WELCOME froM thE fEstival tEaM

This is the 47th Auckland Folk Festival. We are so pleased that you are joining us for another weekend of music, dance and fun.

The festival has another great line-up this year with something for everyone. Our main artists again come from widely different musical backgrounds. They are all wonderful entertainers who will hold you spellbound as they tell their stories through music and song. New additions to this year’s festival include the Folk Club session in the barn on Saturday and a redesign of the village area that we are sure will give you a great experience of being able to refresh and relax while taking in the performances on the village stage.

We apologise if you have to move your campsite, especially if you have camped there for years but we would like to align all of the performance areas across the site and we have created new camping areas close by for you. We also welcome Delaney Davidson for the APRA Songwriter Speaks session and welcome back Ethno NZ as part of the festival line-up. We are very proud to be sponsoring two young musicians to attend the Ethno NZ workshops this year. Our eclectic dance programme features dances from many different cultures including Tai Chi, Filipino and South American dance, ad hoc performances in the Village and much more. The Friday Come-All-Ye and daily blackboard concerts will be as popular as ever, so if you want to play, find the organisers and put your name down.

The Festival will start with a bang on Friday evening, with a full programme featuring concerts in the Marquee, the Mill, the Village stage, a Come-All-Ye in the Barn, along with our fabulous ceilidh in the Hall. After trying out seating in a section of the Marquee last year, the feedback was positive, so we’re going with that again.

You will find 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. Families will see an enhanced kids stage this year and young folk will find a great programme, including instrument making with Andy Smith. You will see more colour, decoration, facilities, and other site improvements around the festival and the Village will have a great vibe.

With your support the festival is growing and evolving. Our aim is to build a great festival and for you to have a better experience every year. 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 ALLAuckland Folk Festival is committed to being zero waste. There will be more bin sites this yearand we thank you for your support by using the mixed recycling, food waste and landfill bins

provided, while limiting your waste as much as possible.

• 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 AND FOOD AREAS ARE SMOKEFREE - this includes e-cigarettes.• In the main marquee please keep all chairs behind the rope boundary near the front of the stage so

“floor-dwellers” can get a good view.• Do not leave blankets, chairs etc in marquees to pre-book your space. These may be removed at any

time.• Please ask permission before recording or videotaping any performer.• Do not leave valuables unattended – especially in tents. The festival organisers are not responsible for

the security of your belongings.• Open fires or pets are not permitted anywhere on site.• Please read and abide by the camping safety rules in this booklet.• Parents must make sure children are aware of the above, especially the Out of Bounds areas. AT NO TIME ARE ADULTS OR CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THE SHEDS.

We would love to hear your feedback. We will release an online survey after the completion of the festival so make sure you are signed up to our newsletter of follow us on social media.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius UsABorn in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 16, 1954, Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew up singing in church and in school. Gaining attention in the 1980’s with Colorado’s Hot Rize, O’Brien scored a country hit with Kathy Mattea’s cover of his song Walk The Way The Wind Blows in 1986. Soon artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks also covered his songs. Collaborators include his sister Mollie O’Brien, old time musician Dirk Powell, and songwriters Darrell Scott, Steve Earle, and Mark Knopfler.

Tim O’Brien performs in a duet setting with his partner Jan Fabricius on harmony vocals. Featuring his solid guitar, fiddle, and mandolin, the shows cover a range of original compositions and traditional arrangements mixed with stories and Tim’s self-deprecating humor.

Saturday 3.00 pm: The Mill - Artists in the RoundSaturday 6 pm: Main MarqueeSunday 12.30 pm: The Mill - Songwriter Workshop Sunday 8 pm: Main Marquee

Faustus United KingdomFaustus, with their trademark powerhouse English folk, have spent much of the past two years researching and writing new material from the poetry of 1860s Lancashire Cotton Famine, resulting in powerful and moving new songs and an already acclaimed 5-track EP, Cotton Lords. Band members Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Steeleye Span, Bellowhead), Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Eliza Carthy’s Wayward Band, Whapweazel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast) are three of the leading lights of their generation and all deeply rooted in the English tradition. ’One of Britain’s outstanding folk bands’ - The Guardian

Saturday 10am: Kumeu Room - Melodeon WorkshopSaturday 8 pm: Main MarqueeSunday 11.45am: Main Marquee Sunday 1.30 pm: The Barn - Choir Workshop

Rosier CanadaFolk music reminds us of where we came from and informs us about where we’re going –– or at least that’s the bracing ethos of Montreal- based band Rosier. A group who spent their formative years wrapped in rich, untouched musical traditions, they are just as attuned to the present and the future, challenging and redefining their world through a modern lens. Rosier injects exuberant color into familiar folk sounds, taking the roots that they have grown from and spinning their foundations into a movement. The result is mature, well-controlled music filled with emotion and a surprising freshness relevant in today’s shifting climates. A decade of playing together has shaped the band’s music and dictated its wide swath of sensibilities, from the “breathtakingly forlorn lyricism” (Toronto Music Report) of their 2014 album, Ste-Waves, to the “exotic, oddly-ancient-sounding beats” (Songlines) of their most recent release, Morose (2017). Songlines praised the band for their “brave contemporary takes on traditional folk songs . . . Each track is a story in itself set to skilled arrangements that soar and weave with a timeless beauty while sweet melodies interplay with the unexpected rhythmic and instrumental verve of jazz.”

Saturday 12 Noon: Main Marquee Saturday 11 pm: Village Stage Sunday 8 pm: Main Marquee

Pauline Scanlon IrelandDeeply immersed in the tradition yet completely aware of the edgier developments within the folk and world music realm, Pauline Scanlon is capable of making the oldest ballads sound immediate and fresh while granting newer material a timeless resonance. As a creative, curious collaborator, Pauline is currently involved with a range of diverse projects including Atlantic Arc Orchestra, Exile, Lumiere and MOTU::OILEÁIN. Pauline has presented several music documentary programmes for BBC and TG4 as well as two music performance series, Bosca Ceoil and Trad Ar Fad.

Saturday 8 pm: Main MarqueeSunday 1:45 pm: Main Marquee

Andy Irvine IrelandAndy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career. From Sweeney's Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, his duo with Paul Brady in the later 70s and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. Ever the man for new pastures, Andy has played concerts all over Europe and has toured many times in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada. He was also undertaken extensive tours of Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Japan, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Argentina and Chile. Although an integral part of the finest Irish bands of our time, Andy Irvine continues along the path he set for himself so long ago - a vibrant career as a solo artist in the old style, a teller of tales and maker of music.

