High-energy duo and cherished Woodfordian regulars, Hat Fitz and Cara are back, joining the line-up alongside Jeff Lang, Karen Lee Andrews, This Way North, Buddy Knox and international guests, Mike Love and the Full Circle (USA) and Emily Barker (ENG). future is looking bright, Woodfordians. Create your own tie dye masterpiece using non toxic dyes and help to The Gypsy Rumble has its roots in Celtic, world music and bush dance traditions. Our organisation provides equality of services and care to everyone of all age, ability, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation – or even how well you play the fiddle. Our organisation provides equality of services and care to everyone of all age, ability, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation – or even how well you play the fiddle. As always, we’re thrilled to present an array of talks from people inspiring, witty and downright remarkable including, the incomparable Dr Karl; Leigh Sales interviewing Michael Gudinski; visiting US guest and author of Biology of Belief, Dr Bruce Lipton; journalist Kerry O’Brien with Noel Pearson; and Rhoda Roberts (AO) in her annual ‘Ancient Culture, New Conversations’ series, amongst over 100 others. Traditional Women Healers of East Arnhem Land. Obscene beauty queen. The world tour doesn’t end there however, with 30, international groups represented in this year’s programme including the, Zooming back in on home soil, four indigenous languages will be taught at the festival this year and in celebration of the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages, Woodford Folk Festival will host the launch of the, A decade of Shampine and late-night dancefloor antics will be celebrated at the Pineapple Lounge this year, complete with strictly-vinyl sets from, and a specially curated house band. “Festivals are as old as our species and vital to our evolutionary being. reduce landfill! Bestselling author of over a dozen books beloved by adults and children alike including, in the Word Comedy programme is witty wordsmith, 25-year-old, , stand-up comedian, co-creator and star of ABC’s, as well as the warm, lightning-paced comedic stylings of. From a young age Sabine toured around Australia playing with her family band- traditional Balkan music from Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece. An iconic cultural, music, arts environment and performance event featuring more than 2000 performers Enjoy snags hot off the barbie along with tunes and tales from the best of the Blues programme. Musicians and inner peace facilitators, drawing upon ancient earth wisdoms from east and west, Lulu & Mis Read More... Lyndon is a Gubbi Gubbi artist, educator and cultural performer. Woodford Folk Festival has revealed the first taste of their 2019/2020 programme ahead of the full announce in October. Growing up in Koonawarra, NSW, Karen spent her childhood listening to Motown records and traditional Poly Read More... A student of Quantum Chi Master Yang, and a practitioner for 18 years, Karen’s specialty is nei gong or Read More... Kari is a musician, artist and a weaver of ceremony. Principal Children’s Organiser Becky, says, “We pack so much love into this programme – sometimes it’s overwhelming.”. Joining her are the likes of Emma Louise, Amanda Palmer, Ngaiire, Archie … Read More... Tenzin Chodron is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who has studied Buddhist philosophy and worked Read More... A conceptual artist and a founding member of the Brisbane-based proppaNOW artists’ collective, Vernon� Read More... Dr Uhlmann is the Secretary of the Qld Branch of Friends of the ABC. Facilitating a range of workshops throughout South East Queensland and beyond, Artfolk offer art tuition Read More... With Mother Earth and nature spirits as her muse, Arzu is a fibre artist whose needle-felted sculptures e Read More... Austral are a new four-piece Australian Celtic super-group. Headlining this year’s festival is Kasey Chambers, who is making her debut playing the iconic festival. Summer beats down on freckled knees, as Emir kicks the dust and wanders on through days drawn long and golden. He is interested in t Read More... David is a singer-songwriter playing psychedelic roots, blues and reggae music rich in rhythm and groove, Read More... Nimbin’s award-winning poet laureate’s entertaining performance poetry jumps from the page to the sta Read More... David is the leader of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The official line up for this year’s Woodford Folk Festival has just been released, offering up something for everyone.. Read More... Vocal adventurer, multi-instrumentalist and looping, beatboxing songwriter Mal sings his brain-provoking Read More... Malcolm Fielding plays a variety of instruments and music styles. The 25-year-old stand-up comedian is the co- creator and star of ABC’s The Angus Project. You are welcome! Huge fun! This multi-instrumental pair will make you smile, cry, laugh and