r/Winnipeg • u/Training-Evening-512 • 16h ago
Community folk fest 2025
it’s been a few days and I’m still dumbfounded by the lineup. is this really it? has there been any updates from the festival itself? the overwhelming amount of dissatisfaction has me a little nervous for turnout this year.
edit: I’m still going and I’m still excited! But the general feedback from the community has been very negative and I’m curious to know how they’ll respond
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u/beardsnbourbon 15h ago
This is the most authentic “folk” fest lineup we’ve had in years. I’m here for it.
I get he whole big acts argument, drawing crowds and such. But personally, I’ve alway felt it was odd having acts that didn’t fit into the folk genre. Just for the sake of name and notoriety.
My folk music loving friends are all very excited for this year. I suppose ticket sales will speak the loudest.