WELCOME TO NUMBER 2 A NEW FESTIVAL

Last year we were testing the waters with So Iʼd like to say a big thank you to all Folk by the Sea is an intimate festival our Folk by the Sea Festival in Kiama. our volunteers and committee and club featuring the sounds of folk, world, It was a success, so we are back again members who have come together roots, Celtic, bluegrass and gypsy in serious mode. It looks like the festival to make the Festival possible. music in 70 concerts over 3 days may well develop a life of its own and like Thanks again to the people of Kiama, in the picturesque seaside town of ʻTopsyʼ will just grow. This year we had the Rugby Club, the Lions Club and Kiama, famous for its blowhole. 180 performers apply to play and we have especially Kiama Council for supporting The festival is a combination of ticket already added an extra two venues on us, not only financially, but also in spirit. only entry, Friday and Saturday and a Friday evening. Recognising that it gets Thanks also for the moral support from free day of local folk artists on Sunday. somewhat chilly in Hindmarsh Park as Member for Kiama Gareth Ward who The festival is presented by volunteers the afternoon progresses, we have, with of course is the only genuine political from the Folk Club Inc., the generous support of Kiama Leagues fiddler around. Gareth plays a very presenters of the Illawarra Folk Club moved our final acts to that venue. good fiddle and will take his place with Festival held each year in January The Festival has something on over the his fiddle in the dance bands as well at the Bulli Showground. three days, though the main focus remains as being part of the official opening. PO Box 5289, , NSW, 2500 on the Saturday. Friday and Saturday Weʼve another great line-up of artists tel/fax 1300 887 034 is dance time at the Uniting Church and as I predicted, quite accurately Hall for the ever ubiquitous dancers. A www.folkbythesea.com.au it seems Folk Festivals are addictive major free concert in Hindmarsh Park on and Folk by the Sea is no exception. [email protected] Sunday fleshes out the programme. So once again welcome, happy folking and www.facebook.com/folkbythesea Being conducted by the Illawarra Folk letʼs hope that this one is just the start. www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au Club, Folk by the Sea is naturally, like all our activities, run by volunteers Russell Hannah (Sir Bigruss) OAM www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au and is a wonderful taster festival for President, Illawarra Folk Club our January, at Bulli, the largest in NSW.

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EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL CAMPING pg PASS (purchased by 22 September 2014) A limited number of camping spots are • $50 per Adult - save $15 on available at the Kiama Showground. Welcome 1 the full price of $65 Camping is a flat rate of $25 per adult • $20 per Youth (12-17), Child (U12) Free with 2 Day Festival Pass purchase only. Messages 2 EARLY BIRD 2 DAY FESTIVAL Camping will be available from & CAMPING PASS 2pm Friday to Monday 10am. Festival Help Guide 3 • $75 per adult - save $15 HOW TO BUY TICKETS on the full price $90. Program Grid 4 • Kiama Visitor Information Centre, • $45 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free. open 7 days from 9am - 5pm Festival Features 7 FRIDAY EVENING PASS • Online from: www.folkbythesea. • $10 per adult com.au/tickets A to Z of Artists 8 • $5 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free • Over the phone with Mastercard SATURDAY FULL DAY PASS / Visa: 1300 887 034 Conditions of Entry 16 • $60 per adult • At the Festival Office at Kiama • $15 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free Showground on Friday 26 September, 10am-10pm and Saturday 27 SATURDAY EVENING September 7:30am-9pm SMOKE-FREE FESTIVAL PASS (FROM 6PM) • $30 per adult Folk by the Sea is a smoke-free • $10 per youth (12-17), child (U12) free festival. Smoking is not permitted Note: Youth and Child tickets can only anywhere on the festival site, be purchased with a paying parent. including camping areas.

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From the Mayor Thank You Council is delighted to welcome back Kiama’s Folk This is the 2nd Folk by the Sea festival in by the Sea festival to our municipality for 2014. Last and around the Kiama Showground Pavilion year’s event was a tremendous success and we all look and in Hindmarsh Park. It was wonderful to forward to this year’s festival with great anticipation. be able to listen to many great musicians in such beautiful facilities with the backdrop of I know that with an expanded program, a wide range Kiamaʼs fantastic beaches and scenery. of Australian and overseas artists and an increase in the local venues used for the festival, the 2014 event This year we have added two new venues, program will be one to savour. the Uniting Church Hall as a dance venue I congratulate the Illawarra Folk Club for organising the festival and thank the and the Kiama Leagues Club for the final organising committee for their enthusiastic work – 6 venues, 70 events, over 180 Sunday concert. We are also fully utilising the performers from the USA, NSW and interstate – what an outstanding effort! Rugby Club for Friday night and Saturday. Kiama Council is a proud to be a sponsor of this festival and is pleased to see The Festival has already grown thanks to the Showground Pavilion and Hindmarsh Park used as two of the major venues the support that we received for last yearʼs for performances during the event. Locals can enjoy the different acts performing Festival. The success of this Festival is due throughout the three-day festival, including the newly introduced dance events. to the generous support of our volunteers and Our municipality hosted the ‘Folk in the Foothills’ festival in for nine sponsors. We thank our dedicated volunteers years and now we have the second Folk by the Sea event in Kiama. It is a great who have given us their time to ensure the example of what can be achieved by a community-based group like the Illawarra smooth running of all the venues. Their hard Folk Club and its dedicated and enthusiastic members. work and dedication has helped the organising committee ensure you all enjoy your weekend. I know that the festival will attract a large number of visitors to our beautiful area over its 3 days of folk music and dancing and I know that both visitors and local We also thank our sponsors, Kiama Council residents will enjoy the fantastic array of talent that will be on show. and the Kiama Leagues Club for their support. I invite everyone to have a great time and to make the most of what our area and Finally we thank our audience for your support. the festival has to offer. Enjoy! Many of you are regulars at Folk Festivals, Brian Petschler but for many this may be your first time. If you Mayor of Kiama Municipal Council are a first timer, be prepared to try out all the entertainment on offer. Try the dancing and the poetry as well as the music, you might just From the Member for Kiama discover a whole new genre of entertainment that you never considered that you would enjoy. On behalf of the Kiama community, my warmest welcome to you to the Folk by the Sea festival in Kiama. Rod and Judy Cork Festival Co-ordinators Our region is blessed with a depth and breadth of talent and I look forward to seeing the Kiama township bursting at the seams with visitors and locals alike enjoying everything that folk music and culture has to offer. If you are visiting Kiama, I sincerely hope you enjoy everything our town and region has to offer. If you’re a local – I hope you enjoy this wonderful festival which is growing in size each year. Once again, my warmest welcome to you and I hope that you enjoy the festival in addition to the many treasures Kiama has to offer. Cheers, Gareth Ward MP Member for Kiama

