News and Events

Keep up to date with the latest news in the wider folk community, as well as up and coming events.

March 27, 2025

Canterbury Folk Festival

Canterbury Folk Festival 2025 Easter Weekend 18-21 April

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March 27, 2025

Hamsterfest 2025

The annual Hamsterfest at the Paeroa Racecourse. Easter 2025

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November 21, 2024

Walker Traditional Folk Music Trust Youth Performance Awards

We are pleased to announce the results of the performance awards  held  this year at the Wellington Folk Festival.

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March 26, 2025

The Walker Trust Youth Awards Concert at Hamilton Folk Festival Easter 2024.

The Walker Trust Youth Performance Awards have been established with the goal of encouraging and supporting young musicians to learn and enjoy Traditional Folk Music

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October 15, 2024

Wellington Folk Festival Labour Weekend 2024

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October 15, 2024

Auckland Folk Festival 2025

Auckland Folk Festival have announced the line up for 2025

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March 26, 2025

Waiotapu Tradfest

Tradfest is an annual celebration of traditional music from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In 2024, the Walker Trad Trust sponsored members of Vic Folk from Wellington to experience the music and camaraderie of Tradfest. Their participation in the festival was amazing.

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