2023 Performers
Adelaide Empire Band (SA)
The Adelaide Empire Band is a rollicking big band of musicians from the colonial City of Adelaide pumping out traditional tunes from the British Empire. Spectacular to watch and toe-tappingly enticing to dance to, the Adelaide Empire Band features a dazzling array of instruments playing unique medleys of merry melodies. Regarded as Adelaide's "Best Band to Dance to”. A traditional feature at the Fleurieu Folk Festival every year is the Big English Session in what is now known as "Pete's Bar". Peter Thornton enjoyed all sessions, but wanted to devote one to English tunes, which often got missed in the proliferation of Irish, Australian, Scottish and other sessions. For over 10 years, this session is one we all look forward to.
Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club (SA)
Performing a varied program of contemporary and traditional music, the Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club is excited to be playing highlights from their debut CD. Join this vibrant community group to hear how contemporary Australian composers are building on the Scottish tradition.
Anna Smyrk (VIC)
With a voice described as ‘truly astonishing’ by Rolling Stone, Anna Smyrk is a powerful singer and song-maker from Melbourne. Her songs are anthemic indie bombshells, equally satisfying for word nerds and hook obsessives alike. With her all-star band- Alex Burkoy (Tinpan Orange), Holly Thomas (Quivers, Husky, Freya Josephine Hollick) and Loz Irwin Ray (Belly Savalas) - Anna has toured widely throughout Australia, and this summer will see her gracing stages at Port Fairy Folk Festival and Woodford Folk Festival.
Anna Weatherup (NSW)
Anna Weatherup first came to the public’s attention via The Voice, Australia. For many artists, the effects of such an experience can be overwhelmingly positive, and for others, it leads them down that strange road of reflection and career recalibration; which can be equally positive, if not more so. Anna Weatherup has no doubt gone through such a period and the results of these inner travels are evocatively defined in her new single's Climb, Little Bluebird and Anna's recent release, The River.
Apolline (VIC)
Apolline is a lively group of young folkies fuelled by the love of all things folk and copious amounts of M&M’s. Equipped with alluring voices, innumerable instruments and an extensive collection of colourful socks, the group views folk music through fresh eyes, creating bold new arrangements of old classics. With foot-stomping sets, original songs and a dash of sisterly bickering, Apolline brings a unique experience of genre-bending folk.
Axe & the Ivory (SA)
With two lead vocalists and additional backing vocals, Axe & the Ivory's harmonies are enchanting. Add piano, driving drums, intricate guitar/banjo melodies, and we have a band that 'will instantly capture your attention with its irresistible charm that lands somewhere between a mix of Alabama Shakes, Taylor Swift, Vera Blue, and The Paper Kites’ (Scenestr). The haunting vocals of Rosie Roberts are carried by magnificent vocal harmonies and by the whole group, where each instrument has its place: the alchemy is felt from the first to the last line.” (Indie Music Center)
Brushwood (SA)
Brushwood is a four-piece acoustic band from the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. With its roots deeply in the Celtic tradition, Brushwood also plays songs and tunes from other styles including old-timey and contemporary music. At its heart are the rich Irish tones of lead singer Joe Cairns and the lively fiddle of Kath Kennedy. Michael McGregor (vocals, mandolin, guitar, Irish bouzouki) and Kyffin Williams (vocals and guitar) complete the line-up. Their tunes and songs of love, loss, joy, whiskey, convicts and shipwrecks will stir your soul and make it hard to keep your feet still!
Cajun Swamp Band (SA)
The Cajun Swamp Band has a robust combination of Musicians and Instruments that bring out the excitement and movement that Cajun music is famous for. You have to hear it to feel and see it to believe it.
The ChOOks (VIC)
The ChOOks are two feisty Melbourne birds, Wendy Ealey & Moira Tyers. They’re a multi-instrumentalist duo who have been collaborating since 2005, playing to audiences across Australia- in true troubadour tradition, they continue ruffling their musical feathers all around Australia to bring you folk, blues, and golden standards.
