Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 January 2012
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The festival provides a Green Music Train transport alternative over the festival weekend. There are 2 services on Saturday and 1 on Sunday morning with 8 themed music carriages. Trains depart from Bondi Junction and platform 25 at Central Station. Musicians will entertain you on the trip to Bulli Station, from which is just a ten minute walk to the festival. Entry into the carriages is with a CityRail ticket and festival pass. You can pre-purchase your festival pass or purchase at the end of your journey at the Festival Office at the Showground. To plan your trip go to 131500.com.au or call 131 500
About the FestivalThe historic Slacky Flat at Bulli will burst into party mode from 12-15th January 2012, when over 600 performers will converge for the 27th 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.
BOOKING A SEATYou must obtain a CityRail ticket to cover your journey as well as a Festival Season or Day Pass or the intention to purchase one 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 musictrain@illawarrafolkfestival.com.au PURCHASE FESTIVAL PASSES by 22 December to save heaps! |
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About theTrain
The Special Music Carriages are located in the first three carriages at the front of the train. Our special trains listed below stop at Bulli Station by arrangement with CityRail.
For people travelling by train on a single day or both day remember your 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.
The Schedule
Stations on the CityRail South Coast Line for pickups
Bondi Junction, Edgecliff, Kings Cross, Martin Place, Town Hall, Central, Redfern, Wolli Creek, Hurstville, Sutherland, Waterfall, Helensburgh, Otford, Stanwell Park, Coalcliff, Scarborough, Wombarra, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli
Use the widget on this page to confirm times.
Train 1: SATURDAY 14 JANUARY
Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am. Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 9.57am
CARRIAGE 1 Bluegrass Session with festival acts David Hellens & David Harman and The Butcher Boys. Bluegrass players welcome.
The Butcher Boys
CARRIAGE 2 Autoharp & Americana Session with visiting US artists Cindy Harris, Donna & Rick Nestler, Lindsay Haisley and David Hakan. Autoharpists welcome.
Cindy Harris | Donna & Rick Nestler | Lindsay Haisley | David Hakan
Train 2: SATURDAY 14 JANUARY
Commences Bondi Junction at 9.13 am. Departs 9.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 10.49am
CARRIAGE 3 Celtic and Bush Music session with festival acts Get Folked and Jack Flash from Toowoomba (Qld). Celtic musicians welcome.
Get Folked | Jack Flash
CARRIAGE 4 Wild Gypsy / Balkan and world music with festival act The Con Artists. Musicians welcome to join, especially percussionists.
The Con Artists
CARRIAGE 5 Traditional Scottish fiddle with festival acts James Gastineau-Hills & Andrew Russell and the Simon Bradley Trio from Scotland. Fiddlers welcome. Traditional Bush Music session, byo lagerphone and home-made instruments.
Simon Bradley Trio
Train 3: SUNDAY 15 JANUARY
Commences Bondi Junction at 8.13 am. Departs 8.29am from Central Station platform 25. Arrives Bulli 9.57am
CARRIAGE 6 Kids entertainment with festival acts King & Queen of Green, Mike and Thom Jackson and storytellers Lilli Pilli and Kiran Shah (Asia), youth performer Blake Perry.
King and Queen of Green | Mike & Thom Jackson | Lilli Pilli
CARRIAGE 7 Singing galore with festival acts Dani Karis and Park Folk, Merryweather, Older Women's Network and The Trainset.
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Merryweather | Dani Karis
CARRIAGE 8 Ukulele with North Sydney festival act SNUGS and festival act CJ Shaw and inner city musicians.
CJ Shaw | SNUGs
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.
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