HUNDREDS enjoyed live music set in the stunning countryside for the eighth Rockhampton Folk and World Music Festival last weekend.
Sounds from around the world were heard at Rockhampton Village Hall on Saturday (June 17) from Gaelic folk to African drumming and traditional British folk songs.
This year’s lineup included Gaelic folk from the BBC’s Young Musician Ainsley Hamill with Toby Shaer, African drumming and harp from Alain Rouamba and Servo M’Poutou.
Sounds of the Balkans from Troyka were also performed and traditional British folk from Aaron Catlow and Kit Hawes.
The evening ended with a family Ceilidh as the sunset.
An organiser Chris White-Horne said: “More than 500 people gathered in a lovely countryside venue for the eighth Rockhampton Folk and World Music Festival.
"Families had a great time in the relaxed friendly atmosphere, with kids dancing in front of the stage all afternoon and taking part in African drumming workshops.
“Opening the festival was the amazing Dovetail Orchestra, who have been supported by grants from the Rockhampton Folk Festival.
“It's for asylum-seeking and refugee musicians from all genders and faiths and their music celebrates the members' cultural identities and musical styles.
“Making a difference to the community is at the heart of the Rockhampton Folk and World Music Festival.
“We took some of the musicians from the festival to perform in schools and care homes in the days before the festival.”
All photos by George Collett.
Next year’s festival is due to take place on Saturday, June 15.
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