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MEDIA RELEASE – 2026 NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (3015) For Immediate Release

Running from Friday 26 June to Saturday 27 June, this year’s festival once again invites audiences to Come and Play—and to experience the kind of musical magic that genuinely changes lives for the better.

The festivities open on Friday 26 June with the much‑loved Welcome Concert at the Newport Bowls Club, setting the tone for a weekend of creativity, participation and discovery. On Saturday 27 June, the festival expands across five iconic local venues:

The Substation
Newport Bowls Club
Newport Scout Hall
Newport Community Hub
Newport Mechanics Hall

Each venue will host a rich mix of performances, workshops and sessions.

A cornerstone of the festival, the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club, will showcase the depth and diversity of its community through sessions from the Bush Orchestra, Old Timey Session, Drumming Group, Tues Blues, Storytellers and the Beginner Playalong. These gatherings embody the festival’s ethos—music made by many, shared by all.

The Substation program features an inspiring lineup, including acclaimed Canberra artist Ami Williamson, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and theatrical storytelling; Pirritu, the deeply moving Ngiyampaa singer‑songwriter whose work blends cultural truth with contemporary warmth; and the mesmerising duo Morrigan & Wilding, whose harp, violin, guitars, voices and live‑looping create immersive, story‑rich soundscapes.

True to its roots, the Newport Folk Festival is not just something to watch—it’s something to join. With countless opportunities to sing, play, learn and connect, the festival continues to be a catalyst for creativity and community spirit.

Explore the full program and secure your tickets at https://newportfolkfestival.org.au/.

Come and Play—your story might just change too.

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