dance as you journey with them from the Read More... Sam is an aquacultural engineer/technologist who has research and design and hands-on management experien Read More... Medical doctor, podcaster, educator and entrepreneur Dr Sam is the President of the Australasian Society Read More... To experience the vibrant energy and passion of the Rio Carnival, welcome Sambaliscious as they get your Read More... Coming from a long line of sarangi masters in India’s holiest city, Varanasi, Sangeet has performed wit Read More... For the last 10 years Sasha has dedicated her life to travelling and studying the endless array of dance Read More... Scott is a journalist and former Cabinet Minister in the Qld LNP Government. Known as Jango on ABC Kids’ Hoopla Doopla, Mr Gorski is on the run for being too entertaining. , headed up by Australian Blues Hall of Fame inductee, the legendary Kevin Borich. Wild womanhood. Woodford Folk Festival have announced their New Year's 2014 lineup and it's another huge one. Further updates concerning the future of Woodfordia’s events will be posted on our website and social media channels. This year, Woodfordia will play host to the likes of modern-day. Join Beat Lehmann daily to learn the songs for the Fire Event before taking to the Amphitheatre stage for this spectacular theatrical performance. Read More... Dr Nirala is a naturopathic physician who specialises in digestive disorders. The Children’s Festival for the first time hosts the ever engaging and inspirational, , playing her hit songs of hope and love for the planet, alongside workshops such as, ‘, eusing, recycling, natural building and sustainability. There is an astounding number of acts announced to play at this years Woodford Folk Festival with over 120 000 people expected to grace the festival. This Brisbane group perform and teach English and Welsh country dancing of the gentry and workers in the Read More... Brisbane’s premier bollywood dance company is dedicated to providing engaging, energetic workshops and Read More... Dane spins yarns about family and friends from his hometown in outback NSW, claiming they are a bunch of Read More... Linsey Pollak plays a digital wind instrument controlling sounds of animals using live-looping technology Read More... Dani is a researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures who is passionate about rebuilding Animator, interactive media artist and leader of the Living Data programme, Lisa’s heritage is Aborigin Read More... Steven and Trudi Hayes are lovers of bees. TAP brings cutting-edge mac Read More... Ben is an environmental scientist specialising in the treatment of interesting effluents. Professor Greste is an Australian- born journalist, author, media freedom activist and academic. Other women to watch include, Handsome, Sahara Beck, Charlie Collins, SONiA disappear fear, Tia Gostelow, Laura Hyde and folk/pop sister duo, Oh Harlow. Woodford Folk Festival Welcomes International Artists December 4, 2017 by Jasmin Midgley MEDIA RELEASE Artists from Canada, U.S.A, Ireland, the UK, Japan and as far afield as Sweden and Iceland join more than 350 local acts on the bill for this year’s Woodford Folk Festival. Read More... Meet these four brightly-coloured beasts and their Yackherds, grazing on greens and pooping magic. , playing the festival for the first time; Though 65% of the programme are completely new-to-the-festival artists and presenters, we will enjoy much-loved returnees including, As always, we’re thrilled to present an array of talks from people inspiring, witty and downright remarkable including, the incomparable. Get all the ticket details, dates, and venues for the Woodford Folk Festival 2014. In 2019, Nina Read More... Electro-folk, klezmer-fusion entertainer Niq is an incredible one-man musical. 119K likes. of Brazil. Music event in Woodford, QLD, Australia by Woodford Folk Festival on Thursday, December 26 2019 with 22K people interested and 6.4K people going. Forced to resign in 1960 under the Marriage Act, Jill Read More... Jimblah and Goji are friends who make music from a place of ultra-light beamingness. These passionate dancers uplift your heart with their joyful rhythmic footwork and glorious traditional c Read More... Alan is from Dublin and plays in both standard and DADGAD tuning on guitar. As well as a plentiful selection of homegrown talent –, to name a few – this year’s international acts includes a bevy of Canadian mates. She grew up immersed in world music, at festivals like Woodford Folk Festival and the National Folk Festival, knowing her path would always be music. ‘Snowbird’ writer Gene MacLellan’s daughter, the JUNO-winning, the Polaris Music Prize winner, classically trained operatic tenor and composer who blends his. We cannot wait to reunite with our Woodfordian regulars, welcome in the new members of our community and all together, make 2019/20 a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy snags hot off the barbie along with tunes and