2019 Cobargo Folk Festival Program by Cobargo Folk Festival Pam Cogar

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www.cobargofolkfestival.com

Proudly presented and organised by the Yuin Folk Club Inc.

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The 24th Annual Cobargo Folk Festival is proudly presented and organised by the Yuin Folk Club Inc.

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About Our Organisation............................. 1

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Post Office Box 5126 Cobargo NSW 2550 ABN 91 772 762 752

YUIN FOLK CLUB COMMITTEE President Peter Logue Vice President Coral Vorbach Secretary Carolyn Griffin Treasurer Zena Armstrong Committee: Alfredo La Caprara Sam Fenton Carly McMahon Shirleyanne Myers Mike Nicholas Steve MacDonald Harry Binnendijk Catherine McEwan Public Officer Helen Stafford YUIN FOLK CLUB LIFE MEMBERS Elizabeth Andalis Graeme Fryer Coral Vorbach Richard Depledge Reg Dew

WELCOME, Sponsors .................................................. 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & Acknowledgements................................... 2 THANKS From the Mayor, Bega Valley Shire Council.. 3 From the Executive Director....................... 3 From the Artistic Director........................... 3 From the Yuin Folk Club President.............. 3

THINGS TO SEE AND DO Festival 2019 - Overview.................... 6,7 & 8

Kids “Festibal”........................................... 9 The Crossing Youth Stage.................10 & 11 This is Djirringanj Country........................ 13 Ideas from the Edge................................. 14 Workshops - Saturday.............................. 16 Workshops - Sunday................................ 17 Other Things To Do.................................. 17 Dance Program ................................18 & 19

PROGRAM GUIDES Friday Program........................................ 21

Saturday Program.............................22 & 23 Sunday Program...............................24 & 25

OUR PERFORMERS Dance Bands and Instructors................... 27

Artist Bios....................................... 29 to 40

FESTIVAL INFORMATION Useful Information............................42 & 43 Site Map................................................. 44

FESTIVAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Information on the Organising Committee can be found in the Acknowledgements on page 2.

SPONSORS

I MP ORTANT DATES Festival 2020: 28 February - 1 March Performer Applications for 2020: Open May 2019 Close 31 July 2019 Stallholder enquiries for 2020 to: cobargoffstall@gmail.com (all year) Volunteer Applications: open September 2019

Program cover art by Shirleyanne Myers. Program layout and design by Pam Cogar.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Managers

Advertising & Marketing Construction & Staging Liquor Licensee Performer Liaison Program Publicity, Media & Issues Site Ticketing Volunteer Coordinator Finance & Budgeting

Peter Logue , Coral Vorbach Harry Binnendijk, Steve MacDonald Peter Logue Carolyn Griffin Peter Logue Peter Logue Alfredo La Caprara Sam Fenton Carly McMahon Zena Armstrong

Team Leaders

Aboriginal Program Robbie Bundle Bar Lou Rytmeister Billets Shirleyanne Myers Camping David Dunlop Construction Steve MacDonald, Harry Binnendijk, Vic Grantham, John Carter Dance Program Paul Carr, Leslie Carr Festival Finance Brian Myers, Hallie Fernandez-Markov Festival Shop Dianne Rees Festival Site Office Kym Mogridge Green Team (Waste Management)1st Cobargo Scout Group Graham Parr Ideas From the Edge Dave Crowden, Robert Kingston Instrument Lock-up Steve Payne Kids Festival & Craft Program Seraphina Leahy Market Stalls Helen Stafford MCs, Stage & Venues Lynne Hudson NESTival (chill out zone) Emily Pearce Parking Mike Nicholas Patron Services Kate Stewart Pre-festival Office Margaret Essex & Steve Essex Production Tim Kendell Raffle Coral Vorbach, Pam Cogar, Stevie Smith Safety & WHS Steve MacDonald Security Liaison Ali Taylor Signage Mike Nicholas Site Decoration Catherine McEwan Social Media Squad Carly McMahon, Kate Stewart Survey Frank Wilson The Crossing Stage Dean Turner & Annette Turner Ticket Office Sam Fenton Volunteer Catering (Pre-festival) Cobargo Public School P&C Volunteer Respite (Vollywood) Kate Steward

Other Significant Roles

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The Bega Valley Shire Council, the Cobargo Showground Land Manager, Cobargo Show Society, the Cobargo Co-operative and the Cobargo Public School for their continuing help and support. ABC for their media partnership. Bega District News for their ongoing support of this event run by the local community. ALL the volunteers who help put up, pack down, organise and manage the huge variety of tasks necessary to run the Festival and who have helped in so many ways with Festival promotion and management and whose lives have been impacted by “festival fever”. All our many supporters, sponsors, grant funding bodies particularly Bega Valley Shire Council, patrons, performers, caterers, stallholders, sound and lighting engineers who make this Festival such a wonderful experience.

Special Thanks and our very Best Wishes to those who are moving on: Graeme Fryer Over the past 20 years Graeme Fryer has been one of the key people who have nurtured the Festival and ensured its place on the national and international festival map. We don’t have enough space here to cover all of his roles over the years but there probably isn’t a job he hasn’t done. Graeme’s financial acumen, built over many decades as a successful manager, has been vital to keeping our volunteer-based Festival running and solvent. Dave Crowden A highly respected music teacher and musician in the Bega Valley, Dave has decided that 2019 will be his last as Artistic Director. Dave’s appreciation of a diverse range of music genres has ensured that the Festival has had a varied and engaging program of music, dance and spoken word in the years he has programmed the artistic content. He has used his extensive knowledge and contacts in the local music scene to promote musical development in the region and to support new and emerging artists throughout the South Coast. Reg Dew Known in the staging community world-wide as “Mr Fixit”, Reg has finally put away his tool kit after many years as head of what is perhaps the toughest Festival job - Construction and Staging. Reg’s amazing life as a rigger for some of the world’s top acts (Rolling Stones, U2, Elton John, Madonna, Metallica etc) will soon be recorded in book form. It will be a great read. Brian Myers Behind the scenes at every festival are many unacknowledged heroes. This year we would like to acknowledge Brian Myers. Brian has worked tirelessly for the Festival for many years, making sure the bar, the shop and the ticket office and other Festival business practices run smoothly. Hopefully this year, with some new hands on board to assist, Brian will actually get to see the Festival! Vic Grantham And finally thanks to Vic, who has also FOLK FES TIV RGO resigned from Committee work, but BA AL O A huge, C remains closely involved in the allheartfelt important Festival build. To all of those moving on, and to others who in recent years have stepped back nk from the intensity of Festival planning tha E LO E and delivery, we thank you for your VE TE OUR VOLUN efforts, value and appreciate what you have done and hope that you’ll continue to be involved with the Festival at whatever level you like. W

Grants, Sponsorship & Funding Zena Armstrong Logo & Marketing Material Design Pam Cogar, Lena Luna Poster Art Shirleyanne Myers Program Book & Site Map Pam Cogar School Liaison Debra Summer, Dave Crowden Senior Advisor Graeme Fryer Social Media Zena Armstrong, Peter Logue, Carly McMahon Bookkeeper Lainey Keir Website Harry Binnendijk, Zena Armstrong

The 24th Annual Cobargo Folk Festival would not be possible without the enormous effort of the Organising Committee and the army of volunteers who work countless hours putting this Festival together. Your commitment is invaluable and very much appreciated. Executive Director Zena Armstrong Artistic Director Dave Crowden

2019 Organising Committee

Our heartfelt thanks also to:

Thanks also to Ben Marden Photography and Sabine Friedrich for some of the photographs used in this publication.

WELCOME

Acknowledgement of Country

The Yuin Folk Club acknowledges the Djirringanj people of the Yuin Tribal Nation who are the traditional custodians of this land where we live and where we gather to celebrate the Cobargo Folk Festival. Here in Cobargo we gather on Country of which members and Elders of the local Yuin community and their forebears have been custodians for many centuries and on which Aboriginal people have performed age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We acknowledge their living culture and unique role in the life of the region. Permission to use the name “Yuin” for our Club was given by Yuin Elder Auntie Eileen Morgan (dec), in consultation with Elders of the Yuin community, when we set up the Club.

Message from the Mayor - Bega Valley Shire Council

Just mention the words ‘Cobargo Folkie’ and watch people’s faces light up. The Bega Valley Shire Council is proud to be a long-term supporter of the Cobargo Folk Festival – a home-grown success story and a significant event in our region’s annual calendar. Now in its 24th year, the Festival showcases high quality music, dance, performance and spoken word acts, attracting performers, volunteers and audiences of all ages, from all over Australia and indeed, the world. In true folk tradition, festival-goers can participate in workshops, choirs and other activities and have a go at being creative themselves. Who knows what spark will be ignited in, perhaps, a future performer. Last year’s video initiative, The Cobargo Sessions, will be continued this year, supporting burgeoning film production companies and forming the basis of an important online Festival archive. We are proud of our local musical, artistic and creative talent and the Festival provides a great avenue for sharing and fostering that talent. Festival organisers, volunteers and sponsors have again produced an exciting and diverse line-up of performances and activities. I congratulate you all for your dedication, hard work and your contribution towards making the Bega Valley a vibrant and fun place to visit and live in. I wish the 2019 Cobargo Folk Festival every success!

Cr Kristy McBain From our Executive Director

Welcome to the 2019 Cobargo Folk Festival. Our focus this year has been on creating a fantastic program, the launch of our new video series The Cobargo Sessions and more site improvements. We continue to work closely with the Show Society and the Showground Land Manager to improve the site, not just for our Festival but for the whole Cobargo community. This year, your support of the Festival has enabled us to help fund the landscaping of more level camping areas, contribute funds to a new coolroom, by refrigeration for the bar, and an extension to the Narira shed. We are part of a great community and are very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in Cobargo and the surrounding region. You can thank them by shopping locally for supplies, arts and crafts, enjoying a coffee and a cake from the bakery or at one of the village cafes or buy a meal at the pub. Check out the new supermarket and deli in the main street run by Alf and Jane, who have been regulars at our Festival with their Cobargo ice cream. Pop in and say hi and let everyone know that you’re here for the Festival. Finally, I’d like to say a special thank you to Dave Crowden who is moving on from the role as Artistic Director. He leaves big shoes to fill.

Zena Armstrong

From Our Artistic Director

Welcome to the 24th annual and consecutive Cobargo Folk Festival. The Festival continues to grow in numbers attending and artistic quality. This year we have a large number of musicians coming from Scotland (Skerryvore), Ireland (Sharon Shannon), the USA (The Western Flyers, Richard Gilewitz, The Rayos, Melissa Crabtree), Canada (Scott Cook) and Germany (Mensch Monique!). It could also be the year of the singer/songwriter/storyteller, with a line up that includes Shane Howard, Jordie Lane, Jodi Martin, Melanie Horsnell, Luke O’Shea, Scott Cook and Michael Menager. There will be several special concerts over the weekend – Songwriters Concert on Friday evening, Indigenous Concert early Saturday afternoon, Fiddle Concert and Guitar Concert on Sunday afternoon. I’m particularly looking forward to the Under the Influence shows – the first one on Saturday night with John Shortis and Moya Simpson and the second on Sunday morning with John and Moya interviewing guests Shane Howard, Laura Bishop and Daniel Champagne. All in addition to our comprehensive dance program, workshops, Ideas from the Edge, youth and kid’s programs, blackboards and sessions. I have now been involved in the organisation of this Festival since 2009 as Festival Director then Artistic Director from 2014. I said then that it should be for five years, so this is my last year. I would like to thank the following for all their help and support during the past decade: Richard, Coral, Graeme, Alf, Reg, Jenny, Tim, Vic, Brian, Shirleyanne, Helen, Bob, John, Sam, Norma, Robert, Harry, Peter, Zena, Carolyn, Catherine, Dave, Mike, Carly.

Dave Crowden

From the Yuin Folk Club President

An important part of a managing a sustainable community festival is taking good care of all the volunteers who make it happen, avoiding volunteer burnout and ensuring that the Festival organisation is renewing itself for the future. This year, several of our longestserving volunteers, including Dave Crowden our Artistic Director for the last five years, have decided it’s time for some new blood in the organisation and are stepping aside from high level involvement. The Club wishes to acknowledge their contributions to the success of the Cobargo Folk Festival - please see Page 2 for further information. On page 1 and 2, you’ll see some new names of people who have stepped up as Organising Committee Members and Festival Team Leaders. If you see them about the Festival make them welcome. Without these amazing volunteers, a community festival such as ours just wouldn’t be possible. Enjoy the 2019 Festival - next year is our 25th anniversary. We plan to make it an absolute ripper.

Peter Logue

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FESTIVAL 2019 - OVERVIEW FESTIVAL 2019 We’ve a great line-up of entertainment scheduled for the weekend. In addition to a plethora of highly accomplished Australian talent, we welcome our overseas artists: Sharon Shannon with Susan O’Neill (Ireland); Skerryvore (Scotland); The Western Flyers (USA); Scott Cook and the She’ll Be Rights (Canada); Melissa Crabtree with Dayan Kai (USA); The Rayos (USA); Richard Gilewitz (USA) and Mensch Monique! (Germany). A BIG welcome to our overseas guests and to the many Australian performers (young and old) who will fill your days and nights with music, dance, education and numerous opportunities to participate in all the wonderful elements that make for a great folk festival. We’ve had to make a few changes to camping arrangements this year. The Arena camping areas (Acacia and Hakea) will no longer cater for large caravans and RVs that are over 7 metres in length (which includes the drawbar). These larger vehicles can still be placed in the Banksia, Waratah, Casuarina or Boronia camping areas - please follow instructions given to you by our helpful Camping and Gates volunteers. We’ve listened to feedback and will be trialling extra toilets in a camping area. These will be monitored to help us determine future requirements. Again, we’ve listened to feedback and have been able to arrange an ATM on site. This will be located in the Spooners Bar area.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Tradition and recognition of those who helped grow the Cobargo Folk Festival are important parts of the Folk Music ethos. Each year we remember those people and also recognise the importance of the Yuin People to our Festival and to the region. Our artist biographies will tell you more about each act but below are some of the shows and presentations we think are special this year.

Jim Lay Memorial Songwriters Concert Fri 7pm Magpie

Remembering singer-songwriter and Cobargo stalwart, Jim Lay, this is the tenth memorial concert that gives Festival goers a look at some of the best of local, national and international experts in the craft of performing their own songs. Hosted by prolific Candelo songwriter and traveller, Melanie Horsnell, the show also features Canadian Scott Cook, making a welcome return to the area, Jodi Martin with her songs from the WA coastal desert region and multi-Tamworth Golden Guitar winner, Luke O’Shea.

