Next Concert 7.30pm 2 Oct - 5 PACK CONCERT
Bronnie Ware
Penny Larkins & Carl Panuzzo
Pete Bennett & Steve James
Rick Caballo
Rebecca Moore
Fri 2 October 7.30pm
Members $10, Non $15
City Diggers Wollongong
Five artists from places near and far will present their music and songs to the appreciative folk Audience.
From Victoria comes Castlemaine duo Carl Pannuzzo (Totally Gourdgeous) and Penny Larkins (Salvation Jane/Communal Bathing) who combine original and obscure repertoire of seamless story, humour and harmony with piano, guitar and ukulele.
Then there’s Bronnie Ware with her delightful music. With country roots and a folk heart, Bronnie weaves her stories around clear, gentle vocals.
Contemporary alt-folk artist Rebecca Moore was nominated for the Best Female Vocalist Award at the 2008 ABC Newcastle Music Awards. She won an APRA Professional Development Award in 2001.
The Illawarra is represented by Pete Bennett and Steve James. They have a good understanding and appreciation for early blues and Gospel covering Blind Blake and the The Rev Gary Davis.
Finally there’s Rick Caballo another local who is another up and coming contemporary songwriter, guitarist and singer who has mde a big impression on audiences wherever he has played.
Then there is the Mystery Muso but you have to come to find out who that is.
Full version of the October newsletter is available for downloading in PDF format, 2MB, 14 pages for details on the coming concerts, more news and information.
Click here to download October newsletter
Don't forget to join the Illawarra Folk Club to support its efforts for live music in the Illawarra. Membership $10 per adult or $15 for families and runs till 30 June 2010.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ILLAWARRA FOLK CLUB
COMING FOLK CONCERTS
There is an amazing array of talent coming to Wollongong over the next few months!
FRI 2 Oct - Folk Club 5 Pack - Bronnie Ware, Penny Larkins & Carl Panuzzo, Tamnesia, Rick Caballo, Rebecca Moore City Diggers Wollongong
FRI 9 OCT - Mic Conway's National Junk Band, plus The Lurkers, Heritage Hotel $17 Presale, $20 at door
WED 7 Oct - Steeleye Span IPAC (02) 4226 3366 www.merrigong.com.au
SUN 18 Oct, 8.30am to 7pm - FOLK in the FOOTHILLS, Jamberoo Valley Lodge
WED 21 Oct, 8pm - Bush Songs with The Stars - concert at Wongawilli Community Hall instead of the regular bush dance with John Broomhall and more. $3 includes a light supper - 8pm to 10pm.
25th Illawarra Folk Festival - 14-17 January 2010 - Update
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Click here to buy.
Tickets are now on sale. Early bird Season Passes by 4 December are $75 and camping $20 per adult. Buy online from or call 1300 887 034.
The festival poster (on right) is also nearing completion. Click here to see the current version.
PERFORMER BOOKINGS STARTED
Some early performer bookings include:
Nathan (Canada), Madison Violet (Canada), The Go Set, Michael Fix, Jan Preston, Damian Howard & The Ploughboys, A French Butler Called Smith, Enda Kenny Band, Bernard Carney, Rant, Ballpoint Penguins, The Borderers, Sally Dastey, Collector, Dave de Hugard, Dave Arden Band, Sal Kimber & The Good Ole Boys, Wongawilli, Pat Drummond, Settlers reMatch and many, many more to come.
One thing is assured it will be a line-up peppered with new, up-coming and exciting artists and spiced with lots of old favourites!
If you are interested in joining the organising committee then contact Russell Hannah 4297 1777, bigruss43@bigpond.com T
The festival website has been updated. Click here for the new website.
STALL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications are now online and open. Click here to apply for a stall.
Sunday 18 October 2008, 8.30am to 8pm
Jamberoo Valley Lodge, Jamberoo Mountain Road
21 Artists / 30 Concerts / 5 Venues
Click here for the Full Program and Artist Notes, 2 page PDF format or check the website
A relaxing one-day folk festival in the beautiful Illawarra Rainforest with 21 artists, 30 concerts in 5 venues at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge. Food and drink available.
Purchase tickets by midnight, 16 October for only $30 and save. Full price is $40.
Call 1300 887 034 for tickets or online from Illawarra Folk Club Store
Artists
Ted Egan, Alistair Hulett, Ami Williamson, Allan Johnston (Scot), Skorba, Chloe & Jason Roweth, Doc Jones Lechery Orchestra, Alan Musgrove & Watsaname Band, Puggsley Buzzard, Wongawilli, Wollongong Welsh Choir, Sydney Serbian Dancers, Racz & Waters, Replay, No Such Thing, Tirbal Jewels Belly Dance, John Broomhall / Johnny Spillane / David De Santi Jim Haynes & Melanie Dyer, Vivienne Sawyer
Bush dance every Wednesday night at Wongawilli Community Hall from 8pm. Dances called and walked through. Acoustic musicians welcome to join the band. Adults $3, includes light supper.
The website has also been updated with lots of information about Australian bush music - tunes, dance instructions, folklore.
NOTE: There will be no dance on Wed 21 October as the main floor is being recoated.
Instead there will be Bush Songs with The Stars. The concert is outside as the floor hall is being recoated. John Broomhall will be performing bush songs and his own songs and re-releasing some of his great recordings. Alan Musgrove will also come out and sing with the stars, Cost is only $3 and includes a light supper - 8pm to 10pm. The concert will be cancelled if it is raining. BYO drinks. Enq: David 0409 57 1788
20 Scholarships Available for Music School
2010 ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL MUSIC SCHOOL at Bulli
13, 14 January 2010 FOR ALL AGES! Extended to 5 OCT
APPLICATION CLOSES 15 October 2009
The Illawarra Folk Club is extremely proud and excited to announce 20 scholarships for the 7th Illawarra Folk Festival Music School.
The scholarship covers the cost of 2 days of the school on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 January 2010.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants will be assesed on:
- An ability and/or aspiration to play folk music
- A desire to further your folk music education, including any future performing or learning goals
Go to the website and cut and paste the questions, answer them and then forward for consideration.
FURTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION or go to website
Ann Lehmann
annlehmann@idx.com.au
0414 680 123
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