2 FESTIVAL HELP GUIDE

This may be your first folk festival, Festival Office Camping so here’s some idea about what The Festival Ticket Office is located in Many festival goers camp in the grounds to do. the Kiama Showground Pavilion. This is around the Showground and do so for • Buy your pass on-line to save you where you purchase passes or exchange the duration of the Festival. They all money and time. your pre-purchased pass voucher for a quickly settle into the relaxed village • Buy your camping pass online as well wristband. Please wear it at all times! atmosphere and musical environment. as these are only issued with 2 Day • Please no campfires or pets. Festival Passes. Adjacent to the Festival Office is the • There is to be a minimum of • If you’re driving to the festival then make registration area for artists, sponsors and 2.5 metres between tents. your way to the Kiama Showground • Please recycle waste where possible. media. Pavilion • Children and youth who are • If you’re using public transport then Festival Office Opening camping must be accompanied by walk up to the main entry gate and a responsible camping adult. head for the Festival Office in the Kiama Times • Please do not leave any Showground Pavilion. • Friday 10am – 10pm valuables in cars or tents. • Make sure you get a full programme • Saturday 7.30am – 9pm Showers when you do the pass/wristband Messages There are hot water showers available in exchange. This is your map to the You may leave messages at the Festival the Rugby Club building. Please conserve venues, performers and general water and keep your showers short. information. Office, however the Festival cannot take • Grab a refreshment and study the responsibility for messages being received. Late Night Partying program to decide who you want to see Visitor Information A noise curfew will apply to all camping and whenor just take pot luck! Having a • Festival Info line: 1300 887 034 areas after 10pm. Anyone wishing highlighterpen is a good idea. Mark the • For local tourist information, call the to session on can go to the Pavilion. events you want to catch. Kiama Visitors Centre, 1300 654 262. Please keep all sessions inside the • Don’t panic if you can’t make up your building. Please be courteous of other mind! Chances are you won’t know too Smoke Free Festival campers and festival neighbours. many of the acts. Just walk the site! Folk by the Sea is a Smoke Free Festival. Children You’ll discover music you’ve never heard Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the or you’ll end up dancing, reciting or just Festival site, including camping areas. The Festival aims to provide a safe watching. If you don’t like what you see environment for families. Parents move onto another venue. Festival Volunteers and guardians are responsible • At the end of the day (night) and if The Festival runs entirely on volunteers for their children at all times. you’ve still got energy then hang around who appreciate a helping hand and the Transport the bar as the musicians will be up for a odd thank you! If you can also volunteer • Taxi (02) 4237 7505 tune or two. Sometimes the best music a few hours work then please see the wonderful folk in the Festival Office. • Train times & Fares 131 500 is played spontaneously at these late • Bus Services Premier Illawarra sessions! Festival Bar (02) 4271 1322, Kiama • Remember to have fun, but be The Festival organises its own bar and Coachlines (02) 4232 3466 courteous to your fellow festival goers the proceeds help keep ticket prices • QANTAS 131 313 • VIRGIN 136 when leaving! down. Please patronise it but do drink 789 • JETSTAR 131 538 Useful Phone Numbers sensibly! The bar is conducted strictly First Aid • Ambulance, Police, Fire: 000 according to licensing regulations, ie under-aged and intoxicated persons will Festival First Aid staff will be wearing a • Radio Doctors 4228 5522 not be served and no alcohol is to be Green vest. The Festival First Aid room • 4222 5000 taken inside or outside licensed areas. is in the lower level of The Pavilion • SES 132 500 at the Surf Beach (southern) end. • NRMA Roadside Assistance 13 1111 Lost and Found If the First Aid room is not attended (see map inside back cover for meeting All lost and found items including persons please contact a Festival staff member location at Showground entry) should be reported to the Festival Office. in a green, red or blue vest.

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2014 FOLK BY THE SEA 3 Adults: 2 Day Pass $65 | Friday Pass $10 FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2014 Youths 12–18: 2 Day Pass $20 | Friday Pass $5 | Child u12 Free

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9th - 11th JANUARY 2015 WOLLONGONG, NSW Adults: Full Day Pass $60 | Saturday Evening Pass (from 6pm) $30 SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2014 Youths 12-18: Full Day Pass $15 | Saturday Evening Pass $10 | Child u12 Free

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10:00 MORNING POETS BYO POEM 10:30 A.J. LEONARD 10:00 - 11:00 & JENNY 11:00 GREEN’S ROWLANDS SOUTHERN CROSS DAIRY ANGEL 10:30 - 11:30 BUSH BAND 11:30 ENSEMBLE 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 BOWRALHOUSE 12:00 11:30 - 12:30 GOOD TUNES LUNCHTIME SESSION TRAD 12:30 BETH 12:00 - 1:00 PATTERSON RORY FAITHFIELD 1:00 12:30 - 1:30 12:30 - 1:30 PENNY HARTGERINK 1:30 TRIO NO SUCH THING 1:00 - 2:00 MIRIAM 1:30 - 2:00 LIEBERMAN 2:00 VOX FM ‘LIVE TO 1:30 - 2:30 THE WORLD’ RAPT 2:30 WONGAWILLI 2:00 - 3:00 MIC CONWAY BUSH DANCE BUTTON COLLECTIVE MICHAEL WAUGH SOUTHERN 3:00 BETH PATTERSON 2:30 - 3:30 GREEN'S DAIRY AFTERNOON CROSS BUSH ANGEL ENSEMBLE POETS BAND 3:30 MIRIAM LIEBERMAN RORY FAITHFIELD 3:00 - 4:00 MIC CONWAY 2:30 - 4:00 RAPT with PHIL 4:00 DONNISON SEA SHANTIES CAROL HEUCHAN with JOHN 3:30 - 4:30 4:30 BROOMHALL BLACKBOARD MIRIAM 4:00 - 5:00 LIEBERMAN CONCERT 5:00 AFTERNOON TEA 4:30 - 5:30 See the MC DINGO’S for a spot BREAKFAST DANCE OZ MUSIC & 5:30 GOOD TUNES NO SUCH THING BETH POETRY BAND SESSION 5:00 - 6:00 4:30 - 6:30 PATTERSON 6:00 PENNY 5:30 - 6:30 HARTGERINK EVENING TRAD 6:30 TRIO 6:00 - 7:00 6:00 - 7:00 A.J. LEONARD & JENNY ROWLANDS 7:00 CAROL HEUCHAN 6:30 - 7:30 PURPLE PEOPLE RORY FAITHFIELD POLKA DANCE 7:30 MIC CONWAY 7:00 - 8:00 DINGO’S with the with PHIL BREAKFAST OZ MUSIC & PURPLE PEOPLE 8:00 DONNISON POETRY BAND POLKA BAND 7:30 - 8:30 7:30 - 8:30 THE BOTTLERS 7:00 - 9:00 8:30 8:00 - 9:00 THE BUTTON SESSION *Dress Purple!! COLLECTIVE 9:00 8:30 - 9:30 PARODY CONCERT 9:30 9:00 - 10:15 9:00 - 10:00 GREEN’S DAIRY ANGEL ENSEMBLE 10:00 9:30 - 10:30 RAPT SOUTHERN 10:30 10:00 - 11:00 CROSS BUSH BAND 11:00 SESSION

