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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 1 30/3/21 2:47 pm We acknowledge the traditional owners of the Noongar boodjar nation and we pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and future of the Binjareb/ Pinjarup language group.

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Welcome to Fairbridge Festival 3 Venues 4 Map 6 Music Program 8 Street Performers 27 Special Events, Talks and Workshops 30 Dance Program 38 Backlot Program 43 Youth Arts Space 48 Children's Program 50 Paper Scissors Rock 54 Act Belong Commit Fairbridge Festival Quest 56 Access and Inclusion 58 Essential Information 60

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 2 30/3/21 2:47 pm Welcome to Fairbridge 2021 Crikey, what a ride the last year has been. for itself, but here I want to speak for the At times, I truly thought it would be years team. From our General Manager Stuart before we arrived at this moment, and MacLeod who has guided us through an yet here we are. And here we are with absolute maelstrom to get here, to my a SELL OUT and what I believe is the brilliant program team, my co workers in greatest showcase of Western Australian the Core Operations Group (Maisie Glen folk, world and roots music, dance, kid’s and Lou Vermeulen), to our stalwart and entertainment, craft and workshops that super-skilled Area Managers, production the State HAS EVER SEEN! I honestly crews and the horde of dedicated and cannot think of another moment when lovely volunteers, I thank you whole such a massive core of local artistic heartedly. expression has ever gathered in one spot. Dig deep in the program and remember The festival this year will be a collective to explore the small corners. The big embrace of “us”, of Western Australia stages are packed with wonderful events and its expansive and expanding creative but as always, the festival is layered like talent. One hundred and forty three the best cake imaginable and some truly acts in total, comprising of hundreds great flavours await you in the detail. and hundreds of individual artists. It is set to be a defining moment of pride Rod Vervest, and a genuine celebration of resilience, Fairbridge Festival cooperation and determination; no more Artistic Director so than from the people I work with to deliver it. The festival program will speak

Patrons

Bernard Ben Elton Lucky Gina Andrew Carney Multi award- Oceans Williams Winton West Australian winning Grammy Award-winning Award-winning award winning international award-winning Nyungar Australian folk troubadour raconteur, musician and singer- singer- playwright and radio songwriter songwriter author presenter 3

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 3 30/3/21 2:47 pm VENUES Backlot Off the main drag and in the woods behind Nightingale Cottage, Backlot is a festival within a festival. Here you’ll find our youth program for ages 13+, a delightful medley of inspired music, crafty crafts and hands-on workshops. Backlot is home to the Youth Arts Space and the Seedbox, a chill-out zone. Chapel Located at the top of Market Street and adjacent to the food stalls area, Chapel is a wonderous, serene place where magic moments happen. This beautiful acoustic venue is ideal for vocal and intimate music concerts. The adjoining lawns provide a great place to relax and watch the festival go by. Clubhouse A beloved venue of history and memory, the Clubhouse is the home of intimate concerts with an emphasis on traditional music and special musical presentations, including Fairbridge Exclusives. The Village Museum can be found in the East Wing. Club West Dance Located in the west wing of the Clubhouse building, Club West houses our dance workshop program. From Friday afternoon, right throughout Saturday and Sunday, come along to enjoy festival artists revealing the tricks of their trade. Centre Koort Our newest venue, Centre Koort is the place to find all manner of delights in a relaxed bar/club atmosphere. Featuring everything from the spectacular to the hilarious, this venue has something for everyone. Kaleidoscope Provides all day entertainment for the younger ones (Mums and Dads too!). Find us east of Clubhouse (museum end) and behind the swimming pool. Kaleidoscope now has some programming in the evenings – wander over in the evening for concerts that range from comedy, to folk and world music. Loft Upstairs at the Clubhouse, the Loft is the home for workshops and low key, quiet acoustic shows. The entrance to this small and intimate venue is located across from Ruby’s Garden Bar. There is strictly no food or drink allowed and please leave your shoes at the door.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 4 30/3/21 2:47 pm Mandja Opposite Gus’s Bar and near the Chapel food stall area, Mandja (Noongar for meeting place) is our main concert venue and home to spectacular live music shows. Head here for the large-scale festival moments, combined concerts, spectacular evening shows and dancing.

Paper Scissors Rock Located under the trees opposite Kaleidoscope, this space offers hands on art and creative workshops for children of all ages. You will find Face Painting nearby too!

Wandju Wandju is a new venue, designed as a quiet zone where people of all ages can retreat to for relaxation and get away from the hustle and bustle of the festival. Perfect for people with any sensory challenges or who just need some down time.

BARS Gus’ Bar Centrally located opposite Mandja and the catering area, Gus’ Bar is a Fairbridge Festival institution and absolute festival favourite. This is where you meet up with friends old and new and rub shoulders with artists!

Centre Koort Bar Attached to our newest venue, Centre Koort Bar offers a great view of the stage and serves up frosty beverages and hot tasty meals for one and all.

Peacock Bar Introduced in 2019 and located at Artist Central, the Peacock Bar is a late- night session and impromptu jamming space. Like the peacocks that inhabit the vicinity, the raucous and the beautiful combine in a lively and colourful expression.

Ruby’s Garden Bar Nestled up near The Chapel, Ruby’s Garden Bar is a popular spot to enjoy a drink and enjoy a meal under the shade of the beautiful trees. Visit Ruby’s Garden Bar for a relaxed drink and chat.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 5 30/3/21 2:47 pm EMERGENCY N FESTIVAL PRECINCT | NO SMOKING AREA ASSEMBLY AREA 1 ROADWAY (NO VEHICLE ACCESS) FIELDS FIELDS EMERGENCY CAMPING CAMPING FOOTPATH ASSEMBLY AREA YOUTH BACKLOT 2 MARKETS GATE ARTS SPACE SEEDBOX VENUE

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PONY RIDES TRANQUILA ARTIST CAMPING FIELDS CAMPING LICENSED VENUE VEHICLE ACCESS WANDJU CHAPEL POINT OF RUBY’S 26 P INTEREST GARDEN 12 6 7 8 9 10 11

SENSORY LEGEND FESTIVAL SHOP 27 MANDJA EARMUFFS AVAILABLE PAPER GUS’S BAR 13 AT VENUE SCISSORS FESTIVAL HQ ROCK INFO DESK MOTHER HEN’S COOP 17 QUIET SPACE VOLUNTEER CENTRAL 18 KIDS REGISTRATION FOOD AREA - KALEIDOSCOPE POOL STRONG SMELLS (CLOSED) 19 CENTRE 22 WANDJU - QUIET KOORT PLAYGROUND BAR CENTRE SPACE KOORT CLUBHOUSE KINGSLEY PARK 24 25 CLUB WEST DANCE 23

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1 Barbara Rowley House 8 Wolfe 15 Glasgow 22 Lister 2 Oxford 9 Raleigh 16 Livingstone 23 Scratton Lodge ENTRANCE 3 Nightingale 10 Hudson 17 Newton 24 Jenner P 4 Evelyn 11 Darwin 18 Forrest 25 Elliot’s Nest CAMPSITE TOILETS ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS FIRST AID POTABLE WATER FOOD ACROD PARKING ACCESSIBLE ACCESSIBLE 5 Saumarez 12 Lawley 19 Cook 26 Fairbridge House SHOWERS CAMPING 6 Clive 13 Middlemore 20 Nelson 27 Heath

COTTAGES 7 Shakespeare 14 Kitchener 21 Rhodes 28 Belfast

FestivalFB ACCOM 2021 Map Program 2021.indd Mar25_148 1 x 210mm.indd 6 30/3/21 2:47 pm 28/3/21 9:09 pm EMERGENCY N FESTIVAL PRECINCT | NO SMOKING AREA ASSEMBLY AREA 1 ROADWAY (NO VEHICLE ACCESS) FIELDS FIELDS EMERGENCY CAMPING CAMPING FOOTPATH ASSEMBLY AREA YOUTH BACKLOT 2 MARKETS GATE ARTS SPACE SEEDBOX VENUE

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COTTAGES 7 Shakespeare 14 Kitchener 21 Rhodes 28 Belfast

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Alchemy Art Quartet Anninora Chapel Clubhouse Sat 5.30 – 6.15pm Sat 4.15pm – 5.00pm Alchemy Art Quartet came together Sun 11.45am - 12.15pm through a shared passion to Anninora play pizzica music that communicate, express, and create originates from the Apulia subregion performances of meaning and wonder. in Italy and relates to the bite of the This string quartet aims to share cultural tarantula. Come to dance! conversation, developing projects that explore a variety of styles and musical languages from around the world.

