Entertainment
5 October, 2025
Songs to suit all tastes
CELEBRATE music, community and connection in the heart of the Tablelands at the Tablelands Folk Festival in Yungaburra.
Set amongst heritage buildings, lakes and rainforest, the festival weekend of music, markets and magic features over 50 local and national acts across genres.
From folk to rock, blues to swing, jazz to comedy – plus a poets’ breakfast, kids fest, workshops, a songwriters’ competition and a grand parade.
Organiser Bronwyn Jijuluru Hodgkins encourages everyone to put on their party vibe and get down and boogie in the community hall on the Friday and Saturday nights to the sounds of some of the most exciting dance bands in Australia and beyond.
“Yungaburra Hotel comes alive all weekend with non-stop music from some of the finest musicians you’ll see in 2025,” she said.
“Whether it’s the quieter pub ballroom or the up-tempo excitement of the big bands out on the garden stage, there’s something for every musical taste.
“Head up to the Platypus Bakehouse for morning tea or lunch and Nick’s Restaurant for lunch or dinner all weekend with a side plate of great live music. This year we celebrate three new festival venues.
“The Wallaby Eco Lodge will host the ‘Satdy Sesh’ from 2pm until 5pm Saturday, out on the lawn with three great festival acts, food and drinks aplenty.
“Café Calabash, formerly Quincan Café, swings into action from Saturday morning boasting a full program all weekend. Great food and great atmosphere with a special festival menu.
“And from 7pm Friday onwards, Mr Belson, formerly Whistlestop Café, will boast music and platters and a great wine selection for a get together with friends and live music to soothe the soul.
“Our festival fringe stage celebrates local community groups and incorporates a number of ‘chalk board’ sessions, giving you the opportunity to strut your stuff.
“The kaleidoscope stage features up and coming performers and something special for our little ones as part of the legendary Kids Fest.
“The McGinty’s Irish Bar TFF songwriter’s competition is open to emerging and more experienced songwriters with substantial prizes including a recording package. Entries are now open.”
Volunteer applications are also open right now.
“We are looking forward to adopting you into the festival family,” Ms Hodgkins.
“Throughout the entire township of Yungaburra, come together in the spirit of creativity and joyful community to swap yarns, songs and smiles,” she said.
The event is on 24-26 October. Visit www.bit.ly/3Iz7MQR for tickets and more details.