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HINDMARSH HINDMARSH FINAL EVENING LITTLE BLOWHOLE PARK SIDE STAGE CONCERT CAFE 10:00 BLOWHOLE BUSKERS KIAMA 9:00am 10:00 - 10:25 LEAGUES CLUB Enjoy breakfast with 10:30 Dingo’s Breakfast Oz Music & BERKELEY SONGBIRDS 10:30 - 10:50 5:00 Poetry Band 11:00 CURRAGH Little Blowhole Cafe THE HUMPHREYS 5:00 - 6:00 4 Tingara Cres., Kiama 10:55 - 11:35 5:30 www.littleblowholecafe.com 11:30 RUIDO FLAMENCO 11:40 - 12:00 6:00 WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR 12:00 6:05 - 6:25 RAY MARSHALL & THE 6:30 BLUEGRASS DEPUTIES 12:05 - 12:45 THE CON ARTISTS 12:30 6:30 - 7:20 7:00 LUCETTE 1:00 12:50 - 1:10 7:30 WE CAME FOR 1:30 DINOSAURS WONGAWILLI 1:15 - 1:55 8:00 7:35 - 8:25 2:00 JOE MUNGOVAN 2:00 - 2:20 8:30 2:30 STRUNG SECRETS 2:25 - 3:05 9:00 BIG ERLE 3:00 ANA OTERO FLAMENCO 8:40 - 9:40 3:10 - 3:30 9:30 3:30 10:00 BIG SEASIDE SINGALONG 4:00 3:35 - 4:30

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Ana Otero Flamenco Big Erle

The Con Artists FESTIVAL FEATURES

There are 70 concerts over the Sessions on the Verandah Drunken Sailor 3 days of the festival. There Enjoy the spontaneity of traditional Hooray and up she rises, are a number of special events music sessions. You’re welcome to Hooray and up she rises throughout the festival. Here’s a join in with your acoustic instrument or Hooray and up she rises, summary of some of them. simply listen Earl-eye in the morning! FRI/SAT Verandah Welcome to Country & Fiddler’s Green Official Opening Folk at Little Blowhole John Conolly The festival is honoured, to be Enjoy breakfast with Dingo’s Dress me up in my oilskins and jumper, welcomed by Wadi Wadi elder Joyce Breakfast at the Little Blowhole Cafe, No more on the docks I’ll be seen; Just tell me old shipmates, Donovan from Gerringong. Joyce was 4 Tingara Cres. Kiama. FREE ENTRY the 2008 Australian of the year NSW I’m taking a trip mates, SUN 9AM And I’ll see you some day local hero and has been honoured on Fiddler’s Green by her own Wadi Wadi elders for her Folk in the Park outstanding indigenous social justice A diverse range of local artists Jamaican Farewell and human rights work. presenting their take on folk music. Irving Burgie The Mayor of Kiama, Brian Petschler SUN 10AM -4:30PM But I’m sad to say I’m on my way and Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward Hindmarsh Park Won’t be back for many a day will then officially open Folk by the My heart is down, my head Sea. Final Concert is turning around FRI 7PM Norfolk Room A diverse range of local artists I had to leave a little girl in Kingston town presenting their take on folk music. Opening Bush Dance Lowlands SUN 5PM Kiama Leagues Club Celebrate the opening night with a Lowlands, lowlands away, my John bush dance for all the family. Music Lowlands, lowlands, away will be provided by the Kiama Seaside BIG SEASIDE My Bonnie Lies Over Bush Orchestra and No Such Thing. FRI 7:30PM Uniting Church Hall The Ocean SINGALONG Bring back, bring back, Morning and Arvo Poets Your chance to singalong with Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me, Everyone is a closet poet and here John Broomhall and the Seaside Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me is a chance to share your favourite Folk Allstars with classic folksongs or original poems with like minded from the 60s and beyond. Rio Grande people. ‘Avago’. SUN 3:30PM Hindmarsh Park Then away bullies away! Away for Rio! SAT 10AM Saddleback Room Sing fare-ye-well, my pretty young girl, Morning Poets A-Rovin We’re bound for the Rio Grande! A-rovin’ a-rovin’ SAT 3PM Kendall Room Arvo Poets Since rovin’s been my ruin! Shenandoah Lunchtime and Afternoon Trad I’ll go no more a-rovin’ Away you rolling river With you fair maid Away, we’re bound to go, has a rich culture despite Across the wide Missouri what the ‘cultural cringers’ will tell Botany Bay you. In these concerts exponents Singing tooral liooral liaddity Sloop John B and presenters of that culture will be Singing tooral liooral liay So hoist up the John B’s sail sharing their experiences in song Singing tooral liooral liaddity See how the mainsail sets and music. Tony Romeo, Graeme And we’re bound for Botany Bay Call for the Captain ashore Murray, John Broomhall and Dingo’s Bound For South Australia Let me go home, let me go home Breakfast will be your hosts. I wanna go home, yeah yeah Heave away your rolling king Well I feel so broke up I wanna go home SAT 12PM Kendall Room Heave away, Haul away SAT 6PM Kendall Room Heave away you’ll hear me sing Windy Old Weather We’re bound for South Australia In the windy old weather, Live to the World Stormy old weather, boys, VOX FM Concert Chain Around My Ankle When the wind blows People from all around the world will John Williamson We’ll all blow together. be able to tune into Folk by the Sea. You beat your drum, and Courtesy of local Community Station you drink your rum And you threaten me with hangin’. VOX FM and modern technology, we It’s difficult with a chain around yer ankles; will be streaming to our usual folk But given half a chance, I’d programme on 106.9 (2-4pm) and disappear in the grey gums; then it’s out and around the world I’d learn to live like a native in this land. on http://myradiostream.com/voxfm SAT 2- 4PM Norfolk Room 2014 FOLK BY THE SEA 7 A TO Z OF ARTISTS A.J. LEONARD & JENNY ROWLANDS

