2016 Fairbridge Festival Program Book

the 24th fairbridge festival 15-17 april 2016

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Welcome to

FESTIVAL 2016

It is my great pleasure, once again, to invite you into this fabulous event that we share each year. I am immensely proud of the program presented here. Despite tough times in the arts sector, it is clear that Fairbridge Festival is resilient and remains a consistently compelling and inclusive event, with a program as diverse as the audience who enjoy it.

Fairbridge Festival truly is a festival for and of the people – the ‘folk’, if you like! Consider for a moment this definition of a folk festival: “more than a diversity of folk music which only attracts a certain audience, it is a festival that embraces a diversity of folk coming together to enjoy all sorts of music”. For me this is a truer definition of what Fairbridge Festival offers.

This is my second festival as Artistic Director. I heartily thank our brilliant team of programmers, assistant directors and artists support staff for all the work they have done. Be it the wonderful children’s program or the stunning line-up at the new “Backlot” venue (formerly Youthopia); the passion of our programmers is critical to the success of the festival. This of course is underpinned by an administration team and board that share an equal passion for all we do. I know that barely a day passes without them thinking about our core business, our visions for the future and making sure the experience for you, our treasured audience, is rich and rewarding.

The program is now in your hands and I invite you to enjoy every corner of it. Beneath the beautiful design of this booklet sits many a hidden treasure, and your festival experience will be all the more rewarding for taking the time to delve into these pages. The program is layered and rich, the bounty deep. Have a brilliant time!

Rod Vervest Artistic Director

fairbridge festival patrons

BERNARD CARNEY

WEST AUSTRALIAN AWARDWINNING FOLK TROUBADOUR

BEN ELTON

MULTI-AWARD WINNING INTERNATIONAL RACONTEUR, PLAYWRIGHT, AND AUTHOR

LUCKY OCEANS

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN AND RADIO ANNOUNCER

GINA WILLIAMS

AWARD-WINNING NOONGAR SINGER-SONGWRITER

ANDREW WINTON

AWARD-WINNING WEST AUSTRALIAN SINGERSONGWRITER

thanks to our generous supporters

SPECIAL THANKS TO ACCOLADE WINES IRISH CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL VERVE ST DESIGN

THANKS TO 2015 PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS: TED DANA, COLIN DIXON, ANNALIESE FRANK, ADAM GREEN, CRAIG HYDE, GENEVIEVE LEONARD, KIERAN MACFARLANE, TONY MCDONOUGH, LUCY RICHARDSON-COOKE, CHRIS WEBSTER.

A-Z INDEX ALBERT GRAY 4 AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS 28 ANDREW WINTON 8 ANDY BAYLOR’S CAJUN COMBO 9 ANIMAL YOGA 28, 34 ARRR IS FOR ADVENTURE 28 ART JAM! 27 ARTY BRELLAS MAGIC 28 BAKER SUITE, THE 13 BEEZ, THE 14 BULLHORN 16 CAMERA STORY 27 CARLA GENEVE 4 CARUS THOMPSON 2 CAT AND CLINT 8 CHRIS MATTHEWS 5 CO:3 30 COMPANY, THE 6 CONTACT IMPROVISATION 30 CURTIN UNIVERSITY 35 DAVEY CRADDOCK & THE SPECTACLES 5 DEVON SPROULE 15 DOUBLE ENTENDRE 18 EASTWINDS 19 EDIE GREEN 15 FAIR MAIDS OF PERTH 31 FAIRY JEM 28 FÁSTA 10 FREDDIE WHITE 7 FREE LITTLE LIBRARY 28 FREEWHEELER, THE 10 GALLOPING FOXLEYS 5 GLENN B SWIFT 28 GOOD FOOD FOR COOL DUDES 27 GORDIE TENTREES 7 GREG HASTINGS AND MILLY TAYLOR 29 HAIRBALL STREET THEATRE 25 HONKEY NUT HOEDOWN 27 INGLORIOUS BARDSTERS 20 IRIS 11, 27 IRISH CEILÍ DANCING WITH HILARY MCKENNA 30 JACOB DIAMOND 13 JACOB WYLDE 2 JARON FREEMAN-FOX 17 JESSE TEICHELMAN HIP HOP N’LOCK URBAN 30 JORDAN MCROBBIE 9 JONES OF A.R.K 20 JUNKADELIC BRASS BAND, THE 25, 27 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN 28 LES CARAMELLES 31 LITTLE NOTES 28 LOADED DOG 20 LOREN KATE 2 LOS KUMBIA KILLERS 19 MAD TATTERS MORRIS 31

CONTENTS MAE TRIO, THE 3 MESSER’S LORE 17 NADIA REID 3 NDORSE 29 NEIL MURRAY 4 ONE UP, TWO DOWN 6 ORIGAMI FOLDING 27 PEACE FLAGS 27 PERTH KUKULECZKA GROUP 30 PERTH MORRIS MEN 31 PHIL DONCON’S PAINT STORM 29 PHILLIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN 10 PINCH POT PROJECT 28 PINJARRA SHS SWING BAND 32 PIONEERS, THE 20 PLAYBACK THEATRE 37 POETS BREAKFAST WITH PHIL GRAY 20 POWDERKEG REUNION 6 PUB JIVE & ROCK’N’ROLL SCHOOL 31 RACOO CHARLES WITH THE MOKE FOLK 15 RAINBOW YOGIS CHILDREN’S YOGA 28 RANT STEPPING 31 RECYCLED STRING BAND, THE 9, 27 RED SEA PEDESTRIANS 19, 31 RILEY PEARCE 12 RUBY PAINTS ON PEOPLE 27 SAMBANISTAS 25 SCOTCH COLLEGE VOICES 32 SEGALOYA 31 SHANTY CLUB 11, 27 SHELTER 20 SIAR 10 SIDESHOW ALLIES, THE 12 SIMON AND TAMMY LONDON 5 SOULEIADO 30 SPIRALLING SIGHT 27 STAR-TRACKERS 29 SWING IT! 31 SUPPERCLUB REVUE 32 TAOIST TAI CHI 34 THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD 14 TACKY TIKI TOTEMS 27 TINPAN ORANGE 12 TO THE ENDS OF THE VERSE 27 TOMMYHAWKS, THE 18 TONY MCMANUS & BEPPE GAMBETTA 16 TOTES RIDIC 29 TRI-ME WEAVE A PAPER TRIANGLE 27 TWO-BAR ALMOST INSTANT BAND UPTOWN BROWN 25 VOICEMAIL 11 WAAGL - RAINBOW SERPENT PROJECT 34 YOGATEENS 27 YOGA ABD SOUND MEDITATION 34 ZEN GARDEN 34

CONTEMPORARY FOLK 2-4 ALT COUNTRY 5 ROOTS AND AMERICANA 6-9 TRAD FOLK AND VOICE 10-11 FOLK FUSION 12-15 WORLD AND FRENETIC FOLK 16-19 AUSSIE FOLK 20 FOLK WIT 20 FRIDAY PROGRAM GRID 21 SATURDAY PROGRAM GRID 22 SUNDAY PROGRAM GRID 23 MAP 24 ON THE STREET 25 JOIN THE PARADE 25 BACKLOT PROGRAM GRID 26 YOUTH ART SPACE 27 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 28-29 DANCE WORKSHOPS 30-31 SPECIAL CONCERTS 32 SUPPERCLUB REVUE 32 WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS 33 HEALTH AND SPIRIT 34 SUSTAINABILITY 35 PLAYBACK THEATRE WORKSHOPS 37 GENERAL INFORMATION 43 FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL TEAM 44 RAFFLE 44

Fairbridge Festival is presented by: FolkWorld Inc. P.O. Box 2023 Marmion WA 6020 T: (08) 9246 3311 E: event@fairbridgefestival.com.au www.fairbridgefestival.com.au We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Nyoongar boodjar and we pay respects to the Elders past, present and future of the Binjareb/ Pinjarup language group of Nyoongar boodjar.

Next year's festival 21-23 April, 2017 (last weekend of April school holidays) and our 25th year!

Following year: 20-22 April 2018

CONTEMPORARY FOLK LOREN KATE

An utterly captivating performer and brilliant storyteller.

Loren relies heavily on her lyrical narratives.

Her music is sincere and hardy, but capped with a sweet voice and sensitive acoustic guitar. Til Night Meets The Sun, Loren's latest release came to fruition after winning the Telstra Road To Discovery, Australia's most authentic grassroots talent development program. The award also sent Loren over to Nashville to perform at the 2015 Americana Festival. SA

"Last time Loren Kate played at Fairbridge Festival 'I saw her make an absolutely packed church cry."

HARRY JAMES ANGUS

SAT CHAPEL SAT MANDJA SUN DJINDALUX

12:30 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM

Carus Thompson

A truly independent Australian troubadour carving a full time living from his craft.

One of this country's favourite folk-rock artists. An engaging, emotive and energetic perfomer. A singer-songwriter who knows how to rock the house with his all out "Springsteen" approach to an acoustic gig. WA FRI SAT SAT SUN

HOOPLA RUBY’S GUS’S BAR RUBY’S

8:15 PM 5:00 PM 10:45 PM 3:15 PM

Jacob Wylde

The better part of 19-year-old Jacob Wylde’s teenage years have been spent writing music and playing in various bands.

His latest EP It’s All About To Go is a restrained and beautiful folk album, recorded in his home. WA

This is a local young talent worth checking out.

SAT BACKLOT SUN BACKLOT

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10:50 AM 2:00 PM

nadia reid "...excellent songs aided by a touch of tremolo here, a pinch of e-bow there, effects that could be a case study in how to deepen but never overwhelm a folk song's simple flavour" SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

With a gloriously fresh and eloquent new folk sound, 24-year-old Nadia Reid has claimed her place as one of New Zealand's most evocative and profound young songwriters. From sparse and fragile melancholia to beautifully brutal lyricism, her songs are as panoramic as the vast open landscapes of her homeland. NZ FRI SAT SAT SUN

CHAPEL 7:00 PM DJINDALUX 11:45 AM BACKLOT 6:45 PM CHAPEL 3:30 PM

AIMEE CANE

THE Mae Trio

“The Mae Trio has made a meteoric mark on the national acoustic music scene” RHYTHMS

Stellar three-part harmonies, complex arrangements and lyrical sophistication.

With their roots firmly planted in folk tradition, Australian award-winning band, The Mae Trio: a breath of fresh air on the contemporary folk scene. Recipients of the Folk Alliance Australia Youth Award, the prestigious Maton Class Act Award and the NFSA Folk Recording of the Year for their debut album Housewarming, these youngsters are on a rapid rise. VIC FRI RETREAT 2:15 PM (WORKSHOP) FRI DJINDALUX 6:30 PM SAT CHAPEL 10:30 AM SAT CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO) SAT BACKLOT SUN MANDJA

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CONTEMPORARY FOLK Neil Murray

"There's no one quite like him in America - but I'd rank him with Jackson Browne, Townes Van Zandt and Rodney Crowell in the singer-songwriter pantheon."

JOHN LOMAX III, NASHVILLE BASED INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT

One of the country's finest and enduring songmen, Neil Murray was a founding member of the Warumpi Band which, over three albums and twenty years of performing, thrust contemporary indigenous music into mainstream Australia. He is the man behind such landmark classics as My Island home, Blackfella Whitefella and Jailanguru Pakarnu (Out From Jail).

Enjoying a solo career since 1989, he has released twelve remarkable solo albums - the latest being Bring Thunder and Rain. VIC FRI DJINDALUX 5:30 PM SAT CHAPEL 3:15 PM SUN CLUBHOUSE 10:00 AM (IN COMVERSATION) SUN MANDJA 2:00 PM

Carla Geneve Albany songbird

Youthful enthusiasm, powerful vocals, astute song writing and an energetic multi-instrumental performance. Carla was the worthy winner of the performance category in this festival’s Quest song writing competition in 2015.

WA SAT DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (STAR HAVEN CONCERT) SUN CHAPEL

Albert Gray

A rare breed of singer/songwriter

Albert Gray is a rare breed of singer/songwriter from the Kimberley playing soul-folk with a misty undercurrent and gripping dynamic, building on blazing guitar work. Gifted a guitar by John Butler, and with songwriting nurtured by Mama Kin, Broome’s Albert Gray is definitely one to watch. This young Kimberley songwriter binds his audience with astounding guitar work and a voice that growls and soars. WA SAT DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (STAR HAVEN CONCERT) SAT BACKLOT SUN BACKLOT

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11:40 AM 2:45 PM

12:30 PM

Davey Craddock

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AND The Spectacles An award-winning supergroup of WA musicians whose melding of highly-local themes with Americana sounds has received rave reviews around the country.

With the sound of WA’s wideopen landscapes, boomtown growing pains and endless suburban sprawl, this award-winning Perth group meld Americana, soul, country and ‘50s rock & roll to rave reviews. WA

“A storyteller of extraordinary talent”

RTR FM FEATURE ALBUM REVIEW

FRI HOOPLA 9:30 PM SAT RUBY’S 9:30 PM SUN DINING HALL 4:15 PM

Galloping Foxleys Country, bluesy, rocky, croony folk-fiends!

Half country, half blues, and the rest is just stunning good looks. Freo’s Galloping Foxleys were originally formed by bar staff at Mojo’s and are quickly becoming well known for their raucous live shows. WA

Chris Matthews Kimberley-based guitaristextraordinaire

Mighty impressive guitar playing and a larger-than-life stage presence from Kununurra. He’s not folk, country, blues, roots or bluegrass – he’s all of them at once.

