songs on a variety of instruments including banjo, guitar, mouth bow, Native American flute & Polish Bagpipes Rik is author of the book The Road Is My Mistress.

Tales of a Roustabout Songster & producer of, “The Song Writer’s Notebook ON VCAM TV show which is now archived in the new Rik Palieri Collection in The Library Of Congress.

Rik has eight CDs and was featured on the Grammy nominated CD “Singing through the Hard Times, a tribute to Utah Phillips “.

The Picture Box Orchestra

WED 3pm-3.50pm Folk School Folk Style Banjo THU 2pm-2.50pm Folk School Pete Seeger Banjo THU 5.45pm-6.15pm Global Green FRI 1pm-2pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 10am-10.30am Music Train Roots & Folk SAT 4.15pm-5pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk

Riogh

Six-piece Celtic-Australian band Riogh, is steeped in the lively musicial traditions of Ireland. Their music is passionate, transcendent, physical and sublime. Where they perform, audiences are swept along on an undercurrent of energy; a vocal and musical tour-de force which is joyful and compelling, subtle, and original. Be it a classical Irish ballad, a traditional jig, a Henry Lawson lyric or a contemporary pop song, the band gives it the Riogh treatment.

Here are songs of love and loss, of hearth and homeland; musical expressions of the human spirit; songs for modern times, which draw upon the wisdom of a culture rich in values and meaning.

FRI 8pm-9pm The Chapel SAT 7.15pm-8.15pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 3pm-4pm Black Diamond Marquee

The Roaring Forties

The Roaring Forties - an archetypal trad-style harmony group with salty maritime songs and other robust musical examinations of Australian social, industrial and political history. Choruses, harmonies and wit abound. The ‘Forties will be presenting their new CD, “We Made the Steel”, during the Festival. The songs – by Robin Connaughton and John Warner – are augmented by anecdotes and slides and are based on Robin’s personal experiences working in the steel industry in Newcastle and Port Kembla during the 1960s and 70s. The songs cover a surprisingly large range of emotions and musical styles with a deal of lively accompaniment.

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The Schlockmeisters

Ruby Boots

Ruido

FRI 8.15pm-9pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SAT 6pm-7pm Grandstand Bar We Made the Steel SUN 1.45pm-2.30pm Show Pavilion

might say you don’t like country or whatever you think they are, but they do have that knack of growing on people pretty quickly.

Rory McLeod

The fabulous Rory McLeod returns to Australia for his first tour since 2008. Rory is a one-man soul band, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, a cappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, and whatever else he can get his hands on!.

He is a story-teller supreme, weaving his Cockney spruik into highly rhythmic Latin/ reggae/ blues inspired music, a one man soul band and once seen never forgotten. A true individual and unique performer, there’s nobody like Rory McLeod. Touring with his latest album ‘Swings and Roundabouts’

FRI 8.15pm-9.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 8.15pm-9.15pm The Chapel SUN 5pm-5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Imagine Flamenco fused with Blues?

Ruido have firm roots in Flamenco - the long forgotten Spanish art. They also have a good mix of Aussie humour and playfulness. Thump along to the Latino and Flamenco beats. Be captivated by soulful ballads and wailing laments. Bop along to catchy tunes. Ruido’s troupe of colourful and expressive musicians cut an explosive twist on flamenco, jumping into the rhythms to set the stage for passionate dancers. Be entranced by these evocative performances from a magical world of fiery flamenco and beguiling Aussie humour.

Russell Hannah

Rosie & The Bluesters are a vibrant local youth act performing an eclectic mix of blues, folk, jazz, and funk, with the odd Latin tang. In their second year at the festival, the band aim to keep audiences on their feet with their dynamic rhythms.

FRI 11.05am-11.25am Black Diamond Marquee FRI 8pm-8.30pm The Shed In their home state of, rather appropriately, Western Australia, Ruby Boots are hard to put in a box. Some call it country, others call it folk, or blues or folk blues or blues country or roots, traditional or… well you get the point. The one thing that most seem to agree on that they are good and getting better at every turn. See them live and you’ll be back again. Hear the recordings once and you’ll press play a second and third time. You 38

Ruido

SUN 11.30am-12.15pm Nag’s Lounge SUN 4pm-4.30pm Global Green

Rosie & The Bluesters

Ruby Boots

FRI 9.15pm-10.15pm The Chapel SAT 10am-10.30am Music Train Roots & Folk SAT 5pm-6pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 4pm-4.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

Our own cuddly Sir Big Russ, aka Russell Hannah, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal on 26 January 2011, hence the Sir. Russell proclaimed, as the new Presidento of the Folk Republic of Bulli, that his acceptance of the award would be on behalf of the ‘thousands of others’ who volunteer in the Illawarra for community events and in recognition of the folk scene as a whole. A life-long love of words has also led to co-authoring a book on Australian railway folklore, writing poetry, limericks and associating with other poets and yarn-spinners. However he still does remain a tormenter of accordion players and a lover of tripe....

