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National Folk Festival-Canberra, April 9-13, 2009

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There’s more to Canberra than politics!

…that’s where the National Folk Festival is celebrated every Easter, visit web
when the city is frocked up in its golden autumn best. Australia’s festival flagship, medicine the ‘National’, draws together people from all around Australia and the world. They come to share in the songs, dances, tunes, and verse that have flowed through the ages from many communities into Australian folk culture.

For five days Exhibition Park in Canberra becomes a magic place, filled with colour and sound. Hundreds of the world’s best musicians perform daily, in a non-stop flow of entertainment across twenty two fabulous venues. Every day is packed with workshops and sessions, where you can join in the dancing, singing and playing and become part of the celebration. It’s all there for you; once you’ve bought your ticket and come through the gates you won’t need to leave.

For more information:

http://www.folkfestival.asn.au/

Numeralla Folk Music Festival

Here’s the latest Print Music & DVDs releases from our friends @ Music Sales.

All these products may be ordered through our shop.

Contact: (02) 6452 6067

Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Or just come and see me at:

Cooma School of Music

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade, this 123 Sharp Street, sales COOMA 2630

What's new January 2009

Kit helps out at the Numeralla Folk Music Festival Markets

Kit helps out at the Numeralla Folk Music Festival Markets

Kit plays a 4 string ukelele-a little easier than her 47 string pedal harp!

Kit plays a 4 string ukelele-a little easier than her 47 string pedal harp!

Numeralla Folk Festival is affectionately referred to as the Folkies Festival. Each year on the Australia Day long weekend musicians and others gather to celebrate music, tablets
song, remedy
poetry and dance while they relax in the campground at the junction of the Numeralla and Badja Rivers in the picturesque and peaceful village of Numeralla.

The Festival is free. There is no charge for camping or tickets. Accommodation is strictly camping although if you prefer a motel there are plenty available in nearby Cooma.

Just across the river is the Numeralla Diggers Hall where festival goers can enjoy cooked meals, snacks and endless cups of tea and home made cakes.
There is a barbecue and a very friendly bar.

There is a Sunday country market with live music everywhere.
Musicians gather for sessions on the verandah of the hall or in the supper room.

For more information email Fran Robertson :

fran.oakvalley@gmail.com