Ashlea Reale And The Outlaws Andrew Winton Centre Koort Fri 4.30pm – 5.15pm Clubhouse Clubhouse Sun 8.30pm – 9.30pm Sun 7.30pm – 8.15pm Perennial favourite, Andrew Winton will Get ready to get dark and dirty as Ashlea stomp, holler and dazzle as he unleashes Reale and the Outlaws bring to life tales a force of hook-driven songs from his of bushrangers, convicts and outlaws arsenal of original material and quirky portrayed in beautifully told stories covers. engulfed in rich vocals and folklore.*

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 8 30/3/21 2:47 pm Axel Carrington B.R. Dalton WAMI-award winning axeman. Axel's Chapel work touches upon references as diverse Fri 8.30pm – 9.15pm as Joni Mitchell, John Fahey, Carson Centre Koort McCullers & harsh Victorian winters, all Sun 11.30am – 12.15pm played in his style melding folk, classical, With a voice that will make hairs stand on jazz and sound collage, framed through end, Bryan R Dalton’s music dives deep his open tuned guitar. into heartache immigration and Irish/ Australian history. His live shows leave the (See Special Events for playing times) audience in no doubt that they have just witnessed something extraordinary.

Ballpoint Penguins Centre Koort Barrelhouse Blues Fri 3.30pm – 4.15pm Centre Koort Sat 5.45pm – 6.45pm Fri 8.45pm – 9.30pm The Ballpoint Penguins first waded ashore Sun 6pm – 6.45pm in Perth seventeen years ago and have Join Grammy Award winning pedal steel crafted a huge repertoire since then. guitarist Lucky Oceans and his team of The Ballpoint Penguins will experience a vagabonds for an evening of raucous planned extinction at Fairbridge Festival. barrelhouse blues. Including Spirit of If you haven’t caught them before, this is Fringe winner and jazz/blues vocalist your last chance! Jessie Gordon alongside guitarist Bill Lawrie of Tin Dog fame.

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Bernard Carney, OAM Bluegrass - Chapel Americana Session Sun 12.30pm – 1.15pm Peacock Bar Songwriter, choir leader, rock ‘n roller, Sat 9pm – 11pm Beatlemaniac and Festival Patron, The Peacock Bar bursts into life music Bernard Carney celebrates his forty-fifth as various festival musicians and punters year in the music business this year. His gather to jam on blistering bluegrass and distinctive ragtime guitar style and songs Americana songs and tunes. of humour and emotional power have won him many fans and awards.*

Bluegrass Slow Jam With Bluegrass Parkway Tom & The Lost Cores Centre Koort Peacock Bar Fri 6.30pm & Sun 2.45pm Sat 7.15pm – 8.30pm Clubhouse | Sat 10pm Join Tom and The Lost Cores for a Loads of fun, powerful music and an Slowjam and singalong, playing traditional authentic bluegrass experience are bluegrass songs and tunes at a casual guaranteed! With over three decades pace. Bring your acoustic instruments of performance together, this band has and play along, have a sing, or just collected about as much experience in indulge in a toe-tap in a friendly relaxed traditional bluegrass music as you can environment. get, and it shows on stage.

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 10 30/3/21 2:47 pm Brassika Bustamento Backlot Mandja Sat 3.10pm – 3.45pm Sat 11.15pm – 12.15am Centre Koort Nicky Bomba has jumped on his musical Sun 4.45pm – 5.30pm boat again to deliver a party filled island Freo band Brassika play a brand of adventure with his band BUSTAMENTO. heavy soul, jazz and pop. From floating A tropical shaking six-piece that pays melodies, large horns, and laid-back homage to the upbeat rhythms of the break beats to infectious pop grooves, Caribbean, covering the Calypso, Mento, the 7-piece combine a world of influences Early Reggae and Ska styles. to capture a deeply idiosyncratic and personal sound.

Cecilia Brandolini Chordial Tones Centre Koort Clubhouse Sun 1.45pm – 2.30pm Sun 11.00am – 11.30am With celestial piano and vocals, this Chordial Tones is a choir made up of messy-haired act spouts rhythmic and women who love to sing, socialize & have emotional art that is as evocative as it is fun! All levels of experience are accepted. catchy. She will have you clapping and singing along in no time.*

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Ciaran O’sullivan Diggin The Jig Chapel Centre Koort Sat 8.45pm – 9.30pm Sat 1.45pm – 2.30pm Sun 12.45pm – 1.30pm Diggin the Jig is a fiddle-based dance Originally from Donegal in the northwest band from Denmark, WA that showcases of Ireland, Ciaran moved to Perth in 2011. the vitality and energy of traditional and His debut album is due for release in July contemporary Celtic tunes with some this year and will be a collection of folks favourites from the Americas and our songs, mainly from his home country. original collection.

Craig Sinclair & David & Liz Rivett The Southern Lights Chapel Centre Koort Fri 4.00pm – 4.45pm Fri 7.30pm – 8.15pm Loft Clubhouse Sun 12.15pm – 1.00pm Sun 1.45pm – 2.30pm David and Liz perform as a duo or with Loft | Sat 1.00pm – 1.30pm extra musicians. Their music ranges & Sat 4.00pm – 5.00pm from traditional Australian/Irish folk and For the past 20 years, journeyman Craig country music to original jazz/blues Sinclair has been plying his unique blend influenced songs and tunes. David writes of fingerstyle acoustic and lap style guitar and sings, and Liz harmonises the original and story-telling folk/blues to audiences songs. across WA and Australia.*

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 12 30/3/21 2:47 pm Dilip & The Davs Eastwinds Centre Koort Clubhouse Sat 9.15pm – 10.15pm Sat 8.30pm – 9.15pm Irresistibly joyous music from Freo for This is a performance that uses the folks who like multi-genre energetic intimate space of the venue to take an ex- rhythms, classy songs and engaging ploratory dive into how the breath creates virtuosity. The Davs are celebrating 15 an extraordinary pallet of sound among years of regular live music and are eager these three very different and unique wind to share their joyful vibes with festival players. goers this year at Fairbridge.

Fiona Rea & Grand Fairbridge Classics Remedy In The Chapel Centre Koort Chapel Fri 5.30pm – 6.15pm Sat 1.00pm – 2.15pm Sat 3.45pm – 4.30pm In a first for Fairbridge Festival, partner Chapel organisation Cappuccino Concerts Sat 7.45pm – 8.30pm embarks on its maiden voyage in the Irish tunes and songs to get you dancing, Chapel. Curated by Rob and Irina Cowell, old songs and originals to break your the program features the wonderful blend heart. Fiona Rea on vocal, guitar and of Helen Brown (Soprano) and David bodhran, Jon Edwards on mandolin, Wickham (piano). Enjoy a repertoire bouzouki and Brett Hardwick on banjo, bridging the gap between Folk, World mandolin and guitar. Music, Opera and Classical.

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Hardey Mcmurrick Kind Iris Chapel | Fri 5.00pm – 5.45pm Loft | Sun 2.30pm – 3.30pm Loft | Sun 3.45pm – 4.30pm Mandja | Sun 7.00pm – 7.15pm Using resonator guitar, banjo, banjolele, Iris are a six-woman mostly a ‘Capella harmonica, double bass and voice, the group who are growing gracefully old in Hardey McMurrick Kind conjure a sound front of their adoring fans, having been that illustrates Hardey McMurrick's singing and making music together for reflections on life both playful & personal. nearly 20 years!

Jessie Gordon John Barrett & Mark Turner Loft | Fri 8.15pm – 8.45pm Chapel Clubhouse | Sun 2.45pm – 3.30pm Fri 10.30pm – 11.15pm John’s guitar-driven hooks, drifting Sun 4.45pm – 5.30pm melodies and warm vocal tones show Mark Turner and Jessie Gordon have traces of Elliott Smith and Neil Young. His known each other since he was a mere songs are at once personal and universal, slip of a 13-year-old and she was a weaving stories from threads of his Irish willowy redhead avoiding the sun at all roots and lessons in life from a new land. opportunities. 20 years of friendship later, music is the cornerstone of their lives.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 14 30/3/21 2:48 pm Fo’c’s’le Firkins Frank’s Fishtank Gus’ Bar & Eloise Gougoux Sat 6.45pm – 7.15pm Backlot | Sun 2.15pm – 3.00pm Sat 9.45pm – 10.00pm Frank’s Fish Tank and Eloise Gougoux Sun 6.15pm – 7.00pm are two young Fremantle based singer WA’s oldest and longest-surviving a songwriters, Frank hailing from the south cappella shanty team that formed to west region, and Eloise from Quebec City. perform at the 1985 National Folk A concoction of country, folk, blues and Festival. To mark the 35th anniversary soul inspired melodies, transporting of their maiden voyage, seven original audiences to a dream like state.* members bring their authentic hardcore seafaring songs and work shanties to Fairbridge Festival.