THU 2.30pm-5pm Grandstand Bar Afternoon Poets FRI 4.45pm-5.45pm Slacky Flat Bar All For me Grog SAT 10am-11.15am Show Pavilion Parody Concert

SAT 12pm-1.30pm Grandstand Bar Woolly Yarns SAT 2.45-4pm Show Pavilion Songs of Old Comrades SUN 10am-11.15am Show Pavilion Funny Concert SUN 2.30pm-3.30pm Show Pavilion Woody Guthrie

Sacred Circus

A unique and talented performance arts collective based in Byron Bay, Australia.

Presenting boutique circus entertainment, Sacred Circus specialising in the spectacular, presenting inspired feature acts and roving performers to the special events industries and international arts festivals.

*Roving around the Festival

Sandy Holmes

A performance poet based in the Blue Mountains, Sandy’s quirky works dance across a range of ridiculous and sometimes serious topics. Sandy writes and recites relentless wordy verses inspired by her observations of Australian life. Her poems explore themes as diverse as Morris Dancing, performance anxiety, love, OH&S, birth, sex, social etiquette and of course poetry.

FRI 2pm-2.20pm Global Green Poets on the Green SUN 2.50pm-3.15pm Grandstand Bar Arvo Poetesses

The Schlockmeisters

The Schlockmeisters present songs to dance and swoon to, from the history of pastiche. They comb the depths of despair but don’t mind riding the crests of jubilation.

They take you to many places, from Roma road, Turkish market, SKA club to creeks and rivers. Whichever way their compass swings, they’ll leave you feeling warm inside!

The Schlockmeisters play original songs as well as sentimental sexy tunes from days gone by – it’s Brogers Creek meets Hollywood, the Village meets the Vault!

THU 8.45pm-9.15pm Global Green FRI 4.30pm-5.15pm Nag’s Lounge SAT 10am-10.30am Music Train World SAT 7.30pm-8.15pm The Miner’s Camp

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Rory McLeod

Senor Cabrales

Senor Cabrales

Shameless Seamus and the Tullamore Dews

The Simpson Three

Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie aka Seamus, traditional Irish musician, Dubliner, and renowned visual artist Alan Healy, Mental as Anything’s Bird and original bassist Stephen Coburn also a renowned sculptor, Blarney County Cork Ireland’s finest fiddler Evelyn Finnerty, Samuel Mogadisco and renowned poet on percussion and The Cockroaches’ Peter Mackie on bass.

Senor Cabrales is a group of seven traditional musicians from Australia and Spain who have come together to share their passion for the music of the Celtic areas of Europe, with a particular focus on the musical traditions of Asturias, Galicia and Brittany. Instruments include fiddle, Spanish pipes gaita, mandolin, bouzouki, flute, whistle, tenor banjo, bombarde, mandola and bodhran, interwoven with rich harmonic rhythm and driving percussion.

THU 9am-9.50am Folk School Irish Fiddle Playing THU 10-10.50am Folk School Genesis of Irish Music SAT 8.30pm-9.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 8pm-8.45pm Slacky Flat Bar

FRI 8.30pm-9.30pm Global Green Celtic Ceili SAT 3.30pm-4.15pm Restaurant SUN 2.30pm-3.15pm Nag’s Lounge Session FRI 10pm-12.05am Grandstand Bar SAT 9.15pm-12am Grandstand Bar

The Simpson Three

The Simpson Three are a trio of Celtic musicians performing predominantly Irish music - with a dash of Swing! Declan, Bec and Clancy all promise an explosive blend of traditional and contemporary tunes and songs. Their line up includes tenor banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran and guitar. The trio have recently won the Peter J Daly award, FAA youth Award and Declan Affley Awards for excellence in Traditional Irish music. These three cheeky siblings know how to have fun and promise to crank it up!

Shalani

Shalani Thomas is a local Bulli school girl, who has been singing since she was two, and started playing guitar at age eight.

Now 10 years old, Shalani plays acoustic guitar and a six string banjo which features in several of her songs. Shalani writes and sings her own songs, and also does some beautiful covers of Edie Brickell, Taylor Swift, Kasey Chambers and even Bruno Mars. Shalani has performed on stage and street at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. She won Crowd’s Favourite award at Thirroul Seaside Arts talent quest. She has also played with Australian artists Troy Cassar Daly and Carter and Carter.