Come along-promise you won't be disappointed!
Chris Finnen Band (SA)
One of South Australia's gemstones of musicianship, Chris Finnen shows how to be authentic and make it your own, a mature musician of some years, Chris still plays with the wonder and explorative sense of a child as he coaxes a range of sounds and tones from his guitars. Final word ELECTRIFYING.
Over four decades travelling as a troubadour journeyman has seen Chris Finnen often referred to as the 'guitarist's guitarist'. Chris brings a wry twist to his original blues songwriting, adding sly humour to lyrics, focusing on the musing of everyday experiences, and embracing a strong sense of community. His restless musical curiosity has seen him embrace a tapestry of varied cultural influences, weaving the sounds of India, Celtic traditions, and African nations into his music. This has resulted in a career rich in variety and encompassing diverse opportunities from film scores, theatrical productions and musical therapy.
Ciaram Granger (SA)
Ciaram Granger is a Blues Roots, and Folk performer from Adelaide, Australia. With his 12-string guitar, Weissenborn, harmonica, and stomp-box, Ciaram has been able to develop his own unique songwriting, storytelling, and rhythmic guitar grooves that have captivated audiences of all ages. His unique style of foot-stomping Blues and Folk has amazed audiences from all over the world.
Ciaram will also be performing on the Space Jams stage
Courtney Robb & Snooks La Vie (SA)
Courtney and Snooks move between the lines of alt-country- infused folk and blues. Robb’s charged vocal delivery demands something of her listener as the imperfections and fragility of her stories reveal themselves. Together with La Vie's soaring harmonica they create a unique and compelling sound, encompassing a soulful pop sensibility that has seen the duo attract the attention of local and interstate music festivals and music lovers alike.
Craig Atkins (SA)
Craig Atkins is a 'one-man band' songwriter and performer that regularly tours the country with his live performances weaving through various styles of Roots, Blues, Folk & Alt Country, with dynamics ranging from chilled finger-picking folk stories, to delta slide blues, through to rollicking folk foot tappers and stomping jumping roots, with lyrical content covering his aspects of life, love and loss and observations of the world we all live in.
Craig will also be performing on the Space Jams website
Don Morrison (SA)
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller and guitar maker Don Morrison has shared the stage with many of the biggest names in Australian music, like Midnight Oil, Billy Thorpe, Joe Camilleri, Men At Work and a hundred more in more than thirty years in the music game. Don has worked with Bo Diddly, Joe Cocker, Rodriguez and even Billy Ray Cyrus, he was brave enough to stand next to Shakin' Stephens in a urinal and nearly killed by Willie Nelson in Austin, Texas. Dubbed the Larrikin Troubadour Laureate of Adelaide, Don is playing, singing and writing songs better than ever. His songs tell our story with humour, irony and compassion. Don makes his own guitars, writes his own songs and sings them himself.
Ella & Sienna (SA)
Ella & Sienna and their incredible band (Michael Marino, Sebastian Brook, Solomon Young), are bringing their ‘Seven Ways to Say You’re Fine’ tour to Fleurieu Folk Festival. The award-winning singer-songwriter sisters from the Adelaide Hills are renowned for their formidable combination of soaring vocals and captivating sibling harmonies and their unique blend of folk, country, pop, and rock influences.
Fiddle We Must (SA)
Fiddle We Must is a genuine Old Time band comprised of three friends from these diverse musical backgrounds; two fiddlers with banjo or guitar. They are not wedded to a particular musical idiom; they get captivated by tunes that strike them as having a special “hook” of some undefinable nature, be it melodic, structural or rhythmic. Their sources range from Appalachia to the deep South, to Texas, to the US Midwest and West Coast, well seasoned by years of picking with family and good friends. They enjoy “woodshedding” tunes to come up with a version that they would like to share. The roots are deep in dance music. Tap your feet, get up and move, everybody home and everybody swing!
