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Brisbane Folk History Project, 61 Hamilton Road Moorooka,
Q 4102
All
participants in the Brisbane Folk History Project will have their contributions
acknowledged in the relevant productions of the project
(unless specifically
requested otherwise).
Please fill
out the ONLINE FORM
Fill in answers online and then press the 'Send us your answers" button
and your responses will be emailed to us
or
print the questions
from the pdf version and post responses
to the address above.
The more detail you can provide, the better (dates, venues, events,
people, band names, etc.). Most of these questions are geared towards people
who've been involved in the folk scene for a long time. If you are a more
recent "arrival", we are just as interested in your story - please do
respond! Everyone, PLEASE provide name and contact details for follow-up.
The Questions:
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How did you first become involved in the folk
scene? How did you find out it existed? What drew you in? What kept you
there?
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2.
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What did you do as a folkie (eg. singing,
playing instruments, dancing, teaching workshops, etc.) Who were your
influences? Who were your collaborators or mates in these activities?
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3.
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Can you describe the folk clubs you performed at or attended?
What were the venues like? The people? The music? (examples: The Folk
Centre, Folko, 291, The Barley Mow, The Red Brick, The Tar Pot, The
Caledonian Club, The Pod )
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4.
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Can you tell us about overseas artists
who have performed in Brisbane, and left a lasting impression?
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5.
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Can you describe any festivals, fairs,
trips or gatherings you participated in? (examples: The Moreton Bay Folk
Festival, Maleny Folk Festival, River Cruises, That Taromeo Trip)
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6.
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Can you tell us about relationships
between the Brisbane folk scene and other folk communities (eg. within
Queensland, interstate, international?)
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Please tell us about any bands you
performed with, or had a special interest in.
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8.
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Were you involved in the development of
the Queensland Folk Federation, or other groups dedicated to promoting folk
culture?
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9.
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Were you involved with any folk
publications?
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10.
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Did you participate in any dancing or
dance events (examples: Morris dancing, bush dancing, ceilidh)?
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11.
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Do any
particular moments stand out for you, as either:
- capturing
the spirit of that time and place
- representing
for you what "being a folkie" is all about
- a
key turning point or meaningful experience for you personally
- a key turning point for the Brisbane folk scene
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12.
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Can you tell us about what you are
CURRENTLY doing in the Brisbane folk scene?
(eg. performing, dancing, writing.)
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13.
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What are your thoughts about the Brisbane
folk scene today?
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14.
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What do you see as the future for the
Brisbane folk scene?
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If you could send one message to today's
Brisbane folkies, what would it be?
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16.
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Would you be willing to be interviewed on
video, for the BFHP DVD? If so, please provide your contact
details.
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17.
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Do you have any recordings that you would
be willing to have (legally) reproduced on the Brisbane Folk History CD? If
so, please mail to:
Mark Smith of Real Productsions. Phone Mark on 07-3349 7360 to arrange.
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18.
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Do you have any visual materials (eg.
photos, posters, album covers, publications) that you would be willing to
lend or donate to the project? If so, please mail to:
Brisbane Folk History Project, PO Box 6241 Fairfield Gardens, Q
4103,
or
or email Lonnie Martin.
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19.
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Are there any other comments you would
like to make?
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PLEASE SEND IN ALL MATERIALS,
WITH YOUR RESPONSES TO THIS QUESTIONNAIRE (IN ELECTRONIC
FORMAT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE)
Thank you very much for your participation. Your assistance with
this project is greatly valued and appreciated.
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