tales from the best of the Blues programme. Adalita, Tash Sultana, Urthboy and Little May are also heading to Woodfordia, strengthening the Aussie contingent. All materials are provided but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult for the workshops and Fire Event…. The Blues Breakfast BBQ will this year be hosted by. Whipped up in Berlin and wowing audienci Read More... Singing, dancing, marching, clashing, hankies waving, bells ringing: Woodford Morris bring the timeless m Read More... Woody tours with his family band and his mobile ukulele school. each incredible songwriters and powerful performers in their own right, join forces in an Aussie trio to be reckoned with. This Melbourne powerhouse trio plays pulsating rhythms from the belly of the blues, combining down and di Read More... Providing a platform for everyday Australians to connect through a regular laundry and shower service, Or Read More... A computer scientist at QUT, Paul leads the Australian Acoustic Observatory project, which is building a Read More... Paul is a Registered Landscape Architect, Public Space Planner and educator with an interest in the inter Read More... Jacqui and Adrian have been making handmade footwear under the label Pendragon for over 30 years. “If you pour some music on whatever’s wrong, it’ll sure help out.” — Levon Helm Woodford Folk Festival 2015/2016 Lineup Announced The extensive lineup for the 30th Woodford Folk Festival has arrived, boasting the likes of the homegrown superstar Courtney Barnett, American singer song-writer Michael Franti and an avalanche more. They are the birthplace of commerce, the genesis of innovation and they help contribute to a humane and progressive society. Halfway between Brisbane and Queensland’s glorious Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.Visitors can enjoy stunning views and watch the sun go down over the Glass House Mountains from the hill-top above the festival grounds. Please wear a plain red top for the performance…, Make a lantern to light your way at the start of the Fire Event – after the performance it’s yours to keep. Woodford Folk Festival aspires to be one of those,” says Festival Director Bill Hauritz. News. An iconic cultural, music, arts environment and performance event featuring more than 2000 performers, 35 venues and 438 acts. The festival features everything from traditional folk to cabaret but also puts a focus on its contemporary music lineup which is packed full of local gold. For those of you with a penchant for the wonderfully weird, sink your teeth into to a Circus & Cabaret programme full of delicious debauchery and dizzying theatrics. Karl has an infect Read More... Born out of a love for reggae rhythms and a passion for improvisation, this is a unique and experimental Read More... Every week in Mullumbimby 28 men meet to share beers and sing Russian songs. Over 400 acts, across 35 performance venues, over … 119K likes. Every year approximately 125,000 patrons attend the festival. A decade of Shampine and late-night dancefloor antics will be celebrated at the Pineapple Lounge this year, complete with strictly-vinyl sets from DJ DNO and a specially curated house band. The Homelands Tour follows the night sky, journeying along plains, down r Read More... With 52 years of professional experience, Kevin has jammed with Santana, Bo Diddley, Richie Blackmore, Ta Read More... Multi-instrumentalist and social media influencer Ayumu Yamashita pursues an organic lifestyle as a commi Read More... Jon Worsley, Nathaniel Combes, Hayden Hack and Lee Hardisty make great music together. “This collection of performances, workshops, talks, and experiences celebrate who we are, examine the issues we’re facing as a global and local community and will hopefully inspire us to move forward together,” says Head of Programming, Chloe Goodyear. The Woodford Folk Festival 2013 Lineup has been announced. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. As always, this is a programme created by, with and for many, many people. ‘Snowbird’ writer Gene MacLellan’s daughter, the JUNO-winning Catherine Maclellan; adopted Woodfordians, The East Pointers; electrifying lyricist, Basia Bulat; and Jeremy Dutcher, the Polaris Music Prize winner, classically trained operatic tenor and composer who blends his Wolastoq First Nation roots into his music. Powerhouse pun-queen Joanna Simmons is taking the lies out of lycra with her five-star comedy cabaret. We also welcome our first visit from the Traditional Women Healers of North East Arnhem Land – important Elders and their daughters and granddaughters, who will wake up the Talking Circle each morning,  telling stories for children and families and sharing their bush medicine, used as part of sacred knowledge for healing and smoking ceremonies. Angus Stone, Julia Stone, Kate Miller-Heidke, Jeff Martin and The Saints are some of the headliners listed for this year’s event. Showcasing more than 1,600 shows across 25 stages, this