The Franklin Folk Club

18/02/2026

Arts Sector Consultation Wednesday 25th January at the Huon Valley Hub.
"The Tasmanian Live Performance Exchange (The Exchange) is a new not-for-profit organisation that has received funding from Arts Tasmania for the development and delivery of a bold 10-year plan for Tasmania’s professional theatre and live performance sector.

The Exchange has engaged expert consultants Jade Lillie and Lee Casey to develop the plan with us and they are beginning the process with an industry wide consultation.

We are looking for input from both organisations and individuals involved in the theatre and live performance sector

Your insights will help shape a roadmap that responds to the state’s unique strengths, challenges and opportunities, and supports a sustainable, connected and future-ready sector.

Can't get along?

We welcome everyone from the sector to contribute to this important initiative for the sector.
We would love you to either -
Attend an in person or online session with our consultants Jade and Lee; or fill in our sector survey:"
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKgn3NumOK2TX_ETKOaLBWZ_f8Bj6ft1Y29woP7xeF199eMw/viewform

https://events.humanitix.com/tlpxhuonville

Expert consultants Jade Lillie and Lee Casey will consult with individuals and organisations working in performing arts in the development of a 10-year plan.

24/01/2026

Dear folk music lovers,

We’re Where Water Meets (Yyan & Emily), and our hearts are still full after playing Cygnet Folk Festival this year. Sharing songs from our second album — and then meeting so many of you in the streets, hearing your stories, seeing those teary eyes — was deeply moving. Moments like that remind us why we do this. 💚

We’re now in the final week of our Pozible campaign for Album #2, with $10k still to raise to cover the real costs of making an album — paying our wonderful guest artists, sound engineer, and album artist.

Independent music only exists because of grassroots support. If you’re able to help, you can:
Pre-order the album or grab some merch
Or simply share this post — it truly helps

You can also now support us with a tax-deductible donation (over $2) via our lovely friends at The Bowerbird Collective:
https://bowerbirdcollective.org/support/

If donating this way (they’re a DGR1 charity listed with the ACNC), please email [email protected]
to let them know your donation is intended to support Where Water Meets. You’ll receive a tax receipt, and the funds will be added to our Pozible campaign.

https://www.pozible.com/profile/where-water-meets

Thank you for walking this road with us — it means more than we can say. 🌊✨
With love,
Yyan & Emily
Where Water Meets

24/10/2025

Have a listen to Hold Everything Lightly ✨
Thankyou Isabel Rumble for another beautiful sound journey 🙏

It is with the greatest pleasure that I let Hold Everything Lightly go into the world 🪶✨

You can now listen anywhere you choose 🌿 I hope it offers moments of reflection and heart connection.

Don’t miss the magic of these songs shared in person for the first time, book tickets to my upcoming shows around the country! ✨✨✨

🌕✨🌿🐚🌀🕯️💫🌹🪶🌑

Hold Everything Lightly journeys through ten songs of initiation into womanhood and love, returning always to the heart’s voice.

says “Hold Everything Lightly is that rare record that feels like a conversation with the soul….

… It asks nothing of you but stillness – to listen, to breathe, to let go. As Rumble herself says,

…the heart knows.”

🌿💫🌿💫🌿💫🌿

My deepest gratitude to…
| Production, mixing, recording
| Recording
| Bass
| Pedal Steel
| Cello
Kim Rosen at New Jersey | Mastering
Elise Idiens of | Photography
| the most beautiful cocooning space
Michael at | Publicity

🌿💫🌿💫🌿💫🌿

This project happened at Djiringanj Country, Yuin Nation, Far South Coast NSW, Australia and was supported by and

Upcoming tour proudly supported by

06/10/2025

The Franklin Folk Club returns soon, with showcases at the Palais and warm evenings by the fire at . A time ago, we asked the Community what brings you to the Folk Club at the Palais, these are some of the beautiful heartwarming reasons you support live music in the Huon Valley.

Without you cheering the Artists on, you the generous caring and supportive Huon Valley Community, we wouldn't be able to to do what we do!
Thankyou for the years of joy we've shared so far, and we look forward to many more years of joy ahead, sharing good music, food and company

❤️ 🎶 see you in Franklin soon! Dates to come...

02/10/2025

School holidays, rainy weather, bored kids with energy to burn looking for fun? Bring the family to the Palais in Franklin this Sunday where the kids take over the dance floor 😊

NATIONAL TOUR DATES 💨
See you there?!?!?! (Link to tix 👆👇)
Our new album ‘Brain Fart’ (air)drops on July 11.

02/10/2025

Looking forward to the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail 🎨

01/10/2025

Another fantastic movie at the Palais this Sunday!

This Sunday at the Franklin Palais Theatre we will be showing "The Penguin Lessons" with doors open at 6pm and the movie getting underway at 6:30pm.

The Penguin Lessons is a captivating and uplifting comedy-drama that tells the true story of Tom Michell, a young English teacher who, in 1976, finds himself adrift in Argentina until a chance encounter with a penguin changes everything. When Tom rescues a bedraggled, oil-covered penguin from a Patagonian beach, naming it Juan Salvador, he embarks on an unexpected journey of friendship that brings joy and meaning to his life. Set against the vibrant yet turbulent backdrop of Argentina’s political unrest, this film blends humour and heart, showing how one small act of kindness can ripple through a community, inspiring students and locals alike with its charm and hope.

This delightful tale invites audiences to witness the magic of an extraordinary bond between man and penguin, filled with moments of laughter, tenderness, and resilience. As Tom navigates the challenges of teaching at a boarding school and caring for his feathered companion, The Penguin Lessons reveals the transformative power of connection, proving that even in the darkest times, love and compassion can light the way. With breathtaking scenery and a story that celebrates the beauty of unlikely friendships, this film is a feel-good experience that will leave you smiling and inspired, perfect for anyone who believes in the healing power of unexpected adventures.

"This heartwarming film adaptation of The Penguin Lessons captures the charm of a teacher's bond with a rescued penguin in 1970s Argentina, blending humour, friendship, and a touch of political unrest for a delightful and moving story."

"A feel-good gem, The Penguin Lessons movie brings to life the quirky tale of a grumpy English teacher and his adorable penguin companion, weaving hope, humour, and healing against the backdrop of a turbulent Argentina."

Rated PG. Running time 1 hour and 51 minutes.

$5 entry. Doors open at 6pm, movie commences at 6:30pm.

Bar is open as usual. Bring a plate to share with everyone at interval if you can.

Please let everyone know about this community event because without community support the movie nights can't continue.