The Yuin Folk Club Inc is a nonprofit incorporated association and registered charity based on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1995 by local residents of Cobargo and the surrounding region, the club is dedicated to promoting and presenting folk music, dance, and folk culture, with a focus on the diverse aspects of folk and roots music in Australia[1][2][3].

History and Background

The club received permission to use the name "Yuin" from local Yuin Elders, with the support of Aunty Eileen Morgan (deceased), a respected Yuin Elder who strongly supported the club. The Yuin Folk Club acknowledges the Djiringanj people of the Yuin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which the club operates and its major events are held. It also supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart, reflecting its commitment to Indigenous cultural recognition and reconciliation[1].

In 1996, the Yuin Folk Club organised the first Cobargo Folk Festival, which it continues to produce annually. The festival showcases folk, roots, and acoustic music and claims to be one of the region’s leading folk music events[1][5].

Activities

The Yuin Folk Club’s main activities include:

• Organising the annual Cobargo Folk Festival, featuring local, national, and international folk and roots musicians.
• Hosting an annual concert series to present folk music performances throughout the year.
• Supporting music education and cultural development in Cobargo and the wider region.
• Assisting in local community recovery efforts following the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires.

The club’s programming reflects Aboriginal and multicultural elements of folk music, celebrating the cultural diversity within the Australian folk scene[1][2][3].

Membership

Membership to the Yuin Folk Club is open to individuals and families, with a fee structure that includes a modest annual subscription. Members receive benefits such as an e-newsletter and discounted tickets to concerts organized by the club[1].

Governance and Charity Status

The Yuin Folk Club Inc is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), with up-to-date charity reporting. It operates as a not-for-profit organisation, reinvesting revenues from its events and activities to support its cultural and community objectives[3][4].

This summary reflects the Yuin Folk Club’s ongoing role in fostering folk culture and community engagement in southeastern New South Wales through its dedicated support for folk music and related cultural expressions.

[1] https://cobargofolkfestival.com/yuin-folk-club/ [2] https://begavalley.nsw.gov.au/community-directory/organisation.asp?id=21&m=p&org=CSD-SUG-85-70-51 [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/7e81b78b-3aaf-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/7e81b78b-3aaf-e811-a95e-000d3ad24c60/people [5] https://cobargofolkfestival.com/home/