Multi instrumentalist, arranger and recording artist A.J. Leonard is one of Beth Patterson Australia’s pioneer ukulele players and is highly regarded to be among the best in the world. After attending the VCA Jenny BETH PATTERSON (USA) THE BOTTLERS Rowlands continued her study of the cello Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, New overseas and has performed professionally Orleans-based Beth Patterson gathers throughout the classical scene in Australia. musical influences like she’s cooking up a The duo with cellist Jenny Rowlands is simmering pot of particularly spicy gumbo a result of an appreciation for classical to share with her audiences. Her travels to and film music. Together they are a true Ireland and her ethnomusicology studies at melding of musical minds known on the University College Cork, have sharpened world circuit for their unique ukulele/cello her palette for music from all over, and The Bottlers are a hard playing, nine piece, interplay and finely crafted arrangements. listeners can now feast on the sonic all acoustic folk punk band hailing from FRI 7:30PM Norfolk flavours of Celtic, West African, Indian, , Australia. Drawing life breath from SAT 10:30AM Kendall Balkan, and Indonesian music, with a dash not only the traditionally folk fuelled rural SAT 6:30PM Rugby Club of her youthful progressive rock leanings reaches of the nation but also it’s city here and there. “A grand mistress of the scapes and suburban streets with a solid ANA OTERO FLAMENCO bouzouki.” - Rootstown Music, Belgium. tip of the hat to the folk, punk and folk punk Ana Otero is one of Australia`s FRI 9:45PM Rugby Club pioneers that have traipsed and trekked foremost recognised dancer/teacher/ SAT 12:30PM Norfolk the trails well before them. The Bottlers VOX FM Concert choreographers. Having performed SAT 2:30PM Norfolk believe folk based music should internationally as well as nationally, SAT 5:30PM Saddleback progressively speak of the times it exists in her experience is second to none, with whilst hearkening back to it’s past, to the much of her study done in Spain. Her BIG ERLE true heart of folk music, people. dance troupe is dedicated to learning FRI 10PM Norfolk Big Erle and their Coastal Yokel Blues and performing and is the only traditional SAT 8PM Rugby Club will get your feet tapping and your body flamenco troupe in the Illawarra! moving. The performances are raw and SUN 3:10PM Hindmarsh Park unyielding with a glimpse of sensitivity, BOWRALHOUSE revealing an honesty and character BERKELEY SONGBIRDS which has resonated with audiences all over the east coast. Featuring a rustic finger picking style, strong vocal lines and provocative lyrics, Big Erle is sure to enthrall, entertain and inspire you to think about your place in the world. SUN 8:40PM Leagues Club BLOWHOLE BUSKERS The Blowhole Buskers are a group of Berkeley Songbirds are a community ukulele enthusiasts based in Kiama John Hall, Brian Rapsey and Jason choir that sing for the joy of singing. who cater for all levels of players. Winter are house. John on lead There is no audition. There are no Founded in late 2011, the Buskers guitar and vocals, Brian on harmonica fees. There are no uniforms*. It’s about have grown to around 35 members. and back-up vocals and Jason on upright getting out of the house, joining in, SUN 10AM Hindmarsh Park and doing something for yourself. It’s bass. Their foot stomping country blues about feeling good, trying something and ragtime harks back to the early days new, or getting back to something of acoustic folk blues. John has been you love - and it’s about the music, playing blues since 1950’s when the older black American players were alive and SUN 10:30AM Hindmarsh Park accessible. Brian, the dynamic blues THE CON ARTISTS Selling Single and Number 1 Chart player is heavily influenced by Sonny Terry. Award for the track, Night of My Life. Jason comes from a background of rock- One embrace of the music from these His music has been chosen to appear a-billy, adapting well to country blues, his quirky musicians causes bouts of in commercials and television shows, energetic slap bass pushes the band along spontaneous dancing and leaves you with his song, Beautiful, accompanying a and is the driving force of Bowralhouse. wanting more of their spicy French global Estee Lauder campaign and Not SAT 11:30AM Saddleback Canadian, Klezmer, Celtic, Slavic Just For The Weekend, being the theme Romanian, New Orleans, Italian song for the television series, Saving THE BUTTON COLLECTIVE Hungarian and African repertoire. A feast Kids - a show that Damien also hosted. of music... A carnival of percussion, SAT 9PM Norfolk brass, wind, accordion and strings. SUN 6:30PM Leagues Club DINGO’S BREAKFAST OZ MUSIC & POETRY BAND CURRAGH

