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Auckland Folk Festival 2018 - Second Artist Announcement

18 October 2017 - 0 Comments

The Auckland Folk Festivalcelebrates its 45th anniversary in January with an entertaining and inspiringly diverse line-up of local and international artists. New Zealand’s biggest annual folk music gathering will take place again at the Kumeu Showgrounds, over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, January 26-29, 2018. 

Two weeks ago, we shared many of the headlining performers with you, a list that includes The East Pointers (CAN), Nadia Reid, Esther Swift (UK), Huw Williams (UK), Klezmer Rebs, T-Bone Trio, Reverie, and The Bollands. Now we are happy to present more of the three day event's stellar cast – with brief bios below.

Featured in the second line up announcement:

The Lonely Heartstring Band (US)
The Old Time Rags (UK)
Ravens
Alan Reid (UK)
Ys
Neil Billington
Krissy Jackson
Originz
The Deadbeats

The family-friendly festival showcases folk musicians from around New Zealand and the world to entertain guests of all ages. Beginning on the Friday night, festival goers can enjoy a long holiday weekend of concerts, dances and educational workshops, all within the boundaries of the Kumeu Showgrounds, situated just a short drive northwest of Auckland city.

With a new breed of NZ folk artists enjoying international attention the festival has also been evolving in recent years, drawing in a younger generation of fans who appreciate those authentic modern songwriters, as well as more traditional folk and dance.

The Auckland Folk Festival provides opportunities for the artists and attendees alike to share their own music and celebrations with like-minded people from all cultures.

Sustainability is at the forefront of festival organisers’ decisions with recycling stations and a no-rubbish policy. Set in a spacious rural environ, the festival supports local businesses by using their services where possible. All tickets include camping.

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