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www.ILLAWARRAFOLKFESTIVAL.com.au
1300 887 034
3 Days of Music & Celebration Folk by the Sea is an intimate festival featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music in 100 concerts over 3 days in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole. The festival is a combination of ticket only entry, Friday and Saturday and a free day of local folk artists on Sunday. The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc., presenters of the Illawarra Folk Festival held each year in January at the Bulli Showground.
Highlander
Jan Preston
Tickets EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL PASS OFFER UNTIL 19 SEPTEMBER §§ $55 per Adult - save $15 on the full price of $70 §§ $25 per Youth (12-17), Child (U12) Free
EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL & CAMPING PASS OFFER UNTIL 19 SEPTEMBER §§ $80 per adult - save $15 on the full price of $95. §§ $50 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free.
FRIDAY EVENING PASS §§ $25 per adult §§ $5 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free
SATURDAY FULL DAY PASS §§ $65 per adult §§ $20 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free
SATURDAY EVENING PASS (FROM 6PM) §§ $35 per adult §§ $15 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free Note: Youth and Child tickets can only be purchased with a paying parent.
CAMPING §§ A limited number of camping spots are available at the Kiama Showground §§ Camping will be available from 9am Friday to Monday 10am.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS §§ Online from: www.folkbythesea.com.au/tickets §§ Over the phone: 1300 887 034 - with Mastercard / Visa / or cash booking §§ At the Festival Office at Kiama Showground on Friday 23 September, 9am-10pm and Saturday 24 September 7:30am-10pm.
Contents
MESSAGES 2 FESTIVAL HELP GUIDE 4 FESTIVAL FEATURES 5 ARTISTS BIOGRAPHIES 7 LIFTOUT GUIDE 9 FESTIVAL PROGRAM GRID 10
Welcome to number four This is the fourth festival that the Illawarra Folk Club has held down here by the sea in beautiful Kiama and, of course, with our usual confidence we are predicting it to be our best one yet. At the risk of being political (heaven forbid that we should ever be such) we are mightily pleased that our major sponsor, Kiama Council, remains intact, after very serious attempts to merge it with the Shoalhaven. The council continues to be the beacon in what is the cultural hub of the South Coast. Last year proved a great success despite the fact that we had to hold it three weeks earlier (and hence a little colder) than normal. So successful in fact that we have added a new venue - the Anglican Church. Our thanks go to the church for allowing us to use this fine facility. We are still however keeping the Festival within close boundaries to maintain it as an intimate, participatory and quality event. Bigger is not always beautiful. Our festival is now on the international music map and this year we have four international acts ranging from the Haywood Billy Goats from the USA (who will be re-introducing square dancing to Kiama), Martin Wyndham-Read and Jez Lowe from the UK and Kenta Hayashi from Japan. Some highlights include the acclaimed Simon and Garfunkel show that has been touring theatres in Australia for the last 12 months, a special concert for refugees run by Melbourne singer Celine Yap (Little Foot) and with many of the Festival performers contributing, humorous and parody concerts, lots of poetry and singalongs and a streamed concert through VOX FM that will go around the world. Our free concert in Hindmarsh Park on Sunday remains a feature as does our Sunday night in the Kiama Bowling Club and we thank the Club for their continued support. Our festival is conducted entirely by volunteers and to all of them it is a big thank you. It’s also a big thank you to our organising committee, especially Rod and Judy Cork, Bruce and Robyn Jackson, David De Santi, Graeme Morrison, Peter Davis and Steve McClure. Thanks again to the people of Kiama, the Rugby Club, the Kiama Bowling Club, both the Anglican and Uniting Churches, our fiddle playing Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward and especially Kiama Council for its support, not only financially but in spirit. Be careful if you come because Folk by the Sea is addictive and like good red wine we get better every year. Russell Hannah (Sir Bigruss) OAM President, Illawarra Folk Club
Conditions of Entry The following information is applicable to all persons attending Folk by the Sea. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY §§ Festival wristband must be worn at all times. All children must also have an wristband as well. §§ Sound / Video recordings are not permitted without the prior written consent from the Festival Coordinators. §§ No pets allowed on the site, except registered dogs who have been approved by the festival organisers. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY §§ To the extent permitted by law, the Illawarra Folk Club inc. (IFC) shall not have any liability to you beyond the face value of the ticket purchased, plus any relevant per ticket service charge. The IFC shall not be liable for any loss of enjoyment or wasted expenditure. IFC accepts no responsibility for any personal property loss, damage or breakage howsoever occasioned. INJURY AT EVENTS §§ The IFC is the promoter of this recreational event, the Folk by the Sea (FbtS). It utilises existing grounds,
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buildings, roadways and pathways, owned or leased from various organisations. It does so on a “as is basis” and subject to existing faults (if any), the current condition and state of repair, of the grounds, buildings, roadways and pathways, so that to the extent permitted by law, IFC disclaims all liability for any injuries or death sustained, however caused, during the running of the FbyS. §§ The IFC has tried to make the FbtS an enjoyable and safe experience, please take care and stay alert at all times you are at the FbtS. If you or your minor are injured immediately ask a volunteer for assistance or directions to or first aid room or contact an emergency service. §§ You assume all risks whilst you attend or participate at the FbtS, regardless of what activity you are involved in at the FbtS. §§ By purchasing a ticket, or receiving a ticket as a performer, or as our guest, you acknowledge and accept these terms and conditions in your personal capacity and on behalf of any other member of a band or group you are applying for, and for any accompanying minor. If you purchase
tickets for a minor, you are responsible for their behaviour and safety whilst at the FbtS. LICENSE, EJECTION & CANCELLATION: NO REDEMPTION VALUE §§ The IFC reserves the right, without refund of any amount paid, to refuse admission to, or eject, any person whose conduct the IFC, their agents, employees or contractors deems to be disorderly, who uses vulgar or abusive language or who otherwise fails to comply with any IFC directions concerning the management of the FbtS. §§ The FbtS is a licensed venue. In accordance with liquor licensing law, intoxicated persons are not allowed to remain on licensed premises and will be asked to leave. No alcohol is permitted to be brought into the licensed area of the FbtS. Breach of any such terms and conditions will terminate your revocable licence to attend the event without refund or compensation. §§ All persons attending the FbtS must hold a valid ticket and display a valid armband. §§ The applicable law is that of New South Wales.
Messages
FROM THE FESTIVAL CO-ORDINATORS Welcome to the fourth Folk by the Sea festival. This year we have slightly increased the size of the festival by adding a new venue, the Point Ministry Centre at the Kiama Anglican Church.
This site adjoins the Showground site so as well as giving us a great new venue it is located in the perfect place for us. The views from the verandah at the venue are pretty spectacular as well. We are really fortunate to again have so much support from the Kiama community, including Kiama Council. We are especially glad that Kiama Council has survived the NSW Government amalgamation process and is in a position to continue their support of this Festival. A folk festival is always made up of musicians, sound technicians, volunteers and audience. Many of you have come from afar including our international musicians. Wherever you have come from, welcome to the beautiful town of Kiama and our fourth Folk by the Sea festival. The size of the festival means that there is enough variety to excite, but it is small enough to see most of the acts. While you are here, take time to walk around the town and enjoy it. Any festival is a product of the organisation behind it. In this case that organisation is the Illawarra Folk Club who continues to keep our folk traditions alive with this festival, our larger festival at Bulli and our regular events around the Illawarra. . Rod and Judy Cork Festival Co-ordinators
FROM THE MAYOR
Welcome to Folk by the Sea. From 23 to 25 September 2016, Kiama Municipality welcomes back the Illawarra Folk Club’s famous Folk by the Sea and I am delighted to extend a civic welcome for such a renowned event. The festival continues to grow in strength and reputation each year and our residents and visitors look forward to the 4th such celebration of folk, world, roots, celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music held in Kiama. We are delighted the Illawarra Folk Club has chosen Kiama as its venue again this year and look forward to working with the organisers and volunteers to make sure it is again a roaring success. Council is proud to be a 2016 sponser of the event. I understand there will be more than 50 acts from all over Australia performing in a large number of venues over that weekend and I know each venue will be well supported. What a great showcase for the Illawarra folk music scene!
