Folk fest adds acts to lineup, opens volunteer registration

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The Winnipeg Folk Festival has added six diverse acts to its 2025 lineup.

They include Vancouver indie pop-act Peach Pit, Brooklyn alt-pop outfit The Lone Bellow, American singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin, L.A.-based Cambodian psych-rock band Dengue Fever, North American klezmer supergroup The Black Sea Station, local folk fusion trio SAND, and Scandinavian folk quintet VÍÍK.

“We believe this year’s lineup truly embodies what the festival has always been about — discovering diverse indie artists from home and around the world,” said Chris Frayer, artistic director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival in a media release.

“We always add a few bands after the initial lineup announcement to round out the music and bring in as many diverse genres and artists as possible. We’re excited about these new additions and the overall lineup. We can’t wait for our folkies to enjoy them in July.” 

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Registration for both the volunteer program and the 2025 Young Performers Program is now open at winnipegfolkfestival.ca.

The 50th edition of the Winnipeg Folk Festival runs July 10-13 at Birds Hill Provincial Park.