FAQs

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• Where
• How do I get there
• Dates
• Tickets
• Program
• Accommodation
• At the Festival
• Performing at the festival
• Volunteering at the festival
• Craft stall holders
• Food vendors
• Audio/Lighting/Staging Equipment
• Media

Where is the Tablelands Folk Festival?

Tablelands Folk Festival is held in Yungaburra 65 minutes from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. Yungaburra is on the Gilles Highway and is 10 minutes from Atherton, the closest regional centre.

How do I get there?

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What date is the Tablelands Folk Festival?

27th Sep-1st Oct 2012
2012 NEW Festival Dates
The newly proposed dates for the festival are unconfirmed. Please wait for confirmation before changing any accomodation booking you may have based on the previously published date.

How do I buy tickets and when do they go on sale?

Tickets go on sale 1 September and can be purchased through ticketLINK online, in person or by phone. View the Tickets page for more details.

How can I pay for my ticket?

Tickets can be purchased online through ticketLiNK.
ticketLiNK sells only Adult or Family tickets.
ticketLiNK charges a booking fee of up to $4.50 per ticket. In addition there is a service charge for booking tickets online or over the telephone of $2.50 per ticket to a maximum $5. per booking over the telephone and $10. per booking online.All tickets purchased 5 working days before an event are mailed to the customer’s address.

TicketLiNK Outlets:

- Cairns Civic Theatre foyer
- Piagno’s News, 142 Byrnes Street,Mareeba 4880
- Travelscene, 48 Main Street, Atherton 4883
- Babinda Taskforce, 51 Munro Street, Babinda 4861
- Larsen’s Newsagency, 60 Rankine Street, Innisfail 4860

Do tickets to the festival sell out?

Yes.

Can I buy a ticket over the phone?

To purchase tickets over the phone dial 1300 855 835, Open Mon – Fri 8am.- 6.pm & Sat 9am – 1pm.

Are there membership discounts?

Membership weekend tickets are available August only and may be purchased in person using your membership card at:
- Rainforest Chalet, Yungaburra (adjacent to Nick’s Swiss Italian Restaurant) open 7 days
- Uptown Music, Herberton Rd, Atherton

I’ve lost / forgotten my ticket.

Lost and forgotten tickets will not be replaced.

My tickets were stolen.

Stolen tickets will not be replaced.

Pre-purchased tickets.

If you have pre-purchased your tickets, go to the ‘pre-purchased tickets’ desk outside the Yungaburra library to collect your wristband. You will need to show your paper ticket, proof of purchase and/or ID to collect your wristband. You can collect your wristband from 4pm on Friday and from 9am – 2pm on Saturday. After 2pm on Saturday you can collect your wristband from the main festival ticket desk also located at the library.
You will need to show proof of age when collecting your wristband.

My plans have changed. Will you refund my ticket?

No refunds or exchanges are available.

Is there an early bird discount?

Yes. Tickets go on sale on 1 September and early bird discounts apply until 10 October.

Are there any concessions on tickets?

Volunteer concessions only. There are no seniors, tertiary student or Health Care Card concessions. A youth ticket is available for those 17 years old and under.

I need to bring a carer to assist me.

The Festival supports Companion Card. Please enquire with the festival office.

What are the ages for youth and children’s tickets?

Youth must be under 18 on the last day of the festival.

Child must be 12 or under on the last day of the festival and will receive free entry on arrival with their accompanying adult ticket holder.

Program

When is the list of artists announced?

The full program is available from mid-August but keep an eye on the website for sneak peaks.

Who’s playing this year?

View the Performers page. Once the program has been finalised, you can download a program on the Program page.

Can I get my program book before the Festival?

No. They are only available when you collect your ticket. The website contains most of the information about artists and performance times.

When do the concerts start and finish?

The first shows on Friday begin at 6.00pm and finish at 12.30am; Saturday 8.30am until 12.30am (Saturday night); and Sunday, 8.30am until 5.00pm. These are the first show and last show times; not all stages run all of the time. Please see the detailed program for further details.

Accommodation

Is there festival camping?

You are invited to camp at Memorial Park for the event, adjacent to the Yungaburra Tennis Club Grounds, where there are portable hot showers and toilet facilities. Camping fee is $10 for the weekend, paid when purchasing tickets. Youths (13 -17) must camp with a ticket holding adult. Children (12 and under) camp free with a ticket holding adult. Camping is available ONLY to Festival ticket holders.

Where else can I stay?

There are a lot of options in town, but you need to make enquiries and bookings early. View Yungaburra Heritage Village Accommodation or contact the Yungaburra Visitor Information Centre for help.

At the Festival

Where is it held?

There are various venues at the main festival site in Maude Kehoe Park as well as around town in churches, halls and restaurants.