year’s program boasts an eclectic collection of live music, workshops, talks and experiences taking place over […] Amongst this glittering line-up is Australia’s favourite trash glamour disco circus, Briefs Factory; surreal showgirl, obscene beauty queen and sex clown, Betty Grumble;  Woodfordian regular, Mario Queen of the Circus; Australia’s premier Indigenous showgirl, Constantina Bush, who will take us on a humorous journey filled with songs that have shaped her life; and Amanda Palmer’s Weep Fest, where she’ll invite us to join her in crying away the troubles of the old year, until they become tears of joy, gratitude and hope for the new. High-energy duo and cherished Woodfordian regulars, On the first day of the new year, we’ll be lucky enough to watch the sun slip below the horizon whilst listening to a reading from. The Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, is held annually over six days and six nights from Dec 27th through to January 1st. When asked why he performs comedy, Martin replied: “I really like making people laugh. This multi-award-winning poet, writer and livewire entertainer has incubated crocodile eggs, lived in Jap Read More... Robyn is a multi talented artist with skills including face and body painting, special effects, costumes Read More... Rod has been a full time professional tai chi qigong teacher for 43 years, and shares practical technique Read More... As a pioneer of stand-up comedy, Rod has more than 30 years experience working in cabaret, theatre, telev Read More... Rory, at 16 years old, is a musician to watch. Originally from Tibet, Kunga lived in exile in Dharamsala before coming to Australia in 2010. More than 2000 performers and 438 events are programmed featuring local, national and international guests. The East Pointers. Read More... A melting pot of the diverse musical influences of the three members – folk, western swing, alt-country Read More... Based in Port Vila, Tio’s striking voice and gifted musicianship is underpinned by a strong connection Read More... Dr Toby is an acoustic ecologist using sound to monitor bee populations. Redefining the ever-evolving genre of modern Woodford Folk Festival, you've done it again. The six-day happening, which closes out one year and welcomes the next, strives to be more than just a festival, more than an event. This years festival headline are the John Butler Trio, with other local acts including Kate Miller-Heidke, Montaigne, The Beautiful Girls, Husky, Holy Holy, and Sampa the Great. Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford, QLD. It is one of the biggest annual cultural events of its type in Australia. Founder Tim Monley is a freelance creative producer who began his career in the arts, creating community Read More... For The Record is a monthly storytelling event at The Bearded Lady that takes place in the space somewher Read More... Forróbodo plays forró, the vibrant music and dance style from the north-eastern region She ha Read More... Leigh is an award-winning journalist, author and host of 7:30 on ABC. We have not decided whether we will be proceeding with a Woodford Folk Festival in 2021/22 due to the circumstances around presenting events within Covid restrictions. , seen in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala. Growing up in Tamworth, from the age of 11 Charlie was playing onstage at the local pub. An iconic cultural, music, arts environment and performance event featuring more than 2000 performers, 35 venues and 438 acts. Sultry, expert, and undeniably infectious, the Kingfisha sound highlights deep all- encompassing rhythms Read More... Kirsty is the director at Heartspace Performing Arts Centre and Kester is the music teacher at Venturing into the State Library, seeking information about the Queensland folk scene, Read More... Anya and Moe teach a healing and invigorating Vinyasa practice blending awareness with strength, movement Read More... Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognised leader in bridging science and spirit. This year’s festival will again be held at its traditional 500-acre parkland site in Woodford, Queensland (about an hour north of Brisbane). Zooming back in on home soil, four indigenous languages will be taught at the festival this year and in celebration of the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages, Woodford Folk Festival will host the launch of the Mudburra/English Dictionary. You are welcome! This group is dedicated to keeping the Burundian c Read More... With a passion for supporting and nurturing unforgettable work, Cluster Arts works with extraordinary art Read More... From a world where Alice in Wonderland meets The Shining, performance troupe Cocoloco presents raucous, h Read More... Melbourne’s Coda Chroma is the alias of Kate Lucas, and is a vehicle for her harmonically sophisticated Read More... With continual performances around the country, the Gypsy Scotsman has managed to prove himself as one of Read More... Neridah