July 12-15 2018
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The Satsuki Odumura Koto Ensemble SAT 14th 4:30pm MEMORIAL HALL SUN 15th 12:00pm MEMORIAL HALL The Satsuki Odamura Koto Ensemble was established in 2010 comprising the standard 13-string koto, the 17-string bass koto, as well as the Shamisen. Although they are traditional Japanese instruments, the ensemble has worked with a number of musicians from other genres, creating a reputation of power and elegance, and a dynamic stage presence. They have featured at various venues and festivals both locally and abroad, including TEDx (SYD) and ABC’s Music Deli program which was recorded for ABC Radio Classic FM.
Dustyesky
Ethno Folk Orchestra
SAT 14th 9:15pm MEMORIAL HALL SUN 15th 12:00pm GOLF CLUB (WORKSHOP)
THURS 12th OPENING NIGHT MEMORIAL HALL FRI 13th 5:00pm ST MARGARET’S HALL SAT 14th 2:00pm SHOWGROUND HALL SAT 14th 9:00m ST MARGARET’S HALL SUN 15th 12:00pm SHOWGROUND HALL SUN 15th 8:30pm ST MARGARET’S HALL
It’s hard to imagine 28 men meeting every week in Mullumbimby to share beers and sing Russian songs. None of them have a connection to Russia, or even speak the language, yet Dustyesky have gained notoriety both here and in the motherland for their stunning renditions of Red Army and folk songs. Since forming in 2014 for The Mullum Music Festival – the lads have smashed performances at Falls Festival, Woodford Folk festival, Womadelaide, Mellbourne Spiegeltent as part of the Melbourne Fringe festival, and are now excited to return to Bellingrad!
Join Ethno Folk Orchestra and some of the best young folk artists from across Australia and around the world, as they uplift and inspire with their new collaborations and interpretations of traditional tunes, highlighting the diversity of origins with a strong focus on Indigenous Australian culture and traditional song-lines.