Gina Williams And Guy Ghouse With Russell Holmes Glenn Swift & The Dolce Quartet Loft | Sun 11am – 12pm Mandja | Sat 1.45pm – 2.30pm Chapel | Sat 10.45pm – 11.30pm & Sun 8.05pm – 8.50pm (Just Gina & Guy) Glenn Swift is back for all reasons and all Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse have firmly seasons. Performing funny (and slightly established a reputation for bringing a dark) bedtime stories for kids, a workshop fresh modern take on ancient traditions, in Alexander Technique for performers merging evocative sounds and poignant and others; he is also including Edgar stories with that incredibly beautiful Allan Poe's, the Tell-Tale Heart, brought to voice. This year, they are joined by the life accompanied by ethereal lyre music.* prodigious jazz pianist Russell Holmes and the elegant Dolce Quartet.

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Jones Of Ark Kat Wilson Clubhouse | Fri 7.00pm – 7.45pm Kat Wilson’s unique and beguiling voice Kaleidoscope | Sat 9.00pm – 9.45pm is entirely her own. Her songs effortlessly Jones of ARK heartlessly explore music fuse pop with coastal blues and just a genres and use them mercilessly in their dash of folk, and she has ability to shred observational witty ditties, bringing a on her guitar with the best of them. deep understanding of the shallow human (See Special Events for playing times) condition.

John Bennett With John Ralph David Hyams Centre Koort | Sat 10.30am – 11.15pm Chapel | Fri 6.00pm – 6.45pm Loft | Sun 1.15pm – 2.00pm & Sun 11.30am – 12.15pm John’s songs and tunes reflect the From Bidyadanga in WA’s Kimberley diversity of music influences from a country, John Bennett has emerged as lifetime of playing. Songs of social a singer-songwriter with an astounding comment, love songs, comedy songs, ability to transport listeners to his home chorus songs, traditional songs and tunes country and transcend cultural barriers. from the UK and Australia.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 16 30/3/21 2:48 pm Khin Myint Kohesia Ensemble Loft Centre Koort Fri 7.45pm – 8.15pm Sat 2.45pm – 3.30pm Chapel Mandja Sun 2.30pm – 3.15pm Sun 4.00pm – 4.45pm Multi-award-winning Burmese-Australian Led by award-winning bassist Kate songwriter Khin Myint creates a warm Pass and featuring some of Perth’s best mixture of intimacy and intensity with his musicians, the Kohesia Ensemble are baritone vocals and unusual storytelling. combining the sounds of Persian ney, saz A past favourite at Fairbridge and Nannup, and oud with jazz instruments for a truly Khin returns after many years away, unique listening experience. bringing a whole new repertoire.

Lemon Myrtle Major Swing Chapel Centre Koort Sun 1.30pm – 2.15pm Sat 7.15pm – 8.00pm South West WA singer-songwriter and Sun 3.45pm – 4.30pm storyteller Lemon Myrtle gets stoked on Major Swing Project explores a modern being together, and stuff that is good for variant of the 1930’s Manouche inspired the soil and soul. Her lyrics celebrate gypsy sound, with the music being heavily community, explore fear and relish human influenced by Django Reinhardt and the warmth.* Hot Club of France

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Marlee Morris Mucky Duck Bush Band Club West Dance Clubhouse Sun 2.00pm – 3.00pm Sun 5.30pm – 6.15pm Marlee Morris are relative newcomers to Western Australia’s own ‘legendary” Bush the Australian Morris scene, but individual Band, performing since 1974; playing and members have a wealth of dancing singing a wide selection of traditional and experience. They have made quite an contemporary Australian bush ballads impression with their energetic and and song. precise interpretation of traditional Morris Dancing.

Nine Mile Hill Loft Natalie D-Napoleon Sat 12.30pm – 1.00pm Chapel Sat 9.15pm – 10.00pm Sat 10.45am – 11.30am Recently formed Albany ensemble Nine After spending ten years based in the Mile Hill forge a sound that is rich in neo- USA, Natalie D-Napoleon has returned classical folk and Americana. Storytelling home to Fremantle. She is a chart- meets refined playing, lush acoustic topping singer songwriter and nationally textures and tight ensemble playing. recognised poet.*

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 18 30/3/21 2:48 pm Perth Scottish Fiddlers Phil Gray’s Poets Mandja Breakfast Fri 8.15pm – 8.45pm Centre Koort Take in the rich and extensive violin Sat 8.30am – 10.00am and dance repertoire of Scotland, both Sun 8.30am – 10.00am traditional and contemporary! The group Phil started as a solo performer in Folk comprises fiddles, cellos, bass, piano, Music, originally playing at the famed guitar and accordion, as well as the Stables Hayloft in Malcolm Street Perth occasional mandolin and whistle. during the ‘70s. After moving to the Bush, he continued playing music and meeting larger than life characters in many varying situations.

Red Sea Pedestrians Kaleidoscope Fri 9.00pm – 9.45pm Clubhouse Providence Gospel Choir Sun 6.30pm – 7.15pm Clubhouse Originally formed in 1994, Red Sea Fri 11.15pm – 12.00am Pedestrians bring Klezmer, the traditional A “no audition” community choir formed Jewish music spanning Eastern Europe, in 2016 for the Perth Fringe Festival, through Middle East to New York Jazz, to the group have just performed 4 sold audiences all over the world, and other out nights at their fifth Fringe, with their countries too. show 'Nobody Knows - Gospel Songs of Freedom for a Locked-down World'

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Richard Walley’s Six Rob Snarski & Shane Seasons With Junkadelic O’mara Clubhouse | Sat 11.30am – 12.30pm Chapel Mandja | Sat 5.45pm – 6.45pm Sat 9.45pm – 10.30pm Centre Koort | Sat 11.45pm – 12.45pm Centre Koort (Junkadelic only) Sun 12.30pm – 1.15pm The Six Seasons Concert is a collection Rob Snarski is the velvet-voiced of original songs for the six Noongar troubadour and singer from the multi-Aria Seasons - Makuru, Djilba, Kambarang, nominated Blackeyed Susans. Birak, Bunuru and Djeran. The songs use He is joined by acclaimed Australian different musical genres including Blues, guitarist and producer Shane O’Mara. Choral, Jazz, Reggae, Funk, Rock and Hip-hop.

Scottish Stramash Ross Vegas - Recurrence Community Group Kaleidoscope Peacock Bar | Sat 5.00pm – 7.00pm Fri 8.00pm – 8.45pm Sat 8.00pm – 8.45pm Scottish Stramash started out in 2018 with the sole purpose of sharing and Recurrence is a live-looped a-cappella playing tunes from Scotland, Cape Breton hip-hop song-cycle, incorporating beat- and Ireland with like-minded musicians. box, spoken word, and stand-up comedy, Instruments include fiddles, small pipes, exploring the patterns that govern our accordionists, whistle, mandolin, guitars lives and our universe, from cells to and vocals. galaxies, from history to our heartbeat.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 20 30/3/21 2:48 pm Sea Swallow Selfless Orchestra Chapel | Sat 2.45pm – 3.30pm Mandja | Fri 10.15pm – 11.15pm Loft | Sat 5.15pm – 6.00pm Backlot | Sun 6.15pm – 7.00pm Claire Moodie and Bill Lawrie are a folk Selfless Orchestra creates spaces duo from Fremantle. The past couple in which hope and despair co-exist, of years they have lived and worked inspiring and educating audiences about in Broome Western Australia, and in social and environmental justice through Glasgow, Scotland. Their songs explore uncompromising musical performance their travels and the times. and live cinematic visuals.

Soukouss Internationale Spirit Of Alba Backlot | Fri 11.45pm – 12.30am Centre Koort | Sat 10.30pm – 11.30pm Mandja | Sat 10.00pm – 11.00pm Mandja | Sun 5.00pm – 6.00pm With members hailing from Mozambique, With instrumental material that mixes Cuba, Reunion Island, Zimbabwe, Kenya, traditional Scottish themes with Zambia, UK, Sierra Leone and Australia, contemporary influences, their bold but SOUKOUSS INTERNATIONALE deliver an sensitive arrangements are driven along authentic, colourful and energetic show by strong rhythmic patterns. Spirit of Alba celebrating the iconic Congolese musical portray a strong sense of their heritage style known as ‘soukouss’. and affinity with Scotland.

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Steve Hensby Band Stringybach Centre Koort | Fri 9.45pm – 10.30pm Chapel Mandja | Sun 9.15pm – 10.15pm Sat 9.45am – 10.30am Steve Hensby Band are splitting at the From Bach to the Beatles, Renaissance to seams with an assault to the musical Ragtime. StringyBach began life planning senses with elements of funk, soul, ska, to play a lot of music by Bach, discovered world, a sprinkle of psychedelia and that was a challenge, and resorted to a dash of folk. The 8-piece ensemble playing music that uses many of the notes features a healthy sized horn section and that Bach used. is very danceable!