GOLDHEIST (NSW)
A rich tapestry of vocal and instrumental colour, this fierce yet delicate body of work is a celebration of connection, imperfection, and the unexpected joys of best-laid plans gone awry, featuring poignant, incisive storytelling and musical portraiture. It includes the award-winning track LOVE LETTER to a YEAR MOST BIZARRE. Visually and sonically arresting, flower-crowned crooner GOLDHEIST has been likened to Kate Bush, Florence & The Machine, and Ellie Goulding, bringing her songs and stories to stages across regional, outback and metropolitan Australia. She launched her previous album REALM (2017) at the Sydney Opera House, performed a concert with multi-instrumentalist Andrew Clermont in the Blanche Cave at Naracoorte (2020), held an Auslan-interpreted concert at the Art Gallery of NSW for VIVID Festival (2018), and toured regional and outback with artist James Needham and his whippet hound (2019).
Hedgehog (SA)
Hedgehog bring a unique blending of eras to their performance with a lively mix of dances, folk tunes and love songs from the Renaissance and Medieval times. They perform on guitar, mandolin, recorders, crumhorns, voice and violin.
The Humbuckin' Pickups (VIC)
The Humbuckin' Pickups delivers a high-energy blend of rock, blues and soul that packs a punch. With their blistering guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and tight-knit musicianship, The Humbuckin' Pickups deliver an energetic and captivating musical experience. Their dynamic stage presence and infectious energy make them a crowd favorite
HUT (SA)
HUT has performed for appreciative audiences at clubs around Southern Adelaide with a style of Music that could be described as a broad range of Folky-Blues. They are a like-minded group of people who love making music together and bonding over a cup of tea or two. The band started in 2012, slowly evolving into the current line-up. If you’re curious; the Band-Name came from a building on Geoff Byham’s property.
Jimmybay (SA)
After spending many years living in the red sands of outback South Australia Jimmybay decided to put music to his long-told campfire stories and bush poetry. He left South Australia and travelled to the tropical north, taking only his suitcase kick-drum filled with his possessions and carrying his guitar. He slept in the long grass on the outskirts of Darwin and walked into town each day to busk on the streets. This was the beginning of what would evolve into Jimmybay performing in Festivals across Australia, including Illawarra Folk Festival, Deep South Blues and Roots and the National Folk Festival. Blues-folk-alt country vagabond Jimmybay has been travelling from town to town in his beat-up kombi van for the past five years. In that time, this multi-instrumentalist has captured audiences with his honest storytelling style and mesmerising live performances.
Jimmybay will be performing as part of Space Jams
Jimmy O’Hare (VIC)
Jimmy O’Hare is an award-winning fingerstyle guitarist based on Victoria’s Surf Coast. His standing as one of Australia’s premier solo acoustic guitar players has been earned on the stages of countless festivals and venues across the country for over 12 years. Jimmy is a highly skilled virtuoso whose shows have developed into performances brimming with creativity, showmanship and a story behind every note. Drawing from the legacy of acoustic guitar greats such as Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, and Michael Hedges, Jimmy’s original instrumental compositions feature a range of extended techniques. Each show is a masterclass on fingerstyle, two-handed tapping and percussion on the body of the guitar.
A Melbourne Conservatorium of Music graduate, Jimmy is also known for his work as the Director of the Macedon Ranges Music Festival (MRMF). Jimmy’s family founded MRMF in 2013 to raise money for the Cambodian Kids Foundation, a charity he has worked with closely for over a decade.
Jimmy’s musical talents have landed him appearances at the National Celtic Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Melbourne Guitar Perspectives Concerts, and a live national TV performance on ABC Breakfast News
Joshua Batten (VIC)
Joshua Batten is a modern-day troubadour using music as his language to connect with his audience. Drawing on personal experience, his music provides both an escape and perspective in a complex world. Based in Melbourne, Joshua's personal brand of Alternative Roots Rock is characterised by passionate vocals, accomplished guitar playing, layered arrangements and insightful lyrics. Joshua is honoured to be making his South Australian debut at Fleurieu Folk Festival 2023!