FRI 2.30pm-3.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm Miner’s Camp SUN 3.45pm-4.30pm Show Pavilion

SingGongGo

SAT 11.35am-11.55am Black Diamond Marquee SAT 5.30pm-6pm The Shed

Shameless Seamus and the Tullamore Dews

Somesing Laik Zat

New Irish music supergroup Shameless Seamus and The Tullamore Dews draw on Traditional Irish music and Australian Rock. The band have just completed and released their Moginie produced debut album ‘Ballroom Of Romance’. The band features

SingGongGo is the Illawarra arm of the burgeoning SingUp phenomenon, spearheaded by the inspiring Stuart Davis. They sing arrangements by Stuart or sourced by him from a wide range of countries and styles, from folk to contemporary pop, travelling through spirituals and the wonderful acappella legacy of the world. Led by Janet Andrews, well known locally through the Wollongong Con, they sing with joy, humility, a sense of fun, and always aim for fabulousness!

SAT 3.30pm-4.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Sandy Holmes

Somesing Laik Zat

Three Latvian chicks and a relevant Englishman weave a rich, exciting tapestry of sound to get your feet moving and put a smile on your face! Be prepared to travel to Latvia and other parts of The Continent. Fiddles, double bass, accordion and voices will take you on a joyous journey of sound, where eclectic influences abound! ... The destination is merriment . . . the road is exciting . . . get ready for Somesing Laik Zat! Enjoy a culturally rich concert or join Somesing Laik Zat for their interactive musical experiences at their children’s workshop “Dance Around the World” Come along to the all ages workshop “Dance Like a Latvian” featuring folk dances from Latvian and beyond.

FRI 6.45-7.45pm Global Green Dance Like A Latvian SAT 3.45pm-4.15pm The Shed SUN 10am-10.45am Restaurant

Sophia Simoes da Silva Sophia is an emerging talent with a stunning voice. Though aged only 14, Sophia has already notched up noteworthy performances in local musical theatre and live performances She have been writing her own music for three years and plays classical guitar as well

FRI 12.35pm-12.55pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 7.25pm-7.55pm The Shed

Southern Crane Lion Dancers

Southern Crane Martial Arts Academy is a non-profit organisation teaching Chinese Kung Fu and Contemporary Martial arts. Kung Fu has a history stretching over 800 years. They aim to uphold traditional concepts and maintain an acknowledgement and respect towards our Martial Arts ancestry and culture.

SUN 4.45pm-5pm Slacky Flat Bar SUN 6.45pm-7pm Piazza

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Terry Serio

Susanna Carman

Stewart Holt

Spirit of Serpentine Bellydance Infusions

Swing Booty, the seven piece funky blues collective has been playing their lively feel good dance tunes around pubs and events around the Illawarra for the last five years. A dynamic band with a jamming vibe fusing swing to funk, reggae to blues and driving Afro beats that are sure to get your booty swinging.

THU 9.30pm-10.30pm Global Green FRI 11.30pm-12.30am Restaurant

Stewart Holt

Swingalele Orchestra

Stewart Holt is a gifted singer/songwriter who combines versatile guitar work with social commentary, storytelling and humour to engage both heart and mind.

Everybody plays! Everybody sings! Even if you can’t! They are a social group based in the Illawarra who meet regularly to learn and play the ukulele. They have been around a little over a year having grown from a small group of members of the Illawarra Jazz Club to a large friendly bunch.

THU 6.45pm-7.15pm Grandstand Bar FRI 2.45pm-3.45pm Restaurant SAT 9.30am-10.15am The Chapel

FRI 3pm-4pm Grandstand Bar SUN 9am-10am Music Train Ukulele 1

Stretched

STRETCHED are two young stilt walkers who add colour to every occasion with their vibrant costumes. Toby and Holly especially attract the children in the crowd with their bubble blowing but amaze all. Adults are fascinated and they are real crowd pleasers.

Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers

*Roving around the Festival From big cities, to small towns, at festivals and in intimate venues across Australia and the USA, American singer/songwriter, Susanna Carman, offers audiences a ‘One Woman Show’ that combines finger picking guitar, French fiddle and Appalachian Dulcimer with a, “flock of melodies that rarely sit there waiting for you to like them; they’re too busy doing that cartoon birds-aroundyour-head thing.” Bernard Zuel, SMH.

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Swing Booty

SAT 12.30pm-1pm Global Green Dance workshop SAT 2.45pm-3.15pm Global Green

THU 10am-10.50am Folk School Songwriting FRI 6.30pm-7.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Jasmine Langton

Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers

SAT 6pm-6.45pm The Chapel SUN 12.15pm-1pm Black Diamond Marquee

Bellydance Infusions- Spirit of Serpentine is a local belly dance school specialising in Fusion belly dance which fuses other dance forms and body work techniques to create muscular, illusive and eclectic belly dance.