FROM THE MEMBER FOR KIAMA On behalf of the Kiama community, my warmest welcome to you to the Folk by the Sea festival in Kiama.
Our region is blessed with a depth and breadth of talent and I look forward to seeing the streets of Kiama bustling with visitors and locals alike enjoying everything that folk music and culture has to offer. If you are visiting Kiama, I sincerely hope you enjoy the festival, as well as everything our town and region has to offer. If you are a local, I hope that you enjoy this wonderful festival that gets better every single year. Once again, my warmest welcome to you and I hope that you enjoy the festival in addition to the many treasures Kiama has to offer. Gareth Ward MP Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier – Illawarra and South Coast Member for Kiama
I want to extend Council’s congratulations to the organizing committee for the wonderful work they put into the event and also commend the many volunteers who assist over the 3 days and nights to make sure the festival goes smoothly. From the opening family bush dance on Friday 23 September to the free folk concert in Hindmarsh Park on Sunday 25 September (and thereafter at the Kiama Bowling Club) there is something for everyone in this festival. I have much pleasure in extending a welcome on behalf of our community to the Folk by the Sea featival and invite the many residents and visitors who will attend to enjoy our beautiful seaside municipality and its many charms. Enjoy! Brian Petschler Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council The Martins
Festival Sponsors
The Illawarra Folk Club presents the fourth Folk by the Sea at the Kiama Showground and surrounds, NSW with support from the following generous sponsors:
2016 FOLK BY THE SEA
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Festival help guide This may be your first folk festival, so here’s some idea about what to do. §§ Buy your pass on-line to save you money and time. §§ Buy your camping pass online as well as these are only issued with 2 Day Festival Passes. §§ If you’re driving to the festival then make your way to the Kiama Showground Pavilion §§ If you’re using public transport then walk up to the main entry gate and head for the Festival Office in the Kiama Showground Pavilion. §§ Make sure you get a full programme when you do the pass/wristband exchange. This is your map to the venues, performers and general information. §§ Grab a refreshment and study the program to decide who you want to see and whenor just take pot luck! Having a highlighterpen is a good idea. Mark the events you want to catch. §§ Don’t panic if you can’t make up your mind! Chances are you won’t know too many of the acts. Just walk the site! You’ll discover music you’ve never heard or you’ll end up dancing, reciting or just watching. If you don’t like what you see move onto another venue. §§ At the end of the day (night) and if you’ve still got energy then hang around the bar as the musicians will be up for a tune or two. Sometimes the best music is played spontaneously at these late sessions! §§ Remember to have fun, but be courteous to your fellow festival goers when leaving!
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS §§ Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 §§ NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 (see map inside back cover for meeting location at Showground entry) §§ Radio Doctors 4228 5522 §§ SES 132 500 §§ Shellharbour Hospital: 4295 2500 §§ Wollongong Hospital 4222 5000
FESTIVAL OFFICE
The Festival Ticket Office is located in the Kiama Showground Pavilion. This is where you purchase passes or exchange your pre-purchased pass voucher for a wristband. Please wear it at all times! Adjacent to the Festival Office is the registration area for artists, sponsors and media.
FESTIVAL OFFICE OPENING TIMES
§§ Friday 10am – 10pm §§ Saturday 7.30am – 9pm
MESSAGES
You may leave messages at the Festival Office, however the Festival cannot take responsibility for messages being received.
VISITOR INFORMATION
§§ Festival Info line: 1300 887 034 §§ For local tourist information, call the Kiama Visitors Centre, 1300 654 262
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FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
The Festival runs entirely on volunteers who appreciate a helping hand and the odd thank you! If you can also volunteer a few hours work then please see the wonderful folk in the Festival Office.
FESTIVAL BAR
The Festival organises its own bar and the proceeds help keep ticket prices down. Please patronise it but do drink sensibly! The bar is conducted strictly according to licensing regulations, ie under-aged and intoxicated persons will not be served and no alcohol is to be taken inside or outside licensed areas.
Chloe & Ben
LOST AND FOUND
All lost and found items including persons should be reported to the Festival Office.
CAMPING
Many festival goers camp in the grounds around the Showground and do so for the duration of the Festival. They all quickly settle into the relaxed village atmosphere and musical environment. §§ Please no campfires or pets. §§ There is to be a minimum of 2.5 metres between tents. §§ Please recycle waste where possible. §§ Children and youth who are camping must be accompanied by a responsible camping adult. §§ Please do not leave any valuables in cars or tents.
TRANSPORT
§§ Taxi (02) 4237 7505 §§ Train times & Fares 131 500 §§ Bus Services Premier Illawarra (02) 4271 1322, Kiama Coachlines (02) 4232 3466 §§ QANTAS 131 313 • VIRGIN 136 789 • JETSTAR 131 538
FIRST AID
Festival First Aid staff will be wearing a Green vest. The Festival First Aid room is in the lower level of The Pavilion at the Surf Beach (southern) end. If the First Aid room is not attended please contact a Festival staff member in a green, red or blue vest.
SHOWERS
There are hot water showers available in the Rugby Club building. Please conserve water and keep your showers short.
LATE NIGHT PARTYING
A noise curfew will apply to all camping areas after 10pm. Anyone wishing to session on can go to the Pavilion. Please keep all sessions inside the building. Please be courteous of other campers and festival neighbours.
CHILDREN
The Festival aims to provide a safe environment for families. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times.
Simon & Garfunkel, The Show
SMOKE FREE FESTIVAL Folk by the Sea is a Smoke Free Festival. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Festival site, including camping areas.
Festival Features
THERE ARE 100 CONCERTS OVER THE 3 DAYS OF THE FESTIVAL. HERE ARE SOME OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY & OFFICIAL OPENING The festival is honoured to be welcomed by Wadi Wadi elder Joyce Donovan from Gerringong. Joyce was the 2008 Australian of the year NSW local hero and has been honoured by her own Wadi Wadi elders for her outstanding indigenous social justice and human rights work. The Mayor of Kiama, Brian Petschler and Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward will then officially open the third Folk by the Sea. FRI 7pm Norfolk
VOX FM ‘LIVE TO THE WORLD’ CONCERT People from all around the world will be able to tune into Folk by the Sea. Courtesy of local Community Station VOX FM and modern technology, we will be recording the concert and then replaying it to the world at 2pm via FM frequency 106.9 and online from http://myradiostream. com/voxfm. Artists are Jez Lowe, The Haywood Billy Goats, Little Foot, Jan Preston Duo, Enda Kenny & Dave O’Neill, Lizzie Flynn, Kenta Hayashi, Genni Kane and Lily King.
YOU’VE GOT TO BE JOKING Some of our more serious performers go funny. If you like a bit of a giggle come along and listen to a bit of ‘What Makes The World Go Round’. That’s laughter not love - that’s far too serious. SAT 2:30pm Saddleback
SIRENS BY THE SEA A round robin concert featuring the sweet female voices of Chloe Roweth, Genni Kane, Little Foot, Lizzie Flynn, Lily (and King) and Jane Saunders. SAT 3:30-5pm Anglican Church Hall
PARODY CONCERT A selection of festival artists will attempt an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. ‘The John Dengate’ influence will still be there with Dale Dengate performing a couple of John’s parodies. SAT 5:30pm Saddleback
SAT 10am Norfolk
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SHOW
TRAD SONGS
Half a million people attended folk icons, Simon and Garfunkel’s 20 year reunion concert in Central Park, New York. Here’s a chance to relive some of that concert when Autralian duo,Shelley and Robertson present a story filled performance that will touch you with nostalgia and transport you back in time to when you first heard the music. Prepare yourself for doses of Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Homeward Bound, The Boxer, Scarborough Fair, Sounds of Silence and of course Mrs Robinson.
