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25.01.2022 Here's Chord-eaux's updated cover photo. Chord-eaux, an Illawarra-based folk band formed in 2009 by Illawarra folk musicians, plays concerts in aged care facilities and community events. Chord-eaux has sponsorship as a community band from Wollongong City Council. #keepfolkalive

25.01.2022 One of IFF's most inspiring & talented artists, Ken Field, is busy finding new performance outlets, promoting other artists, collaborating in new work. After enjoying HONK OZ!, & Hoot Band at IFF, this should come as a surprise to no one! Follow him on Face Book to find out just what he's up to!

24.01.2022 Here's some important news from Comrade Big Russ about 2020's last Illawarra Folk Club concert on 21 Nov! #keepfolkalive >>UPDATE UPDATE - Sat 21st November - Michael Simic in Concert - Same Great Concert in a Great New Venue You may be aware that The Wollongong Golf Club has taken over the management of the Wollongong City Diggers Club from 1st November.... Sadly, they have advised that our Michael Simic and Dear Violet Concert, that was booked with the Diggers Club, will not be allowed to take place at the Diggers Club on 21st November. The reason given was that Licensed Clubs are not allowed to hold live concerts under the Covid rules. As this Great Southern Nights concert is one of 1000 gigs being held all over NSW, in licensed clubs, pubs and function centres, and has already been approved and vetted by the NSW Gov't, the NSW Department of Health with the close partnership of Clubs NSW and Aria and Destination NSW, we really don't understand the reasoning behind this decision of the Wollongong Golf Club. Albion Park RSL has kindly stepped into the breech, having fulfilled all the COVID, safety, and Great Southern Nights requirements. This will still be your last chance to see a folk concert in the Illawarra this year. A great concert with Michael Simic launching his single "Dark Moon". If you are a regular at our Bulli Festival you might know Michael as the Balkan Elvis OR you may know him as Mikelango (as in Mikelangelo and The Dead Sea Gentlemen). And, fresh from their success in the HSC, supporting Michael will be our very own harmony trio, (Andrews Sisters eat your heart out), Dear Violet. SOME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE BUT BOOK ASAP! https://events.humanitix.com/great-southern-nights-and-the- Come out and celebrate New Beginings and Farewell the weird year; 2020

24.01.2022 Another great concert with local Illawarra talent. Be quick to get your tickets - the recent concerts have all been sell-outs!

23.01.2022 An online version of Figgy Folk Session. Help #keepfolkalive !

23.01.2022 Illawarra Folk Club sponsors GREAT (SOUTHERN) NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER Friday 06 November $38 IFC member ( $20 Entry + $18 meal) / $43 Non-IFC member ( $25+ $18 meal ) Book asap for both these November concerts as they will sell out!... Concerts start 7.00pm. Doors open from 6.00pm. Meals will be served from 6.30pm All tickets must be pre-booked including meal choices, which will be available from a drop down during the booking process. https://events.humanitix.com/great-southern-nights-and-the- As part of the Government’s support for getting Musos back in work they have launched ‘The Great Southern Nights’ programme of 1000 concerts in four weeks in November. The first of our concerts is ‘I Remember Peter’. As most people know we lost Peter Butler, an esteemed committee and life member of the club earlier this month. Chloe & Jason Roweth Chloe & Jason bring you the songs and poems of the kitchen, the verandah, the shearer’s huts, the local pub - and the yarns that go with them. "Are there any two people who have enriched Australian traditional musical and poetic life more? I don’t think so; they are the best, and are pure gold in their integrity." - Polly Garland Pat Drummond As Luke O'Shea states "It will take generations for most of us, as writers, to catch up to where Pat Drummond has been. No matter which course you take through this wild music industry, at the end of every path you will find Pat's mark on the tree." As his success at Folk festivals; Country Festivals, Arts Festivals, pubs, clubs and Community Concerts has demonstrated, he draws his fans from people of very different ages and social backgrounds. His songs, which deal with fundamental human values like Integrity, Honesty, Fortitude, Independence, and Enterprise are often funny, sometimes angry, but always hopeful and they are mirrors in which your audiences will see at least a little of themselves. An Evening with Pat Drummond is not one you will easily forget.