The school is directed by Jasmine Langton who also offers tuition in traditional Oriental and American Tribal Style belly dance

Susanna Carman

Tallatango

From 1958 until 2013 the Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers have continuously promoted, taught and displayed traditional Irish Dancing at its best. It is an absolute credit to its founder, Peter McKenna, late of County Louth, Ireland, for establishing the group originally and to its current leaders and teachers, Margaret and Bill Winnett, for keeping this great tradition alive.

FRI 8pm-8.30pm Global Green Celtic Ceili SAT 2pm-2.30pm Global Green SUN 4.45pm-5.15pm Global Green

Tallatango

Argentine tango is a dance of passion and intimacy. It’s all about the connection between the dancers and the music.

TallaTango can teach all you need to

Swing Booty

know to get around the dance floor. Easy to understand instructions and basic steps will get you dancing in no time.

SAT 9pm-10.15pm Global Green SUN 9.30am-10.15am Global Green

Teifion & Gareth

Teifion and Gareth, both 19, have been playing music all the way through school, and still play together now they’ve finished. From the Southern Highlands, they play a mix of acoustic styles, playing original instrumental pieces with shredding ukuleles, and anything from Spanish Tangos to Irish reels.

FRI 5.05pm-5.25pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 9.45pm-10.30pm The Shed SAT 2.30pm-3.15pm The Miner’s Camp

Terry Serio’s Ministry of Truth

Terry Serio’s Ministry Of Truth play gorgeous and gritty Australian urban roots music. songs of love, loss, disillusion, addiction, brushes with the law, divine providence and redemption... tall tales and true that draw their musical and lyrical inspiration from the deep well of authentic roots country styles and themes with influences from Hank Williams, Lou Reed and Gillian Welch.

It began in a Surry Hills lounge room when Terry played a series of recently written songs to Jon Schofield Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls/Messengers who picked up a bass guitar and played along. And what became The Ministry was spawned.

FRI 10.30am-11.15am The Chapel SAT 9.30pm-10.15pm Miner’s Camp SUN 11.30am-12.15pm Show Pavilion

Thrillbilly Stomp

Thrillbilly Stomp have been jamming their Celtic, Cajun and Bluegrass influences into one tightly wound ball of furious folk energy. This outstanding Lismore five piece, William Bradney -mandolin / guitar / vocals, Elizabeth Edwards-

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Thrillbilly Stomp

Tim Scanlan

Tolka

Tommy Polden

accordion / vocals, Rebecca Hindmarshsix string fiddle, Nirvana Glassey -bass, Adam Button- drums / vocals has been captivating audiences near and far with their instrumental flair and three part harmonies since the bands formation in 2005.

Tommy performs his own songs with guitar accompaniment. At just 13, he has a talent for strong melodies and thoughtful lyrics that describe the world of the very young. He has performed at previous folk festivals, schools festivals, and Viva La Gong.

As well, he plays piano, and is learning classical guitar and some folk songs.

FRI 8.30pm-9.30pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 9.15pm-10.15pm Show Pavilion Americana Folk SUN 2pm-2.45pm Restaurant

SAT 10.20am-10.40am Black Diamond Marquee SAT 6.40pm-7.10pm The Shed

Tim Scanlan

Mixing old world melodies with modern beats and sounds, this world travelling one man band brings harmonica, guitar and foot percussion into a new dimension. Music explores Celtic, Reggae, Balkan, Quebecois and other styles, all surrounded by improvised shenanigans sure to make any dancer happy.

Tribal Jewels Dance Co.

Tribal Jewels Dance Co. is Illawarra’s premier Tribal Style bellydance troupe.

Artistic director and master teacher, Jacqueline Peperkamp is an award winning member of the NSW Bellydance community.

Jacqueline first formed Tribal Jewels dance troupe early 2004, which has since gone on to perform locally and nationwide. Tribal Style Bellydance is richly flavoured by gypsy dance influences from Rajasthan, India, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Turkey and tribal Asia.

THU 5.15pm-5.45pm Grandstand Bar FRI 1pm-1.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 9am-9.30am Music Train Celtic 1 SAT 12.30pm-1.15pm Slacky Flat Bar

Tolka

Formed in January 2012 but already becoming well known in the folk festival scene, Tolka perform a mix of traditional and original Irish tunes and songs, partnering with original Irish step dances. Awardwinning guitarist Robert Hillman’s driving rhythms with Cameron Hibb’s punchy banjo combined with fiddle player Hilary Glaisher’s raw melodies and Allan Evans’ lyrical flute come together to produce an eclectic traditional sound with a modern Melbournian twist. Throw in two energetic Irish dancers, Matt Harriage and Bec Voake, and Tolka is a feast for the ears and eyes.