The Button Collective is an exciting folk band from the of , Australia. Their music borrows elements from traditional folk bands of Ireland and central Europe, spiced with the spirit of fast-paced bluegrass from America, all with a very personal and intimate delivery. FRI 7:30PM Rugby Club SAT 2:45PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert Curragh play music of many styles but SAT 8:30PM Saddleback always try to put a Celtic slant to it, songs from bands like Indigo Girls, The Beatles Dingo’s Breakfast Oz Music & Poetry CAROL HEUCHAN and others but you will always find a Band For the last six years WA’s popular reel or a jig somewhere in the song, folk act, the Dingo’s Breakfast have SUN 5PM Kiama Leagues Club toured the Eastern States performing at most of the top festivals. After spending a rare Summer at home in The West, DAMIEN LEITH the boys are in the East again. Roger In just over 7 years Damien has enjoyed Montgomery (award winning performance platinum-selling and been poet), John Angliss, Helen Madigan and nominated for multiple awards including Tony Madigan, the core of the much ARIAs, MTV Australia Video Music beloved Dingo’s Breakfast are presenting Awards and Helpmann Awards. His ARIA two of their famed radio ballads, ‘Jack wins include Number 1 Chart Awards Sorensen, WA’s Fighting Poet’, and ‘Over You may not have heard of her but you’ve for the Albums Where We Land and The Here, Over There’ a unique overview surely heard her at festivals, in concerts, Winner’s Journey, Highest Selling of Australia’s propaganda during World on radio and television (ABC ‘Bush Slam’) (The Winner’s Journey), and Highest War One. Presented in the Dingo’s and at the Easter Show where she’s the Main Arena Commentator. She’s also the bird that wrote a poem that won a thirty four thousand dollar tractor (still can’t drive it!). Multi award winning, nine times Laureate winning Bush Poet and notorious word-slinger, just back from her fifth U.S, Tour, Carol spent her nefarious youth skiing ‘them thar hills’ - on planks as long as the Harbour Bridge - and mustering rustled cattle and wayward horses on the Crackenback Range. These days she’s based in the Hunter Valley having left Cooma some decades back, possibly in a hail of bullets. SAT 10AM Saddleback Morning Poets SAT 3PM Kendall Arvo Poets SAT 4PM Verandah SAT 7PM Verandah

2014 FOLK BY THE SEA 9 Damien Leith inimitable style and with the accent rockabilly, old-time jazz and Celtic folk always firmly on comedy. Beauty! music, the band comprises a smooth FRI 9:15PM Saddleback crooner, Spanish guitar, bluegrass SAT 5PM Rugby Club mandolin, swinging double bass and folky SAT 7:30PM Kendall piano accordion. Their songs are original, SUN 9AM Little Blowhole Café but sound like they were composed 100 years ago. It’s a repertoire and a sound GOOD TUNES SESSION that evokes times past, providing a reassuring antidote to the modern world. David De Santi, Artistic Director of the SAT 11AM Norfolk Illawarra Folk Festival and accordionista, SAT 3:15PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert has been hosting Good Tunes Sessions SAT 9:30PM Rugby Club for a number of years in the Illawarra and at folk festivals around the country. THE HUMPHREYS Here’s a chance to learn tunes from The now folk singer/songwriter, crashed Ireland, Scotland, Italy, USA, France, The Humphreys is a new band of fun- his skateboard at the age of 13, leaving French Canada, Sweden, Spain, Australia loving fellows. Steve McClure and Brett him unable to play his drumkit and in a and beyond! Dancing is optional. Sergeant from My Secret Window are wheelchair for 4 months Joe taught himself Acoustic musicians are welcome to joined by Vic ‘the stick’ Jankulovski, guitar and unconsciously developed a join in with sheet music provided. Claudio ‘Mr Versatile’ Iacono and Humph indie/folk/pop/roots style which blend David D Bear De Santi on accordion to SAT 12PM Verandah together to produce his unique style. SAT 5:30PM Verandah create a fusion of blues, folk and trad. SUN 1:55PM Hindmarsh Park The lads are venturing into songs from GREEN’S DAIRY ANGEL Dougie Maclean, Leonard Cohen, The JOHN BROOMHALL ENSEMBLE Avett Brothers, Tim Rogers (from You Am I), Richard Thompson (Waltzing’s John has been a part of the Australian for Dreamers), Steve Earle’s Galway folk music scene for over thirty years. Girl, Bob Dylan songs, Cajun and He is a prolific writer and interpreter of some original songs! Get ready for a traditional music, whose songs have been musical stroll through the woods! BYO recorded at home and abroad. His albums honey and do not feed the Bears! include, Broken Hill MIner, Free as the SUN 10:55AM Hindmarsh Park Breeze, and Drifting Down the Darling. SAT 4PM Saddleback Sea Shanties JOE MUNGOVAN SUN 3:30PM Hindmarsh Park Big Seaside Singalong At the age of nine, a young Joe would never have imagined that begging his The Green’s Dairy Angel Ensemble is parents “for a drum kit for Christmas” KIAMA SEASIDE BUSH a contemporary acoustic band formed would pave his way into some of the ORCHESTRA in 2012 in Melbourne. Drawing stylistic most prestigious stages in Australia. Festivals are a great place to bring inspiration from country, bluegrass, musicians to play together! This is the aim of this orchestra. Led by David The Humphreys De Santi, there’s an open invitation for all acoustic musicians to join in. Sheet music will be provided. Come dressed with a nautical theme! FRI 9:15PM Uniting Church Hall Family Bush Dance LUCETTE

10 Lucette is a 16 year old singer-songwriter MIRIAM LIEBERMAN NO SUCH THING from the Illawarra. With influences such as Lisa Mitchell, Missy Higgins and Julia Stone, she will enrapture audiences with her sweet, melodic tones alongside the accompaniment of her guitar. With a strong passion for music, she performs a range of covers and story-book themed originals that will leave you enthralled and inspired. SUN 12:50PM Hindmarsh Park MIC CONWAY WITH PHIL DONNISON Lieberman is something of a renaissance No Such Thing is a group of musicians woman .. somehow she achieves the who play collected Australian dance In a circus of comedy, music and magic, almost impossible in blending patterned tunes. The band recreates the authentic Mic Conway and ukulele champion Phil western-ed pop writing with the earthy feel of the old time dance bands and Donnison present an hilarious array mystique of African rhythms and freaky will soon get your feet tapping. They of idiosyncratic songs that will make world instruments.” Sydney City News. a favourite of the dancing fraternity, your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split. Miriam is a singer songwriter who has playing monthly at Wongawilli and other Conway croons covers of “Winchester travelled the world in search of songs dances. They have appeared regularly Cathedral” and “It’s Only a Paper Moon”, and adventure. The result is “a rich cross at Illawarra, Cobargo, Kangaroo Valley, dispenses good advice (“Never Bite cultural hybrid” of music both uplifting Kiama and The National Folk Festivals. a Married Woman on the Thigh”) and in song and infectious in rhythm. She FRI 7:30PM Uniting Church Hall revisits Captain Matchbox’s biggest brings her 21 fishing line string African Family Bush Dance hit, “My Canary Has Circles Under harp guitar and captivating vocals. She’ll SAT 1:30PM Verandah Session His Eyes”. There’s magic, juggling, be playing songs from new album Birds SAT 4:30PM Uniting Church Hall cavorting and that trademark tongue-in- of the Moon and some old favourites. Tea Dance cheek sense of humour. Stripped back, FRI 8:45PM Rugby Club irreverent, and shameless... it’s surreal SAT 1:30PM Kendall vaudeville for crooning and swooning. SAT 3PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert SAT 2PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert SAT 4:30PM Norfolk SAT 3:30PM Rugby Club SAT 7:30PM Norfolk MICHAEL WAUGH Mic Conway

