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Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, however stores start stocking Easter treats well before the Easter holiday period. Early on Ea...

Each year the Sydney Festival offers a rich and diverse program spanning all art forms including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, film, forums and large scale free outdoor events. The National Multicultural Festival is held over two weeks and features...

Australian folklore, its traditions, customs and beliefs are based on both Indigenous and also non-Indigenous people's knowledge and experience of history in Australia. Some of Australia's folklore remembers the relationship between Europeans and Aborigi...

In the early days of the Australian colonies, convict ballads and songs became the foundation of Australia's later day folk music and its first original compositions. Bush songs, ballads and music influenced and defined the folk music of the 1950s. Indi...

The Australian Institute of Music has been preparing young Australians for music careers since 1968. This is a portal to other Australian music websites of various genres, including jazz, blues, pop, rock and classical. Australian country and folk music...

UNESCO states that Indigenous populations number some 350 million individuals in more than 70 countries in the world, and that this represents more than 5000 languages and cultures. Today, many Indigenous peoples live on the fringes of society and are de...

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Uranquinty Folk Festival   (more info)

The Uranquinty Folk Festival has celebrated Australian bush culture since 1976. Visit this site for information about artists and programs for the coming festival.

Maldon Folk Festival   (more info)

Annual Folk Festival held in Maldon, Victoria, which aims to expose the audience to new music and little known artists while fostering the development of Australian and Multicultural traditional music. Visitors can be involved in music/dance etc through w

Yungaburra Folk Festival   (more info)

Encompassing a weekend of music, dance, spoken word, film, circus, art and craft, this annual festival offers a wide range of quality presenters performing in a variety of venues within the Yungaburra township in North Queensland.

Cobargo Folk Festival   (more info)

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a unique music festival set in the picturesque village of Cobargo on the south coast of New South Wales. Australian and international performers feature in an range of performances encompassing traditional and contemporary fol

Australian Folk Festival at Kiama   (more info)

Held over the June long weekend every year in the seaside town of Kiama, 130km south of Sydney, the Festival is a celebration of traditional and contemporary Australian folk music, song, dance, poetry and storytelling with over 100 performers in 5 venues

National Folk Festival   (more info)

The National Folk festival is a celebration of music, dance, song and folk culture at Easter in Canberra. The festival has been running for over 33 years and attracts over 47,000 people to the National Capital. On the website find information on next year

Woodford Folk Festival   (more info)

The Woodford Folk Festival is an event held over six days and six nights. It presents more than 2000 performers and 400 events. The website contains information about the festival, how to get tickets, the programme, where the festival is and how to get th

Port Fairy Folk Festival   (more info)

This site details program information about the Port Fairy Folk Festival including a list of events at the festival, feedback from the previous festivals, news for tourists, media releases, a comprehensive list of folk links and much more.

Illawarra Folk Club and Folk Festival at Jamberoo   (more info)

The Illawarra Folk Club Inc. presents monthly folk music concerts and the renowned Illawarra Folk Festival at Jamberoo with over 400 international, national and local musicians, dancers, poets, storytellers, street artists in over 130 events over the 2nd

Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association Inc   (more info)

A combined club promoting traditional dancing and music, as well as more contemporary acoustic music. The website includes details of music events at the Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club, monthly bush dances, and the Umina Beach Folk Festival which

Hobart Old Time String Band (HOT)   (more info)

The HOT String Band is a group of Tasmanian musicians who perform 'old-time' music. The band, under the direction of Fred Pribac, meets and plays weekly, and performs regularly at folk festivals and community events. The website includes information abou

FOLK AUSTRALIA   (more info)

Online folk music resource covering both traditional and contemporary Australian folk music. Lists news, reviews, articles, folk festivals and clubs, and where to see performers. Includes a festivals calendar, a guide to tours, and a large collection of l

John Colville   (more info)

Website of Queensland accordionist/guitarist/vocalist John Colville, who is a concert performer, dance musician, session musician, workshop presenter and public speaker. Visit for information about John and about the Laidley Folk Music Club and Laidley F

Sweethearts   (more info)

Based in Geelong, Victoria, Sweethearts is a big band of mainly teenage girls, from Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, who play a powerful blend of motown, soul, blues and swing. They have performed at many festivals -The Montreux Jazz Festival, Th