Katie Aspel (SA)
Katie Aspel is a Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara woman inspired by Chloe x Halle, Marlon Williams and Alessia Cara. Katie’s songs revolve around her vocals, experimenting with different sounds by working with a variety of producers. She has performed all over South Australia, notably at the Fringe festival (winner of the emerging artist award) SA Music Awards and regionally. Katie loves performing live and sharing her stories, hoping others connect with her through music.
Katie Aspel will be performing as part of Space Jams
Katie Pomery (SA)
Katie Pomery is a singer-songwriter on Kaurna land who places the small things in the bigger picture. Her single “Cardiologist” explores the imposter syndrome that often comes with being an artist and the feeling of “maybe I should get a real job”. It’s about the stage of healing where you’re wanting to pull the rug from under yourself, to shake things up, but know that it would only lead to more fear and confusion. Having supported the likes of Hatchie (BNE), Haley Mary (MELB) and Jack Davies (PER), Katie is excited for more people around Australia to hear her music.
Katie Pomery will be performing as part of Space Jams
Khristian Mizzi (VIC)
Winner of the 2021 Australian Folk Alliance awards - 'Solo Artist of The Year', Khristian Mizzi has captured the hearts of audiences around the country with his moving songs and imaginative stories. With a 'strong and gentle' voice, and an art for weaving beauty and truth into the words of each song, Khristian Mizzi reaches the hearts of his audiences with performances that are joyful, uplifting, confronting, spiritual, comedic and vulnerable all at once.
King of Spain (SA)
Seductive, sensual – the silken gossamer of dreamy vocals swirling around the undercurrent of a lush, phat groove. Their melodies swoon and rhythms pulse, making your heart race. King of Spain looks at love and life through a universal lens; no matter where you are in the world, the affairs of the heart are what bind us all. They overwhelm us, and they reward us.
King of Spain will be performing on the Space Jams stage
LENI (SA)
Indigenous Mapuché Chilean / Australian award-winning singer-songwriter and producer LENI delivers an infectious and dynamic mix of dreamy RnB meets Folk-Pop, sonically evoking an affinity between Frank Ocean, Boniver and The Weekend.
LENI will be performing as part of Space Jams
Lilac Cove (SA)
Lilac Cove is a fresh, indie, nostalgic 5-piece from the southern burbs of Adelaide. From big dream-like anthems to hip-moving head-nodding sensations, this collective is captivating, playful and hauntingly beautiful.
Lilac Cove will be performing as part of Space Jams
Lucas Day Band (SA)
Lucas Day is Australia’s musical all-rounder with the ability to support himself with his guitar, footdrums and incomparable voice. After recently releasing his debut album; ‘Swell’, Lucas expanded to a four-piece band to help him bring new sonic ideas to life. The result is a blend of high-energy blues and rock continuing to be the backbone of the sound he creates. Beyond this, Lucas draws inspiration from artists such as Paul Kelly, Pinegrove, John Mayer, Hozier and The Foo Fighters. Equipped with sensational skills as a future guitar hero, an unmatched proficiency as a foot-drum player, a newfound ability as a band leader, and a compositional and lyrical style that is truly beyond reproach, Lucas Day is no longer just a well-kept secret of his hometown’s music scene, now, the world is watching, and he’s ready to shine.