Taasha Coates The Albany Shantymen Mandja | Fri 9.00pm – 9.45pm Gus’ Bar | Fri 9.45pm – 10.15pm Chapel | Sat 6.45pm – 7.30pm Sat | 5.00pm – 5.45pm & Singer, songwriter and multi- 9.30pm – 9.45pm instrumentalist Taasha Coates was the From all walks of life and many different voice of multiple ARIA Award winning countries, The Albany Shantymen have folk-rock band The Audreys. Switching taken diverse musical journeys to arrive between piano, guitar and ukulele, together as a shanty group with influences Taasha performs songs from her solo from punk, choral, heavy metal, trad folk, album, the odd cover and a solid dose rugby and shower songs. of Audreys hits.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 22 30/3/21 2:48 pm The Bambuseae Rhythm The Beez Section Centre Koort Mandja Sat 8.15pm – 9.00pm Sat 7.15pm – 8.00pm Sun 10.00pm – 10.45pm Sun 7.35pm – 7.45pm Fairbridge Festival favourites, The Beez Retro-Futuristic PsychFunk & Cinematic are a veritable pop-up music shop. It’s Disco with a dash of Blues Rock lyricism Country and Bluegrass fused with Berlin and attitude to boot, this charismatic gang Cabaret. It’s prog-rock meets post-punk. of carousers have only one thing in mind; It’s…The Beez! dancing your worries into oblivion.

The Black Chooks The Justin Walshe Mandja Folk Machine Sat 12.30pm – 1.15pm Clubhouse Over a span of eleven years, the “chooks’ Sat 11.00pm – 12.00am (about a dozen of them!) have grown The Folk Machine is a sprawling acoustic and maintained a collaborative ethos storm of bluegrass instruments and wild and established a working repertoire of storytelling with an irrepressible sense of hundreds of tunes from all over the world. humour and showmanship. From brooding convict tales to barnstorming bluegrass, they are notorious for their mischievous and rowdy live shows.

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The Liquid Project The Men Of The West Backlot Mandja | Fri 7.15pm – 8.00pm Sat 4.00pm – 4.45pm Chapel | Sun 3.45pm – 4.30pm Centre Koort Bearded and bare-faced buffoons Sun 11.00pm – 12.00am present a unique vocal brand of pointless The Liquid Project is a seemingly ever- grandeur, magnificent manhomerie, hat- expanding large ensemble that looks to wearing hilarity and poignant pathos, connect both hearts, minds and dancing while singing a range of ancient Georgian shoes with "party vibes beneath a socially table-songs alongside originals and conscious message" played through the their own special versions of well-known medium of, Disco, Neo-Soul, Rock favourites. and Jazz.

THE ROGUES The Rose Parker Trio Chapel | Fri 7.00pm - 7.45pm Centre Koort Centre Koort | Sat 12.30pm – 1.15pm Sun 8.45pm – 9.45pm The Rose Parker Trio combines the The ROGUES play a gut-withering and undeniable talents of Perth folk, blues hard-driving brand of folk-rock, drawing and roots darlings Rose Parker, David upon (with the greatest respect) the Hyams and Roy Martinez. Parker weaves timeless Pogues repertoire of traditional, images into your soul, from folk whisperer rebel and contemporary music and song. to gospel belter.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 24 30/3/21 2:48 pm The Wayward Earls The Whistling Kites Clubhouse With a passion for the pre-bluegrass folk Fri 8.45pm – 9.30pm music of the Appalachian Mountains, Rusty rags and battered old blues all The Whistling Kites feature toe-tapping rolled together in a monochrome melange guitar rhythms, old-time fiddle tunes and of lost show tunes, the “earls” play a clawhammer banjo. wayward brand of yesteryear music with a (See Special Events for playing times) common ingredient, “swing”.

The Witchy Djypsies Trio Fáilte Centre Koort Chapel Fri 11.00pm – 12.00am Fri 9.30pm – 10.15pm From the deep forest of Witchcliffe, this Sat 11.45am – 12.30pm seven-piece they have been putting the Margaret Schlink (fiddle and viola), gypsy fire into dance floors everywhere. Fiona Davidson (fiddle) and Krista Low (cello) are three musicians from diverse backgrounds who explore the wonderful and varied Scottish fiddle repertoire with the special sound of a string trio.

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Wasamba!! Carnival West Australian Mandolin Drummers Orchestra Mandja Mandja Sat 8.30pm – 9.30pm Sun 1.30pm – 2.15pm Wasamba!! is a diverse, Fremantle-based, The West Australian Mandolin Orchestra community-driven drumming group that (WAMO) was founded in 1976. The has been entertaining audiences locally, ensemble specialises in performing music nationally & internationally since 2003. written specifically for the plucked string Founded on the premise that anyone can family of instruments. These in include drum, Wasamba!! is inclusive at its core. mandolin, mandola, guitar and bass.

Afrotonic Mandja Sun 10.15am – 11.00am Afrotonic Dance & Fitness workshops provide a full body workout whilst giving you the freedom to express yourself to the powerful beat of West African music. The workshop is always preceded by a short fun high energy performance! Come on and shake all your worries away!!!

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Wasamba Drum Lights Chapel corner Fri 8.20pm – 8.40pm Witness the spectacle of WASAMBA’s drum light show on Chapel Corner. Loud, bright and stunningly visual.

Baba Yaga’s Dream Yurt Explore the subconscious mind in Baba Yaga’s Dream Yurt. Each participant will be invited to visit a resonant moment of their own, after which they will be gifted with a creative response by the Yurt dwellers. This is an individual, gifted experience. Next to Chapel Lawn. Mad Tatters Morris The award-winning Mad Tatters Morris team perform traditional & vigorous dances from English villages along the Welsh border.

Marlee Morris Marlee Morris are relative newcomers to the Australian Morris scene, but individual members have a wealth of dancing experience. They have made quite an impression with their energetic and precise interpretation of traditional Morris Dancing Perth Morris Men Australia’s oldest Morris dancing side, the Perth Morris Men are accompanied by musicians playing melodeon, whistle, pipe and tabor (a type of drum).

The Fair Maids Of Perth The Fair Maids of Perth performs dances which are said to have been started in the 19th Century by textile mill workers of the English counties of Cheshire, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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Championing all forms of contemporary music being made here in WA

WAM proudly supports the Act Belong Commit Fairbridge Festival Quest Youth Songwriting Competition

IF ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE, THIS FIND YOUR NEXT ONE’S YOURS WAAPA offers nationally recognised training for certificate, diploma and INSTRUMENT advanced diploma courses across a AT ZENITH variety of disciplines including: ACTING DANCE MUSIC MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTION & DESIGN

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Arthur Leggett: In Conversation With Bernard Carney Clubhouse | Sat 9.00am – 10.00am Get lost in some bush poetry with a survivor of the Battle of Crete (May - June 1941), believed now to be the only one. Writing and reciting verse most of his adult life, Arthur has plenty of poignant, beautiful stories to tell.

Meet Axel Carrington The Loft | Sat 2.15pm – 3.15pm “Clock without Hands” is the 3rd solo album from Axel. Come and listen to selected tracks and hear some history and insight to his work.

Singing The Spirit Chapel | Sun 9.30am – 11.00am The Fairbridge Chapel is sweetest place to sing! Hosted by Jenny Simpson, Singing the Spirit is part concert/part singalong and will feature a line-up of some of the festival's most loved performers. Get there nice and early and settle in for some sweeeeeet harmonies!

Ukulele Song Sessions Clubhouse | Fri 5.30pm – 6.30pm Loft | Sat 7.30pm – 8.30pm Inclusive and inspiring ukulele workshops with the Elderberries

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 30 30/3/21 2:48 pm Hot Toddy Presents The Bushfire Suite & The Tay Bridge Disaster Clubhouse Bushfire Suite | Sat 3.15pm – 4.00pm Tay Bridge Disaster | Sun 9.45am – 10.45am The Bushfire Suite. An original work, it is a tribute to those who live in the shadow of fire. The Tay Bridge Disaster. A train carrying 59 passengers and crew began to cross the new railway bridge spanning the River Tay in Scotland. It would never arrive in Dundee.

Will The Circle Be Unbroken? Clubhouse | Fri 3:00pm – 5.00pm Loft | Sat 8.45am – 10.45am Clubhouse Concert | Sun 4.00pm – 5.00pm Join Helen Townsend & Shannon Smith as they lead you through a musical blind date you won’t forget! This Band Jam Workshop will see you performing with a backing band or joining in from the comfort of your chair! Bring an instrument and/or voice for an OPEN MIC with a difference!

