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    • Festival site update
      • The wind is starting to abate here in Wellington (although still a bit gusty) and the sun is shining! It does augur well for the weekend which is expected to be “mainly fine” from Friday onwards. Three important things to note: The weather has disrupted preparations, through delaying the arrival of materials and people, and … Continue reading Festival site update

    • 60th festival celebrations
      • There’s been a ton of work going on behind the scenes to make sure we mark the 60th festival in style! On Saturday at 4:00pm on the Main Stage there’s a 60th Anniversary Showcase concert featuring invited guests Chris Penman, Mike Moroney, the Madillionaires, Davy Stuart, Butter wouldn’t Melt, Mike Harding and the Wooden Box … Continue reading 60th festival celebrations

    • Online ticket purchase closes 23 October
      • Despite multiple setbacks (hire company liquidation and this week’s stormy weather), Wellyfest 2025 kicks off as scheduled tomorrow, Friday 24 October. There’s a great line-up of guests on the main stage and in the Balladeer tent, along with a vibrant Village Green, a popping programme for younger folk, buzzing Blackboard concerts, wonderful workshops, a dazzling … Continue reading Online ticket purchase closes 23 October

    • Online ticket purchase extended to 23 October
      • Update: you can now purchase tickets online from Humanitix until 23 October for the 2025 60th Wellington Folk Festival. Registrations for children aged 12 or under are free as we celebrate being “60 years young”, and there’s another great youth programme running this year, included in the Festival registration for children and youth aged 5 … Continue reading Online ticket purchase extended to 23 October

    • Gathering Wellyfest history
      • 60 Festivals in 61 years! What an amazing feat! How many have you attended? What are your highlights and favourite memories? We’re planning to continue the tradition of writing up history of the festival every ten years, and we’d love to include your reminiscences. Janette Munneke will be out at the festival with a voice … Continue reading Gathering Wellyfest history

    • Tickets available to purchase till 19 October
      • Earlybird tickets for the 2025 60th Wellington Folk Festival have now closed, but you can buy tickets online until 19 October at the presale price from Humanitix. Registrations for children aged 12 or under are free as we celebrate being “60 years young”, and there’s another great youth programme running this year, included in the … Continue reading Tickets available to purchase till 19 October

    • Young Folk Programme & Walker Trust Award
      • What’s on at the festival for younger folk? Free Festival registration for youngsters aged 12 and under Festival registration includes the Wellyfest Youth Gathering for 5–18-year-olds, with a youth hang-out space and a Youth Programme with 4 great tutors for 5–12-year-olds and 13–18-year-olds. Find out all about it here! The Walker Trust Youth Performance Award … Continue reading Young Folk Programme & Walker Trust Award

    • Earlybird tickets close this Sunday
      • Tickets for the 2025 60th Wellington Folk Festival are now on sale at Humanitix. Early bird prices run until midnight 28 September. There’s a small increase in most prices this year, so do get in early to keep your costs down. On the plus side, registrations for children aged 12 or under are free as … Continue reading Earlybird tickets close this Sunday

    • Book extra early for a chance to win a free registration!
      • Tickets for the 2025 60th Anniversary edition of the Wellington Folk Festival are on sale at Humanitix. Early bird prices run until midnight 28 September, but if you buy yours before Sunday 21 September (extra early) you’ll go into the draw to win the cost of your ticket back. Remember children aged 12 or under … Continue reading Book extra early for a chance to win a free registration!

    • A further call for stallholders on the Village Green
      • The stalls of the Village Green are one of the things that adds to the colour and vibe of the Festival, but one that has thinned out a little over recent years. We are keen to try to build it up again. There are spaces available for folk to sell folk-related craft and produce. Last … Continue reading A further call for stallholders on the Village Green

    • Help us spread the word!
      • We are keen to try to spread the word about the Festival beyond established folky circles and to the wider “music interested“ community. You may be able to help. Posters – We have posters in search of homes, in bars, cafe’s, bookshops or wherever else they may do useful work . We have the city … Continue reading Help us spread the word!

    • Volunteering at Wellyfest 2025
      • The Festival relies on volunteer input to help the event run smoothly. If you’d like to get involved we have a number of volunteer roles available. In particular we are in need of a duty electrician to be onsite or on call and able to arrive at short notice (either a Registered Electrician or someone … Continue reading Volunteering at Wellyfest 2025

    • ’60 years young’ merch now available
      • You may have noticed the new ’60 Years Young’ logo we’ve designed to mark the 60th folk festival held in the Wellington region. You can now order from a range of T-shirt and hoody styles sizes and colours featuring the design from here. Here’s an example: Your chance to become a fashion leader in … Continue reading ’60 years young’ merch now available

    • Earlybird tickets now open!!
      • We are all go!! Tickets for Wellyfest 2025 Now “Alive Alive Oh!!” Tickets for the 2025 60th Anniversary edition of the Wellington Folk Festival are now on sale at Humanitix. Early bird prices run until midnight 28 September. We have had a bit of drama with our usual infrastructure provider Hiremaster going into liquidation. Thanks … Continue reading Earlybird tickets now open!!