FRI 9.45pm-10.45pm Slacky Flat Bar SAT 5pm-5.45pm The Chapel SUN 5.45pm-6.30pm Show Pavilion

THU 6.30pm-7pm Global Green SUN 10.30am-11am Global Green SUN 1.45pm-2.15pm Global Green

The Underscore Orkestra

The Underscore Orkestra plays a blend of Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz and Swing music both original and Traditional. They feature live belly dancing in the show! Their Performance evokes the old world and the new, the haunting air of sounds and movements from the east, with definite roots in the west. They are based out of Portland Oregon and have been touring the US, Canada, Europe and Central America for the past seven years. The Underscore Orkestra is also connected with the Non-Profit World Folk Traditions an organization dedicated to the development and preservation of world folk traditions thru music dance and performance art. www.WorldFolkTraditions.

Vardos

org The band’s Eastern European sound is sort of a mix between Gypsy rock big guns DeVotchKa and Gogol Bordello.

THU 12pm-1pm Folk School Gypsy Tunes FRI 5.30pm-6.30pm Black Diamond Marquee SAT 11.30pm-12.30am Restaurant SUN 12pm-12.45pm Restaurant

Union Choirs Concert

The Sydney Trade Union Choir, Newcastle Peoples Chorus and the Illawarra Union Singers combine to sing songs of peace, protest, the environment and justice as well as a few political songs!

SUN 12.30pm-1.30pm Show Pavilion

Vardos

Livewire violinist Alana Hunt shreds through seductive serenades and hurtling wedding dances chased by Kirri double bass, and Sofia accordion with burning vocal laments from the Balkans. Vardos have roamed extensively through Eastern Europe learning from Roma gypsy musicians in Transylvanian villages, Bucharest kitchens and Hungarian music schools. Formed by Alana in 1993, Vardos has performed extensively in Australia, Europe, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Memphis Tennessee and appeared on Spicks and Specks ABC TV . They have supported The Cat Empire and Gipsy Kings and have been nominated and shortlisted for Aria, Golden Fiddle and BBC Radio3 World Music Awards.

FRI 4.30pm-5.15pm The Chapel SAT 10.45am-11.30am Black Diamond Marquee SUN 5pm-5.45pm Restaurant

Vic Chapman

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 5.45pm-6pm Slacky Flat Bar Welcome-Country

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Wongawilli

The Woohoo Revue

The Volatinsky Trio

The Volatinsky Trio

Wongawilli

The Volatinsky Trio plays music laced with the flavours of Russia and the Balkans on an exotic combination of instruments.

They have headlined at The National Folk Festival 2010 & 2012 and the Fairbridge Festival WA. Lucy Voronov from Minsk Belarus is one of the great players of cimbalom hammer dulcimer. Cellist Anatoli Torjinski Odessa, is renowned for his brilliant jazz/world-style improvisations.

Kiev-trained Stephen Lalor guitar & Russian domra works with Australian and Asian orchestras as a mandolin specialist.

Their CD Troika is out through Planet.

“... Wongawilli Band, based in the culturallyrich Illawarra region are nationally recognised as one of, if not the, finest exponents, collectors and presenters of Australian traditional ‘Bush’ music. Their stage performances are distinctively ‘Australian’ whilst having a wide general appeal with their lively rhythms and music coupled with lyrics which frequently carry the wry humour of the Australian ‘bushie’... Bernard Bolan

WED 8pm-10.30pm Global Green FRI 9pm-10pm Grandstand Bar Alan Scott Traditions Concert SUN 9pm-10pm Slacky Flat Bar Dubliners Concert

FRI 11.30am-12.30pm Black Diamond Marquee FRI 9pm-10pm Restaurant SAT 1.30pm-2.15pm The Miner’s Camp

The Woohoo Revue

“… The Woohoo sound is a frenzied blur of Balkan, gypsy, swing and jazz. You know the kind of sound I´m shooting at; the kind that makes you dance by kicking your legs about haphazardly and spinning until you can feel your brain burning.” “There is something decidedly lusty and nocturnal about this band’s music that seems sure to unleash the sweetest and most reckless passions … something very ‘Johnny Depp’ about The Woohoo Revue. the glint in the eye; the swashbuckling irreverence; the wicked yet knowing smile; the zesty circus-tent glamour; and that rare and precious ability to be both irrevocably left-field and fabulously popular at the same time.”

Whiskey Dram

Featuring Russell Martin - singer/guitar/ mandolin/banjo and Lachlan Thompson – bass, Whiskey Dram are a high energy folk duet from north east Victoria, with a twist for sea shanties and drinking songs.

THU 9.45pm-10.15pm Grandstand Bar FRI 11.30am-12.15pm Nag’s Lounge

Wiyanga Nanga Mai

Wiyanga Nanga Mai is an Indigenous and non-Indigenous dance troupe. They are 14 women who are mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers who believe in health and well-being for not just themselves but their families and communities. They spread a message of ‘ it’s never too late to use it or you lose it’. This approach to well-life with movement through contemporary music and humour is a good mix of staying, maintaining and feeling good.

