One of Australia’s largest dedicated regional music tours Festival of Small Halls is bringing the best in contemporary folk to Toowoomba region’s Thornville Hall this Thursday 13 December.
Executive Producer Eleanor Rigden said running the Tour in partnership with Woodfordia enables them to “bring in the best contemporary folk artists, who otherwise would not be able to afford touring these regions. From our farmlands to the flood lands, the rainforests to the outback, the towns that are a bit off the beaten track tend to be left off big tours, which means regional folk are missing out. We’ve spoken to communities all over the country, and they want access to wonderful music without the cost, challenges and inconveniences of packing up the family to get to a show in the city,” she continued. “We are very passionate about doing just that. And so are the townspeople and our folk festival partners like Woodford and Mullum, who work with us to make it possible.”
The final of many shows in the region, award-winning Canadian Old Man Luedecke and Australian folk festival favourite, Lucy Wise are once more rekindling the time-old tradition of gathering in the local small hall for a special night of live music, storytelling and community connection. “It’s an absolute honour to share this tour with an artist as established and talented as Chris Luedecke,” said Lucy.
Eleanor said the show is not to be missed as “Old Man Luedecke and Lucy Wise have been chosen not only because of their beautiful musicianship, but because they have the ability to really connect with people through storytelling, the ability to tell a joke, as well as a wonderful warmth and real interest in visiting places a little off the beaten track.”
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