THE EAST POINTERS · NADIA REIDRAVENS · THE LONELY HEARTSTRING BANDESTHER SWIFT · HUW WILLIAMS · ALAN REIDT-BONE TRIO · THE DEADBEATS · KLEZMER REBS · YSTHE BOLLANDS · REVERIE · THE OLD TIME RAGSNEIL BILLINGTON · KRISSY JACKSON · ORIGINZ

PLUS A WORLD DANCE PROGRAMME, KIDS STAGE, TINY TOWN AND WORKSHOPS

KUMEU SHOWGROUNDSAUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

JANUARY 26-29, 2018@AKLFOLKFEST · WWW.AUCKLANDFOLKFESTIVAL.CO.NZ

WELCOME from the fEstivaL teamThis is the 45th Auckland Folk Festival and we’re very pleased that you’ve been able to join us for another weekend of music, dance and fun. The festival has a great line-up this year and there truly will be something for everyone. Our main artists come from widely different musical backgrounds but are all wonderful entertainers and will hold you spellbound as they tell their stories through music and song. Our dance programme is eclectic and this year features a Taiwanese and French dance troupes, ad hoc performances in the village and a maypole, among much else!

The Festival will Get the Show on the Road with a stellar line-up on Friday evening while you wind down from the week and get into the groove for the weekend. We have a wide range of food available and the festival market will be open for you to try musical instruments and indulge in a bit of retail therapy.

The ever-popular Come-all-ye’s and blackboard concerts will be vibrant as ever so if you want to play, find the organisers and put your name down! A special event this year is a Phil Garland tribute concert, featuring some of New Zealand’s favourite singer/ songwriters and hosted by the inimitable Chris Priestley and Roger Giles.

We had a record attendance in 2017 and the festival is evolving, with your support. We’ve added more colour and better facilities and believe that we’re building a great festival. You will notice some changes to the site which we hope will improve everyone’s experience at the festival. We are extremely grateful for the support of a Foundation North grant for the 2018 event. The committee are all on-site over the weekend and are keen to make this a great one for all of you. Your feedback is important so please feel free to tell us what you think.

AND TO MAKE FESTIVAL LIFE MORE PLEASANT FOR ALL:Auckland Folk Festival is committed to recycling. We therefore ask for your support by using the separate waste bins provided, and take non-recyclable materials with you when you leave the site.• Black rubbish bags are available at the gate upon request for locals to carry non-

recyclable items home for disposal.

• We have not hired the whole showgrounds so please keep within the boundaries shown on the site map.

• Please wear your wristbands at all times to show you have paid for your ticket.

• For everyone’s comfort ALL VENUES ARE SMOKEFREE.

• In the main marquee please keep all chairs behind the rope boundary so “floor-dwellers” can get a good view.

• Do not leave blanket, chairs etc in marquees to “pre-book” your space. These may be moved at any time.

• Please ask permission before recording or videotaping any performer.

• Do not leave valuables unattended – especially in tents.

Open fires are not permitted anywhere on site; nor are pets as farm stock are grazing nearby.Please read and abide by the camping safety rules attached in this booklet.

Parents please make sure your children are aware of the above, especially the “Out of bounds” areas.

AT NO TIME ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THE SHEDS. After the festival a survey will be emailed out for feedback, alternatively feedback may be sent to info@aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz

Thank you for your co-operation

The East PointeRs CANADAThere’s a reason, beyond their dazzling musicianship and wildly entertaining live shows, that The East Pointers have connected with audiences right across the globe, making new, original roots music the hippest, most vibrant thing going. Fiddler/singer Tim Chaisson, banjoist Koady Chaisson and guitarist Jake Charron have spent the last two years touring Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia in support of their award winning album, Secret Victory. In 2016, they won ‘Touring Artist of the Year’ at the Music PEI Awards and ‘Ensemble of the Year’ at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their sophomore album, What We Leave Behind, produced by songwriter/producer Gordie Sampson, was released in September 2017. What We Leave Behind carves a new path for The East Pointers, as they continue to blur the lines between traditional and popular music and develop a devoted fanbase around the globe.SATURDAY 3:00pm, In Concert, Main MarqueeSATURDAY 11pm-Late, Late Night Concert, Village StageSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

Nadia Reid New zeAlandThrough cavernous lows, blissful highs and globe-trotting adventures, music has been by Nadia’s side the entire way. Whether in New Zealand’s familiar rugged beaches and mountains, brutally windy Wellington, her hometown harbour Port Chalmers or the untrodden territory of faceless hotel rooms or the jungle in Kuala Lumpur, every episode of loss, heartbreak, and disappointment glimmers throughout. Fresh from completing a U.S and European Tour and being named a finalist in the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, we are delighted to have Nadia at the Festival who is sure to bring a new wave of folk music into our midst. SATURDAY 10:30am, Songwriters Circle, The MillSUNDAY 3:30pm, In Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

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Lonely HeartsTring USANourished by deep roots in the expansive canon of traditional American music, The Lonely Heartstring Band embodies the modern American condition—an understanding and reverence for the past that informs a push into the future. This multi-talented group of musicians is a classic Bluegrass quintet—always far greater than the sum of its parts.Combining soulful instrumental virtuosity with soaring three-part harmonies, their growing repertoire of original songs and composi-tions showcases not only their considerable talents, but a dedication to meaningful roots-conscious music. SATURDAY 4:00pm, Mandolin Workshop, WorkshopSATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee SUNDAY 12:30pm In Concert, Main Marquee

RAVENS New ZealanDA woodshed in Arthur’s Pass is the symbolic birthplace of Ravens – a trio boasting three of this country’s top female folk musicians: banjo player Jess Shanks, guitarist Reb Fountain and fiddle player Alice Ryan Williams. Ravens have produced new material, tailored to the combination of the three female voices and their assorted acoustic instruments. They’re particular kinds of songs, breaking through the genres and boundaries with strong and feminine punk elements alongside country and folk.SATURDAY 5:00pm, In Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

ESTHER SWIFT United kingdOmLikened to Kate Bush, Eddie Reader and Joanna Newsom, Esther Swift is one of the UK’s most innovative and exciting contemporary harpists, playing music that pushes the boundaries and capabilities of her luscious and versatile instrument. Having travelled extensively around the world touring with her music, her composition, songwriting and performance is profound and daringly vulnerable, whilst drawing on her love of the Scottish tradition, jazz, blues and minimalism in her genre defying style.SATURDAY 1:00pm Harp Workshop, WorkshopSUNDAY 10:30am In Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

HUW WILLIAMS New zeAlandHuw Williams began his career as a singer songwriter, one that attracted the likes of Fairport Convention to cover his songs. Huw and his dry, hilarious humour returns to the Auckland Folk Festival to bring some some well-crafted and finely-honed songs on his guitar as well as the chance to learn some clog dancing steps. Many songwriters could take a lesson from his brilliant chord progressions and his thoughtful and entertaining lyrics, but his magic touch just about seals it and cajoles the listening public to come back for more.SATURDAY 11:00am, In Concert, Main MarqueeSATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 10:00am Welsh Clog, Main Hall

ALAN REID SCOTLANDGlasgow born Alan Reid is an icon in Scottish folk music. He began his career in 1969 with The Battlefield Band, recording over 30 albums with them and becoming the band’s principal songwriter. His songs are noted for their strong storytelling element whilst being firmly grounded in Scots history and tradition. Since leaving the band in 2010, Alan has focused on his duo with Rob van Sante, guitarist/singer, producing five albums together with the latest released in 2017. SATURDAY 10:30am Songwriters Circle, The MillSATURDAY 2:45pm Kids Workshop, Kids StageSATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 2:00pm In Concert, Main Marquee