Australia has a rich culture despite what the ‘cultural cringers’ will tell you. In these ‘Trad’ concerts exponents and presenters of that culture will be sharing their experiences in song and music. Hosted by Steve Wilson, The Man With The Concertina. SAT 11:15am Kendall Morning Trad SAT 7pm Kendall Evening Trad
SONGS FOR REFUGEES Kiama is a town that welcomes refugees, so it is only right that we have a concert with a conscience about this issue. When we asked our performers if they had a song they’d like to sing about refugees the response was overwhelming. The concert will be led by Little Foot’s Celine Yap from Melbourne who has appeared in street assemblies and refugee concerts with her heartfelt songs. SAT 1-2:15pm Saddleback
BLACKBOARD FOLK Perennial folkie/songwriter/singer and poet Russell Churcher will conduct the Blackboard where the audience are the performers. Come along for a song or two. It’s what folk festivals were all about. SAT 3-5pm Kendall SAT 8:15-9:30pm Kendall
SAT 8-9:30pm Norfolk
SESSIONS BY THE SEA Enjoy the spontaneity of traditional music sessions on the ‘verandah’ of the Show Pavilion. You’re welcome to join in with your acoustic instrument, to sing or simply listen FRI 8pm Good Tunes Session with David De Santi FRI 11.30pm Late Session SAT 3pm, 7.30pm Good Tunes Session with David De Santi SAT 11pm Australian Singalong with No Such Thing
SHANTIES BY THE SEA Join the Shanty Club for some rollicking singing. FRI 11.15pm SAT 1.30pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 9.30pm
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Festival Features [con’t] Spoken Words by the Sea
Festival Food Guide
MORNING POETS Everyone is a closet poet and here is a chance to share your favourite or original poems with the festival guest poets Graeme Johnson, Ralph Scrivens and Russell Hannah. SAT 9:30am Kendall
SINGING POETS Nobody believes poets can sing. We have found some who can and we are not telling you who they are in case that get snavelled by the singer songwriters. But pop along and hear some great poets burst into song. Host is Russell Churcher. SAT 12:30pm Kendall
LIMERICKS & SHORT POEMS BY THE SEA BYO contribution and join the festival poets Graeme Johnson, Ralph Scrivens and Russell Hannah. SAT 12:30pm Kendall
Dancing by the Sea The venue is the Uniting Church Hall about 150 metres from the showground. FRI 8-9:30pm Family Bush Dance with No Such Thing SAT 2-3:30pm American Square Dance with The Haywood Billy Goats SAT 7-9pm Evening Dance with No Such Thing
Sunday Folk BREAKFAST FOLK Enjoy breakfast from 8am with music by Lime and Steel from 8:30am. At El Corazon Cocino de Mexico, 6 Terralong St, Kiama. FREE ENTRY
Coffee, food and drinks will be on site during the festival: BALINESE SPICE MAGIC Authentic Balinese food and snacks with fresh local ingredients. They also cater for vegan, gluten and lactose intolerant. MEDITERRANEAN STREET FOOD Fresh salads, vegetables, meat and pastries with a Greek influence. Gluten free options available. TRIGGY’S MOBILE COFFEE VAN Coffee, tea and chocolate. FOOD IN TOWN There are also many coffee and food outlets in the town. They are all in a short walking distance of the festival.
SUN 8am El Corazon
FOLK CHURCH SERVICE This year we will be the first Folk by the Sea Sunday Church Service. The venue is the Kiama Anglican Point Ministry Centre. The Kiama Anglican Community would like you to join them for a simple service format featuring the music of festival artist Jane Saunders. SUN 10-11am Anglican Church
FOLK IN THE PARK A diverse range of 11 local artists presenting their take on folk music. Enjoy the sounds of Sing Australia Kiama, Three Sixty, Zlatkos Balkan Cabaret, Joe Mungovan, Lizzie Bennet, Wollongong Welsh Choir, The Hellands, Trio Chico, Murmur, Dane Overton, The Con Artists and the Kiama Pipe Band.
Hear music like this all through the year! The Illawarra Folk Club is offering a SPECIAL FESTIVAL DEAL for NEW MEMBERS. If you join the Illawarra Folk Club at the festival you can become a member for half price AND receive a COMPLIMENTARY ticket to a folk club concert of your choosing in October/November 2015. All you need to do is complete a membership form at the front office and pay $10 single or $15 family.
SUN 9:30am-3:45pm Hindmarsh Park
As a member of the folk club you will:
FINAL CONCERT
• receive monthly newsletters informing you of upcoming folk concerts
Action packed concert with Carefree Road Band, Deep River Choir, Matiz, Az-I-Am, The Humphreys, John Littrich & The Water Runners and My Secret Window. SUN 4-10pm Kiama Bowling Club
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• be eligible for discount tickets to our regular concerts • have regular updates of all folk club activities throughout the year
Artist Biographies & Performance Times
AZ-I-AM
CAREFREE ROAD BAND
This warm and easy going trio deliver the spice of life; variety. They cross contemporary and traditional genres with ease. Performances deliver a tale or two in song, something to sing along, one to break your heart, another for a lark. Chris Wilson sings with an open heart, combined with Johnny Spillane’s mastery of the whistle and Ray Marshall’s rambling slide, you’re in for a smooth ride.
With keyboard, flute, double bass, mandolin and guitars this band will surprise and delight audiences with original songs as well as folk favourites. Sun 4 –4.30pm Bowling Club
THE CON ARTISTS A thirty piece folk big band that take you on a world tour to a far away cobbled street corner, a piazza or village marketplace. They are a troupe of musicians playing from the heart and soul of the language of love and humanity. One moment you will be in New Orleans or Budapest and the next in Macedonia or Italy. Sun 2.45–3.30pm Hindmarsh Park
Sun 6.15–6.45pm Bowling Club
BLACKBOARD CONCERT Have some songs or tunes to share? Then get along to the Blackboard and see the MC for a spot! Sat 3 – 5pm Kendall Sat 8.15–9.30pm Kendall
CHLOE & BEN HURLEY Ben and Chloe’s combination of Celtic harp, Uilleann pipes, and vocals create a unique sound which is at once dreamy and uplifting. They perform a variety of traditional Irish music encompassing haunting love songs, floating airs and lively dance tunes. Fri 9.30–10.15pm Kendall Sat 11.30am–12.30pm Saddleback
DANE OVERTON Dane Overton is a solo artist hailing from Kiama on the south coast NSW. Dane has been travelling Australia with his unique blues rock sound for 4 years now. His mix of blues and roots style music and technical guitar solos gives him a unique vibe and sound, from heavy upbeat dance numbers all the way to slow acoustic ballads. Dane’s lyrics while, quirky and clever still contain depth and passion. Sun 2.15pm– 2.45pm Hindmarsh Park
THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE The Button Collective is an energetic travelling folk band. Their sound borrows elements from traditional folk music of Australia, Ireland, and central Europe, spiced with the spirit of fast-paced bluegrass from America, all with a very personal and intimate delivery from singer and songwriter Brodie Buttons. Fri 8.30–9.15pm Rugby Club Sat 2 –3pm Norfolk
CHLOE & JASON ROWETH BAND
THE DEAD MAGGIES (TAS)
Chloë & Jason Roweth bring you the songs, poems and yarns of the kitchen, the verandah, the shearer’s huts, and the local pub. Pieces are tied together musically and thematically, music running under poems and expanding into songs, weaving together and driving forward diverse threads of the Australian tradition.