Friday 9 pm: Main Marquee Saturday 10.30 am: The Mill - First SongsSunday 8 pm: Main Marquee

Tattletale Saints New ZealandOriginally from Auckland, 2014 Tui Award winners Tattletale Saints now live in Music City USA, Nashville Tennessee. With the 2020 release of their third full length album, vocalist/guitarist Cy Winstanley and vocalist/bassist Vanessa McGowan celebrate choosing a tough path, and conquering seemingly insurmountable obstacles to chase a dream. With thoughtful and minimal production, their third release showcases the duos perfectly intertwined harmony vocals and Winstanley’s clever yet emotional songwriting. Their musicianship, while always masterful, feels relaxed on this offering, as though they no longer have to prove themselves. It is clear that Winstanley and McGowan have spent years working towards the creation of music that is organic, honest and effervescent, and with new record, Dancing Under the Dogwoods, Tattletale Saints truly are here at last.

Friday 7 pm: Main Marquee Saturday 3 pm: The Mill - Artists in the RoundSunday 2 pm: Kumeu Room - Bass Workshop Sunday 8 pm: Main Marquee

Keeva IrelandKeeva, are an Irish trio comprised of flute player and vocalist Alan Doherty, fiddler Tola Custy and guitarist Gerry Paul. Their music draws inspiration from the rich musical Pan-European heritage of Ireland, Brittany and Galicia; blending seamlessly personal compositions and edgy improvisations. The tunes showcase the virtuoso melody playing of Custy and Doherty, with the powerhouse rhythm of Paul’s guitar driving it on. Their shows are a musical journey; taking you through hypnotic motifs, to hearty ballads, to a groove as large as a herd of elephants stampeding. Dubliner Doherty is well known for his time as front man of the Irish band Gráda, and as the flute soloist on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, and more recently with his new group ALDOC. From West Clare, Tola Custy is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary composers and session musicians. He also plays as the fiddler in trad super group Lunasa and his tunes can be heard at a music session in any Irish pub around the world. Guitarist Gerry Paul has an impressive international touring history, having toured the world with various folk heroes including accordion maestro Sharon Shannon, Grammy Award Winning Bluegrass musician Tim O’Brien and long time member of Ravi Shankar’s band, flute player Ravi Kulur. He is also an international award winning songwriter, children’s author and director of New Zealand’s largest and most vibrant street festival, CubaDupa.

Saturday 11 pm: Village Stage Sunday 3.30 pm: Main Marquee

Scott Cook CanadaAlberta, Canada's Scott Cook (www.scottcook.net) has been living out of a van or a backpack for the last twelve years, touring almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and elsewhere, and distilling his experiences into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. He brings humour, disarming honesty, and a deep love of humanity to his songcraft and storytelling, accompanying himself with fingerstyle guitar and clawhammer banjo. Scott has already completed eight tours of Australia, but this will be his first visit to New Zealand. He's touring in support of his sixth studio album, Further Down the Line, which garnered his second Canadian Folk Music Award nomination (English Songwriter of the Year), and comes packaged in a 132-page book containing a look back, in words and pictures, on a decade of full-time travel. He's one of the hardest-working DIY troubadours on the road today, averaging over 150 shows and a dozen festivals every year since 2007. All the hard miles notwithstanding, he still believes that songs can change your life, and your life can change the world.

Saturday 2 pm: Main MarqueeSaturday 8 pm: Main Marquee Sunday 4.30 pm: The Barn - Artists In the Round

Gordie Tentrees CanadaInternational touring award nominated Canadian Gordie Tentrees has arrived. This authentic road poet travels North America, Europe, Australia, UK & Ireland with 7 records behind him never repeating himself on stage. From Celtic Connections (Glasgow, Scotland) to the National Folk Festival (Canberra, AU) his ability to hold an audience, weave melody, while juggling the dark with the light is infectious. Having performed 750 concerts in 11 countries during the past 4 years alone, he makes his NZ debut at the Auckland Folk Festival!

Friday 7.30 pm: The Mill Saturday 10 am: Main MarqueeSaturday 8 pm: Main MarqueeSunday 2 pm: Village Stage - Artists in the Round

You, Me, Everybody New ZealandYou, Me, Everybody is about gifting others their moment to shine, a celebration of the virtuosity of the individual and the camaraderie of coming together in a musical moment. Taking their inspiration from a range of musical styles, You, Me, Everybody start at bluegrass, weaving jazz, country and blues to create a dynamic sound that showcases the best of Americana. Their musicianship is evident from the control of their instruments as well as their close, soaring harmonies. Brothers Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes are best known for their contributions to family band, RhodeWorks. Nat Torkington is the resident banjo player for the Pipi Pickers. James Geluk is a graduate of the NZ School of Music and most recently won a Tui for the Best NZ folk album for his work with the Frank Burkitt Band. Kim Bonnington has a heart of pure country. She’s as comfortable at the centre of stage as she is as a backing vocalist and is known for her work as one half of Kim and Dusty but also for providing harmonies for a range of NZ acts.

Friday 9.30 pm: Village Stage Saturday 3 pm: The Mill - Artists in the RoundSaturday 8 pm: Main MarqueeSunday 10 am: Main Marquee

Grawlixes New ZealandAs you may or may not know, a Grawlix is a ‘a spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips’, whereas Grawlixes are a Wellington-by-way-of-Dunedin indie-folk band intent on inserting themselves into your brain with their intelligent, infectious songs about relationships and not being invited to parties. Continuing the great lineage of artists who bring sadness to their sprightly melodies, Grawlixes’s music often deals in the melancholy with self-deprecating honesty and beautiful boy-girl harmonies, sung by co-founders Robin Cederman and Penelope Esplin. A recent signee to Home Alone records, following an extensive European tour supporting now label-mates French for Rabbits, Grawlixes debut album ‘Set Free’ is now available.

Saturday 10.30 am: The Mill - Artists in the RoundSaturday 1 pm: The Mill Sunday 10.30 am: The Mill

Mark Laurent New ZealandMark has been a professional guitarist, singer/songwriter for nearly 40 years. He’s played rock, blues, reggae, country, folk, & even dabbled with jazz. He plays solo, in bands and duos, particularly with songwriter wife Brenda Liddiard. Mark has recorded many albums, written over 200 songs, and worked as producer/session musician on numerous projects, as well as session & sound engineering work for jingles, demos, etc. Mark gigs extensively throughout New Zealand, with occasional forays to Australia and Europe, and has performed several times on TV and radio. He has run seminars on guitar, song-writing. stagecraft, and how to make a living outside the music industry.

