Upcoming Shows
Andrea Kirwin & The Yama-Nui Social Club are coming to Woodford Folk Festival
For one night only Andrea Kirwin and her big band the Yama-Nui Social Club are coming to perform at Woodford Folk Festival on Friday 27 January at 9pm on the Luna Stage. This will be their only show of the Festival so be sure not to miss it!
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Andrea will also be joining Jen Mize and The Rough and Tumble on TVs for their two shows at the Festival on 30th and 31st December and will also be Mc'ing the 'Sunny Coast Feature' daily at the Pineapple lounge from 9.30am - 10.30am featuring two local artists each morning that Andrea programmed for the Festival.
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Come for a day or for the whole 6 day immersive experience like no other on planet earth!
On tour with Scottish Harpist Chloe Matharu - Summer Harp Concert - Saturday 4 January
Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn are heading down south to perform at Cygnet Folk Festival in Tasmania in January and will be performing some regional shows in NSW and VIC in the lead up to the Festival co-headlining with Scottish Harpist Chloe Matharu who is also performing at Woodford Folk Festival and Cygnet. Their first concert will be in Bowral at 'The Venue', 40 Station Road, Bowral on Saturday 4th January and they will be supported by local singer-songwriter and talented Harpist Louise Bell.
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Tickets are $35 + booking fee and doors are at 6.30pm for 7pm show. BYO dinner and drinks and pre-purchase tickets below for what will be a truly divine all ages live music concert.
SUNDAY 5 JAN
Nowa Nowa Hall VIC
TUESDAY 7 JAN
Ballarat South Uniting Church VIC
WEDNESDAY 8 JAN
Mulberry Manse, Clunes, VIC
Chloe Matharu Tour Dates
Chloe Matharu (Scotland) will be on tour with Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn enroute to Cygnet Folk Festival and will be performing some beautiful concerts together across NSW and VIC. Here are the links to the Victorian shows. We look forward to presenting Chloe, Andrea and Claire in concert down south and encourage any one who loves the ethereal sounds of the Celtic Harp and beautiful voices and lyrics to come along to these all ages events. Find tickets and show details below.
10 - 12 JAN 2025 - The Cygnet Folk Festival, Tas
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn are performing at the Cygnet Folk Festival from 10-12 Jan in Cygnet TAS.
The Cygnet Folk Festival is one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals. The Festival is a showcase of eclectic music genres featuring both local and international talent, dance, poetry, masterclasses, film, kids' entertainment, food, wine, art and local handicrafts all set in the breathtaking scenery of Tasmania's Huon Valley.
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17 - 19 JAN 2025 - Illawara Folk Festival, Wollongong, NSW
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn will be coming to the Illawara Folk Festival for the first time in 2025.
Presented by the Illawara Folk Club, the Illawarra Folk Festival originated at Jamberoo in 1985, and has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Australia run entirely by volunteers. Now nestled in the northern Illawarra escarpment at Bulli, the festival presents over 100 performers over 3 jam packed days.
Performers, volunteers and audiences alike continue to return to our festival to experience and participate in the diversity of music and performances, and enjoy the intimate, vibrant, community atmosphere the festival has become renowned for.
As well as performances by some of the best national and international folk acts, the program features the intensive folk school workshops, sessions, dancing, the Youth Folk Traditions awards, instrument makers, poet’s breakfasts, and an array of beautiful international cuisines and craft stalls.
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Tracy Chapman Tribute Show - Andrea Kirwin and Band
FEBUARARY 2025
Andrea Kirwin and band are embarking on an East Coast Tour performing the songs of Tracy Chapman, in a 2 hour tribute show featuring songs from her 8 studio Albums.
Tracy Chapman is one of the music industry's greatest singer-songwriter success stories, capturing a global audience in 1988 with her self titled debut album and her voice and guitar, which she later went on to win 2 x Grammy awards for Album of the year and Best contemporary folk Album. Tracy's music has stood the test of time with 'Fast Car' and 'Give Me One Reason' being two songs which have made their way into many singer-songwriters setlists over the years. Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter Andrea Kirwin's love of Tracy's music has led to her putting together a 2 hour concert with her band performing and celebrating the music and lyrics of her favourite artist of all time. The concert will be on tour this February 2025 and will travel as far north as Bundaberg QLD and as far south as Melbourne Victoria.
Current tour dates with more shows to be announced
SATURDAY 1 FEB
The J, Noosa QLD
SUNDAY 2 FEB
RiverFeast, Bundaberg QLD
THURSDAY 6 FEB
Stanthorpe Little Theatre, QLD
THURSDAY 13 FEB
The Street Theatre, Canberra ACT
FRIDAY 14 FEB
Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC
7 - 10 March 2025 - Port Fairy Folk Festival, VIC
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn will be coming to Port Fairy Folk Festival as their duo for the first time in 2025.
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“The Festival story started in December 1977… It was literally on the back of a truck – as a freewheeling cultural freedom ride of sorts. We celebrate our event as an achievement of community, volunteers, music industry, artists and staff along with our passionate audience – inspired by folk & roots music – powered by volunteers. Together we become one amazing festival gathering, singing by the oceans of the south-west coast”. – Jamie McKew OAM, Founding Director.
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This year's line up boasts an incredible list of national and international talents with more artists and bands to be announced in the coming months leading up to the 2025 Festival. Book in early and see you at Port Fairy!​​
14, 15, 16th March 2025 - Blue Mountains Music Festival
Andrea Kirwin & Claire Evelynn will be coming to Blue Mountains Music Festival as their duo for the first time in 2025.
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For the uninitiated, this wonderful 3 day festival takes place in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and each year offers a vibrant and exciting program that includes several international artists and bands across the Blues, Roots, Folk and Jazz genres. This Festival is a wonderful size for those who want to enjoy a more intimate Festival experience rather than the larger crowds of Woodford or Port Fairy, and it's surrounded by some of Australia's most breath taking national parks.
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With more artists and bands to be announced as well as the full program be sure to book in early and prepare yourself for what will be a brilliant weekend.
Yackandandah Folk Festival - 21 - 23 March
For the second time in a 2 years Andrea and Claire will be returning to one of the most heartfelt Music Festivals in the country. Yackandandah Folk Festival is run by the town and the Yack community. It is a must visit for anyone looking to spend three days in a place where you are embraced from the moment you arrive and you are treated like locals. The music is world class with a great line up often featuring overseas artists on tour to larger Festivals.
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Andrea and Claire will have their new album available featuring songs that they perform as a duo with Celtic Harp, guitar and cigar box. More artists and bands to announce but don't miss this one if you are looking for a quintessential Australian folk festival experience!