The Dead Maggies are a raucous folk band that have been labelled ‘Tasmanian Convict Punk’ (by ABC Radio). They’ve toured around Australia, Europe and recently returned from Asia. Expect stories of bushrangers and convicts, with an intensity and pace that will make you want to dance and drink, and folk ‘til you punk.
Fri 5 –5.45pm Norfolk Sat 2 –3pm Anglican Church Sat 3.30–5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea
Fri 9.30 – 10.30pm Rugby Club Sat 9 –10pm Rugby Club 2016 FOLK BY THE SEA
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DEEP RIVER CHOIR & DJEMBE FORTE This group of singers, drummers and dancers present a fun and uplifting show of rich harmonies and dynamic rhythms which will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. They tell the stories behind the songs and dances which have been passed on to them by expert and talented performers from West Africa. Sun 4.45 – 5.15pm Bowling Club
GOOD TUNES SESSION
HIGHLANDER
David De Santi has been accumulating ‘good’ tunes for over 30 years and wants to share them! Be ready for a musical tour around Australia, Italy, Quebec, Scotland, Scandinavia, Spain, France, Ireland, England and beyond! Sheet music available or use your ear to join in.
Highlander is one of Australia’s most entertaining Celtic acts combining bagpipes, whistle, fiddle and vocals with an acoustic rock edge to produce an unforgettable sound and exciting live performance which is enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Highlanders last album ‘The Dark Island’ received best instrumental and traditional song in the 2014 Australian Celtic Music Awards.
Fri 8.30 – 9 pm Verandah Sat 3 – 3.30pm Verandah Sat 7.30 – 8pm Verandah Sat 9.30 – 10pm Verandah
Fri 9 – 10pm Norfolk Sat 6.30 – 7.30pm Norfolk
THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS (USA) ENDA KENNY & DAVE O’NEILL
(VIC)
Enda played the inaugural Folk By the Sea Festival and makes a welcome return with the incredible string talents of Dave O’Neill. Top shelf songwriting with the very best of accompaniment and two of the finest entertainers on the circuit. Fri 8.30pm – 9.15pm Saddleback Sat 11 – 11.10am Norfolk Vox FM Concert Sat 3.30 – 4.30pm Norfolk
An Old-time string band out of Chatham County, NC, The Haywood Billy Goats have become one of the most respected string bands in the North Carolina Old-time music scene. Their hard-driving sound and infectious groove has put them in demand to play for square dances throughout Carolina.
THE HUMPHREYS
Fri 6 – 7pm Norfolk Vox FM Concert Sat 10.15 – 10.25am Norfolk Sat 2 – 3.30pm Uniting Church Hall American Square Dance Sat 8.45pm 9.45pm Saddleback
Sun 7 – 7.45pm Bowling Club
The Humphreys is a band of fun-loving fellows with an accordion and mandolin folky twist. They swing between Celtic, original songs and crazy Irish polkas. BYO honey for a musical stroll through the woods.
JAN PRESTON DUO GENNI KANE This ARIA winning former Flying Emu brings the songs and the voice front and centre. Humorous and heartbreaking, she sings the stories that mark a lifetime of songwriting. Genni will perform songs from her new album SELFIES with an all acoustic bare bones trio featuring John Kane & Jon Wilby. Fri 7.30 – 8.15pm Rugby Club Sat 11.45 – 11.55am Norfolk Vox FM Concert Sat 3.30 – 5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 7 – 8pm Anglican Church
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THE HELLANDS Brothers Sven and Leif, and sister Sigrid are back with a fresh sense of vivacity, zeal and immaturity that only comes with age. Putting the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional and the ‘bling’ in sibling, these three will take you on a journey through their traditional and original folk stories. Sun 12.30 – 1pm Hindmarsh Park
Known as Australia’s Queen of Boogie Piano, Jan Preston has a reputation as an astonishing piano player with a rich resonant voice who is a magnetic live performer. Jan captivates, moves and uplifts audiences around the world with her original songs, compositions and her mastery of boogie woogie piano. Sat 10.45 – 10.55am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 12.30 – 1.30pm Anglican Church Sat 5 – 6pm Norfolk
LIFTOUT GUIDE AZ-I-AM
Sun 6.15pm
Bowling Club
BLACKBOARD CONCERT Sat 3.00pm Kendall Sat 8.15pm Kendall
THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE
JEZ LOWE (UK)
Fri 7.30pm Norfolk Sat 10.00am Norfolk Sat 8.30pm Anglican Church
JOE MUNGOVAN Sun 11.00am
Hindmarsh Park
Fri 8.30pm Rugby Club Sat 2.00pm Norfolk
JOHN LITTRICH & THE WATER RUNNERS
CAREFREE ROAD BAND
KENTA HAYASHI (JAPAN)
Sun 4.00pm
Bowling Club
CHLOE & BEN HURLEY
Fri 9.30pm Kendall Sat 11.30am Saddleback
CHLOE & JASON ROWETH BAND
Fri 5.00pm Norfolk Sat 2.00pm Anglican Church Sat 3.30pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea
THE CON ARTISTS Sun 2.45pm
DANE OVERTON Sun 2.15pm
Hindmarsh Park
9.30pm 9.00pm
Rugby Club Rugby Club
DEEP RIVER CHOIR & DJEMBE FORTE Sun 4.45pm
Bowling Club
Fri 5.00pm Rugby Club Sat 11.30am Norfolk Sat 4.15pm Saddleback
KIAMA PIPE BAND Sun 3.30pm
Hindmarsh Park
LILY AND KING (VIC)
Fri 10.30pm Kendall Sat 12.00pm Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 3.30pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 10.15pm Saddleback
LIME AND STEEL Hindmarsh Park
THE DEAD MAGGIES (TAS)
Fri Sat
Sun 8.00pm
Bowling Club
ENDA KENNY & DAVE O’NEILL (VIC)
Fri 10.15pm Norfolk Sat 7.15pm Saddleback Sun 8.30am El Corazon Brekkie by the Sea
LITTLE FOOT (VIC)
Fri 7.30pm Saddleback Sat 10.30am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 1.00pm Saddleback Songs for Refugees Sat 3.30pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea
Fri 8.30pm Saddleback Sat 11.00am Norfolk Vox FM Concert Sat 3.30pm Norfolk
LIZZIE BENNET BAND
GENNI KANE
Fri 9.30pm Saddleback Sat 11.15am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 3.30pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 6.00pm Rugby Club
Fri 7.30pm Rugby Club Sat 11.45am Norfolk Vox FM Concert Sat 3.30pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 7.00pm Anglican Church
GOOD TUNES SESSION
Fri 8.30pm Verandah Sat 3.00pm Verandah Sat 7.30pm Verandah Sat 9.30pm Verandah
THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS (USA)
Fri 6.00pm Norfolk Sat 10.15am Norfolk Sat 2.00pm Uniting Church Hall American Square Dance Sat 8.45pm Saddleback
THE HELLANDS Sun 12.30pm
Hindmarsh Park
HIGHLANDER
Fri 9.00pm Norfolk Sat 6.30pm Norfolk
THE HUMPHREYS Sun 7.00pm
Bowling Club
JAN PRESTON DUO
Sat 10.45am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 12.30pm Anglican Church Sat 5.00pm Norfolk
JANE SAUNDERS
Fri 6.15pm Sat 1.30pm Sat 3.30pm Sun 10.00am
Rugby Club Rugby Club Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Anglican Church Folk Church Service
Sun 11.30am
Hindmarsh Park
LIZZIE FLYNN & THE RECKONING (QLD)
MARK CRYLE & CARMEL NEWMAN (QLD) Fri 6.00pm Saddleback Sat 12.30pm Norfolk Sat 1.45pm Saddleback The Boat People Concert
MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ (UK) Fri 8.30pm Kendall Sat 5.30pm Anglican Church
THE MARTINS
Sat 10.00am Saddleback Sat 3.00pm Rugby Club
