MEET THE TEAM – EVIE DALTON

When did you start and what do you do at the Folkie?

I started on the Folkie team at the end of 2024 and I am the Program Assistant.

What’s your favourite Folkie memory?

There are way too many favourite Folkie memories to list! The most formative shows for me were the ones where I was allowed to explore by myself, stumbling across acts The Teskey Brothers and Folk Bitch Trio, who very quickly became some of my favourites! Also when I was doing the socials for the festival in 2024 and got to see Kate Miller-Heidke from the photo pit. That was pretty cool.

What’s one thing people wouldn’t guess about your role?

How many steps I get over the festival weekend! I am uploading to the social media accounts in real time over the festival and that means I am running here, there and everywhere!

What’s your go-to Folkie food or drink?

Gotta love some Gozleme and always find some time to fit in some Poffertjes over the weekend too!

What’s a song or artist that reminds you of the Folkie?

Every time I hear either The Little Stevies or see The Settlement live, I’m transported right back to the Folkie!

What’s the most rewarding part of being involved?

I love getting to meet and work with so many amazing people, from our committee, to staff, to contractors and artists! And we get to see the whole town come to life in the weeks leading up and that in itself is pretty rewarding.

What’s your Folkie survival tip?

Drink water. Sit down. (I never remember to do either of these things.)

If the Folkie were a person, how would you describe them?

Kind and friendly. Down for a boogie and a chat. Always looking out for their mates.

What’s something you’ve learned from working on the festival?

Truly how many individuals are involved in the festival. I had always known how big the festival was and knew there was a huge team, but I could never have guessed how many people play a part in the festival, many of whom go unseen! And how much every single one of these people, from committee and staff, who work year-round, to our vols who are only with us for a couple of weeks, genuinely care about the Folkie and want to put on a great festival each and every year! 

What are you most excited about for the next Folkie?

Seeing Kasey Chambers (again) and getting to see Iron & Wine for the first time! I love seeing the young people that are coming through the Future Folk program as well! And getting to meet a whole bunch of super cool people who love this festival as much as I do, while also introducing new people to the Folkie scene! Bring on 2026!

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