World Music Café Clubhouse | 1.15pm – 2.30pm World Music Café is a social enterprise that celebrates cultural diversity through food and music. Formed in 2019, the enterprise involves a team of new Australians coordinating a series of multicultural concert events throughout Perth. Come and meet them ‘In Conversation’ and hear their views on the World Music Café venture.

Dark Deeds With Justin Walshe Clubhouse | Fri 9.45pm – 10.30pm Join Justin for a set of blood-curdling tales of murder and mayhem in the Australian bush, with a few gruesome ballads thrown in for light relief.

New Roots & Rhythms Loft | Fri 10.15pm – 11.15pm Clubhouse | Sat 5.30pm – 6.15pm Some of our young traditional and new roots artists come together to share tunes and songs. Join the Whistling Kites, Axel Carrington and Frank’s Fish Tank with Eloise Gougoux in a round robin.

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Meet Gina And Guy Clubhouse | Sat 10.15am – 11.15am Festival celebrities, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse have created a profound bond of music and story that is unequalled in Australia. Share some quality time with these engaging and sensitive musicians.

Meet Richard Walley Clubhouse | Sat 11.30am – 12.30pm Noongar Elder Dr Richard Walley has guided a group of talented musicians including Noongar singers to create a “six seasons story” that reflects a heritage of tens of thousands of years knowledge of land and culture.

Folk Females Of Fairbridge Chapel | Sat 4.00pm – 5.00pm Kaleidoscope | Sun 6.00pm – 7.00pm Four women forge a powerful expression of feminine folk artistry. Across two concerts, Cecilia Brandolini, Lemon Myrtle, Kat Wilson and Natalie D-Napoleon gather to celebrate song and stories. Gotta Love Guitar Clubhouse | Sat 6.45pm – 7.45pm Ashlea Reale from her band the Outlaws, Craig Sinclair from the Southern Lights and Bill Lawrie from Sea Swallow pick over their respective guitar playing styles and reveal how they make the greatest instrument of them all work for them. Expect a guest or two.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 32 30/3/21 2:48 pm Gus’s Goes The Full Shanty Fri, Sat, Sun – various times between Mandja program. Keep an eye and an ear on Gus’s Bar for the Albany Shantymen and Fo’c’s’le Firkins for successive waves of shanty shenanigans. Pop in and out of the Mandja program for a bevvy and a bellyful of song.

Peacock Bar Sessions Irish Session | Fri 9.00pm til late Scottish Stramash | Sat 5.00pm – 7.00pm Bluegrass Slow Jam | Sat 7.15pm – 8.30pm Bluegrass And Americana | Sat 9.00pm – 11.00pm Our first “session” space proved an absolute hit in 2019. Here you will find revolving sessions of Irish, Scottish, bluegrass, Americana, old time, swing, world and other styles of music played by festival artists and others. Kicking off early evening each day, Peacock sessions run late and are a chance for you to revel in the furnace of music that forges new collaborations and new friends. Get Haunted In The Chapel Chapel | Sat 10.45pm – 11.30pm Creep into the Chapel for Glenn Swifts readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. Accompanied with some eerie soundscape by Digby Hill; bring a torch and stick to the path on the way to your campsite.

Puja Hart Chapel | Sat 7.30am – 8.30am & Sun 7.30am - 8.30am Pranayama / Yin and Meditate - Breath is life, when we take a moment to pause and breathe, slow and mindfully, we strengthen the neural pathways to the brain. The goal of pranayama is to strengthen the connection between your body and mind. Both classes are catered to all levels. Please bring along a large towel to use as a mat. Raffle Draw Mandja | Sat 6.00pm – 6.10pm Hold your breath whilst the raffle is drawn! Amazing prizes on offer, including the coveted Fairbridge Guitar, exquisitely crafted by master luthier, Scott Wise.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 33 30/3/21 2:48 pm SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS Murder Ballads Concert Clubhouse | Sun 7.30pm – 8.15pm Welcome to the gallows! Ashlea Reale and her band of outlaws will take you on a journey through the lives of some of Western Australia's most notorious names.

Mandja Big Sing & Dance Mandja | Sun 7.00pm – 7.45pm Join a horde of festival choirs as they herald the final run of Mandja concerts for 2021. We also welcome Woody Shurman to the stage for a Life Membership ceremony that acknowledges her enduring legacy.

Alexander Technique With Glenn Swift Loft | Sun 11.00am – 12.00pm Join Glenn as he guides you through this important technique and assists you to find new dimensions of relaxation, comfort and freedom of movement. For musicians, you may well unlock some performance barriers along the way.

Beatlemania With Bernard Centre Koort | Sun 7.00pm – 8.15pm Bernard Carney is back with a band of local “beatles” belting out all your favourite Beatle tunes.

Book Binding with Mae Loft | Sun 8.30am – 10.30am In this art workshop, Mae will be guiding guests through the folding and sewing techniques to make their own special handmade books. This popular workshop is limited to 20 participants, so please register your interest beforehand!

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Morning Ecstatic Dance Selendang Sutra Dance with Dancing Dhevas Troupe Mandja | Sat 10.00am – 10.45am Mandja | Sat 11.00am – 11.45am A wonderful way to start your day at the Selendang Sutra celebrates Indonesian festival and even make some new friends. culture, through spectacular No moves to follow, no right or wrong performances of dances from Lombok, simply come and do your dance. See you Jakarta and Bali. The performance will be on the dance floor! followed by the opportunity to learn a few steps! Come and enjoy this celebration of Indonesian culture.

Fairbridge Festival Flashmob! Rehearsal Times: Club West Dance Fri 4.15pm – 5.00pm Perth International Dance Sat 12.00pm – 12.45pm Sun 10.00am – 10.45am & Club West Dance 6.45pm - 7.00pm Sun 3.30pm – 4.30pm Performance: This workshop presents a series of Mandja Sun 7.35pm – 7.45pm relatively simple dances which are Three rehearsals led by Claudia Alessi just fun. In one hour we will take you will create a Flashmob, which will be from France to the Balkans and back, performed to live music by Bambuseae with dances that have helped bind Rhythm Section on the last night of the communities, make friends, enjoy music, Festival! All abilities and ages welcome! and even show off a little.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 38 30/3/21 2:48 pm Skating Sweepers Céilí Dancing with Catch the wheeled-up sweepers as they Torc Céilí Club brush up our Mandja stage between acts. Club West Dance Sun 12.30pm – 1.30pm Torc Céilí Club are a cultural group teach- ing traditional Irish Dancing forms such as Sean Nos, Céilí and Set Dancing. Our classes cater for absolute beginners and we dance for fun and making new friends.

Awareness Through Movement with Phillippa Clarke Club West Dance Fri 5.15pm – 6.15pm Hip Hop Dancing with Sat 5.15pm – 6.15pm Jesse Teichelman A restorative movement class based Club West Dance on Feldenkrais, a universal method for Sat 12.45pm – 1.45pm improving life through better movement, Jesse is a 23-year-old dancer from Mel- sensation, posture and breathing with a bourne who has been dancing for over 11 focus on feet. Bring a soft blanket to lie on years. Jesse has appeared on Australia’s as most of the workshop is done on the Got Talent, Telethon, Ellen DeGeneres and floor to minimize the effects of gravity. won gold at the 2015 World Champion- ships! His workshop is guaranteed to get you on your feet!

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Contemporary Dance with Irish Céilí Dancing with Claudia Alessi – Dance Hilary McKenna Artist In Residence 2021 Mandja Club West Dance Sun 11.15am – 12.15pm Sat 11.00am – 12.00pm Irish dance master-teacher Hilary Claudia has a diverse and award-winning McKenna will walk and talk you through career in dance and physical theatre. some fun and easy Irish Céilí favourites, She’s lectured, choreographed and danced live to some of Perth’s best Irish directed with WAAPA, HotBed Ensemble, traditional musicians. Melbourne Theatre Co, Theatre Kimberly, BUZZ, STEPS & Black Swan Theatre Co and much more. Dip your toe into the world of contemporary dance!

Seated Dance with Lifespan Dance Club West Dance Kid’s Dance For The Sat 2.00pm – 3.00pm Whole Family These joyful and creative classes give participants a sense freedom and fun in Mandja a supported and safe space. The first Sat 9.00am – 10.00am half of the dance class is seated, working Unleash your inner Dancer (and your to warm up the torso, arms, spine and Inner Kid!) feet. After that, there are options to stand Fun for all ages. (using the chair for balance).