MATIZ
Sun 5.30pm
MURMUR
Sun 1.30pm
Bowling Club Hindmarsh Park
MY SECRET WINDOW Sun 9.00pm
Bowling Club
NO SUCH THING
Fri 8.00pm Uniting Church Hall Family Bush Dance Sat 7.30pm Uniting Church Hall Family Bush Dance Sat 11.00pm Verandah Aussie Singalong
RALPH SCRIVENS
Sat 9.30am Kendall Morning Poets Sat 5.30pm Kendall BYO Limericks & Short Poems
THE RHYMER FROM RYDE
Sat 9.30am Kendall Morning Poets Sat 1.45pm Kendall Sat 5.30pm Kendall BYO Limericks & Short Poems
RUSSELL CHURCHER
Sat 12.30pm Kendall Singing Poets
RUSSELL HANNAH
Sat 2.30pm Saddleback You Got To Be Joking Sat 5.30pm Saddleback Parody Concert
SHANTY CLUB
Fri 11.15pm Verandah Sat 1.30pm Verandah Sat 4.30pm Verandah Sat 6.00pm Verandah Sat 11.00pm Norfolk
SIMON & GARFUNKEL – THE CONCERT Sat 8.00pm Norfolk
SING AUSTRALIA KIAMA Sun 9.30am
Hindmarsh Park
SQUEEZEBOX BOOGALOO
Sat 7.30pm Rugby Club Sat 10.00pm Norfolk
STEVE WILSON THE MAN WITH THE CONCERTINA Sat 11.00am Kendall Morning Trad Sat 7.00pm Kendall Evening Trad TERRY SERIO’S HALF TRUTHS Fri 7.30pm Kendall Sat 10.30am Rugby Club
THREE-SIXTY
Sun 10.00am
TI-LI-LI-LI
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TRIO CHICO
Sun 1.00pm
Hindmarsh Park Anglican Church Rugby Club Hindmarsh Park
VANISHING SHAPES
Fri 10.30pm Saddleback Sat 12.00pm Rugby Club
WELCOME TO COUNTRY & THE FESTIVAL Fri 7.00pm Norfolk
WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR Sun 12.00pm
Hindmarsh Park
ZLATKOS BALKAN CABARET
Sun 10.30 am Hindmarsh Park
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Folk by the Sea 2016 Program Guide
Friday 23 September
Adults: 2 Day Pass $70 | Friday Pass $25 Youths 12–18: 2 Day Pass $25, Friday Pass $5 | Child u12 Free
THE PAVILION
NORFOLK ROOM 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00
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THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS 6.00 - 7.00
11:00
VERANDAH
UNITING CHURCH HALL
KENTA HAYASHI 5.00 - 6.00 MARK CRYLE & CARMEL NEWMAN 6.00 - 7.00
JANE SAUNDERS 6.15 - 7.00
JEZ LOWE 7.30 - 8.30
HIGHLANDER 9.00 - 10.00
LIME AND STEEL 10.15 - 11.15
LITTLE FOOT 7.30 - 8.15
TERRY SERIO’S HALF TRUTHS 7.30 - 8.15
ENDA KENNY & DAVE O’NEILL 8.30 - 9.15
MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ 8.30 - 9.15
LIZZIE FLYNN & THE RECKONING 9.30 - 10.15
CHLOE & BEN 9.30 - 10.15
VANISHING SHAPES 10.30 - 11.30
LILY AND KING 10.30 - 11.30
GENNI KANE 7.30 - 8.15 GOOD TUNES SESSION 8.30 - 9.00
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Highlander
Kenta Hayashi
Lime and Steel
THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE 8.30 - 9.15
THE DEAD MAGGIES 9.30 - 10.30
SHANTY CLUB from 11.30
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WELCOME TO COUNTRY & FESTIVAL
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CHLOE & JASON ROWETH 5.00 - 5.45
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SADDLEBACK ROOM
FAMILY BUSH DANCE NO SUCH THING 8.30 - 9.30
Folk by the Sea 2016 Program Guide
Saturday 24 September
Adults: Full Day Pass $65 | Saturday Evening Pass (from 6pm) $35 Youths 12-18: Full Day Pass $20, Saturday Evening Pass $15 | Child u12 Free
THE PAVILION
NORFOLK ROOM
SADDLEBACK ROOM
KENDALL ROOM
9:30
MORNING POETS
10:00
THE MARTINS 10.00 -11.00
BYO poem, guest poets GRAEME JOHNSON, RALPH SCRIVENS 9.30 - 11.00
10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00
VOX FM LIVE TO THE WORLD CONCERT JEZ LOWE, THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS, LITTLE FOOT, JAN PRESTON DUO, ENDA KENNY & DAVE O’NEILL, LIZZIE FLYNN, KENTA HAYASHI, GENNI KANE, LILY AND KING
MARK CRYLE & CARMEL NEWMAN 12.30 - 1.30
1:30 2:00 2:30
THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE 2.00 - 3.00
3:00 3:30 4:00
CHLOE & BEN 11.30 - 12.30
SONGS FOR REFUGEES LITTLE FOOT (host) MARK CRYLE, LIME & STEEL, JASON ROWETH, TERRY SERIO & MORE
1.00 - 2.15
VERANDAH
TERRY SERIO’S HALF TRUTHS 10.30 - 11.30
MORNING TRAD STEVE WILSON (host) 11.00 - 12.00
SHANTY CLUB 1.30 - 2.00
ENDA KENNY & DAVE O’NEILL 3.30 - 4.30
4:30
KENTA HAYASHI 4.15 - 5.15 JAN PRESTON DUO 5.00 - 6.00 PARODIES CONCERT
6:00
RUSSELL HANNAH (host)
5.30 - 6.45
3.00 - 3.30
SHANTY CLUB 4.30 - 5.00
BYO LIMERICKS & OTHER SHORT POEMS 5.30 - 6.30
SHANTY CLUB 6.00 - 6.30
6:30 7:00
HIGHLANDER 6.30 - 7.30
7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00
LIME AND STEEL 7.15 - 8.15
SIMON & GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT 8.00 - 9.30
9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00
SQUEEZEBOX BOOGALOO 10.00 - 11.00 SHANTY CLUB from 11.00
Vanishing Shapes
THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS 8.45 - 9.45
TI-LI-LI-LI 11.00 - 12.00
CHLOE & JASON ROWETH 2.00 - 3.00
GOOD TUNES SESSION
5:00 5:30
JANE SAUNDERS 1.30 - 2.30
RUSSELL HANNAH (host)
BLACKBOARD CONCERT SEE THE MC FOR A SPOT 3.00 - 5.00
EVENING TRAD STEVE WILSON (host) 7.00 - 8.00
UNITING CHURCH HALL
JAN PRESTON DUO 12.30 - 1.30
YOU GOT TO BE JOKING 2.30 - 3.45
ANGLICAN CHURCH
VANISHING SHAPES 12.00 - 1.00
SINGING POETS RUSS CHURCHER (host) 12.30 - 1.30 THE RHYMER from RYDE 1.45 - 2.30
RUGBY CLUB
GOOD TUNES SESSION 7.30 - 8.00
THE MARTINS 3.00 - 4.00
TI-LI-LI-LI 4.30 - 5.30
LIZZIE FLYNN & THE RECKONING 6.00 - 7.00
SQUEEZEBOX BOOGALOO 7.30 - 8.30
BLACKBOARD 8.15 - 9.30
AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATS 2.00 - 3.30
SIRENS BY THE SEA CHLOE & JASON ROWETH, JANE SAUNDERS, GENNI KANE, CHLOE & JASON ROWETH, LIZZIE FLYNN, LILY & KING, LITTLE FOOT 3.30 - 5.00
MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ 5.30 - 6.30
GENNI KANE 7.00 - 8.00
BUSH DANCE NO SUCH THING 7.00 - 9.00
JEZ LOWE 8.30 - 9.30 SHANTY CLUB 9.30 - 10.00
THE DEAD MAGGIES 9.00 - 10.00
LILY AND KING 10.15 - 11.15 AUSSIE SINGALONG from 11.00
Martyn Wyndham-Read
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Sunday 25 September FREE ENTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH
HINDMARSH PARK STAGE 1
9:30 10:00 10:30
HINDMARSH PARK STAGE 2
KIAMA BOWLING CLUB
SING AUSTRALIA KIAMA 9.30 - 10.00
FINAL EVENING CONCERT THREE SIXTY 10.00 - 10.30
FOLK CHURCH SERVICE music by JANE SAUNDERS
4:00 CAREFREE ROAD BAND 4.00 - 4.30
ZLATKOS BALKAN CABARET 10.30 - 11.00
11:00
4:30 JOE MUNGOVAN 11.00 - 11.30
11:30
5:30
12:00
WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR 12.00 - 12.30
TRIO CHICO 1.00 - 1.30
2:30
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JOHN LITTRICH & THE WATER RUNNERS 8.00 - 8.45
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THE CON ARTISTS 2.45 - 3.30
Music from 8.30am with LIME AND STEEL
THE HUMPHREYS 7.00 - 7.45
7:30 DANE OVERTON 2.15 - 2.45
BREAKFAST from 8am
AZ-I-AM 6.15 - 6.45
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MURMUR 1.30 - 2.15
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MATIZ 5.30 - 6.00
6:30
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THE HELLANDS 12.30 - 1.00
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style. With attention to articulate lyrics, catchy melodies and rhythmic detail, Joe’s songs express his genuine emotion and he conveys this through his intimate live show. Sun 11 – 11.30am Hindmarsh Park
KIAMA PIPE BAND
