ATHENA ZELANDONII Makers and creatives from across South East Queensland will come together for the Indigenous Artisan Markets in South Brisbane this Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The event, which is being held in partnership with … [Read more...]
Remarkable Tales podcast from Woodford
Jan 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
https://soundcloud.com/user-101730111/episode-15-woodford-folk-festival In this episode of Remarkable Tales, we take you to the Woodford Folk Festival. The Griffith University student newsroom based on site has gathered tales from throughout … [Read more...]
Storytelling runs deep with Chasing Smoke
Jan 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Storytelling is as foundational an aspect to community as a rigger is to a circus act, and only at Woodford Folk Festival, in an evocative performance like Chasing Smoke, would you find these two facets intertwine so seamlessly. Lara Croydon … [Read more...]
The Poets Breakfast – the most fulfilling meal of the day
Dec 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
by Jade McGarry 'Campbell the Swaggy' graces the stage at the Poets Breakfast Photo cred: Dylan Crawford Making an audience feel emotionally vulnerable by a group of strangers at 8AM in the morning is a tough gig, but the folk at the Poets … [Read more...]
Fitzroy River in the Kimberley Region is “still under a lot of threat,” says Dr Anne Poelina and Dr Barry Traill
Dec 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Connie Savage Source: Woodford Artist ImageSource: Connie Savage Conversations at Woodford Folk Festival turned solemn when Dr Anne Poelina and Dr Barry Traill discussed the challenges of gaining long-term protection for the Kimberley … [Read more...]
Chris Tamwoy taps and strums his way in to the hearts of Woodford
Dec 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
by Isaac Gregor Chris Tamwoy captivating the audience at the event 'Always Has, Always Will Be' - The Grande, Woodford Folk Festival. An undeniable aspect of Woodford Folk Festival's ethos is connectivity, and that theme has acted as a catalyst … [Read more...]
Uncle Herb Wharton: poet, author and ambassador for Indigenous rights
Dec 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
BY Connie Savage For Uncle Herb Wharton, the Woodford Folk Festival is the perfect opportunity to call for more respect and recognition for the contribution of Indigenous people all around Australia. Celebrating his 84th birthday at his … [Read more...]
Julie-Ann Lambourne urges entrepreneurs to embrace their mistakes
Dec 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
by Jade McGarry Julie-Ann Lambourne speaks of her brave mistakes at the Woodford Folk Festival photo by Dylan Crawford @seewhatdsees Adversities have not defeated Julie-Ann Lambourne, they have created her. Sharing her story of overcoming … [Read more...]
Future of Woodford Folk Festival is with the youth
Dec 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
by Anna Dreyer Uncle Noel Blair with walking stick in hand, leads the Woodford Folk Festival welcoming ceremony. Photo by Dylan Crawford @seewhatdsees The future of the Woodford Folk Festival is held by the next generation, and they … [Read more...]
Days for Girls turn periods into pathways
Oct 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MICAELA ABOODY International organisation Days for Girls is helping stop girls in remote communities and developing countries from taking days off school during menstruation by providing them with reusable sanitary items. The not-for-profit … [Read more...]
