16 August 2018 - 0 Comments

The Great South Pacific Tuning Fork is proud to announce the return of the Southern Fork Americana Fest 2018, back for its fifth year in Auckland! Today, The Tuning Fork are thrilled to share the stellar line up for New Zealand's biggest Americana fest! An unmatched bill of international and local artists ready to satisfy every country, blues and folk lovers' dreams! 

This year's line-up features our favourite Americana/blues and folk artists from around the world including; rising Nashville star Margo Price, blues legend Tony Joe White, NY-based singer and guitarist Steve Gunn, folk traditionalistWillie Watson, country singer Courtney Marie Andrews, Tui-Award winner Reb Fountain, psychedelic-folk troubadourArthur Ahbez, NZ's favourite string band The Eastern, Christchurch treasure and fellow Tui-Award winner Holly Arrowsmith, introspective alt/folk songwriter Emily Fairlight and folk wordsmith Tom Cunliffe.

Courtney Marie Andrews is excited to return after performing two shows in 2017 supporting Sam Outlawand Joe Pug, "New Zealand, I adore your beautiful country and I can't wait to make my way back there for the third time!" 

Last year, full festival passes sold out within days of going on sale - so don't miss out on pre sales! Details below.

SOUTHERN FORK
AMERICANA FEST
2018

Friday, Oct 5 - Willie Watson + Holly Arrowsmith
Saturday, Oct 6 - Steve Gunn + Arthur Ahbez
Wednesday, Oct 10 - Tony Joe White 
Friday, Oct 12 - Reb Fountain + Tom Cunliffe
Saturday, Oct 13 - The Eastern + Emily Fairlight
Wednesday, Oct 17 - Margo Price + Courtney Marie Andrews 

Southern Fork presale:Thursday, August 16
Southbound presale: Friday, August 17
Ticketmaster presale: Monday, August 20
General Public: Tuesday, August 21  

To once again offer enthusiasts the chance to see more acts and to encourage music fans to discover new artists, the festival will have a special ticket pricing scheme, enabling them to receive discounts on multiple ticket purchases.

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