by Pam Merrigan | Jan 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
In an unlikely partnership TikTok and a Scottish postie have unwittingly popularised the Sea Shanty. Old is made new again as the “ShantyTok” trend emerges. Wellerman is the shanty at the centre of everyone’s attention. Of New Zealand origin the Wellerman shanty...
by Loaded Dog Folk Club | Jan 28, 2021 | Articles
video – Battle of the Somme, lyrics Phyl Lobl, The Battle of the Somme. A project five years in the making. From the first email from a synchronistic Phyl Lobl asking us if we would be willing to record this powerful piece, through to the final realisation now...
by Alex & Julie Bishop | Jan 26, 2021 | Articles
In 1970 the Vietnam war was raging, Simon and Garfunkel were top of the hit parade and blokes were wearing platform shoes and flared trousers. Something much more interesting was happening though. A group of dedicated folkies was organising the first Port Jackson Folk...
by Pam Merrigan | Jan 24, 2021 | Industry News
Following what has probably been one of the most disastrous years for Folk Music in recent times and, when recovery and revitalisation of the Australian folk sector has never been more important Folk Alliance Australia launches National Industry Awards. New National...
by Pam Merrigan | Jan 15, 2021 | President's Reports
The past year was certainly not the one we were all expecting. From the new year fires that raged on the NSW south coast to the even more devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic our folk communities across NSW and beyond have been severely affected. 2020 has...
