Woodford Windown @ Noosa
Date of Event:
Friday 2nd January 2009
Event Details:
For those who can’t make the Woodford Festival and those who will still be in Woodford mode, the spirit and essence will be captured at a unique one day/night event organised by Noosa Junction Traders Association.
From 11am Friday, January 2, Noosa Junction will come alive with an array of activities including a major one-day busking and chalk art competition (with $2,500 cash and other prizes), 12 family friendly interactive workshops, poetry, late night shopping, and more.
The evening will culminate in a five-hour, non-stop celebration concert (“A taste of Woodford”) at The J.
Commencing with Firetree (a four piece band featuring Dale Buchan and Josie Cubis), the three busking finalists will then perform their winning acts. With comedy from Alan Glover (12 year veteran of the festival), and a sprinkle of poetry and magic, patrons will be then in for a real treat to hear some of Woodford’s best.
Mamadou Diabate (world respected Kora player from Mali) will perform solo then come together with Jeff Lang (virtuoso guitarist, dynamic songwriter and startingly unique performer), and Bobby Singh (outstanding Tabla wizard) where east meets west in a rare performance.
The concert will then morph into a dance party mixture of light and sound featuring PQM (A hip hop legend, having produced over 10 albums in his native New York), improvising with outstanding local musicians on didgeridoo, violin, flute, and keys.
Concert tickets will be $45 for the full evening, and $20 for the dance party. Tickets are on sale at The J (Box Office or online) now. Book early to avoid disappointment.