WA FRI

RETREAT (WORKSHOP)

1:00 PM

FRI GUS’S BAR 4:00 PM SAT RUBY’S 12:00 PM SUN DINING HALL 12:30 PM

FRI CLUBHOUSE 1:00 PM (WORKSHOP) FRI SAT SAT SUN

BACKLOT BACKLOT RUBY’S BACKLOT

7:40 PM 12:40 PM 3:45 PM 3:30 PM

Simon & Tammy London

Simon and Tammy London resonate. The chemistry of their voices, the harmonies that lay together, can deliver you to a special place. WA SAT CHAPEL 9:30 AM SAT DINING HALL 1:00 PM SUN RUBY’S 11:15 AM

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ROOTS & AMERICANA

one up TWO down One Up, Two Down hail from three countries joined by the Pacific Ocean. They bring together raw old-time groove, bluegrass dexterity and folk storytelling. No barrier is too great to stand between musicians with a powerful musical connection and One Up, Two Down is a perfect example of music bringing people together. VIC FRI CHAPEL 8:00 PM SAT BACKLOT 3:45 PM

SUN BACKLOT 11:15 AM SUN CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO)

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Gordie Tentrees with Jaxon Haldane

Deeply personal and moving, melodic and uplifting and lyrically rich.

These are the songs that will tear your heart out, one note at a time. Master storyteller and multi-instrumental performer Gordie Tentrees has arrived. Yukon based and Ontario raised: farm boy, golden glove boxer, school teacher, youth counsellor turned folk artist; Tentrees has released six records. He will be performing with Jaxon Haldane playing banjo, mandolin, fiddle saw, and two cigarbox guitars. CANADA FRI DJINDALUX 8:30 PM SAT MANDJA 3:00 PM SAT MANDJA 7:00 PM (CANADIAN SHOWCASE) SUN CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO)

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ROOTS & AMERICANA

Cat and Cl i nt Appalachian Old-Time Bluegrass Australian style!

Cat and Clint play old time music, featuring sweet vocal harmonies, claw-hammer banjo, banjo-ukelele and driving fiddle tunes. Predominantly traditional Southern American, they mix it up with some originals, a touch of blues and some vintage country. VIC SAT CLUBHOUSE 2:15 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO) SAT CHAPEL 6:45 PM SUN RUBY’S 1:15 PM SUN CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO)

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The Recycled String Band are festival favourites with their great sense of fun, musicianship and fine songs

THE Recycled String Band Blues, junkyard roots and old-time country.

Hubcaps, cigar boxes, toys, tea tins, kitchen utensils and industrial scraps – this band travel with a stable of innovative instruments fashioned out of all sorts of discarded materials. VIC FRI GUS’S BAR 5:00 PM SAT SEEDBOX 12:00 PM (ARTSPACE WORKSHOP) SAT CLUB WEST 2:00 PM (CHILDRENS WORKSHOP) SAT GUS'S BAR 11:45 PM (BLUES SET) SUN CLUBHOUSE 11:15 AM (IN CONVERSATION) SUN RUBY'S 4:15 PM

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TRAD FOLK & voice Fásta

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

Irish music, with a Quebecois twist, at its very best!

Fásta's pure music resonates deeply with every listener. With members from Ireland and Quebec doing what they love, it's no surprise that Songlines described their music as straight “from the Heart”. See for yourself! IRELAND

Winners of the 2014 BBC FOLK AWARDS for "Best Duo" Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

combine astonishing instrumental virtuosity, genre-bending material, warm personalities and achingly beautiful voices telling tales of history, myth and legend. This is their first Australian tour, releasing their new album ‘Watershed’. UK FRI CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (WORKSHOP)

FRI RUBY’S 7:00 PM FRI CHAPEL 10:00 PM SAT CLUBHOUSE 10:00 AM (IN CONVERSATION)

FRI MANDJA

9:20 PM

SAT DINING HALL 3:15 PM (IRISH SESSION)

SAT DJINDALUX 3:15 PM SAT CHAPEL 8:45 PM SUN DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (PHILLIP-HEAVEN) SUN DJINDALUX 4:00 PM

SAT DJINDALUX 6:30 PM SUN RETREAT 1:45 PM (PIPE WORKSHOP) SUN MANDJA 4:00 PM

THE Freewheeler

Free flowing Irish traditional music

Forged of a deep and longstanding musical bond, The Freewheeler combines three of Australia's finest traditional Irish musiciansDougal Adams (flute) and Trouble in the Kitchen's Ado Barker (fiddle) and Ben Stephenson (guitar). The sound is rich and fluid, the tunes lifting and rolling with a freedom that speaks of a rare connection.

The Freewheeler come to the festival with their acclaimed self-titled debut album. VIC FRI RUBY’S 4:00 PM SAT CHAPEL 11:30 AM SAT DINING HALL 3:15 PM (IRISH SESSION)

SUN RETREAT 1 1:15 AM (WORKSHOP-IRISH FLUTE) SUN MANDJA

1:00 PM

Siar

Lively and haunting Irish Trad at its very best.

Siar draws from a wealth of old music and rare and unusual dance tunes: Strathpeys, Highlands, jigs, reels, haunting slow airs, marches, and original pieces to name a few! WA SAT RUBY’S 1:15 PM SAT DINING HALL 3:15 PM (IRISH SESSION)

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SAT CHAPEL 7:45 PM SUN DINING HALL 2:15 PM

Shanty Club

Shanty Club is founded on the principle that everyone can sing - they just need to be taught the words, and sway with a schooner!

Formed in Berlin when Sydney comedian Carlo Ritchie invited a Canadian sailor and an Australian architect over for a lamb dinner. Booze was drunk, songs were sung and so Shanty Club was born! When they're not at a folk festival, Shanty Club can be found at the nautical Redfern bar, The Dock, every monday night. Shanty Club has a history of guest singers, an encouraging, inclusive atmosphere, and noise-complaint-worthy volume levels! NSW

FRI CLUBHOUSE 2:15 PM (WORKSHOP) FRI GUS’S BAR 10:15 PM SAT RETREAT 3:30 PM (WORKSHOP) SAT RUBY’S SUN SEEDBOX

10:45 PM 8:45 PM

VoiceMail

The Common Bloke doing uncommonly impressive things.

Destined to travel the musical low-roads in an effort to convince themselves that they can do more than two things at the same time (stand on stage, and sing), this bunch of Blokes have been singing up a storm in many different sized teacups. Buoyed by being awarded at least one XXXL pair of underpants and two slightly over-ripe fruit (one of them a zucchini!) during their last performance – they irrepressibly carry on their merry way singing world music and pop, combining rudimentary body percussion, and harmonic or 'throat' singing. WA FRI GUS’S BAR 6:00 PM SAT MANDJA 11:15 AM SAT CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO) SAT GUS’S BAR 9:45 PM

Iris

A cappella with a twist.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite and warm-hearted music of Iris; six women who produce jawdropping beautifully blended harmonies with an instrumental twist. WA

FRI RETREAT (WORKSHOP)

3:30 PM

FRI CHAPEL 6:00 PM SAT CLUB WEST 12:00 PM (CHILDRENS' WORKSHOP) SAT CLUBHOUSE 3:30 PM (OLD SCHOOL AUDIO) SUN SEEDBOX (WORKSHOP) SUN CHAPEL

12:00 PM 2:30 PM

FOLK fusion

Tinpan Orange '60s inspired folk with a melancholy, candid and somewhat playful edge.

Critically acclaimed Melbourne indiefolk darlings Tinpan Orange enter their tenth year as one of Australia’s most loved brother-sister outfits. With the ethereal and mesmerising Emily Lubitz at the helm, joined by her brother, guitarist Jesse Lubitz and violin virtuoso Alex Burkoy. Emily’s distinctly angelic voice coupled with Jesse’s harmonies and sensitive guitar melodies and Alex’s gypsy-inspired strings continue to occupy that sad and heart-warming world that is distinctly Tinpan Orange. VIC SAT BACKLOT 7:50 PM SUN MANDJA 7:30 PM

Riley Pearce WAM award nominated artist,

Riley Pearce’s own alternative-folk style has organically grown from his changing surroundings. Growing up in Holland, Melbourne and Perth he somehow manages to make you feel like you’re in all three places at once.

For a 22 year-old singer/songwriter he has an incredible ability to connect with the audience and an aura that enthralls even the harshest of critics. WA

FRI BACKLOT 5:30 PM SAT DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (STAR HAVEN CONCERT) SAT BACKLOT 1:40 PM SUN BACKLOT 10:15 AM

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THE Sideshow Allies Un-loud music that rewards careful listening and has been known to lead to sustained abandon on the dance floor.

The Sideshow Allies is a multiinstrumental acoustic string band playing original songs and tasteful covers with instrumental interludes that wander between classical strings, folk fiddle and good old cello blues. WA

FRI SAT SAT SUN

RUBY’S RUBY’S DINING HALL CHAPEL

5:00 PM 11:00 AM 2:15 PM 11:30 AM

The Baker Suite Accomplished Australian song writing with a twist of zesty Parisian café...

Evocative storytelling is at the heart of The Baker Suite, built around lush arrangements on guitar, Parisian-esque accordion, violin and double bass.

The Baker Suite have been performing their original music throughout Australia and internationally and are thrilled to launch their 5th studio album at Fairbridge Festival in 2016. SA FRI RUBY’S 6:00 PM SAT DJINDALUX 12:45 PM (CD LAUNCH) SAT CHAPEL 4:15 PM SUN DJINDALUX 2:00 PM

'Minor masterpieces that blend folk, country, blues and jazz speckled with global allusions sit beside quirky pop songs suggestive of Paul Simon'.

THE AUSTRALIAN, 4 STARS****

Jacob Diamond An alt-folk oddity with a bursting on-stage fervour and attention to detail.

2015 was a big year for Jacob Diamond: winning first place in WA’s premier band competition The Big Splash; the release of EP Chum; a WAM award for Best Folk Act; and collaborating with esteemed Australian songwriter Lior.

WA Winner – The Big Splash Band Competition, 2015 Nominee – BEST FOLK ACT, 2014 WAM Awards Winner – 2014 720 Soundcheck Competition

SAT DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (STAR HAVEN CONCERT) SAT BACKLOT SUN DINING HALL SUN BACKLOT

4:45 PM 3:15 PM 7:00 PM

'…A phenomenal voice, with excellent control and impressive range… the performance definitely promised the young talent to be an artist worth paying attention to.’LARRY HEATH, AU REVIEW

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FOLK fusion Things Of Stone And Wood

Back when grunge bands and electric guitars ruled the air waves a rag-tag bunch of folkies got together and turned Melbourne on its head!

Described as “Melbourne’s most inspired and inspiring acoustic band” (Michael Dwyer), their imaginative use of organic instruments set off an acoustic/folk movement that paved the way for the likes of John Butler, The Waifs and Angus and Julia Stone. One of Australia's best-loved bands.

VIC SAT DJINDALUX 7:30 PM SUN RETREAT 12:30 PM

(WORKSHOP-SONGWRITING WITH GREG ARNOLD)

SUN MANDJA

6:30 PM

FRI SAT SAT SUN

RUBY’S DJINDALUX RUBY’S GUS’S BAR

8:00 PM 5:15 PM 8:15 PM 9:45 PM

THE BEEZ

The Beez have become festival favourites in Australia these last ten years and now, oh Lordy! they've just graduated from their

famous "Sitzdisco" (dancing while seated) to "Moshpitzen" (mosh pitting) with the addition of fabulous alldancing, all-singing drummer Annette Kluge. Hailing from Hamburg, Annette has catapulted those toetappin’ Teutons to the dance floor while still retaining The Beez acoustic sound and soaring four-part harmonies.

Punk to polka, cajun to country – The Wall has fallen! GERMANY

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Devon Sproule “Her quirky affectations bring to mind Bjork, and forays into the dark Michelle Shocked.” VILLAGE VOICE An American chanteuse...

Troubadour Devon Sproule has an acclaimed talent for moulding elements of jazz and folk with an indie-pop and country pastiche, crafting lush folk-pop with quirky affectations. USA FRI CHAPEL 9:00 PM SAT CLUBHOUSE 1:00 PM (IN CONVERSATION) SAT DJINDALUX 8:30 PM SUN DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (GUITAR HEAVEN) SUN DJINDALUX

3:00 PM

Edie Green

The sonic result of uninhibited jam sessions

Together, jazz-trained drummer Tyler, glam-rock/ funk guitarist Conor, metal-minded bassist Elliot and folk/ neosoul singer Sophie make an eclectic soundscape ranging from blues-rock to funk-folk. WA FRI BACKLOT 6:35 PM SAT BACKLOT 2:40 PM SUN BACKLOT 4:20 PM

RACOO CHARLES WITH THE MOKE FOLK

Dreamy, happy-go-lucky and absurdist folk fusion form Freo's Racoo Charles and her Mokes. Charles

sings tangled stories of vision quests and backwater magicians.

Sprawling, shambolic, new-age-old-time music played by musical larrikins. WA SAT BACKLOT 10:00 AM

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WORLD & FRENETIC FOLK

BULLHORN

Brisbane-based, dynamic, new wave, brass juggernauts

Bullhorn is an acoustic force of nature with a huge line-up, including seven horn players, one drummer and one monster MC! QLD

FRI HOOPLA SAT BACKLOT SUN MANDJA

10:45 PM 10:40 PM 8:40 PM

FRI MANDJA 8:20 PM SAT DJINDALUX 4:15 PM SUN DJINDALUX 10:00 AM (GUITAR HEAVEN) SUN CLUBHOUSE 12:30 PM (IN CONVERSATION) SUN MANDJA 3:00 PM

Tony McManus & Beppe Gambetta Scottish born resident of Canada, Tony McManus, is the world's undisputed greatest Celtic guitar player whilst Italian, Beppe Gambetta, is one of Europe's hottest flatpickers with America in his heart and his roots in the sun and olive trees of the Mediterranean.

