09 Aug 2013
“Here (at Woodford Folk Festival), thousands of people from all over Australia and the world gather to construct together an arts festival which is so much more than the sum of its parts and so much more than just music.” – Sam Cutler Rhythms Magazine Feb 2013
For those heading to Queensland, Australia, for the Christmas summer holidays this year, the iconic annual Woodford Folk Festival returns for its 28th year; from 27 December 2013 to 1 January 2014. This ‘festival of festivals’ is Australia’s largest gathering of local and international artists and musicians and explores the full breadth and depth of cultural, artistic, social and food diversity the country has to offer.
Tickets and camping for the 2013/14 Woodford Folk Festival are now on sale at www.woodfordfolkfestival.com Sunshine Coast ‘stay and play’ event packages are also now available, offering a 25% discount on Festival tickets.
The Woodford programme includes a strong international lineup which last year saw over 40 international acts and the cream of local talent performing across the week. In particular the Festival has forged a strong bond with UK artists who have performed over the years and each year the programme reflects a strong UK lineup. Scottish Singer / Songwriter Dougie MacLean performed at the Festival last year and was one of the many highlights. “Woodford Folk Festival is a fantastically organised Summer festival with dozens of different stages on many acres. We played over two days on a couple of stages, each time to a fantastic crowd and warm reception. This was my second trip to the festival and I would return in a heartbeat” he said. Tourists from the UK regularly include the Festival in their Australian itinerary, often signing up to experience the event as volunteers for the entire week.
The Festival, which is held on a dedicated 500-acre sacred parkland in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland (just one hour’s drive north of Brisbane and one hour from pristine beaches), is a destination that provides world-class entertainment and fun for the whole family. Immerse yourself in the beautiful Australian subtropical rainforest environment where over 100,000 native trees have been planted over the past 18 years on the Festival site, for a memorable day trip or experience a week long camping adventure. Tree-filled grounds, butterfly walks, ponds and wildlife complete the picturesque site and provide a safe family haven.
Woodford Folk Festival promises something for everyone. Last year’s festival saw 2, 200 artists and musicians perform across 25 venues to an aggregate audience of 113, 000 people. “Woodfordia” is a place where musicians and artists mix it up with a former Prime Minister, politicians, professors, doctors, environmentalists and circus performers. Australia’s then Prime Minister Julia Gillard also made a surprise visit last year; the first time in the festival’s history that a standing PM has attended.
The programme ranges from concerts featuring national and indigenous Australian and international contemporary artists, dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, workshops, debate, and street theatre to films, forums, visual arts, an entire children's festival and many special presentations including a spectacular fire event on New Year’s Day. The full Festival programme for 2013/14 will be announced in October.
Heading to Queensland for summer in Australia? Don’t miss this unique festive cultural celebration!
For more information on the festival ticket pricing and camping options please visit www.woodfordfolkfestival.com . For more accommodation choices visit: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/
Check out images of last year’s Woodford Folk Festival or the video.
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Caroline Davidson
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