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One of the world's top ten music festivals revealed their first round of artists this week! The Port Fairy Folk Festival for 2012 will mark their 35th year, and have got a legendary line-up to celebrate.
So without further ado, the first round consists of:
International Artists
Abigail Washburn - USA
ahab - UK
April Verch & Band - Canada
Beoga - Ireland
Ben Sollee – USA
Chris While & Julie Matthews – UK
Eric Bibb & Staffan Astner – USA/Sweden
Frigg - Finland
George Kamikawa & Noriko Tadano - Japan
Harry Manx - Canada
Judy Collins - USA
Kristina Olsen - USA
Madison Violet - Canada
Passenger - UK
Peter Rowan Band - USA
Pierre Bensusan – French Algeria
Pieta Brown - USA
Sharon Shannon Big Band - Ireland
National Artists
Ami Williamson
The Bamboos
Blue Heat
Carus Thompson
Clare Bowditch
The Cartridge Family
The Damian Howard Band
The Davidson Brothers
Flap!
Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson – Australia/Ireland
Jeff Lang
Jugularity
The Junes
Kamerunga
Lanie Lane
Lucie Thorne
Mama Kin
My Friend the Chocolate Cake
The Pigs
The Stiff Gins
Tinpan Orange
Tripod
Watussi
The Woohoo Revue
From 9th-12th of March 2012 the fishing village of Port Fairy will play host to one of the world’s great folk festivals with the promise of four days of pure music heaven. With over 20 international and many national acts set for its 35th year celebration in 2012 the program pays homage to the best in folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots with plenty more to be announced!
Tickets
2nd Release are currently on sale until the 18th of December (or until sold out)
Adult: $197.50
Youth (ages 13-17): $70
Final Release will be on sale from 19th Decmber 2011 - 19th February 2012
Adult:$210
Youth:$75
Gate Price (if available)
Adult:$225
Youth:$75
Hurry! The festival has sold out of tickets every year since its inception!