Michael Waugh’s insightful storytelling lyricism cuts to the emotional heart of everyday experience. His songs about life on an East Gippsland dairy farm and living in Melbourne are gut-wrenchingly honest and compellingly beautiful. Performing with Lindsay Martin (mandolin/ violin) and Kate Crowley (backing vocals), Michael’s two EPs, Heyfield Girl and Drafts, are now available. FRI 8PM Saddleback SAT 2.30PM Saddleback

11 PENNY HARTGERINK TRIO RAPT are a jazz edged folk trio. RUIDO FLAMENCO Sophisticated arrangements, sparkling vocals and musicianship with diverse instrumentation give strength to their own and others compositions. Rosie McDonald, MusicOz award winner has a strong rhythmic drive on guitar and bouzouki and a velvety rich alto voice. Ann Palumbo is a jazz influenced soprano, composer and versatile musician playing guitar, mandolin and double bass. Paul Laszlo is classically trained with a jazz/ improvisation bent and a leaning towards American mountain music and blues. Ruido create contemporary flamenco They will be launching their first CD. with a very unique twist. These musicians SAT 2PM Rugby Club dance, and the dancers play! There are SAT 3:45PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert no barriers in this amazing troupe. Their SAT 10PM Saddleback show is an explosion of colour and passion that fills your senses. Ruido flamenco Penny Hartgerink is best known around RAY MARSHALL & THE create gypsy ballads and tapping tunes the Illawarra as the lead singer of reggae/ BLUEGRASS DEPUTIES for their evocative performances. Ruido rock band Penny and the Mystics. Penny offers a beautiful twist on an is now returning to her folk roots in the ancient and magical world. form of a trio with local musicians Tess SUN 11:40AM Hindmarsh Park Hathaway (ukulele and vocals) and Izaac Blomley (lead guitar and vocals). RUSSELL HANNAH Performing a mixture of original tunes and their favourite folk and country songs this trio will mesmerise anyone who listens with their enchanting harmonies. FRI 10:30PM Saddleback SAT 1PM Saddleback SAT 6PM Norfolk The Deputies are a local bluegrass PURPLE PEOPLE group lead by Ray Marshall who has POLKA BAND been playing music for over 30 years and has always come up with a top Our own cuddly Sir Big Russ, aka This is a fun band! Musicians dressed line up of local bluegrass talent. Russell Hannah, was awarded an in purple playing polkas from all over SUN 12PM Hindmarsh Park the world. There’s an open invitation for Order of Australia Medal hence the Sir. acoustic musicians to join in. Sheet music RORY FAITHFIELD A life-long love of words has also led provided and something purple is essential! to co-authoring a book on Australian SAT 7PM Uniting Church Hall railway folklore, writing poetry, limericks and associating with other poets and yarn-spinners. However he still does RAPT remain a tormenter of accordion players and a lover of tripe. Russell will be hosting the Lunchtime and Evening Trad and Parody Concerts on Saturday. SAT 12PM Kendall Lunchtime Trad SAT 3PM Kendall Arvo Poets SAT 6PM Kendall Evening Poets Rory Faithfield is now a resident of South SAT 9PM Kendall Parody Concert, Western Australia after many years based with Dale Dengate in Ireland - Bruce Elder stated, “Faithfield inhabits the same rich musical world as Christy Moore, Luka Bloom and Glen SOUTHERN CROSS Hansard. His songs are wistful romantic BUSH BAND deeply felt beautifully crafted and sung with a voice that pours sincerity and emotion over every line and note” and that his fourth and latest album is “sublime”. FRI 8:45PM Norfolk SAT 12:30PM Rugby Club SAT 3:30PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert SAT 7PM Saddleback

12 The Southern Cross Bush Band was The Wollongong Welsh Choir was formed ZONDRAE KING formed in 1980 to proudly perform the in 1994 by Judith Overton to promote rich Australian heritage of songs, dances, Welsh culture in the Illawarra region. music and poetry. A popular dance band The choir performs in both English and that are renowned for their energetic dance Welsh. Under the leadership of its current music and rollicking bush songs. Southern Musical Director Michael Sweeney- Cross boasts over 100 years of dance Knapp, the choir’s repertoire ranges calling experience between their callers. from traditional Welsh hymns and folk In their workshop the band will present songs to popular songs from musicals. a number of original dances written by SUN 6PM Leagues Club their members over the years, as well as some Southern Cross favourites. WONGAWILLI SAT 11AM Rugby Club SAT 2:30PM Uniting Church Hall Dance SAT 10:15PM Verandah Session STRUNG SECRETS After discovering the world of Bush Poetry Emerging from the back streets of in 2002, Zondrae began writing Bush Bulli, Strung Secrets is a string rich Poetry and has been successful in both gumbo of old tunes made acoustic and written and performance competitions. new music presented with joy. Vocal With the support of her husband of 47 harmonies, cello and fiddle weave “Wongawilli is the pre-eminent group years, and sharing his knowledge of bush their way through the rhythmic pulse of performing Australian folk music in this life, she continues to write and perform. banjo, double bass, cajon and guitar country. The music they play is uniquely She recently competed in the ABPA SUN 2:25PM Hindmarsh Park Australian, but without any of the clichés reciting Championships. She has won both usually associated with Australian folk the Reciter and the Yarn Spinner of the WE CAME FOR DINOSAURS music. In the years they have been Year at the National Folk Festival, the performing, they have built an unequalled ‘Snowy Cup’ and placed second in the reputation for fine musicianship and ABC Radio FNQ poetry comp out of 283 entertainment, backed up by extensive entries. research into the traditional origins of SAT 10AM Saddleback Morning Poets the music and the people who played SAT 3PM Kendall Arvo Poets it in the past.“ Graham McDonald, former National Folk Festival Director and current NFSA Sound Archivist SAT 2:15PM Norfolk VOX FM Concert SUN 7:30PM Leagues Club