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Youth Traditions Awards

The 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival will feature the inaugural Youth Traditions Awards to encourage and celebrate young artists who perform traditional folk songs and tunes.

Young artists will aged between nine and 25 will be have the chance to perform in the Youth Traditions Award concert

FRI 4.30pm-5.15pm The Shed SAT 4.30pm-5.15pm The Shed

Zondrae King

Zondrae sees the world through a ‘Mother’s Eye’ and writes from the heart. She recently was runner up in Far North Qld ABC Radio poetry comp in a field of over 235. She continues to write and perform in a unique way drawing from her experiences of life at Lightning Ridge and travel throughout Asia and Australia. Covering everything from her ‘operation’ to the Southern Cross she is sure to have selected a poem to perform that will touch most festival goers.

THU 3pm-4pm Folk School Poetry FRI 2.20pm-2.40pm Global Green Poets on the Green SUN 2.25pm-2.50pm Grandstand Bar Arvo Poetesses

Zumpa

Be transported with this ensemble to forgotten fishing villages, moonlit olive groves, and a hard life under a hot sun where peasants play music to celebrate life with a fierce sense of humour. They provide the sounds and energy of folk, gypsy and Italian world music woven expertly together to provide a truly spaghetti and meatballs experience, Buonissimo!

THU 12pm-12.50pm Restaurant Wiyanga Nanga Mai

SUN 12pm-12.30pm Global Green

FRI 8.45pm-9.45pm Show Pavilion SAT 10.15pm-11.15pm Black Diamond Marquee SUN 11am-11.45am Slacky Flat Bar

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2013 Illawarra Folk Festival Organising Committee (aka Bulli Ministry of Folk) Thanks to the following dedicated volunteers who’ve provided more than 5,000 hours of effort as the Festival Organising Committee.

Steering Committee Russell Hannah, Graeme Morrison, Neil Rowsell, Peter O’Neill, Rod and Judy Cork, Bruce and Robyn Jackson, Mark Doran, David De Santi Safety Committee Rod Cork, Greg Adams, Bob Smith, Gary Lebsanft Folk Club President/Festival Chairman Russell Hannah Folk Club Secretary Graeme Morrison Artistic Director David De Santi Marketing and Media Director Peter O’Neill Marketing and Promotions David De Santi, Peter O’Neill Operations and Project Director Neil Rowsell Advertising David De Santi Artist Accommodation Suzi Wakefield, Tania De Santi, Anne Proudlove Artistic Setup Lana Patrin Artist Liaison & Registration Anne Proudlove Blackboard / Youth Concerts Dave Oliphant Booking Committee David De Santi, Russell Hannah, Graeme Morrison Brochure / Poster Distribution Helen Wilson Camping Mikaela Ackerman Choirs Mairi Petersen Communications & Emergency Rod Cork Construction Simon Leamon, Dan Kuit Drumming Events Damion Sterling Electrical Services Graeme Murray, Reg Murray Festival Bar Janet Barnes, Graeme Morrison Festival Hotline Robyn Jackson Festival Imagery and Graphic Design Reg Mombassa, Pedro Altuna, David De Santi Festival Office and Complimentary Tickets Robyn and Bruce Jackson Festival Shop Leta Webb and Shane Moon

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Festival Site Planning David De Santi, Peter O’Neill, Dan Kuit, Rod Cork, Neil Rowsell Festival Survey Bulli Rotary Club First Aid Greg Adams Folk Summer School Ann Lehmann, David De Santi Grants and Awards Russell Hannah, David De Santi Instrument Lock-Up Sue Bromham Internet Site / Newsletters David De Santi, Scott Smith MC & Venue Management Russell Hannah, Samuel De Santi, David De Santi Media Nick Hartgerink Music Train Brian Dunnett Photography Graeme Morrison, Julia Trotti Pickup & Return Rod Cork Raffle Bulli Rotary Club Recycling Sam Emery / Green Connect Safety Gary Lebsanft Security Graeme Morrison Signage Helen Wilson Site Setup & Packdown Dan Kuit Site Services & Stores Tony Foley Social Media Sal Harris Sound Samuel De Santi, David De Santi Souvenir Programme David De Santi, Pedro Altuna Sponsorship David De Santi, Anne Cantle, Peter O’Neill Stalls Judy and Rod Cork Stores Tony Foley Ticketing Bruce and Robyn Jackson Ticket Sales Robyn Jackson Traffic Mike Traynor /Tony Cory Transport Terry Cole Treasurer, Folk Club Mark Doran Video Javier Valledor (Why Documentaries), Ray Gurney Volunteers Therese and John Driscoll Volunteer Lounge & Catering Suzi Wakefield

The 28th 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.

