A global folk fusion lineup has been dropped this morning for the annual Port Fairy Folk Festival, celebrating its huge 48th year.
Returning for its 48th year, Victoria’s most beloved folk festival’s is back for 2025 with a huge first lineup announcement of global superstars.
The US, Scotland, England, Ireland, Canada and homegrown Australian talents all make the first billing, maintaining Port Fairy Folk Festival’s international stake, and global experience for the whole family.
Port Fairy Folk Festival Details
- When: 7 – 10 March 2025
- Where: 33 Campbell Street, Port Fairy Victoria
- Tickets: Early bird tickets are on sale now from here.
The Lineup
- THE BROTHER BROTHERS (USA)
- CHIKCHIKA
- DEAN OWENS & THE SINNERS (SCO)
- THE EAST POINTERS (CAN)
- HANA & JESSIE-LEE’S BAD HABITS
- HANNAH ALDRIDGE (USA)
- JOHN SMITH (ENG)
- KATIE SPENCER (ENG)
- KRISTIN HERSH (USA)
- KUTCHA EDWARDS
- LIAN HUSI TIMOR
- LITTLE QUIRKS
- MICK THOMAS’ ROVING COMMISSION
- MISSY HIGGINS
- NIAMH BURY (IRE)
- SÍOMHA (IRE)
- SKERRYVORE (SCO)
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The silky sounds of The Brother Brothers, Hannah Aldridge and Kristen Hirsh all make their way in from the US for the festival, whilst across the border, favourite folk group The East Pointers fly the Canadian flag. Across in England, Katie Spencer and John Smith jet in with their finger-picking stylings, Dean Owens & The Sinners and Skerryvore bring a taste of Scotland, and Niamh Bury and Siomha offer some Irish love.
Homegrown talent shines on the first Port Fairy Folk Festival lineup, headed by pianist darling Missy Higgins. Celebrating 20 years of her debut album The Sound of White, Higgins has been touring the country, reliving the hits that grounded her in the Australian music scene. Alongside Higgins is Music Victoria Hall of Fame inductee Kutcha Edwards, Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission, Little Quirks and more.
Justin Rudge, Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director said this first line-up for the 2025 event covers many genres and styles but is drawn from the festival’s roots.
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“Our audience is the inspiration behind this first artist line-up for 2025. These first 17 artists span many genres, but are united in their passion, creativity and joy – which is what we want to share with our Folkies. From the exquisite fingerpicking style of John Smith to the wonderful ballads of Missy Higgins, we will have a program for everyone. Great music, great experiences and great musicians are at the heart of this festival – book a ticket!’ says Rudge.
Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place in Port Fairy, Victoria from 7 – 10 March 2025.
Early Bird tickets are available now. To discover the line-up and to book your ticket visit portfairyfolkfestival.com
