Folk by the Sea to feature ‘Voice’ concert

As well as returning to its pre-pandemic scale this September, Kiama’s Folk by the Sea festival is set to feature a ‘Voice of First Nations Folk’ concert with leading Indigenous artists.

Festival artistic director David De Santi says it is their contribution to the debate on the Voice to Parliament.

Headlining the festival’s new addition is Gumaraa, First Nations singer-songwriter Pirritu and Microwave Jenny, which includes Indigenous duo Tessa Neku and Brendan Boney whose music is a fusion of folk, pop and jazz.

According to David, the festival organising committee wanted to celebrate the enormous contribution Indigenous performers have had on Austra- lian cultural life.

“The Illawarra Folk Club has always sought to showcase Indigenous performers at our events and feel that this year’s ‘Voice’ feature will add a rich extra dimension to Folk by the Sea,” he says.

Folk By The Sea, September 22-24. For more information and to buy tickets visit folkbythesea.com.au