• 2013 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 during the Festival

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 Top Up desk in the Slacky Flat Bar and offer to help, or contact us regarding the next Festival.

Join the 2014 Festival Organising Committee

If you feel enthused by the festival and its survival you might like to become part of the organising committee. Send an email with your details and interest to volunteers@ illawarrafolkfestival.com.au

Volunteer Registration for 2014 Festival Go to www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au from October 2013

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Thank You! Hi everyone, Welcome to the 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival. Our programming committee has again put together an excellent programme for your enjoyment, and I’m sure you’re going to have a wonderful time.

As always, the festival is the culmination of a year of planning and organising by our steering committee and other dedicated individuals. It is very rewarding to be involved with these people and these activities, and, if you are at all interested in being a part of this, please let one of our festival management team know. These are the people wearing the blue vests. We welcome new faces of all ages. Indeed, we need new people to ensure that our festival benefits from new ideas, and so that our festival has people to take it into the future.

The first step this year, as always, was to conduct a debrief shortly after the 2012 festival. The steering committee then set in place working groups for the following activities: •

2013 site planning;

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Ticketing;

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Marketing and media;

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Safety;

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Operations.

From July onwards, we had to really start focusing on the nitty-gritty of getting the 2013 festival set up properly. More people became involved, and specific functional meetings were held regularly for activities including: •

Waste management;

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huge amount of volunteer hours in leadership roles both throughout the year and during the festival itself. Our festival depends on each of these people as well as the other 300+ volunteers who fill their teams.

I extend a big thank you to all our volunteers who make all this possible. Let’s enjoy the 2013 version of our festival, and hope that we are blessed with good weather throughout.

Neil Rowsell Project/Operations Director

Welcome to the 2013 Illawarra Folk Festival. Despite all the dramas of organising the festival with a volunteer committee, we can promise you an even more exciting and enjoyable festival this year.

Having just come back from attending a number of music festivals across NSW and Victoria (and leaving aside my natural bias) I think that we have one of the best well-rounded folk festivals in Australia.

While we aim to keep the festival at a comfortable size, we have also managed to squeeze in more attractions and reorganised some of the venues to improve the sound.

The festival is jam packed with a great variety of artists, whether you like the more traditional folk or bluegrass acts or love to dance to the gypsy bands. Beside the great music, there is plenty of fun to be had at the workshops, blackboard concerts, dance, Green Music Train, poet’s breakfast or just chilling out and watching the people go by.

We’re also pleased to support the younger musicians who will be the future of folk, through youth scholarships to the music school or the opportunity to play at the youth concerts or blackboard venues. This year we will be expanding our social media input and hope to have photos, videos and comments up on Facebook as events unfold at the festival and of course we will be continuing our twitter feeds of exciting events as they occur.

By December, regular site visits to the Bulli Showground were being undertaken as the 2013 festival loomed.

A special thanks should go towards all the people who have assisted in promoting the festival in the Marketing and Media area - you have been a great team to work with. In particular, an enormous thank you to Dave De Santi who looked after the Marketing and Media area while I was away. The team is slowly growing which enables volunteers to gain a variety of experiences, however we are always looking for new volunteers to assist us in publicising the festival, as there are such a variety of roles to perform.

I won’t mention specific people here, but the 2013 Festival Organising Committee is listed separately in this publication. There are some 50 names in this list, and these are the people who contribute a

Peter O’Neill Marketing and Media Director

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

www.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 30 years. You can join the Club and receive discounts to the regular concerts.

Folk Club membership forms are available from the website and the Festival Reception.

www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au

Are you enjoying the music?

Hear music like this all through the year!

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

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

As a member of the folk club you will: • receive monthly newsletters informing you of upcoming folk concerts • be eligible for discount tickets to our regular concerts • have regular updates of all folk club activities throughout the year 62

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Upcoming Folk Events in 2013 Join the Illawarra Folk Club to get discounted entry to concerts.

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY, 6pm House Concert George Mann (USA) & Rick Palieri (USA) Shellharbour – bookings: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY, 7.30pm Josefina Paulsson (Sweden) Nykelharp & Fiddle, Eric Erdman (USA) City Diggers Wollongong SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY, 7.30pm Vin Garbutt (UK) City Diggers Wollongong 22-24 FEBRUARY Cobargo Folk Festival 8-11 MARCH Port Fairy Folk Festival SUNDAY 10 MARCH, 4pm Don’t Mention the Wall (Germany) Wongawilli Hall 15-17 MARCH Blue Mountains Music Festival

