ABOUT
FOLK by the Sea
The last festival was held from 12 to 14 September 2025.
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ARTISTS
2025 Artists
Alec Randles (ACT), Ally Row (VIC), Balkan Boogie, Charley Castle & The Boys in the Well, Chloe and Jason Roweth, Darren Coggan, Fly Little Sparrow (QLD/NSW), Grace Barr, Graeme The Scotman McColgan, Hand Over Hammer (VIC), Good Tunes, Humbuckin' Pickups (QLD/VIC), Jessie Lloyds Sing on Country, Kane Calcite, Karen Law (QLD), Kiama Blowhole Buskers, Kiama Pipe Band, Kiama Sea Shanty, Louzco Fouzco, Marco and Rusty, Oceanique (VIC), Oliver Roweth, Pirritu (VIC), Robyn Sykes, Rhys Crimmin (VIC), Russell Hannah, Scupriri, Slippery John Sausgae & The Swamper Domper Bayou Boys, Southern Cross Band, Square Pegs, Stonybroke, Sydney Scottish Fiddlers, The Butter Trackers, The Con Artists, The Lofty Mountain Band (SA), The Water Runners, The Weeping Willows (VIC), Whistle, Wood & Hide
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NEWS
It is with great regret that we announce the annual Kiama Folk Festival, Folk by the Sea, will not be continuing.
This decision was not an easy one, but it has become necessary, primarily due to the key challenge of attracting enough patrons from outside the area.
The organising Illawarra Folk Club sub- committee believes that the patronage has declined as a result of Kiama Council's decision not to allow camping over the past few Festivals.
The club acknowledges the incredible work of all the volunteers and committee members that have supported this festival over the past 13 years.
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If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form.
If you are interested in providing a billet, please complete the volunteer form and tick the box "Billet Provider"
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2025 Festival Artist Expressions of Interest to Perform closed 15 February 2025.
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Join the Illawarra Folk Club Email List to receive regular information.
Send an email to: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au
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ABOUT FOLK by the Sea
The 11th and last festival was held from 12 to 14 September 2025.
2025 PROGRAM
Click here to view the full program by artist and time order
Click here to download a 2 page black and white PDF
2025 ARTISTS
Alec Randles (ACT), Ally Row (VIC), Balkan Boogie, Charley Castle & The Boys in the Well, Chloe and Jason Roweth, Darren Coggan, Fly Little Sparrow (QLD/NSW), Grace Barr, Graeme The Scotman McColgan, Hand Over Hammer (VIC), Good Tunes, Humbuckin' Pickups (QLD/VIC), Jessie Lloyds Sing on Country, Kane Calcite, Karen Law (QLD), Kiama Blowhole Buskers, Kiama Pipe Band, Kiama Sea Shanty, Louzco Fouzco, Marco and Rusty, Oceanique (VIC), Oliver Roweth, Pirritu (VIC), Robyn Sykes, Rhys Crimmin (VIC), Russell Hannah, Scupriri, Slippery John Sausgae & The Swamper Domper Bayou Boys, Southern Cross Band, Square Pegs, Stonybroke, Sydney Scottish Fiddlers, The Butter Trackers, The Con Artists, The Lofty Mountain Band (SA), The Water Runners, The Weeping Willows (VIC), Whistle, Wood & Hide
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Folk by the Sea is an intimate folk festival style event featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic and bluegrass music in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole.
The event will be with ticket only entry and will feature around 40 folk music artists from around Australia in 10 venues at the Kiama Showground Pavillion and surrounds.
Onsite camping is not available at the showground. There are a number of nearby caravan parks as well as other quality accommodation in and around Kiama. Click for more information on local locations.
The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc. who present regular folk music concerts in the Illawarra region and the world famous Illawarra Folk Festival.
Join the email list (on right) to receive regular information about Illawarra Folk Club concerts and the Illawarra Folk Festival.
Kiama is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney on the South Coast of New South Wales. Motel and hotel accommodation online enquiries to be directed through the Destination Kiama website or telephone them on 1300 654 262.
2025 VENUE MAP
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