They play with passion, beautiful precision and astounding technique. ITALY/CANADA

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Virtuosic performance of world guitar styles from both sides of the Atlantic

Jaron Freeman-Fox

& The Opposite of Everything Limitlessly creative and playful The Opposite of Everything dances down a line between the beautiful and the absurd, transforming Freeman-Fox’s intricate violin compositions into an infectious party. Winners of three Canadian Folk Music Awards, the ensemble features Toronto’s finest and most adventurous musicians. Jaron Freeman-Fox redefines what the violin is capable of, and gives you no choice but to take his mutant species of music on its own terms. CANADA FRI MANDJA 7:25 PM FRI DJINDALUX 10:45 PM (CANADIAN SHOWCASE) SAT CHAPEL 5:15 PM SAT MANDJA 7:00 PM SAT BACKLOT 9:10 PM SUN HOOPLA 8:15 PM

Messer's Lore

Ha-monically, temp'st'rum'ented dub-ios folk and beltic revellery

With some drums, a cello and a “tinstrument’, this trio from the forest will get your knees flying, your eyes gleaming and your heels stomping. Expect a unique and entertaining show with dubbed out sonic highs, beltic hoedowns, driving odd time rhythms, three part blockey harmonies and a bit of piracy to boot. WA FRI BACKLOT 8:45 PM SAT HOOPLA 8:30 PM

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WORLD & FRENETIC FOLK Double Entendre

Balkan barbershopdoof-quartet at a rasta-hoedown Double Entendre sound like a pack of untamed gypsies singin’, pickin’, screamin’ and skankin’ with flailing limbs to a grinding Balkan barbershop-doof-quartet at a drunken festival rasta-hoedown.

WA FRI SAT SAT SUN

GUS’S BAR 11:30 PM RUBY’S 6:00 PM BACKLOT 12:00 AM HOOPLA 7:15 PM

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Los Kumbia Killers Four-piece Colombian dance floor experience.

Get ready to shake your butt off!

The Kumbia Killers, led by accordionist Carlos Parraga (Barons of Tang /Cumbia Cosmonauts) play popular Caribbean, Colombian music from the '70s and '80s with a rude boy edge. VIC FRI FRI SAT SUN

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aussie folk

the pioneers Inspired by the wonderful landscape of WA, healing and spirituality.

Traditional and original music oozing with the spirit of peace and harmony. WA SAT DINING HALL 12:00 PM SUN RUBY’S 10:15 AM

loaded dog Want to know what Henry Lawson, Dobro Paterson's legendary Blackwood Delta Browngrass Band, a pugilistic poet reciting his verse in a Kalgoorlie pub, a lonely figure on a Harley Davidson motor cycle, a clear-felled forest, a prospector shouting £4,000 worth of champagne,and a Coolgardie Safe have in common? Track down Loaded Dog, and you'll find out! WA SAT DINING HALL 10:00 AM SUN DINING HALL 8:30 AM (POET'S BREAKFAST) SUN DJINDALUX 11:30 AM (THE BIG YARN SPIN)

Hear the music, smell the dust, listen to the stories.

Shelter

Jam with Eric Bogle

In this troubled world, do you share Eric's Bogle's aspirations for an inclusive, tolerant and compassionate nation?

If so, drop into the Each Living Moment (Elm) marquee to find out about the 'Shelter - Jam with Eric Bogle' Project, use our marquee to practice and virtually jam with Eric to express your interpretation of the song and, if you're keen, seize the day and claim your recording place in a dynamic exhibit that is to be featured at the 2016 Mandurah Stretch Festival. How? Book a video recording slot in the Village's worldclass John Butler Studio.

Add your weight to the mood and message of his powerful song!

FIND US BETWEEN MANDJA AND HOOPLA

folk wits Inglorious Bardsters Poets Breakfast

w it h P h i l G r ay Phil Gray is a long time performer of Australian acoustic music, and a founding member of the legendary Loaded Dog. This year he is holding down the possie of Chief Serang at the Poets Breakfast. Come along to listen or participate! WA SAT DINING HALL 8:00 AM SUN DINING HALL 8:30 AM SUN DJINDALUX 11:30 AM (THE BIG YARN SPIN)

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Colin Driscoll and Neil McArthur, AKA the Inglorious Bardsters, are both Victorianbased bush poets who write and perform their own individual styles of original bush poetry and comedy. Witty, sometimes serious but mostly downright hilarious, these two blokes prove that modern day bush poetry is not only about cattle drives, sunlit plains and dying horses. With poem titles such as Bowel Scan Blues, The Cow Creek Ladies First Aide Club, Memoirs of a Sheep and Shopping Trolley Rage, it is no wonder the Inglorious Bardsters are forging a cult following worthy of any Tarantino production. Check them out at the Poets Breakfast each morning or join their workshops where they pose the question... Who says "Rhyme Doesn't Pay?" VIC SAT DINING HALL 8:00 AM (POET'S BREAKFAST) SAT RETREAT (WORKSHOP)

2:15 PM

SUN DINING HALL 8:30 AM (POET'S BREAKFAST) SUN DJINDALUX 11:30 AM (THE BIG YARN SPIN)

Thinking Bush Poetry, think 'Inglorious Bardsters'.

jones oF A.R.K. Jones of A.R.K. heartlessly explore music genres and use them mercilessly in their observational witty ditties. Employing soaring harmonies and inappropriate instruments, Mel (Vocals, Ukelele and silly small things) and Nikki (Vocals, Guitarlele and other silly small things) are ably assisted by their band of idiots, Dave Hoffman, who speaks fluent piano accordion, and Rob Kay, on interjections and U-bass. WA SAT GUS'S BAR 2:00 PM

1AM

AM 12AM

PM 11PM

PM 10PM

PM 9PM

8PM

7PM

6PM

5PM

4PM

3PM

2PM

1PM

RUBY’S

CHAPEL

PG 10

PHILLIP HENRY & HANNAH MARTIN

9:20 - 10:05

PG 10

TONY MCMANUS & BEPPE GAMBETTA

8:20 - 9.05

PG 17

JARON FREEMAN-FOX

7:25 - 8:10

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

7:00 - 7.15

PG 19

LOS KUMBIA KILLERS

11:25 - 12:25

PG 8

ANDREW WINTON

10:15 - 11:00

PG 6

THE COMPANY

9:15 - 10:00

PG 14

8:00 - 8:45

THE BEEZ

PG 10

FÁSTA

7:00 - 7:45

PG 13

THE BAKER SUITE

6:00 - 6:45

PG 12

SIDESHOW ALLIES

5:00 - 5:45

PG 10

4:00 - 4.45

FREEWHEELER

IRIS

PG 10

FÁSTA

10:00 - 10:45

PG 15

DEVON SPROULE

9:00 - 9:45

PG 6

ONE UP TWO DOWN

8:00 - 8:45

PG 3

NADIA REID

7:00 - 7:45

PG 11

6:00 - 6:45

friday 15th

MANDJA

PG 17

JARON FREEMAN-FOX

10:45 - 11:45

PG 9

ANDY BAYLOR

9:30 - 10:30

PG 7

8:30 - 9:15

GORDIE TENTREES

PG 7

7:30 - 8:15

FREDDIE WHITE

PG 3

6:30 - 7:15

THE MAE TRIO

PG 4

NEIL MURRAY

5:30 - 6:15

DJINDALUX

PG 16

10:45 - 11:45

BULLHORN

PG 5

AND THE SPECTACLES

9:30 - 10:30

DAVEY CRADDOCK

PG 2

8:15 - 9:15

CARUS THOMPSON

HOOPLA

TICKETED EVENT SEE PAGE 32

SUPPERCLUB REVUE

6:30 - 8:30

DINING HALL

PG 18

11:00 - 12:00

TOMMYHAWKS

PG 9

9:50 - 10:35

LOS KUMBIA KILLERS

PG 17

8:45 - 9:30

MESSER’S LORE

PG 5

7:40 - 8:25

GALLOPING FOXLEYS

PG 15

6:35 - 7:20

EDIE GREEN

PG 12

RILEY PEARCE

5:30 - 6:15

THE BACKLOT ARTSPACE SEE PAGE 27

BACKLOT

PG 18

DOUBLE ENTENDRE

11:30 - 12:30

PG 11

SHANTY CLUB

10:15 - 11:15

PG 11

VOICEMAIL

6:00 - 6:45

PG 9

RECYCLED STRING BAND

5:00 - 5:45

PG 5

4:00 - 4.45

CHRIS MATTHEWS

GUS’S BAR

PG 29

DJ NDORSE

9:00 - 10:00

PG 29

7:45 - 8:30

TOTES RIDIC

PG 28

6:30 - 7:15

BEDTIME STORIES

PG 28

5:30 - 6:15

FAIRY JEM

PG 28

4:30 - 5:15

DRUMMING MONKEYS

PARTICIPATE

WORKSHOPS

PG 33

INTERNATIONAL ACT

OTHER

IRIS

INSTANT CHOIR

CONCERT

TRADITIONAL FOLK LINES PG 33

3:30 - 4:30

PG 33

PG 33

3:30 - 4:30 PHILLIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN

HARMONY SINGING

IMPROVISATION

THE MAE TRIO

2:15 - 3:15

SHANTY CLUB

PG 33

2:15 - 3:15

STRINGS & THINGS!

1:00 - 2:00

CHRIS MATHEWS

RETREAT

FOLK JAM PG 33

1:00 - 2:00

GALLOPING FOXLEY’S

KALEIDOSCOPE CLUBHOUSE

2016 fairbridge festival program guide

4 PAGE REMOVABLE PROGRAM G U I D E AND MAP

1AM

12AM

11PM

10PM

9PM

8PM

7PM

6PM

5PM

4PM

3PM

2PM

1PM

1AM

12AM

11PM

10PM

RUBY’S

CHAPEL

12:00 -12:45

PG 12

SIDESHOW ALLIES

11:00 - 11:45

PG 25

HAIRBALL THEATRE

10:15 - 10.45

8:35 - 9:35

PG 32

SPECIAL CONCERT

CANADIAN SHOWCASE

7:00 - 8:15

PG 6

THE COMPANY

6:00 - 6:45

PG 2

LOREN KATE

4:00 - 4:45

PG 7

GORDIE TENTREES

3:00 - 3:45

CHARLIE MGEE

1:15 - 1:45

PG 25

BIG BAND

EASTWINDS

PG 4

EASTWINDS

PG 19

PG 11

10:30 - 11:30

PG 10

8:45 - 9:30 PHILIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN

PG 10

SIAR

7:45 - 8:30

PG 8

CAT AND CLINT

6:45 - 7:30

PG 17

JARON FREEMAN-FOX

5:15 - 6:15

PG 13

4:15 - 5:00

IRISH CEILÍ WITH HILARY MCKENNA

CD LAUNCH PG 8

ANDREW WINTON

9:30 - 10:30

PG 15

DEVON SPROULE

8:30 - 9:15

PG 14

7:30 - 8:15

THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD

PG 10

FÁSTA

PG 18

11:20 - 12:20

TOMMYHAWKS

LOS KUMBIA

10:00 - 11:00

PG 17

MESSERS LORE

8:30 - 9:30

PG 19

7:15 - 8:15

RED SEA PEDESTRIANS

PG 31

6:30 - 7:15

LES CARAMELLES

PG 14

5:00 - 6:00

ADVANCED PG 31

3:40 - 4:40

SWING DANCING WITH SWING IT!

2:20 - 3:20

PUB JIVE AND ROCK ‘N ROLL SCHOOL PG 31

FEATURING FASTA PG 30

1:00 - 2:00

PG 31

SWING DANCING WITH SWING IT!

