National Folk Festival 2009 - Young Performer Nomination

Early in 2008 an agreement was negotiated with the Artistic Director of the National Folk Festival for a promising young act at the 2008 Fleurieu Folk Festival to be awarded a scholarship to attend masterclasses and perform at youth showcase concerts at the 2009 National Folk Festival in Canberra. We are pleased to announce that the nomination has been awarded to Sarah McGuire.

Sarah is a gifted young (20y.o.) singer/guitarist performing songs primarily from the American folk tradition but also some contemporary Australian, e.g Missy Higgins, The Waifs. Influences: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Tom Paxton, Woody Guthrie and other early American folk singers. Sarah is naturally talented with an endearing personality and developing stage persona. It is considered she would benefit greatly from masterclasses (Songwriting recommended) and the experience of performing at showcase concert(s) at the National Folk Festival. She has a bright future with appropriate encouragement, guidance and fostering. Sarah has also donated performances at promotional & fundraising events for the Fleurieu Folk Festival, is appreciative of any opportunities offered and is a positive influence on her peer age group.

Congratulations to Sarah on her nomination and we wish her every success in her musical career!