Friday 9.30 pm: The Mill Sunday 2 pm: Village Stage - Artists in the RoundSunday 8 pm: Main Marquee

Ebony Lamb New ZealandHoney voiced singer songwriter Ebony Lamb is an act not to be missed, having earned an enviable reputation amongst her contemporaries, critics and music fans alike, as well as a touring legacy the country over. Being the front woman and songwriter of critically acclaimed band Eb & Sparrow for the past 8 years, Ebony is now focusing her talent back to her roots which began in the folk community, with a new solo album in collaboration with esteemed musician Dave Khan (Marlon Williams & the Yarra Benders). Sewn into a unique tapestry of poetic songwriting and dynamic delivery, Ebony’s diverse sound sits somewhere between Nina Simone and Gillian Welch with a glimmering of Karen Dalton to boot. A deep honouring of the "song" as a form of cathartic outlet to understanding the human condition has always been her focus, along with a strong audience rapport - don't miss one of New Zealand's best singer songwriters as she forges her way, through voice, harmony & guitars.

Saturday 10:30 am: The Mill - First SongsSaturday 5 pm: The Mill

Claudia Robin Gunn New ZealandKriClaudia Robin Gunn’s warm, indie-folk melodies capture the golden essence of childhood, offering a sparkling and whimsical lens onto the child’s world that is as sweetly nostalgic for adult listeners as it is captivating for little folk. This is a songwriter well versed in the big questions that little people ask. As some of her little fans have said, Claudia’s kids songs are ‘about real kiwi kids, and things that we do, and see, and think’.

Saturday 7.15 pm: Kids Stage - Storynight show Sunday 1.30 pm: Kids Stage

Rhubarb New zealandInteractive storytelling featuring unsuspecting audience members as the stars of the show…what could go wrong! Combine music, costumes, tall tales, laughter and the odd puppet and you have Rhubarb! Storytelling is a family affair with Mary Kippenberger, Peter Charlton-Jones, Danny Priestley and Katie Charlton-Jones.Saturday 10.30 am: Kids StageSunday 11 am: Kids Stage

Little Ripples New zealandLittle Ripples is children’s folk music dreamed up in the midst of family life in coastal Northland, NZ. As parents and teacher's they felt a calling to create music that speaks to the unique experiences of children growing up in Aotearoa and to connect with the hearts of the people raising them. Their sound is driven by three-part harmonies paired with the ukulele, guitar and double bass offering a soulful heartwarming sound to carry songs that promote connection and well-being. Played over many years in their homes, camping in the bush, at school and kindy these songs have woven their way into the hearts of the children and families in their local Whangārei community.

Saturday 2 pm: Kids Stage Sunday 4.30 pm: The Barn (Erin Cole-Baker)

Foxtrots New ZealandFoxtrots aka Zoe Scott is an award-winning vocalist hailing from the small town of Geraldine, New Zealand. In her short 20 years Foxtrots has been awarded with many national and international awards including the Overall Junior winner of the New Zealand Gold Guitar awards and Overall winner of Australia’s Coca Cola Battle of the Young Stars. In the past years Zoe’s focus has shifted from competitive singing to songwriting and discovering who she is as a musician. At 19 she set out on a tour spanning from Invercargill to Paihia called “The Procrasti-Nation Wide Tour” where she lived out of a van and loved it so much she continued to travel the country for the next 18 months before settling in Auckland. She continues to captivate audiences with her powerful, yet effortless voice accompanied with an emotional vulnerability beyond her years.

Friday 8 pm: Village StageSaturday 7 pm: Village StageSunday 2 pm: Village Stage - Artists in the Round

Cricket Farm New ZealandCricket Farm formed in 2016 out of desperation and they have stuck around for the LOL's. Frequenting folk clubs, house concerts and festivals these entertainers have gathered much love through their plucky little songs and showmanship. It was late 2017 when Cricket Farm released their debut album Bending Spoons. 2018 saw the band gallivanting to far corners of the world chasing dreams where they met in Europe to play shows. Now Hayley and Sims are back home in the DIY studio working with a few friends to complete their next release. This time the idea is to make it all better but with even less frills. Their cheeky banter will have you crying tears of laughter but their songs and delivery can make you fall apart.

Saturday 1 pm: Village StageSunday 12:30 pm: Village Stage

Cara & Gavin New ZealandGavin has a lot of experience with Kids Sessions, having taken the Kids Music Session at the Auckland Folk Festival for 34 out of the last 36 years. Many of the kids who come now, come with their parents who sang with Gavin as children themselves. Cara has joined him since 2002. Cara has extensive experience working with children’s music, as she has run Pre-School Music classes, both privately and in Early Childhood Centres, and was a Primary and Intermediate teacher often specialising in music for over 30 years. Together, they share a wealth of Kids Songs, and fun activities.

Saturday 9.30 am: Kids StageSunday 10 am: Kids Stage

Celtic Ferret New ZealandFerret – from the Latin furritas meaning “little thief”. A group of ferrets is a busyness. Celtic Ferret’s business is to steal away some of your time, rewarding you with songs and tunes unearthed from the centuries of their British heritage. Celtic Ferret (Jean Reid & Ian Bartlett) are known on the NZ folk scene for their passion for folk music from the British tradition. They intersperse their programme with songs from the NZ tradition and a few of their own originals. Theirs will be a concert painting rich pictures of gruesome deaths, riots, robberies, songs of toil, crimes, loss & love, customs and characters, woven with earthy harmonies and instrumentation- and a touch of humour! If only history had been taught this way at school!

Saturday 3 pm: The Barn Sunday 4.30 pm: The Barn - Artists in the Round

AK SAmbA New ZeAlAndAKSamba is an innovative world percussion band based in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Their musical style is a fusion of hot Brazilian rhythms (such as samba, samba-reggae, coco, baião) with drum & bass, hip-hop and other dance influences. The band was founded in 2002 and performs with up to 40 members. They aim to create an unusual, extraordinary, awesome musical experience!

Dance Folkus jointly present 'Balkan Beats' Hamilton's World Voices and Dance Folkus jointly present 'Balkan Beats' - a mosaic of A Cappella song and traditional dance from the Balkan regions. Festival goers will take an instant trip to the Balkan regions of Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and Bosnia and more. World Voices will lead a vocal workshop, and in a separate workshop Dance Folkus will teach the dances showcased in the display. The emphasis will be on participation - both for singers and dancers - and we know you'll enjoy the opportunity to explore these wonderful Balkan beats with us.

Colombian Dance Display ColombiaThe Colombian folk dance group is a project that was born in February 2018. The objective of the group is to create a space where the community can participate actively in the Colombian folkloric dance, and in this way have an approach to the cultural roots of the country and represent Colombian culture abroad through dance and music. Currently, the group has an approximate of 10 members from different nationalities of South America such as Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.

Sunday 1:00pm: Dance DisplaySunday 1:30pm: The Dance Hall

Ethno is a global movement for young musicians within the folk/traditional/world music scene and has been around since 1990. Now existing in 20 countries with a solid international network, they have returned to Aotearoa for their second year. 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 an artistic residency, with all participants staying on site for the duration of the camp. They explore each others traditions, music and techniques. These young musicians from Aotearoa and the rest of the world have ten intense days of music, friendship, sharing through constant workshops and sessions. Ethno provides an opportunity for young people from across the globe to come together and engage through music in a manner that ischaracterised by respect, generosity and openness.