T-BONE TRIO new zEalandThe T-Bone Trio present a soulful blend of high-energy Americana music played on guitars, mandolin, banjo and fiddles with close vocal harmonies and fiery instrumentals. Comprising of Gerry Paul, Cameron Dusty Barnell, and Richard Klein, the T-Bone Trio play an eclectic mixture of styles within the Americana genre, drawing on their backgrounds in Old Timey, Bluegrass, Country, Cajun, Zydeco and Blues. To round off the sound, they will be accompanied by their friend and legend Wellington musician Aaron Stewart on Double Bass. Join three of the capital’s finest acoustic musicians for an evening that will have you laughing, singing and maybe even dancing.SATURDAY 1:00pm, In Concert, Main MarqueeSATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

THE DEAD BEATS New ZealanDThe Deadbeats bring you an acoustic blues band with a new edge to classic blues. Long time blues picker Neil Finlay and Tui award-winner Garry Trotman have teamed up with harmonica ace Craig Bracken and slide guitar wizard Glenn Ross Campbell to bring you blues songs from the 1920s to the 1960s that will soon have you smiling, swinging and swaying, singing along and dancing up a storm.SATURDAY 2:00pm, In Concert, The MillSUNDAY 1:00pm, Jam Band Workshop, WorkshopSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

KLEZMER REBS New ZealanDKlezmer Rebs are a seven-piece Wellington band formed in 2002 that plays (mostly) klezmer music, an engaging style of world/folk music born out of the Yiddish/Jewish culture of eastern Europe in the 1800s and 1900s. The Rebs’ music appeals to everyone. While many of their songs are sung in Yiddish, they also perform partisan songs from Italy, Russian folk tunes, French chansons, Latin cowboy love songs, Argentine Yiddish Tangos and 1940s swing vocal songs. Their own quirky, politically charged multi-lingual originals are some of the most popular crowd tunes. The Rebs are a performance band – full of story songs and interaction with the audience. The songs are portrayed dramatically as well as aurally.SUNDAY 6:00pm, In Concert, The MillSUNDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main Marquee

REVERIE New ZealanDVictoria Vigenser and Tony Hillyard share a love of lyrical music, from contemporary compositions to traditional folk song. Their uncanny vocal blend and performances that are liberally laced with strong, emotional melodies and lyrics, they explore what resounds in the head, heart and soul of the folk roots movement.. Tony’s velvety vocals and finger-style guitar accompaniment guarantee beautiful layers of melody. A balladeer at heart, he has long been associated with folk clubs and festivals in London and New Zealand. Vic adds dynamic guitar, bodhran or dulcimer, and brings her spell-binding voice to their special brand of harmony. In 2014 she was gifted the Frank Winter Memorial Award for young talent at the Auckland Folk Festival, where her love of traditional music started.SUNDAY 4:30pm, In Concert, Village Stage

NEIL BILLINGTON New ZealanDNeil Billington has shown he is one of the leading exponents of the harmonica to come out of New Zealand, and combines a rare capacity for the traditional blues harmonica and the less typical chromatic harmonica. He is equally at home whether playing in the ‘Chicago-style’ of Little Walter, or the more sophisticated jazz sensibilities of the Belgian jazz great, Jean ‘Toots’ Thielemans. Neil has appeared with everyone from NZ jazz maestro Rodger Fox’s big band,through to jazz combos and electric blues bands, and folk and roots groups. Neil’s own band, The Neil Billington Band, is a regular favourite in NZ’s capital city, Wellington. Neil Billington has a remarkable versatility on a demanding instrument, showing at times a formidable virtuosity with a deep soulfulness that comes from playing the music he loves.SATURDAY 4:30pm, In Concert, Village StageSATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 4:00pm, Harmonica Workshop, Workshop

YS New ZealanDYs (pronounced ‘ees’) embroider intricate harmonies, dark mel-odies and glittering guitar into heart-beating folk. Beautiful and compelling, their songs carry as lightly as they feel deeply. The duo have been playing together since 2013, enjoying New Zealand and Australian summer music festivals and spending time in the UK where the duo connected to England’s folky roots. Returning to NZ to launch their album, the duo are excited to be part of the line-up for Auckland Folk Fest 2018. Ys will lead you down the garden path and move you deep and good.SUNDAY 2:30pm, In Concert, Village Stage

KRISSY JACKSON New ZealanDKrissy lives, breathes and sings music. She has been studying violin since she was 2, teaching since she was 12, but her heart lies in performance where we hear Krissy’s reverent commitment to music come to life. Immersed in New Zealand’s folk scene, Krissy dances with melody and tone, in all ways making it her own. Touring from Whangarei all the way to Dunedin, Krissy plays bluegrass, folk punk, gypsy rock, classical Indian folk and more. She has performed with many friends of the Auckland Folk Festival and is a true talent. Krissy Jackson is not to be missed.SATURDAY 8:00pm-Late, Showcase Concert, Main MarqueeSUNDAY 10:00am, In Concert, The Mill

The BOLLAnDS New ZealanDBased in Asia and New Zealand, Indie folk duo, The Bollands, have been singing their infectious foot stomping folk throughout the world for over 5 years. With their love of travel, music, good friends & fine wine, they have gained a reputation for their pas-sion-filled live shows and heartfelt folk tunes.SATURDAY, 6:30pm, In Concert, Village Stage

ORIGINZ New zeAlandOrigiNZ is an Auckland-based group of musicians that have formed from the love of world music. Each member of the band has brought with them the influences and instruments (bagpipes, saxophone, fiddle, flute, snare drums and more) from their own original cultures. Together, they create new music which reflects themselves and the multicultural nation that is modern New Zealand, combining elements of folk, celtic, reggae, jazz & blues.SATURDAY 4:00pm, In Concert, The Mill

The Hairy Family Band New zeAlandFor kids that rock! From the hairy mountains, come a happy go lucky family of singing silly people. The Hairy Family Jam Band love to sing and dance every day. They have lots of songs about sharing, caring, counting and cleaning. The Band includes hairy members from ‘The Bollands’ and other musicians from Hong Kong and Australia.SATURDAY 1:30pm, In Concert, Kids StageSUNDAY 2:00pm, In Concert, Kids Stage

JOY DANCERS New ZealanDThis group lead by Julia Wei will dance the Lantern dance, The girl from the home town, Beautiful girl and Tea picking. These are dances from the native people of Taiwan.

