Country Arts SA recognises that we are living and creating on First Nations Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.
Clare Valley Carnival of Music will explore the globe with the rich sounds of Russian cabaret by Volya Russian Ensemble, haunting songs from merry-England by Folk-Rock group Spiral Dance, central American street music by Nice Verdes and African drumming by Ghana’s Bortier Okoe.
The carnival launches on Friday night with a special Candlelight Celtic Concert celebrating the formal cultural and historic links between the Clare Valley and County Clare in Ireland. The evening will feature Irish music and dance by the Jack Brennan and Friends Band and the ethereal sounds of harpist Siohban Owen with Irish themed food and drinks available.
Saturday’s line-up includes legendary singer-songwriter Eric Bogle (OAM), known for his masterpiece ‘The Band Played Waltzing Matilda’ and Fiona Boyes one of the world’s leading female Blues singers.
Local acts include Mid-North singer-songwriter Maggie Rutjens, The Shakers, Clare High School Students, Walter Ison and a debut performance by Courthouse Ladies Choir.
$60.00 week end Pass
$50/$45 Friday night
$30/25, Saturday Night only( after 6pm)
$30/25 Children under 16 are free.
For information about the Program of Events, Ticketing and Accommodation contact
Cherie Harvey
T 8849 2420
M 0414 836 574
HATS (Heritage, Arts and Traditions) is a not-for-profit Auburn based arts group with a mission to foster and promote cultural traditions in the region.
Country Arts SA recognises that we are living and creating on First Nations Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.