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Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, however stores start stocking Easter treats well before the Easter holiday period. Early on Ea...

Each year the Sydney Festival offers a rich and diverse program spanning all art forms including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, film, forums and large scale free outdoor events. The National Multicultural Festival is held over two weeks and features...

Portrait of Slim Dusty at the Australia Day Concert (i.e. Australia Day Live), Sydney Entertainment Centre, 1984, transparency. Country music, a derivative of folk music, originated in southern and western USA and consisted mainly of rural songs accompan...

In the early days of the Australian colonies, convict ballads and songs became the foundation of Australia's later day folk music and its first original compositions. Bush songs, ballads and music influenced and defined the folk music of the 1950s. Indi...

Art forms such as dance, theatre, writing, music and the visual arts draw on the creativity and interests of Australians of many abilities. The Australia Council, Arts Access Australia, [formerly Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts (DADAA)] ...

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fRETfEST Acoustic Music Festival   (more info)

fRETfEST was established 1997 to support the ever growing interest in folk and acoustic music, focusing on the singer songwriter. Visit the website for history, news, events and links.

Galston Country Music Festival   (more info)

Largest country music festival in Sydney region. Continuous music from 8.30am to 4.30pm.Bush poets breakfast. Outdoor setting in gardens and parkland. Entertainment and events for all the family. Asian and other foods. Licensed. Displays, woodchopping, cr

Queensland Music Festival (QMF)   (more info)

The Queensland Music Festival, previously the Queensland Biennial Festival of Music (QBFM), is a statewide festival involving thousands of performers, community members, staff and volunteers. Visit for details of festival events, news, bookings, media rel

Music Festivals Australia   (more info)

Music Festivals Australia provides a guide to festivals, concerts and events in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

Peats Ridge Festival   (more info)

Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival is a 3 day celebration of music, arts and sustainable living. The website includes full festival details including venue and ticketing information, the vision behind the festival, and general information on

WOMADelaide Festival   (more info)

WOMADelaide (World of Music Arts and Dance) is an arts and music festival held annually in Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia. Visit for information on the festival, ticket prices, online bookings, merchandise, and archives of previous festivals.

Queenscliff Music Festival   (more info)

Queenscliff Music Festival is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. Website includes ticketing, calender of events and a history of Queenscliff.

Nanga Music Festival   (more info)

The Nanga Music Festival is an acoustic and folk music festival at Dwellingup, Western Australia.

Katherine Country Music Muster   (more info)

Country music festival held annually in May. Includes a street parade, the 'Beaut Ute' competition, bush poetry and much more.

Exodus Festival   (more info)

Organic and electric dance music festival held annually in northern New South Wales.

Canberra International Chamber Music Festival   (more info)

Annual festival held in April/May featuring Australian and international musicians. The website contains festival history, program details, booking and membership information.

Australian Country Music Recording Artist Steve O'Connor   (more info)

Website of independent recording artist Steve O'Connor who performs at major events and Country Music festivals including Tamworth and Mildura. Includes information about Steve, photo gallery, guest book and links.

Frankland River Festival   (more info)

A Fine Food, Wine and Music Festival held in the heart of the Frankland region of Western Australia. The festival will showcase the region's renowned local wine and gourmet food producers as well as providing live home-grown music. The day caters for all

Gippsland Celtic Music Festival   (more info)

Annual Celtic Music Festival held in November in picturesque Neerim South, in the West Gippsland region of Victoria. Features two days of non-stop entertainment in undercover venues. Includes news, program, tickets, reviews of previous festivals, and phot

AustCountry, Australian Country Music   (more info)

Information on country music festivals and artists.