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Illawarra Folk Festival 2009
15th - 18th January 2009

The historic Slacky Flat at Bulli Showground will burst into party mode from 15-18th January 2009, when over 500 performers will converge into 11 venues for the 24th award-winning Illawarra Folk Festival.

The festival is nestled at the base of the Illawarra escarpment only 1 hour south of Sydney. It is the perfect opportunity for Sydney-based travellers to visit via train and experience the true spirit of Down Under. The location includes Aussie Bush and World Music, dancing at the Global Green, spontaneous late-night pub gigs, camping out alongside locals and visiting the stunning world-renowned beaches of the region.

There are also YouTube clips of the 2008 Festival at: http://www.youtube.com/user/Illawarrafolk.  You can enjoy a 60 second snapshot of the 2008 Festival at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSq1lX_ECn4

Stage 2 Festival tickets are $85, a saving of $15.  Special offer closes 13th January 2009.  It's great value - 4 days of entertainment, choice of 250 events, 11 venues, 120 artists....

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Theresa Gregory, Publicist and Promotions Manager
4285 7417 or 0413 219 112
gregorytk@bigpond.com