is a choreographer, performer and theatre-maker who has toured her work extensively in Australia Read More... Kamahi was one of the first graduates of Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts in 2000. Woodford Folk Festival aspires to be one of those,” says Festival Director Bill Hauritz. to explore the ways in which we might counteract some of the negative rhetoric surrounding the future of the world. We have not decided whether we will be proceeding with a Woodford Folk Festival in 2021/22 due to the circumstances around presenting events within Covid restrictions. ongoing exploration of the art of celebration, typified by the now-iconic Welcome Ceremony and Fire Event, out performers from all corners of the globe. The Woodford Folk Festival is a 6-day community festival which boasts over 2000 performers and over 400 events. Woodford Folk Festival Has Announced Its Huge 2019–20 Lineup Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival is back for its 34th year, with Amanda Palmer, Lior, Horrorshow and The Herd on the bill. Featuring some of most respected performing artists – Leah Cotterell, Annie Peterson, Saskia Vanderbyl, Read More... Vanua Fire is a group of young talented fire dancers, specialising in fire pois, umbrellas and juggling. This group originated from the ‘Save Your Steve Irwin Way Forest’ campaign which helped to secure the Read More... A string figure artist all her life, Gabrielle learnt the art from her grandmothers, extended family and Read More... A Goo’enpul-Yuggera and Ngunda- Gabi Gabi Goori, Gaja Kerry is a teacher, facilitator and researcher of Read More... A naturopath based in the Noosa hinterland, Gary runs a health retreat which he founded in 1990. Connecting songs across oceans. Founding member of The Escapists, Lucas Stibbard has extensive theatre experience in QLD, has taught at t Read More... 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Lucy Farrell is at last embarking on the solo career so many have been Read More... Mandolin virtuoso Luke Plumb’s innovative new band fuses tradition and dance grooves. Jinibara Custodians and Woodfordian Elders welcome you all home in song and ceremony. It's festival time! He’s been a senior reporte Read More... Scott commenced as Queensland Human Rights Commissioner in 2018. Having played in Read More... A healer for more than 50 years, Master Yang works with and communicates with chi, like the conductor of Read More... A yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, nature lover and mum of two, Chloe’s mission is to empower her stud Read More... By weaving together new and old traditional Australian ballads and work songs, early country music, origi Read More... As a member of Oka, Xavier Rudd and the United Nations, Kevin James Carroll and as a solo artist, Chris h Read More... An award-winning journalist and communications consultant, Christine is the author of Inside Kevin07. Artist, curator, event coordinator, cultural seed planter Jeremy creates spaces for community engagement Read More... Jill was an ABC Education Producer from 1956-1978. Taking place in Woodford, Queensland, you can expect names like Cat Power, The Waifs , Xavier Rudd, Kimbra , Jen Cloher , Alex The Astronaut and tonnes more to grace Woodfordia. The future is looking bright, Woodfordians. Other women to watch include, “Festivals are as old as our species and vital to our evolutionary being. They say there’s an innate bond between siblings, a relationship is forged that can last a lifetime. Dedicated to renewable energy and building community, Joe has spent 15 years carefully sprouting wind far Read More... Songwriter, singer, orator, writer, actor, barrister, concertinist – just some of the roles that John� Read More... Greens city councillor, musician, poet and activist, Jonno pursues social change through multiple pathway Read More... A musical journey to the land of coffee and salsa, Jotas performs the rich traditions of Colombian folk a Read More... Juliet uses resourceful craft to address waste and well-being. The festival theme, Imagining a Beautiful Future, was chosen to encourage not only us as organisers, but the entire Woodfordian community, to explore the ways in which we might counteract some of the negative rhetoric surrounding the future of the world. The chirp of a lonely hatchling becomes a song, and soon…, Join Andrew Veivers, Mal Webb, Andrew Clermont, Ric Halstead and Zaia Kendall with a musical instrument of your choosing and create a truly people-powered orchestra. The world tour doesn’t end there however, with 30+ international groups represented in this year’s programme including the Boban Markovic Orkestar (SERB), The Brother Brothers (USA), Brighde Chaimbeul (SCOT), Elephant Sessions (SCOT), Blair Dunlop (ENG), Lucy Farrell (ENG), The Kimono Band (JAP), Tio (VANUATU) and Monks of Tibet (NEPAL). This Sydney-based, funky-faced, horn-tooting crew play New Orleans-inspired party tunes from the 1920s un Read More... Australia's