Entertainment
5 October, 2023
Singing like birds in trees
THE Tablelands Folk Festival on October 27-29 has taken on a bird theme.
Program director Bronwyn Hodgkins said the festival usually aligned with the United Nations Year of..., which in 2023 is millet.
“That’s bird seed to you and me,” she said.
“Millet feeds the world, it’s easy to grow, it’s nutritious, it’s affordable, it’s hardy and versatile and so is our fabulous festival.
“So following on from last year’s ‘bright seeds’ project with our magnificent seed lanterns, assisted by Memetica and RADF, and the 2020 theme of plant seeds and sing songs, we’re inspired by Kylie the singing budgie’s recent performance at World Pride and we’re theming the 2023 Festival – ‘sing like the birds’.
“We’ve attracted singers and musicians from around the country and from all nations to join us this year. A fantastic South African acappella group, Makepisi, will perform and also teach rhythms and dance, a full on Latin band will have you dancing the night away.
“A stand-up comedian will split your sides and the ‘great big sing in the middle of the street’ will restore your sense of community. That’s just a taste of what this festival has to offer.
“We’re all part of the folk family – as performers, volunteers and patrons to our much loved Tablelands Folk Festival right here in the historic, friendly, picturesque village of Yungaburra (Janggaburru).
“There’ll be such variety of entertainment this year, for young and old and everyone in between, it’ll make your head spin (in a really good way).”
Volunteer and songwriter applications are open and on-line festival weekend tickets are on sale.
Visit www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au
