by Ali Kavanagh | Jan 8, 2026 | ARTISTS
Will Gibb Will Gibb is a 20-year-old old soul capturing his own idea of music-honest, warm and shaped by the coastline he grew up on. A singer-songwriter and musician from Torquay, Victoria, Will blends heartfelt storytelling with the intimacy of folk and the raw edge...
by Ali Kavanagh | Sep 1, 2025 | ARTISTS
Willie Watson (USA) Soon before turning 18, Willie Watson met God—or at least a man named Ruby Love—in an apple orchard. Ruby carried a big Martin guitar and a bigger knowledge of American folk songs. That night, singing ‘Worried Man Blues’ and ‘Tennessee Waltz,’...
by Ali Kavanagh | Jul 11, 2025 | ARTISTS
Windborne (USA) Hailed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation!” by Songlines, Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the...
by Ali Kavanagh | Dec 11, 2025 | NEWS
Port Fairy Folk Festival today announces 3 special shows in collaboration with Boroondara Arts, featuring artists Inn Echo (CAN) with Chloe Foy (ENG), Radical Son with special guests and a Future Folk Showcase featuring Daisy Kilbourne, Bonnie Jackson & Nick...
by Ali Kavanagh | Nov 18, 2025 | NEWS
Port Fairy Folk Festival today revealed another bumper artist announcement, adding an extraordinary array of must-see international and local acts to the 2026 event. Newly announced artists include Fantastic Negrito (USA), the three-time Grammy-winning blues innovator...