23.01.2022 Look who turned up recently at Figgy Folk Session? Long-time IFF fave, John Spillane. Besides whistle, John can be found inspiring folkies on bodrhan at Folk School as well as performances with Chord-eaux & who knows how many other local groups! #keepfolkalive

22.01.2022 Inventive, upbeat, keeping folk alive....music on the porch from The Water Runners! https://www.facebook.com/thewaterrunners/videos/234415981212960/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBAeaKZSHUM0QoAe3iIzLxoCiEgj3lAgHuDthsdgZ_7MOYBrpOL2RtY0QwFZFRx9U-ebG1YmgKVpdJY #keepfolkalive

22.01.2022 Illawarra Stories is an oral history project of Wollongong City Libraries, capturing people’s recollections of life in the Illawarra. You may recall seeing volunteers during IFF 2020 helping collect stories & fun memorabilia about the festival. The poster wall was just part of the project. We'll share links to the stories collected in future posts. https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library #keepfolkalive Locals bring to life the importance of their community through stories and build a picture that otherwise may be lost.

21.01.2022 Figgy Folk Session 7:30pm Monday 16 November 2020 #keepfolkalive Live via Zoom - see connection details below Zoom sessions made possible thanks to funding from Wollongong City Council's Quick Response Grants.... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89777593279 Meeting ID: 897 7759 3279 Passcode: 182969 See more

18.01.2022 Cinnamon Twist Belly Dance is always an IFF favorite, showcasing the diversity & beauty of the traditional dance forms of the Middle East & North Africa. AND as so many artists are doing, they are offering on-line classes! Check the FaceBook page for class details.

18.01.2022 Community music underlies all that we do at IFF, and in the time of Covid-19 it's more difficult & more important than ever! Congratulations Neil Rowsell & Chord-eaux! #keepfolkalive

18.01.2022 Don't we all wish we could be there for Zumpa's CD launch? #keepfolkalive

17.01.2022 Those amazing The Water Runners have another way to #keepfolkalive with the folkies-in-training!

16.01.2022 Illawarra Folk Club is back with another concert - Friday 28 April. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. And another great line up with ABC Morning Host, Nick Rheinberger teaming up with Tia Wilson (Tia Juana). Nick and Tia have been thrown together as the hilarious co-hosts of several Illawarra Folk Festival finales, and now they’re a duo in life and on stage. But in a world of starry-eyed romance, they are brutal realists. Be warned. Then there are the ‘Swinging Arms’ who are Stuart Alexand...er and Kylie Pickford. The Swingin Arms were Conceived in a Petri dish consisting of 70% alcohol, which made them COVID immune. They write their own songs and are patiently waiting for a $million dollar record deal. Oh! we forgot they are very entertaining musicians who led 'The Calamaties' and 'The Guilty Three". Finally there is the ‘High Country’, Brett Sargent and John Nichols with one addition. The only complaint at the Breakout was that we had a whole folk concert without an accordion player. Well Brett and John have rectified that and they have asked Greg Costello, The Illawarra’s finest exponent of the dreaded instrument to join them for the night. (we should add here that Tia is also a very fine exponent of the accordion).

15.01.2022 Illawarra Folk Club Concert - Live in Hope Concert Series have been sell-outs, so don't miss this one...book in early! #KeepFolkAlive

14.01.2022 Here's the link info for Figgy Folk Session tonight!

12.01.2022 Another Figgy Folk Session is coming up...save the date for Mon 16 Nov!

11.01.2022 You'll keep humming one of these familiar tunes after watching this video! Local performers such as these are likely to turn up at the online monthly Figgy Folk Session! #keepfolkalive

10.01.2022 For example, tickets for the Norm Concert on 28 Aug are on sale now!

10.01.2022 Get your tickets early...these are artists you're sure to enjoy! https://events.humanitix.com/life-be-in-it-concert-fri-25th #keepfolkalive

