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8 – 11 June 2018

 

EXPERIENCE
THE CULTURE

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for the 2018 festival lineup

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THE PASSION

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THE SPIRIT

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Declan Simpson (fiddle) and Beth McCracken (flute) play Traditional Irish Music. They have developed an intuitive and exciting stylistic synergy, born out of their immersion in the traditional Irish music scene of Dublin. With tasty accompaniment from Benno Stephenson (guitar) from Trouble In The Kitchen, this trio will crank out some world-class tunes! #ncffolk2018 #celtic #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #celtictradition #music #theatre #dance #irishdance #guiness #portarlington #bellarinepenninsula #scottishhighlands #scottishmusic #celticculture #nationalcelticfestival #foodtrucks #australianfestivals #festivals #winterfestival #localwine #visitvictoria #geelongandthebellarine #visitportarlington
Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal journeys onboard Searoad Ferries. Sail the bay aboard a world-class car and passenger ferry on a spectacular 40-minute crossing between Sorrento and Queenscliff, linking Victoria’s most magnificent coastal regions. Two ships provide hourly departures from each charming village between 7am and 6pm, seven days a week . Cars are accommodated on the MV Queenscliff and the MV Sorrento, so this drive-on-drive-off experience is a very smooth and easy way to continue your road trip to Portarlington and NCF. To view the schedule and how to book head to www.searoad.com.au Searoad Ferries are proud partners of the National Celtic Festival and look forward to having you on board.
The best old-time Americana band in Australia; with their trademark three-part harmony, mesmeric guitar, fiery fiddle, haunting cello and driving claw hammer banjo, the Appalachian Heaven StringBand engages with audiences of all ages. This band aims to share their enjoyment of playing traditional, contemporary tunes, original ballads and fiery dance tunes; this band loves to entertain and interact with audiences. www.ahstringband.com.au
Saoirse’s aim is to bring beautiful Celtic music to a wider audience, promoting and organising performances at festivals all over Australia as well as some of Australia’s finest music venues. A Saoirse performance will delight the audience with a little bit of everything Celtic including heartfelt ballads, lively tunes and original songs. www.saoirse.com.au #ncffolk2018 #celtic #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #celtictradition #music #theatre #dance #irishdance #guiness #portarlington #bellarinepenninsula #scottishhighlands #scottishmusic #celticculture #nationalcelticfestival #foodtrucks #australianfestivals #festivals #winterfestival #localwine #visitvictoria #geelongandthebellarine #visitportarlington
Maria Forde is a proud Irish Australian artist with a career paved on both sides of the globe. A specially gifted songwriter and a masterful interpreter of her own material, Maria will wow you with music drawn from her 8 albums and entertain you with her stories. A must see! www.mariaforde.com #ncffolk2018 #celticmusicfestival #ncf2018 #celticmusic #celtic #folkfestivals #celticinstrument #celticculture #celticart #geelongandthebellarine #bellarinepeninsula #portarlington #musicmakesmehappy #independantartist #musicforlife #community #musiclovers #folk #friends #family #goodtimes
Contemporary folk singer-songwriter Mick McHugh has toured Internationally and nationally, he has supported UK folk legend Ralph McTell ,Amy Shark, Damien Dempsey, and recorded and written with Australian legend Shane Howard of ‘Goanna’ band. The Irish troubadour released his debut studio album February 2018. The first single release from the album won Best Music Video at the 2017 Dolphin Music Awards. www.mickmchugh,com #ncffolk2018 #celticmusicfestival #ncf2018 #celticmusic #celtic #folkfestivals #celticinstrument #celticculture #celticart #geelongandthebellarine #bellarinepeninsula #portarlington #musicmakesmehappy #independantartist #musicforlife #community #musiclovers #folk #friends #family #goodtimes
We don’t just stop having fun when the clock strikes 12. We head to the @grandhotelportarlington to listen, play and dance to music until the wee hours of the morning. #ncfsessoins #ncffolk2018
Our favourite way to beat the winter blues? The soul comforting sounds of Celtic Song and Pipes+Drums…ok, and maybe a sneaky pint by a bonfire! #ncffolk2018 #NCF2018 #celtic #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #celtictradition #music #theatre #dance #irishdance #guiness #portarlington #bellarinepenninsula #scottishhighlands #scottishmusic #celticculture #nationalcelticfestival #foodtrucks #australianfestivals #festivals #winterfestival #localwine #visitvictoria #geelongandthebellarine #visitportarlington
A big shout out to our photographers who work hard behind the scenes. This image was taken by Melissa Smith. Her work is amazing. We are looking forward to seeing all the images from this years festival. #ncffolk2018 #meetthemaker #supportlocalgeelong #supportlocal #celtic #festival #markets #fortheloveofcraft #treasures #folk #somethingforeveryone #portarlington #nationalcelticfestival #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #music #theatre #dance #irishdance #guiness #bellarinepenninsula #scottishmusic #nationalcelticfestival #foodtrucks #australianfestivals #winterfestival #localwine #visitvictoria #geelongandthebellarine #visitportarlington