by Pam Merrigan | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles, Industry News, Member News, Publications
Ron Edwards (1930 – 2008) artist, craftsman and publisher of over 300 books had a passion for safeguarding Australia’s unique folk heritage for future generations. He has been dubbed “the passionate observer”. Indeed, this was the title of the “Ron Edwards...
by Folk Federation of NSW | Mar 8, 2023 | Articles, Member News, Publications
A Wonderful Resource for Musicians, Teachers and Folk Enthusiasts In 1989 the first edition of The Songs of Henry Lawson was launched by Australian singer, songwriter and performer, Chris Kempster. Australian folk songs have developed alongside our national identity....
by Dave Johnson | Feb 1, 2023 | Member News
Some tributes from the Concertina Convergence mail group. Australian Made Australian Played Article Born in 1945 in Coventry, England, Richard Evans (Bell, NSW) emigrated to Australia in 1951. He served a five-year apprenticeship with NSW railways to qualify as a...
by Folk Federation of NSW | Jan 28, 2023 | Articles, Industry News, Member News
The Folk Federation of NSW Young Folk Artists Award is an annual program funded by donations and our membership. There are two Awards: under 19 years; and under 25 years. The call for applications is usually in the first quarter of the year with the awards announced...
by Pam Merrigan | Dec 9, 2022 | Member News, Reviews
FolkFedNSW capped off the year in fine style with its annual Folk Bash at the Gaelic Club on Sunday afternoon 4th December. An appreciative audience enjoyed a brilliant line-up of acts opening with Village Carols and then followed by performances from FolkFed’s...
by Pam Merrigan | Dec 6, 2022 | Articles, Member News
Two retiring members of the Folk Federation of NSW committee, Pam Davis (left) and Margaret Walters (right), were recognised at Sunday’s End of Year Folk Bash for their many years of service and dedication to the Folk Federation and the folk community. Needless...
