Woodford Folk Festival is one of Australia's most iconic annual events and returns for its 29th year – from 27 December 2014 to 1 January 2015. This 'festival of festivals' which is held in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland, is Australia's largest gathering of artists and musicians and explores the full breadth and depth of cultural, artistic, social and food diversity the country has to offer.
Tickets and camping for the 2014/15 Woodford Folk Festival are now on sale atwww.woodfordfolkfestival.com. Sunshine Coast 'stay and play' event packages are also now available, offering a 25% discount on Festival tickets.
This year's festival will see over 2500 artists and presenters perform across 35 venues. The programme ranges from concerts featuring national and Indigenous Australian and international contemporary artists, dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, workshops, debate, and street theatre to films, forums, visual arts, an entire children's festival and many special presentations including a spectacular fire event on New Year's Day. Highlights of this year's programme include an exemplary crop of artists and presenters from across Australia and overseas:
Violent Femmes (USA), Bertie Blackman, The Cat Empire, Archie Roach, Nahko and Medicine for the People (USA), The Topp Twins (NZ), Sticky Fingers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Jeff Lang, Lau (SCOT), Matt Anderson (CAN), Christine Anu, Tiny Ruins (NZ), Del Barber (CAN), We Two Thieves, Shooglenifty (SCOT), Led Kaapana (HAW), Hiatus Kiayote, Mia Dyson, Darren Middleton, John Smith (ENG), Jenn Grant (CAN)
Bob Hawke, Josh Fox (USA), Rhoda Roberts, Uncle Jack Charles, Catherine Deveny, Sean Choolburra, Richard Fidler, Robert Llewellyn (ENG), Juice Rap News, Karen Middleton, Nigel Brennan, Tim Cope, Tenzin Choegyal, Professor Ian Lowe, Rod Quantock, Fiona Scott Norman, Anna Rose, Simon Sheikh
For the full programme visit www.woodfordfolkfestival.com.
For a full online version of the 132 page Programme Book Click here.
Woodford Folk Festival is held on a 500-acre environmental parkland, on Jinibara Country, just over one hour's drive north of Brisbane, at the beautifully created “Woodfordia” village site. Immerse yourself in the beautiful natural environment for a memorable day trip or experience a week long camping adventure. The hidden valley is transformed into a magical village Bazaar with 35 performance venues (most are indoor) that range in size from intimate cafés to a large outdoor 25,000 seat amphitheatre plus stalls, bars, street theatre and parades. Tree-filled grounds, butterfly walks, ponds and wildlife complete the picturesque site.
'Anyone who comes to Woodford should feel there is a programme that was made just with them in mind, no matter what age, interest, musical persuasion or place they've come from. If the real world has beaten you down during the year, we hope we have created a programme that provides opportunity for rejuvenation, play and a reset for the year ahead. If you are a seeker, we hope we offer a programme to discuss, explore, observe, and participate in new experiences in an environment amongst positively-minded fellow patrons. If your idea of the festival season is simply for fun, sharing with friends and listening to some of the best music in the world, we reckon we've found those acts - you're going to have a ball.' Festival Director, Bill Hauritz
Woodford Folk Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland as part of a growing calendar of sporting, cultural and regional events throughout the state.
Don't miss this unique festive and cultural celebration! For more information on the Festival ticket pricing and camping options please visitwww.woodfordfolkfestival.com.
For more accommodation choices visit: www.queenslandholidays.com.au
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