11:40 - 12:40

HIP HOP, POP ‘N LOCK PG 30

10:20 - 11:20

JESSE TEICHMAN

PG 30

CONTACT IMPROVISATION

9:00 - 10:00

PG 34

TAOIST TAI CHAI

7:00 MORNING WAKE-UP WITH

HOOPLA

THE BEEZ

5:15 - 6:00

PG 16

4:15 - 5:00 TONY MCMANUS & THE BAKER SUITE BEPPE GAMBETTA

PG 10

NEIL MURRAY

PERSIAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE PG 32

2:00 - 3:00

CD LAUNCH PG 7

12:45 - 1:30

THE BAKER SUITE

PG 3

11:45 - 12:30

NADIA REID

see page 32

STAR HAVEN

10:00 - 11:15

DJINDALUX

3:15 - 4:00 PHILIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN

3:15 - 4:00

PG 7

FREDDIE WHITE

2:15 - 3:00

LITTLEST FOX

1:30 - 2:00

PG 2

LOREN KATE

12:30 - 1:15

PG 10

FREEWHEELER

11:30 - 12:15

PG 3

THE MAE TRIO

10:30 - 11:15

PG 5

SHANTY CLUB

10:45 - 11:45

AND THE SPECTACLES

9:30 - 10:30

DAVEY CRADDOCK

PG 14

8:15 - 9:15

THE BEEZ

PG 9

ANDY BAYLOR CAJUN COMBO

7:00 - 8:00

PG 18

DOUBLE ENTENDRE

6:00 - 6:45

CARUS THOMPSON

5:00 - 5:45

PG 5

GALLOPING FOXLEYS

3:45 - 4:30

PG 9

JORDAN MCROBBIE

2:15 - 3:00

PG 10

SIAR

1:15 - 2:00

MEETING THE CHRIS MATTHEWS CLIMATE CHANGE PG 3 CHALLENGE PG35

12:15 - 1:15

PG 11

VOICEMAIL

11:15 - 12:00

WITH ANDREW WINTON

SCOTCH YOUTH VOICES PG 32

10:30 - 11:00

9:30 - 10:15

SIMON AND TAMMY LONDON

saturday 16th

MANDJA

9PM THE JUNKADELIC

8PM

7PM

6PM

5PM

4PM

3PM

2PM

1PM

12PM

11AM

10AM

9AM

8AM

7AM

6AM

SEE PAGE 32

SUPPERCLUB REVUE

6:30 - 8:30

FÁSTA, FREEWHEELER, SIAR

3:15 - 5:00

IRISH SESSION

PG 12

SIDESHOW ALLIES

2:15 - 3:00

SIMON & TAMMY LONDON PG 5

1:00 - 1:45

PG 20

THE PIONEERS

12:00 - 12:45

HENRY LAWSONS BIRTHDAY PG 32

10:00 - 11:00

LOADED DOG

WITH PHIL GRAY & INGLORIOUS BARDSTERS PG 20

POETS BREAKFAST

8:00 - 9:30

DINING HALL

PG 18

DOUBLE ENTENDRE

12:00 - 12:45

PG 16

BULLHORN

10:40 - 11:40

PG 17

JARON FREEMAN FOX

9:10 - 10:10

PG 12

7:50 - 8:50

TINPAN ORANGE

PG 3

6:45 - 7:30

NADIA REID

PG 3

THE MAE TRIO

5:45 - 6:30

PG 13

JACOB DIAMOND

4:45 - 5:30

PG 6

ONE UP TWO DOWN

3:45 - 4:30

PG 15

EDIE GREEN

2:40 - 3:25

PG 12

RILEY PEARCE

1:40 - 2:20

PG 5

GALLOPING FOXLEYS

12:40 - 1:25

PG 4

ALBERT GRAY

11:40 - 12:20

PG 2

JACOB WYLDE

10:50 - 11:25

PG 15

10:00 - 10.35

RACOO CHARLES & THE MOKE FOLK

BACKLOT ARTSPACE SEE PAGE 27

BACKLOT

PG 9

(BLUES SET)

RECYCLED STRING BAND

11:45 - 12:45

PG 2

CARUS THOMPSON

10:45 - 11:30

PG 11

9:45 - 10:30

VOICEMAIL

PG 19

RED SEA PEDESTRIANS

5:00 - 5:45

2:00 - 2.45

JONES OF A.R.K.

GUS’S BAR

STAR WAND WORKSHOP

4:30 - 5:15

FOREST FRIENDS FIGURINES

3:00 -3:45

4:30 - 5:30 LIVE ‘FINE ART’ PAINTING #2 & SILENT AUCTION

11:45 - 12:15 KIDS PAINT WORK-

PHIL DONCON’S PAINT STORM

3:00 - 3:45

1:30 - 2:30 LIVE ‘FINE ART’ PAINTING #1 & SILENT AUCTION

11:45 - 12:15 KIDS PAINT WORK-

PHIL DONCON’S PAINT STORM

11:00 - 11:45

RAINBOW YOGIS

10:00 - 10:45

6:00 - 9:30 AND THERE’S MORE FREE LITTLE LIBRARY, UM-MAZING ARTY BRELLAS MAGIC, THE PINCH POT PROJECT, WOOD SHED, MOTHER HEN’S COOP

SEE PAGE 37

OTHER

PARTICIPATE

WORKSHOPS

CONCERT

PG 33

EASTWINDS

PG 33

4:45 - 5:45

IMPROVISATION

SHANTY CLUB

3:30 - 4:30

WHO SAYS RHYME DOESNT PAY?PG 33

INGLORIOUS BARDSTERS

2:15 - 3:15

PG 33

INTERNATIONAL ACT

PG 32

3:30 - 4:30

OLD SCHOOL AUDIO

PG 32

2:15 - 3:15

OLD SCHOOL AUDIO

SPEAKS WITH DEVON SPROULE

1:00 - 2:00

PG 33

11:45 - 12:45

BLUEGRASS GUITAR

PG 33

10:30 - 11:30

BLUEGRASS JAMMING

WITH GLENN SWIFT PG 33

9:15 - 10:15

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

RETREAT

IN CONVERSATION QUEBEC FIDDLE DOUG SPENCER

1:00 - 2:00

LUCKY OCEANS TALKS WITH ANDY BAYLOR

11:30 - 12:30

IN CONVERSATION

STEVE BARNES TALKS WITH FASTA

10:00 - 11:00

IN CONVERSATION

CHAPEL LAWN CLUBHOUSE

IN THE LOFT PLAYBACK THEATRE WORKSHOPS

2:00 - 2:45 KITCHEN PERCUSSION WITH RECYCLE STRING BAND

PIRATE CIRCUS

1:00 - 1:45

WITH IRIS

12:00 - 12:45

KID SONG

TWISTING BY THE TALE

11:00 - 11:45

LITTLE KIDS DRUMMING FUN

10:00 - 10:45

PG 28

LITTLE NOTES

9:00 - 9:45

PG 34

8:00 - 8:45

ANIMAL YOGA

CLUBWEST

SEE SEPARATE HANDOUT FOR CHILDRENS’ CRAFT ACTIVIIES

PG 29

DJ NDORSE

9:00 - 10:00

PG 29

TOTES RIDIC

8:00 - 8:45

PG 29

6:30 - 7:45

DJ NDORSE

PG 29

4:30 - 5:15

WANDERING IN THE BUSH

PG 29

STAR TRACKERS

3:30 - 4:15

PG 28

AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS

2:30 - 3:15

PG 28

1:30 - 2:15

TWO-BAR INSTANT BAND

PG 31

12:30 - 1:15

SWING BAND WORKSHOP

PG 28

11:30 -12:15

FAIRY JEM

PG 28

10:30 - 11:15

ARRR IS FOR ADVENTURE

PG 38

720 ABC BREAKFAST SHOW

6:00 - 10:00

KALEIDOSCOPE

1AM

12AM

11PM

10PM

9PM

8PM

7PM

6PM

5PM

4PM

3PM

2PM

1PM

12PM

11AM

10AM

9AM

8AM

7AM

6AM

1AM

12AM

11PM

10PM

9PM

8PM

7PM

6PM

5PM

4PM

3PM

2PM

1PM

12PM

11AM

10AM

9AM

8AM

7AM

6AM

RUBY’S

CHAPEL

LOS KUMBIA KILLERS

6:15 - 7:00

PG 5

PG 16

BULLHORN

8:40 - 9:40

PG 12

TINPAN ORANGE

PG 14

PG 17

JARON FREEMAN-FOX

8:15 - 9:15

DOUBLE ENTENDRE

PG 15

EDIE GREEN

4:20 - 5:00

PG 5

3:30 - 4:05 GALLOPING FOXLEYS

SHANTY CLUB

IN THE SEEDBOX

8:45 - 9:30

PG 18

TOMMYHAWKS

8:00 -8:45

PG 13

JACOB DIAMOND

7:00 - 7:45

PG 9

JORDAN MCROBBIE

6:00 - 6:40

JOIN THE PAR ADE

AND THE SPECTACLES

DAVEY CRADDOCK

PG 31

SOULEIDO

4:15 - 5:00

PG 13

JACOB DIAMOND

3:15 - 4:00

2:45 - 3:15

PG 10

ALBERT GRAY

PG 2

JACOB WYLDE

2:00 - 2:30

12:30 - 1:40

THE QUEST WINNERS

PG 6

ONE UP TWO DOWN

11:15 - 12:00

PG 12

RILEY PEARCE

10:15 - 11:00

BACKLOT ARTSPACE SEE PAGE 27

BACKLOT

SIAR

2:15 - 3:00

PG 32

ANDREW WINTON, CHRIS MATTHEWS, JORDAN MCROBBIE

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

12:30 - 2:00

PG 35

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

SUSTAINABILITY TALKS

10:30 - 12:00

BOB RUMMERY’S CD LAUNCH “THE MAN WITH THE CONCERTINA”

8:30 - 10:00

POETS BREAKFAST

DINING HALL

FRENCH DANCINGPG

4:10 - 5:10

PG 31

POLISH DANCING

PERTH KUKULEKZA

3:00 - 4:00

PG 31

LES CARAMELLES

1:50 - 2:50

SEGALOYA

PG 30

YIDDISH DANCING

RED SEA PEDESTRIANS

12:40 - 1:40

PG 30

PG 18

PG 10

Co:3

11:20 - 12:20 CONTEMPORARY DANCE

7:30 - 8:15

PG 3

4:00 - 5:00 PHILIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN

PG 15

DEVON SPROULE

NADIA REID

3:30 - 4:15

3:00 - 3:45

PG 13

THE BAKER SUITE

2:00 - 2:45

PG 2

LOREN KATE

1:00 - 1:45

PG 32

INGLORIOUS BARDSTERS WITH LOADED DOG

THE BIG YARN SPIN

SEE PAGE 32

11:30 - 12:45

PG 31

GUITAR HEAVEN

10:00 - 11:00

RANT STEP FOLK DANCING

10:00 - 11:15

PG 11

IRIS

2:30 - 3:15

PG 32

1:30 - 2:00 VINTAGE MANDOLIN

PG 4

12:30 - 1:15

CARLA GENEVE

PG 12

11:30 - 12:15

SIDESHOW ALLIES

PG 32

HIP HOP, POP ‘N LOCK PG 30

JESSE TEICHMAN

8:50 - 9:50

HOOPLA

7:15 - 8:00

PG 9

RECYCLED STRING BAND

4:15 - 5:00

PG 2

CARUS THOMPSON

3:15 - 4:00

PG 7

FREDDIE WHITE

2:15 - 3:00

PG 8

CAT AND CLINT

1:15 - 2:00

PG 19

RED SEA PEDESTRIANS

12:15 - 1:00

PG 5

SIMON AND TAMMY LONDON

11:15 - 12:00

PG 20

HAIRBALL THATRE

10:15 - 11:00

SINGING THE SPIRIT

9:00 - 11:00

DJINDALUX

THINGS OF STONE & WOOD

6:30 - 7:15

600 - 6:15 RAFFLE DRAW AND THANKS!

PG 10

FÁSTA

4:00 - 5:00

PG 16

3:00 - 3:45 TONY MCMANUS & BEPPE GAMBETTA

PG 4

NEIL MURRAY

2:00 - 2:45

PG 10

FREEWHEELER

1:00 - 1:45

PG 3

THE MAE TRIO

12:00 - 12:45

CHARLIE MCCARTHY, ADO BARKER. SOPHIE LAVOIE, ANDY BAYLOR, ROBERT ZEILINSKI PG 33

FIDDLEHEADS

10:30 - 11:45

PG 32

9:30 - 10:15

PINJARRA HS SWING BAND

sunday 17th

MANDJA

PG 9

11:00 - 12:30

ANDY BAYLOR’S CAJUN COMBO

PG 14

THE BEEZ

9:45 - 10:30

CLUBWEST

PG 28

3:30 - 4:15

TWO-BAR INSTANT BAND

PG 29

STAR TRACKERS

2:30 - 3:15

PG 28

FAIRY JEM

1:30 - 2:15

PG 31

12:30 - 1:15

WANDERING IN THE BUSH

PG 28

11:30 - 12:15

ARRR IS FOR ADVENTURE

3:30 - 4:15

STAR WAND WORKSHOP

2:15 - 3:00

LITTLE KIDS DRUMMING

PG 28

1:15 - 2:00

PIRATE CIRCUS

PG 25

BRAZILIAN DANCE

12:15 - 1:00 SAMBANISTAS

PG 25

CAN-THE-CAN SHAKER MAKERS

11:00 - 12:00 SAMBANISTAS

10:00 - 10:45

PG 28

9:00 - 9:45

LITTLE NOTES

PG 27

8:00 - 8:45

YOGATEENS

FOREST FRIENDS 10:30 - 11:15 FIGURINES AMAZING DRUMMING MONKEYS PG 28

PG 28

KIDZ KAPERZ

8:00 - 8:30 KIDZ KAPERZ REGISTRATION 8:30 - 10:00

SEE SEPARATE HANDOUT FOR CHILDRENS’ CRAFT ACTIVIIES

KALEIDOSCOPE

5:15 - 6 PM

GUS’S BAR

10:00 - 11:00

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12:30 - 1:30

YOUR SONG MATTERS

DOUGAL ADAMS & BEN STEPHENSON FROM THE FREEWHEELER PG 33

11:15 - 12:15

IRISH FLUTE

PG 33

YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION 9AM

8:00 - 10:00

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INTERNATIONAL ACT

PG 32

3:30 - 4:45

OLD SCHOOL AUDIO

PG 32

OLD SCHOOL AUDIO

2:00 - 3:15

DOUG SPENCER TALKS WITH TONY MCMANUS & BEPPE GAMBETTA

IN CONVERSATION

CHARLIE MGEE MEETS THE RECYCLED STRING BAND

11:15 - 12:15

NEIL MURRAY

IN CONVERSATION

IN THE LOFT PLAYBACK THEATRE WORKSHOPS

3:30 - 4:30 LIVE ‘FINE ART’ PAINTING #2 & SILENT AUCTION

2:45 - 3:15 KIDS PAINT WORSHOP

PHIL DONCON’S PAINT STORM

2:00 - 2:45

12:30 - 1:30 LIVE ‘FINE ART’ PAINTING #1 & SILENT AUCTION

10:45 - 11:15 KIDS PAINT WORSHOP

10:00 - 10:45

CONVERSATION PHIL DONCON’S INGINA WILLIAMS PAINT STORM TALKS WITH

9:00 -9:45

RAINBOW YOGIS

6:00 - 8:30 AND THERE’S MORE FREE LITTLE LIBRARY, ARTY BRELLAS MAGIC, PINCH POT PROJECT, WOOD SHED, MOTHER HEN’S COOP

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Scratton Lodge

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Butler Brown Studio

Lady Kyle Meeting Room

Ruby Fairbridge Centre

Elliot’s Nest

Forrest

Lawley

Barbara Rowley House

ARTIST CAMPING

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Wolfe

Nightingale

Oxford

SEEDBOX

BACKLOT stage

Shakespeare

YOUTH ART SPACE

ARTIST CENTRAL & INSTRUMENT LOCK-UP

JOIN THE PARADE

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Festival precinct No Smoking area

Volleyball court

ON THE STREET

uptown brown

'Uptown' Brown! is a singing gentleman-adventurer who enjoys the finer things in life. Performing a program of 1920’s-1930’s jazz and blues this charming One Man Band is ready to hit the streets of Paris, Marrakesh or Fairbridge!