We Came for Dinosaurs and were bitterly Strung Secrets disappointed. Because dinosaurs are extinct. Unlike our music, which is fresh and all about living. Not long hatched from the incubator of university college life, Georgia (vocals and keyboard), Jack (guitar) and Chris (drums/cajon) are taking their first steps in the acoustic music scene and seeing how their soulful/insightful/ thoughtful (choose one or all?) originals might stop and make you listen, groove for a while, and help you along your way. SUN 1:15PM Hindmarsh Park WOLLONGONG WELSH CHOIR

2014 FOLK BY THE SEA 13 20th Anniversary Cobargo Folk Festival 27th, 28th Feb - 1st March, 2015

*50 wonderful acts *6 intimate venues the friendly festival Held at the Showground in the picturesque village *kids’ festival *art & craft only 2 hours from of Cobargo at multiple venues. *market stalls *poets’ breakfast and Sydney *session bar with a fabulous view *street performers *poetry competition *singing, dancing & instrument 17-19 October 2014 presented by the Yuin Folk Club Inc Club Folk Yuin the by presented www.cobargofolkfestival.com workshops in Australia’s most beautiful valley full dance program www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au Kiama Council is a proud sponsor of Folk by the Sea. We welcome the festival’s return to Kiama in 2014.

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NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL FIVE DAYS IN A perfect world

2-6 APRIL, 2015 | EXHIBITION PARK, CANBERRA Brilliant line-up of over 200 acts featuring styles as diverse as: ACOUSTIC BLUES ROOTS TRAD BLUEGRASS WORLD CELTIC GYPSY COUNTRY WWW.FOLKFESTIVAL.ORG.AU facebook.com/folkfestival twitter.com/natfolkfest

Towards 50 Fabulous Festivals! KIAMA VISITORS CENTRE

Located on Blowhole Point Road, the Kiama Visitors Centre is your one-stop shop for maps, brochures, souvenirs and of course local knowledge and recommendations from our fabulous staff and volunteers. Make sure you stop by and visit us while you are in town.

02 4232 3322 15 - 18 January 2 0 15 Pearl Anniversary www.kiama.com.au When you first arrive in our beautiful region you are captured by the picturesque rolling hills, the serenity of our beaches and panoramic views. Gerringong is simply one of the most delightful places in existence with a year round sense of holiday ease. A perfect smattering of eateries, beautiful shops including Australia’s Largest Independent Surf Shop, markets, wineries and a large & sweeping beach home to serious surfers, competitions and sand castle tournaments. Seven Mile Beach is a water lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find surf camps, paddle boarding, diving, wind surfing, fishing….the neat flat waves are ideal for kids& learners of all sorts. One of Australia’s best known phenomena’s is the Kiama Blowhole and the iconic Lighthouse catching the magnificent views, located on Blowhole Point Road. It’s the ocean edge that is perhaps Kiama’s biggest draw card. The harbour is nestled in the town centre and is home to many of our local tour attractions; you can take a charter boat and experience the thrill of catching your own fish, or perhaps take in a little whale watching. Heading back to the north of Kiama CBD, you will find the tranquil town of Minnamurra and Bombo Beach. A favourite location for boat fishermen heading out the open sea, kayaks and canoes, snorkelers , divers and lovers of fun in the sun. Beautiful country lanes will lead you into Jamberoo town, then only a short drive to the magical Minnamurra Falls and rainforest in the , Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk and the awesome Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water themed fun park in NSW. You can take in our whole seaside region from Minnamurra to Werri Beach by taking the Kiama Coast Walk wandering past headlands, rivers, Kiama town centre up to the Blowhole point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches & bays before winding up at Werri Beach. www.kiama.com.au

Folk by the Sea ORGANISING COMMITTEE Thanks to these volunteers from the Photography/Video: Graeme Morrison, Illawarra Folk Club! Liz Aitken, Heidi Vestergaard Chairman: Russell Hannah Office & Ticketing: Bruce & Robyn Jackson Festival Co-ordinators: Rod & Judy Cork Publicist: Nick Hartgerink Artist Accommodation: Judy Cork Sound & Stage Production: Artist Booking Committee: David De Santi, Samuel De Santi Russell Hannah, David De Santi, Stage Decoration: Lana Patrin Graeme Morrison Treasurer: Mark Doran Festival Bar: Graeme Morrison, Volunteer Management: Rod & Judy Cork Janet Barnes Marketing & Media: David De Santi, SOUVENIR PROGRAM Facebook & Social Media: Liz Aitken, CREDITS Sally Harris Design: Pedro Altuna, David De Santi MCs & Poetry: Russell Hannah Content: David De Santi, Russell Hannah

Join us next year! Folk by the Sea 25-27 September 2015 Artists Applications open February 2015 and close 30 March 2015 ILLAWARRA FOLK CLUB