Joy Dancers was established in 2003. The members are folk dance lovers. The principal aim is to instruct international folk dance. We take part in many multicultural events. Joy Dancers are delighted to meet different cultural folk dance groups and also to make voluntary contributions to communities within the Auckland area. SUNDAY 1pm-1:30pm Display Dance Main Hall SUNDAY 1:30pm-2:30pm Dance Workshop Main Hall

LA BOURrée New ZealanDLa Bourrée was founded in 1982 to enjoy and perform dances from many regions of France and French Canada, and to introduce these in schools. They have been a popular part of the Auckland festival scene as it has grown, first dancing in the Folk Festival in two earlier venues, and in the big International Cultural Festival and the Rose Festival ever since their inception. They also greatly enjoy sharing the French flavours and fun of community dancing with adults and children. SATURDAY 2pm-2:30pm Main Hall SATURDAY 2:30pm-3:30pm Main Hall

THE OLD TIME RAGS UKThe Old Time Rags are a duo who use folk music and dance to create an interactive and energetic street show featuring Appalachian step dance, broom dancing, banjos and the daring accordion balance of doom. They have wowed audiences across the UK bringing their show to Glastonbury, Sidmouth Folk Week and Edinburgh Fringe.SATURDAY 2:30pm, In Concert, Village Stage

APRA AMCOS SongwrIter Speaks Courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed wherever he lands, travelling the roads of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and beyond with yarns, ballads and barnstormers. He goes looking most nights of the year for that deep well of magic that threads through the humble folk song either solo or with his band, The Eastern. His songs have gathered a clutch of good reviews in NZ and overseas, he’s been nominated for a couple of serious music awards (including the APRA Silver Scroll Award). Described as “two parts Woody Guthrie, one part revival meeting and one part group hug” McGrath show goes straight for the spirit level in all of us.SUNDAY 1:30pm, The Mill

Ethno is a global movement for young musicians within the folk/traditional/world music scene and has been around since 1990. Now existing in over 13 countries with a solid international network, it is now time to bring it to New Zealand! Ethno will open young

musicians to a global network of passionate, open minded people who want to celebrate and share music and culture.

Ethno is a camp that brings musicians to live together for a week and share their music through workshops and work together as an ensemble, preparing for a final performance. Authentic traditional teaching techniques are emphasised through the peer to peer

democratic learning approach that is particular to Ethnos around the world.

The first Ethno New Zealand took place on Piritahi Marae on Waiheke Island from the 20th and 29th of January 2018, culminating in performances on the island and at the Auckland Folk Festival. Musicians attended from all over the world such as New Zealand,

Australia, Tonga, India, Sweden, Estonia, The Netherlands, Chile, Congo, USA and Ghana.

Ethno New Zealand will bring the world to New Zealand and take New Zealand to the world.

For more information please contact ethnonewzealand@gmail.comPH : 0204 107 1207 or 027 921 8614

www.facebook.com/ethnonzethnonewzealand.wixsite.com/ethnonz/ethno-new-zealand-2018

www.ethno-world.org

FRIDAY 26th JANUARY 2018MAIN MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN WORKSHOP KIDS STAGE MAIN HALL

7pm

7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLet’s Get This Show

On The Road8pm

8:00 PM - 9:30 PMWelcome Concert

Hosted By Titirangi Folk Club

8:00 PM - LateCome All YeHosted By

Roger Giles

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMWelcome danceGaidhealtachd Ceilidh Band

SATURDAY 27th JANUARY 2018MAIN MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN WORKSHOP KIDS STAGE MAIN HALL

9:30am 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMPlayford Danceswith Beth Harris

and the Rose and Thistle Band

10am

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOvercoming

Performance Nerveswith Mary Barr

10:00 AM - 10:45 PMKids Session

with Cara & Gavin

10:30 AM - 11:30 AMSongwriter Circle with Nadia Reid,

Reb Fountain, Alan Reid & more

10:30 AM - 1:30 PMBlackboard Concert

Hosted By Tony Smyth

11am11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Huw Williams in Concert

11:00 AM 12:00 PMSurprise Guest

Fiddle Workshop

11:00 AM - 11:45 PMFolkin Youth Orchestra

Emily & friends

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMScottish Dance

with Katharine HoskynRose and Thistle Band11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Gift Of The Gabwith Rosie Holmes

Noon

12 Noon - 1:00 PMRaise the RoofSingalong with

Warren Payne & Fi Sadiq

12:15 PM - 1:30 PMTall Tales for Small People with Mary12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Martin Blackman Young Performers

Award Hosted By Devonport Folk Club

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMEarly Dancing

with Karen Vernon and the Rose and Thistle

Band1pm

1:00 PM - 2:00 PMT-Bone Trio In Concert

1:00 PM - 2:00 PMEsther Swift

Harp Workshop 1:30 PM - 2:15 PMThe Hairy Family

Jam Band Concert2pm2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Deadbeats In Concert

2:00 PM - 2:30 PMLa Bourrée French

Dance Display2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Old Time Ragsin Concert

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMHome Made Jam

Hosted By the Penman Family

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMIan Bartlett

Bodhran & BonesBeginner Workshop

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMLa Bourrée

French Dance workshop

2:45 PM - 3:30 PMAlan Reid Workshop

for Kids3pm3:00 PM - 4:00 PMThe East Pointers

in Concert

4pm4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

OrigiNZin Concert

4:00 PM - 5:30 PMTradition Bearers

Session

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMLonely Heartstring Band

Mandolin Workshop

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMEuro Gypsy withFiona Murdoch

Tamlin

4:30 PM - 5:30 PMNeil Billington

in Concert

5pm5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ravensin Concert

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMSlow Irish Sessionwith Ted Cizaldo

5:30 PM - 6:00 PMMorris Dancewith Ragged

Robin Morris (UK)6pm

6:00 PM - 7:00 PMMartin Blackman

winners,Sophie Mashlan &

Folkin Youth Orchestra

6:00 PM - 9:00 PMPhil Garland

Tribute Concert& NZ Song

Come All-YeHosted By

Chris Priestley& Roger Giles

6:30 PM - 7:30 PMThe Bollands

In Concert7pm

8pm

8:00 PM - 11:00 PMShowcase Concert

Featuring:Krissy Jackson

Alan ReidNeil BillingtonHuw Williams

T-Bone TrioLonely Heartstring

8:00 PM Euro Gypsy Dance

with Fiona Murdoch and Tamlin10:00 PM - Late

Home Brew & DrinkingSongs with Lew Black

11:00 PM - LateLate Night Concert

with The East Pointers

SUNDAY 28th JANUARY 2018MAIN MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN WORKSHOP KIDS STAGE MAIN HALL

9am9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Folk Service ledby Robyn Goudge 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Trade & Exchange

10am

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMKrissy Jackson

In Concert

10:00 AM - 10:45 AMKids Session

with Cara & Gavin

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWelsh Clog with

Huw Williams

10:30 AM - 11:30 AMEsther Swift in Concert

10:30 AM - 1:30 PMBlackboard Concert

Hosted By Tony Smyth

11am

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPaul Jonson

Ukulele Workshop 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMOpen Mic Hosted ByCharlotte & Sophia

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMEthno NZ in Concert

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMFarewell Shanty

Session withthe Maritime Crew

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMIrish Set Dancing with

Noel Armstrong

Noon

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMThe Lonely Heartstring

Band in Concert

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMIan Bartlett

Bodhran & BonesInt/Advanced WS

12:45 PM - 1:30 PMTall Tales for Small People with Mary1pm

1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLet’s Jam

with the BandThe Deadbeats

Workshop

1:00 PM - 1:30 PMJoy Dancers Display

1:30 PM - 2:30 PMAPRA /AMCOS

Songwriter Speaks:Adam McGrath

1:30 PM - 2:30 PMJoy Dancers of Taiwan

Workshop2pm

2:00 PM - 3:00 PMAlan Reidin Concert

2:00 PM - 2:45 PMThe Hairy Family

Jam Band Concert2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Ys In Concert

2:30 PM - 2:45 PMThe Mummers Play

Workshop withAndy Smith

3pm3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ian Neilson Festival Videographer

Filming Session Audience Welcome!