JANE SAUNDERS Jane’s voice has been described by Music Network as “achingly pure”, Sydney Morning Herald’s Bruce Elder “pure magic”. Once you hear Jane’s voice you will want to hear more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Jane and be drawn in by her beautiful voice and captivating original songs. Fri 6.15 – 7pm Rugby Club Sat 1.30 – 2.30pm Rugby Club Sat 3.30 – 5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sun 10 – 11am Anglican Church Folk Church Service
Kiama Pipe Band under Pipe Major Paul Wells is very cosmopolitan, having players from Australia, Ireland andamerica in its ranks. The band wears the “Red Ulster” tartan and includes a broad range of Celtic tunes in its repertoire.
JOHN LITTRICH & THE WATER RUNNERS
Sun 3.30 – 3.45pm Hindmarsh Park
Hailing from Kiama and the Shoalhaven, the Water Runners play a high energy blend of folk. Their songs often draw on the history and places of the South Coast and drawing on elements of bluegrass, country and classic folk. With guitars, banjo, mandolin and bass all driven by strong percussion, their shows always get the crowd moving. Sun 8 – 8.45pm Bowling Club
LILY AND KING (VIC) Lily and King create rousingly catchy music that sits somewhere between a captivating 40’s nightclub routine and the raw, rambunctious spirit of New Orleans street buskers. With trombone, sweet and sassy vocals, toy piano, guitar, half a toy drum kit and an abundance of foot stomping, a Lily and King gig is a truly wild and joyful experience. Fri 10.30pm 11.30pm Kendall Sat 12.00pm 12.10pm Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 3.30 – 5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 10.15 – 11.15pm Saddleback
JEZ LOWE (UK) Award-winning songwriter Jez Lowe from North East England returns to Australia for short tour, twenty-one years since his first visit. His songs are widely sung around the world, and he is one of the UK’s busiest live performers. Fri 7.30pm 8.30pm Norfolk Sat 10am 10.10am Norfolk Sat 8.30pm 9.30pm Anglican Church
KENTA HAYASHI (JAPAN) Japanese singer-songwriter and loop pedal ninja Kenta Hayashi takes the term ‘one man band’ to next level, creating an orchestra of sound by layering vocals, guitar, effects, percussion and electronic beats. The result is a fusion of psychedelic dubbed out journeys surrounded by soundscapes, and an overtone of harmonies on a rhythmic foundation - all created by Kenta through the use of a loop pedal. Fri 5 – 6pm Rugby Club Sat 11.30am 11.40am Norfolk Sat 4.15pm 5.15pm Saddleback
JOE MUNGOVAN Songsalive 2014 Folk Singer Songwriter of the Year’ Joe Mungovan is a musician with a folk/indie style which blend together to produce his unique
LIME AND STEEL With roots-down banjo fiddle grooves, dust kicking hoe-downs and folk noir ballads, Lime and Steel brush on just the rightamount of paint to catch the darker side of the Australian soul. All cut with equal parts charm and cheap wine. Fri 10.15 – 11.15pm Norfolk Sat 7.15 – 8.15pm Saddleback Sun 8.30 – 9.30am El Corazon Brekkie by the Sea 2016 FOLK BY THE SEA
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LITTLE FOOT (VIC) Celine Yap, also known as ‘Little Foot’, is a folk singer/songwriter hailing from Melbourne. Due to the political and social content of her song writing, she has become known as a public advocate for social and environmental justice, performing regularly at rallies in support of refugee rights, workers’ rights, and the environment. Fri 7.30 – 8.15pm Saddleback Sat 10.30 – 10.40am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 1 – 2.15pm Saddleback Songs for Refugees Sat 3.30 – 5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea
MARK CRYLE & CARMEL NEWMAN (QLD) Acclaimed songwriter Mark Cryle (guitar & vocals) joins consummate live performer, Carmel Newman (fiddle and vocals.) Their 2015 CD ‘The Taste of the Rain’ combines the highest quality song writing and tune playing. This is Celtic music with an Australian accent for the head, the heart and the feet. Fri 6 – 7pm Saddleback Sat 12.30 – 1.30pm Norfolk
The Lizzie Bennet band does not suffer from pride or prejudice. Their bonnets are slightly askew as they twist Cluck Old Hen into a rock riff ramble. Look out for waltzes and slide guitar and a healthy dose of fun from this local band.
Came to Australia 1960 worked on an Outback station where he heard the Australian songs that became his passion and he continues singing these songs worldwide. Fri 8.30 – 9.15pm Kendall Sat 5.30 – 6.30pm Anglican Church
Sun 11.30am – 12.00pm Hindmarsh Park
LIZZIE FLYNN & THE RECKONING (QLD) With a combination of lyrical honesty and charming melodies, Brisbane based Lizzie Flynn, writes songs that blend a little satirical storytelling with a lot of joyful emotion. Her latest collection of songs weaves audiences through toe-tapping country to tender ballads. songs of lessons learnt and love lost. Fri 9.30 – 10.15pm Saddleback Sat 11.15 – 11.25am Norfolk VOX FM Concert Sat 3.30 – 5pm Anglican Church Sirens by the Sea Sat 6 – 7pm Rugby Club
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Hernan Flores and Janis Carter started their music journey in Chile, their country of origin. Since the 80’s they’ve been largely involved in the Australian music scene, performing and promoting Latinamerican music and culture with their own group, as part of other bands and as solo artists. The blending of their vocal harmonies with instruments and underlying rhythms expressed in their unique way but strongly connected to the powerful roots, it is what defines “The Soulful Song of Matiz”. Sun 5.30 – 6pm Bowling Club
MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ (UK) LIZZIE BENNET BAND
MATIZ
MURMUR Murmur is a groove based trio from Austinmer. The band play original music and covers influenced by their collective obsession with Brazilian and Latinamerican pop music. Their music has been described as ‘groovy’ ‘gentle’ and with a ‘great vibe’ (fb). The band members are Luke O’Neill (guitar/vocals), David Gale (drums), Matt Dickson (Bass). Sun 1.30 – 2.15pm Hindmarsh Park
THE MARTINS The songs that make up Mike Martin ramble their way through all stops along the genres and a few places in between. He is joined by Lindsay Martin, one of Australia’s favourite fiddle players and accompanist. The Martins share their road-savvy musings, experience and love that has informed and directed their life and art. The Minstrels at play once again. timeless yet as contemporary as the headlines in this morning’s news. Sat 10 – 11am Saddleback Sat 3 – 4pm Rugby Club
MY SECRET WINDOW My Secret Window play a unique blend of folk/ blues/acoustic music. The boys play a selection of original songs along with some carefully selected covers that range from heartfelt ballads to raise the roof foot stomping numbers. Sun 9 – 10pm Bowling Club
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like a salty dog! With a mixture of traditional and original shanties, Shanty Club has a history of surprise guests, an encouraging, inclusive atmosphere, and noise-complaint-worthy volume levels! Come and have a sing!
