Last week we ran a competition centred around our beautiful triptych, and asked entrants to write a 500 word story about the characters within it. We had one lucky (and very talented) winner who scooped up a double season pass for this year! We wanted to share her incredible piece of writing with you, so here it is! Not all those who wander are lost... As fireflies … [Read more...] about Triptych Short Story Competition Winner: Alexandra Burt
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The Woodfordia Triptych Short Story Competition
If you've been playing the Woodfordia Triptych Competition on our Facebook page in the last few days you will likely have a new appreciation for each tiny detail of our beautiful triptych, which has represented the Woodford Folk Festival for the past three years. Last week we revealed the secret that each of the posters from 2013-2015 are part of the same incredible work. … [Read more...] about The Woodfordia Triptych Short Story Competition
We’ve been keeping a secret at Woodford Folk Festival
We are excited to announce a secret we have been keeping for THREE years. Woodford's 30th Anniversary Festival poster can now be revealed as the third and final instalment in a single panoramic artwork. This triptych has been three years in the making by artist-in-residence, Gavin Ryan. Founder and Director Bill Hauritz said he is captivated by the visual … [Read more...] about We’ve been keeping a secret at Woodford Folk Festival
10 things you can do at Woodford to add meaning to your life
Getting to the end of a busy year full of challenges, the temptation to wipe away your worries with a massive festival bender is huge. Let’s face it- there is no way anyone can experience the entire Woodford Folk Festival programme. It is designed so that you can create your own festival experience, which means you’ll for sure be missing out on some things you’d … [Read more...] about 10 things you can do at Woodford to add meaning to your life
Why you really should bring a costume to Woodford
You've probably seen plenty of pics circulating after festival season of people in onsies and superhero characters whenever there is something-anything to celebrate. It’s not always exactly clear what is happening- but it looks like fun. At the Woodford Folk Festival, there is a totally legit and probably advantageous reason that you should consider preparing a costume to … [Read more...] about Why you really should bring a costume to Woodford
Why we read your letters right before our next Festival
It’s that time of the year for many and for us and here at the Festival Planning HQ for the Woodford Folk Festival, it’s no different. We’ve had friends call it ‘burnout season’, ‘the last push’, when the year ramps up and becomes so busy it’s almost a blur. Everything seems to be in the business of finishing, acknowledging, cataloguing, then celebrating- which … [Read more...] about Why we read your letters right before our next Festival
Musicians at Woodford who will feed your soul
By now you might have seen the Woodford Folk Festival programme, but chances are there are a number of artists who's names you've never heard of. According the Woodford programme team- that's a good thing! A big part of the Festival ethos is the element of discovery. Spend a bit of time getting to know this list, and be sure to check out their exceptional live performances … [Read more...] about Musicians at Woodford who will feed your soul
A Reflection on 30 years of the Woodford Folk Festival – Bill Hauritz
Address to The Woodford Organising Group by Woodford Folk Festival Founder and Director Bill Hauritz on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary Programme Launch on 17th October at Woodfordia: Hello Everyone I felt that because it’s our 30th anniversary that it’s appropriate that I might offer some reflection on three decades of our special festival. I’m reading from … [Read more...] about A Reflection on 30 years of the Woodford Folk Festival – Bill Hauritz