Lucas Day Band will be performing as part of Space Jams
Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes (SA)
Compelling songwriting with quirk, delivered by a fun, alt country, string band from Adelaide, South Australia Kaurna Yerta. Those moments when a song taps into your psyche, hints at your vulnerability, and makes you smile at the same time you feel seen – Mark Curtis offers them in spades. Drawing influence from artists such as Wilco, Gillian Welch, The Beatles, the Finn brothers and Daniel Johnston, he has a gift for communicating the fragility of being human in music that’s both poignant and playful. Teamed up with his Flannelettes, Bonnie Aué (upright bass), Michael Hutchison (drumkit), he creates quirky songs drenched in harmonies, cynicism and humour. A little bit alt-country, a lot their own sound.
Indulge yourself and listen to his lyrics closely and alone. Then head to a gig and see them energised by the infectious spirit of passionate and talented performers.
McHarg Creek (SA)
McHarg Creek is a duo from the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Jane Tassie (vocals, guitar, banjo, resonator) and Michael McGregor (vocals, mandolin, Irish bouzouki, harmonica and guitar) weave songs and subtle harmonies inspired by artists like Darrell Scott, Neil Young, Pharis and Jason Romero and the New Graces, but they are not averse to a bit of Crowded House, Guns'n'Roses and the Kinks! Expect a folk, country, old-timey, blues, gospel, Americana mix with some fresh new twists on traditional music as well as some of the best of contemporary folk and country music.
Nu.Article (SA)
Drawing influence from the intersections of Jazz, Hip-Hop and Funk Nu, Nu.Article channels these avenues and creates improvised music.
Nu.Article will be performing on the Space Jams stage
Oceanique (WA)
Winners of the 2022 Folk Alliance Australia ‘Youth Artist of the Year’ Oceanique are a twin sister duo from regional Western Australia, based in Melbourne. Their songs are filled with peaceful folk energies and stories of love, loss and the wonder of time. The pair sing in tandem, creating layers of continuous vocal harmonies that undulate across a gossamer folk soundscape.
Pete Titchener (SA)
What can be said about Pete Titchener that hasn’t already been read out in court? Pete migrated from the UK to Australia in 1991 and has been a nuisance ever since. It all started innocently enough when he joined a local bush band. One thing led to another and a few years later he joined Adelaide band Colcannon. Several international tours later the band called it a day. Pete then started working with folk legend Eric Bogle.
Recognising that one day this bubble might burst he graciously decided to offer himself as a solo performer and allow the somewhat suppressed comedic side of him to step forward. His mother’s next-door neighbour reckons “he’s quite good” – However, you be the judge.
The Pigs (VIC)
The family that plays together, stays together, and in the nutty world of The Pigs, family and bluegrass is all that matters, and did I mention, you’re family too. In these troubling times you can count on The Pigs; they have not blurred their backgrounds, stockpiled dunny paper or learned anything remotely. T-Bone, Stretch, Shamus & Cousin Bert, last name PIG, like to have fun and their music speaks to that, but they also poke much deeper, life, love, heartache, and robot goats even. Expect to be shocked by their dress hear hear their many hits – even that one about Moisturiser.
Prine Numbers (SA)
John Prine is widely regarded as one of the most influential singer/songwriters of his generation. Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and many others rated John Prine as a great artist. Songs like Sam Stone, Speed of the Sound of Loneliness, Angel from Montgomery, Paradise, Hello in There, Donald and Lydia and Summer’s End are among many highlights from a rich career documenting and frequently poking fun at American society.
This themed concert with Michael McGregor and friends will celebrate the work of this prolific and brilliant songwriter. Come along, sing along and enjoy the ride.
Rob Barratt (UK)
Rob Barratt is a British comic poet and singer. His brain-tickling, word-mangling performance combines clever wordplay, verse and song with satire, parody and audience participation. Rob deals with such important topics as squid, data-driven education, the weather in Scotland, distressed furniture and his relationship with potatoes, but beneath the humour, there lurk serious issues. In recent years Rob has appeared at folk, literature and arts festivals all over the British Isles and Australia.
Rob is also an improv comedy actor in Cornwall, where he lives, and can offer a workshop in improv comedy for beginners. He is a long-standing member of the Bodmin Folk Club, where he frequently performs and MCs.
