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FUTURE FOLK ARTISTS
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PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL 2024

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Future Folk at Port Fairy Folk Festival is back in 2024, supporting and celebrating young emerging artists from South West Victoria aged between 12 to 25.

Today Port Fairy Folk Festival announced the 10 young singer, songwriters, soloists and bands from the region who have been successful for the 2024 program.

Welcome solo artists Jorja Cate, Sam Curtis, Etta Lane, Joseph Lim, Zoe Borthwick, Jasmin Adria, Hundo Milli, LJ Parks and bands My Giddy Aunt and Out of Hand to Future Folk 2024!

Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director Justin Rudge said the Future Folk program was an important part of the annual Festival, highlighting the work of the incredible musicians from South West Victoria.

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“The Folkie is an opportunity for music lovers to experience extraordinary musicians from around the world. We are honoured to play a part in developing the careers of local artists and to share their music with our loyal Port Fairy Folk Festival community and the artists who come to our event every year.

“Come along and experience these musicians live as they showcase their work at Fiddlers Green in the centre of town and across the various stages in the Festival arena,” said Justin.

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The Future Folk program provides a platform for musicians from South West Victoria for career-enhancing mentoring sessions with renowned artists and an opportunity to share the stage with established artists from around the world.

Port Fairy Folk Festival has introduced music lovers to the artistry of Evie Dalton, Ruby McKenna, Andrei O’Connor, Lucy Lorenne & The Early Birds, Out of Hand, Zoe Borthwick and more since the program was first introduced in 2022.

Moyne Shire Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said the Future Folk program is a great opportunity for up-and-coming artists to play at a world class festival, make industry connections and grow their audiences.

“The young local artists in the 2023 Future Folk program had memorable experiences performing and backstage, were grateful for the mentoring, and gained valuable insights into the music industry. We loved seeing them play to big crowds in their local community and can’t wait to see the 2024 artists on the stage in Port Fairy.”

The Port Fairy Folk Festival is ready for another year of vibrant music, bringing thousands of music fans to its seaside destination of Port Fairy over the March long-weekend (8 – 11 March 2024).

Tickets are available now at portfairyfolkfestival.com

The Future Folk program is supported by Moyne Shire Council through the Victorian Government’s FReeZA program.

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About the Artists

JORJA CATE

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At 12, Jorja Cate penned her debut song ‘Fly,’ a heartfelt tribute to her brother, recorded in 2021. Now 14, she’s enchanting audiences with covers and originals at local events like Port Fairy Winter Weekends. Praised by Universal Music Australia for her mature sound, Jorja is gearing up for performances at Warrnambool Summer Night Markets and Crossley’s 15 Minutes of Fame. Don’t miss her at the Port Fairy Folk Festival in March – Jorja Cate is a rising star with a global sound!

ETTA LANE

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Homegrown in the Grampians, Etta Lane returns to the Port Fairy Future Folk program in 2024. Having participated the previous year, Etta shares an updated catalogue of Alternative Folk journal entries.

JOSEPH LIM

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Hailing from the seaside town of Warrnambool, Josef Lim, is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and producer who is destined to leave an indelible mark on the music scene.

With an innate ability to weave captivating tunes on the piano, guitar and more, Josef is a versatile artist known for his soft, chill voice and a unique style of music that sets him apart.

ZOE BORTHWICK

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Zoe Borthwick is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Warrnambool, South-West Victoria. Zoe specialises in songwriting from the heart, taking particular inspiration from her family, faith, and upbringing as a young artist, as well as her overall life, and observations of others lives.

JASMIN ADRIA

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Growing up on the Surf Coast of Australia, Jasmin Adria found her deep connection to music through artists such as Joni Mitchell, Courtney Barnett, Janis Joplin and Angie McMahon.

Focusing on a documentary approach to her songwriting, Adria sees her music as memories and nick nacks collected from things that she feels, sees and experiences throughout her life.

HUNDO MILLI

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Hundo Milli is a 17-year-old indigenous Australian Hip-Hop/Pop artist based in Warrnambool, Victoria. Hundo released his debut single EATERS in 2022, and since then has performed in many venues across Australia. Hip-Hop music has always been a passion for Hundo Milli and it also served as a healthy vice for Hundo to escape the harsh reality of homelessness and poverty he and his single mother were suffering from leading up to his debut release.

LJ PARKS

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With a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics, LJ Parks has captured the attention of audiences from Hobart to Cairns and beyond. Hailing from Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, LJ earned her place as a finalist for Youth Artist of the Year in the 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards, and as champion in the Cygnet Folk Festival Youth Blackboard Competition.

MY GIDDY AUNT

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My Giddy Aunt is a curly-haired, queer, indie trio based in Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).

After releasing their debut EP All Things Come In Time in 2022, the band has been putting out new music all the way through 2023 with one of their recent offerings being the delightfully charming track Tiny Candle.

OUT OF HAND

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Self-described “moody” contemporary Celtic band, Out of Hand are two sets of siblings who discovered a shared passion in the music of their Celtic heritage and their love of playing together. Toe-tapping tunes and lilting melodies, they blend both traditional tunes with original songs and sets.

Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place in Port Fairy, Victoria from 8-11 March 2024 over the Labour Day long weekend.

Tickets available now at  www.portfairyfolkfestival.com!

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