Welcome to Country & Festival Opening. Sat 11.00 am Magpie Commemorating Eileen Morgan, our first Yuin Folk Club Patron who died in 2011, come along and be welcomed to Yuin Country by local performers, the Djaadjawan Dancers, Chelsy Atkins, Gabadoo, Robbie Bundle and the Stiff Gins.

Shortis and Simpson – Under the Influence - Sat 9:15pm Gulaga & Sun 11:00am Mumbulla Anyone who has been to previous Cobargo Festivals will know of the amazing talents of Canberra duo, John Shortis and Moya Simpson. This year they present Under the Influence - a tribute to the singers, songwriters and seminal moments that have inspired Shortis and Simpson, and informed their long careers in the music industry. It’s funny, touching, personal, and runs the gamut from hymns and Bulgarian choirs to musicals, Beatles, Dylan, Gracie Fields, Joan Baez, original songs and much more. On Sunday at 11:00am in the Mumbulla, Shortis and Simpson will also lead a fascinating glimpse into the influences of some of the other acts appearing the Festival (Shane Howard, Laura Bishop and Daniel Champagne) with songs and anecdotes - an eye-opener about what contributes to the music of a folk artist.

The Jim MacQuarrie Award

For the second year, the Yuin Folk Club is joining with Jim’s partner, Ros Marion, in presenting a $500 award to the best young act or solo performer in our youth venue, The Crossing. Last year’s winner was local talent, Judith Browne. Jim, who died in 2016, was a great friend of the Cobargo Festival, in good times and in bad, bringing some of the great talented performers from Canada and performing himself. He is much missed.

The Good Girl Song Project Fri 6pm & Sat 9:30pm Yuin Plus Workshop Sat 10am Nariria

We are delighted to be able to present an engaging and moving show that has been acclaimed around the country. In this theatrical song cycle, “Voyage”, four of Australia’s leading folk musicians recount the stories of the young women immigrants who voyaged from Gravesend to Sydney heading to a new life in Australia in the 1830s. The original songs are based on the research of Liz Rushen, drawn from eyewitness accounts and source material of the time, and bring a fresh female perspective to the experiences of these young women. Not to be missed.

Instrumental Concerts

Fiddle and guitar are, no doubt, the most popular instruments at folk festivals. Each year we present a special concert on each of these instruments – illustrating the range and musical variation they can achieve in the hands of experts.

FESTIVAL 2019 - OVERVIEW Fiddle Concert Sun 12:00 noon Gulaga Hosted by expert fiddler and multi-instrumentalist, Dave O’Neill, this year’s concert features Ewen Baker (a soulful fiddler who has played – among others - with Shane Howard, Archie Roach and Mary Black), Jacqui Bradley, Canberra-based multi-instrumentalist at the Festival with the Black Mountain String Band, Katie Glassman, an exponent of the “swing” style of playing and here with The Western Flyers and, one of the great Australian-Scottish Fiddlers and a Cobargo favourite, Bob McInnes.

Guitar Concert Sun 12:30pm Mumbulla Hosted by the Festival Artistic Director and highly regarded guitar teacher, Dave Crowden, this year we feature the finger-picking styles of Aussie Nick Charles, Richard Gilewitz from the United States, the unique style of Daniel Champagne (who was a student of Dave’s) and blues-influenced John Hudson, from the Shane Howard Band. Lots of guitar talk, as well as some blistering playing.

But We Protest Sun 4:30pm Gulaga

Protest songs have been the lifeblood of the folk music scene for many decades from the likes of Woody Guthrie and Joan Baez in the US and John Dengate, Warren Fahey, Dennis Kevans and Chris Kempster in Australia. What started off as a workshop idea has now expanded into a special presentation featuring Melissa Crabtree and Dayan Kai from the US and Margaret and Bob Fagan. Melissa and Dayan will sing and perform their own songs as well as the work of people like Pete Seeger and Odetta. Get along and sing the songs that will shake the established order. Now’s a good time to protest.

CD Launches

We are very lucky that artists are happy to launch their latest recordings at our Festival. This year we have three CD launches: Sat 6:16pm Yuin - Barry “Baz” Cooper is an accordion and keyboard wizard and has been a stalwart of the Australian music scene for decades, coming from a background playing light classical music and rock and roll and jazz in Europe. In Australia he moved into a playing more folk and world music, including Cajun, Zydeco, French Musette and Gypsy jazz. A frequent performer at festivals he has now done a CD reflecting his wide range of musical tastes and featuring guest appearances from some of the country’s best known folk and rock musicians. Reflecting his eclectic musical tastes, the CD is titled Mad Woman’s Breakfast. Sat 5pm The Yarnin’ - Bob and Margaret Fagan have been singing together for just over 50 years, as a duo and with the talented family band The Fagans, featuring folk superstars James and Kate. They are marking that half century of musical partnership with the release of Landmarks on the Journey. Those landmarks include homage to the writers they admire and the songs and stories they love. It includes one of the first songs Bob sang to Margaret some 50 years ago, The Bells of Rhymney, and a new song written by daughter Kate for the album, The Garden. They are delighted to be launching it here in Cobargo. Sat 3pm Mumbulla - Originating in the Deep South of the US, Blues music had its roots in the work songs, spirituals of Africa and some of the folk music from Europe. Local musician Corey Legge has been a regular at the Festival. Corey will be launching his brand new 9-track album Driving Out of Eden with a special one-off solo acoustic performance on Saturday 2nd March. The album was recorded in New Zealand with world-renowned producer/engineer Ben Edwards, who recently worked with Julia Jacklin and Marlon Williams. Corey recently received funding from the Yuin Folk Club and was a recipient of the CreateNSW ‘Young Regional Artist Scholarship’, which helped bring this project to life. It is fitting that the first show of the album launch tour is in the Bega Valley where Corey grew up. Don’t miss out on being the first to see the new show and buy the album!

PARTICIPATION Sessions - Spooners Bar

We’ve known quite a few people over the years who go along to folk festivals who never leave the session bar or tent. They just want to play with old and new friends, revisit old tunes and songs and play new ones. Have a look in the program for the specially led sessions to be held in Spooners, the bar dedicated to the late great Danny Spooner who played his last earthly festival in Cobargo in 2017. For players who want their tunes slow, Ray Mulligan runs a great session in the Bush Tradition on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00am. If you want beautiful tunes together with fast and furious, look out for the duelling concertinas of Jamie Molloy and Jo Cresswell, along with Bob McInnes and many more in the Celtic Tunes session on Sunday from 1:00pm. For those into Old Timey Music, have a look out for Peter Hisco and Wendy Jackson – aka Passionate Fools on Saturday from 2:00pm. Saturday also offers opportunities to join Lainey Keir and friends for an Acoustic Music Session sharing Lainey’s favourite tunes at 6:00pm, or Judy Pinder and friends for a Singing Session from 9:30pm.

Festival Choir - Shortis & Simpson

And as if they weren’t busy enough, John and Moya will direct the Festival choir, with two rehearsals in the Yuin venue on Saturday at 1:30pm and Sunday at 1pm and a performance in the Brolga on Sunday afternoon at 3:45pm. Loosen your larynx, oil your vocal chords and come along and sing.

Workshops

For a full schedule of workshops see pages 16 to 18. Workshops are a valued element of the Festival, giving people of all ages and abilities opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, interact and step out of their comfort zones. Our varied program includes dance, yoga, Tai Chi, craft, forums and instrumental and voice classes. There’s something for everyone’s mind, body and spirit.

Blackboards

Our Blackboard venues offer anyone an opportunity to strut their stuff and perform in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, poets - whatever your passion, have a go! You can register from 4pm Friday and from 10am Saturday and Sunday at the Festival Shop and for the Saturday evening Blackboard in The Yarnin’ with Peter Hisco, register at the venue). Note: Preference will be given to non-booked performers.

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FESTIVAL 2019 - OVERVIEW HEALTH & WELLBEING

A FEW TIPS FOR AN ENJOYABLE FESTIVAL

Lotus Belle tent

The Lotus Belle Tent is set up as a sacred place for talking circles, healing circles and meditation. Check out the Blackboard at the tent to see what is happening each day.

NESTival

Located on the Arena, this area provides a place for a bit of time-out, where you can sit in comfortable chairs, relax and un-wind for a while. All ages welcome!

Saturday Morning Tai Chi 8:00am - 9:15am Brolga Instructor - Rod Dunne The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi is gaining world wide popularity for its ability to relax and strengthen the body and mind and is suitable for people of all ages. Rod Dunne teaches the Hun Yuan Tai Chi System which specifically focuses on fostering a deep level of relaxation, cultivating energy to nurture oneself and developing natural freedom of movement.

Sunday Morning Yoga 8:00am - 9:15am Brolga

Instructor - Massimiliano Guerrisi Kundalini yoga is a particular branch of yoga which considers posture, breathing techniques and mantra chanting equally important. It’s one of the most dynamic styles of yoga and the focus is mainly on the spine. It’s a style of yoga for everyone as the postures are not difficult to hold and is accompanied by beautiful recorded music playing in the background.

SPOKEN WORD Poets’ Supper Fri 5:45pm The Yarnin’

A great way to start your Festival. Join our hosts Numbugga Dumb Bugger as they spruik the prose and cons of spoken word. Share your own poem or just observe those who do. Tim Metcalf is also launching his new book Numbugga Dumb Bugger featuring poems celebrating the characters and quirks of the Bega Shire.

We’d like everyone to have a great time. In addition to our Terms and Conditions of Entry, here are a few tips to make everyone’s experience enjoyable: * Our Festival is a family friendly event. Don’t be a boofhead! Intoxicated, disruptive and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated anywhere on the Festival grounds; * Know your limits and watch the booze - remember to eat, and drink plenty of water, especially in hot weather; * Illicit drugs are not permitted; * Please put your phone on “silent” during concerts; * Be mindful of our Showground site by respecting the environment. Pick up your waste, sort your rubbish and place in the bins provided; * Respect others and their property; * From 10pm onwards, noise in camping areas designated as quiet zones (Fowls) must be kept to a minimum. In other areas of the campsite, if you are requested to shut down late night sessions please do so; * Campers – please don’t get territorial about your pitch (like putting up barriers around your site) – it’s not your land – you are only there temporarily. PLEASE be respectful of Security and Volunteers who are there for your wellbeing and safety - without them we wouldn’t have a Festival.

Poets’ Breakfasts Sat & Sun 8:00am The Yarnin’

Yes, it may be early but what better way to shake off the cobwebs and prepare for your day. A great opportunity to recite your own work or share your favourite poem. All ages welcome.

LOST AND FOUND Missing something? Perhaps a wallet, or your child? Chances are it has made its way to our Lost Property area. To claim items (or report something you have lost) please see our friendly team at the Festival Site Office. Lost Children will be cared for at the Festival Site Office until they are reunited with their parent/guardian. The Festival Site Office is located next to the Gulaga venue. Phone: 6493 6666

Our future lies with our children - let’s nurture it well! Put away the iPads and mobiles and let your kids explore the wonderful world of music, craft, storytelling, fantasy and discovery as they immerse themselves in our Kids “Festibal”! Craft and activities will include rock art, nature mobiles, Rube Goldberg machines, origami, clay play and a range of other creative projects. The Bunyip Stage is not a child minding facility. Parents are asked to supervise their children and are encouraged to participate in the wonderful activities on offer.

Annie Bryant

Join storyteller and songwriter Annie Bryant on a magical journey through the garden, around the farm and into the bush beyond, with stories and songs from her five much-loved seasonal albums of audio tales and songs for children. Annie and her Storytent have spent the last five years travelling up and down the east coast of Australia delighting young and old hearts alike with her enchanting voice and nature-inspired stories. www.talesandsongs.com <http://www.talesandsongs.com/

Chaika

See their Bio on page 31.

Maypole with Molly

Maypole with Molly audience participation sessions encourage children and adults to dance around the maypole or play percussion. Dancers will learn how to make a Barber’s Pole, a colourful Weaving Pattern and a Spider’s Web with maypole ribbons. Maypole with Molly formed in 2009 and has provided kids’ dance sessions at folk festivals around NSW. Founder and accordionist, Erika Cleaver (Molly) has been an accompanist and leader of several folk dance groups and is an experienced early childhood teacher who loves sharing music and dance with kids.

Brothers OnFire

Brothers OnFire consists of brothers Jesse (16) and Sammy Holden (13), supported by their parents. Their unique style weaves circus skills into street theatre and will appeal to all ages with its light-hearted exploration of the issues of their generation. Also performing at The Crossing 8:00pm Saturday.

Face Painting by Cassandra

Imagine yourself as a princess, a fierce dragon, a magical unicorn. Then look in the mirror and it’s true! Adding magic to their day and making happy memories for children and adults alike, Cassandra creates fun face painting designs - (no fee involved).

Paverty Bush Band

Not just for the kids! Bring mum and dad along too for some fun dances, sing-a-longs and perhaps some percussion if you’re game. Time 9:30 -10:30 10:30 -11:30 11:30 -12:00 12:00 -1:00 1:00 -2:00 2:00 -3:00 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00

Saturday Maypole with Molly Craft Brothers OnFire Annie Bryant Face Painting & Craft Chaika Craft Paverty Bush Band

Sunday Maypole with Molly Face Painting & Craft Brothers OnFire Craft Annie Bryant Craft

THE CROSSING - YOUTH STAGE The Crossing Youth Stage is hosted by an environment education camp - The Crossing Land Education Trust and coordinated by volunteer co-founder of The Crossing, Annette Turner. The stage is now 13 years old and creates a very supportive atmosphere for young performers to learn and develop their talents. Everyone is encouraged and some amazing performers have started here including Daniel Champagne, Corey Legge and Rhys Davies.