3:00 PM - 4:00 PMLatin American

Dance with Ana Mariede Voz Sanchez3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Nadia Reidin Concert

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMBluegrass

Concert hostedby Auckland Bluegrass

Club

4pm

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMNeil Billington

HarmonicaWorkshop4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Reveriein Concert

4:30 PM - 5:30 PMMorris Dance with City of AucklandMorris Dancers

5pm

5:00 PM - 6:00 PMAlistair Brown

Scottish Songs, Serious

and less so

5:30 PM - 6:30 PMRMNZ Finalists

Tui for Best FolkAlbum 2018

6pm6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Klezmer Rebs in Concert

7pm

8pm

8:00 PM - Late Showcase Concert

featuring:Klezmer RebsEsther Swift

Ravens, The Deadbeats Nadia Reid

The Eastpointers

11:00 PM - Late LATE NIGHT Dance

with guests!

MONDAY 29th JANUARY 2018

11am11:00 AM - 1:00 PMPacking My Things

with Roger Giles

FREE CONCERT FOR FESTIVAL GOERS AT THE BUNKER, MT VICTORIA HOME OF THE DEVONPORT FOLK CLUB 8PM

TINY TOWNTiny Town was designed and built by Coastella Music Festival directors Paul Brown & Gerry Paul (of T-Bone Trio) to give festival goers the thrill and intimacy of their very own private show. Gerry reminisced that some of the most memorable shows of his touring life were in tiny venues to very few people. The audience got to know the band, the band got to know the audience and everyone in the room went away with an unforgettable experience. The pair decided to bring that concept to life and converted a ten foot shipping container into a mini theatre fully kitted with a stage, lights, red velvet curtains, a black and white checked floor, a sound system and rounded off with vaudeville style exterior art work. Tiny Town has the capacity to take around five audience members seated and up to three musicians, exploring audience and musician proximity in a whole new way. Auckland Folk Festival is excited to have Tiny Town at our 2018 Festival. It will be opened at various times through the weekend and can be found alongside the Tower, a short distance from the Village and the Mill. Main guests and many other surprises will await you within but you’ll have to lineup and discover for yourself.

SECOND HAND NEWSSecond Hand News is a website dedicated to the Auckland Folk Music community, featuring a folk music gig guide, interviews with local and overseas musicians and album reviews.

The website and content is created by a passionate and creative team who are dedicated to creating strong relationships with the Auckland folk venues and musicians.

Please come and find the Second Hand News Lounge alongside The Tower and Tiny Town. There will be couches to chill out on and people to chat with. Bring your instruments for a jam and find out more about what makes Second Hand News tick.

www.secondhandnews.nz

THE TOWERLocated at the heart of the hubbub, and clearly seen from all parts of the showgrounds - The Tower is the place to go for information and to fulfill your take-away music needs. Here you will find the artists’ CDs, music books and other merchandise for sale along with the lovely crew from Kaipara College who are looking after this spot.

The Tower also serves as an information or gathering point - check out what’s next on the programme, let your friends know you’ll meet them there or if you find a lost child, the Kaipara College team will be able to help them find their way!

A basic first aid kit will be kept here for urgent supplies

The RMNZ TUI Award – Best Folk Album Of 2018

ALBI & THE WOLVESThis is folk music, but not as you know it. Pulling inspiration from a wide spectrum of genres, from swing to bluegrass, soul, r&b, rock and world music, Albi & The Wolves offer a decadent serving of double bass, guitar, and violin accompanied by Albi’s smooth vocal stylings on their debut One Eye Open. These elements come together to create both a potent foot stomping rhythm and a captivating music and stage presence never experienced before. Known to the Folk Festival audience as regular audience members and guests in 2016, they are excited to return, celebrating their debut album.

The Martin BlackmAn Young PerforMers AwardHosted by Devonport Folk Club & awarded to young performers between the ages of 11 & 18 years, participants will be judged & the award presented on Saturday at 12.30pm in the Barn. The winners will perform on The Mill on Saturday at 6pm. To register, speak to the gate crew.

The Frank Winter MemoriAl AwardThis award was instituted in memory of the late, great Frank Winter, who was the founder of the Auckland Folk Festival. It will be presented to a talented young performer or group of performers, chosen by the festival committee, to help them achieve their musical goals and/or further their musical education. The recipient will be announced on Saturday evening at the Showcase Concert at 8pm in the Marquee.

The winner will be announced and the award presented by a Recorded Music NZ representative at our Sunday evening concert. The finalists can be heard performing at 5:30 pm on Sunday in the Marquee.

REB FOUNTAIN6 years in the making, Reb Fountain’s album Little Arrows is rich, full of songs about grappling with relationships, both personal and institutional. The album began in the music den of her Grandmother’s home in Vancouver. Full of musical instruments, trinkets and photographs,Reb found solace and reflection in this familial space. Little Arrows is a beautiful, creative collaboration between three gifted songwriters - the late Sam Prebble, Dylan Storey and Reb. Irrespective of the time it took to develop, Little Arrows seems to be fit for purpose right here, right now. Reb manages to transcend folk, punk Americana, and fill the well of the political with heart and soul.

CANDICE MILNERFrom the seemingly sleepy hollow that is the port town of Lyttelton, Candice, at 18, has released a stunning debut album Lyttelton Records, Evergreen. She has been songwriting and recording since the age of 14, her first single “Helping Hands” supporting CanTeen NZ. Since then, she has been performing all around New Zealand, impressing audiences of all ages.

COME ALL YE's SingalOngs & Jam SessioNs

Other HappenIngs

FRIDAY:Welcome Come-all-ye Friday 8 pm in the Barn Hosted by Roger Giles. You don’t have to clap if you don’t like it, but do come and hear the talent that’s gathering here this weekend.

SATURDAY:Gift of the Gab with Rosie Holmes Saturday 11:30am in the Workshop Rosie Holmes invites you to celebrate the spoken word of stories tall or short, funny or sad, legends, myths or poetry, your own creation or others.

Raise The Roof Singalong, Saturday 12 pm in the Mill Warren & Fi encourage you to bring your voice, a smile and a friend and prepare to enjoy yourselves!

The Tradition Bearer Session, Saturday 4 pm in the Barn Unamplified, unaccompanied singing for everyone

Slow Irish Session, Saturday 5:30pm in the Workshop A chance to keep up with the best as Ted Cizaldo leads this session at a gentle pace.

Come-all-ye, Saturday around 8 pm in the Barn This session will organically follow on from the Phil Garland Concert. Hosted by Roger Giles and Chris Priestley.

SUNDAY:Farewell Shanty Session, Sunday 11:30am in the Barn The Maritime Crew lead you in a final round of rousing shanties and songs of the sea old and new.

Let's Jam with the Band, Sunday 1pm in the Barn Alongside the Deadbeats, this workshop explores blues music with tips on playing guitar, harmonica, bass and slide guitar. Blues is a great way to explore the neck of your guitar and also discover what those little holes on your harmonica can do. The Deadbeats will share ideas and tips with you, that they have collected in their combined 2,500 years of experience.