Phil Doncon's Paint Storm will blow your mind. Massive murals painted in minutes in a storm of action!

Sambanistas

Perth's original samba group!

Their Brazilian grooves will sneak under your skin and set your hips wiggling whether you want them to or not. WA CAN-THE-CAN SHAKER MAKERS Turn a soft drink can into your very own shaker for the parade!

SUN CLUB WEST 11:00 AM BRAZILIAN DANCE WORKSHOP Get those Brazilian dance moves ready for the parade! SUN CLUB WEST 12:15 PM

THE Junkadelic Brass Band

Funky street beats on junk instruments backing a smokin' hot horn section!

The Junkadelic Brass Band is a band like nothing else in Perth. Blending street rhythms with New Orleans-style jazz, funk grooves, Latin flavours and hip-hop. The Junkadelic Brass Band is full of surprises – not the least of which is the awesome beats and rhythms from the recycled percussion section! WA SAT MANDJA 8:35 - 9:35 PM JAM WITH THE JUNKADELICS AND SKILL UP FOR THE PARADE Make all types of junk percussion, then use them to learn simple clave rhythms and improvise within the groove. Also learn simple second line dance moves, so you can really get into the groove! 3 PM SUNDAY OPEN SPACE NORTH OF BACKLOT AND TOWARD FIELDS CAMPING

Join the parade Feel the exuberant Brazilian beat of the Sambanistas, twirl and swing your Artybrella, bust out your best second line strut move, shake a shaker or just shake what your Mumma gave ya baby, New Orleans style with the mighty Junkadelic Brass Band. Don't be an innocent bystander, get amongst it!

Parade leaves from the open space north of Backlot and toward Fields Camping SUNDAY 5:15 PM

HAIRBALL Look out for Hairball Street Theatre, with two new works.

Come join in the social media frenzy that is "Photo-bombers" and the fascinating and quirky "Chairs up".

Denmark based Hairball have been roaming the streets of Australia for six years; including Fairbridge, Fringe World and The Beaufort Street Festival. WA also on stage: SUN RUBY'S 10:15 PM

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12PM 1PM

ART SPACE

BACKLOT STAGE CONCERT / SHOW WORKSHOPS / LEARN

2PM

PARTICIPATE

3PM

OTHER

FACE PAINTING 1 PM- 3 PM

PEACE FLAGS 1 PM - 4 PM

6PM 7PM

EDIE GREEN 6:35 - 7:20 PM

8PM

GALLOPING FOXLEYS 7:40 - 8:25 PM

9PM

MESSER'S LORE 8:45 - 9:30 PM

10PM

LOS KUMBIA KILLERS 9:50 -10:35 PM

11PM

TOMMYHAWKS 11:00 - 12:00 PM

CAMERA STORY 2 PM- 3:30 PM

RACOO CHARLES & MOKE FOLK 10-10:35

JACOB WYLDE 10:50-11:25 AM

12PM

ALBERT GRAY 11:40 - 12:20 PM

1PM GALLOPING FOXLEYS 12:40 - 1:25PM 2PM

RILEY PEARCE 1:40 - 2:20 PM

3PM

EDIE GREEN 2:40 - 3:25 PM

5PM 6PM

THE MAE TRIO 5:45 - 6:30 PM

7PM

NADIA REID 6:45 - 7:30 PM

8PM

TINPAN ORANGE 7:50 - 8:50 PM

3PM 4PM

SPIRALLING SIGHT 6 PM- 9 PM

7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM 11PM

ART SPACE TRI-ME 10 AM - 12 PM

TACKY TIKI TOTEMS 1 PM- 3 PM

ORIGAMI 10 AM - 12 PM

SEEDBOX/OUTDOOR CAMERA STORY 10 AM- 11:30 PM

PEACE FLAGS 10 AM - 12 PM

RECYCLED STRING BAND EXPOSED 12 PM - 1 PM HONKEY NUT HOEDOWN 1 PM - 4 PM

4PM ONE UP TWO DOWN 3:45 - 4:30 PM JACOB DIAMOND 4:45 - 5:30 PM

2PM

6PM

BACKLOT STAGE

11AM

9PM

2 PM- 5 PM

HONKEY NUT HOEDOWN

5PM

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ART JAM

2 PM- 5 PM

RILEY PEARCE 5:30 - 6:15 PM

12PM 1PM

4PM 5PM

SEEDBOX/OUTDOOR

FACE PAINTING 3 PM- 5 PM

10AM 11AM 12PM 1PM

TO THE ENDS OF THE VERSE 2PM 2 PM - 3 PM 3PM ART JAM 3 PM- 6 PM

4PM 5PM SPIRALLING SIGHT 6 PM- 9 PM

6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM

10PM

JARON FREEMAN FOX 9:10 - 10:10 PM

11PM

BULLHORN CZECH DVA 9:30-10:30 10:40 - 11:40 PM

11PM

DOUBLE ENTENDRE 12 - 12:45 AM

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BACKLOT STAGE

RILEY PEARCE 10:15 - 11:00 AM ONE UP, TWO DOWN 11:15 - 12:00 PM

ART SPACE FACE PAINTING 10 AM - 12 PM

TACKY TIKI TOTEMS 10 AM - 12 PM

1PM THE QUEST WINNERS 12:30-1:40PM 2PM

JACOB WYLDE 2:00 - 2:30 PM

3PM

ALBERT GRAY 2:45 - 3:15 PM

4PM GALLOPING FOXLEYS 3:30 - 4:05 PM EDIE GREEN 4:20 - 5:00 PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM

SEEDBOX/OUTDOOR

ORIGAMI 1 PM - 3 PM

11AM TRI-ME 12 PM - 2 PM

INSTANT CHOIR WITH IRIS 12 PM - 1 PM

12PM 1PM

TO THE ENDS OF THE VERSE 2PM 2 PM - 3 PM 3PM JAM WITH JUNKADELIC 4PM 3 PM - 4:45 PM 5PM

JOIN THE PAR ADE 5:1 5 - 6 PM

6PM

JORDAN MCROBBIE 6:00 - 6:40 PM

7PM

JACOB DIAMOND 7:00 - 7:45 PM THE TOMMYHAWKS 8:00 - 8:45 PM

10AM

8PM SHANTY CLUB 8:45 - 9:30 PM

9PM

You know what’s better than being part of the crowd? Immersing yourself in the thick of things. Artspace is your chance to do just that.

Take the plunge…

YOUTH ART SPACE ACTIVITIES 12-18 YEARS

ART JAM

Bombing the Backlot

Drop into this workshop to contribute your creativity to the walls of Backlot.

Learn street art skills such as wheatpasting and stencilling to add life to any surface, starting with our own collaborative installation piece. Anyone 12+ is welcome to come have a go, just don’t be afraid to get your fingers dirty and let your imagination run wild!

HONKEY NUT HOEDOWN Honkey Nut Hoedown will have you helping a heap of honkey nuts to realise their potential as instruments in a honkey tonk band.

Come and try your hand, join the band, and show your handsome handiwork off when the Honkey Tonk Orchestra takes to the stand in the parade.

TRI-ME: Learn How To Weave A Paper Triangle Learn how to weave a triangle using coloured card. No previous weaving experience is necessary, and people can drop-in at any time during the workshop period.

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ORIGAMI FOLDING Inspired by the water cycle, each participant will make a paper object to be part of a hanging mobile sculpture. The end result is only possible through this community effort, each small contribution adding to the scale and depth of the mobile sculpture.

TACKY TIKI TOTEMS Come and carve your very own kitsch tiki totem with artist Lewis Horne. Create a simple tiki head design to carve a take-home stone totem using tools provided.

PEACE FLAG WORKSHOP Learn how to create your own set of Peace Flags in the tradition of Tibetan Prayer Flags. Hang them up around your tent site and let the wind carry your wishes, hopes and dreams around the world.

YOGATEENS

A fusion of Yoga and Qigong to get you out of your head and into your body.

Feel the energy of gentle Qigong movements, stretch the body with yoga asanas and relax with a wonderful meditation to bring together body, mind and spirit.

SAT AND SUN CLUB WEST 8-8.45AM

SEEDBOX BLACKBOARD Open mic sessions in the Seedbox will feature you! Get down early to get your name on the blackboard. We’ve also got some great secret shows and special projects lined up for the Seedbox stage, keep SHANTY CLUB an eye out.

Come join Shanty Club, a group of young men and CAMERA STORY women who sing work chants In this workshop participants and old folk songs. The will explore the world through emphasis is on inclusivity the camera lens. Learn how and group participation. to creatively express yourself Sometimes accompanied by through photography and a violin or piano accordion, collaborate with each other sometimes a cappella, and in this creative photography always a good time! workshop and treasure hunt. Come and join the fun SUN SEEDBOX 8:45 PM and learn how to turn your photos from ordinary to extraordinary. Please bring a camera or camera phone!

FRI SEEDBOX 2:00 PM SAT SEEDBOX 10:00 AM

CHAI TENT

WARM UP WITH A HOT CUP OF CHAI FROM OUR STALL IN BACKLOT!

RUBY PAINTS ON PEOPLE Grab a friend and come down to learn how to paint each other's faces – enchanted forest style – with body painter Ruby Spinning.

You'll use pro materials and learn nifty tricks to add a touch of enchanting festival glam to your face or body.

INSTANT CHOIR WITH IRIS Come and immerse yourself in the joy of singing with others in this instant choir workshop with the lovely women from Iris. From, those who have never sung in a choir before, or seasoned professionals – all are welcome.

SUN SEEDBOX 12:00 PM

THE RECYCLED STRING BAND EXPOSED This band play surprisingly inventive instruments fashioned out of an assortment of discarded materials such as hub caps, cigar boxes, tea tins and kitchen utensils. Come and have a close look at these handmade devices. Lots of fun!

SUN SEEDBOX 12 PM

TO THE ENDS OF THE VERSE Spoken word performance is a powerful way of getting your words out into the world. In this workshop you will learn tools that you can use to craft, develop and vocalize your performance in your own unique way. All skills and experience levels welcome. Bring a work of your own or someone else’s you’d like to perform.

SAT SEEDBOX 2:00 PM SUN SEEDBOX 2:00 PM

GOOD FOOD FOR COOL DUDES

Hungry youth with an interest in food can come and cook up some healthy vegetarian dishes. Fun and interactive classes will have you make 4-5 things to take away and munch on. We’re talking soups, frittatas, slices, stuffed things and more.

Suit students 11-17 years.

CLUBHOUSE KITCHEN. SAT AND SUN 9AM, 10AM, 11AM

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

SPIRALLING SIGHT Spiralling Sight will take you through a visual scope exploring the elements of light on the festival environment. Designing a Projection Gateway allowing the young people to enter the Backlot space through a transformational entrance.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

jam with Junkadelic Get involved with the street parade with Junkadelic. Make all types of junk percussion, then use them to learn simple clave rhythms and improvise within the groove. Also learn simple second line dance moves, so you can really get into the groove! You’ll soon catch on to the rhythm and be able to jam with the Junkadelic core group. SUNDAY 3PM ON PARADE LEAVES FROM THE OPEN SPACE NORTH OF BACKLOT AND TOWARD FIELDS CAMPING

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Children's festival Glenn B SWift

Glenn Swift is a uniquely West Australian Storyteller, bringing the landscape alive through modern fable – or scaring your kids witless on Fairbridge Friday evening with ghosts and grooblies!

BEDTIME STORIES FRI KALEIDOSCOPE 6:30 PM

Kidz K Kaperz Kids... it's your turn to be a star! Kids! Are you a keen singer, dancer,

joke or story-teller? Then Kidz Kaperz is for you.

Spend 5 minutes on stage in front of a real live audience!

Be sure to register early, Kidz Kaperz is always a hit!

Presented by all-time favourite MC, Glenn B Swift

SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 8:30 AM (REGISTRATION 8:00 AM)

"ARRR is for Adventure" presented by Pirateman

An outlandish vagabond

Cook Up a Storm!

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Healthy, hands-on cooking workshops for young foodies!

We create delicious fresh food to taste and enjoy. Come and join the fun in the nurturing atmosphere of the Retreat Kitchen. Book early to secure your place.

GOOD FOOD FOR COOL DUDES

WANTED ...Hungry youth with an interest in food to come and cook up some healthy vegetarian dishes. Classes are fun and interactive and in the hour you will make 4 to 5 things to take away and munch on. We are talking soups, frittatas, slices, stuffed things etc .

These classes suit students from 11 to 17 with an interest in food .

Book early to secure your place.

Come on a grand circus and puppetry adventure to find treasure and get lost in the process.

Perfect for those wanting a laugh and a spice of piracy in their Fairbridge experience... ARRR!

