Featuring a diverse range of international, interstate and local artists, Cygnet Folk Festival will be just the ticket for lovers of folk music this January.
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One of Australia's most popular folk festivals, the beloved event will return to Cygnet in the Huon Valley from January 12-14.
The Festival showcases an eclectic mix of music genres featuring both local and international musical talent, dance, poetry, masterclasses, film, kids' entertainment, food, wine, and art and local handicrafts.
This year's festival will be kick started by a special concert to take place from 7.30-9pm in the Nolan Gallery at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) on January 11.
Cygnet Folk Festival Presents : A Night In The Nolan will feature performances by three headlining acts from this year's festival.
The line up includes Riley Lee - who is arguably the most listened-to shakuhachi player in the world.
Also on the bill will be Swedish group Northern Resonance, a chamber folk group performing on viola d'amore, hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa.
Rounding out the trio of acts will be Clare Sands, who channels the folk music heritage of her Irish ancestors.
International acts on the bill will include Dallahan, Good Habits, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee and the Tannahill Weavers.
Interstate acts include Anita George, Anne Toner and the Winedots, Chris Cavill, Corn Nut Creek, Floyd Thursby and Tanya Ransom.
Tasmanian acts include As The Crow Flies, Dave Steel, Isabel Rumble, LJ & Lucy, Ruth Doblo and Words United.
The festival was launched in 1982 and is a not-for-profit community event organised by volunteer management committee Huon Folk Inc, in conjunction with a paid festival manager, art director and many dedicated volunteers.
Cygnet has a population of less than 1,600, but the festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Camping is available at the Burtons Reserve Festival Camp site - located in a bird sanctuary and wetlands at the southern end of town on the edge of the Cygnet waterfront.
The grounds are located within easy walking distance of all festival venues. Dogs are not permitted on the reserve.
The full program will be released in November. For more information, click here.
