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Numbers down but National Folk Festival shows why it’s needed more than ever
02 Apr 2024 04:40 GMT
The Festival parade filled the streets at EPIC yesterday in an outpouring of colour and community spirit. Photos: Ian Bushnell
The numbers may have been down on previous festivals, but in the current economic environment, organisers are thrilled with the …
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National Folk Festival underway in Canberra during a 'tough time' for festivals
30 Mar 2024 22:25 GMT
… affordable as they could.
National Folk Festival director Heidi Pritchard says … the festival industry in Australia. (ABC News: Jenny Magee … said.
Meanwhile, Music Australia is also preparing to … month.
Director of Music Australia, Millie Milgate, said the …
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National Folk Festival in the swing with new, friendlier layout at EPIC
23 Mar 2024 01:46 GMT
The market stalls are up. With less than a week to go, the National Folk Festival site is coming alive. Photos: NFF.
Less than a week from the 2024 National Folk Festival, the grounds at Exhibition Park are being transformed into a colourful, interactive …
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National Folk Festival strikes a chord with youths and children
18 Mar 2024 04:55 GMT
National Folk Festival organisers say that coaxing young talent through the ranks is integral to folk’s fabric. Image: Fiona Bowring.
Felicity Dowd’s first time performing at a folk festival is an experience she will remember for all the right reasons.
“I …
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Get ‘lost in the magic’ of the National Folk Festival 2024
11 Mar 2024 01:41 GMT
… and spectacles that comprise the National Folk Festival.
This is one half … community from all around Australia that supports folk and … be his first tour in Australia, so we’re excited … the first time at the National Folk Festival Grace Petrie, a powerful …
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Strong ticket sales point to National Folk Festival being more than just a music event
24 Feb 2024 00:51 GMT
… sales for the 56th National Folk Festival at Exhibition Park this … best folk acts from across Australia and overseas, as well … artists from the first National Folk Festival and showcase a diversity … Nations opera in Western Australia that’s been written …
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Diversity takes centre stage at National Folk Festival
05 Feb 2024 03:49 GMT
Suara Indonesia Dance performing Ratoh Duek (Acehnese body percussion) at Global Table in Bondi. Photo: Geneross Photography.
Alfira O’Sullivan has had to be “flexible” her whole career – and not just because she’s a dancer.
The co-founder of Suara …
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National Folk Festival adds major US singer-songwriter to 2024 line-up
14 Nov 2023 02:51 GMT
American singer-songwriter John Craigie mixes serious folk with humour. Photo: Facebook/John Craigie.
The National Folk Festival has clinched two major signings for next year’s event as it finalises its artist line-up, venue settings and site layout.
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Hot Summer Nights music series at The Amp in Vail kicks off in June
19 Apr 2024 23:56 GMT
… to Stagecoach, Celtic Connections to Australia’s National Folk Festival, and a “Can’t …
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New National Folk Festival director ready to “buckle up” and lead the festival into a new era
05 May 2023 21:16 GMT
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New National Folk Festival managing director Heidi Pritchard feels … the National Museum of Australia, Ms Pritchard feels more … Besides the music, the National Folk Festival at Easter had a … their own ideas and Australia continues to evolve as …