All Aboard!

the 2010 Green Music Train Sat 16 and Sun 17 January

 Take the Green Alternative and get a FREE Festival CD!

    

The historic Slacky Flat at Bulli will burst into party mode from 14-17th January 2010, when over 500 performers will converge for the 25th 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 16th or Sunday January 2010 then there’s no better way than to join the Folk Music Train departing from Central Station, Sydney. 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. SPECIAL OFFER Not only that but you will recieve a 25th Silver Anniversary Festival CD featuring 20 of the artists from the festival. Present your train ticket with your Festival ticket purchase to recEive the CD.  BOOKING A SEAT SEATS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING. 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

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

 

 

TRAIN 1

Saturday

• 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

departs 8.40am from Central, arrives Bulli 10.10am

Carriage 1 Celtic Music and Session with Rant
Carriage 2 Hurstville Musicians and Performers, Anthony Robins, Yuri the Storyteller, John Warner. Margaret Walters

TRAIN 2

Saturday

• departs 9.40am from Central
• 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

Carriage 1 Bluegrass Session with The Backburners
Carriage 2 Inner City Musicians and Performers, Sonia Bennett, John Hospodaryk, Darren Whitaker, Okapi Guitars
Carriage 3 Sutherland Musicians and Performers, Margaret Bradford, The Older Women, Network, The Shire Choir

TRAIN 3

Sunday

• 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

Carriage 1 Kids Entertainment with Gobsmacked, King & Queen of Green
Carriage 2 Singing Carriage with Sydney Trade Union Choir, Solidarity Choir
Carriage 3 Learn to Play Tin Whistle with Mitch Smith

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 and get your free CD.

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