Josefina Paulsson

SATURDAY 16 MARCH, 7.30pm St Patrick’s Celebration - Breige Murphy (Ire) City Diggers Wollongong TUESDAY 25 MARCH, House Concert Himmerland Band (Denmark) Minnamurra – bookings: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au

28 MARCH – 1 APRIL National Folk Festival FRIDAY 5 APRIL, 7.30pm Pukara (South American) City Diggers Wollongong MONDAY 15 APRIL, 2pm, House Concert Sarah Deere-Jones Celtic Harpist (Cornwall) Minnamurra – bookings: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au

Vin Garbutt

SATURDAY 20 APRIL, 7.30pm Bajali Suso. Kora Player from Gambia City Diggers Wollongong 25-28 APRIL Folk Club Tin Hare train trip to Gulgong FRIDAY 3 MAY, 7.30pm Ami Williamson City Diggers Wollongong SATURDAY 18 MAY, 7.30pm Locals Night City Diggers Wollongong FRIDAY 31 MAY, 7.30pm Eleanor McEvoy (Ire) City Diggers Wollongong 7-10 JUNE 5th Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Join the Illawarra Folk Club tour

SATURDAY 15 JUNE, 7.30pm The Borderers (SA) City Diggers Wollongong SATURDAY 20 JULY, 7.30pm Hither and Yon, Shennanigans, Barbershop Quartet City Diggers Wollongong

Himmerland

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST, 7.30pm, Wee Willi Fest Concert Wongawilli, Colonial Dancers & friends CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG SATURDAY 17 AUGUST, 7.30pm, Songs of Henry Lawson Christine Wheeler & Band CITY DIGGERS WOLLONGONG 18-22 SEPTEMBER Turning Wave Festival Yass 25-27 OCTOBER Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 16-19 JANUARY 2014 29th Illawarra Folk Festival

www.illawarrfolkclub.org.au info@illawarrafolkfestival.com.au 1300 887 034

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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 IIlawarra Folk Festival has 12 venues including a Festival and 2 food and market areas – the Global Green and the Piazza. All of the venues are within the confines of the Bulli Showground.

Black Diamond Marquee

Grandstand Bar Sessions and Concerts

Concerts

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 concert and spoken word events such as the Woolly Yarnspinning and Limericks Competition.

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.

Grandstand Restaurant

The Piazza

Outdoor entertainment

Concerts, Workshop

Open air stage in the middle of the track area between the Black Diamond Marquee and The Shed venue. Enjoy a food, coffee and other refreshments while watching dance, street theatre, circus and the passing crowd.

This is upstairs in the Grandstand building and is used from Thursday lunchtime 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 Mediterranean Style!

Slacky Flat Bar Concerts

Show Pavilion

A building under the Grandstand that can seat up to 500 persons. It forms part of the Festival Bar area. It hosts many ‘folk pub’ style performers. It is used on Thursday evening for the Opening Charity Concert and then from Friday evening to Sunday evening. The Bar stocks a number of Coopers Beers, wines, cider and soft drinks.

Concerts, Workshops 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.

The Chapel

The Shed

Concerts, Workshops

Kids Festival, Youth Children are entertained in this area from Friday to Sunday during daylight hours. Youth folk concerts are held on Friday and Saturday evenings.

AUSTRALIA’S DEADLIEST INDUSTRIAL DISASTER A HISTORY OF COAL MINING IN THE ILLAWARRA

Nag’s Lounge

Miner’s Camp

Concerts

Concerts

The southern part of the huge Horse Stables will be converted into an intimate concert venue.

This venue returns to the Grevillea Park Gates area. The Bulli is renowned for its mining heritage, hence the name.

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Outdoor entertainment Sandra Pires & Joanna Jordan

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Trackside Blackboard & Cafe

The Global Green Stage is a Pavilion Tent over a large, specially constructed wooden floor. It will feature dance demonstrations, dances workshops and outdoor entertainment.

The stage ‘Theother Great Australian Lockout’ . will be surrounded by food and market stalls to create a ‘piazza’ environment.

In 1929 one of the darkest chapters in Australian Supported Multicultural industrial history wasby written in blood and bitterness on the Northern Coalfields of NSW … miners Communities Council of10,000 Illawarra.

This a new venue adjacent to the Grandstand Bar and at the trackside finishing post. It’s where unbooked artists get a chance to perform Beneath Black Skies LAST STAND AT NYMBOIDA featuring Blackboard, and other Two of Australia’s largest industrial disasters took concerts.

See the Tantric Turtle folks to place within twenty years and kilometres of each Last Stand At Nymboida is a tale of defiance and mateship. 3 get aminers spotinand refreshments. other in the Illawarra. How did coalmining shape the one for of Australia's most primitive coalmine, faced w men and women who lived the mining life?

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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 Illawarra escarpment.

It features a beautiful grassed and ambient area for acoustic style concerts.

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