Reactions to Immortal

Wow! What a wonderful video!  Brilliant photos, brought back some great memories.  Martyn Wyndham-Read

BRILLIANT! You have given the folk world and Australia a cultural treasure of incalculable value.  I am moved almost beyond words.  Phyl Lobl

It’s a treasure! An outstanding piece of work and a joy to watch. It might be the most important contribution to documenting Australia folk music ever.  Christine Wheeler

Wow. It is fantastic. Needs to be played at every folk festival. What a brilliant tribute. Five stars. Dave O’Neil (former AD, National Folk Festival)


This should be a highlight of every folk festival in the country. Marvellous tribute to the folk pioneers. Peter Logue (Cobargo Folk Festival)


What a lovely tribute. So many faces and voices from my formative years, so many songs that are in my blood. And so many friends. James Fagan


A stunning piece of work.  Martie Lowenstein

An amazing project!  What an emotional journey! How lucky are the present generation to have this wonderful tribute to  enable them to appreciate those who were an important part of the establishment of the Australian Folk Movement.  Kate Delaney

An amazing achievement! Dale Dengate


Beautiful! A great visual tribute to the generations of people who kept alive the music of the people. Keith Preston (President, Folk Alliance Australia)

It was very moving.  This will become a very valuable resource.  Rob Willis (folk researcher and collector)

Thanks for the enormous amount of work and love in this project. Its importance is immeasurable and will resonate down through the years. It sometimes takes individuals like Bruce to step up and make something rich and enduring in support of our cultural history.  Bill Jackson

So beautifully put together and such an important cultural asset!  Ruth Hazelton

This is so wonderful. Made me cry a lot. Such a great tribute and record. Steve Gadd

Absolutely brilliant!  Andrew Pattison (Troubadour Foundation)

I’m lost for words. I was deeply moved watching this ....I had tears. An important work, beautifully done.  Lesley Smith

Great work! I look forward to the final version of this affectionate and moving tribute appearing at the National one year, as it most certainly should.  Prof. Graham Seal, (Folklorist)

A great job.  Margret RoadKnight

A valuable guide that shows the so-called ‘revival’ was led by (far from) ordinary people driven by talent and passion.  Warren Fahey (Performer & folk historian)

Brilliant, amazing, extraordinary....I've run out of superlatives.  Ken Mansell

Marvellous! Got me quite teary in places!!  Ian Dearden

This is a monumental work. It's a wonderful and memorable tribute to people who have inspired us and who shouldn't be forgotten. A true labour of love, and respect.  Judy McKinty (Folklorist)

It's beautiful. David Wanless

We were blown away by it. It's a wonderful compilation. So many memories. So many stories there to be told. Every story hints at other stories to be told, every face links to other faces that have played a part. It is extremely satisfying, and just like a good song, it leaves enough space for the viewer to want to know more and want to find out for themselves.  Hats off to you. A huge project, a great achievement.  Adrienne Lovelock

The most amazing and moving thing I have ever seen.  Virginia Woodland

Absolutely fantastic!  Cec Bucello (Editor Trad&Now)

Absolutely terrific and done with much love and care.  Mary Traynor

It brought tears to my eyes. You should be thanked by thousands of folkies.  Di Howard

A work of heart and love and one for the ages.  Harry Scott

I’ve had a good cry but mostly just feel really warm and positive about how I’ve spent a good part of my life immersed in such a creative, culturally and socio/political aware group of people. Jane Bower (Radio Adelaide) 

Magnificent epic opus effort! Bloody Brilliant!!  Some tears - and a surprise or two - a wonderful celebration.  Richenda Bridge

Such fabulous memories! An unbelievable amount of work and produced something to ignite memories for us all.  Suzette Watkins

Bloody Brilliant!  Mary Brettell (Brisbane Folk Project)

I was blown away by it. It made me quite teary a couple of times.  A very important piece of folk history.  Gene & Tony Smith

What a magnificent piece of work! I thoroughly enjoyed it all. A fitting tribute. Jane Tassie

Both a moving tribute to departed folkies, sparking memories from those who knew them, and an ongoing education piece for younger folkies to ignite interest in discovering more of Australia's musical history and culture.  Marilla Homes

I LOVED it and think it should be on permanent display at the National Folk festival. Sooo moving!!!  Kavisha Mazzella

A lasting and inspiring tribute, inspiring wonderful memories of characters truly larger than life.  Keith McKenry (Folk historian, collector)

Wow what an amazing and interesting historical document.  It’s a wonderful resource for people interested in the history of folk in Australia.  Kate Bernaur

A brilliant job!  Dr Heather Clarke (Cultural historian)

It totally blew me away. It wasn’t just seeing again the old familiar faces but understanding their role in making the of the folk tradition in this country too. Just brilliant. Mariah Beckett

What a phenomenal tribute to so many contributors to our folk culture!  David Johnson

What a magnificent piece of work. Seeing your video, I fully appreciate what a fantastic talent of artists we have lost but their influence is undeniable. They will have influenced the next generation and kept the traditions ongoing. I freely admit I shed a few tears, but they were Happy Tears of great memories. THANK YOU!  John Milne

Great stuff!  Tim Whelan Jr

I watched every second! This is really such a lovely contribution to the folk community and beyond.  Such a lovely idea now out in the world.  Carla Kennedy

What a great project. I shed a few tears, a lot of happy sniffles, and have a great deal of admiration for your dedication and perseverance. It is a historical treasure, and a unique enjoyable nostalgic wallow! My particular joy was your eclectic inclusion of all-sorts of performers. Margaret Hamill

Marvelous!  Sandra Nixon (Bush Music Club Archivist & Loaded Dog Folk Club)

A wonderful tribute and celebration of some true Australian folk legends.  Dave Evans

It's just wonderful - I love it!!  Sarah Tomasetti