7 Year Gap Sat 2:00pm This brother and sister act developed when Amelie was at the ripe old age of 4 years, had just commenced piano and violin lessons and needed a great accompanist - her brother. They have been performing together for just over 5 years now at some amazing events such as The Four Winds Youth Festival, Shoalhaven Eisteddfod, St Cecilia Scholarship, Sapphire Coast Music Society, various musicals and the South Coast Music Camp. Allegra Dunning Sat 11:30am Ten year old Allegra from the Blue Mountains, NSW performs a mix of originals and covers redone her way. She writes songs about experiences, emotions and things we fear, with a distinctive Americana/country/folk feel. Allegra plays guitar and ukulele and, at times, is accompanied by her dad on guitar. Anna Browne Sat 2:30pm Anna plays songs from a range of genres - singing and accompanied with acoustic guitar. Bega Valley Youth Choir Sat 7:00pm The Bega Valley Youth Choir began in 2018 with a group of enthusiastic high school aged singers wanting to sing part songs together. They have performed at the Bega Hospital, The Four Winds Youth Festival and at school events. The choir is conducted by Geoffrey Badger and meets every Tuesday after school at Bega High. New members are always welcome. Chelsea Daghita Sat 1:00pm Chelsea is a guitarist-singer and has written a few original pieces and enjoys performing. She is an alpaca farmer with her mother and this is her first Cobargo Folk Festival. Ebony & Jarrah Sun 11:30am Ebony and Jarrah are a violin and flute duet who have performed on The Crossing Youth stage in 2017 and 2018. Eli Badger & Ex-Tasty Fri 8:00pm, Sat 10:00pm Eli Badger and Ashlin Deaghan-Smith (Ex-Tasty) are two local up and coming DJs and Producers. They have performedÂ at many events around the area including the Tathra Surf Club Disco and many parties. They play a variety of different genres of dance music mainly consisting of house and techno. They give a great show and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop dancing. Felicity Dowd Sat 4:30pm Felicity is a passionate singer-songwriter, who loves to write and has already developed an extensive repertoire of her own songs. In 2018, she was accepted into, and graduated from, the Junior CMAA Academy of Country Music. Felicity loves to share her music, tell her stories and engage with an audience. George Schweitzer Sat 6:30pm George plays acoustic guitar and sings and is studying music performance for his HSC in 2019. He has performed in multiple school talent quests, at end of year assemblies and at the Nethercote Hall blackboard open-mic night.

Guitarama Sat 5:00pm Guitarama is now in its third version, having first played at The Crossing in 2007. This group contains some very exciting young guitarists/musicians. Heidi Sharples Sun 12:30pm Heidi has been playing music for as long as she can remember but only started performing solo about 2 or 3 years ago. Aside from singing and playing guitar she plays a variety of instruments with alto sax being the best one of all. This is her first time performing solo on the youth stage - other than performing with the SCLC stage Band. IIona & Frances Gray Sun 11:00am Ilona and Frances are both UK born but now living on the family bush property in the Budawangs. They have both played piano since they were young and are also snare drummers with the Batemans Bay Pipe Band. Ilona plays flute (grade 8) and Frances plays clarinet (grade 6) and are looking forward to playing together at the Festival. India Hartley Sat 12:30pm Singer-guitarist India, performed last year with Arati George from Magpie Music and is back with expanded skills and confidence. Jas & Adam Sat 7:30pm With a love of music and their HSC now behind them, Jas hopes to expand her knowledge of music and take it further while Adam is happy to busk on the streets of Merimbula with Jas. Jasper Lay Sat 4:00pm Jasper has a range of covers of artists that are all pretty chill. From Bermagui, he loves the beach and music! and ... The Crossing!!! Juliett, Scarlett, Mora & Anna Sat 10:30am Scarlett, Anna, Juliett and Mora are students from Bega High school and started playing together about a year ago. Juliet & Zosha Sat 12 noon Sisters Juliet and Zosha love taking a classic song and giving it a twist with amazing harmonies and an acoustic groove. They have been singing together forever and have started taking their smooth sound to the streets busking and astounding people with their incredible sound. Kumera Patch Sat 8:30pm Kumera Patch play mainly originals inspired by the greats of early rock with their own distinctive surf vibe. The band consists of Sam Fletcher (guitarist/singer/songwriter), Galen Fletcher (guitarist/ singer/songwriter) and Kobi Briggs (drums/percussion). Lara Scrivens Sun 10:30am Laura has been playing guitar and singing for most of her life and more recently has begun to compose and write her own songs. She has been working and performing with FLiNG since she was six years old and is quite accustomed to being on stage. So far she has performed at places like music camp, SCLC concert and Bega High MADD night and will be performing one of her own peices. Lillian McVeity Sat 3:00pm Lillian is a virtuoso guitarist/singer-songwriter. Her compositions are a spellbinding mix of folk, blues and modern sounds. Lyrically Lillian takes you on journeys to love, life and strange things. She presents a sophistication in her delivery of originals and covers that is well beyond her years. 2019 is the 3rd year Lillian has captivated audiences at The Crossing.

THE CROSSING - YOUTH STAGE Mia Canzone Sat 11:00am Mia has been playing guitar and singing since she was 15. Her act consists of playing and singing original songs. Previous experience has been a gig at Marlo Hotel MIC, Bruthen Blues Festival, and Mallacoota Mud Brick Pavilion, MIC twice this year with her band Mia La Ru. Monte McVeity Sun 12 noon Ten year-old Monte is an accomplished musician. He plays trumpet in the SCAC concert band, Bega District Brass Band and Sapphire Coast Big Band. He has attended the Border Music Camp for 3 years. At The Crossing venue he will be dazzling audiences on keyboard and vocals, giving life to soul songs from the 60s-90s. Pomona McKenzie Sun 10:15am Pomona is a singer and guitar player who loves music and performing. Rhani & Jess Sun 1:30pm Rhani and Jess have been playing music together for the last 12 months, through their connection at Eden High School. Jess grew up in a musical family and has always played music, Rhani started learning the piano 7 years ago and has been learning guitar for a couple of years also. Both have gained experience as performers with the SCLC Stage Band and Eden Marine High School band. Now the two have combined forces to start their own duo playing originals and covers. Riley Nolan Sun 1:00pm Riley has been playing the didgeridoo for 5 years. He also plays guitar and looks forward to playing and sharing the didgeridoo and guitar with you. Rory Phillips Sat 1:30pm At 12, Rory Phillips has already achieved more than most. He’s been named the Junior Champion of Champions at Tamworth (2018), was a featured busker at Byron Bay Bluesfest (2016/2017), has enjoyed radio airplay across the country with his debut EP, Cars and Guitars and was recently short listed for the lead guitarist role in School of Rock The Musical. Ruby Newell & Marg Hansen Sat 10:00am Ruby performs Taiko drumming with one drum and two performers. Sarah Lingard Sat 3:30pm Sarah has been performing at the Cobargo Folk Festival for 5 years. She started music at a young age, and was inspired by her dad. She plays guitar and sings and covers different genres, but prefers indie/ alternative. She is also the bassist/vocalist in Audio City. SCLC Stage Band Sun 2:30pm The SCLC Stage Band (Sapphire Coast Learning Communities Band) has wowed audiences for the last 2 years at the fabulous The Crossing venue. The band consists of 30+ public school students from Bega and Eden high and all the feeder primary schools in the Bega Valley Shire. All the students love to play live music and are selected on merit to have a place in the band. The band play soul, pop, disco and a bit of country. Shakira Kelly Sun 10:00am Shakira is 11 years old and has performed many times for Grow The Music. She is a solo artist and can sing to back up music or while playing her ukulele or guitar.

Shelby Grace Sat 6:00pm Shelby alternates between contemporary country and folk cover and original solo artists. Sometimes it is a guitar and sometimes it is a ukulele. Stella McMahon Sun 2:00pm Stella is a young, local singer-songwriter who offers covers from a range of genres, as well as originals that ruminate on the notion of young love, friendship and self-love. Yesterday’s Jam Sat 5:30pm Yesterday’s Jam are Ruby (15) and Imogen (12) Bichard from Pambula whose influences include The Mae Trio, The Beatles and Angus and Julia Stone. Expect an indie rock flavour, sublime sister harmonies and impressive musicianship from these multiinstrumentalists on acoustic guitar, vocals and upright bass.

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THIS IS DJIRRINGANJ COUNTRY Home of the Djirringanj People - Yuin Nation A respected elder of the Yuin Nation, Auntie Eileen was the Yuin Folk Club’s first patron and, in consultation with Elders of the Yuin community, she gained permission for the Club to use the Yuin name. Cobargo Folk Festival is proud to continue celebrating Auntie Eileen and her valuable contribution to educating people of the South East Region about local Aboriginal culture, spirituality and the importance of respecting people of all backgrounds.

Welcome to Country & Aunty Eileen Memorial Concert 11:15 - 11:40 11:45 - 12:10 12:15 - 12:40 12:45 - 1:15 1:20 - 1:50

Djaadjawan Dancers Chelsy Atkins Gabadoo Robbie Bundle Stiff Gins

Djaadjawan Dancers (Djaadjawan meaning ‘sand’ in Dhurga language) are a group of dedicated girls and women who reside in Yuin Country, on the Far South Coast of NSW. Chelsy Atkins is a Yamaji Widi woman from the Mid-Coast of Western Australia. Her father, acclaimed didgeridoo virtuoso Mark Atkins, (storyteller, songwriter, composer and painter) has influenced Chelsy’s unique sound of Indigenous folk–rockin’–pop. Gabadoo is a Djirringanj man from the Yuin Nation, born and raised in Bermagui NSW. He has been creating hip hop, R & B and urban funk music for over ten years and is known for producing soul–infused beats and clear, dynamic vocals. For information on Robbie Bundle and the Stiff Gins see Artist Bios (page 36 and 38)..

Djaadjawan Dancers

Chelsy Atkins

Gabadoo

IDEAS FROM THE EDGE The Ideas from the Edge forums are an opportunity to refresh your activist spirit. Meet with local activists and thinkers as they discuss their ideas and visions for a better world.

All forums are in The Yarnin’ Venue on Saturday. 10:30 - 11:30 Session 1 FUTURE RESILIENCE – CLIMATE ACTION CREATING CHANGE Climate change is upon us. We are already living and facing the effects of our lifestyle choices that have led to rapid environmental destruction, a degraded landscape and natural species extinction. How can we begin the transition to regenerate the environment? In the absence of policy leadership from the Federal government ordinary citizens, farmers and school children are leading the way. Future Resilience is about how we prepare ourselves and our community ahead of change. How do we create local food security, repair and regenerate our landscape, secure fresh water and reliable renewable power and secure our homes from increasing fire and flood? How do we develop the vision, internal strength and stability to face the uncertain future? Facilitator Sue Andrew – Director of the Festival of Daring Possibilities. Guests Marty Webster – Community Safety and Public Liaison Officer with the Brogo Rural Fire Service. Martin Royds – A fifth generation farmer from Braidwood and active with “Farmers for Climate Change” and regenerating the landscape with “Soils for Life”. Amalia-Grace Thompson and Alina NorthAndrew – Year 5 and 6 Mumbulla School students who led the recent Bega “Student Strike for Climate Action” and rally, as part of nationwide student protests. Musician Susie Q and the Daring Possibilities.

12:00 - 1:00 Session 2 REIMAGINING THE HOUSING DREAM CO-HOUSING, LAND SHARING AND TINY HOUSES IN THE BEGA VALLEY Co-Housing and Tiny Houses are well established housing options internationally, but relatively new to Australia. As part of the sharing economy, they are an innovative and collaborative way to create affordable and socially supportive housing and help build stronger communities across all demographics and needs. What is Bega Valley Shire Council doing to facilitate these innovative, and collaborative responses to the housing crisis. What are the barriers to the uptake of Co Housing and Tiny Houses in both urban and rural communities in the Bega Valley. Find out what supportive networks exist in the Bega Valley to explore and develop these new housing options. Facilitator Ian Campbell – About Regional and Bega’s Festival of Open Minds. Guests Cathy Griff – Bega Valley Shire Councillor, Coordinator of the BVSC’s Affordable Housing Working Party. Ludo McFerran – Recognised internationally for her Domestic Violence and Workplace Rights Activism and the Bermagui Co Housing for Older Women Project. Rick Cuthbert – Tiny HOmes Tilba Australia, Builder, based in Tilba. Sandra Behrendt – Architectural consultant and building biologist, interested in Sustainable Living. Musician Michael Menager.

1:30 - 2:30 Session 3 WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM? Is it unfair to our children and destroying our teachers? Is the idea of standardisation just a headlong rush to provide statistics which satisfy bureaucracies? Facilitator Tim Holt OAM – Radio journalist and music enthusiast. Guests Gabrielle Stroud – Former primary school teacher, now a freelance writer and author. Nick Thornton – Former teacher, now Case Manager worker. Kate Liston-Mills – Former primary school teacher and now a writer - published in TIDE, Prowlings, The Writing Junction, Writer’s Edit anthologies Kindling I, II and III and The South Coast Writer’s Centre anthology Seeking Horizons. Musician Melanie Horsnell

3:00 - 4:00 Session 4 CEREMONIAL TALKING CIRCLE LAND ... WATER ... CULTURE Why is it so important and imperative that Aboriginal people maintain appropriate Protocols for Land, Water and Culture for future generations? Facilitator Robbie Bundle. Guests Uncle Ossie Cruse – One of Australia’s great Aboriginal patriarchs, an AM MBE and an Australian activist and Elder who continues to work tirelessly for Aboriginal Australia, and those less fortunate than himself. Iris White – An active member of the Yuin South Coast Aboriginal Family instrumental in guiding the Gulaga National Park Board of Management in developing the draft plan of management for the Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks. Rodney Kelly– A young man with a vision for his people of the Yuin Nations, instrumental in seeking the repatriation of the Gweagal shield and spears and has also been actively involved in many community activities and especially the Bermagui Survival Day concerts. Musician Chelsy Atkins.