The first Ethno New Zealand took place on Piritahi Marae on Waiheke Island in 2018, the second year at the Hoani Waititi Marae in West Auckland and they have just returned to Piritahi Marae for their third year. Musicians have attended all Ethno New Zealand camps from across the world, countries such as Australia, Solomon Islands, India, Ireland, Algeria, Sweden, England and more. Ethno New Zealand will bring the world to New Zealand and take New Zealand to the world.

Auckland Folk Festival provided two scholarships for New Zealanders to attend Ethno’s 2020 camp, and these recipients are part of their Auckland Folk Festival performances.

Main Marquee 4pm Saturday: Ethno in Concert The Mill 3.30pm Sunday: Ethno Participatory workshop

Kids ZoneFollowing the success of last year’s Kids’ Zone we’ve extended our programme and family friendly entertainment space for this year’s festival. The Marcus Turner Domain is the spot for kids and families to have fun, socialise and enjoy a range of activities. Check out the exciting and ambitious Pallet Maze, avoid the sun under the ample shade, get your face painted, or rest in a beanbag. All of this is surrounded by a decorative barrier to create a safe zone for young kids and families. There will be food trucks nearby, and at all times this space will remain vehicle-free. The programme at the Kids’ Zone stage will run all day Saturday and Sunday with a variety of sessions, workshops, concerts and games to keep the young ones entertained. Activities start at 9.30am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday with Gavin and Cara’s kids’ sessions, followed by Rhubarb in Concert both days. Paul Brown will lead a singalong on Saturday and there are lots of activities through both lunchtimes. In the afternoons we have concerts, by Little Ripples on Saturday and Claudia Robin Gunn on Sunday. On Saturday there’s a chance to watch or join in the Folkin Youth Orchestra get-together and Sunday afternoon features the much loved Instrument Making session, followed by a parade.On Saturday evening, we've added a family picnic time (bring your own food), followed by a kids dance and bedtime stories with Claudia Robin Gunn.

FRIDAY 24th JANUARY 2020THE MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN KUMEU ROOM KIDS STAGE THE DANCE HALL

7pm7:00 PM

Tattletale Saintsin concert

7:30 PMGordie Tentrees

in concert8pm

8:00 PMFoxtrotsin concert 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Come All Ye

Hosted byMary Barr

8:00 - 11:00 PMWelcome Ceilidh Dance

Gàidhealtachd Ceilidh Band

All welcome, beginner or expert

9pm9:00 PM

Andy Irvinein concert

9:30 PMMark Laurent

in concert

9:30 PMYou, Me, Everybody

in concert10pm

SATURDAY 25th JANUARY 2020THE MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN KUMEU ROOM KIDS STAGE THE DANCE HALL

8:30 - 10 am 9:30 AM

Kids Sessionwith Gavin & Cara

9:30 AMPlayford Dances

with Beth Harris and The Rose & Thistle Band

10am10:00 AM

Gordie Tentreesin concert 10:00 AM

Blackboard Concert

hosted by Tony Smyth

10:00 AMRafters Folk Club 10:00 AM

Melodian Workshopwith Saul Rose (Faustus)10:30 AM

First Songsfeaturing:

Andy Irvine, Ebony Lamb, Grawlixes

Hosted by Albi

10:30 AMKatikati Folk Club

10:30 AMRhubarbin concert

11am

11:00 AMHamilton Folk Club

11:00 AMMorris Dancing

Workshop with City of Auckland Morris Dancers

11:30 AMBarebones Folk Club 11:30 AM

Gift of the Gabwith Rosie Holmes

11:30 AMSingalong

with Paul Brown

Noon12:00 PM

Rosierin concert

12:00 - 12:45 PMShanty Sesions

with Lew Black et al.12:30 - 2:00 PM

Lunchtime Activities: Maypole

Face PaintingKBB Instrument Table

12:30 PMEnglish Early Dancingwith Karen Vernon andThe Rose & Thistle Band

1pm1:00 PM

Grawlixesin concert

1:00 PMSocial Media

Competition Winnerin concert

1:00 PMWhangārei Folk Club 1:00 PM

Banjo Workshopwith Nat Torkington1:30 PM

Hibiscus Coast Folk Club

2pm2:00 PM

Scott Cookin concert

2:00 PMDevonport Folk Club 2:00 PM

Little Ripplesin concert

2:00 PMBalkan Beats Display

2:30 PMTitirangi Folk Club 2:30 PM

Ukulele Workshopwith Paul Jonson

2:30 PMBalkan Beats

Dance Workshop3pm

3:00 PMArtists in the Round

featuring:Tim O'Brien, You Me

Everybody, Tattletale Saints

3:00 PMCricket Farm

in concert

3:00 - 3:45 PMCeltic Ferret

in concert 3:15 PMFolkin' Youth Orchestra

with Adam & Emily

4pm4:00 PM

Ethno Aotearoain concert

4:00 PMTradition Bearers

Session

4:00 PMMummers Play Workshop

with Andy and James

4:00 PMScottish Dance Workshop

with Katharine Hoskyn

5pm5:00 PM

Ebony Lambin concert

5:00 PMBalkans Beats

Hamilton's World Voice Dance Fokus

5:15 PMFamily Picnic Dinner

a friendly place for a picnic5:30 PM

Easy English Session Tunes

with Mary Barr6pm

6:00 PMTim O'Brien and Jan

Fabriciusin concert

6:00 - 8:00 PMGod's Own Country

New Songs about oldNew Zealand

Hosted by Chris Priestley

6:15 PMKids Dance

Hosted by Folk Dance NZ with Jane Luiten and Linda

Whitcombe6:30 - 8:00 PM

100 Years of Pete Seegerwith Gavin Asher

and friends7pm7:00 PM

Foxtrotsin concert

7:15 PMStorynight Show

with Claudia Robin Gunn

8pm

8:00 - 11:00 PMSaturday Night Showcase

concert featuring:Faustus, Gordie Tentrees,

You Me Everybody, Pauline Scanlon, Scott Cook

8:00 - 11:00 PMSaturday Night Ceilidh

with Rough Town

10:00 PM - LateDrinking Songs

with Lew Black and friends

11:00 PM - LateLate Night Concert

with Rosier and Keeva

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

SUNDAY 26th JANUARY 2020THE MARQUEE THE MILL VILLAGE STAGE BARN KUMEU ROOM KIDS STAGE THE DANCE HALL

9am

9:00 AMFolk Service

lead by Peter Charlton-Jones 9:30 AM

Trade & Exchange

10am10:00 AM

You, Me, Everybodyin concert 10:00 AM

Blackboard Concert

Hosted by Tony Smyth

10:00 AMKids Session

with Gavin & Cara

10:00 AMIrish Set Dancing

with Helen Stonehouse10:30 AMGrawlixesin concert

10:30 AMPenmann Family Jam

Hosted by Chris Penman

11am11:00 AM

Bodhran Workshop

11:00 AMRhubarbin concert 11:30 AM

South American Folk Dance with

Ana Maria de Vos Sanchez

11:45 AMFaustus

in concert12pm

12:00 PMMartin Blackman Award

Hosted by Devonport Folk Club

12:00 - 1:30 PMLunchtime Activities:

Face PaintingMaypole

12:30 PMTim O'Brien

Songwriter Workshop

12:30 PMArtists in the Round

featuring:Foxtrots, Gordie Tentrees,

Mark Laurent

12:30 PMAPRA Question & Answer

Workshop

1pm

1:00 PMColombian Display

1:30 PMChoir Workshop

with Faustus

1:30 PMClaudia Robin Gunn

in concert

1:30 PMColombian Dance

Workshop1:45 PM

Pauline Scanlonin concert

2pm2:00 PM

APRA Songwriter SpeaksDelaney Davidson

2:00 AMBass Workshop

Vanessa McGowan(Tattletale Saints)

2:30 PMInstrument Making

with Andy Smith

3pm3:00 PM

Cricket Farmin concert

3:00 PMRaise the Roof

with Warren Payne

3:00 PMCossack Sword

Dance Workshop3:30 PMKeeva

in concert

3:00 PMEthno Aotearoa

in concert

3:30 PM KIDS PARADE!

4pm4:30 PM

Folkin' Youth Orchestra & Martin Blackman Award

Winner

4:30 PMArtists in the Round

featuring:Scott Cook, Erin Cole-Baker,

Celtic Ferret

4:30 PMSlow Irish Session

with Ted Cizaldo

4:30 PMEuroGypsy Dance

Workshop

5pm5:00 PM

Bluegrass ConcertHosted by the

Auckland Bluegrass Club5:30 PM

RMNZ FinalistTui for Best Folk Album

2020Paper Cranes in concert6pm

7pm7:00 PM

Pop Up Concert7:00 PM

Pop Up Concert7:00 PM

Pop Up Concert7:00 PM

Pop Up Concert

8pm

8:00 - 11:00 PMSunday Night Showcase

concert featuring:Mark Laurent, Rosier, Tim O'Brien and Jan

Fabricius, Tattletale SaintsAndy Irvine

8:00PMSunday Night Singing

Session:Hosted by Mary Barr 11:00 PM

Late Night Dancewith Guests

MONDAY 27th JANUARY 2020

11am11:00 AM

Packing My Things with Paul Brown

THE MERcHANDISE TENTOur brand new Village Area will house everything you could want or need. Our Merchandise Tent will now be located here, revamped allowing you to wander throughout the wares and take a break from the sun. This is where you’ll find our guests CDs, t-shirts, tote-bags, tea towels and whatever other goodies they bring with them. You’ll also find our own Auckland Folk Festival t-shirts, stickers and posters. Located near the Village Stage and the Main Marquee you can always pop back in and see if your favourite artist is doing a signing too. It will also serve as an information hub and gathering point: check out what’s next on the programme, let your friends know you will meet them there, a basic first aid kit will be kept here for non-emergency supplies.

God's Own Country: New Songs about old new ZealandCharlotte Badger, the first white woman to settle in New Zealand; Jennie Anderson, magicienne and tightrope walker who died when her stagecoach was swept away crossing the Waitaki river; Huria Matenga, maori heroinne who swam out to save drowning sailors; Nancy Wake, la Souri Blanche spy and sabatour in the french resistance; Minnie Dean, the only Woman hung in New Zealand and the Ghost of the Vulcan Hotel in St Bathans. And that's just some of the historic figures you can hear reignited in song. Come and check out some fabulous singer songwriters including Linn Lorkin, John Hanlon, Donna Dean, You Me & Everybody, Geoffrey Chunn, Gloria Florence, Chris Priestley & the Unsung Heroes, Cameron Bennett and many more.

Saturday 6:00pm: The Barn

T-SHIRTS

THE RMNZ TUI AwARd – BEST FOLK ALbUM OF 2018

PAPER CRANESPaper Cranes' music is a sip of folky pop goodness: warm, beautiful, sweet and well balanced. With songs that ponder the meaning of life, love, and our fleeting existence in this beautiful world, Paper Cranes weave their stories into captivating and dynamic live performances, in songs that move between delicacy and abandon. Husband and wife team Fraser and Naomi Browne are the driving force behind the group, and the music shows touches of their upbringing, a mixture of Japanese, Swedish and Australasia.

THE MARTIN BLAcKMAN YOUNg PERFORMERS AwARdHosted by Devonport Folk Club and awarded to young performers between the ages of 11 and 18 years, participants will be judged and the award presented on Sunday at 12:00 pm in The Barn. The winners will perform in The Village Stage on Sunday at 4.30pm. To register, speak to the Ticket Office 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 at the Saturday Night Showcase Concert at

Saturday 8 pm: Main Marquee.

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

MEL PARSONSIndie-folk artist Mel Parsons returns triumphant with her fourth studio album ‘Glass Heart’. Written across continents, Parsons started writing the record in Lyttelton, NZ in late 2017 and finished the last track in Los Angeles, via writing stints in far flung corners of North America – a cabin in a remote area of Washington State; rural Ohio; various locations throughout the Midwest and the far Eastern reaches of Canada’s maritime province, Prince Edward Island.

VIcTORIA VIgENSER & LINdSAy MARTINLindsay Martin’s masterful strings meet kiwi songstress Victoria Vigenser’s magnificent voice and driving rhythms. They're known already for their uniquely smooth delivery of gritty, evocative songs. Their shared love of trad. & roots music shines through in their performance, with the odd traditional piece wrapped in contemporary rhythms and powerful vocals. Roots aside, what is most apparent is their passion for making original music that moves people.

10.00-10.30AM RAFTERS FOLK MUSIC CLUB Featuring Blues & More (Linda & Alistair Robinson), Old Numbers (Graham McGregor, Jim Lawless & Jennifer Howarth). Great acoustics as well as great musicians in this long standing Auckland Folk Club.

10.30-11.00AM KATIKATI FOLK CLUB With Ashley Smith, Ann Bailey, Rex Graveley, Paul Lethbridge and Di Logan.The Katikati Folk Club has been in existence over 25 years. Katikati has the dubious claim to fame of being the only planned Irish settlement in the world. The pioneer settlers who sailed there in 1875 and 1878 were mainly from Ulster in Northern Ireland with some Scots and English as well. The history of the town is celebrated in the murals painted around the town, by holding a mural and arts festival biennially, and a ‘Songs for the Murals’ competition. Members of the club will perform some of the songs which have been written and performed for this competition since 2011, and some Irish songs reflecting this heritage.