Free Little Library

ARRR IS FOR ADVENTURE SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 10:30 AM SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 11:30 AM PIRATE CIRCUS SAT CLUB WEST 1:00 PM SUN CLUB WEST 1:15 PM

Bring a book - take a look

at the Free Library. A place to sit and read and talk. Pack a book into your sleeping bag so that you can 'swap' it at the Free Library at Fairbridge Festival. ALL AGES!

The Pinch Pot Project

Rainbow Yogis

A community arts project which brings pottery to the people, one pinch pot at a time. The workshops are accessible, inclusive and fun, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Two-Bar almost Amazing Drumming Monkeys instant band Bring a musical instrument (a bucket, or pot/pan counts as an instrument here) or just bring and meet potential busking friends. It's a little bit crazy and a whole lot of fun and it makes you feel great when it comes together.

SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 1:30 PM SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 3:30 PM

JOIN THE PARADE

Skill up for the parade, make a shaker and learn the samba moves! Meet Glenn the Jester for the parade SUN 4.45PM on the Chapel Lawn.

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The Monkeys combine a unique blend of puppetry, live music, comedy, and heart-warming themes, to deliver a fun-filled interactive show for the whole family.

FRI KALEIDOSCOPE 4:30 PM SAT CLUB WEST 10:00 AM SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 2:30 PM SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 10:30 AM SUN CLUB WEST 2:15 PM

little notes

Sing Dance Play & have Fun with us!

Stories to inspire imagination.

Musicality through singing and percussion and fundamental movement skills for 0-4 yr-olds with a guardian.

SAT CLUB WEST 9:00 AM SUN CLUB WEST 9:00 AM

Fairy Jem

Join Jem the Nature Fairy as she takes you on an imaginative and musical journey through the Australian bush. Help Jem tell the story by solving the puzzles along the way, as Husk the Elf follows the clues to where his dreams can come true.

FRI KALEIDOSCOPE 5:30 PM SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 11:30 AM SAT CLUB WEST 3:00 PM SUN CLUB WEST 10:00 AM SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 1:30 PM

Rainbow Yogis is dedicated to spreading mindfulness, empowering kids, promoting children's wellbeing and sharing the foundations of yoga with families.

SAT CHAPEL LAWN 10:00 AM SUN CHAPEL LAWN 9:00 AM

animal yoga

Animal yoga is a safe and fun way for parents and small children to relax into the day ahead.

SAT CLUB WEST 8:00 AM

Phil Doncon's Paint Storm

NDORSE NDORSE is a chin tickling, finger clicking, bass wobbling, tea drinking button masher with a hammer and a spade, looking for the funky shades of grey. He sifts through genres faster than your local bread maker happy to prescribe anything good for the soul, armed with a flagon of his unique bootlegs and mashups fusing pop with the good stuff.

FRI KALEIDOSCOPE 9:00 PM SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 6:30 PM SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 9:00 PM

Arty Brellas Magic

Witty, wise, wonderful, wacky and wellworshipped creative Arty Brellas workshops with Tricia Stedman.

Phil Doncon is undoubtedly a unique performer.

Creating a 10 metre mural to music in a matter of minutes, combined with stunts and break dancing, his performances are a storm of energy, colour and creativity.

LOOK OUT FOR PHIL DONCON'S PAINT STORM ON THE CHAPEL LAWN, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Phil Doncon's Paint Storm will blow your mind. Massive murals painted in minutes in a storm of action!

Playback theatre

Perth Playback Theatre is 'theatre with a heartbeat': a unique way of sharing your experiences and seeing them brought to life. see page 37

TOTES RIDIC

TOTES RIDIC will have your limbs flailin', your brains happyin', and your smiles explodin' in a riDONKulous workshop exploring improv, movement, theatre, clowning, expressing yo' self and being really...really....silly. Bring a friend! Bring five friends! Bring your mum!...or leave your mum at the chapel and come down for the silliest thing you'll do this festival!

FRI KALEIDOSCOPE 7:45 PM SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 8:00 PM

Star-Trackers

Greg Hastings and Milly Taylor

Greg Hastings and his daughter Milly Taylor will take you on a journey to the heart of Australia with some of Greg's classic favourites and Milly's beautiful songs.

SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 4:30 PM SUN KALEIDOSCOPE 12:30 PM

CHAPEL LAWN Watch out for more children's activities on the Chapel Lawn.

Join United Ulysses, Caring Koala, Bio-diverse Bandicoot, Responsible Ringtail Possum and their animal friends to learn about values through story and song.

SAT SAT SUN SUN

KALEIDOSCOPE CLUB WEST KALEIDOSCOPE CLUB WEST

3:30 PM 4:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM

wood shed

A space for all ages to go mental with hammer and nail! Build the wooden toy of your dreams, with the help of mum and dad.

Interactive storytelling with live music performances.

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get dancing workshops & more

Contact Improvisation The basic investigation of CI revolves around how two or more bodies move and dance while in physical contact.

In these workshops we will explore ways of rolling in solo and getting comfortable 'improvising' in our bodies. Introducing the 'rolling point of contact' with a partner, See Fairbridge Festival from a new perspective and join Co3, experiencing connection through physical contact. We will focus Perth’s newest contemporary dance company, for an invigorating and creative session to explore the environment on dancing with a partner with a shared centre, exploring through through movement. This 60-minute workshop includes through improvising: 'listening' a gentle warm-up followed by learning a series of and 'speaking' through the 'point contemporary dance exercises that will ignite the dancer of contact', sharing balance and within. No previous dance experience necessary. giving weight. AGE GROUP: 18+ SUN HOOPLA 11:20 - 12:20 PM SAT HOOPLA 9:00 - 10:00 AM

HIP HOP, POP 'N LOCK Urban

with Jesse Teichelman My workshop is fun, upbeat and 'vivacious', and will have you on your feet! It is for anyone of any age and I will be able to teach you the basic fundamentals of hip hop and street. Following a small introductory performance at the start, you will learn a portion of a dance. At the end we will do a "confidence circle" in which everyone will get the chance to showcase their talents, while friends (and others) stand around the outside of the circle and clap and cheer you on.

SAT HOOPLA 10:20 - 11:20 AM SUN HOOPLA 8:50 - 9:50 AM

Souleiado

Perth French Dance Group Kukuleczka A workshop of some of our most Group loved French dances with clear demonstrations by Souleiado dancers and expert instruction

by Laurel, the founder and teacher of the group. Dances are suitable for all age groups and abilities, so come and discover how to dance like a Breton, Poitevin or a Basque local.

SUN HOOPLA 4:10 - 5:10 PM

Since 1991, The Polish Dance Group “Kukułeczka” has captured the hearts and minds of Australian communities in presenting traditional Polish culture. Members of the group are proud to learn Polish folkloric song and dance, enriching audiences with new cultural experiences.

SUN HOOPLA 3:00 - 4:00 PM

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Irish Ceili with Hilary McKenna A fun-filled introduction to Irish ceilí dancing for all ages led by master teacher Hilary McKenna and his super-sized ceilí orchestra featuring bands Fásta, The Freewheeler and Siar.

SAT HOOPLA 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Featuring bands Fásta, The Freewheeler and Siar

Les Caramelles

Segaloya

Les Caramelles was formed by a group of dancers who decided to share their passion for dancing.

Les Caramelles started out performing traditional dances from the Indian Ocean (Sega, Maloya), but being such a melting pot of characters from Reunion Island, Mauritius, France, Congo and Venezuela; belly dance and african dances have now joined the mix! We look forward to sharing our world and passion with you, and delight you with a colourful and refreshing experience.

SégaLoya is an open group where you will learn both the technique and the art of freestyling Séga, Maloya and more. Originaly from La Réunion Island, the teacher and choreographer, Mme Muriel Toulcanon runs her classes and workshops in the Perth area.

Please join the workshop, experience a taste of the Indian Ocean dances and enjoy the performance at Fairbridge Festival 2016.

SUN HOOPLA 1:50 - 2:50 PM

SAT HOOPLA 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Red Sea Pedestrians

Dance has long been used as an expression of joy since biblical times, and is believed to have a therapeutic effect: purifying the soul, promoting spiritual elation and unifying the community; and today still plays a part in Jewish family celebrations. Red Sea Pedestrians teach a range of exuberant dances from the Middle East and Eastern European traditions.

SUN HOOPLA 12:40 - 1:40 PM

RANT STEPPING The North-East 'rant' step is a type of dance step now used for stepping in English ceilidhs.

It's wide appeal to English teens and adults is obvious to anyone interested in re-invigorating Australian Bush Dancing.

SUN HOOPLA 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Pub Jive & Rock 'n' Roll

SWING IT! Swing It! specialises in the authentic dances from the 1920s, '30s and '40s including Lindy Hop, Charleston and more.

Workshops focus on the world of Swing music and Swing dancing.

The Swing It! team includes some of the best dancers in the country.

This casual workshop will teach you basic footwork and a few classical jive moves, and leave you with a simple and enjoyable routine. Come with a friend or come alone – students will change partners on a constant basis. We will be dressed in Classical Rock ’n' Roll style attire! SAT HOOPLA 11:40 - 12:40 PM SAT HOOPLA 2:20 - 3:20 PM

SAT HOOPLA 3:40 - 4:40 PM

perth morris men

Mad Tatters Morris

The Perth Morris Men present ancient and not so ancient traditional Morris dances from the Cotswold Hills and other areas of England.

The presentation is lively and spectacular. The music is live and the dances range from the gentle handkerchief waving to vigorous mock battle dances with large sticks.

The Mad Tatters Morris dancers are women and men who perform traditional dances from English villages along the border between England and Wales. The original idea was to scare away Welsh people! They dance with clashing sticks and lots of shouting.

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fair maids of perth

Fair Maids of Perth have been dancing since 1978. They perform with bright sticks and flowery garlands, adding rhythm with wooden clogs and live music played on traditional instruments such as fiddle and accordion.

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special concerts

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Henry Lawson's Birthday OLD SCHOOL AUDIO Following the hugely successful Loaded Dog

SINGING THE SPIRIT

This is a chance to share in the life of arguably Australia's most prominent literary figure. Not only did Loaded Dog purloin their moniker from one of Henry's stories, but through song, verse and anecdote, we guarantee you will come away with not only a sackful of stories but some new songs to sing.

DINING HALL 10:00 - 11:00 AM

STAR HAVEN

Join a round robin concert that showcases some of the brightest young stars at the festival Albert Gray, Jacob Diamond, Riley Pearce and Carla Geneve.

DJINDALUX 10:00 – 11:15am

Scotch YOUTH VOICES With Andrew Winton

The Scotch Youth Voices is a choir for young men who show a strong music potential and have a love of singing and performing.

MANDJA 10:30 - 11:00am

Eastwinds Persian Music Collective

This eight-piece group is a testament to Australian multiculturalism with four of its members being of Iranian/Persian background and the remaining members from far flung origins: Estonia, Japan, the UK and Australia. They perform songs in English, Persian and Estonian.

DJINDALUX 2:00 - 3:00 pm

THE BIG YARN SPIN

Join the East Coast “bardsters”, the West Coast “dogs” (Loaded ones), Phil Gray (loaded as well) and sundry folk wits as they explore just which side of the country spins the biggest pile of yarn.

DJINDALUX 11:30 – 12:45 pm

The ever-popular Singing the Spirit sessions in 2015 come some concert is your chance to tune up wonderful single microphone your vocal chords for the day. Join concerts in the Clubhouse. Warmth, Jenny Simpson as she introduces spontaneity and state of the art various festival artists to the stage sound combine to make these to revel in a massed singalong. concerts really special with festival CHAPEL 9:00 - 11:00 am artists clambering over each other Pinjarra HS Swing Band to get involved.

The PSHS Swing Band showcases CLUBHOUSE some of the talented music students Session One: 2:15 – 3:15 pm (and their teacher!), delivering sweet Cat and Clint, Powderkeg Reunion, sounds, camaraderie and a joke or The Company two. MANDJA 9:30 - 10:15 am Session Two: 3:30 – 4:30 pm The Mae Trio, Voicemail, Iris GUITAR HEAVEN Festival guitarists mix it up in canadian showcase a concert that showcases this Songs and Stories of amazingly diverse instrument.

The North Country There are few corners of the Our fabulous Canadian artists join musical universe that a guitar hasn’t forces in a special concert of songexplored and this year’s line-up swapping and storytelling from their of guitarists exemplifies just how respective parts of Canada. diverse the instrument can be.

Gordie Tentrees, Jaxon Haldane, Phillip Henry, Devon Sproule, Jaron Freeman-Fox Freddie White, Tony McManus and MANDJA 7:00 – 8:15 pm Beppe Gambetta DJINDALUX 10:00 – 11:15 am

JUNKADELIC BIG BAND

Get hip to Junkadelic’s percussion section backing their six piece brass section; add bass, guitar and vocals AND Junkadelic’s resident MCs, you’ll be set for a high energy party to close Mandja program on Saturday. Be there!

MANDJA 8:35 – 9:35 pm

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

It may be a slightly out-of-code idiom and a somewhat irresponsible excuse to sanction the spirited actions of “boys” these days, but really, what can you expect when a "rat pack" of guitar-besotted lads performs on the one stage?

Andrew Winton, Jordan McRobbie, Chris Matthews DINING HALL 12:30 – 2:00 pm

VINTAGE MANDOLIN

Cellist extraordinaire, Peter Grayling, is also an accomplished mandolinist and combined with the talented Rachel Armstrong, they present a concert of sparkling ragtime tunes played on their admirable collection of vintage mandolins.

CHAPEL 1:30 – 2:00pm

FIDDLEHEADS

Kind of says it all doesn’t it! Spend an hour and a bit with festival fiddlers in a fertile frenzy of frenetic, free-form and fickle fiddle fraternising. Far out!