MONDAY:Packing My Things, Monday 11 – 1.00 pm in the Barn Final farewell sing-along with Roger Giles...one more song before we go

SATURDAY:Home Brew & Drinking Songs, Saturday 10:00pm in the Barn Lew Black’s Home Brew & Drinking Songs session is a popular annual event. Lew is well known as a lover of fine ale, fine whisky, fine singing and rollicking good times. He has prepared a special brew for this event, which you are invited to share whilst joining in with songs appropriate to the occasion. If you wish to contribute a sample of your own home brew this will be warmly accepted. PLEASE NOTE: No alcohol will be provided to those under the legal drinking age.

SUNDAY:Folk Service, Sunday 9:00am in the Barn This non-denominational gathering is hosted by Robyn Goudge. If you’d like to contribute a song, poem or prayer, talk to Robyn before the service.

Trade & Exchange Market, Sunday 9:30am in the Workshop An opportunity to sell, buy, swap all types of musical books, recordings, instruments, accessories, and advice.

Folk Group “Singing Nations” a mixed full costume choir will perform twice Sunday in the Village Green area. “Our singing group was born more than five years ago. The members of Singing Nations are from different parts of Ukraine, Russia, Belorussia and Moldova. Performing in our national costumes we sing folk songs in Ukrainian, Russian, Maori and English languages. “

APRA AMCOS Songwriter Speaks, Sunday 1:30pm in the Mill Courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed wherever he lands, travelling the roads of New Zealand, Australia, Europe and beyond with yarns, ballads and barnstormers. He goes looking most nights of the year for that deep well of magic that threads through the humble folk song either solo or with his band, The Eastern. His songs have gathered a clutch of good reviews in NZ and overseas, he’s been nominated for a couple of serious music awards (including the APRA Silver Scroll Award). Described as “two parts Woody Guthrie, one part revival meeting and one part group hug” a McGrath show goes straight for the spirit level in all of us.

The Mummers Play, Sunday 2:30pm in the Workshop Come and learn about the traditional 150-year old English Mummers play which is performed in villages at Christmas and Easter. Read through a script, split into groups and perform your interpretation of the play. All are welcome!

Maypole workshop in Village Green, Saturday 10:30am and 3:30pm, Sunday 11:00am and 2:30pm Rae Storey will have her Maypole at the Village Green to teach Maypole dancing to those that are keen. With live music you will swing in and out to around the pole and form a pattern of ribbons.

There are many spaces you can use for sessions after all of the concerts have finished for the night. There’s the Kumeu Room, the Shearers Quarters, the Second Hand News Tent and many more - find a space and jam away but make sure you leave the space clean when you leave!

GuidelInes fOr blaCkboarD concErtsArrive early for registration (use barber shop queue, you know who was in front of yourself). No substitutes for performers, performer(s) must attend registration and preferably stay for concert (MC will only advise performers “two out” from present performer)

Out of respect to other performers we would appreciate that you stay till the end of the concert

MC reserves the right to place performers in any order that MC, sees fit, in order to have a varied playlist

If you wish to book and ask for an early spot so you can go elsewhere, then come back on Sunday when you can fully commit to the concert

Sound engineer preference is to have large bands - i.e. lots of mic’s and “d.I.’s” to perform last 

Allowance is 2 songs in ten minutes per act including set up

Tune your instruments before getting on stage as it will cut into your time

CONCERTS

INSTRUMENT & VOCAL WORKSHOPSSATURDAY:Songwriters Circle Saturday 10:30 am in the Mill Join Guy Wishart (Tui Best Folk Album 2017 winner) as he hosts a circle of songwriters from the Festival in discussing songwriting, performing songs and talking shop, including Nadia Reid, Reb Fountain (Ravens), Alan Reid and more.

Fiddle Workshop with Krissy Jackson Saturday 11:00 am in the Barn Surprise guest to teach some tunes & techniques to all ages and skills.

Overcoming Performance Nerves Saturday 10:00 am in the Workshop Mary Barr introduces a workshop for those who really suffer nervousness to the detriment of their performance.

Harp Workshop with Esther Swift Saturday 1:00 pm in the Workshop Bring along your harps to learn tunes, tips or tricks from Esther or come along to listen. For all skill levels.

Bodhran Workshop I – Introduction to playing Saturday 2:30 pm in the Workshop Experienced player and maker of bodhrans, Ian Bartlett will take you through the basics of playing this versatile and popular instrument. The workshop is ideal for the absolute beginner and those players wanting help or to brush up on their playing. If you don’t have a bodhran bring along a cardboard box or small suitcase, they will do just nicely as substitutes. Ian will provide the sticks.

Mandolin Workshop with the Lonely Heartstring Band Saturday 4 pm in the Workshop Join Matt Witler with your mandolin to learn tunes, tips or tricks. Or just come along to listen. For all skill levels.

SUNDAY:Ukulele Workshop with Paul Jonson Sunday 11 am in the Workshop Paul Jonson shows how the simple ukulele can be adapted to any musical style you desire.

Bodhran Workshop II – Extend your playing Sunday 12:30 pm in the Workshop Got the basics of jigs, reels and polkas? In this session Ian Bartlett explores some of the other playing styles and techniques and invites you to do the same. The workshop is for experienced players to share techniques etc. and for those with less experience to have a crack at some of the more tricky stuff.

Harmonica Workshop with Neil Billington Sunday 4:00 pm in the Workshop Come along to jam and learn with Neil. BYO harmonica, for all skill levels.

Scottish Songs, Serious and Less So with Alistair Brown Sunday 5 pm in the Barn An hour of ballads, comic ditties, songs of struggles (usually unsuccessful) against temptation, odes to conviviality, songs of unashamed sentimentality and the odd funny story.

FRIDAY:Let’s Get This Show On The Road Friday 7.00 pm Village Stage A selection of artists and friends of the Auckland Folk Festival will set the weekend off with a bang!

Welcome Concert Friday 8.00 pm in the Mill Titirangi Folk Club presents one of the first concerts of the weekend.

SATURDAY:Home Made Jam Saturday 2.30 pm in the Barn Christine Penman & her family will invite and encourage intergenerational family groups to perform in their ‘Homemade Jam’. Dust off those old family favourites and contact one of us before the concert to book your spot to perform two items. First in, first served for this popular event.

Blackboard Concert Saturday 10.30 – 1.30 pm at the Village Stage Hosted by Tony Smyth

Martin Blackman Winners, Folkin Youth Orchestra and Social Media Competition Winner Saturday 6.00 pm in the Mill The winners of the Martin Blackman and Social Media Competitions will perform as well as the Folkin Youth orchestra, who are formed and rehearsed at the Festival on Saturday morning! The Martin Blackman Award is hosted at 12.30 pm in the Barn, where the winners are judged.

Phil Garland Concert Saturday 6.00 pm in the Barn Chris Priestley will bring a raft of great musicians to pay tribute to the late great Phil Garland. This concert will be a celebration of his work and of NZ Folk Music and will be followed by a Come-All-Ye.

Saturday Night Showcase Concert Saturday 8.00 pm in the Marquee Compered by Nigel Robertson with some of the headline Festival guests and the presentation of the Frank Winter Award.

Late Night Concert with The East Pointers Saturday 11 pm until late in the Village Stage Come join the East Pointers for a dance until late, after the Showcase Concert.

SUNDAY:Blackboard Concert Sunday 10.30 – 1.30 pm at the Village Stage Hosted by Tony Smyth

Bluegrass Concert Sunday 3.30pm in the Mill A concert showcasing some of the finest bluegrass musicians here at the Festival. Hosted by the Auckland Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Club.

