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Huge range in Illawarra Folk Festival

THE 31st Illawarra Folk Festival kicks off today in Bulli with a huge range of acts.

Beth Patterson from the US
Beth Patterson from the US

Beginning today, Thursday Jan 14 with a Charity Concert, it will wind up on Sunday evening with a huge finale featuring the Festival Choir, Orchestra and special guests  celebrating folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance.

International acts include Beth Patterson from the US, Donna Dean & The Tui Melody Boys from the NZ and The East Pointers from Canada.

Australian acts include Ami Williamson, Andalus Arabic Choir, the Bush Music Club Inc. and Folkaphonic Youth Orchestra, while the huge local line-up has The Shield Maidens & the Celt, SingGongGo, Southern Crane Martial Arts Academy Inc., and dozens of other acts.

THE 31st Illawarra Folk Festival, at Bulli Showground and Racing Complex, Bulli NSW, from noon Thursday Jan 14 to 11pm, Sunday Jan 17, All detaisl at illawarrafolkfestival.com.au

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