Where to find more information
The Immortal project would not have been possible without the help of dozens of individuals. They are acknowledged at the end of the video.
In addition, a number of websites, some managed by organisations, some by individuals, were also hugely valuable sources of information, photographs and audio. For those wishing to follow up on some of the people and information hinted at in the video (which so often hints at much deeper information), the following websites will be particularly useful.
If you wish to suggest more relevant links, please contact Bruce.
IMMORTAL PLAYLIST Compiled by Jane Bower
In response to the Immortal video, Jane broadcast two shows featuring many of the artists who are profiled in the video. She subsequently recorded this extended playlist especially to be made available for those who want to further explore the music of the Immortals. Thanks to Jane for this. The tracks are in no particular order.
Jane is the producer and presenter of the National Community Radio Network Folk Show and the Radio Adelaide Folk Show.
Listen on SoundCloud (1h 48 min) View Tracklist
Immortal: A Video Tribute to Australia’s Folk Legends - Article by Naomi Dryden-Smith
This article by UK music photo-journalist Naomi Dryden-Smith is published in the British on-line music journal Louder Than War. It's great to see the project getting some international attention! Naomi is Colin Dryden's niece.
Australian Folk Music and Australian Folk Singers and Musicians website
This site contains an enormous collection of rare recordings (mostly vinyl) of Australian folk singers and bands. It contains only material that is not commercially available.
The Brisbane Folk History Project
A dedicated group of Queenslanders spent years putting together this archive and producing a book
The Bush Music Club Archive
An ever growing collection of photos and blogs relating to the Sydney and NSW folk scene.
Dan O`Connell Reunion Facebook page
Lots of photos and audio has been uploaded to this page, featuring many performers who appeared at this iconic Melbourne pub over the decades.
The Frank Traynor's Folk and Jazz Club History Project
A collaborative blog (wiki) bringing together photographs and stories about Melbourne's most prominent folk club over the years of the folk revival.
History of Australian Music 1960 - 2000 website
'Kimbo' has amassed a huge amount of information, including photos, histories and links to audio and video, on Australian musicians and bands in the latter half of the 20th century. The scope is much broader than folk.
An audio montage of interviews by Pete Titchener recalling the folk scene in South Australia through four decades.
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
The go-to place for information and archives relating to film and audio in Australia. Some items are subject to a fee.
National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore Collection
This collection includes a huge number of in-depth interviews, as well as recordings of musicians and concerts. Some items are subject to a fee, if they have not yet been digitised.
Trove (National Library of Australia)
An extraordinary source of information on anything in Australian history. Just go and explore!
Victorian Folk Music Club (click on ‘Interesting Stuff’ tab)
An eclectic collection of images, recordings and archival newsletters.
Another eclectic and wide ranging collection of articles and resources relating to Australian folklore and music put together by Graham Seal and Rob Willis.
Warren Fahey's website
A valuable and sprawling website with a comprehensive collection of information, links and stories connected with Australia's folk and folklore history.
Thanks to
The Troubadour Foundation supports musicians and projects, and generously provided a grant to Bruce Watson to assist him in creating Immortal.