More stars added to Port Fairy Folk Festival bill

THE Port Fairy Folk Festival has added more star power to its 2025 musical extravaganza.

Headlining the second artist announcement for the March 7-10 festival is Australian rock legend Peter Garrett and his band The Alter Egos.

Garrett spent more than four decades at the forefront of rock and roll as the lead singer of Midnight Oil.

Renowned for his charismatic style, the legendary musician and his band are sure to light up the stage.

Indie-folk Londoner Bess Atwell will make her Australian debut in Port Fairy alongside Ireland’s 17-year-old country blues guitarist Muireann Bradley and fearless fiddler Clare Sands.

 

Cambridge Folk Festival stars Scottish stars Talisk will strum their instruments in Port Fairy, as will returning blues legend Ruthie Foster, and fellow US singer/songwriters Jon Muq and Simon Joyner.

India’s wholesome bluegrass duo Grassy Strings, Reunion’s Lindigo and Canadian folk singers Old Man Luedecke have also been added to the lineup.

 

Program director Justin Rudge said the major event was shaping up to be a global gathering of music, art and culture covering many genres and styles,

“We’re really getting into gear with our program for 2025, and I’m thrilled to announce this great mix of established and emerging artists from all corners of the world.

“We are so fortunate to have so many artists gracing the stage in Port Fairy next March, with some favourites also returning.

“So much great music for our audience to get excited about – and I’m excited too.”

Other artists locked in to appear at Port Fairy include Missy Higgins (AUS), The Brother Brothers (USA), The East Pointers (CAN), Dean Owens and The Sinners (SCO).

The 48th edition of the Port Fairy Folk Festival will take place in Port Fairy, from March 7 to March 10, 2025.

Tickets are available now at portfairyfolkfestival.com