IDEAS FROM THE EDGE - SATURDAY

WORKSHOPS - SATURDAY Workshops are at the heart of our Festival. Not only do they entertain and educate, they give our Festival goers the opportunity to get up close to performers, learn from them and ask questions. We are always keen to hear from you about what sort of workshops you’re interested in for future festivals. Please do that through the survey on our website! NOTE: Workshops are suitable for all levels unless indicated otherwise. TIME

VENUE

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

PRESENTER/S

10:00-11:00

NARIRA

THE GOOD GIRL SONG PROJECT WORKSHOP

HELEN BEGLEY & CO

In this workshop, members of The Good Girl Song Project take participants through the process of writing songs that capture the histories of women. Participants will be invited to share their own female history stories. One of those stories will be chosen to explore. The cast will then guide the group through a writing exercise that captures the essence of the story. Bring instruments and voices to join the throng when we finish the song! 10:00-11:00

YUIN

UNDERSTANDING HOW MUSIC IS CONSTRUCTED

BAZ COOPER

This workshop focuses on how chords and melody interact to construct a piece of music and how this information can help you play and write songs and music. 11:30-12:30

YUIN

UKULELE - TIPS AND TRICKS

RICHARD GILEWITZ

This interactive workshop provides players with an avenue to renew their love of the instrument and hone their craft. Designed for all levels of player, you explore a wide variety of topics in a group setting. 11:30-12:30

NARIRA

THREE FIDDLE TUNES

BLACK MOUNTAIN STRING BAND

The three fiddlers of the Black Mountain String Band will talk about the different fiddle styles they play. They’ll also teach a tune and add a harmony fiddle part to it. Bring your fiddle - and some rosin! 1:30-3:00

YUIN

FESTIVAL CHOIR REHEARSAL

SHORTIS & SIMPSON

Calling all singers and would be singers! Here’s your opportunity to join our choir, meet new people and have fun. Lead by the amazing Shortis & Simpson, you will be guided through the learning process culminating in a performance on Sunday . All ages and abilities welcome. 2:00-3:00

NARIRA

SCOTTISH TUNES - THE ART OF STRATHSPEY

BOB MCINNES & JANE ELLIS

Unique to Scottish music, the Strathspey is a slow reel played for dances that uses a particular Scottish “snap” that takes some time to learn. Fiddler Bob McInnes and pianist Jane Ellis will unravel the mysteries. 3:30-4:30

YUIN

STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOP

GLOVER & SORRENSEN

This workshop, facilitated by two professional comedians, explores the pleasures and pitfalls of doing stand-up comedy, offering practical tips and creative insights into this most dangerous and exhilarating of sports. Glover & Sorrensen will share their deep knowledge about stand-up and funny songs. 3:30-4:30

NARIRA

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN MUSIC

SHARON CASEY & GUESTS

So many adults love music and think that because they didn’t learn an instrument aged 4, it’s not worth bothering giving it a go now aged 30, 40, 50 or more. Join Sharon Casey with O’Neill’s Folly in this workshop exploring the highs, lows, obstacles and ultimate triumphs of learning music as adult and even forming a band. 4:30-5:30

YUIN

MANDOLIN FAMILY WORKSHOP

CHARLIE & JENSEN

This workshop covers, demonstrates and explains the instruments within the mandolin family including mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin and mandocello. With over 35 years experience with these instruments between them, Charlie & Jensen offer a high class, informative workshop with live demonstrations, taking you through the history and offer one-on-one and/or group tuition. 4:30-5:30

NARIRA

THREE HANDY GUITAR TUNINGS

SACRED COW

Introducing guitarists to 3 open tunings to bring a new dimension to their playing.

FESTIVAL SURVEY

DID YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT THE GATE?

Each year, to help improve the Festival, we run a short but comprehensive visitor satisfaction survey. Feedback helps us to improve our venues, performance mix and also prove the value of our Festival to our stakeholders. So, if you purchased your ticket at the gate, we would definitely like to hear from you. Our survey can be found on our website - just follow the link. Please don’t be shy – let us know how you have enjoyed the Festival and how we can make it better for you. NOTE: A survey will be emailed separately to all iwannaticket on-line ticket purchasers.

WORKSHOPS W O R K S H O- PWORDS S - S&USONGS NDAY 10:00-11:00

NARIRA

IMPROVISATION

DAYAN KAI

The improvisation workshop will consist of three basic parts. First, a short lecture on the nature of improvisation, what it is, and its history in our evolution. Second, a short demonstration of the improvisation process using a familiar melody. The third and final part of the workshop will consist of a participatory improvisational session with questions and answers. The workshop will include melodic, harmonic and rhythmic improvisational methods common in Western popular music. Participants are encouraged to bring a pencil and paper, and/or audio recorder as well as an instrument of their choice. The voice is also an option. 11:00-12:00

YUIN

DUO DYNAMICS

MONTGOMERY CHURCH

Montgomery Church discuss and demonstrate in an open forum on how to make a sound greater than the sum of its parts. Topics covered include using dynamics, creating variation, using harmonies, arranging a song, co-writing, and considering the strengths and weaknesses of your instruments. 11:00-12:00

NARIRA

GUITAR TUNINGS

RICHARD GILEWITZ

Students around the globe attend Gilewitz’s roving GillaCamp Guitar/Ukulele Workshops and Guitars, Gear, and a Bit of Ukulele Clinics. These interactive experiences provide players an avenue to renew their love of the instrument and hone their craft. Designed for all levels of player, this workshop explores a wide variety of guitar tuning topics in a group setting. 1:00-2:00

YUIN

FESTIVAL CHOIR REHEARSAL

SHORTIS & SIMPSON

The second and final Festival Choir rehearsal in preparation for the afternoon performance at 3:45pm. All welcome. 1:30-2:30

NARIRA

LOW WHISTLE

LAINEY KEIR

Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Low Whistles! With over 20 years experience and an acclaimed low whistle player, Lainey can answer all your questions. What do different whistles sound like? What to look for when buying one. How to get the finger stretch happening. How to get dynamic light and shade into your playing. Experimenting with ornamentation and timing. Different music styles on a low whistle. And lots more!! 2:00-3:00 YUIN SONGWRITING - WRITING STURDY SONGS SCOTT COOK Master Canadian songwriter, a frequent visitor to the Bega Valley, gives some tips on the formal aspects of songwriting and is happy workshopping some songs you might be working on. Who knows, you may have a hit on your hands. 3:00-4:00 YUIN COMPOSING AND PLAYING ODD RHYTHMS FOR ADULTS CHAIKA This workshop takes you through the gamut of “strange” time signatures with songs in 5/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 11/8, and a simple Balkan dance is taught to one of the songs.

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY OVER THE WEEKEND

Poets’ Supper

5:45 - 6:45pm Friday The Yarnin’

Hosted by Numbugga Dumb Bugger. Tim Metcalfe will be launching his new book. A great opportunity to hear some outstanding recitations or share a favourite poem or own personal composition. Bring your favourite “piece” and share it with the audience if you dare!

Poets’ Breakfasts

Saturday & Sunday 8:00 -10:00am The Yarnin’

Saturdays breakfast is hosted by the rhymer Allan Stone, and Sundays by first timer Robyn Sykes. Start your day with some entertaining prose!

Bush Traditions Slow Sessions

9:00 - 11:00am Saturday & Sunday Spooners Bar

There’s no better way to start your day than joining Alan, Gavin, Moiré, Paula, Peter and Ray at the Slow Sessions. Over the years they have run dozens of sessions teaching traditional tunes, starting at the National Folk Festival in 2003, and now spreading their wings and strings to include a few festivals from St Albans to Cobargo. Whether you’re accomplished or a beginner, the focus is on fun and inclusion.

Old Timey Session

2:00 - 4:00pm Saturday Spooners Bar

Cobargo residents Peter Hisco and Wendy Jackson (Passionate Fools) have years of experience playing in and running Old Timey Music Sessions. Strap on your banjo, grab your fiddle, put on your clogs and get transported to the Appalachians.

Acoustic Music Jam

6:00 - 9:30pm Saturday Yuin

Lainey Keir will share her great repertoire of tunes for whistle and low whistle that she has taught to many on the folk scene over the years. Join her and maybe learn some of the new tunes she has been learning from Old Timey to Scottish. Laughter and fun guaranteed.

Singing Session

Saturday 9:30 - 11:30pm Yuin

Hosted by Judy Pinder, Margaret and Bob Fagan and friends. A singing session where everyone gets a turn and everyone can join in. Judy and friends have a huge repertoire of songs to get things going, but bring a song to share around the circle. Shy about leading a song, then just join in the choruses. Emphasis is on fun.

Celtic Tunes Session

1:00 - 3:00pm Sunday Spooners Bar

So many tunes and songs, so little time. Explore the rhythms and textures of the Celtic genre with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Austurias and more with Jamie Molloy, Jo Cresswell, Bob McInnes and some special guests.

DANCE PROGRAM

s at u r d a y W o r k s h o ps (B ro lg a )

8:00 – 9:15am

Tai Chi

Rod Dunne

9:15 – 10:30am

Wake Up Dancing

Let local Tai Chi teacher, Rod Dunne, lead you in the ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit, A perfect start to a day of inner peace and harmony.

Rachel Murphy

For a more abrupt heart starter come along and let Rachel get you moving in a fun-filled, slightly irreverent, free form approach to dancing and mornings in general, You will enjoy this!

10:30 – 11:45am

Contra

Canberra Contra Club

Got a taste for Contra at the Friday evening dance, or want to learn a new dance form? Canberra Contra Club recreates the exhilarating and inspiring Contra dance scene from northern America with diverse music from the Appalachians through to Quebec, a social dance style that everyone loves.

Fran Robertson

S und ay Wo rks ho ps ( Br o lg a )

8:00 – 9:15am

Yoga

Massi Guerrisi

Bring your mat and join Massi Guerrisi for your morning dose of Yoga. The ancient form of exercise focussing on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental well being.

10:30 – 11:45am Belly Dance Banat Amar, Samantha Bertoz

11:45 – 1:00pm

Tap, Slap, Clap

1:00 – 2:15pm

In preparation for the evening dance come along and learn some bush dancing. It’s simple, it’s fun and it’s danced to great music. What are you waiting for?

Bush Dance

19thC tourists had three things on their Egyptian Holiday Bucket List; visit the pyramids, take a boat down the Nile, and (most importantly) see the Dancing Girls of Cairo. The ghawazee were well-known for their shimmying hips and delicate arm movements. Come along to this workshop to learn some Middle-Eastern rhythms (bring a drum, a cup, or just your hands) or join in the dancing and learn one of the oldest forms of Egyptian Folkloric Bellydance

2:15 – 3:30pm

Irish Set

11:45 – 1:00pm

3:30 – 4:45pm

Contact Improvisation Mica Lynnah

Body percussion meets tap dancing. Explore the rhythms and tambores you can make from your head to your toes.

Paverty Bush band

Set In Their Ways

Come and learn the Moycullen Set from County Galway. It is a very popular set in Ireland and elsewhere today. Set In Their Ways will be on hand to demonstrate the figures and join in with you on the dance floor. Don’t miss it.

Through creative exploration, this workshop will introduce the basic concepts of Contact Improvisation. CI is a dance form wherein points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement improvisation. Each dance is different – it could be playful, profound, or many other things! Bring an open mind, comfy clothes and bottle of water.

4:45 - 6:00pm

Burlesque

Rachel Murphy

A fun saucy routine with a twist. Suitable for all levels and ages of dance. No experience needed.

Morris

Black Joak Morris

Come and join Black Joak Morris as they entertain with a fine traditional English band leading the colourful and cheerful dancers, who fill the stage with energy and passion and broken sticks! Be warned dancing the Morris is highly addictive.

1:00 – 2:15pm Bavarian Jim & Ingrid Rehle-Williams Join Jim and Ingrid, our favourite Bavarian couple, to learn the dances currently popular in Munich and other parts of Bavaria. Suitable for beginners and advanced dancers.

2:15 – 3:30pm

Wuthering Heights

Mica Lynnah

Learn to dance like Kate Bush! This workshop will explore the movement of Kate Bush and learn the choreography for her iconic song “Wuthering Heights”. All ages and abilities are welcome.

SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL COURTESY BUS

The Cobargo School of Arts Hall is just a five minute walk from the Festival site. A bus is also available to take people to and from the dances to the Cobargo School of Arts Hall on Friday and Saturday nights - departing at regular intervals from the front gate of the Showground. Please make your own arrangement with the driver for the ride back.

DANCE PROGRAM

dances

17-27 MAY 2 0 1 9

School of Arts Hall Cobargo

ARTS FESTIVAL NSW SOUTH COAST

www.riverofART.com.au

JOIN THE FUN - ALL WELCOME! Friday Evening Dances

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8.00 – 9.30 pm Scottish Country Dance Stringfiddle Stringfiddle plays delightful Scottish dance music featuring Bob McInnes on fiddle and Jane Ellis on keyboards. Your caller, Fran Robertson, will guide you through some social Scottish dances to get your Festival off to a wonderful start. 9.45 – 11.00 pm Contra Dance Canberra Contra Club Fun, lively Contra dancing to some of the greatest proponents of the art from Canberra. The Canberra Contra Club is a collection of excellent musicians and callers waiting to get you involved, ensuring a glorious opening night of dancing for all.

Saturday Evening Dances 8.00 – 9.30 pm Bush Dance Paverty Bush Band Paverty returns to Cobargo to run the main bush dance at the Festival. They will be playing their usual eclectic mix of toetapping music, as Bob Buckley expertly guides you through a series of bush dances old and new. 9.45 – 11.15 pm Irish Ceili Sunburnt Ceili Band Ian Hayden will lead the band in a smorgasbord of wonderfully infectious Irish reels, jigs, slides, polkas and hornpipes. Paul Carr will be calling some of Ireland’s favourite sets. A rollicking good time assured!

DANCE PROGRAM

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NANCY KERR & JAMES FAGAN (UK)

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OTHER

4:30

BROLGA

5:00

5:30

Montgomery Church

5:00 - 5:45

The Rayos

5:15

5:00 - 5:45

Melanie Horsnell

7:00 - 11:45

5:30

Blackboard

5:45

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6:00

5:45 - 6:45

6:00

6:30

6:00 - 6:45

The Good Girl Song Project

6:00 - 6:45

Malumba

Jodi Martin

The Poets’ Supper Hosted by Numbugga Dumb Bugger

6:45

7:00

7:30

7:00

7:00 - 8:00

7:00 - 7:45

Richard Gilewitz

7:00 - 7:45

Daniel Champagne

7:45

Jim Lay Memorial Songwriters Concert Melanie Horsnell, Scott Cook, Luke O’Shea, Jodi Martin

7:15

7:00 - 7:45

Baz Cooper SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL EVENING DANCES

8:00 8:15 8:30

8:00 - 8:45

Glover & Sorrensen

8:15 - 9:00

8:15 - 9:30

Skerryvore

9:00

9:30

10:00

10:30

10:00 - 10:45

Bill Jackson & Ruth Hazleton

Scottish Dance Stringfiddle (Caller - Fran Robertson)

10:15 - 11:00

Scott Cook & the She’ll Be Rights

9:00

9:45

9:00 - 11:30

(Register at the Festival Shop)

9:45 -11:00

Contra Dance Canberra Contra Club Janette Mills & Others

10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00

10:45 -11:30

The Western Flyers

8:45

9:15

Zambezi Sounds 11:00 - 12:00

8:30

9:30

Blackboard

The Figmentz

Stiff Gins

11:15

Midnight

8:00 - 10:00

Eli Badger & Ex-Tasty

9:45 -10:30

11:00

11:45

Melissa Crabtree & Dayan Kai

8:00 - 9:30

9:15 - 10:00

10:45

11:30

7:45

8:15

The Michael Menager Trio

9:00 - 9:45

Shortis & Simpson

9:45

10:15

7:30

8:00

8:45

9:15

6:15 6:30

6:45

7:15

4:45 5:00

5:00 - 5:45

5:45

6:15

4:00 4:15

4:00 - 4:45

Shelby Grace

4:45

5:15

TIME

11:15 11:15 - 12:00

Black Mountain String Band Although correct at time of printing, this program may be subject to change.

COMING TO THE 2019 FESTIVAL - CORNHOLE!!!!

