The annual Wellington Folk Festival is organised by The Wellington Regional Folk Foundation – an Incorporated Society and Registered Charity run by a committee of volunteers who seek to bring you the best of folk music and dance to Wellington every Labour Weekend.

For the annual sub of $1 (yes only one) anyone can become a member of the Foundation and as a member, elect the committee who have the serious responsibility of organising the festival.

So, if you want to influence who does this (or maybe even stand for election to the committee and get involved directly) you can join the outgoing committee and other Members of the Foundation for the AGM.

Where:           ETCO Training Centre, Level 1, 145 Thorndon Quay, Wellington

When:            Sunday, March 1st at 4pm

If you are not a member already you can pay your sub and have full speaking and voting rights at the meeting on the day.

Jenny Kilpatrick  (Secretary)

Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey about the 2014 festival – what was right and what needs some improvement.

We received 91 responses, which is just fantastic. Take a bow, all those of you who took the time to give us your feedback.

The committee has had a chance to do an initial review of the responses and discuss the key messages, which include:

• making the Balladeer bigger to give more space for those wanting to eat as well as those wanting to listen to music.
• a mixed range of responses to whether or not you’re happy to pay more to have key overseas guests, themed concerts and the small marquee
• some comments on the facilities and catering.

The Committee will shortly be looking at the guest proposals for the 2015 festival and, when doing so, we will factor your feedback into the decisions that we make.

Thanks again for helping us to understand what’s important to you all.