11.00-11.30AM HAMILTON ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB Featuring Wilkie Mac and Rhodeworks. They meet on the 1st Tues of each month and feature floor spots from local performers with the occasional guest; with a strong history of great singers and players and are hosts of the world famous annual HAMSTERFEST.

11.30-12.00PM THE BAREBONES ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB Featuring Al & Beverly Young, Nick Johnston & Clare Senior.

PIcK O’ THE FOLK CLUbSPRESENTEd by TITIRANgI FOLK CLUb SATURdAy - THE BARNWhat better way to celebrate the New Zealand Folk Club than to turn The Barn into a day-long folk club? With the help of some of our neighbouring acoustic music clubs, we have arranged a diverse programme for a day of traditional music and music ‘in the tradition’.

12.00-12.45PM SHANTY SESSION Hosted by Lew Black. Lew draws on his Liverpudlian upbringing to lead an invited line-up of shanty singers who share his love of songs of the sea. This will be a rollicking sing-a-long, always popular with a folk club audience.

1.00-1.30PM WHANGĀREI FOLK CLUB

1.30-2.00PM HIBISCUS COAST FOLK MUSIC CLUB

2.00-2.30PM DEVONPORT FOLK MUSIC CLUBBoasting the best view from any folk club, anywhere, and home to some excellent musicians, today featuring Bill Morrison & Madeline Beasley.2.30-3.00PM TITIRANGI FOLK MUSIC CLUB Featuring Bevis England & Jan Elliott, Paul Brown

3.00-3.45PM CONCERTCeltic Ferret are Ian Bartlett and Jean Reid, 2 finer traddy musicians can’t be found.

4.00-5.30PM THE TRADITION BEARER SESSIONUnaccompanied un-amplified singing, participation rather than performance; the way that many of the songs of the oral tradition have been passed down over the centuries. "Tradition is the passing on of fire, not the worship of ashes" – Gustav Mahler

Delaney DavidsonSunday 2:00PM: The Mill

Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call ‘Country-Noir’ or ‘Gothic Americana’.

His work also extends into production notably Tami Neilsons breakthrough album Dynamite and seminal work with Marlon Williams and his Sad But True Album series. He has worked with Harry Lyon, Barry Saunders, Bruce Russell, and continues to search for the challenge and adventure in both music and his own expression.Singer-Songwriter, Noir Protagonist, Promotional Coyote, One-Man Band, Production Svengali. Part wandering minstrel, part traveling salesman, one foot on the stage and one in the road. Nine solo albums out and always one on the way. Over fifteen years of tireless touring across oceans and continents. Awards here. Collaborations there. A non-stop whirlwind.

NZ Arts Foundation Laureate Recipient 2015, Winner of the 2013 New Zealand Music Awards Country Album of the Year, Three-time winner of the APRA New Zealand Country Music Song Of The Year, 2012, 2013, 2014, Voodoo Rhythm One Man Band World Champion Zurich 2011, Saddest Song World Champion Berlin 2010.

APRA AMcOS SONGwRITER SPEAKS

cOME ALL yE'S SINgALONgS & JAM SESSIONSFRIDAY:Welcome Come-all-ye Friday 8 pm - The Barn Hosted by Mary Barr. 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 - Kumeu Room 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.Easy English Session Tunes, Saturday 5:30pm - Kumeu Room A chance to keep up with the best as Mary Barr leads this session at a gentle pace.The Tradition Bearer Session, Saturday 4 pm - The Barn Unamplified, unaccompanied singing for everyoneShanty Session, Saturday 12 pm - The Barn The Maritime Crew lead you in a round of rousing shanties and songs of the sea old and new.

SUNDAY:Raise The Roof Singalong, Sunday 3 pm - The Mill Warren & Fi encourage you to bring your voice, a smile and a friend and prepare to enjoy yourselves!

Slow Irish Session, Sunday 4:30 pm - Kumeu Room A chance to keep up with the best as Ted Cizaldo leads this session at a gentle pace.

Singing Session, Sunday 8:00 pm - Kumeu Room A session for those to continue on the singin, hosted by Mary Barr

MONDAY:Packing My Things, Monday 11 – 1.00 pm - The Barn Final farewell sing-along with Paul Brown...one more song before we go

cONCERTSSATURDAY:

Blackboard ConcertSaturday 10.00 am – 12.30 pm at the Village Stage Hosted by Tony Smyth

First Songs Saturday 10:30 am - The MillAndy Irvine, Ebony Lamb and Grawlixes reminisce on the first song they heard, first song they played and first song they wrote in their world of folk music. Hosted by Albi.

Artists in the RoundSaturday 3:00 pm - The Village StageTim O’Brien, You, Me, Everybody and Tattletale Saints join forces to share their sound.

Social Media Competition Winner - Sam LoveridgeSaturday 3:00 pm - The Village StageThe winner of our Social Media competition, Sam Loveridge, performs a concert.

100 Years of Peter SeegerSaturday 6.30pm - The Mill Pete Seeger; Folk Musician, Civil Rights activist, Peace activist, Environmentalist, was born in 1919. He died 6 years ago at 94. This means he’s turned 100! In this Tribute concert, you’ll see some Pete Seeger enthusiasts presenting some of the songs Pete wrote, and some of the myriad of songs that Pete sang, and got others singing. Pete loved everyone to join in, so come along and participate with Gavin Asher, Cara Gilkison-Asher, Paul Brown, Bob Large, and Jean Reid, hear some stories about Pete, and join in with songs that you’re bound to have heard. If he’s too last century for you to know about, come and learn about a down to earth and authentic musician, and how he used Folk Music to engage, encourage and inspire more than one generation.

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 Rosier and Keeva Saturday 11 pm until late - The Village Stage Come join in for a dance until late, after the Showcase Concert.

SUNDAY:Blackboard ConcertSunday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Village Stage Hosted by Tony Smyth

Penman Family JamSunday 10:30am in The BarnChristine Penman and 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 the family before the concert to book your spot to perform two items. First in, first served for this popular event.

Artists in the RoundSunday 12:30 pm Village StageFoxtrots, Gordie Tentrees and Mark Laurent join voice and instrument to share their sound.

Artists in the Round Sunday 4:30 pm in the BarnScott Cook, Erin Cole-Baker and Celtic Ferret join forces to share their sound.

Martin Blackman Winners and Folkin Youth Orchestra Sunday 4.30pm on the Village StageThe winners of the Martin Blackman Award 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 12:00 pm in the Barn, where the competitors are judged.

Bluegrass ConcertSunday 5:00 pm in The MillA concert showcasing some of the finest bluegrass musicians here at the Festival. Hosted by the Auckland Bluegrass Club.