Tui Best Folk Album Finalists Sunday 5.30 pm in the Marquee This concert will feature the three finalists for the RMNZ Best Folk Album of 2018. Compered by Roger Giles

Sunday Night Showcase Concert Sunday 8.00 pm in the Marquee Compered by Festival Vice President, Roger Giles, this concert will feature more of the headline Festival guests.

FRIDAY:8:00pm – 11:00pm WELCOME DANCE - MAIN HALL With the incredible Gaidhealtachd Ceilidh Band. Fresh from their week-long festival in Whangarei Heads, this dance makes for a great warm up to the weekend!

SATURDAY:9:30 - 10:30am PLAYFORD DANCES - MAIN HALL Beth Harris discovered the pleasures of English Country Dancing while living in the UK a number of years ago. She now helps to run the English Country Dance Group in Auckland. Playford Dances, named after John Playford who compiled and published them from 1651, are charming social dances where dancers weave patterns of varying complexity around the floor, Their survival since the 17th and 18th centuries is testament to their popularity. All with or without experience welcome. Music will be provided by The Rose and Thistle Country Dance Band.

11am – 12pm SCOTTISH DANCE - MAIN HALL With Katharine Hoskyn. A return of the popular Scottish workshop of country and ceilidh dancing. Learn of the essentials of Scottish dancing with some straightforward traditional and contemporary dances.

12:30 - 1:30pm EARLY DANCING - MAIN HALL Dip a toe into renaissance dance from 15th & 16th century Italy, France and England. A selection of early social dances requiring no previous experience. The Auckland Early Dance Group developed as an adjunct to the English Country Dance Group where Karen Vernon assists Beth Harris. Music will also be provided by the versatile Rose and Thistle Dance Band

2pm – 2:30pm FRENCH DANCE DISPLAY - MAIN HALL La Bourrée French Regional dance

2:30pm – 3:30pm FRENCH DANCE WORKSHOP - MAIN HALL La Bourrée was founded in 1982 to enjoy and perform dances from many regions of France and French Canada, and to introduce these in schools. They have been a popular part of the Auckland festival scene as it has grown, first dancing in the Folk Festival in two earlier venues, and in the big International Cultural Festival and the Rose Festival ever since their inception. They also greatly enjoy sharing the French flavours and fun of community dancing with adults and children. Today their programme will start in the Pyrenées, tour around the Centre of France to see three different forms of bourrée (the uniquely French dance style) and finish back in the south, with an age-old feature of summer festivals in Provence, Li Jardiniero.

4pm – 5pm EURO GYPSY Eurogypsy Dance Workshop – Channel your inner nomad and travel across Europe through dance. Fiona Murdoch, Director of Dance Folkus (Hamilton), will be your tour guide and teach you fun folk dances in circles, chains, and squares to various beats.

5:30 - 6:30pm MORRIS DANCE WORKSHOP Ragged Robin Morris from the UK will teach dances named Prescott Clock, which commemorates the ending of the clock and watch industry in Prescott Lancashire, and Twiglet. Both of these at stick dances that will be supplied.

8:00pm - LATE - EURO GYPSY - MAIN HALL With Fiona Murdoch and Tamlin.

SUNDAY:10am – 11am WELSH CLOG - MAIN HALL Huw Williams returns again and welcomes clog dancers of all standards from beginners to improvers and beyond. An opportunity to learn the art of traditional Welsh stepping. The workshop will cover subjects such as how to dance the basic steps, how to produce clear sounding rhythms and how to put them together. Suitable for people who are new to clog dancing and for those dancing at a higher standard if you haven’t had previous experience of Welsh stepping. It is traditionally danced wearing clogs but shoes can work just as well. You don’t need to speak Welsh and Huw delivers the session in his own unique and entertaining way. You will get slightly out of breath-mostly due to laughing.

11:30am – 12:30pm IRISH SET DANCING - MAIN HALL with our local expert, Noel Armstrong.

Irish Set Dance originated from French Quadrilles having been introduced to Ireland by Soldiers returning from the various Continental Wars. The earliest Set Dance being recorded in Dublin in about 1812. The formations of the Quadrille dances were retained and dances to the local dance meters. Through time tunes characteristic of the local area predominated such that dance to reels were frequently found in Clare and polkas in Kerry and Cork.

This year Noel will tutor the lively Castle Set which is well known in the Sliabh Lucra area on the border of County’s Cork and Kerry.

Danced to Slides and Polkas this dance is sure to quicken the heartbeat of musicians and dancers alike. Solid, preferable leather, soled shoes capable of sliding recommended. Young persons of 12 years and above preferred.

1pm – 1:30pm JOY DANCERS OF TAIWAN DANCE DISPLAY – MAIN HALL This group lead by Julia Wei will dance the Lantern dance, The girl from the home town, Beautiful girl and Tea picking. These are dances from the native people of Taiwan.

Joy Dancers was established in 2003. The members are folk dance lovers. The principal aim is to instruct international folk dance. We take part in many multicultural events. Joy Dancers are delighted to meet different cultural folk dance groups and also to make voluntary contributions to communities within the Auckland area.

In the Auckland Folk Festival, we are going to perform four Taiwanese folk dances. One of them will be the Lantern Dance - very popular at the Lunar New Year festivals.

1:30pm – 2:30pm JOY DANCERS OF TAIWAN DANCE WORKSHOP - MAIN HALL Join Julia who will teach the dances from Taiwan.

3pm – 4pm LATIN AMERICAN FOLK DANCE - MAIN HALL

With Ana-Maria de Vos Sanchez who teaches 2 dances..

Milonga,traditional dance from Argentina, uses the same basic elements as Tango, requires a greater relaxation of legs and body. Movement is normally faster, and pauses are not made.It is rather a kind of rhythmic walking without complicated figures, with a much more “rustic” style than Tango.

Baile las Chiapanecas is a woman’s dance from the state of Chiapas - Mexico. There are many options. As a couple dance, solo dance, dancers scattered, or group dance with a lot of choreography.

4:30pm – 5:30pm MORRIS DANCE - MAIN HALL City of Auckland Morris Dancers will teach Morris dancing. Sticks and hankies supplied.

DANCES AND DANCE WORKSHOPS Food Trucks 2018This year we welcome back several of our popular Food Trucks for your enjoyment and have tried to source some more breakfast options. We have also spread the Food sellers across the site using our new Park named after the great Marcus Turner, and home to our new Kids stage,as well as maintaining our food Village near the Tower

Look out for our new Pizza oven outside the barn from local Waimauku chefs Delectable Cuisine

GeovinNy India A welcome return to our fabulous Indian chefs Helen and Chris who offer gorgeous curries and bites www.geovinny.com Location The Village

MalaysIan KitcheN Malaysian food with the amazing Bolland extended family offering popular Malaysian curries , dumplings and steamed pork buns Location The Village

Melt - Real Fruit Ice crEam Yummy Ice cream and Dr Feelgood Ice blocks. Tea and iced chocolate and coffee options as well www.facebook.com/meltcafe Location The Village

Double Dutch Fries Voted No. 1 fries from Food Trucks Auckland Hand cut potato fries with Dutch mayonnaise and satay sauce options www.facebook.com/doubledutchfries.co.nz Location The Village

The Coffee Guru Jyoti Prakasha with his great Coffee ,hot chocolate and Chai plus a popular music session tent and organic snacks www.facebook.com/thecoffeeguru Location The Village

