"Playing traditional acoustic music
in and around Darwin Australia
for more than thirty years."

Top End Folk Club Incorporated
PO Box 41551
Casuarina Northern Territory Australia 0811
secretary@topendfolkclub.org
www.topendfolkclub.org
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2009: The 39^th Top Half Folk Festival

Central Australia, Glen Helen; 5 - 8 June 2009

So... Where is it?

Held once again at Glen Helen Resort, Namatjira Drive, just 130km along the bitumen, west of Alice Springs. The Homestead is set on the banks of the mighty Finke River, with spectacular views of the Western MacDonnell Ranges. The Gorge and waterhole are a few minutes walk along the riverbed.

How Do I get there?

Just head west out of town along Larapinta Drive, past Simpsons Gap and Stanley Chasm and keep going until turning right onto Namatjira Drive. You can't miss it, as there are large signs to Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen.

Very Important Information

The bar is licensed until well into the wee hours, with a roaring log fire to keep the vocal chords warmed and lubricated. Remember, this time of year is winter in the Alice, the evening concerts will be outdoors in a marquee (yes it is heated) so bring your thermals or a flask... both work well!

If you happen to be in town on the Thursday (4th of June) a gathering will be happening in Alice at a venue yet to be arranged. In the next newsletter this will be advertised or you can ring any committee member closer to the Festival.

Meal Deals

Concerts

As usual we will be hosting 2 main evening concerts, workshops which are still to be finalised and afternoon concerts. Our honoured guest this year is John Williamson.

If you are interested in applying for a concert spot, please apply to the committee by 13th April 2009. You can email Scott or ring him to discuss (see contact details below). Please include in your application; your sound equipment requirements.

The Top Half Folk Festival has certainly grown particularly over the last 7-8 years, and as such concert spots have become tight. Please note that if you are part of a group, which has been allocated a concert spot, you probably wont be able to have a solo spot as well.

We are very thankful that a large number of those attending come from either interstate or the Top End, pay for their own travel, accommodation and weekend ticket, (not to mention refreshments) all for the pleasure of performing for no fee. With that in mind, we try to give everyone an equal opportunity to perform.

Ticket Prices

Accommodation Details

Festival fundraiser

Contact Details for The Festival