What goes on at the Festival?

The festival program includes local, national and international acts performing folk, acoustic roots, blues, jazz, world, country roots, bluegrass and workshops with performers. There is also comedy, spoken word, Poet’s Breakfasts, a Children’s Festival, street performers and a parade through town, plus craft and market stalls. In addition there is a Home Brew competition and workshops, and a Wellbeing Fair.

When do the gates open?

Gates open on Friday at 4.00pm and at 8.00am Saturday and Sunday.

Where can I park?

If you are staying in town, please consider walking to the Festival. There is a car park on the corner of Eacham Road and Fig Street; a fee is required and the spaces fill quickly. There is the usual parking on the streets of town, but please observe all signs, road closures, etc.

Can I leave the Festival Arena and come back in?

You certainly can, a festival wristband allows you to come and go as you please all weekend. Take the time to explore, see the street performers, markets and the venues around town.

What should I wear?

Weather in the Tablelands can be unpredictable all year round. Warm sunny days are usually on offer in October but be prepared for light rain.

What kind of seating is in the venues?

All concert venues have supplied, unallocated seating. Please feel free to bring your own camp chairs, blankets, pillows etc to venues in Maude Kehoe Park. All of the audience should be able to see the stage and as many as possible should be able to fit into the popular concerts.

Can I bring my dog?

Pets of any kind are not allowed on the festival site with the exception of guide dogs.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, certainly, but not alcohol.

Can I buy food at the Festival?

The Festival markets have an excellent range of food catering for all diets.

Is there a craft market this year?

Yes. There is an art and craft market held in Maude Kehoe Park for the duration of the festival. The highly popular Yungaburra Markets also coincide with the festival falling on the Saturday. They are held in the park across the main road (Gordon Atherton Road).

Can I bring my camera?

Yes, you may bring a camera, however, audio or video recording of concerts and workshops is not permitted.

What services are available for people with a disability?

The Festival is a One & All accessible event and provides facilities for people with a disability. There is wheelchair access to all venues.

How can I get to the Festival on public transport?

From Cairns you can take the Cairns/Kuranda/Atherton bus. Taxis are available from Atherton which is 10 minutes drive from Yungaburra.

Is there an ATM on site?

No, but there is an ATM located at the general store on Eacham Road.

Performing at the Festival

Can I busk?

Buskers are not booked by the Festival. There is no buskers competition. There is no busking allowed in the main festival area or at any of the venues. If you wish to busk in town you will need a current permit from the Tablelands Regional Council and appropriate public liability insurance.

Is there a blackboard/open stage?

Yes, check the Program page for details.

How do I apply to perform?

The festival accepts applications from 1 April each year. Applications are available online on the Participation page. Applications can be submitted online or posted.

I’ve made an application but haven’t heard anything back. What’s going on?

As indicated in the application guide, we will notify you of the success of your application by 31 August. We endeavour to respond to all applications but if you have not heard any feedback by this date, please contact the Program Director by emailing program@tablelandsfolkfestival.org

Volunteering at the Festival

How do I become a volunteer?

Tablelands Folk Festival like most festivals in Australia depends on volunteers. Each year over 80 people generously contribute their time and skills to our local Festival to make it happen and have a ball doing it. A special benefit for working four or more hours is an invitation to the Volunteers’ Party.
Volunteer applications are available online early to mid year. View updates on the Participation page.
Some work is done prior to the Festival or after, but most is done over the weekend. Volunteers can be venue assistants, work in ticketing, construction, work with performers, or work on the MC and stage manager team.

Do I get a free ticket for volunteering?

Volunteers who contribute 8 hours or more of work (depending on the job and the area) are entitled to a free ticket. You can volunteer from August via website. Early volunteers can take advantage of special benefits.

Craft Stall Holders

I would like to have a craft stall at the Festival, how do I arrange that?

Contact our stalls coordinator for more information by emailing stalls@tablelandsfolkfestival.org. View updates on the Participation page.

Food Vendors

I would like to bring my food stall to the Festival, how do I arrange that?

As Above, however, Food Stalls will need to be licensed and registered for a food premises operator with Tableland Regional Council and follow the Qld. Food Safety Standards which are available on the web at http://www.foodstandards.gov.au

AUDIO & LIGHTING PRODUCTION

I would like to supply audio/lighting/staging equipment for the Festival. Who do I talk to?

Please contact the Festival Director – director@tablelandsfolkfestival.org

Media

I am a journalist/photographer and I would like to cover the Festival.

Can I get accreditation?

As a courtesy, please contact the Festival Director – director@tablelandsfolkfestival.org – prior to the festival to arrange access, also to ensure accurate representation of the event.