Among the headline acts this year are Australian folk/country legend Kasey Chambers, Emma Louise, Amanda Palmer, and Lior. The Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, is held annually over six days and six nights from Dec 27th through to January 1st. “I would encourage everyone to take part in this prize draw as a way of helping those affected by these devastating wildfires.”. Stallholders say festivals that were cancelled over the summer due to bushfires, ... Woodford Folk Festival will survive despite 'life-changing' pandemic, says organiser. We look forward to gathering as a community again and walking just a little more gently on this planet. While the small business owners accept that they may have no legal case — that what is being enforced is the clause they originally agreed to — they have implored the festival to treat them the same as ticketholders and to show more compassion, given the unique circumstances. The Jinibara people are the registered Native Title Holders for the Woodford area and are comprised of the descendants of Fanny Mason, known as Jowalmel, who was born in the 1840’s at Woodford, and Johnny McKenzie, known as Wangiramu, born in 1826 near Kilcoy. Workshops are only available to valid Bushtime ticket holders’, 87 Woodrow Rd, Woodford Quensland 4514, Australia This year will be the 33rd Woodford Folk Festival and the 24th held at Woodfordia. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. Music festivals are looking at ways to return, even as medical experts predict bans on large-scale events will be with us for some time. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CreativeScots, Facebook: www.facebook.com/CreativeScotland, Instagram: www.instagram.com/creativescots, VisitScotland is Scotland tourism agency l www.visitscotland.com. We contacted our stakeholders two days ago to ask for donations and support and have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the world’s music sector. NZ travel bubble was only supposed to be with NSW and the NT, so why are Kiwis heading to other states? One of the flagship events within the Year of Scotland in Australia 2020 is The Glenturret Burns Supper, in the Sydney Opera House on January 25, with music from leading Scottish group Breabach alongside artists Eric Avery and many others. To get involved go to: www.visitscotland.com/community. The Scottish Government works in partnership with our national agencies to deliver a unified global brand marketing campaign ‘Scotland is Now’ which aims to promote and celebrate our culture, our values, our innovations and economic strengths to continue to attract people to come live, work, visit, study, invest and do business in Scotland, right now. In celebration of their 15th year on the road, and in collaboration with The Glenturret, the band have released a limited -edition single malt whisky - with the first bottle distilled also set to be auctioned off, in aid of the bushfire campaign. Bushtime is an inspired camping holiday held on a 500-acre parkland located in the Moreton Bay Region Hinterland, on Jinibara Country, just over one hour north of Brisbane. "Bluesfest do have, arguably, the right of law through that clause … but at the same time, they are the only ones that are not supporting their stallholder community, which they are at pains to keep reminding us we are all a part of.". “The Year of Scotland in Australia 2020 celebrates the strong links between our countries and I am pleased that participating bands are supporting this fundraising appeal. We hope you’ll be immersing in nature with swims in Lake Gkula, bush walking, biking, picnics in secluded spots and experiencing evenings under the stars. Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic, By music and pop culture reporter Paul Donoughue. A country that is challenging new thinking, inviting new investment, creating new opportunities and supporting new industries, Scotland is driving technological advances that embrace humanity across the world. The Fire Event, every year a grand wooden structure is ceremoniously set alight. This year’s Woodford Folk Festival is seeking to be one of those islands. Caroline Maclennan, Director of the Hebridean Celtic Festival added: Everyone who has seen or read about the devastating effects of the bush fires will have been deeply moved by the trauma being experienced. Mr Noble said it was up to individual businesses to protect themselves by taking out pandemic insurance, as Bluesfest did to cover its ticket refunds. My band has been welcomed so warmly to this wonderful country, and I hope we can help in a small way by fundraising to support the Red Cross and the World Wildlife Foundation whilst touring with the Festival of Small Halls.’, “The Australian people have been so kind to us and it’s truly heartbreaking to see this beautiful country being so horrifically damaged by these fires. From feedback on our recent survey, we anticipate that it may book out quite quickly. Our traditional Custodians are members of the Jinibara Nation. Leading music festivals, events and artists have rallied together to raise funds in support of those affected by the unprecedented Australian bushfires… This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. In just 48 hours, thousands of pounds worth of prizes have been donated towards a major prize draw, with all proceeds split between the Australian Red Cross and World Wildlife Federation. Paul Bibby. Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Donations have come from all corners of the UK as well as Europe, the USA and Canada. Industry figures told triple j's Hack program recently that many small operators, part of the hard-hit arts industry, may not make it to the other side of the crisis. We wish you well and hope that your days are touched by kindness. Woodfordia is a not-for-profit, community driven organisation with our 500-acre headquarters at Woodfordia, approximately five minutes drive from Woodford in SE Queensland, Australia. Information, ticket conditions, FAQ’s, performance and workshops details will all be available online when bookings open. An iconic cultural, music, arts environment and performance event featuring more than 2000 performers. Current Situation The fire is burning south of the Great Western Highway, in the Woodford area. "We felt that we are part of the Blues family and expected them to look after us, and they've just not.". The team are powered by over 24,000 meals and unlimited goodwill. Festival tickets, VIP passes, travel and accommodation for leading events - including the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Edinburgh International Fringe, the Hebridean Celtic Festival and The Cambridge Folk Festival amongst many more - have been generously gifted to the fundraising effort. It feels so surreal to be writing those words. Bookings will be limited to a much smaller group than any of our other events. What does a 2020 Joe Biden rally look and sound like? Amidst the anxiety and angst generated by the bushfires and the underlying threat to our planet they reflect, there are still islands of optimism and hope. Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. The Woodford Folk Festival started back in 1986 and has grown today into one of the largest festival events on the Sunshine Coast. There are more than 1,600 shows across 25 stages during the course of the festival, as well as multiple workshops and spontaneous street performances. Your email address will not be published. Season Campers, there’s one bus operating between the Butterfly Walk and Eastern Bloc Car Park until 5pm. In a letter to organisers, stallholders called the lack of refunds "high-handed and selfish" at a time when many in the food and beverage industries are struggling to withstand the shock of the coronavirus pandemic. A full list of prizes is also available through the purchasing link. Produced and curated by Showcase Scotland Expo and Woodfordia Inc, in partnership with over 30 of Australia’s festivals and event organisers, the year-long programme is backed by Creative Scotland, VisitScotland, The Scottish Government and The Glenturret whisky. Scotland is a bold and creative country, rich in history and heritage but forging forward in a way that is progressive, pioneering and inclusive. Tree-filled campgrounds, butterfly walks, ponds and wildlife complete the picturesque site. The HebCelt board had no hesitation in offering our support to this international appeal and the response from the wider festival family across the world will provide much needed funds to help towards the massive recovery effort. Overnight Campers, […], 87 Woodrow Rd, Woodford Quensland 4514, Australia
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