Festival Name: Blue Mountains Music FestivalDates: Takes place in March each year.Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, AustraliaFirst held in the 1990s this annual festival incorporates folk, roots, and blues music, set against the breathtaking backdrop of...
Festival name: Sandford Bush Music FestivalWhere? Sandford Village is 5km South of Casterton in South Western Victoria, about five hours drive from Melbourne and six hours drive from AdelaideThis festival showcases bush music, folk, occasional gospel, Celtic, reggae, bluegrass,...
Festival Name: Penola Coonawarra Acoustic Music GatheringDates: Annually, Specific dates vary. Generally late February/early MarchLocation: Penola, South AustraliaThe Penola Coonawarra Acoustic Music Gathering celebrates the essence of folk and acoustic music. Set in the picturesque South Australian town...
Festival Name: Maleny Music FestivalDates: Typically held over a weekend in September- lovely weather generally at this time of year in the region.Location: Maleny, Queensland, Australia.Multiple Stages & Concerts * Music Sessions * Open Mic Spots *Poets Breakfast * Workshops * Licensed Bars * Children’s Events *Kids 12 and under...
Festival Name: Sydney Folk FestivalDates: Annually in AugustLocation: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaFoundation Year: 2019The Sydney Folk Festival is a vibrant celebration of folk music, bringing together a range of genres under the broad umbrella of folk. From traditional...
Kevin Parker- Festival AustraliaI have been blessed with a couple of opportunities to see Scottish Fiddler Ryan Young on his 2024 Australian tour. First at the Woodford Folk Festival (Dec 23/Jan 24) where he made his Australian debut, and...
Great food and wine galore at Noosa Eat and Drink FestivalFestival Name: Noosa Eat & Drink Festival Dates: Usually late May to early June. (May 30 to June 02, 2024) Location: Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Foundation Year: More...
Festival Name: Garma Festival Foundation Year: 1999Dates: Generally August each year. 2 August - 5 August 2024 Location: Northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia"Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Garma showcases traditional miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and...
We attended Barunga Festival in 2012 and found it a deeply moving, entertaining and memorable experience. Recommended if you can make it. Ed Festival Australia Kevin ParkerFestival Name: Barunga Festival Foundation Year: 1978Dates: Annually over a long weekend in...
Alice Springs, located in the heart of Australia's Northern Territory, offers a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural experiences. Here are the top ten attractions in the vicinity of Alice and some a bit further down the road!Hot...






