11:30 11:45 Midnight

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2019 TIME 8:00AM 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12 Noon

12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 Midnight

GULAGA

10:00 - 10:40

Shelby Grace

MUMBULLA

10:00 - 10:45

The Michael Menager Trio

10:45 - 11:25

Melanie Horsnell

11:00 - 11:45

Charlie & Jensen

11:30 - 12:15

Glover & Sorrensen

MAGPIE

10:00 -10:45

The Novellas Official Opening Ceremony

On the Stoop Vendulka

1:00 - 1:45

Sacred Cow

11:15-11:40 Djaadjawan Dancers 11:45-12:10 Chelsy Atkins 12:15-12:40 Gabadoo 12:45-1:15 Robbie Bundle 1:20-1:50 Stiff Gins

1:30 - 2:15

2:00 - 2:45

Melissa Crabtree & Dayan Kai 3:30 - 4:15

Mensch Monique!

Luke O’Shea

Driving Out of Eden

The Rayos

Susan O’Neill 5:15 - 6:00

5:45 - 6:30

Ukulele Tips and Tricks with Richard Gilewitz

10:00 - 11:00

The Good Girl Song Project Workshop

11:30 - 12:30

Three Fiddle Tunes with Black Mountain String Band

2:00 - 3:00

The Good Girl Song Project

Festival Choir Rehearsal with Shortis & Simpson

2:00 - 3:00

Scottish Tunes - The Art of Strathspey with Bob McInnes & Jane Ellis

3:00 - 4:00

Corey Legge CD Launch

4:15 - 5:00

4:30 - 5:30

11:30 - 12:30

NARIRA (w’shops)

1:30 - 3:00

Jodi Martin 2:30 - 3:15

10:00 - 11:00

Understanding How Music is Constructed with Baz Cooper

11:15 - 1:50

Aunty Eileen Memorial Concert

12:00 - 12:45

12:30 - 1:15

YUIN

Scott Cook & the She’ll Be Rights

3:15 - 4:00

Gone Molly 4:15 - 5:00

Bill Jackson & Ruth Hazleton 5:15 - 6:00

3:30 - 4:30

Stand Up Comedy Workshop with Glover & Sorrensen 4:30 - 5:30

Mandolin Family Workshop with Charlie & Jensen

3:30 - 4:30

It’s Never Too Late to Learn Music with Sharon Casey & Guests 4:30 - 5:30

Three Handy Guitar Tunings with Sacred Cow

Nick Charles

Chaika

6:15 - 7:00

Richard Gilewitz

6:15 - 7:00

Malumba

6:45 - 7:45

Stiff Gins

6:00 - 9:30

7:15 - 8:15

7:30 - 8:45

8:00 - 9:00

Sharon Shannon Band

Jordie Lane

9:15 - 10:30

Under the Influence (1) Shortis & Simpson

The Western Flyers

9:00 - 10:00

Black Mountain String Band 9:30 - 10:00

Fire Show Zambezi Sounds

10:30 - 11:30

Bush Dance with Paverty Bush Band (Caller Bob Buckley)

8:30 - 9:30

Shane Howard Trio

SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL EVENING DANCES 8:00 - 9:30

10:00 - 10:45

Daniel Champagne

Acoustic Music Jam with Lainey Keir & Friends

10:30 - 11:45

Skerryvore

9:30 - 11:30

Singing Sessions with Judy Pinder & Friends

11:00 - 11:45

The Figmentz Although correct at time of printing, this program may be subject to change.

9:45 - 11:15

Irish Set Ceili Sunburnt Ceili Band (Caller Paul Carr)

TIME 8:00AM 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12 noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 Midnight

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2019 TIME 8:00AM 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12 noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 Midnight

BROLGA (dance)

THE YARNIN’

BUNYIP (kids)

THE CROSSING (youth)

SPOONERS

8:00 - 9:15

Tai Chi with Rod Dunne 9:15 - 10:30

8:00 - 10:00

Poets’ Breakfast Hosted by Alan Stone

Wake Up and Dance with Rachel Murphy 10:30 - 11:45

Contra Workshop with Canberra Contra Club

9:00 - 11:00

9:30 - 10:30

Maypole with Molly 10:30 - 11:30

Ideas From the Edge 1

Future Resilience - Climate Action - Creating Change

10:30 - 11:30

Craft

11:30 - 12:00

11:45 - 1:00

Tap, Slap, Clap with Fran Robertson

12:00 - 1:00

Ideas From the Edge 2

Reimagining the Housing Dream

2:15 - 3:30

Irish Set Dance with Set in Their Ways 3:30 - 4:45

Contact Improvisation with Mica Lynnah 4:45 - 6:00

Burlesque with Rachel Murphy 6:15 - 6:45

Belun Malu Choir

1:30 - 2:30

Ideas From the Edge 3

What Has Happened to Our Education System?

Face Painting & Craft 2:00 - 3:00

Chaika

3:00 - 4:00

4:15 - 5:00

4:00 - 5:00

Bob McInnes & Jane Ellis 5:00 - 6:00

Margaret & Bob Fagan CD Launch Landmarks on the Journey 6:15 - 7:00

Baz Cooper - CD Launch Mad Woman’s Breakfast 7:15 - 8:00

8:15 - 9:00

Passionate Fools

Blackboard (Register at the Festival Shop)

Annie Bryant

Ideas From the Edge 4 Ceremonial Talking Circle Land, Water, Culture

Montgomery Church

7:00 - 11:30

12:00 -1:00

1:00 - 2:00

1:00 - 2:15

Bush Dance with Paverty Bush Band

Brothers OnFire

9:30 - 10:00

Fire Show 10:00 - 11:45

Blackboard with Peter Hisco

Craft

Paverty Bush Band

Ruby Newell, Marg Hansen Juliet, Scarlett, Mora and Anna

Bush Traditions Slow Sessions with Ray Mulligan

Mia Canzone Allegra Dunning Juliet and Zosha India Hartley Chelsea Daghita Rory Phillips 7 Year Gap Anna Browne Lillian McVeity Sarah Lindgard Jasper Lay Felicity Dowd Guitarama Yesterdays Jam Shelby Grace George Schweitzer Bega Valley Children’s Choir Jas and Adam Brothers OnFire Kumera Patch 9:30 - 10:00

Fire Show 10:00 - 11:00

Eli Badger & Ex-Tasty

(Register at the Venue) Although correct at time of printing, this program may be subject to change.

2:00 - 4:00

Old Time Session with Passionate Fools

SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2019 TIME

GULAGA

MUMBULLA

MAGPIE

YUIN

8:00AM 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:00 - 10:45 10:00 - 10:45 10:00 - 10:45 10:15 Robbie Bundle & the Vendulka Paverty Bush Band 10:30 Road Worn Healers 10:45 11:00 11:00 - 12:15 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45 11:15 Under the Influence (2) Duo Dynamics with Nick Charles Gone Molly 11:30 Shortis & Simpson with Montgomery Church 11:45 Shane Howard, Laura 12 noon Bishop, Daniel Champagne 12:00 - 12:45 12:00 - 1:15 12:15 Fiddle Concert Mensch Monique! 12:30 12:30 - 1:45 Ewen Baker, Katie Glassman, 12:45 Guitar Concert 1:00 Jacqui Bradley, Bob McInnes Nick Charles, Daniel 1:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 1:45 1:15 Champagne, Richard Festival Choir Charlie & Jensen 1:30 Gilewitz, John Hudson 1:30 2:15 Rehearsal 1:45 Chaika 2:00 2:00 - 3:00 2:00 - 2:45 2:15 2:00 - 3:00 Writing Sturdy Songs The Rayos 2:30 with Shane Howard 2:30 - 3:15 2:45 Scott Cook The Western Flyers 3:00 3:00 Raffle Draw 3:00 - 4:00 3:00 - 3:45 3:15 Composing and Playing On the Stoop 3:30 Odd Rhythms for Adults 3:15 - 4:15 3:30 - 4:15 3:45 with Chaika Jordie Lane Richard Gilewitz 4:00 4:00 - 4:45 4:15 The Novellas 4:30 4:30 - 5:45 4:45 Let’s Sing Protest Songs 4:30 - 5:45 5:00 with Melissa Crabtree, 5:00 - 5:45 Skerryvore 5:15 Dayan Kai, Margaret Sacred Cow 5:30 & Bob Fagan 5:45 6:00 Although correct at time of printing, this program may be subject to change.

RAFFLE 2019

NARIRA (w’shops)

10:00 - 11:00

Improvisation with Dayan Kai 11:00 - 12:00

Guitar Tunings with Richard Gilewitz

1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize 4th prize 5th prize 6th prize 7th prize 8th prize 9th prize 10th prize

2 season tickets to the National Folk Festival including camping ($1022) * 2 season tickets with camping to the Illawarra Folk Festival ($500) * 2 adult season tickets with camping to the 2020 Cobargo Folk Festival plus a basket of assorted CDs donated by Festival performers – (value greater than $290) * 2 nights accommodation at Moonrise on the River including breakfast ($260) * 2019 2 season tickets with camping to Majors Creek Festival ($220) * 1 nights accommodation for 2 at Harbourview Hotel Bermagui ($195) * Framed canvas print of original watercolour by Shirleyanne Myers ($125) One 2-day ticket with camping for Folk by the Sea festival ($105) * RA Capital Brewing - Brewery Tour and tasting for four (4) people ($100) * FFLE South Coast Leather – leather hat ($80)

* Some conditions apply (see tickets sellers for information) - Festival tickets are not transferable.

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Proceeds from our raffle go to The Crossing Land Education Trust for encouragement of youth performers. Yuin Folk Club Inc ABN 91 772 762 752

1:30 - 2:30

Low Whistle with Lainey Keir

Support this great Festival by purchasing tickets in our raffle. Tickets are available from our roving ticket sellers or from the Festival Shop. Tickets are $2 each or three (3) for $5. Great prizes! Drawn: 3:00pm Sunday 3 March at the Mumbulla venue

SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2019 TIME 8:00AM 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12 noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00

BROLGA (dance)

THE YARNIN’

BUNYIP (kids)

THE CROSSING (youth)

SPOONERS

8:00 - 9:15

Yoga with Massi Guerrisi

8:00 - 10:00

Poets’ Breakfast Hosted by Robyn Sykes 9:00 - 11:00

9:30 -10:30

Maypole with Molly 10:30 - 11:45

Belly Dance with Banat Amar & Samantha Bertoz 11:45 - 1:00

Morris Dance with Black Joak Morris

10:30 - 11:15

Bob McInnes & Jane Ellis 11:30 - 12:15

Passionate Fools Old Timey Music

2:15 - 3:30

Wuthering Heights Kate Bush Workshop & Performance with Mica Lynnah

Ilona and Frances Gray

11:30 -12:00

Ebony and Jarrah

Brothers OnFire Craft

12:15 - 4:00

1:00 - 2:00

Annie Bryant

Blackboard (Register at the Festival Shop)

Lara Scrivens

Face Painting & Craft

12:00 -1:00

1:00 - 2:15

Bavarian Dance with Jim & Ingrid Rehle-Williams

10:30 - 11:30

Shakira Kelly Pomona McKenzie

2:00 - 3:00

Bush Traditions Slow Sessions with Ray Mulligan

Monte McVeity Heidi Sharples Riley Nolan Rhani and Jess Stella McMahon

Craft

SCLC Band

3:45 - 5:00

Choirs Concert Festival Choir, Belun Malu Choir, Quaama Singers

Although correct at time of printing, this program may be subject to change.

1:00-3:00

Celtic Tunes Session with Jamie Molloy, Bob McInnes, Jo Cresswell

D A N C E B A N D S & I NASRTTRI SU TC TBOI RO S Banat Amar & Samantha Bertoz Sun 10:30am Brolga

Passionate performers of traditional middle-eastern rhythm and dance, Banat Amar will delight you with their joyful improvisations and dynamic choreographies. Gorgeous rhythms from live percussionists accompany a troupe of enchanting and playful dancers in colourful and intricate costuming. Both the dances and costumes are inspired by late 19th century Ghawazee dancers of Egypt – renowned for their swinging hips, powerful shimmies and delicate arms. Banat Amar are folkloric family-friendly fun - Bring along your clapping hands and cheering voices!

Black Joak Morris Sun 11:45am Brolga

Black Joak Morris performs the traditional folk dancing of the bucolic English Cotswolds. Morris dancing is fresh and varied, friendly and skilled, danced to live music provided by our talented and knowledgeable musicians. The dancing ranges from single-person jigs to nine-person spectaculars. It is an ancient tradition associated with fertility rites and celebration of the seasons. It is also a living tradition, and we perform many dances written recently and by Australian sides, including us! The Joakers are a large, energetic side who couple athletic display with bright costumes and loud bells to delight and mystify audiences of all ages.

Canberra Contra Club Fri 9:45pm School of Arts Hall; Sat 10:30am Brolga Canberra Contra Club recreates the exhilarating and inspiring Contra dance scene from Northern America. With diverse music from the Appalachians through to Quebec, a social dance style that everyone loves, and all dances taught, Canberra Contra Club will be a highlight to your Festival.

Jim & Ingrid Rehle-Williams Sun 1:00pm Brolga Jim and Ingrid have been sharing their knowledge of Bavarian couples dances for over 20 years. Ingrid was born and bred in Bavaria and has been dancing since she was a child. Jim lived in Bavaria for 10 years and learned the traditional dances that are regularly danced in and around Munich. The main point is to have fun!

Mica Lynnah Sat 3:30pm Brolga; Sun 2:15pm Brolga Mica is a locally based dance teacher, artist and performer. She has trained in many styles of dance and movement within Australia and abroad, and her work is informed and influenced by various forms of contemporary and world dance. Mica has been teaching for over 10 years and continues to enjoy collaborating on various dance and theatre projects in the ACT and NSW. She is well known on the South Coast for her roving performance troupe The Haniyami and her Kate Bush tribute group Great Bush.

Paverty Bush Band Sat 1:00pm Brolga See Bio on page 36.

Rachel Murphy Sat 4:45pm Brolga; Sat 9:15am Brolga Set In Their Ways Sat 2:15pm Brolga A fun loving group of Irish Set dancers from Canberra. We are determined to ensure you have a good a time learning some of our favourite sets at our combined display and workshop.

Stringfiddle Fri 8:00pm School of Arts Hall

Stringfiddle are Bob McInnes and Jane Ellis - see Bio page 31.

Fran Robertson Sat 11:45am Brolga

Years of formal training have not narrowed Fran’s scope of dance styles or dampened her passion for getting in the groove.

Sunburnt Ceili Band Fri 9:45pm School of Arts Hall

Join us at the Saturday night Ceili, dancing to the wonderful music of the Sunburnt Ceili Band. Your feet will unable to be still once you hear the totally infectious rhythms featuring Irish reels, jigs, slides, polkas and hornpipes.