The Royal High Jinx (VIC)
Melbourne's mesmerising contemporary world music band ‘The Royal High Jinx’ have burst onto Australian festival stages with originality, virtuosity & theatricality. Their songs & tunes are inspired by European traditions, peppered with Gypsy Jazz, Balkan & Swing grooves, with a pinch of Folk Cabaret. The Royal High Jinx have performed at major festivals across Australia and internationally. Having released 3 exciting albums, The Royal High Jinx have been described as the "Balkan Abba" for their catchy songs and glamorous show. Join a world of celebration and thrills as you sing along to and dance to Melbourne's most colourful festival band!
Sally Balfour (NT)
Sally Balfour has been immersed in Territory folk music since before she could walk, so it is little wonder she has found her way to the stage as a singer-songwriter. Her voice has the vastness of the desert crossed with the rains of the wet season, while her lyrics are captivating, sometimes witty, sometimes serious, drawing you in and keeping you there.
Shambolics (SA)
The Shambolics were formed in 2014 with the intention to write and perform original rollickin’ folk punk tunes. The Shambos take their inspiration from the folk punk legends like the Pogues and Dropkick Murphys and add in a healthy mix of Australian larrikin life present and past. The Shambolics play raucous rollickin’ roots music, with songs inspired by many a lost weekend murdering tunes in sheebeens across South Australia. All sorts of instruments will be on the stage and some of them might actually be played – whistles, banjo, fiddle, accordion, guitars and a rockin’ backline to get the feet stompin...
Sharradogg (SA)
Sharradogg have been performing around Adelaide for a few years primarily; Cafes, Open Mics, traditional music sessions and music festivals.
Charlie Sharrad has performed extensively in South Australia and overseas, as a member of groups including Kelly’s Revenge, Southern Cross Bush Band, Coward Springs, and Brushwood. His musical journey has spanned over 40 years.
Don Fogg, ex-Liverpool UK, picked up the guitar in 1963 and has been performing ever since; solo on the English folk-club scene and since coming to Oz in 1983 and from 2004 as guitarist with The Bogaduck Band.
Simon Basey (SA)
Simon Basey has been a prolific songwriter for over 20 years. He is most known for his work as a key songwriter for The Timbers. In recent years he has stepped out solo a number of times and won the Judith Crossley Memorial songwriting Award in 2021 and 2022. He is a very thoughtful songwriter and takes pride in creating honest lyrics with creative musical compositions.
Siobhan Owen (SA)
Welsh born Siobhan is an award-winning artist, internationally acclaimed for her unique Celtic/classical sound. With sublime vocals and lyrical harp, she delivers an ethereal blend of haunting melodies, and contemporary folk songs. Siobhan has performed at festivals, concerts and events around Australia since the age of 14, as well as performances in UK, Ireland, Europe, USA, Japan and Siberia! Having a passion for languages, Siobhan includes in her repertoire songs in Welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Breton, Cornish and Manx. A captivating performance not to be missed!
Skiffle Party (VIC)
Skiffle Party delights listeners with their energetic blend of folk, rock, and blues. Their infectious melodies, spirited performances, and foot-stomping rhythms create a joyful and memorable musical experience. Skiffle Party's charismatic stage presence and seamless harmonies make them a standout act in the Australian music scene.
Slim Dime (VIC)
Slim Dime are an acoustic duo featuring old-time mountain sounds, seamless harmonies and some mighty-fine pickin’. They make music that sounds as though it’s always existed somewhere on a mountaintop. Their material is both original songs and traditional songs made new. They reference the old time and bluegrass repertoire and write original compositions with mesmerising story telling and precise musicianship with a broad emotional range. It’s music that makes you lean in and listen. Slim Dime are Jen Land on acoustic tenor guitar and vocals and Chris Taylor on acoustic guitar, banjo and vocals.