The Illawarra Folk Club is celebrating its 36th year of existence. Formed in 1979, it is a ‘not for profit’ incorporated organisation The following information is applicable to dedicated to the presentation and preservation of our folklore all persons attending Folk by the Sea. and heritage in both its historical and evolving forms. Music, story telling, singing, poetry, collecting and dancing Conditions of Entry are all part of its activities and it has been running two • Festival wristband must be worn at all times. All concerts per month during all this time. Concerts are children must also have an wristband as well. generally held on the first Friday and third Saturdays of • Sound / Video recordings are not permitted without the prior written consent the month at the Wollongong City Diggers Club, though from the Festival Coordinators. sometimes special concerts are also held at the Wongawilli • No pets allowed on the site, except Hall. More recently it also presented the Folk Stage at registered dogs who have been the 2012 Viva La Gong festival and a series of Lunchtime approved by the festival organisers. Concerts at the Wollongong Art Gallery. Limitation of Liability It has produced a monthly newsletter for the past 35 years. • To the extent permitted by law, the Illawarra Folk The Club has provided support to a number of local artist Club inc. (IFC) shall not have any liability to you members who have produced recordings. It has also beyond the face value of the ticket purchased, assisted in providing folk performers to many community and plus any relevant per ticket service charge. charity events in the Illawarra. As well as providing an outlet The IFC shall not be liable for any loss of for local artists it brings many acclaimed artist from interstate enjoyment or wasted expenditure. IFC accepts no responsibility for any personal property loss, and overseas. damage or breakage howsoever occasioned. Since 1985 the Club has presented the Illawarra Folk Festival once in Wilton, 20 times in the village of Jamberoo Injury at events and now 9 times in Bulli during January. The festival has • The IFC is the promoter of this recreational grown from a humble beginning to being recognised as one event, the Folk by the Sea (FbtS). It utilises of Australia’s premiere folk festivals and the biggest in NSW. existing grounds, buildings, roadways and pathways, owned or leased from various It is also the largest continuing festival in Australia to be run organisations. It does so on a “as is basis” entirely by volunteers. and subject to existing faults (if any), the The Festival is a sub-committee of the Folk Club. It meets current condition and state of repair, of once month during the year and more often as the festival the grounds, buildings, roadways and approaches. pathways, so that to the extent permitted by law, IFC disclaims all liability for any Since 2005 the Club has also presented a smaller one day injuries or death sustained, however festival at the Jamberoo Valley Lodge. In 2013 this event caused, during the running of the FbyS. was moved to Kiama and has expanded to an event held • The IFC has tried to make the FbtS an over three days called Folk by the Sea. enjoyable and safe experience, please take care and stay alert at all times you If you are interested in helping with the Folk Club or are at the FbtS. If you or your minor are Festivals then contact us by calling 1300 887 034 or email injured immediately ask a volunteer for [email protected] assistance or directions to or first aid room or contact an emergency service. Folk Club membership forms are available from the website • You assume all risks whilst you attend or and the Festival Reception. participate at the FbtS, regardless of what activity you are involved in at the FbtS. www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au • By purchasing a ticket, or receiving a ticket as a performer, or as our guest, you www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au acknowledge and accept these terms and www.folkbythesea.com.au conditions in your personal capacity and on behalf of any other member of a band or group you are applying for, and for any accompanying minor. If you purchase tickets for a minor, you are responsible for their Are you enjoying the music? behaviour and safety whilst at the FbtS. Hear music like this all through the year! License, Ejection & Cancellation: No Redemption Value The Illawarra Folk Club is offering a • The IFC reserves the right, without refund SPECIAL FESTIVAL DEAL for NEW MEMBERS. of any amount paid, to refuse admission to, or eject, any person whose conduct the If you join the Illawarra Folk Club at the festival IFC, their agents, employees or contractors deems to be disorderly, who uses vulgar you can become a member for half price AND receive a or abusive language or who otherwise COMPLIMENTARY ticket to a folk club concert of your choosing fails to comply with any IFC directions in October/November 2014. concerning the management of the FbtS. • The FbtS is a licensed venue. In accordance All you need to do is complete a membership form with liquor licensing law, intoxicated persons are at the front office and pay $10 single or $15 family. not allowed to remain on licensed premises and will be asked to leave. No alcohol is permitted As a member of the folk club you will: to be brought into the licensed area of the • receive monthly newsletters informing you FbtS. Breach of any such terms and conditions of upcoming folk concerts will terminate your revocable licence to attend the event without refund or compensation. • be eligible for discount tickets to our • All persons attending the FbtS must hold a regular concerts valid ticket and display a valid armband. • The applicable law is that of New South Wales. • have regular updates of all folk club activities throughout the year 16 KIAMA VISITORS CENTRE

Located on Blowhole Point Road, the Kiama Visitors Centre is your one-stop shop for maps, brochures, souvenirs and of course local knowledge and recommendations from our fabulous staff and volunteers. Make sure you stop by and visit us while you are in town.

02 4232 3322 15 - 18 January 2 0 15 Pearl Anniversary www.kiama.com.au When you first arrive in our beautiful region you are captured by the picturesque rolling hills, the serenity of our beaches and panoramic views. Gerringong is simply one of the most delightful places in existence with a year round sense of holiday ease. A perfect smattering of eateries, beautiful shops including Australia’s Largest Independent Surf Shop, markets, wineries and a large & sweeping beach home to serious surfers, competitions and sand castle tournaments. Seven Mile Beach is a water lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find surf camps, paddle boarding, diving, wind surfing, fishing….the neat flat waves are ideal for kids& learners of all sorts. One of Australia’s best known phenomena’s is the Kiama Blowhole and the iconic Lighthouse catching the magnificent views, located on Blowhole Point Road. It’s the ocean edge that is perhaps Kiama’s biggest draw card. The harbour is nestled in the town centre and is home to many of our local tour attractions; you can take a charter boat and experience the thrill of catching your own fish, or perhaps take in a little whale watching. Heading back to the north of Kiama CBD, you will find the tranquil town of Minnamurra and Bombo Beach. A favourite location for boat fishermen heading out the open sea, kayaks and canoes, snorkelers , divers and lovers of fun in the sun. Beautiful country lanes will lead you into Jamberoo town, then only a short drive to the magical Minnamurra Falls and rainforest in the Budderoo National Park, Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk and the awesome Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water themed fun park in NSW. You can take in our whole seaside region from Minnamurra to Werri Beach by taking the Kiama Coast Walk wandering past headlands, rivers, Kiama town centre up to the Blowhole point then on towards the Little Blowhole passing more beaches & bays before winding up at Werri Beach. www.kiama.com.au

Folk by the Sea ORGANISING COMMITTEE Thanks to these volunteers from the Photography/Video: Graeme Morrison, Illawarra Folk Club! Liz Aitken, Heidi Vestergaard Chairman: Russell Hannah Office & Ticketing: Bruce & Robyn Jackson Festival Co-ordinators: Rod & Judy Cork Publicist: Nick Hartgerink Artist Accommodation: Judy Cork Sound & Stage Production: Artist Booking Committee: David De Santi, Samuel De Santi Russell Hannah, David De Santi, Stage Decoration: Lana Patrin Graeme Morrison Treasurer: Mark Doran Festival Bar: Graeme Morrison, Volunteer Management: Rod & Judy Cork Janet Barnes Marketing & Media: David De Santi, SOUVENIR PROGRAM Facebook & Social Media: Liz Aitken, CREDITS Sally Harris Design: Pedro Altuna, David De Santi MCs & Poetry: Russell Hannah Content: David De Santi, Russell Hannah

Join us next year! Folk by the Sea 25-27 September 2015 Artists Applications open February 2015 and close 30 March 2015