Don’t forget to visit our Festival Shop Souvenir Program books ($2) T-shirts, drink bottles, reusable coffee cups, stickers, programs Festival Raffle Tickets sold here Message Board Mobile phone recharging station located next door

Support our performers and buy a CD!

ARTIST BIOS Cobargo Sessions a Huge Hit Baz Cooper Fri 7:00pm Sat 10:00am Sat 6:15pm

Most small and medium sized folk festivals like ours struggle to pay performers as much as they are worth, when you take into account travel and other costs that most acts have to meet out of their own pockets. Many performers also can’t afford the huge costs of producing a high quality video of their work for use in applications and as show reels. Last year, with a grant from Destination New South Wales, the Yuin Folk Club allocated $10,000 for the production of a series of video recordings from the 2018 Cobargo Folk Festival. The primary aims were to: create an online video channel with strong content that would appeal to performers and supporters of Cobargo Folk Festival audience and be shared among friends; build an archive of quality content featuring performers at the Cobargo Folk Festival, to attract people to learn about the event, the diversity and quality of the acts at the event, and promote Cobargo; and, allow the Yuin Folk Club to demonstrate its active and practical support of the music community that provides the creative talent for the Festival. It was decided to name the video series “The Cobargo Sessions”, to identify them as originating from Cobargo. Two video production companies assisted the development and implementation of the project proposal: PegLeg Productions, Cudgewa, Vic and Crewcible, from Canberra. Both companies provided their services at a generous discount from normal commercial fees. Filming During the Festival, the team filmed around ten bands and performers and shot a Festival highlights reel. The bands/ performers were chosen by the Executive Director in consultation with the producers and others in the Festival organisation. They included local, national and international performers, were gender representative and ethnically diverse. You can find links to the videos and our YouTube channel via our Facebook page and website: www.cobargofolkfestival.com We hope to continue this project for many years to come so that the folk community can have a showcase that demonstrates the depth and quality of the music available at our Festival and beyond.

The Yarnin’ Yuin (Workshop) The Yarnin’ (CD Launch)

Baz has a long history of playing music of many genres in many parts of the world, from successful rock bands, to folk, blues and world music and has become something of a musical chameleon. All these influences come out in original songs and tunes and the music in Baz’s solo shows. Everything from piano boogie, to sparkling accordion features, to soulful ballads and songs that reveal his sense of humour - you never know what’s coming next! Don’t miss his CD launch - Mad Woman’s Breakfast.

Belun Malu Choir Sat Sun

6:15pm 3:45pm

Brolga Brolga

The simple act of singing can evoke joy and connection. It bridges the differences between people and creates a sense of unity. This is the core idea behind the Timor Leste Belun Malu Choirs Project, a musical cultural exchange program between the Bega Valley and the Natarbora region of Timor Leste where, in Tetun, Belun Malu means “friendship”. This Belun Malu Choir is from all over South East NSW from Kiah to Bermagui. Conducted by David Francis, it has been purposely formed to travel to, and perform in, Timor Leste in July 2019.

Bill Jackson and Ruth Hazleton

Fri Sat

9:15pm 4:15pm

Magpie Magpie

Highly regarded in the Australian acoustic music scene for their vocal abilities, songwriting and musicianship, partners Ruth Hazleton (vocals/banjo/guitar) and Bill Jackson (vocals/guitar/harmonica) first joined forces in 2007. Individually and as a duo they have toured the UK, Ireland and the US and have recorded and released more than a dozen albums to wide critical acclaim internationally - Ruth as part of seminal Australian folk duo, Kate Burke & Ruth Hazleton and Bill as a solo performer. The duo presents a combination of original songs and traditional songs from the Americana and folk music traditions.

ARTIST BIOS

Black Mountain String Band Fri 11:15pm Magpie Sat 11:30am Narira (Workshop) Sat 8:30pm Magpie Sun 12 noon Gulaga (Jacqui Bradley-Fiddle Concert)

Making a return visit to Cobargo, The Black Mountain String Band is a celebration of string band music in all its forms. They combine fiddles and banjos along with guitar and double bass to draw from the well of tradition, while adding timeless sounding originals. Donal Baylor, Jacqueline Bradley, Matt Nightingale and Pablo Shopen - who’s father pioneered old time picking in Canberra with his band of the same name in the 1980s – cleverly arrange this wide range of material in a seamless presentation and will delight aficionados and new audiences alike.

Bob McInnes & Jane Ellis Sat 2:00pm Narira (Workshop) Sat 4:30pm The Yarnin’ Sun 10:30am The Yarnin’ Sun 12 noon Gulaga (Bob McInnes-Fiddle Concert)

Charlie & Jensen

Sat 11:00am Sat 4:30pm Sun 1:00pm

Charlie & Jensen is a musical conversation between acoustic artists Hunter Beasley and Luke Wright. They journey through genres, shifting from vocally charged original songs, to virtuosic instrumental tunes. They take a stripped-back, raw approach to music and performance mixing bluegrass, gypsy jazz, country and spontaneity. Their musical chemistry is evident in their debut album Whiskey Before Breakfast, a collection of single take recordings, unedited and undeniable.

Corey Legge

Sat 3:00pm

Well-known as Stringfiddle in Heritage and Scottish dance circles, Bob and Jane enjoy extending their repertoire into other aspects of traditional music, from reflective beauty to wild excitement, bringing empathy and rapport to the interplay of fiddle and piano. And it wouldn’t be a Cobargo Folk Festival without Bob leading the sessions in the bar.

Chaika Sat 2:00pm Bunyip Sat 5:45pm Gulaga Sun 11:00am Mumbulla (Laura Bishop with Shortis & Simpson) Sun 1:30pm Gulaga Sun 3:00pm Yuin (Workshop)

“Spine-tingling” (Rhythms) and “extraordinary” (Fine Music FM), Chaika employ ethereal harmonies and myriad instruments to create textures inspired by Balkan vibrancy, Turkish markets, Celtic stories, and Eastern Europe’s stunning landscapes. Now releasing their third LP, Chaika’s members individually have written for and performed with truly diverse rosters on stages all over the world, including Monsieur Camembert, Riley Lee, and The London Bulgarian Choir. “Enchanting” (The Australian) audiences from folk festivals to the world-class Sydney City Recital Hall, Chaika surprise and move listeners, journeying an unidentifiable era and landscape with music that sits firmly “outside the norm” (Timber & Steel).

Mumbulla Yuin (Workshop) Magpie

Mumbulla (CD launch)

Corey Legge will be launching his brand new 9-track album Driving Out of Eden with a special one-off solo acoustic performance. The album was recorded in New Zealand with world-renowned producer/engineer Ben Edwards, who recently worked with Julia Jacklin and Marlon Williams. Corey recently received funding from the Yuin Folk Club and was a recipient of the CreateNSW ‘Young Regional Artist Scholarship’, which helped bring this project to life. It is fitting that the first show of the album launch tour is in the Bega Valley where Corey grew up. Don’t miss out on being the first to see the new show and buy the album!

ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL

ARTIST BIOS

Daniel Champagne Fri Sat Sun

7:00pm Mumbulla 10:30pm Gulaga 11:00am Mumbulla (with Shortis & Simpson) Sun 12:30pm Mumbulla (Guitar Concert)

Here are some things the critics say about a man who first unveiled his talent at the Cobargo Folk Festival: “Daniel Champagne is a crossroads. Fusing the strong traditions of Blues, Folk and other roots art with pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation. The word Prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills, he coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” The Calgary Herald, Canada”. “Today I saw the future of Folk – Festival goers flocking in their thousands towards the main stage to witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.” The Firefly Column, USA. Make sure you see him and make up your own mind.

Glover & Sorrensen Fri 8:00pm Sat 11:30am Sat 3:30pm

Gulaga Gulaga Yuin (Workshop)

Oh no! They’re back! Again! With their new show Real Men Cry, Glover & Sorrensen are two blokes just having a chat with the audience about the realities of life. Sounds safe enough, eh? But with these two comedians on stage at the same time, bouncing off each other (verbally mostly, physically sometimes) it’s twice the laughs, twice the unexpected – and twice the trouble. It’s spontaneous fun (with some insightful bits). Each performance is different. Bring a helmet (and a tissue).

Gone Molly

Sat Sun

3:15pm 11:00am

Magpie Magpie

With their debut album taking out three titles in the 2018 Australian Celtic Music Awards, Gone Molly are unique folk storytellers. Ghosting across ancient battlefields, through grimy London alleyways and down into the faerie dells, their rich lyrics and catchy choruses make for a compelling live show where audience participation is a must! Recently joined by talented multi-instrumentalist Lachlan Baldwin, this is an act you don’t want to miss.

Jodi Martin

Fri Fri Sat

6:00pm 7:00pm 1:30pm

Magpie Magpie Gulaga

Jodi Martin returns to Cobargo with a stunning new single, Love is Your Legacy (and of course, a full show). Following the momentum of her cheeky eco-single (Did Mother Nature Become a Criminal, co-written with Arlo Guthrie), the new single is an intimate journey through love and loss, steeped in the stillness and sparseness of the desert. Jodi is joined at Cobargo by her Candelo-based sister, Robyn Martin, to weave harmonies around songs that will leave a smile on your face and goose bumps on your skin.

ARTIST BIOS Jordie Lane Sat Sun

8:00pm 3:15pm

Malumba Fri Sat

Gulaga Mumbulla

With eight albums under his belt, Jordie Lane is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest singer-songwriters. His acclaimed album Glassellland made its debut into the top 100 US Americana chart, and won a slew of praise and awards, including Double J ‘Album Of The Week’, nominated for The Age Music Victoria Awards, and winning ‘Tower Of Song Of The Year’. His musical style is driven always by what the song demands of him. From fingerpicking folk to rock’n’roll roots to storyteller ballads, it is a voice that has taken him around the world, performing at major festivals in the US, Canada, UK and Australia, and touring with international legends, Billy Bragg, Old Crow Medicine Show, Neko Case, Cat Power, The Weakerthans, Ruthie Foster, Mary Chapin Carpenter and The Moody Blues.

6:00pm 6:15pm

Mumbulla Magpie

Virtuosic, original and exciting, Malumba’s genre-defying music will take you on a sonic journey while making your toes tap and your heart soar. With hints of Klezmer melodies, gypsy jazz harmonies, Celtic instruments and African rhythms, Malumba’s sound are unique and hugely versatile. Blending together the sounds of Australia’s top folk and jazz musicians ensures performances are exciting and full of improvisation. Another locally based festival favourite.

Margaret and Bob Fagan Fri 4:00pm Mumbulla Sat 5:00pm The Yarnin’ (CD launch) Sun 4:30pm Gulaga (Protest Songs)

Luke O’Shea

Fri Fri Sat

4:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm

Mumbulla Magpie Mumbulla

Known for his storytelling and powerful live shows, Luke O’Shea has a unique, yet classic Australian sound. A recipient of nine Golden Guitars and twice named the Australian Independent Artist of the Year - Luke carries on the ancient tradition of singing up the country in a very distinct and contemporary way and is a fitting heir to the bush troubadours of past. Drawing inspiration from the humorous and the heartbreaking, Luke O’Shea crafts and delivers his songs to connect with audiences on an unexpected deeper level.

Margaret and Bob Fagan hail from the Blue Mountains and began their musical journey together in Canberra in the late 1960s. They are firm favourites at major festivals around Australia, both as a duo and as members of ‘The Fagans’. Their strong blend of politically-edged traditional and contemporary songs combined with lyrical ballads and great choruses is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Through a repertoire rooted firmly in the folk tradition, Margaret’s pure voice and Bob’s superb guitar playing ensure their popularity here and overseas. This year they will be launching their new duo CD, Landmarks on the Journey.

ARTIST BIOS

Melanie Horsnell Fri Fri

5:00pm Magpie 7:00pm Magpie (Jim Lay Memorial Concert) Sat 10:45am Gulaga

Melanie has been described by the Sydney Morning Herald as having a voice of ‘the utmost delicateness’, as a ‘songwriting gem’ by The Australian. Based in Candelo in southern NSW, Melanie has recorded eleven albums and EPs including her latest solo album, Song to Sing on a Saturday Night and this August’s release duo album The World Has A Gentle Soul with Steve Appel. Melanie’s critically acclaimed album The Cloud Appreciation Society was long-listed for the 2013 Australian Music Prize, Quatre Chemins for the 2015 Australian Music Prize, and she was nominated for an APRA award in 2011.

Melissa Crabtree and Dayan Kai (USA) Fri 8:00pm Magpie Sat 2:30pm Gulaga Sun 10:30am Narira (Dayan Kai Workshop) Sun 4:30pm Gulaga (Protest Songs)

Melissa Crabtree is a world travelling, river running, award winning singer-songwriter/guitarist who crafts original music rooted in her love for the wild, majestic lands of the American West. She has toured extensively throughout North America and has performed in a wide variety of locations, both familiar and unusual, as a result of her parallel life as a river, ocean and back country guide. Melissa has released five CDs and EPs since 2002. She toured the USA in a van powered by vegetable oil; she has performed at numerous top-drawer music festivals and has shared stages with the likes of Eliza Gilkyson, Joan Osborne, Greg Brown and Ani Difranco. Dayan Kai is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, vocalist, and producer with a lifelong dedication to music. Equally versed in jazz, blues, world, Americana, bluegrass, folk and rock, Dayan demonstrates a depth of musicality that bridges cultural and musical worlds.

Mensch Monique! (Germany)

Montgomery Church Fri 5:00pm Sat 7:15pm Sun 11:00am

Gulaga The Yarnin’ Yuin (Workshop)

Cielle Montgomery and James Church are ‘Montgomery Church’ - a blend of acoustic folk, Americana and bluegrass influences, grown and distilled in the Snowy Mountain ranges of country New South Wales. With their organic union of dobro, guitar, harmony vocals, and elegant songwriting, this captivating duo are enthralling in their dynamic intimacy and embrace all that is subtle, spacious, and sensitive.

Nick Charles Sat 5:15pm Magpie Sun 11:00am Gulaga Sun 12:30pm Mumbulla (Guitar Concert)

Performing 150 shows a year worldwide, Nick is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. His 35-year career has seen him accumulate every conceivable accolade including Port Fairy Artist of the Year 2014, every blues award in Australia multiple times and twice winner of the Australian Song Contest. The River Flows was The Age Blues Album of the Year. He’s toured with John Hammond, Guy Clarke and Ralph McTell and performed more than 300 shows across North America. This is dazzling fingerpicking roots magic and a lifetime’s stories and songs from the world’s musical highways.