Europe CentraL KitcheN Gourmet Beef & Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches with a variety of salads on good quality artisan bread as well as breakfast bacon, egg and vegetarian roll Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/europecentralkitchen Location The Village

DelectAble CuisinE Woodfired Pizzas hot out of the fire with gorgeous toppings www.delectablecuisine.nz Located by the Barn

The Fab Truck Savoury and sweet Crepes and Galettes from our expert French Chefs Fab and Rachel www.facebook.com/@thefabtruck Located in near the kids stage in Marcus Turner Domain

Bill Adams EspresSo Wonderful Espresso coffee and snacks as always Location Marcus Turner Domain

Folk MUSIC, Dance Clubs & SessioNs in AucklaNdDEVONPORT FOLK MUSIC CLUB Mondays at the Bunker, Mt. Victoria/Takarunga, Devonport Contact Roger Giles or Hilary Condon (09) 445 2227 email realmusic@xtra.co.nz www.devonportfolkmusic.co.nz

TitiraNgi Folk Music Club 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday each month at Titirangi Beach Hall, Titirangi Beach Road. Contact Tricia Lee (09) 818 5659 email info@titirangilivemusic.co.nz www.titirangilivemusic.co.nz

AuckLAND BLUEGRASS & TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 2nd Wednesday each month (except Jan) at the Bunker, Mt. Victoria/Takarunga, Devonport Contact: info@aucklandsbluegrass.co.nz www.aucklandbluegrass.co.nz

GUITAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (GANZ) 3rd Wednesday each month at Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Contact Dennis 022 657 3820 email dennis@selenden.net www.nzguitar.com

EAST COAST FOLK CLUB 1st Friday each month at Senior Citizens Hall, behind the main shops, 37 Watea Road, Torbay Contact Bob Uhe, Tel: (09) 426 3588 email: r.uhe@xtra.co.nz

BAREBONES ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB 1st and 3rd Sundays each month 3-6pm at Auckland Irish Society, Fowlds Park Contact: Bones (Graham Hurlock) 021 132 4217 email: barebonesfolkinstruments@xtra.co.nz

RAFTERS FOLK CLUB 3rd Friday each month at Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Rd, Auckland Contact Carolyn Sutherland (09) 482 3817 email: cdsutherland@gmail.com

HIBISCUS FOLK CLUB 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm Orewa Tennis Club, Victor Eaves Park, Florence Ave, Orewa Contact Paul Jonson 027 561 9876 – singnuke@xtra.co.nz email: hcfc@xtra.co.nz www.hcfc.co.nz

WHANGATEAU FOLK MUSIC & SOCIAL CLUB Last Monday each month 7pm at Whangateau Hall, Leigh Contact: Jenine Abarbanel (09) 422 6715 email: jenine@torkington.com

KINGSLAND FOLK CLUB Roaming venues in the Kingsland area. kingslandfolkclub@gmail.com www.facebook.com/KingslandFolkClub

CITY OF AUCKLAND MORRIS DANCERS Every Thursday 7.30pm at the St Lukes Church Hall, 704, New North Rd., Mt. Albert email: info@aucklandmorris.org.nz aucklandmorris.org.nz

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING 2nd Friday (except Jan) 7.30pm - 10.00pm. St John’s Church Hall, 47 Church Street, Northcote. $4 per person.  The evening programme includes dances from Playford to the 21st century. No partners required and newcomers always welcome.  Contact Beth (09) 445 9386 or email bethharris51@hotmail.com

EARLY DANCE 4th Friday of the month (except Dec & Jan) 7.30pm - 10.00pm.  St John’s Church Hall, 47 Church Street, Northcote. $5.00 entry.  The evening programme includes dances from the Renaissance, Regency and Victorian periods.  No partners required and newcomers are always welcome.  Contact Karen (09) 419 2429 or email karen@plantagenet.co.nz

IRISH SET DANCING First 3 Thursdays each month (except Jan) at Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert. Contact: Fred Carr (09) 479 5467

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING To find out about dancing in Auckland, Northland and around New Zealand. So many places where you can have a go Scottish dancing. See the website of the Auckland Region www.aucklandscd.org.nz or phone 0800 693262

AUCKLAND DUTCH DANCERS Every Thursday at Holland House, 123 Rockfield Road, Penrose Contact Bert Koppenaal (09) 483 9892 – email bertina@xtra.co.nz

RURITANIAN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLUB Contact Rae Storey (09) 524 9504 – email rstorey@ihug.co.nz

DANISH SOCIETY FOLK DANCERS Contact: Finn Nielseon (09) 625 5533 – email finn.lorraine@clear.net.nz

LA BOURR’EE FRENCH REGIONAL DANCERS Contact Rae Storey (09) 524 9504 – email rstorey@ihug.co.nz

BULGARIAN ROSES Contact Marieta Kolarska – email marieta_kolarska@yahoo.com

CHILENO DANCERS Contact AnaMaria deVos (09) 638 6771 email anamaria.devossanchez@gmail.com

ISRAELI DANCING, MAAYAN GROUP Contact Jenni Gottschalk (09) 480-4334 email jennygo@complus.co.nz

CHINESE AND TAIWANESE FOLK DANCE Contact Julia Wei (09) 537-4059 email jna_nz@yahoo.com Further information about folk dance clubs can be found on the Folk Dance NZ website: www.folkdance.org.nz

FLORRIE McGREALS SessioN 138 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna Sundays 7-10 pm

THE THIRSTY DOG SessioN 469 Karangahape Road Mondays from 8 pm

THE CLADDAGH SessioN Broadway, Newmarket Sundays Irish session 7pm

THE CLARE INN SessioN 274 Dominion Road, Mt. Eden Mondays from 7 pm Wednesdays from 8.30 pm. OPEN MIC SINGER/SONGWRITER NIGHT. (To reserve a spot in advance email angeljosephgordon@hotmail.com)

TRADITION BEARER SESSION A capella singing in an Auckland venue. Contact: Ian Bartlett (09) 813 2305 – email tradsongnz@gmail.com

If you know of any other folk clubs that are not listed here, please email info@aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz to have it mentioned in next year’s booklet.

Who's Who at the AucklaNd Folk FestivAl

Nigel RobertSonFestival President

Venue Coordinator – The Mill

Finn McLennan-ElliotTProgramme Director

PublicityVenue Coordinator – Tiny Town

Andy SmithFestival Treasurer

Dance Programme Coordinator

Kirsty RobertSonFestival Secretary

Dave WarrenSite Manager

Kathy McDonaldCommittee Member

Food Truck/Vendor/Tower CoordinatorGuest CD Sales

Lyn McAllistErCommittee Member

Ticket SalesVenue Coordinator Kumeu Hall

Tony SmythCommittee Member

Gate team CoordinatorVenue Coordinator – Village

Ian BartleTtHealth and Safety Advisor

Paul BrownFestival Advisor

Chris PriestLeyFestival Advisor

Kids Stage Coordinator

David RobertSon Programme design and layout

CatherIne RobertSonGuest Hospitality

Brenda LiddiaRdBarn Coordinator

Rob KennaiRStage manager

Bays Rover CrewGate staff, Cleaning crews & Recycling monitors

KaiparA CollegEThe Tower - Information and CD Sales

The new Kids Stage Coordinators

SoundMain Marquee - The Production Company

The Mill - Mike DiackThe Village - Laurence Diack

Hall - Shane StewartBarn - Mark Laurent

Kids Stage - Kaipara College

FestivAl ImagerYPhotographers - Daniel Brunskill & Becki Moss

Videographer - Ian Neilson

FestivAl ArtworKArtists: Annabel McKinnon & Jessica Bailey

Assisted by: Dave RobertsonMap by: Natasha Clayton

2017 Photos in Programme: Tamara Josephine

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWe would like to express our heartfelt

appreciation of the people who present workshops and other sessions. The energy

and commitment they bring to their projects are truly awesome and their contributions to the festival add immeasurably to the overall excitement and enjoyment of the weekend.