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 40 30/3/21 2:48 pm Flamenco with Lyn Martlew Natural Wings Club West Dance Tree on the Corner of the Chapel Lawn Sat 3.15pm – 4.15pm (near Fairbridge House) Sat 4.30pm – 5.00pm (Q&A with Lyn & Fri 7.30pm – 8.30pm Jose - Dancer & Guitarist) Sat 6.30pm – 7.30pm Sun 11.15am – 12.15pm Stunning, Spectacular and Innovative, Lynn is a renowned and respected Natural Wings specialises in outdoor, site teacher and has taught at many prominent specific shows which push the boundary ballet schools, including the Graduate of Aerial Dance and Circus Arts. At College of Dance, Youth Ballet WA, Terri Fairbridge, they bring their unique style Charlesworth Ballet Centre and Perth City of Aerial Dance amongst the trees for a Ballet, as well as numerous high schools magical night of skill, comedy, spectacle and ballet schools throughout WA. and fun for all.

Yoga w/ Genevieve Stynes Pilates with Liz Cornish Club West Dance Club West Dance Sat 7.00am – 8.15am Sat 8.30am – 9.30am Sun 7.00am – 8.15am Sun 8.30am – 9.30am Enjoy the healing power of yoga, focusing Discover simple exercises to ease your on connecting to the body, mind and fiddle player’s neck, trombonist’s elbow breath and Based on correct physical or punter’s feet. Liz Cornish will guide alignment through the practice of the you through a gentle Pilates class with yoga postures, incorporating the Iyengar, a sense of humour. Feel stretched, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin traditions strengthened and prepared for a full day (with some contemporary dance flow of playing or listening. movements as well)

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Image: Asad Alizada World Music Café Dinner & Show Camelot Theatre, Mosman Park

Friday 30 April Flamenco Puro Crystal Jade Asad Alizada

Friday 28 May Praashekh Borkar Duo Zagoria Cain Friday 25 June Sino Swing Asha

Catering by Nimrod Kazoom and the World Music Café kitchen team Full details at worldmusiccafe.com.au

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BACKLOT PROGRAM Off the main drag and in the woods near the Fields camping, the Backlot is your place to discover your new favorite band, find your best Fairbridge friends and create something incredible. The backlot stage lights up all weekend with a diverse and exciting musical lineup - charming folk inspired Image: Asad Alizada up-and-comers, indie darlings of the Perth music scene, and high energy musical geniuses to get you moving. Explore your creative side with fun and engaging World Music Café workshops and collaborative art projects at the Youth Arts Space (YAS!) or find your own place to chill with Dinner & Show new mates at Seedbox. Camelot Theatre, Mosman Park

Friday 30 April Flamenco Puro Crystal Jade Asad Alizada

Friday 28 May Praashekh Borkar Duo Zagoria Cain Noah Dillon Adrian Dzvuke Backlot | Fri 9.45pm – 10.30pm Backlot | Sat 8.00pm – 8.45pm Friday 25 June & Sun 9.15pm – 10.00pm Sino Swing Mandja | Sun 10.30pm – 11.30pm Fremantle songwriter Noah Dillon is Asha Zimbabwean-born Dzvuke blends R n B, quickly building a name for himself soul and Afrobeat in performances that across the country. His lyric driven music are full of joy. With a slick and engaging Catering by Nimrod Kazoom is a melting pot of honest stories and band, expect plenty of smiles, dancing and the World Music Café kitchen team emotional tales, seamlessly colliding and a twist of cheekiness. mundane existence with the darkest Full details at worldmusiccafe.com.au depths of life.

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Youth Yoga with Molly New Nausea (solo) Sat 9.00am – 10.00am Sat 1.30pm – 2.00pm & Sun 8.30am – 9.30am The project of Albert Pritchard, the Molly Schmidt is a writer and journalist by Australiana tinged songwriting of New day, who rolls out her yoga mat whenever Nausea is lush with achingly personal she can. Her yoga practice has taken stories and more hooks than a fishing trip. her to the peaks of the Himalayas, where she learned from descendants of Nepal’s traditional yogis.

Smol Fish Alter Boy Sat 12.45pm – 1.15pm Fri 7.30pm – 8.15pm Sun 12.15pm – 1.00pm Sat 9.00pm – 9.45pm Smol Fish features Hannah Coakley on Perth’s queerlectro pop band are going Bass, Cat Zoller on drums and Josie offer to be big! Catch this phenomenal line on Glockenspiel. Their songs are cute up of Deaf/hard of hearing musicians an upbeat, expressing themes of love, as they push unchartered boundaries of loneliness, friendship and the mundane performance through Auslan, shiny Dark struggles of everyday life. pop, swirling theatrics and costume.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 44 30/3/21 2:48 pm Joan & The Giants Fraeya Sat 5.00pm – 5.45pm Fri 8.45pm – 9.30pm Sun 8.15pm – 9.00pm Sun 7.15pm – 8.00pm Emotionally raw, poetic, fiercely powerful Vulnerable yet powerful, Fraeya wears yet ambient with booming drums and her heart on the stage. The four-piece alt/ soaring vocals ‘Joan & The Giants’ folk powerhouse has exploded into the are a perfect mixture of many different live Perth music scene over the last years. sounds, styles and genres. Their music is With angelic vocals and huge energy, simultaneously grounded and explorative. Fraeya delivers a fierce live performance.

Ryley The Happy Girls Sat 2.15pm – 2.45pm The Loft | Sat 11.15am – 12.15pm Sun 3.15pm – 4.00pm Backlot | Sun 1.15pm – 2.00pm ‘Ryley’ band is a four-piece alt/rock/ We enjoy singing songs for each other folk outfit which has been playing around and for our friends. Sometimes after we Perth for the past 2 years. This band of play, people say we’ve made them feel local legends that has been described as happy and smile a lot. This makes us feel ‘Observatory, jangling, folk rock diverging happy and smile a lot. back and forth from the melancholic to the uplifting.’

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Super Ego Palo Alto Fri 10.45pm – 11.30pm Sat 12pm – 12.30pm Sat 11.00pm – 11.45pm Sun 11.15am – 12.00pm The SUPEREGO performance brings raw Up & coming Perth alt-rockers Palo Alto energy and thought-provoking content play Fairbridge Festival for the first time, to the live stage, merging elements bringing their alternative rock driven riffs of hip-hop, jazz and electronica‚ it’s and melodies to the stage. With hints of beyond definition and always incredible. late 90’s/early 00’s Australian riff rock, Unmissable! catch them serving up their energetic live performance.

MALI JO$E Lachy John Fri 6.30pm – 7.15pm Sun 10.15am – 11.00am Sat 6pm – 6.45pm Lachy John is a singer-songwriter from MALi JO$E’s live show is an experience in the Pilbara region of northern WA. With colourful Alternative Hip Hop, displaying the help of his trusty harmonica and a beautiful array of emotions and an acoustic guitar, he shares his creations energetic performance. Constantly with a captivating performance; sure to exceeding milestones and expectations, make you laugh, smile and maybe even MALI has received national acclaim and shed a tear. is highly regarded as the next big thing in WA!

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 46 30/3/21 2:48 pm Baka Gaijin Carla Geneve Sun 4.15pm – 5.00pm Sat 10.00pm – 10.45pm Baka Gaijin is the passion project of Backed by a captivating show and unique Perth-native keyboardist and songwriter brand of brutally honest lyricism, Carla Ethan Walters. A chaotic mix of jazz- Geneve has established herself as one of fusion, prog-rock, indie pop, and disco Australia’s most prominent up and coming funk, brought together seamlessly by the artists. Winner of the 2015 Fairbridge band's incredible musicianship, resulting Quest, a Patron of the Quest, and one of in a sound that's eclectic and diverse. Perth’s most in demand musicians.

No Nomad Fool Nelson Sat 7.00pm – 7.45pm Sat 11.15am – 11.45am Sun 5.15pm – 6.00pm Fool Nelson have been playing together Since forming in Perth in 2018, No since primary school. Drawing inspiration Nomad have crafted a mellow and from the garage rock and folk tunes they inviting blend of soul, jazz, and alternative grew up listening to they love a catchy influences into a dynamic sound of their tune. Their live show is guaranteed to own. Their groove-filled music is lush with please. intricate melodies, colourful harmonies, and a smooth, floating atmosphere.

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Body Painting with Ruby Spinning Arts Sat 10am – 12pm Sun 10am – 12pm Use professional body paints to create gorgeous designs on yourself and your friends! Ruby Spinning is an arts practitioner from Mandurah who loves to see people young and old engaged in creative play. Book Binding with Mae Fri 3pm – 5.00pm In this art workshop, Mae will be guiding guests through the folding and sewing techniques to make their own special handmade books. This popular workshop is limited to 20 participants, so please register your interest beforehand at Youth Arts Space! Mythical Creature Crowns with Art Jam! Sat 10.00am – 12.00pm Sun 2.00pm – 4.00pm In this workshop, you will create a stunning head dress inspired by your wildest fantasies; Mermaids, wilder-people, vikings, unicorns, faeries and so much more!

