In keeping with this years’ celebration of Crossing Rhythms Flamenco, Irish and Indian dance traditions will take pride of place on our revamped concert stage. The Crossing Rhythms theme also includes some amazing adventures in percussion, featuring some of the country’s top players taking you on a global journey through African and Indian polyrhythms, the hypnotic broken rhythms of the Balkans, Quebecois foot percussion, thunderous Irish hard-shoe dancing and lots more.
An unprecedented number of stellar internatio.nal performers from four continents encompass Scottish vocal brilliance, Quebecois instrumental exuberance, Latin passion and a swag of inspirational songwriters and musical storytellers.
Combined as ever with extensive children’s and youth programs, the 2010 festival will be a genuine all-age event guaranteed to delight and inspire the music lover in all of us. This could well be our hottest lineup ever – don’t miss a bar of it
We are delighted to announce that the following acts have been confirmed for the 2010 festival:
| Genticorum (Quebec) |
The runaway hit act of the Canadian folk circuit bring you exuberant tunes, songs and foot percussion from the vibrant Quebecois French Canadian tradition. |
http://www.genticorum.com |
| Eddi Reader (Scotland) |
Scotland's goose-bump-raising queen of traditional and contemporary song has journeyed from the chart-topping 80s band Fairground Attraction to becoming one of the world’s most feted exponents of Scottish balladry. Her all-star trio includes Irish accordion star Alan Kelly and brilliant English guitarist-songwriter Boo Hewerdine. |
http://www.myspace.com/eddireader |
| Vin Garbutt (England) |
Teesside’s favourite son - troubadour, songwriter and the folk world's most hilarious raconteur. |
http://www.vingarbutt.com |
| Beppe Gambetta (Italy) |
Flat-picking guitar wizard with a bluegrass soul, guaranteed to hold audiences in the palm of his hand. |
http://www.myspace.com/beppegambettamusic |
| Arte Kanela Flamenco (Vic) |
Unsurpassed passion, fingerwork and footwork from Australia's leading flamenco troupe. “The best concert act of their type in the country”…The Australian. |
http://www.kanela.com.au |
| Sally Dastey (Australia) |
After making her name with Tiddas, Sally’s warm and generous performances keep her in the front rank of Australian festival performers. |
http://www.myspace.com/sallydastey |
| James Keelaghan (Canada) |
Multi-Juno-award-winning songwriter and storyteller and unforgettable golden-voiced singer of memorable song-stories. |
http://www.keelaghan.com |
| Tetrafide Percussion with the Spice Dance Ensemble (WA) |
Perth’s globe trotting percussion virtuosos team up with a spectacular troupe of dancers to celebrate the stunning beauty of Indian classical dance. |
http://www.tetrafide.com |
| Dva (Queensland/Germany) |
Linsey Pollak and Tunji Baier - breathtaking improvisation on woodwinds, percussion and electronics taking you to a whole new place. |
http://www.linseypollak.com/projects-DVA.html |
| Mara! (NSW) |
Australia's foremost world music band, melding jazz with Balkan and Middle Eastern roots, featuring stellar saxophonist Sandy Evans and the amazing voice of Mara Kiek. |
http://www.maramusic.com.au |
| Greg Sheehan (NSW) |
Byron Bay’s inspirational percussion master |
http://www.myspace.com/gregsheehan |
| Nano Stern (Chile) |
Exciting young singer and multi-instrumentalist with a global repertoire and charisma to burn. |
http://www.myspace.com/nanostern |
| The Chipolatas (England) |
This exhilarating street theatre act has been mixing circus, music theatre and comedy over an 18 year career spanning 43 counties and six continents. Back to Fairbridge by overwhelming popular demand. |
http://www.chipolatas.com |
| Barons of Tang |
Leaving a trail of blazing and battered dance floors across the nation the Barons of Tang head to Fairbridge to launch their new EP and ignite the dance floor! Lashing Tango Rockabilly Latin and Gypsy with breaks, double kick blast beats and massive horn arrangements, The Barons Of Tang serve up their gypsy ‘deathcore’. With accordion, double bass, saxophone and tuba to name just a few the catchy tunes and wild punk ethos all tie together to mean one thing: dancing is inevitable! |
http://www.myspace.com/thebaronsoftang |
| Fiddle Chicks (SA) |
The amazingly full sound of just three fiddles and three voices - how do they do it? |
http://www.musicsa.com.au/artists/fiddlechicks |
And lots more local and interstate acts to be announced.
