by Pam Merrigan | Feb 14, 2021 | Industry News
Our folk community has been united in grief (Feb ’21) with the passing of two of its much-loved: folk organiser and raconteur, “Mr Merry Muse” Bill Arnett aka Billy Folkus; and, musician, singer, songwriter, debater and parodist John Thompson. Each has, in his...
by Pam Merrigan | Feb 7, 2021 | Member News
This is a lovely piece from Cathy Rytmeister posted on her Facebook page and reproduced here with her kind permission. It encapsulates the wonderful inclusiveness and sense of community that is at the heart of our folk community especially at this time of collective...
by Pam Merrigan | Feb 6, 2021 | Industry News
Below is a transcript of the recent bulletin from FAA regarding this Award. Folk Alliance Australia presents “Services to Australian Folk Music Award 2021” to John Thompson. Folk Alliance Australia is currently considering the Awards we present to members of our...
by Pam Merrigan | Feb 6, 2021 | Articles
In Dec ’19 I sat in Bob’s Bar at Woodford Folk Festival to hear a new trio. Three women with diverse musical backgrounds, multi-instrumentalists and no strangers to the folk scene; Kate Burke, Melanie Horsnell, and Robyn Martin. Together they are The New Graces and,...
