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Wirrina Bluegrass & Acoustic Roots Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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That’s it for the 2025 Festival folks!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

And what a week of festivities it was! Starting with the Music Camp<\/strong>, there were three days of superb quality tuition from Josh Bennett (guitar and bass), Justin Vilchez (Mandolin), Jerri Forman and Grace Honeywell (Fiddle), Peter Somerville (Banjo) and Sally Carter (Ukulele). Much learning, practice, connection and fun was had. Huge thanks to the tutors who also arranged a Talent Show and a Bush Dance in the evenings, which brought everyone together for a lot of fun.<\/p>\n

Then, onto the Festival!<\/strong> We had all manner of weather, from rain, thunder and lightning, to glorious sunshine, but the spirit of the festival was sustained throughout. With plenty of undercover shelter and heaters, the shows rolled on\u2014sometimes in time with the thunder on Sat night!<\/p>\n

The quality of musicianship at Wirrina Festivals is always fantastic, and this year was no exception. International artists (Jerri Forman & Grace Honeywell) and Australian artists who perform internationally (e.g. Andrew Clermont, Josh Bennett, Parvyn, Justin Vilchez, The Weeping Willows, and Runaway Dixie) wowed us with their skills and performances.\u00a0 The quality of Bluegrass on show was exceptional, including interstate and local bands (The Old Crossroads, The Bluegrass Remnants,\u00a0 Crooked Road).\u00a0 The acoustic roots genre was represented with equally engaging and fun performances from Australian locals Dustbowl Chic, Jim Patterson and the Wellbeing Social Club, the Lofty Mountain Band,\u00a0 the Paula Standing Trio, Kenny Joe Blake, the Watershed String Band, Andrew Clermont’s Super Club performers, and Sally and the Poor Boys. The Rev and Mrs Rowdy’s Whisky Communion was, as always, a hit on Sunday morning! The Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club performance and Lasseter’s Gold bush dance provided plenty of musical fun for the punters. Special events included Mike McGregor and friends (with a John Prine-themed concert) and Jane Tassie and friends (Songs of Struggle, Songs of Hope).<\/p>\n

Many thanks to all the performers and to those who ran workshops and led sessions<\/strong>. There was so much on offer\u2014from Salty Sea Dogs Sea Shanty singing to a luthier’s Q & A session (Tim Wright).<\/p>\n

The Festival is organised by a small committee of dedicated and hard-working folk\u2014all volunteers.<\/strong> The work goes on throughout the year.\u00a0 Special thanks go out to Thea Taylor and Ian Main, who are at the helm of these Festivals. It wouldn’t happen without them. Other committee members whose work is essential to the Festival are Laura McCarthy, Caz and Kyffin Williams, Shirley Jansen, Jacquie Sprott (Red Ripple Design). Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who help out both before and during the Festival\u2014we couldn’t do it without you!<\/p>\n

We greatly appreciate the support of the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park owners and staff who provide the beautiful environment and facilities for the Festival.<\/p>\n

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Volunteers needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re looking for some more physically able volunteers\u2014Any younger musicians or musicians\u2019 friends who are available on the Friday and Monday and would like a weekend festival + camping pass, in exchange for helping set up and pack away the site. We\u2019d like to hear from you if you\u2019re able to assist. As always, please get in touch with any questions or offers of assistance – wirrinabluegrass@gmail.com<\/a> is the best way to reach us, or you can find us on Facebook.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” css=”” accent_color=”#5B5959″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763470455905{padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Wirrina Music Camp 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Wirrina Music Camp for stringed instruments is happening again in 2025.
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Wirrina Young Musicians’ Contest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Wirrina Young Musicians’ Contest is also happening again in 2025. Thank you to Lucy Kammerman who is helping to coordinate the contest this year.
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Wirrina 2025 Festival Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

“What’s on the program ?” you ask. \u00a0It’s a tough job getting the annual program together. Unexpected ‘things’ \u00a0have a way of changing at the last minute. Well done to Thea & Co for making it happen! You can now download a PDF copy of the program\u2014and it’s looking fantastic![\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download browser friendly Festival Program!” color=”warning” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwirrinabluegrass.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2F2025-Festival-Program_3.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763470741384{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #E9E9E900 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Festival performers 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Another exciting line-up on the big Wirrina stage is drawing very close now! Head on down to Wirrina this coming weekend to savour the musical delights on offer.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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