DIY Paper Beads Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 10.00am – 12.00pm Make lovely upcycled paper beads. They go beautifully with Macrame, Hemptique bamboo cord and faux suede cords. Make beaded necklaces, make bead curtains and door jewels, wear them in your hair and so much more!

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 48 30/3/21 2:48 pm Pinch Pottery Fri 3.30pm – 5.00pm Sat 12.30pm – 2.00pm Work with air drying clay to create anything you want! It could be a plant pot, a little cup, or a creature, character or object! Let your imagination run wild and learn clay sculpting techniques with Ky and Shenae.

Contour Drawing with Open Hands Creative Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 3.00pm – 5.00pm Open Hands Creative offer you space to relax and connect with your creative side in a more planet-friendly way. This creative workshop is all about the experience, allowing yourself time to have fun with friends and slow down to enjoy the process.

Natural Dyes Fri – 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sat 1.00pm – 3.00pm Learn how to dye fabric using found and recycled materials. Your facilitator, Fiona, has been running natural dye workshops at Porongurup Craft Group using native plants. She also studied natural dyes of Bali and Indonesia.

Recycled Rope Bracelets Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 12.00pm – 2.00pm Make wearable art bracelets with recycled marine rope and twine. Learn the mesmerising technique of binding or 'whipping' as a beautiful and functional way to fasten your bracelets. Charms and beads can be attached, or you can keep them simple.

Land Art with Elaine Clocherty Sat 3.00pm – 5.00pm Sun 3.00pm – 5.00pm Create a stunning collaborative art piece with Elaine, a land artist with incredible knowledge and experience. Elaine will help you connect with nature and your community in this exploratory hands-on workshop.

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Bedtime Stories with Glenn Swift Kaleidoscope Fri 6.00pm – 6.45pm & Sat 6.00pm – 6.45pm Glenn Swift is back for all reasons and all seasons. A stalwart of the Kids Tent, join Glenn for some funny (and slightly dark) bedtime stories!

The Little HOO-HAA! Kaleidoscope Fri 5.00pm – 5.45pm, Sat 1.00pm – 1.45pm & Sun 1.00pm – 1.45pm Mandja | Sun 2.45pm – 3.30pm The Little HOO-HAA! is a theatrical rollercoaster of comic sketches, song, slapstick and fun stuff that kids like. It’s interactive, hyperactive and other superlatives. Spend an hour at the theatre and let your kids lose it with laughter. Diggin The Jig Kaleidoscope Sat 10.30 – 11.15am & Sun 11.45am – 12.30pm Diggin the Jig is a fiddle-based dance band from Denmark, WA that showcases the vitality and energy of traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes with some favourites from the Americas and their original collection. Loved by kids and Adults with music in their hearts.

Kids Cooking with Bindi Bindi Dreaming Dining Hall – near Artist Central Sat 11.00am – 12.00pm & 2.00pm – 3.00pm Sun 11.00am – 12.00pm & 2.00pm – 3.00pm Come learn how to use traditional Aboriginal ingredients in your everyday cooking. Make some yummy treats such as cupcakes, fruit kebabs and some infused dips for a great afternoon snack! PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY to sign up, as spots are strictly limited!

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 50 30/3/21 2:48 pm Ninth Time Lucky Kaleidoscope Sat 11.45am – 12.30pm Sun 2.15pm – 3.00pm Ninth Time Lucky is the musical equivalent of a warm summer’s day on a picnic blanket. It’s the ukulele side project for award-winning Minky G, and she’s been hiding all her sweet and pretty songs for this moment!

Wandering In The Bush Show Kaleidoscope Sat 3.30pm – 4.15pm Sun 10.30am – 11.15am Fun and laughter for all the family, Linda and Greg are thrilled to bring the ‘Wandering In The Bush Show’ back to Fairbridge. The songs were written during school tours of Aboriginal communities of Western Australia from 1988 – 1993. The Mucky Duck Bush Band Kaleidoscope Sun 3.30pm – 4.15pm Western Australia’s own Bush Band, performing since 1974. Playing and singing a wide selection of traditional and contemporary Australian bush ballads and songs. Combined with good old Aussie Bush Dancing which Don, John and Erik will teach as they go.

Sliders Youth Circus Basketball court near Centre Koort Sat 4.45pm – 5.30pm Sun 10.30am – 11.15am Did you really do it if it’s not on socials? Welcome to the 2020’s, where talking is enhanced through Insta, Facebook and TikTok! We will take you within the technology, behind the screens, into the world of teenagers doing #radthings.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 51 30/3/21 2:48 pm CHILDREN'S PROGRAM For good mental health Pick Up & Play Circus Workshop Kaleidoscope Sat 2.15pm – 3.00pm Learn some sick circus tricks with Sliders Youth Circus!

Kidz Kaperz Kaleidoscope Sat 9.00am – 10.00am & Sun 9.00am – 10.00am Kidz Kaperz is a morning concert for kids to show off their performing talent. Music, jokes, storytelling, dance, nose flute… if you want to put it on stage then we’ve got you covered. So much family fun!” PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY to sign up, as spots are strictly limited! Kids Disco Kaleidoscope | Sat 7.00pm – 7.45pm What it says on the box… a disco for kids. Let the little ones have a good dance before bedtime. Shake what your mamma gave you!

Major Swing Kids Show Kaleidoscope | Sat 4.45pm – 5.30pm The Major Swing cats are a hoe-down of fun for all. Playin’ a hoot of tunes from the Wild West, folk flavours and favourites and even some dancing choreography to warm up your toes into the night!

MysTickle Tash - Dress Up & Dance Kaleidoscope Sun 4.30pm – 5.15pm This is a Kids Program end of festival event combining Paper- Scissors-Rock, Face Painting and Kaleidoscope. Join MysTickle Tash, find something sparkly from her dress-up box (or bring your own costume) to wear, twirl, shimmy and leap on stage to the joyous music of the Black Chooks.

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FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 53 30/3/21 2:48 pm PAPER SCISSORS ROCK

Fantastic Creatures with Sharyn Egan Sat 11.30am – 1.30pm Sun 11.30am – 1.30pm Sharyn, award winning indigenous artist, will inspire kids to sculpt their own Fantastic Creature using meadow hay and colourful yarn. With imagination, myth and a little yarning kids can, wrap and weave a mystical creature or animal totem. Land Art with Elaine Clocherty Sat 9.00am – 11.00am Sun 9.00am – 11.00am Create a stunning collaborative art piece with Elaine, an internationally renowned land artist. Elaine will help you connect with nature and the Fairbridge environment in this expressive, eco- art workshop.

MysTickle Tash & The Black Chooks Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join MysTickle Tash to find something sparkly to wear from her dress-up box or bring your own costume. Twirl, shimmy and leap to the joyous music of the Black Chooks. On Sunday add ribbons and fab bits to the costume, and have your face painted ready to dance with the Black Chooks on the Kaleidoscope stage at 4.30 pm.

Unicorn Art w/ Marie Jacquier Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 2.00pm – 4.00pm Marie weaves together the amazing artists that makes Paper, Scissors, Rock marquee a place of fun and magic. Join Marie under the unicorn lampshades and create your own fun unicorn art.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 54 30/3/21 2:48 pm Mythical Creature Crowns Sat 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sun 9.00am – 11.00am In this workshop, Cheryl Millard will help you create a stunning head dress inspired by your wildest imagination; Mermaids, wilder-people, vikings, unicorns, faeries and so much more! Rainbow Garlands Sat 9.00am – 11.00pm Join Sue and Jill to create a much loved fairbridge wildflower garland so you are adorned and ready for a fabulous festival day!

Unicorn Magic Seeds Sat 11.30am – 1.30pm Sun11.30am – 1.30pm Join Jill and Sue and make your own sweet smelling, sparkly Unicorn Poop that contains a little wildflower magic!

Nature Prints w/ Bina Butcher Sat 9.00am – 11.00am Sun 9.00am – 11.00am Bina Butcher, an artist inspired by nature, will introduce you to the beautiful world of printmaking capturing the natural beauty of Fairbridge.

