CresFest Reveals Second Wave of Artists For 2023 Line-up
CresFest is gearing up for a major 2023 festival with a lineup that boasts some of the best local, national and international artists from the contemporary folk scene.
CresFest's second artist announcement is here, and it's clear that women are leading the charge.
Joining the already confirmed artists for the 2023 festival will be some of the finest female talents in the folk/roots space, including one of America's most beloved folk talents, The Haas Sisters, award-winning songwriter and cellist Monique Clare, Melbourne-based Irish-born Maggie Carty and her band, and local legend Lucy Wise.
Fred Smith, Melbourne Scottish Fiddlers, Greg Champion, Archer and Headphones Jones will also join the exciting lineup for next year.
Previously confirmed artists include proud Mutti Mutti singer Kutcha Edwards, UK folk duo While & Matthews, Australian folk music and Music Victoria award winners, The Weeping Willows, Ami Williamson, Bush Gothic, and Austral.
In addition to the live music, CresFest will also host a wide range of activities, including music and dance workshops, a busking competition, markets, jam sessions, ‘Courthouse Conversations’, and more.
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Taking place over the weekend of 31 March, CresFest provides an incredible experience for locals to enjoy the diverse and inclusive talent and celebrate the incredible community found within Creswick.
Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne central, CresFest also provides the perfect weekend getaway to enjoy some of the best local produce and some of the best national and international contemporary folk and roots artists.
Founded to celebrate music, art and culture in regional Victoria, Cresfest looks to uphold the town's values and its people by prioritising community, creativity and sustainability throughout the weekend.
If you're interested in spending a weekend in west-central Victoria, listening to music and hanging out in the town, you can purchase tickets from the festival website.
The Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program is back, which means that festivalgoers can save 25% on tickets. Subscribing members can also save $60 from Cresfest and claim 25% of their ticket price (up to $125) from the Victorian Government.
Cresfest 2nd Artist Announcement
THE HAAS SISTERS (USA) – MONIQUE CLARE
THE MAGGIE CARTY BAND – LUCY WISE
FRED SMITH – MELBOURNE SCOTTISH FIDDLERS
GREG CHAMPION – HEADPHONES JONES – ARCHER
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