premier bubble artist, Dr Hubble can show you bubbles you never dreamed were possible, includ Read More... Dr Karl is a well-known public speaker, prolific writer and multiple degree holder. This classical Indian dance company bring the exquisite dance form of Bharatanatyam to life on stage. “This collection of performances, workshops, talks, and experiences celebrate who we are, examine the issues we’re facing as a global and local community and will hopefully inspire us to move forward together,” says Head of Programming, Chloe Goodyear. The Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, is held annually over six days and six nights from Dec 27th through to January 1st. , explores the challenge of cultural adjustment. Kunga has s Read More... A Western Australian company comprised of a gaggle of you-beaut acrobatic chicks, YUCK aim to break the n Read More... A spellbinding performer, Yuki embraces the light and darkness of existence through dance. The annual festival is in the midst of the Moreton Bay region on a beautiful 500-acre natural bushland property at Woodford. She is passionate about sustainable Read More... Mayor of the Torres Shire Council, Vonda has a Graduate Certificate in Australian Rural Leadership and an Read More... Graham is an award winning teacher in science, technology, engineering and maths. We are deeply saddened not to be presenting what would have been our 26th festival of The Planting. Approximately 2000 performers and 438 events are programmed featuring local, national and international guests. Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford, QLD. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. In our ongoing exploration of the art of celebration, typified by the now-iconic Welcome Ceremony and Fire Event, we seek out performers from all corners of the globe. Learn techniques in linework and image Read More... Andrew is a chameleon musician, stepping effortlessly from bluegrass to Indian, Scandinavian to oldtime, Read More... Fabulous original Australian folk, gorgeous vocal harmonies, and enticing storytelling come together with Read More... Dance is an integral part of cultural life in Burundi. Led by Ian Pidd, Kate McDonald and Bec Reid along with a cohort of talented collaborators, Everybody NOW! Jungle Love Festival. In the tradit Read More... A textile artist who runs workshops based on environmental themes, Sue is always innovative and engaging. The festival is filled with music, theatre, film and comedy with heaps of programs for all ages to enjoy. Having grown up influenced by Arabic Read More... Creative dance inspirationalist, Miss Mimi charms children with her joyful approach to self expression. 16,472 likes. He offer Read More... Angela, Founder of Gasolena Jewellery, will teach you to turn a discarded, beaten-up car panel into a pai Read More... Gavin is Woodfordia’s beloved artist in residence, the creative force behind Woodford Folk Festival's p Read More... Gen Tree is an accomplished visual artist, professional performing artist and self-taught painter, using Read More... Geoff is a senior producer and broadcaster with ABC Radio National (RN) and a world music specialist. Sydney-based Okenyo’s beautifully poised and deeply evocative storytelling enriches the waters of neo-soul, while Papua New Guinean born Ngaiire, explores the challenge of cultural adjustment. On the first day of the new year, we’ll be lucky enough to watch the sun slip below the horizon whilst listening to a reading from Neil Gaiman, multi-award winning, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of over a dozen books beloved by adults and children alike including, American Gods, Coraline and Stardust. She is a dance Read More... A contemporary collaboration between Gumaroy Newman, an Indigenous didgeridoo player, and Keyna Wilkins, Read More... Valda Biezaitis and Ance Deksne have explored Latvian music and their cultural heritage for years. These percussion ensemble members are originally from Burundi in Central Africa. The annual six-day happening staged at Woofordia (Sunshine Coast) have revealed their 2019/20 programme – and it is a monster serving of music, arts, cabaret, circus, panel discussions and workshops spread across 1,600 shows and 25 stages. See the Woodford Folk Festival 2019 lineup. our ener Read More... Digging up the roots of music that merged blues, folk, country, rock, jazz and pop, this collaboration be Read More... Darryl is an academic, researcher, author, naturalist, pseudo-comedian and speaker. From our neighbours in the Pacific comes internationally renowned artist/activist. Playing with smooth finesse, in the authentic style of the old legends, Buddy has carved up the Australia Read More... It’s the New Year’s Eve kids buggy Parade! The Blues Breakfast BBQ will this year be hosted by The Kevin Borich Express, headed up by Australian Blues Hall of Fame inductee, the legendary Kevin Borich. 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