Woodfordia Inc
presents
Autumn Tour 2025: Port Fairy Folk Festival to Regional Victoria
featuring LUCY FARRELL (UK) and HAT FITZ AND CARA (AUS)
Odd, unconventional melodies, sophisticated song-writing and bewitching clarity; Kent-born, Canada-based Lucy Farrell’s voice is made elegant with sparse, careful accompaniment on tenor guitar and occasionally viola, carving out a unique niche for an artist at the forefront of contemporary English folk music.
Finding an international audience among artists like Julia Jacklin, The Weather Station and The Unthanks, Lucy’s work as a band member and collaborator with such projects as Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band; Gluepot; Modern Fairies; The Furrow Collective; and her duo work with Andrew Waite and Jonny Kearney, respectively, has meant a collection of her distinctive solo work had to wait until 2023’s We Are Only Sound.
Immersed in folk culture and traditions from birth via her Morris-dancing, folk-club running family home in Kent, the Garden of England, Lucy studied Folk and Traditional music at Newcastle University and has gone on to pick and choose the elements of tradition that suit her, and discard those that don’t in favour of sounds and methods that support the songs – both hers and those handed down. It’s as easy to imagine Farrell ignoring ink-stained fingers from a quill as hunched over tapping lyrics into an i-phone, though the seeming contradictions in sensibility aren’t just on the surface. There’s an ease and confidence in the deeply personal lyrical style of her own songs, as well as an effortless familiarity as she traverses material from hundreds of years ago.
In conversation, Lucy – who is deeply funny and self-deprecating alongside her insightful and deliberate songwriting – will talk of wearing her special tweed coat and trousers and taking nips from a hip flask full of Ribena when she saw Richard Thompson in concert as 10th birthday treat – along with her dad and maths teacher, or of how many pints it takes to lubricate the knees to dance with her father’s Morris Troupe; or of playing totem tennis while commentating in an ‘awful Australian accent’ as part of Eliza Carthy’s Wayward Band. There’s something to the ink-stains though – Farrell is also an accomplished visual artist and crafter who will often put down her guitar and pick up a needle and thread. Lucy’s community roots have prompted her to create ‘Hudson Unearthed’ Women’s/Non-Binary Songwriting Sessions in collaboration with Jenny Sturgeon, as well as leading less formal song-writing prompt groups online.
Lucy’s debut solo album “We Are Only Sound, recorded at Wenlock Abbey in Much Wenlock was released through Hudson Records in April 2023.
Splendidly atmospheric – fRoots
One of the most refreshing interpreters of traditional song in the UK – **** Songlines
Something of a delicacy to be savoured – **** Northern Sky
Classed as Convict Rhythm and Roots, Hat Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented roots music artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up over 15 years of worldwide touring, festival performances and 5 album releases from their base of operations in the hinterland of South East Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. They’ve just released their 6th record, which was recorded live from their home in the Hinterland featuring Andrew Szumowski aka (The Mouse).
Their festival touring circuit takes in Australia, the UK, North America and Europe, where their modern blend of old-timey-influenced sounds is equally at home in a variety of settings from folk or Americana main stages, to blues and acoustic venues. While the singer/songwriters are both multi-instrumentalists, it’s Fitzy’s weathered vocals and soaring blues-soaked guitar combined with Cara’s pounding drums and soulful honey coated voice that show them at the peak of their creative power.
Winners of Blues Album Of The Year at the 2013 Australian Chain Awards, and UK Spiral Earth, Hat Fitz & Cara also won Best Vocal Of The Year at the 2015 Chain Awards and were finalists in the 2015 Memphis International Blues Challenge in the USA. They were also Semi Finals of IAMA’s 2020 with two songs in for the best duo.
Hat Fitz and Cara make beautiful, raw, exciting music that never fails to grab me -Jeff Lang, Australia
Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson have crafted as genuine a blues record as you can hope to find in this day and age – simple, powerful, full of the inherent realism we’ve come to expect from these two, a stellar effort – Samuel J. Fell (Rhythms / Rolling Stone)
Hat Fitz & Cara. This seasoned Aussie-Irish blend kept it real and rootsy – they were definitely a festival favourite – Clea-Marie Thorne Scenestr
Ballan, 5 March 2025
Ballan Neighbourhood House, VIC, Wadawurrung Country Ballan Neighbourhood House stands on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People. With a beautiful façade constructed in 1886, this Classical Style building, the former Mechanics Institute, is now a hub for the Moorabool community. Ballan Neighbourhood House is space that hosts a range of events for people to … Read more
Deans Marsh, 6 March 2025
Deans Marsh Community Hall, VIC Deans Marsh has often been ‘on the move’ – the town, the schools, the playing fields and the community hall have all been relocated by the community members. One night in the summer of 1921, the Deans Marsh Mechanic community – somehow – hoisted the Hall that the community had … Read more
Skipton, 12 March 2025
Skipton Mechanic Hall, VIC, Wadawurrung Country Skipton Mechanic Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People. Festival of Small Halls rolls into Skipton on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 with Hat Fitz and Cara and Lucy Farrell. Tickets are priced at: Full Admission – $15Concession Admission (Seniors, Health Care Card Holders) – $5Child Admission (Aged … Read more
Merton, 13 March 2025
Merton Memorial Hall, VIC, Taungurung Country Merton Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Taungurung People. 150km north-east of Melbourne, on the Great Victorian Rail Trail, you’ll find the small town of Merton, not far from Bonnie Doon, which was made famous in recent times as the home of the Kerrigan family in … Read more
Karramomus, 14 March 2025
Karramomus Hall, VIC, Yorta Yorta Country Karramomus Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta People. Building the Hall was suggested by the Karramomus Country Women’s Assoc Inc.. The local community made the bricks locally and helped create the 63-year-old Hall. After many years of little use, it has been restored to its … Read more