10.01.2022 Not seeing family & friends is just part of the Covid-19 world of sorrow. IFF singer/songwriter Jessica Grainger sings of missing her adorable granddaughter. #keepfolkalive https://www.youtube.com/watch

10.01.2022 Wollongong City Libraries' interview project has added depth to the history of IFF. And how glad we all are now to have these memories available for IFF fans to share. Many thanks to Jo Oliver & staff who worked hard to bring the project to fruition! #keepfolkalive

08.01.2022 Illawarra Folk Club Concert - The Norm Friday 28 August, dinner seating 7pm City Diggers Wollongong ***News Flash 22 Aug from Big Russ: seats limited! Extra vegetarian meal now available** Featuring Nick Rheinberger & Tia (Juana) Wilson... Brett Sargent & John Nichols with Greg Costello Stuart Alexander & Kylie Pickford (The Swinging Arms) **Meal Included** **Prebooking & payment essential** https://events.humanitix.com/the-norm-concert-fri-28th-augu #keepfolkalive See more

08.01.2022 Curious Rendition Orchestra, a community band based at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, plays a range of world music to encourage a fun environment and audience participation. Yes, another sample of the fine community music scene around Wollongong! #keepfolkalive Thanks to IFF festival photographer Maurice Puggioni for sending on this link!

08.01.2022 As part of the Wollongong City Libraries' Illawarra Stories project, interviewers recorded conversations with several people during the IFF 2020 festival. The first group of interviews are available for listening with this link: https://illawarrastories.com.au/bu/illawarra-folk-festival/ A wonderful project & special in this time of Covid-19. Enjoy! #keepfolkalive

05.01.2022 Long-time IFF organizers Rod Cork & Peter O'Neil make their voices heard on this Podcast. Worth a listen! #keepfolkalive

04.01.2022 Another great comeback concert scheduled at the Illawarra Folk Club. Book early as tickets are limited. Ciaran Gribbin - Nikriann - The Carefree Road Band

03.01.2022 Another IFF fan fave is finding ways to #keepfolkalive! October is just around the corner! Lizzie Flynn

02.01.2022 Dear Violet fans: look who took a star turn at the recent Australian of the Year Awards! The talented trio will always be close to the hearts of IFF fans. Wow, just wow! #keepfolkalive https://scontent.fhnl3-1.fna.fbcdn.net//121903815_10157748

02.01.2022 Check out FB page for Handsome Young Strangers & find out what they're working on during these awful Covid-19 times. #keepfolkalive

02.01.2022 One of IFF's most creative artists has not been silent during the Crazy COVID days & nights....Here's a little of what Ken FIeld has been up to: >>I'll be interviewed this Wednesday via Zoom by the wartajazz folks in Jakarta, Indonesia. Drop in and say hi! We'll talk about some of my brand new solo work, plus my work with Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, and maybe other things. To view, go to http://s.id/wartajazz - I believe it will stream on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, ...and I think links will be posted there. For US east coast this will be at 8am (!!), in Jakarta it will be 8pm, in eastern Australia it's midnight Wednesday night/Thursday morning<< (Photo credit: Ian McPhee) See more

01.01.2022 Missing in-person performance with our IFF artists? There are options though: Looks as if an album is in the works for Zumpa!

01.01.2022 Michael Simic Music & Dear Violet on the same billing? Yes! Illawarra Folk Club presents the second Great Southern Nights: Saturday 21 November City Diggers Wollongong $38 IFC member / $43 Non-IFC member, including meal LAST IFC CONCERT OF 2020 #keepfolkalive... Concerts 7.00pm. Doors open 6.00pm. Meals from 6.30pm Michael is stepping out from behind his Mikelangelo moniker to put his solo career front and centre. His music and lyrics draw on the evocative beauty of love and nature and can melt even the hardest heart. Simic is a prolific and impressive songwriter and an arresting performer with a powerful voice and presence. Dear Violet are a young Australian trio from the Illawarra. Their enchanting harmonies accompanied by acoustic guitar are beautifully unique. With a wide repertoire of songs from the 40's to the 2000's along with a collection of originals, there is always a song for everyone.