Paper Cranes - Tui Finalists for RMNZ Best Folk Artist 2020Sunday 5.30 pm in the Main MarqueeThis concert will feature Paper Cranes, representing the three finalists for the RMNZ Best Folk Artist 2020. Compered by Nigel Robertson.

Sunday Night Showcase ConcertSunday 8.00 pm in the Main MarqueeCompered by Festival President, Nigel Robertson, this concert will feature more of the headline Festival guests.

Chalk and a blackboard will be placed at the venue 15 minutes before start. A record of performers will be kept so that others may get a chance to perform in the next blackboard concert.

Out of respect to other performers we would appreciate that you stay for at least some of the concert. There is a slot each day so check for any clashes before you book a spot.

Sound engineer preference is to have large bands perform last Allowance is 2 songs in ten minutes per act including set upPlease ensure you tune your instruments before getting on stage to avoid it cutting into your performance time.

Have heaps of fun!

OTHER HAPPENINgSSATURDAY:Drinking Songs, Saturday 10:00pm - The Barn Lew Black’s 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. Share your favourite drinking songs and shanties amongst friends and if you wish to contribute a sample of your own home brew this will be warmly accepted. No alcohol will be provided to those under the legal drinking age.

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

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

APRA Question & AnswerSunday 12:30 pm - Kumeu RoomHave you got any questions for APRA? This is your opportunity to ask the experts about recording music, copyright, licenses, royalties, performance reports, recording cover songs, and any other related issues.

Singing Nations Folk GroupA mixed full costume choir will perform twice on Sunday in the Village 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 their national costumes they sing folk songs in Ukrainian, Russian, Māori and English languages.

The Mummers Play, Sunday 4:00pm - The Kumeu Room 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!

GUIdELINES FOR bLAcKbOARd cONcERTS

INSTRUMENT & VOCAL WORKSHOPSSATURDAY:Melodeon Workshop with Saul Rose from Faustus Saturday 10:00 am in the Kumeu Room

Banjo Workshop with Nat Torkington from You, Me, EverybodySaturday 1:00 pm in the Kumeu Room

Ukulele Workshop with Paul Jonson Saturday 2:30pm in the Kumeu Room

SUNDAY:

Bodhran Workshop with Eamon Murray from Pauline Scanlon Band Sunday 11 am in the Kumeu Room

Tim O'Brien Songwriter Workshop Sunday 12:30 pm in the Mill

Choir Workshop with Faustus Sunday 1:30 pm in the Barn

Bass Workshop with Vanessa McGowan from Tattletale Saints Sunday 2:00 pm in the Kumeu Room

FRIDAY:

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

SATURDAY:9:30 - 10:30am PLAYFORD DANCES - The Dance 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. Everyone, with or without experience, is welcome. Music will be provided by The Rose and Thistle Country Dance Band.

11:00am - 12:00pm MORRIS DANCE WORKSHOP - Dance Hall Regular festival goers will be familiar with the rhythmic exuberance of the City of Auckland Morris Dancers, who have thrilled us with their traditional styles of dancing for over forty years. Whether it’s the refined elegance of some of the hanky dances, or the boisterous and energetic stick dances, they have something for everyone to marvel at. But the only way to truly appreciate these time-honoured dances, is by giving them a go yourself. Allow the pulsating rhythms to flow through you, as you weave among fellow dancers, caper about, and leave the ground in a joyous celebration of the life force within. You will then see for yourself why these dances have lasted for millennia.

12:30 - 1:30pm EARLY DANCING - The Dance Hall A small taste of English social dancing from the 16th to the 19th century, early Tudor to Regency. Easy and sometimes quirky social dances requiring no previous experience. These dances are variously sourced by some very clever people from the 16th and 17th century manuscripts as well as first edition Playford and the much more well documented manuals of the regency ballroom. The Auckland Early Dance Group is connected to the Auckland English Country Dance Group where Karen assists Beth Harris. Music will be provided by The Rose & Thistle Country Dance Band.

2:00 - 2:30 pm Dance Folkus jointly present 'Balkan Beats' dance display Hamilton's World Voices and Dance Folkus jointly present 'Balkan Beats' - a mosaic of A Cappella song and traditional dance from the Balkan regions. Festival goers will take an instant trip to the Balkan regions of Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and Bosnia and more. World Voices will lead a vocal workshop, and in a separate workshop Dance Folkus will teach the dances showcased in the display. The emphasis will be on participation - both for singers and dancers - and we know you'll enjoy the opportunity to explore these wonderful Balkan beats with us.

2:30 - 3:30 pm Dance Folkus jointly present 'Balkan Beats' dance workshop - The Dance Hall

4:00 - 5:00 pm Scottish Dance - The Dance 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.

8:00pm - LATE - Dance with Rough Town - THE Dance Hall

SUNDAY:10:00 – 11:00 am Irish Set Dancing with Helen Stonehouse - The Dance Hall Does Irish music get your feet tapping? This is your opportunity to get up and dance. Set dances are the social dances of Ireland.. Experienced teacher Helen Stonehouse will guide you through the Fermanagh set which is danced to polkas, reels and hornpipes. Suitable for beginners and experienced alike, young people welcome from the age of 10 upwards. Smooth soled shoes recommended. The thrill of the dance, the joy of the music, the fun of the ceilidh 11:30 – 12:30 pm South America Folk dance with Ana Maria de Vos Sanchez - THE Dance Hall

The participants will learn a Mexican dance plus one dance from the South of Chile and one from the North of Chile. La Cucaracha (The little cockroach) is a traditional Spanish folk song, popular in Mexico. A cockroach loses one of its legs making it difficult for the roach to move around. This is a well known traditional Mexican corrida or folk ballad from the early 20th century. It is often performed at parties and celebrations. The boy clasps his hands behind his back while the girl holds her skirt gracefully to the side. There are many choreographies.La Trastracera: A traditional folk dance from the South of Chile. An enjoyable dance with quick direction changes / front, back, left, right, half turn, full turn….plus El Trote: A traditional folk dance from the North of Chile. With influence Quechua and Aymara cultures.1:00 – 1:30 pm Colombian Dance Display

The Colombian folk dance group is a project that was born in February 2018. The objective of the group is to create a space where the community can participate actively in the Colombian folkloric dance, and in this way have an approach to the cultural roots of the country and represent Colombian culture abroad through dance and music. Currently, the group has an approximate of 10 members from different nationalities of South America such as Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.

1:30 – 2:30 pm Colombian Dance workshop - The Dance Hall

3:00 – 4:00 pm Cossack Sword dance workshop with Alex Petropavlovskiy - THE Dance Hall

4:30 - 5:30 pm EuroGypsy dance workshop with Fiona Murdock - Dance Hall 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.

dANCES AND DANcE WORKSHOPS

FOOd TRUcKSWe welcome back our wonderful food trucks from last year along with some new fabulous choices including great Kiwi pies and Phillipine cuisine. It would be great to bring a reusable coffee cup and your own plate to help save the planet. Check them out at our new Village area.