Numbugga Dumb Bugger

Sat Sun

3:30pm 12 noon

Gulaga Magpie

Cruise with compass in search of waves. Love a slow waltz down the boulevard. Get drunk on the storm and the calm before it. Peer down at the clouds from above and chew gum under water. Mensch Monique! are the joie de vivre of Berlin/ Kreuzberg Bohemia life on the land by the lake and the deep blue sea. Mensch Monique! are two voices, a guitar, and an acoustic bass. Mensch Monique! are Jule Schroeder (ex The Beez) and Georg Sasspowski (Extreme Little Sleep).

Fri

5:45pm

The Yarnin’ (Poets’ Supper)

Peter Otton is a multi-award winning local artist whose work is represented at NSW Government House. Tim Metcalf is a multi-award winning poet. Both men are long-term residents of the Bega Valley Shire. Tim Metcalf is also launching his new book Numbugga Dumb Bugger featuring poems celebrating the characters and quirks of the Bega Shire.

ARTIST BIOS On the Stoop

Sat Sun

12 noon 3:00pm

Quaama Singers Sun

Mumbulla Magpie

“This could be eight different bands from eight different corners of the world except it’s more like one fevered collective musical brain firing off ideas like skyrockets. Look, there’s one exploding above you right now,” wrote Bernard Zuel, in the Sydney Morning Herald. Mariachi, Balkan, New Orleans swing, SpaghettiWestern, Cabaret, Film Score, Cumbia, Punk-Rock are all represented in this magnificent ensemble. Their recent LP, Home, received extensive radio support in Sydney including album of the week on Eastside Radio and airplay on community radio stations 2SER, FBi, ABC Radio National and RRR in Melbourne. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted.

Passionate Fools Sat 2:00pm Spooners (Old Time Session) Sat 8:15pm The Yarnin’ Sun 11:30am The Yarnin’

Some could say it is foolish to think playing music is the most important goal in life - but this is the passion that drives Peter Hisco and Wendy Jackson, recent and welcome additions to the Cobargo music scene. Sometimes it seems foolish to try and play too many instruments at one gig - but being sensible can be boring. With sublime vocals that blend seamlessly and extensive instrumental skills on an array of stringed instruments – guitar, double bass, fiddle, mandolin, banjo and ukulele – the Passionate Fools will lift you up and warm your soul with music inspired by a broad range of styles from swing to blues to bluegrass.

Paverty Bush Band Sat 1:00pm Brolga (Dance Workshop) Sat 4:00pm Bunyip Sat 8:00pm School of Arts Hall Sun 10:00am Mumbulla

Paverty Bush Band is Canberra’s premier bush band. Paverty started in 1970 as Franklyn B Paverty and the Platt Valley Crooners. With a strong instrumental line up including fiddle, banjo, flute, lagerphone and feet tambourines they get toes tapping and folk up and dancing. Paverty plays Australian folk music - an eclectic mix of traditional and original songs, ballads and tunes with country, blues, rock, bluegrass, skiffle and jug band influences.

3:45pm

Brolga

The Quaama Singers will “pop up” at various times and places around the Festival grounds on Saturday between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. There’s also a stage performance on Sunday. Come and sing along to crowd favourites, beautiful chants and fabulous circle songs. No festival is complete without a rousing go at The Lion Sleeps Tonight and this is where you’ll find it!

Richard Gilewitz (USA) Fri 7:00pm Gulaga Sat 6:15pm Mumbulla Sun 11:00pm Narira (Workshop) Sun 12:30pm Mumbulla (Guitar Concert) Sun 3:30pm Gulaga

For nearly four decades, American fingerstyle guitar wizard Richard Gilewitz has fascinated listeners with 6 and 12-string finger gymnastics while spinning enchanting yarns of a seasoned raconteur. His concert performances around the world spill over with unexpected turns of the funnies, thoughtprovoking takes on life on the road, and tunes that propel the audience on a magical journey of sight and sound. His signature playing style delivers a technical diversity of banjo style patterns and classical arpeggios with a rhythmic percussive approach, exploring the history of guitar with sounds of folk to Americana, the blues to the classical, ragtime to pop, and somewhere in between.

Robbie Bundle and the Road Worn Healers

Sat 12:45 Magpie (Aunty Eileen Memorial Concert) Sun 10:00am Magpie

A diverse band of musicians, formed just before Christmas, from many different bands and who have played with many outfits along the way. They play a style that is eclectic in taste and the songs are all originals with a flair for the down trodden bluesman which in the archetypal third sense relates to most musicians who travel that well worn road. They are neither seen a lot nor heard a lot but remain true to what the genre and the constant love of music is all about. There is a new album of songs coming out in the middle of the year and the band will hit the festival circuit to promote the new songs, so please enjoy our music and let it take you to some place that is tranquil and yet challenging.

ARTIST BIOS

Robyn Sykes

Sun

8:00am The Yarnin’ (Poets’ Breakfast)

Robyn Sykes is not your average rhyming poet. A flick of her pen makes words twist, tuck and double-somersault with pike. Poems prance. Ditties dance. “I love to entertain”, the multi-award winning poet says. “And I love telling stories. I’m delighted to be part of the Cobargo Folk Festival”. The Australian Champion bush poet learnt to say ‘Banjo Paterson’ before she said ‘Mum’ or ‘Dad’ … well not quite, but you get the idea. Buckle up for the ride as Robyn takes her audiences on a high-impact tour through life in modern Australia.

Sacred Cow Sat 1:00pm Sat 4:30pm Sun 5:00pm

Mumbulla Narira (Workshop) Magpie

Sacred Cow’s repertoire is a genre-jumping, up-beat collection of songs from the ‘colourful’ life of songwriter, Sarah Cowan. Embracing social commentary and political activism, Sarah’s weapon of choice is an open-tuned, percussive guitar utilised to shoot down ignorance, challenge taboos and inspire empathy. Joined by Jeremy Kemp on funky bass and viola Brasilliera, and Jo Baxter shaking it up with percussion and stunning harmonies, Sacred Cow acoustics are set to reinspire audiences and fellow musicians alike.

Shane Howard Trio Sat 9:00pm Mumbulla Sun 11:00am Mumbulla (With Shortis & Simpson) Sun 12 noon Gulaga (Ewen Baker Fiddle Concert) Sun 12:30pm Mumbulla (John Hudson Guitar Concert) Sun 2:00pm Mumbulla

Shane Howard is a prolific Australian songwriter, admired and respected for his integrity and commitment to music. His songs champion the cause of the common man, the environment and the injustices endured by Australia’s Aboriginal people. After 30 years of singing, writing and journeying the globe, from campfires to concert halls, he has consolidated his voice to become an important addition to the evolving folklore of modern song. Howard’s 13th solo album Deeper South redefines the boundaries of Australian folk music and reinvigorates it with poetic and musical mastery. The Shane Howard Trio features the mastery of Howard’s musical companions Ewen Baker (fiddle, mandolin) and John Hudson (guitar, dobro). The Deeper South show features songs full of music and poetry that are deep and dark, yet illuminated by great shafts of light. This is folk music, but not as we know it.

Sharon Shannon Band (Ireland)

Sat

7:30pm

Mumbulla

Scott Cook and the She’ll Be Rights (Canada)

Fri 7:00pm Magpie (Scott Cook - Jim Lay Memorial Concert) Fri 10:15pm Magpie Sat 5:15pm Mumbulla Sun 2:00pm Yuin (Workshop - Scott Cook)

Prairie balladeer and veteran road warrior Scott Cook returns with a new intercontinental string band, consisting of fellow Canadian Bramwell Park on banjo, and Aussie comrades Esther Henderson on fiddle and Liz Frencham on upright bass. These are sturdy, straight-talking songs, equal parts introspection and insurrection. “He sings his heart and soul, and in doing so lets light flood into your own... Truly one of Woody Guthrie’s children.” - RnR Magazine.

We don’t have enough space to list the achievements of Sharon Shannon, the button accordion player from Co Clare, Ireland. She has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and global music industry, including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Steve Earle, The RTE Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Alison Krauss and Shane McGowan. Her 12 studio recorded albums to date have all been very different and ground breaking, mixing traditional Irish with reggae, country, First Nation American, bluegrass, rap, dance, African, French Canadian. The genre-defying star has had multi-platinum album sales and has had several Number One albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Sharon grew up in a rural community and is part of a family that all play musical instruments and traditional Irish music. However, her career took a massive upward trajectory when in the late 80s she was asked to join the seminal rock band The Waterboys. Her first show with that band, to an audience of 50,000, was the on main stage at perhaps the most well-known music festival on earth - Glastonbury. Don’t miss her ONLY concert at Cobargo.

ARTIST BIOS

Fri 10:00pm Gulaga Sat 1:20pm Magpie (Aunty Eileen Memorail Concert) Sat 6:45pm Gulaga

Shelby Grace

Fri Sat Sat

4:00pm Magpie 10:00am Gulaga 6:00pm The Crossing

Inspired by her American roots, Shelby Grace is fast becoming a versatile and accomplished singer and guitarist. Hailing from the NSW Snowy Mountains, Shelby recently graduated from the CMAA Academy of Country Music. She was awarded Peoples’ Choice runner up in the 2017 Australian National Busking Championships and overall runner up at the 2016 Australian National Busking Championships. Shelby’s recent performances include Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Peak Festival, Cobargo Folk Festival and Floriade.

Shortis and Simpson Fri Sat Sat Sun Sun Sun

9:00pm Gulaga 1:30pm Yuin (Choir Rehearsal) 9:15pm Gulaga 11:00am Mumbulla 1:00pm Yuin (Choir Rehearsal) 3:45pm Brolga (Choir)

Who could forget their Eurovision and Sgt. Pepper shows at previous Cobargo Festivals? Shortis and Simpson are a cabaret duo who spend their time satirising politicians and bringing Australian history to life in shows that are humorous, poignant, informative and entertaining. And they’ve been doing it for a long time, clocking up nearly 100 years of experience between them. You can catch them at the Festival in a few guises - doing satire, and taking a funny and moving look at the musical influences upon them and others.

Skerryvore (Scotland) Fri Sat Sun

8:15pm 10:30pm 4:30pm

Stiff Gins

Mumbulla Mumbulla Mumbulla

Twice winners of Scotland’s Traditional Music ‘Live Act of the Year’ Award (2016 and 2011), Skerryvore tour their unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana worldwide. This appearance at Cobargo is their first ever performance in Australia. Their typically high energy set will be a mix of tunes and songs, a party waiting to happen. “Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion, which takes pride in their Scottish heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to”. FOLK RADIO UK .

Stiff Gins combine stunning harmonies and wicked senses of humour to transport listeners to a world of joy, spirit and song. Their moniker is a reclamation of an offensive reference to Aboriginal women, a banner to guide their music in the direction of strength and pride. Three albums and countless breathtaking shows later, the name has become synonymous with musical excellence. Fresh off the stage from their epic visual theatre project Spirit of Things: Sound of Objects they are forging forward with their most intriguing music making yet with a new recording and sound design project in the works.

OUR LIQUOR LICENCE The Cobargo Folk Festival operates a Licensed bar - Spooners. It is a requirement of our Liquor Licence that: * We minimise harm associated with misuse and abuse of alcohol (including harm arising from violence and other anti- social behaviour); * We encourage responsible attitudes and practices towards the promotion, sale, supply, service and consumption of alcohol; and * We ensure that the sale, supply and consumption of alcohol contributes to, and does not detract from, the amenity of community life. Please be aware that: * Fines apply if we sell, supply or allow alcohol to be consumed by a person under 18 years of age or consumed by an unduly intoxicated person in our Licensed venue. We can’t afford that - can you? Please don’t be offended if we refuse to serve you. * An acceptable form of ID must be produced if you are asked for it. * No BYO alcohol is allowed in Spooners Bar. * Under 18 and trying to buy alcohol? - Don’t risk it. – On the spot fine if you enter a venue illegally or obtain or consume alcohol – Court appearance – Extra 6 months on your P-Plate * If you have been asked to leave, or refused entry, you must stay at least 50 metres from the venue and not try to re-enter the venue - if you do not comply, you may be committing a crime and on the spot fines may apply.

ARTIST BIOS

Stonybroke

Sat 8:00am The Yarnin’ (Poets’ Breakfast)

Now Allan Stone is a poetry bloke, otherwise known as Stonybroke. He’ll make you laugh and make you cry, or spin you yarns about pie in the sky. Raising awareness about global pollution and how we all must be part of the solution and three young lads, fresh out of luck, towed through the bush by a big Mack truck. A driver chap who gets into fights, First Nation people with sacred sites, there’s even a bloke who had a lamb, and Mulligan who blew out the lamp. So come along, get on yer bike when Stonybroke is on the mike.

Susan O’Neill (Ireland)

The Good Girl Song Project Fri Sat Sat

6:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm

Gulaga Narira Magpie

In this theatrical song cycle, “Voyage”, four of Australia’s leading folk musicians recount the stories of the young women immigrants who voyaged from Gravesend to Sydney heading to a new life in Australia in the 1830s. The original songs are based on the research of Liz Rushen, drawn from eyewitness accounts and source material of the time, and bring a fresh female perspective to the experiences of these young women. This is a compelling revisiting of a little-known aspect of recent Australian history. Performed by Penny Larkins (vocals), Penelope Swales (whistles and vocals), Jamie Molloy (concertina and vocals) and Helen Begley (guitars and vocals) it is history at its most poignant and it’s never sounded so good!

The Michael Menager Trio Sat

4:30pm

Gulaga

All the way from Co. Clare, Ireland, the prodigiously gifted Susan O’Neill’s soulful and husky-voiced performances are truly something to behold. Using guitar, harmonica, trumpet and a loop pedal, Susan delivers a timeless and powerful blend of the old and new. Her inspirational fusion of soulful folk and her own acclaimed original material makes for an entertaining and enchanting musical experience. Her performances at last year’s National Folk Festival are still being talked about.

The Figmentz Fri Sat

9:45pm 11:00pm

Mumbulla Magpie

Fri Sat

8:00pm 10:00am

The Yarnin’ Mumbulla

The Michael Menager Trio was born at Cobargo Folk Festival in 2017. Sam Martin (guitar) and Michael Menager (vocals, guitar) signed up for the Festival as a duo. But at Sam’s last minute invitation, Dan Efraemson (violin) - from Malumba, a World Music band that Sam also plays in – jumped up on stage. And so it began. Michael’s lyrics cut along a philosophical edge, his rhythms and melodies cut across the spectrum of bluegrass, folk and blues, and his stories cut across the inner landscape of a poet and traveller. And Martin and Efraemson’s improvisations weave a framework for it all.

