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19 July, 2024
Global line-up for 2025 Folkie
THE Port Fairy Folk Festival committee has this week announced an exciting global line-up for its 2025 event.
Renowned folk musicians from around the world are ready to descend on Port Fairy over the March long weekend.
The 48th Port Fairy Folk Festival is shaping up to be an enticing musical fusion of international and local artists, with fresh faces and returning artists destined to bring joy to the festival’s devoted and music-loving audience.
Coming in from Scotland, it’s a big welcome back to festival friends Skerryvore, while Dean Owens and The Sinners will make their Port Fairy debut.
En route from Ireland will be Niamh Bury with her sun-drunk folk style and Síomha (pronounced Shee-Vah) and her folk-jazz-neo-soul songs, both on their inaugural Port Fairy voyages.
Direct from the USA will be the silky melodies and warm harmonies of The Brother Brothers, charming Americana star Hannah Aldridge, and Throwing Muses’ folk rock legend Kristin Hersh.
Across the border, Canada’s favourite folk group The East Pointers will once again head ‘down under’ and return to Port Fairy.
The festival will continue its love of ‘70s style traditional singer-songwriter artists, with Katie Spencer and John Smith returning with their stunning finger picking style and graceful tones from England.
Back at home, Port Fairy Folk Festival is honoured to have Missy Higgins, Little Quirks, Chikchika, Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits, Uncle Kutcha Edwards, Lian Husi Timor and Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission sharing their songs and stories across our stages.
“This first line-up for the 2025 event covers many genres and styles but is drawn from the festival’s roots,” Justin Rudge, Port Fairy Folk Festival program director said.
“Our audience is the inspiration behind this first artist line-up for 2025.
“These first 17 artists span many genres, but are united in their passion, creativity and joy - which is what we want to share with our Folkies.”
From the exquisite fingerpicking style of John Smith to the wonderful ballads of Missy Higgins, Mr Rudge believes the 2025 festival will have a program for everyone.
“Great music, great experiences and great musicians are at the heart of this festival so make sure you book a ticket,” Mr Rudge said.
The 2025 Port Fairy Folk Festival will be held on March 7-10.
To discover the line-up and book your ticket visit portfairyfolkfestival.com.
