$5 EVENT GUIDE 1 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. FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 2 30/3/21 2:47 pm Contents 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 1 FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 1 30/3/21 2:47 pm 2 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. 4 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. 5 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 YOUTH VENUE 3 4 5 CHILDREN’S VENUE 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 RETREAT SITE OFFICE RIVERGROUNDS CAMPING P GLAMPING ARTIST CENTRAL EMERGENCY THE OVAL ASSEMBLY AREA COSY CAMPING PEACOCK BAR EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA TICKET TENT VILLAGE OFFICE 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 YOUTH VENUE 3 4 5 CHILDREN’S VENUE 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 RETREAT SITE OFFICE RIVERGROUNDS CAMPING P GLAMPING ARTIST CENTRAL EMERGENCY THE OVAL ASSEMBLY AREA COSY CAMPING PEACOCK BAR EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA TICKET TENT VILLAGE OFFICE 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 Festival ACCOM Map 2021.indd 1 FB 2021 Program Mar25_148 x 210mm.indd 7 30/3/21 28/3/21 2:47 pm 9:09 pm MUSIC PROGRAM 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.