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 | Oct 9, 2025 | NEWS
CELEBRATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOLK TALENT FROM REGIONAL VICTORIA Port Fairy Folk Festival is thrilled to announce the ten outstanding young artists selected for its 2026 Future Folk Young Musician Development Program: Bonnie Jackson, Grace Watt, Harriet Wraith,...
by Ali Kavanagh | Sep 1, 2025 | NEWS
Port Fairy Folk Festival today announced a second wave of artists for the 2026 event, adding an exciting and diverse collection of local and international talent to the 49th Festival line up of the much-loved seaside celebration of traditional and contemporary music...
by Ali Kavanagh | Jul 31, 2025 | NEWS
Port Fairy Folk Festival today opened applications for its thriving Future Folk Young Musician Development program which sees young artists aged between 12 and 25 be mentored by established artists and the chance to perform on the Folkie stages over the March long...