NO SUCH THING
RUSSELL CHURCHER
No Such Thing is a group of musicians who play collected Australian dance tunes. The band recreates the authentic feel of the old time dance bands and will soon get your feet tapping. They a favourite of the dancing fraternity, playing monthly at Wongawilli and other dances.
Russell’s first festival performance was as a lead soloist in Peter Bellamy’s folk opera ‘The Transports’ at the 1988 National Folk Festival. Since then he has performed at countless country halls and pubs from Port Macquarie to Mungindi. Russell has supported touring performers such as Foster and Allen, Jimmy Little and John Williamson and has performed in front of the Prince of Wales, The Duke Of York and many other well-known hotels.
Fri 8 – 9.30pm Uniting Church Hall Family Bush Dance Sat 7.30 – 9.30pm Uniting Church Hall Family Bush Dance Sat 11 – 11.45pm Verandah Aussie Singalong
Sat 12.30 – 1.30pm Kendall Singing Poets
RALPH SCRIVENS
RUSSELL HANNAH
Local bush poet, won the 2014 NSW and Qld bush poetry performance championships, has won or placed in several other performance competitions, promotes Australian bush poetry, performs at local clubs and other venues.
Our own cuddly Sir Big Russ, aka Russell Hannah, was awarded an Order of Australia in 2011, hence the Sir. He has co-authored a book on Australian railway folklore, written poetry, limericks and associated with other poets and yarn-spinners. However he still does remain a tormenter of accordion players and a lover of tripe.
Sat 9.30 – 11am Kendall Morning Poets Sat 5.30 – 6.30pm Kendall BYO Limericks & Short Poems
Fri 11.15 – 12am Verandah Sat 1.30 – 2pm Verandah Sat 4.30 – 5pm Verandah Sat 6 – 6.30pm Verandah Sat 11 – 11.45pm Norfolk
SIMON & GARFUNKEL THE CONCERT
This concert by Shelley & Robertson showcases over 20 hit songs that include Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Feelin Groovy, Me & Julio, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair,america, & Sounds of Silence. Simon & Garfunkel reflected and defined the mood of the60’s with their close vocal harmonies and stirring songs penned by Paul Simon. Shelley and Robertson bring over two decades as one of Australia’s top duos, to the concert. This concert is inspired by Simon & Garfunkel’s remarkable reunion concert in Central Park New York which was enjoyed by a live audience of over 500,000. It’s a fun, nostalgic and story filled performance that will touch you and transport you back to where you were, what you felt and who you were with when you first heard their music. Sat 8 – 9.30pm Norfolk
Sat 2.30 – 3.45pm Saddleback Humourous Concert Sat 5.30 – 6.45pm Saddleback Parody Concert
SING AUSTRALIA KIAMA
THE RHYMER FROM RYDE The “Rhymer from Ryde’s” Bush Poetry is 98% fat free, low in salt, good for your cholesterol and best enjoyed whilst sitting down. It may induce convulsions of laughter, feelings of contentment & enrichment of the soul. Sat 9.30am 11am Kendall Morning Poets Sat 1.45pm 2.30pm Kendall Sat 5.30pm 6.30pm Kendall BYO Limericks & Short Poems
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SHANTY CLUB Shanty club began in Berlin, Germany in 2013 and moved to Redfern in the inner suburbs of Sydney the following year. The idea is simple; everyone can sing, they’ve just forgotten they can. The Club is a jolly and raucous gang of youngin’s singing old sea and folk songs, making new friends, and discovering their sea legs. Sometimes with a few instruments in tow, sometimes a cappella, and always a bucket of fun choruses to get you singing
Sing Australia Kiama is part of a major national network of singing groups encouraging everyone to sing for pleasure and for the enormous health and social benefits. Sing Australia Kiama was formed 6 years ago. They have currently have 36 members and a professional conductor and accompanist. Sun 9.30 – 10am Hindmarsh Park
SQUEEZEBOX BOOGALOO From the Bayous to the Bars of Louisiana, Sydneybased SqueezeBox Boogaloo brings upbeat Cajun and Zydeco Rhythms. Tap your feet and put on your dancing shoes to the sounds of Geoff Tofler (accordion), Eric Richard (guitar), Raoul Hawkins (washboard, triangle and saxophone), Michel Bruet (bass) and Rob Coady (percussion). Sat 7.30 – 8.30pm Rugby Club Sat 10 – 11pm Norfolk
THREE-SIXTY
VANISHING SHAPES
Three-Sixty is an acoustic folk group comprising three vocalist / guitarists. They perform iconic folk songs from the 1960s, but also include songs from before and after that period. The protest songs, ballads, even the odd comedysong. Three-Sixty brings back all these great songs to both inspire and entertain you!
Vanishing Shapes play an eccentric style of folk influenced by Klezmer, Celtic and Andean musical traditions meshed with modern art music and progressive rock practices. Performances blend the familiar sounds of various trad styles to their own other-worldly soundscapes and breakneck syncopations.
Sun 10 – 10.30am Hindmarsh Park
Fri 10.30 – 11.30pm Saddleback Sat 12.00 – 1pm Rugby Club
WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR STEVE WILSON - THE MAN with the CONCERTINA Steve Wilson - The Man With The Concertina performs an eclectic repertoire of folk and beyond to include original compositions and covers of popular songs. His passion for the concertina is infusing and his performance certainly entertaining. Sat 11 – 12pm Kendall Morning Trad Sat 7 – 8pm Kendall Evening Trad
TI-LI-LI-LI Ti-li-li-li performs traditional folk songs from around the world including the Middle East in particular. In the Middle-East, the word Ti-li-li-li means an expression of very intense emotion” such as joy or sorrow as portrayed in our songs. Many songs are so widely loved that several cultures claim them as their own.
The Wollongong Welsh Choir has been singing since 1994 across the Illawarra, the state and beyond, in churches, community halls and even the Opera House. It has Welsh singing culture at its core but extends to popular and folk repertoire in English and sometimes other languages too. Sun 12 – 12.30pm Hindmarsh Park
Sat 11.00am – 12.00pm Church Hall Sat 4.30 – 5.30pm Rugby Club
ZLATKOS BALKAN CABARET
TERRY SERIO’S HALF TRUTHS Terry Serio’s warm and gritty songs speak straight from the heart with poetic tales of the land, the circus, of love, loss, addiction and redemption. Guitar, with variants of harmonica, violin and accordion provide the musical backdrop. There is a haunting sparseness to his songs that is totally captivating.