The Novellas In 2015 The Figmentz performed their Ska/Funk show at Cobargo and in 2017 they brought their Soul Show to the Festival. This year will be the best of both with the original lineup of Andy O’Donnell (guitar, vocals), John Drews (Hammond, keys), Ken Vatcher (drums, vocals) and Dave Crowden (bass, vocals), along with the stunning vocals of Stacey and Phoebe Mills, and the fabulous Sapphire Horns - Georgi Hargraves (tenor), Helen Gill (trumpet) and Oscar Gill (baritone). Songs by Jimmy Cliff, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding as well as original Figmentz. A mobile phone recharge station is located next to the Festival Shop However, security of the phone is the owners responsibility.

Sat Sun

10:00am 4:00pm

Magpie Magpie

The Novellas are a six-piece band from the Bega Valley with songs inspired by contemporary fiction from Australia and beyond. Sparse and atmospheric, The Novella’s paint in song the evocations of the printed word and celebrate the emotional power of storytelling. Noted Australian actors Patrick Dickson and Tracy Mann have joined The Novellas on stage reading excerpts from the books that have inspired the songs. The Novella’s are Myoung Jae Yi on guitar and vocals, Cellestine Janiola on vocals, Andrew Gray on piano, Anna Martin on drums, Josh Becker on bass, and Georgina Hargraves on oboe and sax.

ARTIST BIOS

Fri 11:00pm Gulaga Sat 7:15pm Magpie Sun 12 noon Gulaga (Katie Glassman - Fiddle Concert) Sun 2:30pm Gulaga

The Rayos (USA) Fri Sat Sun

5:00pm 4:15pm 2:00pm

The Western Flyers (USA)

Mumbulla Mumbulla Magpie

Hailing from the Sierra foothills of Northern California are husband and wife songwriting duo The Rayos. Elena, violinist from age 5, has enough on her plate, keeping Saul, country blues guitarist-singer, in line while they dine, make love, play music, garden on their small apple farm, and run their analog recording studio Ancient Wave Studios. Let them sing you one of their original songs of love and politics - back porch blues meets world beat.

The Western Flyers are one of the most exciting bands to glide on to the music scene in years! Their unique sound is a cross section of the Great American Songbook - classic western swing, hot jazz and swing standards, vintage country and cowboy songs, and electrifying old-time fiddle tunes. Dubbed “The Biggest Little Band in the Land”, the trio features archtop guitarslinger Joey McKenzie, who brings his dynamic rhythm guitar style and smooth vocals to the band, along with Katie Glassman, 3-time National Swing Fiddle Champion and vintage-style singer extraordinaire, plus legendary double bass player, Cary Black.

Zambezi Sounds

Vendulka Fri Sat Sat Sun

12:30pm 10:00am

10:45pm 10:00pm

Mumbulla Magpie

Gulaga Gulaga

With a history of one EP and a debut album released by the time she was 19, Vendulka is an artist you may want to keep on your radar. Travelling the world with nothing but her guitar and an open heart, she shares her experiences through haunting melodies and soulful lyrics. Don’t miss your chance to see her before she sets off on her next adventure!

Headed by Zimbabwean musicians Felix Machiridza and Ben Mutondazi, Zambezi Sounds bring their sweet and spiritual Nyami Mbira and talking bass of the Zambezi River to Cobargo. They are backed by Chilean percussionist Sinuhe Pachecco, Tom Sherringham on melodic guitar and Andrew Howard on drum kit. Their repertoire includes a hypnotic and highly danceable mixture of contemporary and traditional African rhythms, classic reggae, stories and songs.

Wandella Wet Hopped Pale Ale

Wandella Wet Hopped Pale Ale is a special collaborative brew created for the Cobargo Folk Festival. Fresh Chinook and Cascade hops were hand-picked by the Cobargo Folk Festival and Capital Brewing Company teams in mid-February at the recently established Ryefield Hops farm in nearby Bemboka. Hops were transported to Capital’s Canberra brewhouse and added to the brew on the day of picking. Kegged only days before the Festival, this beer is as fresh as it gets! Much-lauded wet hopped beers can only be created at one time of year when the cones of the hop plant ripen. The timing of the Festival presented an amazing opportunity to work with a local hop grower to bring such a brew to fruition. The team at Capital are thrilled to debut this special beer at the Festival. The smooth, easy-drinking Pale Ale has a biscuity malt backbone with hints of caramel that give way to resinous aromas of grapefruit, pine and a hint of freshly cut grass - a highly desirable trademark of wet-hoped beers.

HELP GUIDE 2019

We would like everyone to enjoy their experience at the Cobargo Folk Festival. Our website has more detailed information but here are a few things that we think you should know.

Festival Entry

General access will open at 8:30am on Thursday 28 February for performers, ticket buyers and campers. Only authorised personnel will be allowed access before then. Please don’t arrive early – we don’t want to have to turn you away! Hours of Operation Thursday 28 Feb

Friday 1 Mar

Saturday 2 Mar

Ticket Office (General Entry)

8:30am-6:00pm

8:30am-10:00pm

7:45am-10:00pm

Volunteer Registration (Volunteers, Contractors, Stallholders)

8:30am-6:00pm

8:30am–10:00pm

7:45am-10:00pm

7:45am-1:00pm

Festival Reception Performers, VIPs, The Crossing, Complimentary Tickets

8:30am-6:00pm

8:30am–10:00pm

8:30am-12:30pm

See Ticket Office

Festival Site Office - adjacent to Gulaga Note – will be open 8am-4pm pre-Festival)

8:00am-4:00pm

7:00am-11:00pm

Festival Bar (Spooners)

N/A

2:00pm - 11:45pm

10am - 11:45pm

10:00am – 9:00pm

Festival Shop

N/A

3:30pm – 8:30pm

9:30am–8:30pm

9:30am–4:30pm

AREA

Sunday 3 Mar 7:45am-1:00pm

Conditions of Entry

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By entering the Festival site, you agree to abide by the full Terms and Conditions which are set out on the Festival website: https://cobargofolkfestival.com/tickets/terms-and-conditions. Your ticket must be exchanged for a wristband before entering the Festival site and the wristband must be worn at all times. Children must also wear a wristband and be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times. People without a wristband will be escorted off site. Proof of age ID may be requested when collecting a youth wristband. Age must be under 18 on the last day of the Festival. A parent or a responsible adult must accompany youth ticket holders. As the responsible adult you agree to be responsible for their behaviour and safety and contactable at all times by mobile phone while at the Festival. A mobile phone number must be provided at the time of wristband collection so we are able to call parents/guardians if necessary. Liquor Licensing conditions apply to this Festival - see Licensed Bar p38 & p43. Footwear must be worn at all times whilst on the Festival site. We regret that we cannot accept responsibility or liability for theft, loss or injury on this site under any circumstance. Attendance at the Festival and camping/caravanning or parking is at your own risk. The Festival reserves the right to vary the advertised artists and/or program.

When Can I Access the Site? Pre-festival - Prior to 28 February – workers only For WHS and associated insurance reasons, no unauthorised persons will be permitted to enter the site before 8:30am Thursday 28 February. Only volunteers rostered to work during that time or approved contractors and stallholders will be permitted access unless approved by the Yuin Folk Club Committee. General Access General access will open at 8:30am on Thursday 28 February for performers, ticket buyers and campers etc. Vehicle Access Only authorised vehicles will be allowed access to the Festival site. These include construction workers and contractors, stallholders, performers, campers with a vehicle pass and disability parking. Disability Parking People with a government issued disability parking permit may access disability parking located within the site.

Please see staff in the Ticket Office if you require assistance. You may also ring the Festival Site Office beforehand so we can alert the gate people . (6493 6666). Day parking is not permitted within the Festival site. See the Festival map for approved parking areas – please park where directed.

Where Do I Get My Wristband? All persons entering the Festival site must wear a wristband (police, emergency services and other official personnel excepted). Pre-paid ticket vouchers will be exchanged for a wristband at the Ticket Office. Day or weekend tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office. Only weekend ticket holders can purchase camping (extra fee). Vehicle passes will be issued at the Ticket Office. Ticket Office and Volunteer Registration Volunteers, Contractors and Stallholders will be processed and wristbanded via Volunteer Registration located within the Ticket Office marquee.

Festival Reception Located next to the Ticket Office marquee. Performers, VIPs, The Crossing (youth performers) and Complimentary Ticket holders will be wristbanded and processed via Festival Reception.

Camping Campers will be provided with a handout guide at the gate with information and requirements for campers. Please ensure that you read this information carefully. If you didn’t receive one, please see our friendly staff at the Ticket Office or check our website. A Camping Vehicle Pass and wristband is required for vehicle entry to camping areas. A responsible camping adult must accompany campers under 18. Camper vans, caravans and motor homes are welcome and must be positioned in designated areas. No heavy vehicles are allowed on the Arena area this year. The organisers do not accept responsibility for the consequences of any power failures or disconnection. Continuing misuse of powered sites may lead to the complete closure of all powered sites for subsequent Festivals.

Please be courteous of other campers and keep noise levels down in camping areas. Lights out by 1am please! Campfires A TOTAL FIRE BAN APPLIES. No campfires - no exceptions! Open cooking fires are not permitted - this includes fire bins.

Animals on Site No PETS allowed - however, accredited assistance animals are permitted by law.

Safety and Security Festival Security There is a 24-hour security service – contact via the Festival Site Office (phone 6493 6666). For all life threatening emergencies please call 000 and assist the emergency response personnel by advising the Festival Site Office of the situation. Report any medical issues or other hazards to the Festival Site Office - please do not attempt to rectify problems yourself. Please ensure that you keep your valuables in a secure place. Emergency Contacts Festival Site Office: 6493 6666 Ambulance, Fire, Police: 000 Police: Cobargo: 6493 6444 Hospital: Bega: 6492 9111 NRMA: 13 11 11 Emergency Evacuation In the event of an emergency, please proceed to the Emergency Evacuation Assembly Area located on the Arena, below the Festival Bar. (See Map page 44). Festival personnel will provide information and assistance. First Aid Fully trained volunteers are available at any time during the Festival. (See map). If you need assistance and do not see someone on duty at the First Aid site please phone 000 if it is an emergency or 6493 6666 for other assistance. Sunscreen is available at the Festival Office and CRABS stall. Disability Assistance Anyone requiring disability assistance should contact the Festival Site Office during opening hours. Offensive and Illegal Behaviour The Festival reserves the right to refuse entry or evict a person, without prior warning, who behaves in a manner inappropriate, offensive, dangerous or illegal. Lost and Found Children: Lost and found children should be reported to the Festival Site Office next to the Gulaga. Phone 6493 6666. Personal Items: The Festival Site Office will look after lost property. Please report and claim items there. Unclaimed items will be held by the Yuin Folk Club for three months. Unclaimed items after that will be donated to the Cobargo Bowerbird Community Op Shop.

HELP GUIDE 2019

Glass Please! for safety reasons and to help us comply with our Liquor Licence responsibilities, no glass is to be brought into the Festival entertainment areas. Smoke Free Festival A reminder that this is a smoke free Festival and smoking is not permitted within the entertainment zone except in the designated smoking area. See the Festival Map for its location. Please be thoughtful of others.

Licensed Bar NO WRISTBAND - NO SERVICE The proceeds from the Festival bar (Spooners) helps with the financing of the Festival. See Bar opening times (p 42). The bar is run strictly according to licensing regulations, i.e. under-aged and intoxicated persons will not be served and no alcohol is to be taken out of the licensed area (see map). No alcohol is to be brought into the Festival bar - this is a Licensed Venue. Proof of age in licensed areas may be requested by staff. (See Festival map for alcohol free zones). See also information on page 30 re Our Liquor Licence.

Festival Site Office

Local service stations are not open 24-hours. Please ensure that you have adequate fuel for your return journey. The United service station in Cobargo will remain open until 8pm on Sunday evening.

Posters Please don’t put posters up on painted surfaces. It costs the Festival money to repair damage done. There is a Notice Board/Message Board at the Festival Site Office.

Showers and Toilets Please do all you can to conserve water. Extra (transportable) toilets are located between the Brolga and the Mumbulla. These facilities may not be suitable for people with a disability. Other facilities with suitable disability access are located between the Brolga and Mumbulla venues. There will also be additional porta-loos in the Boronia camping area.

Volunteers Our Festival is run by volunteers. Please be nice to them. Volunteer Centre - Vollywood

The Festival Site Office is located on the eastern side of the Gulaga venue. Phone 6493 6666. Message Board A Message Board is located outside the Festival Site Office (adjacent to the Gulaga venue).

Cash There will be an ATM located in the Bar for 2019. A fee applies to all transactions. Other ATMs are located at the Cobargo Hotel, Cobargo Post Office and the Horizon Bank in Bermagui.

Festival Shop Merchandising CDs, T-shirts, drink bottles, reusable coffee cups, stickers and programs may be purchased at the Festival Shop. Festival Raffle Tickets Available from the Festival Shop, the Bar and from roving ticket sellers. Drawn at 3:00pm Sunday at the Mumbulla venue. Great prizes! Mobile Phone Recharging A phone recharging station is located near the Festival Shop. Security of phones is the owners responsibility. The Festival takes no responsibility for phones left there unattended.

Food & Drinks

Various food and beverage stalls can be found around the site.

Fuel – Service Stations

A place for volunteers to get a bit of timeout, located inside between Instrument Lockup and Spooners Bar. Drop in and meet your fellow volunteers.

Waste Wise Event Please help reduce the impact of waste on our environment by sorting your waste before disposal. Campers, to make your job easier, we are providing three bags to help your sort your waste into Organics, General and Recyclable before binning. Please use these bags. See page 41 for further information.

SITE MAP 2019

Sapphire Mediated Resolutions Cobargoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local Legal Service

WE LOVE COBARGO FOLK FESTIVAL! Steve Ross Lawyer provides a full range of Legal Services as well as practical and Common sense ways to help sort out your legal issues. Suzy McKinnon PRACTICE MANAGER also provides Pro bono training and assistance for Local Community Groups on all aspects of Good Governance, Community Development and creating and Developing Community services. WE CAN ASSIST WITH ALL LEGAL ISSUES INCLUDING: CONVEYANCING WILLS and ESTATES DISABILITY AND AGED CARE ADVOCACY ADVICE FOR PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS BUSINESS SALES AND AGREEMENTS TRAFFIC MATTERS EMPLOYMENT LAW Office: 36 Princes Highway Cobargo Phone: 6493 6488 Email:admin@sapphiremediation.com.au Web:www.sapphiremediation.com.au THANKYOU TO ALL THE FOLK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS ESPECIALLY FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU GIVE TO YOUNG PERFORMERS.

Thank you for joining us at the 24th Cobargo Folk Festival. We look forward to seeing you again to celebrate our 25th Festival in 2019 - 28 February to 1 March