Bluegrass is great music. That’s why it heads up our festival. Our stage attracts world-class musicians; many come back each year to perform, to run workshops, and to join in the fun and inspiration of all that a Wirrina festival is.
We have some exciting news for you—this year we will be running a three day music camp at Wirrina prior to the Festival!
The camp will feature group tuition and activities over the three days. At the core of the camp will be workshops and tuition run by the American trio Smith Allen & Peterson. Beverly Smith, Kellie Allen, and Pete Peterson, award-winning players of Old-Time Music, have combined their talents to visit us in Australia. Beverly (fiddle, guitar, mandolin), Kellie (guitar, bass, mandolin) & Pete (banjo, guitar, autoharp) will spend a month or so travelling on the East Coast before coming to South Australia. They all have extensive teaching experience in the USA, where music camps are very popular.
Other tutors likely to be engaged if we get enough committed numbers—subject to demand. We hope to cover the range of string band instruments and multiple styles to have something for everyone. The workshops will include instrument-specific instruction to help you improve your playing, as well as some ‘themed’ classes (e.g., Carter Family style), and a class in songwriting.
CAMP DATES: Tuesday Nov 22 to Thursday Nov 24 (arrive Monday 21for those staying on site).
LOCATION: Wirrina Cove Holiday Park (same as festival). Camping (powered/unpowered) and some cabins available; resort rooms up the hill if you prefer hotel-style accommodation.
COST: $280 which covers all group tuition and activities over the 3 days. That’s less than $50 per half day (or lesson). Accommodation is to be booked separately. Catered dinners be available at extra cost with more information closer to time.
WE ARE TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW: Please email [email protected] to put your name down. Tell us what instrument(s) you play and approximate ability/experience. Make sure you write ‘Camp’ in the subject line!
CUT OFF DATE for withdrawal and payment due in full by the end of September. (We need to assure our tutors that they will be paid!)
MORE INFORMATION will be coming out regarding payments and details of program over the next few weeks, but if you’re interested in attending, please check your calendars now.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest. To pay your $50 nonrefundable deposit or purchase tickets go to:
This year we encourage you to bring along your favourite camping/deck chair and/or a picnic rug to sit on. There will be some seating available but BYO to set up your spot in front of the stage. And remember these as well:
We can now begin announcing the performers we have (so far) booked for the 2022 Festival. We are talking with a number of additional groups and solo performers and should be able to announce these in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, here are a few ‘booked’ performers to whet your appetite. It’s looking very good!
There are a variety of ways to participate in the festival.
Please go to the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park website to book your accommodation for the Festival—camping, caravans, and cabins available.
www.wirrinacoveholidaypark.com.au
We ask patrons to spare a thought for the environment and the volunteers who clean up after the festival. Thank you for helping us to reduce the rubbish. Lets keep up the great effort in 2021! Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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Yes, there will be ‘merch’ in 2022! We love it when you buy from us because it all goes towards running the Festival. Details to be announced.