With New Year’s Eve around the corner, a folk festival is being held down at a New South Wales town called Gulgong.

Called the Gulgong Folk festival, live folk music is offered in intimate venues amidst the backdrop of a town rich in gold mining history.

Playing at the festival is a well-known bush band called the BushWackers, who will be heading the festival.

With the majority of their music based on traditional folk and working songs from the early 20^th century, the band have incorporated Celtic instrumentals and contemporary original songs such as ‘Leave it in the Ground.’

Appearing alongside BushWackers is Bethany Jolly, a singer-guitarist from Brunswick Heads and Luke Robinson, who has a reputable bass voice and originates from Mullumbimby..

With a variety of workshops and market stalls available, the festival has plenty of entertainment to offer

The festival starts on the 29^th of December and finishes on the 31^st of December.

For further information, visit www.gulgongfolkfestival.net.au