Sandy Creek, 15 March 2025
Sandy Creek Memorial Hall, VIC, Jaitmatang & Dhudhuroa Country Sandy Creek Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Jaitmatang & Dhudhuroa People. Sandy Creek Memorial Hall, situated in a beautiful rural area in north east Victoria, has served the people of Sandy Creek, Charleroi and Red Bluff for many generations. The original hall … Read more
Bethanga, 16 March 2025
Bethanga Memorial Hall, VIC Bethanga Memorial Hall stands on the land of First Nations People. While there are no Registered Aboriginal Parties in the project region, we acknowledge the following groups we are aware of: Jaitmatang, Yaithmathang, Duduroa dhargal, Waveroo, Way-wurru, Wiradjuri and Ngarigo people as the traditional custodians of the land. Bethanga Memorial Hall … Read more
Avenel, 19 March 2025
Avenel Memorial Hall , VIC, Taungurung Country Avenel Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Taungurung People. Avenel’s War Memorial Hall is in the centre of the township and stands as a timeless gathering place. Erected in 1963, the hall provides space for activities that fully engages the community. From hosting craft classes to … Read more
Numurkah, 20 March 2025
Numurkah RSL Hall, VIC, Yorta Yorta Country Numurkah RSL Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta People. Numurkah RSL Hall is situated a stone’s throw away from the Memorial Park at the south end of Melville street, Numurkah’s main drag. Many locals have made memories at this hall, meeting up for a … Read more
Caldwell, 21 March 2025
Caldwell Hall, NSW, Barapa Barapa Country Caldwell Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Barapa Barapa People. Originally used for barracks and training during the second world war, the building was transported to its current site and established in 1947. The hall is used over 100 times a year from yoga, fire brigade, water … Read more
Inglewood, 22 March 2025
Inglewood Town Hall, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung Country Inglewood Town Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung People. Inglewood Town Hall stands proudly on Verdon Street, a Victorian vision in white, flanked by majestic date palms. It is the most significant building in a town which traces its origins back to the … Read more
Glenorchy, 23 March 2025
Glenorchy Memorial Hall, VIC, Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Country Glenorchy Memorial Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk People. The town was established around The Four Posts Inn, which opened in 1847, and within two years boasted a store, smithy and post office. The town was … Read more
Bullarto, 26 March 2025
Bullarto Hall, VIC, Dja Dja Wurrung Country Bullarto Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung People. Festival of Small Halls returns to Bullarto on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 with Hat Fitz and Cara and Lucy Farrell. Opening the show will be local act Pink Lemonade! Pink Lemonade are a teen indie … Read more
Newham, 27 March 2025
Newham Mechanics Institute, VIC, Wurundjeri Country Newham Mechanics Institute stands on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. Just one hour north of Melbourne and looking out to majestic Hanging Rock, Newham Mechanics Institute has been at the centre of this picturesque village for over 115 years. Featuring a permanent exhibition of photos dating back … Read more
Tarwin Lower, 28 March 2025
Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute, VIC, Bunerong/Gunai Kurnai Country Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute stands on the traditional lands of the Bunerong/Gunai Kurnai People. Tarwin Lower Hall is a much loved community asset, home to regular markets and live events. The Hall received a huge face lift in 2024 with weatherboard repairs and fresh paint all round! … Read more
Mirboo North, 29 March 2025
Mirboo North Hall, VIC, Gunai Kurnai Country Mirboo North Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Gunai Kurnai People. Mirboo North Hall is a classic venue, sitting on the main street. The hall has seen an amazing array of events and celebrations in its long history and remains to be the heart of this … Read more
Nowa Nowa, 30 March 2025
Nowa Nowa Community Hall, VIC, Gunai Kurnai Country Nowa Nowa Community Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Gunai Kurnai People. The Nowa Nowa Hall was built in July 1926, funded mainly by public donation, lighting was originally by kerosene lamps, later ‘gloria lights’, then a generator, until electricity connected in 1964. It was … Read more
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Woodfordia Inc presents Festival of Small Halls Autumn Tour 2025: Port Fairy Folk Festival to Regional Victoria featuring Lucy Farrell and Hat Fitz and Cara.
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Lucy Farrell UK) and Hat Fitz and Cara (AUS) will feature on their upcoming Autumn Tour 2025: Port Fairy Folk Festival to Regional Victoria.
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LUCY FARRELL (UK)
Odd, unconventional melodies, poetic, sophisticated song-writing and bewitching clarity; Kent-born, Canada-based Lucy Farrell’s voice is made elegant with sparse, careful accompaniment on tenor guitar and occasionally viola, carving out a unique niche for an artist at the forefront of contemporary English folk music.
Her work as a band member and collaborator with such artists and projects as Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band; Gluepot; Modern Fairies; The Furrow Collective and Carthy, Oates, Farrell & Young has meant releasing a collection of her distinctive solo work has had to wait.
Lucy’s debut solo album “We Are Only Sound, recorded at Wenlock Abbey in Much Wenlock was released through Hudson Records in April 2023.
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HAT FITZ AND CARA (AUS)
High-energy duo Hat Fitz and Cara are among Australia’s most talented roots music artists. The husband and wife team have clocked up 14 years of worldwide touring, festival performances and album releases from their base of operations in the hinterland of South East Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and are showing no signs of slowing down.
Fitzy’s weathered vocals and soaring blues-soaked guitar combined with Cara’s pounding drums and soulful voice shows both of these multi-instrumentalists at the peak of their creative power.
To download a high quality image, please click here.
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