Andy Baylor, Sophie Lavoie, Charlie McCarthy, Rob Zeilinski, Ado Barker, Cat Moser MANDJA 10:30 – 11:45 am

OLD SCHOOL AUDIO

Continues with two more performances around the single mic.

CLUBHOUSE Session One: 2:00 – 3:15 pm The Company, Powderkeg Reunion, Lucky Oceans and friends Session Two: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gordie Tentrees, Cat and Clint, One Up, Two Down

supperclub revue

Menu

friday and saturday - $40 pp 6:30 - 8:30pm the Dining Hall - DOORS OPEN 6PM

As the sun sets, the Dining Hall morphs into a cosy supperclub complete with twinkling candles and artisan wines by the glass or bottle.

Drop in for a drink or – even better – prebook your dinner seats online and sit back as MC Jane Cornes introduces

a showcase of eclectic festival acts

curated specially for Supperclub Revue. $40 includes reserved table seating, real glassware and a simple, hearty two-course meal with choices (see menu right).

Online bookings open now: trybooking.com/KCAW

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workshops & presentations

GALLOPING FOXLEYS Folk Jam Workshop

Come and jam along to some oldtime classics, folk, country and Irish music with Galloping Foxleys! We'll stick to easy keys for jamming, which is a fun way to build up your playing skills, and great for beginners or anyone wanting to have a play and a good ol' sing. BYO banjo, mandolin, ukulele, guitar, spoons, fiddle, melodeon.

CLUBHOUSE 1:00 - 2:00 PM

SHANTY CLUB Improvisation for Beginners

In addition to being folk music fans, both Carlo and Wyatt are professional standups and improvisers, performing around the world. This workshop for teenagers is in improvisation in theatre-sportstype games, basic improvisation rules and tips, and even longer-form story structures.

CLUBHOUSE 2:15 - 3:15 PM

PHILLIP HENRY AND HANNAH MARTIN Traditional folk lines

Historical research, weaving story and song. Join this award-winning British duo exploring traditional folk lines.

CLUBHOUSE 3:30 - 4:30 PM

CHRIS MATTHEWS Strings and Things!

Join Chris Matthews as he delves into the world of improvisation, alternate tunings, different guitar techniques, switching between instruments and looking outside the square when it comes to playing and song writing.

RETREAT 1:00 - 2:00 PM

THE MAE TRIO Harmony Workshop

The Mae Trio hosts a Harmony Workshop for aspiring singers from all walks of life. With previous experience working with community choirs and school choirs they will share their expertise in three-part harmony with would-be singers no matter what level of experience.

RETREAT 2:15 - 3:15 PM

IRIS Instant Choir with Iris

Come and immerse yourself in the joy of singing with others, in this instant choir workshop with the lovely women from Iris. From those who have never sung in a choir before to seasoned professionals, all are welcome.

RETREAT 3:30 - 4:30 PM

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

ANDY BAYLOR Introducing Cajun fiddle styles

Andy Baylor presents an overview of the Cajun style on fiddle.

He discusses the history of the Misapplied effort is the surest way to Attend gentle morning yoga and hurt yourself in performance, whether sound meditation class, let us open music and the Cajun people and you're a singer or an instrumentalist. your heart, clear your mind and raise demonstrates the hallmarks of the style – including rhythmic devices, You can learn to spot and stop your spirit setting the scene for an blues feeling and effects, bowing the simple triggers that create the amazing experience at Fairbridge and ornamentation. Andy will teach complex problems of poor technique festival. several tunes including a waltz and a in performance. You've been hearing SUN RETREAT 8 - 10 AM two-step. The workshop is suitable about the Alexander technique for for all levels. years, now you can find out why.

IRISH FLUTE RETREAT 9:15 - 10:15 AM Dougal Adams & Ben Stephenson RETREAT 3:00 - 4:00 PM from The Freewheeler DANIEL WATKINS Dougal and Ben come together to in conversation (One Up, Two Down) share, compare and contrast their Jam Workshop approaches to the tunes. at the clubhouse Impromptu jamming is one of the RETREAT 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM Join a conversation with some most enjoyable settings in which to play Bluegrass Music. Join Dan to GREG ARNOLD of our international visitors and de-mystify the etiquette of Bluegrass (Things of Stone and Wood) others as the Clubhouse becomes jamming, with a hands-on approach Your Song Matters a chat-fest of inspirational stories and participation mandatory.

Facilitated by Dr Greg Arnold and glimpses into the inner worlds RETREAT 10:30 - 11:30 AM (APRA Songwriter of the Year, of music making and playing.

Things of Stone and Wood) the JAMIE CLARK (The Company) session will run through various SATURDAY Bluegrass Guitar Workshop techniques to compose and craft IN CONVERSATION Australian flatpick guitar champion songs. It will also provide artists Jamie Clark, breaks down the picking with the chance to showcase their Steve Barnes speaks with Fásta techniques and licks that define this material in a supportive workshop CLUBHOUSE 10:00 - 11:00 AM challenging guitar style. Jamie is a environment. Greg has a PhD in seasoned guitar instructor and you'll song writing and record production be sure to go away with plenty to and is the head of one of Australia's Lucky Oceans speaks with Andy Baylor work on, and, inspiration to boot. most comprehensive song writing CLUBHOUSE 11:30 - 12:30 PM RETREAT 11:45 AM– 12:45 PM bachelor degrees (NMIT Bachelor of Music Industry).

SOPHIE LAVOIE (Fásta) Doug Spencer speaks with RETREAT 12:30 - 1:30 PM Quebec Fiddling Devon Sproule Sophie demonstrates the French CLUBHOUSE 1:00 - 2:00 PM FIACHRA O’REGAN (Fásta) Canadian fiddle style and teaches a What are Uilleann pipes and tune from the repertoire.

SUNDAY how do they work?

RETREAT 1:00 - 2:00 PM Fiachra dissembles his pipes to show IN CONVERSATION all of the working parts, and give INGLORIOUS BARDSTERS Gina Williams speaks with Who says "Rhyme doesn't pay"? history on the instrument as well Neil Murray Our fun-filled workshop lifts the lid as live demonstrations. If anybody CLUBHOUSE 10:00 - 11:00 AM on the much-maligned Bush Poetry has a set of Uilleann pipes they are welcome to take them and learn a genre and proves once, and for all, Charlie MGee speaks with that modern day Bush Poetry is not tune after the demonstration.

Recycled String Band only about cattle drives, sunlit plains RETREAT 1:45 - 2:45 PM CLUBHOUSE 11:15 - 12:15 PM and dying horses.

RETREAT 2:15 - 3:15 PM Doug Spencer speaks with SHANTY CLUB Tony McManus and Improvisation for Beginners Beppe Gambetta In addition to being folk music fans, CLUBHOUSE 12:30 - 1:30 PM both Carlo and Wyatt are professional standups and improvisers, performing around the world. This workshop for teenagers is in improvisation in theatre-sports-type games, basic improvisation rules and tips, and even longer-form story structures.

RETREAT 3:30 - 4:30 PM

GLENN SWIFT Alexander Technique

YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION

EASTWINDS

Kristiina Maalaps (Estonia) and Saba Kafami (Iran) will take participants on a journey into both the ancient Estonian runic song form and some lyrical folk melodies of the Persian tradition. This workshop will also feature some of the exotic instruments of the Persian tradition and a few surprises too. There will also be opportunities for participation.

RETREAT 4:45 - 5:45 PM

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health & spirit

MORNING WAKE UP WITH TAOIST TAI CHI

YOGA AND SOUND MEDITATION

RAINBOW YOGIS

Fun yoga adventures with Rainbow Pammy’s creative and imaginative The Taoist Tai Chi society Attend gentle morning yoga and invites you to a demonstration of the sound meditation class, let us open storytelling, designed to help children Tai Chi set by volunteer performers, your heart, clear your mind and raise focus on the moves and bring in an awareness of environment, health and to participate in a workshop in your spirit setting the scene for an and self-discovery. which you will learn some of the amazing experience at Fairbridge SAT CHAPEL LAWN 10:00 AM moves. Experience the physical and Festival.

SUN CHAPEL LAWN 9:00 AM mental benefits for yourself.

SUN RETREAT 8 - 10 AM Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of physical and mental exercise to ANIMAL YOGA promote health.

Animal yoga is a safe and fun way TRANQUILA SAT HOOPLA 7:00 AM for parents and small children to Our healing therapies relax into the day ahead. area where you will find SAT CLUB WEST 8:00 AM

relaxation and bliss!

MOTHER HEN'S COOP

Mother Hen’s Coop is under the shady trees near Kaleidoscope. This little haven for mums and dads provides a comfy place to feed and change bub. There's a change table and natural sanitising cleanser.

Take the time to visit the haven that is Tranquila; massage, reflexology, bowen therapy, homeopathy first aid and other healing modalities to energise and renew. In front of Fairbridge House and on the way to Djindalux.

YOGATEENS

Stretch those tired, danced-out muscles, learn breathing patterns to de-stress and relax, recharge and renew with Yogateens.

SUN CLUB WEST 8:00 AM

WAAGYL

The Rainbow Serpent is coming to Fairbridge! The Waagyl is a collaborative artwork that you, as a visitor to Fairbridge Festival, are encouraged to participate in. The Serpent will be easily found around Mandja and Gus's bar, just watch your feet! Come and visit her, bring your most colourful bottle caps, flowers, or knick knacks from your house and help give the Waagyl the colour of her namesake. Learn her stories, and talk with J.J. Lane, a talented young artist who helped to give the Serpent her spots.

This artwork has been designed as a metaphor for the relationship we continue to build with the Traditional Owners of the land – something that should be cherished, respected, and help inspire us, and future generations.

STRETCH ARTS FESTIVAL 7 & 8 May 2016

ZEN GARDEN

Zen Garden is an installation consisting of two main features – a diverse network of hanging kokedama clay-moss balls and a central Zen Garden area with a large, shallow sandpit raked and groomed in the Japanese karesansui “dry landscape” style, including feature rocks and plants.

The garden will be transient, ever changing and at the whim of any and all who wish to interact with it.

Discovet this peaceful place on the way to Djindalux.

FAIRBRIDGE LABYRINTH/ MANDALA

This ancient divine imprint is found in spiritual traditions in various forms around the world. By walking the labyrinth we are discovering a long forgotten mystical tradition.

Come softly and often to this space, walk the mysterious, winding path in silence or with music, making your way to the centre, as the walk becomes a metaphor for your own life journey. Breathe: walk slowly and with purpose. Follow the path and listen for the sound of your spirit song. Near Djindalux, behind the Chapel.

art installations performance live music FREE workshops and activities for all ages Spectacular Opening Event ‘Alchemy - Lights on the Bay’ Fire I Projection I Food I Markets Friday 6 May www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/stretchfestival.htm

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SATURDAY

sustainability

Mandja Marquee 12.15 - 1.15 pm

Sustainability and climate change: where we are winning and where we are not

Curtin University Sustainability Research

Professor Newman will present international and local examples of positive actions for climate change and sustainable development.

Come along and see how the world is changing and how we can create better pathways.

Prof Peter Newman AO John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Sustainability

Don't miss Peter and Josh on stage in Mandja Marquee - Saturday 12.15 to 1.15 pm.

Sustainable Living at Josh’s House –

Josh Byrne CUSP Research fellow and ABC Gardening Australia presenter

SunDAY

dining HALL 10.30 am - 12 noon The Sustainability Journey

Food, Festivals, Arts, Low Carbon Living and Economics Prof Dora Marinova CUSP Director

Dr Gary Burke CUSP researcher

CUSP Director Prof Dora Marinova will host short presentations followed by a Q&A panel on various aspects of sustainability, climate change and our next steps together.

CUSP specialises in projects that blend theory with practice to create sustainable outcomes. The international Climate Change Accord at Paris (Dec 2015) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals launched in Sept 2015 have created unprecedented affirmation for constructive local and global action for sustainability.

Mainstreaming High Performance Housing Josh’s House is an innovative two-lot subdivision project in Hilton WA that demonstrates that high performance homes can be built for a comparable cost and timeframe to regular houses.

The houses have been thoughtfully positioned for good solar orientation and to maximise gardening space. The homes collect and recycle water and generate their own power. The landscaping includes outdoor living areas built from locally sourced materials, strategic shading, extensive food production, native gardens and engaging play spaces.

Detailed monitoring is being undertaken and communicated as part of a high profile research project through Curtin University and the CRC for Low Carbon Living. Josh will be explaining the key design features of his house and the data to date.

Josh Byrne is an environmental scientist, landscape designer and TV presenter. He is Director of Josh Byrne & Associates – a multi award-winning Fremantle-based consulting practice integrating the fields of landscape architecture, environmental engineering and urban water management, and a Research Fellow with Curtin University’s Sustainability Policy Institute.

Josh is well known for his role on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia program where, over the past 12 years, he’s demonstrated practical ways to create sustainable urban landscapes to a national audience.

Please come and chat with us at the CUSP tent about YOUR sustainability research ideas anytime.

CUSP is delighted to be affiliated with the sustainability initiatives of Fairbridge Festival. We look forward to working with other community groups and businesses who want to move towards sustainability pathways.

Further details: Dr Gary Burke gary.burke@curtin.edu.au

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theatre workshops Playback Theatre

Perth Playback Theatre is 'theatre with a heartbeat': a unique way of sharing your experiences and seeing them brought to life.

We interact with the audience, gathering your experiences, from small moments to deep impactful stories, and then we act as a mirror, reflecting back their story with humour, pathos, integrity and heart.

