All Aboard!

the 2011 Green Music Train Sat 15 and Sun 16 January

 Take the Green Alternative.

    

The historic Slacky Flat at Bulli will burst into party mode from 13-16th January 2011, when over 500 performers will converge for the 26th award-winning Illawarra Folk Festival. The festival is nestled at the base of the Illawarra escarpment only 1 hour south of Sydney, so it is the perfect opportunity for Sydney-based travellers to visit via train and experience the true spirit of folk music, dance, poetry and storytelling. There is something for everyone from young to old with 11 venues to choose from. The Illawarra Folk Festival is family friendly and weatherproof. So if you are coming to the Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli on Saturday 15th or Sunday 16th January 2011 then there’s no better way than to join the Folk Music Train departing from Central Station, Sydney. The 8 dedicated carriages will not only ensure you travel in comfort in the most eco friendly and safest way, but your festival will start when you step on the train. Musicians will entertain you on the trip to Bulli Station which is just five minutes walk to the Festival. To plan your trip go to www.131500.com.au or call Transport Info on 131 500 for timetable and fares. BOOKING A SEAT You must obtain a CityRail ticket to cover your journey from your home Railway Station as well as a Festival Season or Day pass to travel in the Music Carriages on the day. SEATS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING SO WE CAN ALLOCATE YOU A SEAT. GROUPS WITH A PARTICULAR MUSIC INTEREST AND FAMILIES  INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO THE FUN OF LIVE MUSIC ARE WELCOME. To confirm that you are coming on the train and where you will be boarding call Brian on 02 9668 9051 or send an email to info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au PURCHASE FESTIVAL TICKETS by 4 December to save heap!

QUICK LINKS Click here for the preliminary A4 Flyer (2MB PDF format) BUY FESTIVAL TICKETS ONLINE City Rail fare calculator website Cheap Train Fares! - FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY information General Festival enquiries call: 1300 887 834 or email: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au   supported by City Rail

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TIMETABLE

The 8 Music Carriage themes for the Green Music Train listed below have been provided to help people plan their involvement in the 2011 Illawarra Folk Festival. 

More details of the programs in each of the carriages will be provided later in the year when the full festival program is available. In general the train timetable is arrange so that people travelling by train can catch the main festival performances associated with the festival theme on the day of travel.

For people travelling by train on a single day or both day remember you festival fun will begin on the train.

Not only with some great entertainment but involvement in the festival and it’s a great way to meet people and travel as a group.

Trains run regularly back to Central during the day and the last train back after a full day leaves Bulli at 10.30 pm.

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TRAIN 1 - Saturday 15 January 2011

Carriage 1 - Celtic Music Session/Workshops with a feature Festival act joining the Train at Waterfall.

Carriage 2 - Hurstville’ St/George Area Musicians and Performers

• departs 8.40am from Sydney Central Country Platform
• Wolli Creek  8.51am
• Hurstville  9am
• Sutherland  9.11am
• Waterfall  9.22am
• Helensburgh  9.32am
• Otford  9.40am
• Stanwell Park  9.45am
• Coalcliff  9.50am
• Scarborough  9.56am
• Wombarra  9.58am
• Coledale  10.01am
• Austinmer  10.04am
• Thirroul  10.07am
• Bulli  10.10am

departs 8.40am from Central, arrives Bulli 10.10am

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TRAIN 2 - Saturday 15 January 2011

Carriage 3 - The Bluegrass Session with feature Festival Act joining the Train at Waterfall.

Carriage 4 - Inner City Area Musicians (Folk and Blues) and a bit more with feature Festival Act joining the Train at Waterfall.

Carriage 5 - Sutherland Area Musicians and Performers

• departs 9.40am from Sydney Central Country Platform
• Wolli Creek  9.51am
• Hurstville  10am
• Sutherland  10.11am
• Waterfall  10.22am
• Helensburgh  10.32am
• Otford  10.40am
• Stanwell Park  10.45am
• Coalcliff  10.50am
• Scarborough  10.56am
• Wombarra  10.58am
• Coledale  11.01am
• Austinmer  11.04am
• Thirroul  11.07am
• Bulli  11.10am

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TRAIN 3 - Sunday 16 January 2011

Carriage 6 - Kids Entertainment with some special characters and programs for kids to get them involved. Families can make use of the special family travelling concessions offered by City Rail

Carriage 7 - The Singing Carriage all you need is a voice to join our singing session and workshop

Carriage 8 - To be advised.

• departs 8.40am from Central
• Wolli Creek  8.51am
• Hurstville  9am
• Sutherland  9.11am
• Waterfall  9.22am
• Helensburgh  9.32am
• Otford  9.40am
• Stanwell Park  9.45am
• Coalcliff  9.50am
• Scarborough  9.56am
• Wombarra  9.58am
• Coledale  10.01am
• Austinmer  10.04am
• Thirroul  10.07am
• Bulli  10.10am

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FESTIVAL ENTRY

 

FESTIVAL ADULT ENTRY for all day Saturday or Sunday is just $55.

You can also buy a WEEKEND PASS (Saturday and Sunday) for just $85 and come back on the train on Sunday evening.

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE or call 1300 887 034

On site camping is $20 per person if you want to stay on for Sunday.

Children under 12 with their parents are free and those between 12 and 16 are just $10 for the day.

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FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY TRAVEL TICKET

You don't have to spend a lot on a fun day out for the whole family.

For $2.50 per person, your family can enjoy a great value day out with unlimited travel on Sydney's buses, trains and ferries. Look at the map and list of participating operators from the website to find out where you can go.

You can buy your ticket any Sunday from CityRail stations, bus drivers (excluding PrePay services), ferry ticket offices and authorised newsagents, 7-Elevens and convenience stores.

You will still need to buy an Illawarra Folk Festival Day Pass for $55 to enjoy the festival.

Click here for more information on Family Funday Sunday Ticket

 

 

ENTRY INTO THE CARRIAGES IS WITH A CITYRAIL TICKET AND FESTIVAL PASS.

BUY YOUR TRAIN TICKET AT THE STATION or OUTLETS.

Click here for City Rail fare calculator website