GEOvINNy INdIAA welcome return to our fabulous Indian chefs Helen and Chris who offer gorgeous curries and bites www.geovinny.com

MALAySIAN KITcHENMalaysian food with the amazing Bolland extended family offering popular Malaysian curries , dumplings and steamed pork buns

MELT - REAL FRUIT IcE cREAMYummy Ice cream and Dr Feelgood Ice blocks. Tea and iced chocolate and coffee options as well www.facebook.com/meltcafe

CAPTAIN CREPESBreton traditional food sourced from local markets. Savoury galettes are gluten free. Sweet crepes come with a yummy of selection toppings. www.facebook.com/captaincrepes

EUROPE CENTRAL KITcHENGourmet 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

CREAMIce cream with a variety of real fruit flavours with gluten free and vegan options. Instagram @cream.icecreamtruck

MANILLA EATS NZMarc Edrada Kaye Emia Filipino style food creative cuisine with interesting burgers such as the Black adobo chicken burger and pork tocino ,with crispy chips and dips. Try something new and delicious. Facebook and instagram www.facebook.com/manilaeatsnz

THE FOOd BAcHWonderful vegan and vegetarian cuisine with fresh ingredients and imagination. Visit Punish Budhiraja and friends www.facebook.com/thefoodbach

BILL AdAMS ESPRESSO Wonderful Espresso coffee and snacks as always

THE PIE SHOP Kumeu's famous Pie Shop will be popping across the train tracks to deliver their delicious, ethically sourced pies. The best pies in Auckland? You'll have to let us know!

DIGgITY DOgSHot diggity Adrian Leslie and her team will be providing a range of tasty hot dogs in true bluegrass style. See www.thediggitydogstand.com for the menu.

FOLK MUSIC, DANcE CLUbS & SESSIONS IN AUcKLANdFolk Clubs in Auckland

DEVONPORT 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.nzTITIRANGI FOLK MUSIC CLUB 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday each month at Titirangi Beach Hall, Titirangi Beach Road. Contact Secretary: Jude Black (09) 832 4037 email info@titirangilivemusic.co.nz www.titirangilivemusic.co.nzAUCKLAND BLUEGRASS CLUB Bluegrass, Old Time, Western Swing and Americana2nd Wednesday each month (except Jan) at the Bunker, Mt. Victoria/Takarunga, Devonport Contact: info@aucklandsbluegrass.co.nz www.aucklandbluegrass.co.nzGUITAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (GANZ) 3rd Wednesday each month at Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Contact Steve 027 442 2064 email steve@dgcompliance.co.nz www.nzguitar.comEAST 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.nzRAFTERS FOLK CLUB 3rd Friday each month at Unitarian Church, 1A Ponsonby Rd, Auckland Contact Graham McGregor 021 136 4768 email: jenniferhowarth0@gmail.com or raftersmusicclub@gmail.comHIBISCUS 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.nzWHANGATEAU FOLK MUSIC & SOCIAL CLUB www.whangateau.co.nz Contact: Jenine Abarbanel (09) 422 6715 email: jenine@torkington.com

Folk Dance Clubs in Auckland

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 www.aucklandmorris.org.nzENGLISH 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.comEARLY 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

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

FOLKLORE CHILENO LATINO Dances from South America and Spain. Contact Ana Maria de

Vos Sanchez (09) 638 6771 or 021 156 8020

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 SESSION138 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 7PMTHE 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 singing at the Clare Inn, Dominion Rd,

Auckland. 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

Finn McLennan-ElliottArtistic DirectorMarketing

Andy SmithFestival Treasurer, IT systemsDance Programme Coordinator

Kirsty RobertsonFestival Secretary

Kathy RobertsonCommittee MemberFood Truck Coordinator

Lyn McAllisterCommittee MemberTicket SalesVenue Coordinator - The Dance Hall

Tony SmythCommittee MemberTicket Office CoordinatorVenue Coordinator – The Village

Peter ParnhamCommittee MemberMarketing

Ian BartlettFestival AdvisorHealth and Safety Advisor

Paul BrownFestival AdvisorVenue Coordinator - Kids’ Stage

Lizzie McCollumFestival Advisor

Noel ArmstrongFestival Advisor

Don McDonald-SpiceSite Manager

Catherine RobertsonGuest Hospitality

Brenda LiddiardBarn Coordinator

Dave RobertsonThe Marquee Stage Manager

Bianca BaileyMerchandise Coordinator

Cheree RidderPublic Relations

Benjamin PrestonVenue Coordinator - Main Marquee

Peter Jackson Venue Coordinator - The Mill

Upper North Island Rover ScoutsTicket Office staff, cleaning crews, rubbish & recycling monitors

SoundThe Marquee - The Production CompanyThe Mill - Mike DiackThe Village - Laurence DiackMain Hall - Shane StewartThe Barn - Mark LaurentKids’ Stage - Jazmine Rose Phillips

Festival ImageryPhotographer - Dan Brunskill

Festival ArtworkArtists: Jessica Bailey and Annabel McKinnonProgramme design and layout: Jessica Bailey, Andrea Reid and Kirsty RobertsonProgramme photos: Tamara Josephine & Dan Brunskill

Thanks to the Titirangi Folk Club for coordinating, programming and hosting the Pick o' the Folk Clubs in the Barn.

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. Thank you to our comperes who keep you informed and welcome our guests and workshop hosts.

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.

Special thanks to:

TERMS ANd CONdITIONS OF THE AUcKLANd FOLK FESTIvALAuckland Folk Festival Inc. reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists or vary advertised events.Auckland Folk Festival Inc. may cancel, delay or stop the Event 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 patron's 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 Ticket Office 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 Merchandise Tent, Ticket Office and The 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

Ticket Office or Merchandise Tent to inform festival staff.• The closest defibrillator can be found in The Dance Hall on site• 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 not permitted 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 5kmphLost Kids:If you have found a young child who appears to be lost then take them to The Ticket Office 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 The Ticket Office where they may be or, if not, appropriate measures can be taken to find them.It is a good idea for your children to know where the The Ticket Office is and that they know this is a “safe place” for them to go if they get lost.If possible, give your child your cellphone number to carry or write your cellphone number 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 by official Event photographers and videographers 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 Marquee, please keep all chairs behind the rope boundary.• All venues: do not leave blankets, chairs etc. unattended to reserve your space. They may be moved at any time.• Do not leave valuables unattended, especially in tents.• Put your waste 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 Ticket office, The Merchandise Tent and The Marquee. In an emergency, dial 111 and

contact The Merchandise Tent or Ticket Office to inform festival staff.• Disability 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 gazebo 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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