TRIO CHICO A tasty selection of Cuban, Latinamerican and Flamenco songs. Vocals, guitars, percussion and ritmo caliente! Come prepared to dance. Sun 1 – 1.30pm Hindmarsh Park
Zlatkos Balkan cabaret is an ensemble of talented musicians with a special love for gypsy music from the Balkans and Eastern Europe, who also perform traditional folk music from around the world. Through their music they share the captivating and spirited tunes of gypsy life, from moving love songs to passionate dance music, with the soul stirring fire of true gypsy blood. Sun 10.30am – 11am Hindmarsh Park
Fri 7.30 – 8.15pm Kendall Sat 10.30 – 11.30am Rugby Club
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GREAT MEXICAN FOOD OVER LOOKING KIAMA HARBOUR P. 4232 4847 6 Terralong St, Kiama
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Illawarra Folk Club The Illawarra Folk Club is celebrating its 37th year of existence. Formed in 1979, it is a ‘not for profit’ incorporated organisation dedicated to the presentation and preservation of our folklore and heritage in both its historical and evolving forms. Music, story telling, singing, poetry, collecting and dancing are all part of its activities and it has been running two concerts per month during all this time. Concerts are generally held on the first Friday and third Saturdays of the month at the Wollongong City Diggers Club, though sometimes special concerts are also held at the Wongawilli Hall. The Club has provided support to a number of local artist members who have produced recordings. It has also assisted in providing folk performers to many community and charity events in the Illawarra. As well as providing an outlet for local artists it brings many acclaimed artist from interstate and overseas. Since 1985 the Club has presented the Illawarra Folk Festival once in Wilton, 20 times in the village of Jamberoo and now 11 times in Bulli during January. The festival has grown from a humble beginning to being recognised as one of Australia’s premiere folk festivals and the biggest in NSW. It is also the largest continuing festival in Australia to be run entirely by volunteers. The Festival is a sub-committee of the Folk Club. It meets once month during the year and more often as the festival approaches. Since 2005 the Club has also presented a smaller one day festival at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge. In 2013 this event was moved to Kiama and has expanded to an event held over three days called Folk by the Sea.
Picturesque Kiama! When you first arrive in our beautiful region you are captured by the picturesque rolling hills, the serenity of our beaches and panoramic views. Kiama is simply one of the most delightful places in existence with a year round sense of holiday ease. A perfect smattering of eateries, beautiful shops including Australia’s Largest Independent Surf Shop, markets, wineries and a large & sweeping beach home to serious surfers, competitions and sand castle tournaments. Seven Mile Beach is a water lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find surf camps, paddle boarding, diving, wind surfing, fishing….the neat flat waves are ideal for kids & learners of all sorts. One of Australia’s best known phenomena’s is the Kiama Blowhole and the iconic Lighthouse catching the magnificent views, located on Blowhole Point Road. It’s the ocean edge that is perhaps Kiama’s biggest draw card. The harbour is nestled in the town centre and is home to many of our local tour attractions; you can take a charter boat and experience the thrill of catching your own fish, or perhaps take in a little whale watching. Heading back to the north of Kiama CBD, you will find the tranquil town of Minnamurra and Bombo Beach. A favourite location for boat fishermen heading out the open sea, kayaks and canoes, snorkelers , divers and lovers of fun in the sun. Beautiful country lanes will lead you into Jamberoo town, then only a short drive to the magical Minnamurra Falls and rainforest in the Budderoo National Park, Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk and the awesome Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water themed fun park in NSW. You can take in our whole seaside region from Minnamurra to Werri Beach by taking the Kiama Coast Walk wandering past headlands, rivers, Kiama town centre up to the Blowhole point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches & bays before winding up at Werri Beach.
www.kiama.com.au
If you are interested in helping with the Folk Club or Festivals then contact us by calling 1300 887 034 or email info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au Illawarra Folk Club membership forms are available from the website and the Festival Reception. PO Box 5289, Wollongong, NSW, 2500 tel/fax 1300 887 034 www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au www.folkbythesea.com.au
KIAMA VISITORS CENTRE
Folk by the Sea Organising Committee Thanks to these volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club! Chairman Russell Hannah Festival Co-ordinators Rod & Judy Cork Artist Accommodation Judy Cork Artist Booking Committee & Programming Russell Hannah, David De Santi, Graeme Morrison Festival Bar Graeme Morrison Marketing & Media David De Santi, Nick Hartgerink Webpage Rob Wagner, David De Santi Facebook & Social Media Liz Aitken, David De Santi MCs & Poetry Russell Hannah Photography/Video Graeme Morrison, Liz Aitken, John Aitken Jenelle McWilliams Office & Ticketing Bruce & Robyn Jackson Publicist Nick Hartgerink Sound & Stage Production Steve McClure, David De Santi Stage Decoration Sharen Muller, Lana Patrin Treasurer Peter Davis Volunteer Management Rod & Judy Cork
SOUVENIR PROGRAM CREDITS Design Pedro Altuna, David De Santi Content David De Santi
Located on Blowhole Point Road, the Kiama Visitors Centre is your one-stop shop for maps, brochures, souvenirs and of course local knowledge and recommendations from our fabulous staff and volunteers. Make sure you stop by and visit us while you are in town.
02 4232 3322 www.kiama.com.au
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Folk by the Sea 29 SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER 2017 Artists Applications open February 2017 and close 30 March 2017
Folk by the Sea is an intimate festival featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy music in 100 concerts over 3 days in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole. The festival is a combination of ticket only entry, Friday and Saturday and a free day of local folk artists on Sunday. The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc., presenters of the Illawarra Folk Festival held each year in January at the Bulli Showground.
2016 olk by the Sea Artists
50 acts from around Australia plus special guest artists from UK, USA & JAPAN
FRIDAY/SATURDAY ARTISTS
SUNDAY ARTISTS
AT THE KIAMA SHOWGROUND (TICKETED ENTRY) THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE CHLOE & BEN CHLOE & JASON ROWETH ENDA KENNY & DAVE O'NEILL GENNI KANE GOOD TUNES SESSION THE HAYWOOD BILLY GOATSUSA HIGHLANDER JAN PRESTON DUO JANE SAUNDERS JEZ LOWEUK KENTA HAYASHIJAPAN LILY AND KING LIME AND STEEL LITTLE FOOT LIZZIE FLYNN & THE RECKONING
MARK CRYLE & CARMEL NEWMAN MARTYN WYNDHAM-READUK NO SUCH THING RALPH SCRIVENS RUSS CHURCHER RUSSELL HANNAH SHANTY CLUB SIMON & GARFUNKEL SQUEEZEBOX BOOGALOO STEVE WILSON TERRY SERIO'S HALF TRUTHS THE DEAD MAGGIES THE MARTINS THE RHYMER FROM RYDE TI-LI-LI-LI THE VANISHING SHAPES
(FREE DAY)
AZ-I-AM CAREFREE ROAD BAND THE CON ARTISTS DANE OVERTON DEEP RIVER CHOIR THE HELLANDS THE HUMPHREYS JOE MUNGOVAN JOHN LITTRICH & THE WATER RUNNERS KIAMA PIPE BAND LIZZIE BENNETT MATIZ MURMUR MY SECRET WINDOW SING AUSTRALIA KIAMA THREE SIXTY TRIO CHICO WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR ZLATKOS BALKAN CABARET
Ticket Prices EARLY BIRD Until 19 September 2 day Adult pass (FRIDAY & SATURDAY) 2 day Adult pass with camping 2 day Youth pass (U18) 2 day Youth pass with camping Child (U12)
$55 $80 $25 $50 FREE
AT THE GATE from Kiama Showground Pavillion 2 DAY PASS (FRIDAY & SATURDAY) Adult $70 2 DAY PASS with camping $95 2 DAY PASS Youth (U18) $25 2 DAY PASS Child (U12) FREE FRIDAY night Adult $25 FRIDAY night Youth $5 SATURDAY full day Adult $65 SATURDAY full day Youth $20 SATURDAY evening from 6pm Adult $35 SATURDAY evening from 6pm Youth $15 SUNDAY FREE Tickets available online at: www.folkbythesea.com.au or phone: 1300 887 034 or in person: Kiama Cove Boutique Motel, 10 Bong Bong St, Kiama