MFF 2006

Once more the Maldon Folk Festival has come and gone leaving thousands of happy folkies with two in particular going home smiling.
Rose Bygrave left with a brand new Washburn Rarewood guitar valued at $1200, donated by 'Muso's Stuff' in Bendigo and Washburn importers CMI.
http://www.musostuff.com/

As usual a very high standard was maintained by the finalists and all performers should be proud to have been selected.

The Maldon Minstrel Award was won by Ewan Cloonan from Healesville. The crowd called out for more following his performance on the main stage at the presentation of his trophy and voucher for a recording session at Bald Hill Studios in Carisbrook,.

This was the fifteenth running of the Roddy Read, the third year for the Minstrel Award and also the last year that founders Phil and Elaine Young will be involved in the organisation.

The contests WILL however continue with the baton having been passed to a most capable coodinator for coming years.

Watch this space in 2008 for details and updates to terms and conditions.

Phil Young

MFF 2008 Song Writing Competitions:
Entries are now open, and you have until September 12 to submit your material. Your entry must be RECEIVED by 12th of September 2008 to guarantee acceptance. You stand to win the chance to perform your song on the Main Stage at the Maldon Folk Festival on Sunday 2nd of November, as well as other great prizes including your very own trophy for your own mantle piece with your name engraved on the perpetual trophy as you take your place in Australian music history next to previous winners such as Tiffany Eckhart, Neil Robertson, Bruce Watson, Enda Kenny and Rose Bygrave. It's the Roddy Read Memorial Songwriting Awards' 16th year so enter and be a part of an important tradition. Read the terms and conditions carefully, put on your positive thinking caps and go for it! I look forward to meeting some of you at Maldon this year for the finals concert. Download PDF here *LATEST INFO* Well the 2008 Roddy Read Songwriting Awards is approaching it's conclusion. We had many fine entries and the first round judging panel has selected the finalists who will be performing at the Roddy Read finals concert at Derby Hill, Saturday, 1 November 2008, 2:00 PM. We are also delighted to announce that Muso’s Stuff is generously providing the fantastic prize - a Washburn Rarewood Guitar. Don't forget, registration for the Minstrel Awards takes place on Saturday November 1, first thing in the morning at the registration area. I'll be there at 8.30AM to register entrants. If you're having trouble spotting me, I'll be the short person with the bleary eyes and the possibly non-matching socks... The event itself is divided into two sessions: ROUND ONE Derby Hill Sunday, 2 November 2008 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ROUND TWO Derby Hill Sunday, 2 November 2008 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Once again, David Miller and his heroic team of helpers will be at the helm of the Minstrel Awards event. Look forward to getting up to Maldon for a wonderful festival and hope to see you at the Roddy Read Finals concert. Wendy
	Cheers for now Wendy Ealey

LAST YEAR . . . MFF 2007 Song Writing Competitions:
The 15th Roddy Read Memorial Songwriting Award, & The 3rd Maldon Minstrel Award for Singer/Songwriters Once more the Maldon Folk Festival has come and gone leaving thousands of happy folkies with two in particular going home smiling. Rose Bygrave left with a brand new Washburn Rarewood guitar valued at $1200, donated by 'Muso's Stuff' in Bendigo and Washburn importers CMI. http://www.musostuff.com/ As usual a very high standard was maintained by the finalists and all performers should be proud to have been selected. The Maldon Minstrel Award was won by Ewan Cloonan from Healesville. The crowd called out for more following his performance on the main stage at the presentation of his trophy and voucher for a recording session at Bald Hill Studios in Carisbrook,. This was the fifteenth running of the Roddy Read, the third year for the Minstrel Award and also the last year that founders Phil and Elaine Young will be involved in the organisation. The contests WILL however continue with the baton having been passed to a most capable coodinator for coming years. Watch this space in 2008 for details and updates to terms and conditions. Phil Young