    • Call for Village Green stallholders!
      • We are looking for people selling folk-related craft and produce for stalls on the Village Green at Wellyfest 2025. This could include woodwork, metalwork, pottery ceramics, knitted goods, musical instruments, candles, and a wide range of fabric goods. There is no charge for having a stall and in 2025, we’re offering two free Festival registrations for each stall. Wellyfest happens … Continue reading Call for Village Green stallholders!

    • Opening of Early Bird Ticket Sales Postponed
      • Just a quick heads up from the Committee – we had intended to open early bird ticket sales for the Festival earlier this week. However, in the light of recent events, as set out below, this has been postponed. Unfortunately, Hiremaster, the Festival’s primary infrastructure provider for many years, has been placed in liquidation. Arrangements were … Continue reading Opening of Early Bird Ticket Sales Postponed

    • Wellyfest 2025 Artist Announcement
      • Wellyfest 2025 Guest Performer Announcement We’re thrilled to announce our main stage guest lineup for the 2024 Wellington Folk Festival! Mark your calendars now for October 24th to 27th Labour weekend), at the Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre (the former “Scout Camp”) in picturesque Moore’s Valley, Wainuiomata, for a long-weekend celebration of folk music, culture, and … Continue reading Wellyfest 2025 Artist Announcement

    • Wellyfest – notice of 2025 AGM
      • Wellyfest – AGM Sunday 23 March 2 pm Sprig and Fern, 342 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon. Kia ora whanau The AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd March. Location : Sprig and Fern 342 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon. Kicking off at 2 pm. We will also be setting up a zoom call for those that cannot attend … Continue reading Wellyfest – notice of 2025 AGM

    • WellyFest guest applications 2025
      • We need great talent to perform, host workshops and lead our dance programme for the 2024 Wellington Folk Festival. If you’d like to be in the programme in any of these capacities (or know people who might), here is a link to our online application form: Guest applications for the 2025 Festival (24 -27 October … Continue reading WellyFest guest applications 2025

    • Tickets still available for Wellyfest 2024
      • Early bird prices closed on 29 September, but you can still pre-purchase tickets from https://events.humanitix.com/wellington-folk-festival-2024 or use the QR code. Unfortunately, we have had to raise the prices a little this year due to rising costs, but we’ve kept them as low as possible. For more details on prices, see the ticket page on this … Continue reading Tickets still available for Wellyfest 2024

    • Volunteering at Wellyfest
      • Who wants to help? The Festival relies on volunteer input to help the event run smoothly. If you’d like to get involved we have a number of volunteer roles available. The areas where there may be roles are: First Aid – we need at least two people with level 2 first aid skills – preferably … Continue reading Volunteering at Wellyfest

    • Tickets for Wellyfest 2024 are now open!!
      • Ticket sales are now open. Early bird prices apply until midnight 29 September. You can get your tickets from https://events.humanitix.com/wellington-folk-festival-2024 or use the QR code. Unfortunately, we have had to raise the prices a little this year due to rising costs, but we’ve kept them as low as possible. For more details on prices, see … Continue reading Tickets for Wellyfest 2024 are now open!!

    • Wellyfest – notice of 2024 AGM
      • Nominations and collaboration Kia ora whanau A big thanks to all the committee, volunteers and to all who attended last years festival. What a wonderful event with lots of sunshine wonderful music and whakawhanaungatanga! So building on last years’ success, planning is now full steam ahead for the 2024 Wellington Folk Festival. Guest applications have … Continue reading Wellyfest – notice of 2024 AGM

    • WellyFest 2024 applications
      • Please note guest applications have now closed. Guest announcements for Wellyfest 2024 are coming soon! Please follow us on Facebook for the latest updates. We need great talent to perform, host workshops and lead our dance programme for the 2024 Wellington Folk Festival. If you’d like to be in the programme in any of these … Continue reading WellyFest 2024 applications

    • Feedback! Please spare a few moments to help us make Wellyfest 2024 better !!
      • WellyFest 2023 was a great success. A huge ‘THANK YOU” to everyone involved: performers, audience, vendors, volunteer crew for your mahi. You are all champions. Here is a link to our feedback form: https://form.jotform.com/233206166993865 Even if you didn’t come to the festival we’d like to know why. Thanks again from all the committee….. now starting the … Continue reading Feedback! Please spare a few moments to help us make Wellyfest 2024 better !!

    • Bring cash!
      • We are very excited to see you all tomorrow! Remember to bring cash with you!While there is Eftpos at the front gate to get your weekend and day passes, our caterer, Lovely Grubb, as well as the stalls in the Village Green, will only be accepting CASH.

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