Port Fairy Folk Festival have announced even more artists for its March long weekend event, which will see tens of thousands of music lovers descend upon the stunning coastal village of Port Fairy in South West Victoria.
Joining the vibrant line-up is Icelandic singer songwriter Svavar Knútur, who will share traditional and contemporary folk songs as part of the Small Halls tour presented by Woodford Folk Festival, hitting the road with local folk group The Maes.
Continuing its tradition of supporting Australian artists, Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate the songs and stories of Isabel Rumble, Oceanique, Opelousas, The Pleasures, Queen of Hearts mariachi band along with local South West Victorian stars Billy Barker, GK of Find Your Voice Choir and Doctor & The Apologies.
Following on from winning Music Victoria’s Best Regional Festival Award for the second year running, the Festival is honoured to welcome back festival favourites 19-Twenty, Brian Nankervis, Charles Jenkins, Hussy Hicks and The Maes, plus a variety of roving entertainment and activities for music lovers of all ages.
Adding a taste of the world, local artists Gamelan DanAnda, Jarabi Band, and Lian Husi Timor will take to the Port Fairy stages in an enriching program of elevating songs, rhythms and culture.
Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director Justin Rudge said the event was shaping up to be a sensational celebration of songs and stories by the seaside.
Port Fairy Folk Festival run from 8-11 March 2024. Tickets available now at portfairyfolkfestival.com