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29 November, 2024
Folkie line-up grows
ORGANISERS of the 48th annual Port Fairy Folk Festival have this week announced another 17 artists will join the line-up.
The festival, to be held over the March long weekend next year, once again looks set to draw huge crowds to the seaside town.
Music lovers are encouraged to snap up tickets for the four-day event which honours seaside and song culture.
For almost 50 years the magical award-winning Port Fairy seaside village has become a destination for travellers – and an annual pilgrimage for fans looking to combine the sun and surf of Port Fairy with their favourite (or soon to be discovered) artist.
Recently joining the 2025 line-up are American artists Bonny Light Horseman, Cat Power (who will sing the songs of Bob Dylan) and Island-based English folk singer Lucy Farrell.
Continuing the festival’s tradition of celebrating local artists and supporting musicians from across the country, the March long weekend will also see the likes of Briscoe Sisters, Charm of Finches, Checkerboard Lounge and David Arden take to the Port Fairy stages.
They will be joined by Flynn Gurry, Don Walker, Hat Fitz and Cara, Jad Pinnone, Jeff Lang, Jordie Lane, La Mauvaise Reputation and Nick Charles.
The Folkie is also renowned for its incredible special events.
In 2025 Brian Nankervis will return with his popular ‘On the Couch’ series and crowd favourites, the Find Your Voice Collective will return to sing the songs of Joe Cocker.
Justin Rudge, program director for the Folkie, highlighted the event’s strength and longevity as a major drawcard for audiences.
“We have audience members who’ve been coming to the Folkie since 1977,” he said.
“They brought their kids, and now those children have grown up and are bringing their own kids along.
“The festival has a wide-spanning, multi-generational audience and the 2025 program really celebrates this.”
From contemporary folk artists to the traditional masters, emerging voices to global touring legends, next year’s festival will have something for all ages.
