Woodford Folk Festival

The Sacred Labyrinth is a magical space where anyone can walk a path to the heart and connect more deeply with themselves. For the last couple of years, Robin and her troupe of installation artists, ceremony weavers and musicians have the design ‘The Sacred Union Labyrinth’ as a 10 x 10 meter meditative walk that patrons can experience any time during the … [Read more...] about The Sacred Labyrinth

We live in a sunburnt country, it’s the middle of summer and the heat is on. Depending on the schedule you have planned, you may be outside for long periods of time in the sun. Being properly prepared for the warmer weather will prevent you from letting a small hiccup affect any part of your day. Here are some tips to beat the heat: Drink Water Staying hydrated … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat

Heading out to Woodford, are you going through the mental list of things you need packed? With record ticket sales this year, we made sure to put our order in for epic festival weather and as we prepare to put the final touches on the 67th largest town in Australia, the question needs to be asked… how prepared are you? Have you got the spare batteries, the towels, … [Read more...] about WOODFORD ESSENTIALS…HAVE YOU GOT YOURS? WHAT TO PACK FOR WOODFORDIA FUN

The final days of Woodford Folk Festival are an adventure, an experience like no other. The festival comes to life on New Year's Eve with a programme full of unique and awe-inspiring performances and activities. The New Year is welcomed with a hilltop ceremony and another day packed full of wonder. The Fire Event is a showstopper, a ceremony to top all ceremonies and a … [Read more...] about Daily Highlights: 31st December 2016 & 1st January 2017

From the Amphitheatre programme to the workshops, cabaret, dance, yoga & meditation, talks, comedy and more, Woodford is packed full of wonder and transformative experiences. With so many performances, activities and attractions on day 3 & 4 of the festival, here are just some of the highlights to catch on the 28th & 29th December. WFF DAY 3: 29 … [Read more...] about Daily Highlights: 29th & 30th December 2016

Don’t miss a second of excitement at Woodford Folk Festival. Woodford Folk Festival is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia. The programme encompasses the depth and diversity of Australia and this year’s festival will feature music, dance, cabaret, comedy, workshops, debate, street theatre, films, forums, visual arts and even an entire festival … [Read more...] about Daily Highlights: 27th & 28th December 2016

Woodford Folk Festival is just around the corner, and local producers are gearing up to supply the festival with high quality, tasty fare. Central to Woodfordia is an ethos of community and sustainability. Food is vital to the human sense of community and belonging, and here at Woodford we believe that this is as much a part of the festival experience as the music. For … [Read more...] about A High Quality, Tasty Fare

Since the beginning, Woodford Folk Festival has been celebrating and exploring traditional music, dance and theatre unique to the immigrant cultures arriving from beyond Australia’s for two centuries. It is a place where folk music and spiritual traditions come together in unexpected ways. It not only entertains; it fosters positive relationships with other cultures … [Read more...] about World Folklines Traditional Performing Arts Programme

Woodford Folk Festival is a meeting of the minds and each year we make way for some incoming inspiration and ready ourselves for the broad Talks Programme. It has always been an important part of the festival and this year is no different. Dr Karl, one of Australia’s 100 National Living Treasures will live broadcast his radio show each day. Bob Hawke will talk through … [Read more...] about A Meeting of the Minds