Clay Play w/ Marie Jacquier Sat 11.30am – 1.30pm Sun 11.30am – 1.30pm Squish, roll, shape, create and play with clay. Add a little nature; seed pods, leaves, feathers and sticks to bring your creation to life.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 55 30/3/21 2:48 pm ACT BELONG COMMIT FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL QUEST QUEST FINAL Mandja Sat 3.00pm - 5.00pm Join us at the final of the Act Belong Commit Fairbridge Festival Quest youth songwriting competition to celebrate and support our 12 talented young Quest finalists and catch performances from special guests Carla Geneve, Lachy John and Kat Wilson! QUEST FINALISTS Curtis Hardwick Scarlett Whyte Ullah Annert Detour (band) Scarlett Graham Fyn Slarke Leah Ballantyne Kate Temme Nasman Donovan Elavina Williams Chelsea Ireland Siena Rebelo

Selected for the final from online entries, our panel of esteemed judges will choose four winners from their live performances at the final - one from each of these categories:

12 - 15yo for Song Craft 16 - 18yo for Song Craft 12 - 15yo for Performance 16 - 18yo for Performance

Each winning act will receive an awesome prize pack which includes

Performance at Fairbridge Festival in 2022 Recording session at Elemental Sound Performance at Denmark Festival of Voice Photo shoot with HK Photography Mentoring sessions with Carla Geneve & WAM’s Em Burrows Free entry to WAMCon and free WAM SOTY entry

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 56 30/3/21 2:48 pm Hot off the heels of his band’s EP launch, 2018 Quest Winner Lachy John will open the Quest Final with one of his deeply personal, soulful tunes, whilst rising star Kat Wilson’s sublime vocals and dreamy guitar stylings will keep us entertained while the judges deliberate.

Award-winning WA singer-songwriter and new Quest Patron, Carla Geneve, will be at the final to help support our young musos. A Quest Winner from the 2015 competition, Carla will close the final with a performance of the raw, honest music which has seen her rise to prominence in the WA music scene in recent years.

The Quest youth songwriting competition for 12- to 18-year-old West Australians has been running since 2011, though this is the first year the final has been held at the festival. Along with Carla and Lachy, other Quest Alumni include Jack Davies and Siobhan Cotchin - both WAM Award winners this year. The Quest also hosts youth songwriting workshops and incursions at schools and public venues across WA. To find out more, head to www.fairbridgequest.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Huge thanks to our judges for their tireless dedication this year. Led gallantly by acclaimed WA songwriter, Rose Parker, the panel combines the intuition, talents and musicianship of WAAPA’s Vinnie Crea, Fairbridge Festival’s Youth Program Director, Rhian Todhunter, and WAM’s Em Burrows.

This competition is proudly presented by FolkWorld and our valued sponsors, with special thanks also to

Carla Geneve, Lachy John and Kat Wilson All our volunteers and songwriting workshop facilitators ManPAC, Fremantle College and Pinjarra Senior High School And of course, our wonderful 12 finalists and their families

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Kaya! Wandju! Accessible Toilets Fairbridge Festival is proud to support the & Showers needs of the whole community by offering Accessible toilets are marked on the map a safe, accessible space for everyone to by the wheelchair symbol. A wheelchair enjoy a special festival experience. symbol accompanied by a shower symbol We’re always working to make our festival denotes an accessible shower. as accessible as possible. This year, we’ve developed some key initiatives to Quiet Camping increase the accessibility of our program Our quietest campsites are the Oval and and site. Fields Camping; however the latter is further from the main festival site and Wandju Quiet Space activities. ‘Wandju’ means ‘welcome’ in Noongar Earmuffs language. Our new quiet space offers a A number of our venues, including place to rest, relax and recharge. This Mandja, Backlot, Centre Koort and chill-out space is specially designed for Kaleidoscope, offer noise-reducing anyone with sensory challenges. earmuffs for those who need them. Companion Card Additional earmuffs can be found in WA Companion Cardholders are eligible the Wandju Quiet Space. Look for the to receive a free ticket, equivalent to headphone symbol on the map to locate the value of the ticket purchased by these. All earmuffs must be returned to the cardholder (subject to availability). the venue before leaving. Exclusions apply, see our website for Lighting details. Overall, the site has low level lighting. Acrod Parking However, to ensure safety and limit Several ACROD parking bays are hazards, there is some bright, generator- available in two locations marked on the powered lighting. festival map. Strong Smells Wheelchair Access Strong food smells will emanate from the food stalls area, which can be identified – Roads & Footpaths by the knife and fork symbol on the map. All bitumen roadways (marked by the Part of the site’s electricity is produced dotted line on the map) are accessible. by generators, which can also produce We recommend that wheelchair users strong odours. remain on the main footpaths, rather than going bush. Most footpaths are accessible, except for the dirt or gravel paths.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 58 30/3/21 2:48 pm PARTNERS Our partners include Fremantle Men’s Community Shed, artist Blake Poole, and National Disability Services and Lotterywest who provided a Community Living and Participation Grant. We would like to thank APM Communities – the Partner in Community delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme – for being a valuable partner in creating the Wandju Quiet Space. APM has helped develop the program’s sensory map and highlighted other accessible features that make Fairbridge Festival an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all abilities.

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Artist Central & Instrument Lock-up Musicians are strongly encouraged to Festival Shop use this space to store their instruments. Located at the top of Market Street in Located inside the Dining Hall, on your front of Chapel Lawn. Find all of your left as you enter the festival site. artist and festival merchandise needs. Hours: Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday ATMs 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–9pm. Centrally located near the Chapel food stall area. First Aid St John Ambulance First Aid is located Baby Changing next to Site Office, on your left on the Find baby facilities in Mother Hen’s Coop. main street as you enter the festival site. Busking Food Stalls Budding stars aged 18 years and under Food and drink stalls operate all weekend, can busk in the clearly marked ‘Busk providing a variety of healthy food. Stop’ areas (look for the Alcoa signage You'll find them between the Chapel and and flags). Find information and a map of Mandja, a few in Centre Koort and a few busking areas at Kids Registration. at Ruby’s Garden. Camping & Vehicle Kids Registration Movement We offer a free service for registering No driving is permitted in the children under 18 years. You can head to campgrounds or festival precinct once Kids Registration at Festival HQ to add a you have set up your campsite. Please parent or guardian’s mobile number and take care to not to block access ways camping details to your child’s wristband. when parking. Vehicles and tents in You’ll also find information about our kids Kingsley Park must be at least three and youth events. Hours: Friday, Saturday metres away from the cottages. & Sunday 9am–6pm. Festival HQ & Info Licensed Venues This is the place to visit for general Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed information, lost property, lost kids or in our four licensed venues: Gus’s Bar, parents, and to make an incident report Ruby’s Garden Bar, Centre Koort Bar and or leave feedback. Located at Middlemore Peacock Bar. There is a zero-tolerance Cottage, near the Mandja stage and Gus’ policy on under-age drinking. Bar.

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 60 30/3/21 2:48 pm Lost Property / Children / plastic bottles, cans and general waste. Parents Bring your re-useable plate, cutlery and cup with you. Please do not leave broken Visit Festival HQ to report lost persons items of furniture and camping gear or property, and to see if your lost items behind. have been handed in. Safety Tips & Fire Market Stalls Guidelines You’ll find the market stalls on the main This is a rural site with uneven ground. Be street leading into the festival site; and aware of hazards such as concrete kerbs, along the roadway between the swimming ditches, and gumnuts; and use a torch at pool and Mandja. Tranquila (dedicated night. Wear a hat, sunscreen and drink to therapists) is located between Ruby’s plenty of water during the festival. Sorry – Garden and the Chapel. there are no campfires! Mother Hen’s Coop Volunteer Check-in Located next to Kaleidoscope, this little & Volunteer Central haven for mums and dads provides a Located at Festival HQ. Head here if you’d comfy place to take a rest with your like to be a last-minute volunteer. babies and toddlers. There is also a changing table available. WiFi Access No Smoking WiFi is available at $15 per day or $35 for three days. To purchase, enable WiFi on Smoking is not permitted within the your device and select “Fairbridge Guest festival precinct. WiFi”. Choose your time period and add Phone Charging your payment details when prompted. Head to the Festival Shop, at the top of Market Street, to charge your mobile phone for a $2 fee. Make sure to bring your own phone charger. Hours: Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–9pm. Note For Parents Raffle & Guardians This annual event is an integral part of While our festival is family our fundraising that keeps this festival friendly, we do not provide going. Buy up big for your chance to win childcare so please make fantastic prizes. Purchase tickets at the sure you always know where Festival Shop! your little ones are. Add your Recycling & Resource mobile number to your kids’ wristbands and make sure they Recovery know where to find Festival HQ Help us reduce landfill. This program should they get lost. includes water refill taps; washing up stations; and separate bins for organics,

FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 61 30/3/21 2:48 pm The 2021 Raffle Guitar

For over 30 years, Scott Wise has rened the use of Australian woods in stringed instruments. The 2021 Fairbridge Festival rafe guitar is Scott’s Model 4. It is based on American models made in the years 1900-1930. The slim body and shorter, wider 12 fret neck make the guitar easy to play, especially for ngerstyle and classical players. W.A.’s magnicent Jarrah back and sides add a rich tone, complimenting the nest Alaskan spruce and other Australian woods. Full Page Ad Right here, in the South West of Western Australia, we have one of the nest sounding, most beautiful woods in the world. Try it, play it, hear it. Buy a ticket!

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