Our interactive performances workshops get you up and doing Playback for yourselves! Come and play!

at fairbridge in the loft

SATURDAY IN THE LOFT 10:00 - 11:00 AM KIDS INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP AGE 6-12 12:00 - 1:00 PM YOUTH/ADULT INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 6:00 PM JAMBACK - AUDIENCE STORIES ARE TURNED INTO LIVE IMPROVISED MUSIC FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS FROM THE FESTIVAL. SUNDAY IN THE LOFT 10:00 - 11:00 AM KIDS INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP AGE 6-12 12:00 - 1:00 PM YOUTH/ADULT INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

"Kids loved it, especially my daughter - a lot of fun" "Very good workshop, well run, no pressure and fun!"

QUOTES FROM 2015 FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS

After the festival PERTH PLAYBACK THEATRE in Perth 2016

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PERTH PLAYBACK OPEN REHEARSALS come and watch, or watch AND play! May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd PERTH PLAYBACK WORKSHOPS MAY 15TH - INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES DAY workshop for adults and kids!

JULY 10TH - WORLD DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE adult workshop PERTH PLAYBACK PUBLIC PERFORMANCES JULY 30TH - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP. NOVEMBER 20TH - INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY. More dates TBC.

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720 ABC BREAKFAST Join Tracy Vo and Sabrina Hahn as they broadcast live from Kaleidoscope on Saturday morning. They’ll be chatting with special guests and having fun with the audience. Listen to some of your favourite festival acts and hear their stories! PLUS enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle breakfast catered by the festival’s own “Sizzling Sisters, Banger Brothers, Coffee Mate and Fruity Fred”. (until supplies run out) SAT KALEIDOSCOPE 6-10 AM

3 Days  9 Venues  Over 80 Acts  Workshops  Youth Events  Festival Club  Story-telling Yurt  And more!

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songwriting competition for young west australians

your song could put you on this stage Visit fairbridgefestival.com.au to sign up for our eNews to be alerted to when next year’s competition launches so you can enter your song. In the meantime, like The Quest’s Facebook page for all the latest updates.

FairbridgeQuest

see the 2016 Fairbridge Quest winners perform on the Backlot Stage ∏ SUNDAY 17 APRIL ∏ 12:30 - 1:40PM WA’s foremost folk, world and roots music original songwriting competition is supported by:

F E S T I VA L S H O P Come and get your festival t-shirts & check out the fabulous festival merchandise. Your favourite festival artists have stocked us up with their sounds and goodies so come and have a browse.

C a s h o u t ( ava i l a b l e w i t h p u r C h a s e ) opeN Fri- 3pm - 9pm | sat- 10am - 9pm | sun 10am - 5pm (CD sales close at 4pm)

essentials ARTISTS CENTRAL AND INSTRUMENT LOCK-UP This service for musicians is located between Mandja and Clive Cottage.

Artists are strongly encouraged to use this facility to store their instruments.

BABY FEEDING AND CHANGING Mother Hen’s Coop is under the shady trees near Kaleidoscope. This little haven for mums and dads provides a comfy place to feed and change bub. There's a change table and natural sanitising cleanser.

CAMPING AND VEHICLE MOVEMENT For the comfort of others, please do not drive around the campgrounds or festival precinct once you have set up your campsite.

There are specific ‘no vehicle movement’ areas and these must be observed. Take care to park your vehicle off access ways and do not block others.

general information VENUES

BACKLOT A festival within a FESTIVAL SHOP – CDS AND festival – off the main drag and MERCHANDISE In front of the Chapel lawn, at the top of Market Street. in the woods behind Nightingale Cottage – Backlot is a cool mix of FIRST AID The St John Ambulance inspired music, crafty crafts, handsfirst aid van is located on the main on workshops and a chilled out chai street as you come into the festival space. site, next to HQ. CHAPEL Located at the top of GETAWAY OUTDOORS Market Street, and adjacent to MERCHANDISE TENT catering area. This beautiful acoustic Conveniently located on market venue is ideal for vocal and intimate music concerts. The adjacent lawns street opposite the swimming are set for fun activities and provide pool for all the essentials you may a great place to relax. have forgotten – from tent pegs

to batteries. The friendly Getaway Outdoors staff will have you covered at this one stop shop for festival goers.

LICENSED VENUES The festival runs two licensed venues: Gus’s Bar opposite Mandja, and and the Garden Bar (behind Heath Cottage and adjacent to Ruby's). No alcohol CATERING Food and drink stalls to be consumed outside these operate all weekend providing a venues. Note: the festival has a variety of healthy food. You'll find zero-tolerance policy on under-age them south of the Chapel and next drinking. to Hoopla.

LOST PROPERTY, CHILDREN OR Fairbridge Village run the Dining Hall PARENTS To report lost persons or serving breakfast and lunch and play property or to see if what you’ve lost host to the Supperclub Revue has been found, please go to Festival Friday & Saturday evenings 6:30 - 8:30pm. HQ in Belfast cottage. All children must wear a wristband, with parent EFTPOS FACILITIES Eftpos and contact number, at all times. cash-out facilities are available at the Ticket Tent and Festival Shop.

NO SMOKING Smoking is not FAIRBRIDGE VILLAGE GENERAL permitted in any of the venues or on STORE On the right as you come in thoroughfares. See the map in the the front gate – for ice, bread, milk, program book for no smoking areas newspapers, enquiries about the of the festival precinct. village accommodation, and a RESPECT THE VILLAGE – LEAVE coffee shop.

NO TRACE Help us to eradicate FESTIVAL INFO & RAFFLE TICKET all rubbish left in the camping areas SALES At the top of Market Street, and festival precinct. Please put your near the Festival Shop. You can buy rubbish in the appropriate bins – and never on the ground! raffle tickets here and get general RAFFLE An integral part of the information about the festival. fundraising that keeps this festival Volunteer Central will also be colocated here to register for the top- going! Buy up big for your chance to win a fabulous hand-crafted Scott up team. A phone-charging Wise guitar and other fantastic service will operate for a small fee prizes. (funds go to The Quest). Bring your own charger. Thurs 9-6, Fri 8-8, Sat SAFETY TIPS Sorry – no campfires.

This is a rural site with uneven 7-8, Sun 7-5. ground – be aware of hazards such FESTIVAL HQ Festival as concrete kerbs, ditches, and big administration is at Belfast Cottage. gumnuts – and use a torch at night.

Lost/found property; lost children/ Wear a hat, sunscreen, and drink parents; incident reports; and plenty of water during the festival. festival compliments/complaints feedback registers are here. On the VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN AND VOLUNTEER CENTRAL left side of the road as you come Located next to the Festival into the site, see the St John First Merchandise Shop at the top of Aid post.

Market Street.

CLUBHOUSE A place of special memories for the Old Fairbridgians who grew up in the village. It’s the home of intimate concerts with an emphasis on traditional music and special musical presentations, including Old School Audio and In Conversations events. The Village Museum (open all day) can be found in the East Wing. The Clubhouse kitchen is the home of the Good Food for Cool Dudes cooking sessions CLUB WEST The west wing of the Clubhouse (downhill side) is used for Kids’ events and some dance workshops.

DINING HALL We program this village-run venue with performances all day on Saturday and Sunday so you can enjoy your meal with a variety of entertainment. Then from 6:30 - 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday, the Dining Hall morphs into a cosy wine bar – complete with twinkling candles. Pre-book your table for dinner then sit back as MC Jane Cornes introduces a showcase of festival acts curated especially for Supperclub Revue.

DJINDALUX Our star attraction!

The name is a fusion of two ancient languages – Noongar and Latin, and translates as starlight. The venue replaces Riverside and is situated behind the Chapel. You won’t miss the entranceway.

KALEIDOSCOPE Provides all day entertainment for the younger ones (and Mum and Dad too!). Find us in our new location to the east of the swimming pool. Now open into the evening for slightly older kids (11-15 yrs) to have a dance and hang out!

LOFT Upstairs in the Clubhouse, this small and intimate venue is home to Playback Theatre during the day (the most interactive fun you’ll have!). Entrance located across from the Garden Bar. Strictly no food or drink allowed and leave your shoes at the door.

MANDJA Our main concert venue, (opposite Gus’s Bar) and home to spectacular live music shows across the folk and world music genre.

Mandja means “meeting place” in the local Noongar language.

PAPER SCISSORS ROCK Hands on art and create workshops for children of all ages. Located under the trees opposite Kaleidoscope.

RETREAT The old girl with the blue roof (look for the clock tower – it’s behind there). Masterclasses and workshops are held in one room and Kids in the Kitchen cooking sessions are in the retreat kitchen.

RUBY’S This is a licensed and seated venue tucked in behind Fairbridge House and adjacent to the Garden Bar. One of our most popular venues – it is a place to sit, relax and enjoy a drink with your music. While it is informal, Ruby's is still a concert space and we ask that audiences keep noise to a minimum during the performances.

NOTE for parents and guardians

FOR THOSE WITH YOUNG CHILDREN: The festival is familyfriendly, but it can be distressing when young ones get parted from GUS’S BAR A place to meet up mum/dad/their carer. We do not with friends old and new! Centrally provide child-care, so please be sure located opposite Mandja and food you always know where your little caterers, Gus’s bar sells Guinness. ‘uns are. Write your mobile number What more do you need to know?! on children’s wristbands, and be Pop in for a chat and discover your sure they know where Festival HQ favourite act doing a cameo on stage. is should they get lost (in Belfast Cottage - the big green cottage HOOPLA (on the basketball court) towards the entrance, adjacent to Put your dancing shoes on! Dance the first aid post.) displays and workshops during the day and some serious grrooooving at night!

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Festival team

Current FolkWorld Inc. structure Board members

President IAN LILBURNE Vice President JANE ABERDEEN Treasurer KERRI WARNER Secretary COLLEEN DIXON Member ERIC RIPPER Member HILARY MCKENNA Member MATHEW COOMBER Member HENRY JACKSON

Program Directors

Artistic Director ROD VERVEST Children's Program MILU SHURMAN Community Dance Program HILARY MCKENNA Youth Program MAISIE GLEN

FESTIVAL OPERATIONS GROUP (FOG) staff

General Manager LYN (WOODY) SHURMAN Assistant Manager ANNETTE GRIFFITHS Marketing Communications LEANNE CASELLAS Production Manager JAMES SAVAGE Production Assistant KAT TRAILL Ticketing Manager LOUISE VERMEULEN

Area Managers and Supervisors

Artist Central ANDREA BECK Artist Transport FRAN JONES Camping RENATE CHARBAN and DOUGLAS SCOTT Catering GUS ATKINS Entry and Parking DERRICK KERSHAW Festival HQ LOUISE BYARD Festival Markets KYLIE WHEATLEY Festival Raffle RUTH BELBEN Festival Shop JOANNA BROWN and GABBY HOWLETT Hospitality NATALIE TAYLOR Instrument Transport NOEL KENNY Licensed Venues GUS ATKINS Paper Scissors Rock JANE BARWELL Signage and Decoration KIM SHURMAN Ticket Tent LOUISE VERMEULEN Table-Top Troopers JACQUI FARRINGTON Volunteers GARETH ALMOND Youth Arts Space NATALIE NIVISON

FOG support

Catering STEWART NEUSS Comperes ROS BARNES Corporate Signage PHIL MCFEGGAN Face Painting VYNKA JINMAN Festival Treasury GWEN EDWARDS Marketing Communications and Quest admin assistants ALYCE GRULICH and ELLIE GRANGER Program Guide Design & Production SHERYL STEPHENS 720ABC Breakfast ROSEMARY ROBERTSON Social Media FELICITY HILL Staff Meals JENNY WILSON and ROSEMARY ROBERTSON Street Team Coordinator SARAH MORRISON Ticket Tent – Scanning DANICA KERSHAW Website TSE YIN CHANG

the fairbridge quest

Project Manager LEANNE CASELLAS

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raffle

Festival raffle FIRST PRIZE VALUE $5000 SCOTT WISE all Australian guitar.

The 2016 Scott Wise Fairbridge guitar is his model HD, a mid-sized body with the smooth sound and sustain of larger guitars. As with all Fairbridge Festival guitars of the last 23 years it features Australian woods; with WA Jarrah back and sides, a Sitka Spruce soundboard, Wandoo Fingerboard and Queensland maple neck. It comes with a hard case and Wise leather strap. We thank Scott for the generous donation of this beautiful instrument.

OR GETAWAY OUTDOORS & FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL PACKAGE – VALUE $2200 Festival 2017 Family 3 Day Festival with Camping ticket, and a fabulous camping equipment package.

We thank Getaway Outdoors for their generous donation and support.

SECOND PRIZE Remaining prize after 1st prize-winner has selected.

THIRD PRIZE VALUE $1384 WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS Camping Tickets (airfares not included) to the 2016/2017 Festival at Woodford, Queensland from 27/12/16 to 1/1/2017.

We thank Woodford Folk Festival for their generous donation and support.

FOURTH PRIZE VALUE $1000 ZENITH MUSIC VOUCHER Perth’s specialist music store for over forty years. This Voucher is valid for musical goods from stock to the value of $1000.

We thank Zenith Music for their generous donation and support.

FIFTH PRIZE VALUE $940 FAIRBRIDGE VILLAGE COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION FOR 2 NIGHTS Take a well-earned break with family and/or friends in ‘Belfast’ or another cottage of similar size. Restrictions apply, and subject to availability.

We thank Fairbridge Village for their kind donation and support.

Thank you to all our hundreds of volunteers.

Fairbridge Guitars Since 1992 Scott Wise has made the Fairbridge raffle guitar in several different models, all utilising Australian woods.

This year’s guitar is Scott’s Model HD, a mid-sized steel string designed for the sustain and tone found in larger guitars.

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