Keep up to date with the latest news in the wider folk community, as well as up and coming events.
On April 25th 2025 renowned folk singer Kate Rusby released her highly anticipated new album, When They All Looked Up.
Lyrics and recorded examples of ten well known Traditional songs
Keeping it Scottish ScotStringNZ 2025 was held at the Bella Rakha Retreat in West Auckland from the 19th to the 26th of April, made possible by the support of the Walker Trust and Creative NZ.
The annual Hamsterfest at the Paeroa Racecourse. Easter 2025
We are pleased to announce the results of the performance awards held this year at the Wellington Folk Festival.
The Walker Trust Youth Performance Awards have been established with the goal of encouraging and supporting young musicians to learn and enjoy Traditional Folk Music
Tradfest is an annual celebration of traditional music from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In 2024, the Walker Trad Trust sponsored members of Vic Folk from Wellington to experience the music and camaraderie of Tradfest. Their participation in the festival was amazing.