The Timbers (SA)
The Timbers are a melting-pot of folk, roots and Celtic bushman brassy storytelling. Their big misty mountain melodies, rousing rhythms and vast harmonies will transport you to every corner of the globe. They rollick, hammer, and feel their way through live gigs and thus have become festival favourites throughout Australia. This Adelaide based band has an infectious desire to take their audience on a wild ride of non stop musical passion with no limits.
Tom Harrington (SA)
Tom Harrington is an indie-folk artist, inspired by the beauty in connecting with the people and world around us. Tom is a humble singer-songwriter with a compulsion for raw, captivating storytelling when his acoustic guitar is in hand. He uses live vocal looping to create a larger-than-life sound, to a level unseen in other folk artists. Not to be missed!
Tom will also be performing on the Space Jams stage
The Water Runners (NSW)
Take one part bluegrass, one part trad folk and a dollop of country. Mix in great story-telling, catchy tunes, tight harmonies, strong musicianship and an engaging stage show. Best Band in the 2020 National Busking Championships and 2021 Australian Folk Awards Peoples’ Choice Finalists, let The Water Runners take you on a musical journey through songs of historical tales, love, life and landscapes
Zac Eichner (SA)
Singer/songwriter and electronic soul musician Zac Eichner echoes the sonic virtue of Nick Murphy FKA Chet Faker, Matt Corby, Gang of Youths and Bon Iver. Zac's recent work consistently features a raw and powerful voice, strong harmonies and delicate melodies that hover above layers of beautiful production.
Zac Eichner will be performing on the Space Jams stage
Dance, Theatre, Poetry and Children's Entertainment
Adelaide Morris Men (SA)
Performing traditional English dances from the Cotswold region, the Adelaide Morris Men have been entertaining and astounding local and international audiences for over 40 years. We danced throughout 2020 and 2021, and for several months in 2020, we were the best Morris side in the world; admittedly, we were the only active Morris dancing sides in the world. The Adelaide Morris Men return to the Fleurieu Folk Festival to amaze and astonish. Once again, proving that where there is merriment to be had, the AMM will be there with bells on (literally)!
Hot For Joe – Border Morris (SA)
Hot For Joe is an Adelaide-based women's border Morris team formed in 1993 by Mary McFadden. The team has developed a highly styled, truly unique form of Morris dancing, which essentially emphasises the importance of precise and energetic dancing while at the same time presenting a mysterious, wild and dramatic performance. The dance repertoire has been choreographed within the team, and some of the tunes used are also originals. When performing in public, Hot For Joe wear a 'kit' which consists of black tunic dresses, black and white striped leggings and black 'Doc Marten' type boots with bells on the feet. We look forward to performing for you at this fantastic festival. Come and try Border Morris Dancing.
Lancashire Witches North West Morris Adelaide (SA)
The Lancashire Witches have been dancing north-west style clog Morris since the early 1980s. The Morris originated in England but is now danced all over the world. Soon we will be changing our name to Scarlet Robin to reflect the changing nature of the team to include men, our Australian identity and environmental awareness. The English robin has long been a symbol of good luck, happiness and new beginnings. New name, but the same energetic, colourful Morris dancing.
Wendy Morphett's Kiddin' Around (SA)
Kiddin’ Around is a fun band with a focus on music for children, along with an invitation for the audience to participate in song and movement. Josie, John, Cat and Wendy are the usual players, and other friends and guests are included from time to time to create a blend of instruments and sweet harmonies. From floating like a butterfly to making a variety of animal noises, join Kiddin’ Around for lots of giggles. You can expect a happy half-hour.
Caz Williams - Poetical Musings (SA)
Caz Williams performs regularly and has been published in various anthologies. Caz has run gatherings at the Fleurieu Folk Festival for a few years, and her workshops are very flexible depending on who turns up and what they want to do - read out favourite poems, discuss poetry and related issues. Caz encourages original offerings and is happy to discuss them a bit more if desired.