We are also deeply indebted to the many volunteers who work so diligently to keep everything running smoothly. The festival

simply could not happen without the wonderful people who help set up and break down the

festival, man the gate, maintain and clean the site, look after our guests and patrol the

grounds. A great big thank you to all concerned.

Terms And ConditIons oF the AucklaNd Folk FestivAlAuckland Folk Festival reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists or vary advertised events.Auckland Folk Festival may cancel, delay or stop the festival due to dangerous conditions including Acts of God or any other cause beyond its control. No refund will be given under these circumstances.The Auckland Folk Festival reserves the right to refuse admittance to or evict from the Event any person with reasonable cause or who does not comply with the terms and conditions of entry to the Auckland Folk Festival.Any ticket purchased and a patron¹s entry to and presence at the Auckland Folk Festival Event is subject to the following terms and conditions.If any of these terms and conditions are held to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, the remaining terms and conditions shall nevertheless continue in full force.

Health and Safety StatemEnt:• The festival has procedures in place to ensure all patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience. Please follow the Health and Safety Information and Conditions of entry at all times.

If you see a hazard or risk or have any concerns, please report it promptly to a member of the committee or to the staff at the Tower or Entry gate who will contact Committee members. Patrons must follow the direction of all Event security, and emergency services staff at all times.

Health and Safety InformAtion:• A BASIC First Aid Box is available at the Tower, Gate and Main Marquee. Common first aid articles are the responsibility of patrons. • In an emergency, dial 111, describe your emergency and direct help to the Kumeu Showgrounds Access Rd Kumeu. Then tell the Tower to inform festival staff.• The closest defibrillator can be found at the Kumeu Z Petrol Station Main Highway, Kumeu. Turn Left onto main highway then 400m on Right• The closest Emergency department is at Waitakere Hospital, Lincoln Rd, Henderson.• If you require electricity to power medical equipment, please raise this with Auckland Folk Festival before buying your ticket (we will do our best to assist). Auckland Folk Festival

is unable to supply electric power for the use of patrons for their camping. Patrons are therefore unable to connect any caravan lead, plug or device to any electrical socket on the festival site to avoid overloading the electricity supply.

• The speed limit for all vehicles including bicycles within the festival area is 5kmph

Lost Kids:If you have found a young child who appears to be lost then take them to the Tower where they will be cared for until they can be reunited with the appropriate adults.If you have lost a young child and have been unable to relocate them then go to the Tower where they may already be or if not, appropriate measures can be taken to find them.It is a good idea for your children to know where the Tower is and that they know this is a “safe place” for them to go and be if they get lost.If possible give your child your cellphone number to carry or maybe written on their wristband

ConditIons oF Entry:• Patrons must produce or purchase a valid ticket• The purchased Festival Wrist -band must be worn at all times• Whilst attending the festival, patrons must not: litter, light fires, operate any event equipment, cause damage to the site, buildings or trees, behave in a threatening or inappropriate

manner (aggressive, riotous, or abusive) towards other patrons or festival staff, behave in a manner that reasonably interferes with other patron’s enjoyment of the festival, bring in any illegal objects

• The committee reserves the right to refuse admittance to the event or evict any person acting in an unsafe manner or disrupting the festival.• All children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible guardian of over 25 years. It is a good idea to write the adult’s phone number on any young child’s wristband.• No animals are allowed except for certified disability assist dogs.• Sound and video recording is not permitted without the performer’s consent.• Patrons may be photographed or filmed during the festival and these images may be used for a variety of printed, online and broadcasted promotions in relation to the festival. If

you do not wish to be photographed or filmed for these purposes, please inform the camera operator at the time. • The Auckland Folk Festival takes no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. The patron enters the venue at their own risk and to the maximum extent permitted by

the law the Auckland Folk Festival, its committee members and all other persons involved in the organisation, conduct, sponsorship and promotion of the event, accept no liability for any injury, loss, claims, costs, expenses or damage which may be suffered or incurred by any patron.

• The Auckland Folk Festival has not hired the entire area in the Kumeu Showgrounds. Please keep within the boundaries shown on the site map.• In the Main Marquee: please keep all chairs behind the rope boundary.• All venues: do not leave blankets, chairs etc. in marquees unattended to reserve your space. They may be moved at any time.• Do not leave valuables unattended, especially in tents.• Put recyclables in the correct bins provided

RubbisH:• The Auckland Folk Festival Inc. is committed to being a ‘zero-waste’ festival. Recycling centres are provided and will be monitored. All other rubbish must be taken home. Please

help us in this and be responsible

GeneraL InformAtion:• Please note that hot water will not be available in the Shearers Kitchen or the Barn. There will be a limited amount of hot water available in the Kumeu Hall kitchen.• Gates open 9.00am Friday and the grounds close 2.30pm Monday so please note that you must vacate the site by this time as the gates will be locked.• A basic First Aid Box is available at the Gate Caravan, Tower and Main Marquee. In an emergency, dial 111 and contact the Tower to inform festival staff.• Disabled Parking You will be directed to the area designated.

Tips fOr Safe CampinG:We want your Folk Festival to be enjoyable and remembered for all the right reasons so here’s some handy tips, from the experiences of others, to reduce the main risks when camping, whether it’s in a tent, motor home or caravan.

PrevenTion oF Fire: Open fires are not allowed anywhere on the Kumeu Showgrounds. A fire can destroy a tent in 60 seconds and can spread rapidly to nearby tents etc. So, make sure you ALWAYS: Have a small fire extinguisher, bucket of water or sand handy; just in case check your LPG gas cylinder or canister and cooker connections for leaks before you use them; soapy water brushed around the connections will produce bubbles if there are leaks. DO NOT use the cylinder or cooker if there are leaks. Turn off the gas at the cylinder when you have finished cooking. Keep cooking stoves and barbecues about 1 metre away from tent or gazeebo walls. Watch the stove when you are cooking. Cook outside your tent in a well ventilated area-the carbon monoxide produced from LPG burners and charcoal BBQs can build up in poorly ventilated spaces and kill people inside the space. Use torches in a tents; never use candles or smoke cigarettes inside your tent. Know how to escape from your tent if there is a fire; if you only have one exit be prepared to cut your way out of the tent if necessary.

GeneraL safeTy:Wherever possible try and keep tents and caravans at least six metres (six adult paces) apart; this helps with easy movement around tents and helps reduce the risk of fire spreading. When pitching your tent, remember to look up to ensure there aren’t any split, loose, dead or overhanging tree limbs above. This is especially important if there has been recent high winds or if high winds are forecast. If in doubt find an area away from trees to pitch your tent.It can help you and others to avoid tripping over if you tie fluorescent streamers or LED lights to tent guys. REMEMBER Fire is the major hazard, do all you can to reduce the risk to yourself and others.

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KUMEU ROOM

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TICKET OFFICE

CARPARK

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WORKSHOP

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VILLAGE STAGE

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QUIET CAMPING

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