Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs of the Stiff Gins.
THE tiny town of Cygnet will come alive today as thousands of music fans roll in for the 31st annual Cygnet Folk Festival.
More than 110 acts are set to perform during the weekend of the festival, a timely distraction for Tasmanians left tired and traumatised by bushfires this week.
Festival artistic director Erin Collins is expecting record crowds in excess of 6000, with pre-sale tickets well up on last year and commercial accommodation booked out months ago, although some campsites are still available.
"We're hoping that people will want a little break from all the dramas that have been going on and will come down and enjoy themselves," she said.
This year's program has a strong indigenous element, with highlights to include performances by "the voice of the Australian desert", multilingual singer and guitarist Frank Yamma, and the female duo Stiff Gins (Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs).
Festival organisers have also joined the fundraising effort to support people affected by the bushfires.
Patrons will be able to make contributions at several concerts, and musicians have donated items for a music lovers' raffle.
Money raised at tomorrow night's Festival Cabaret concert at Carmel Hall was originally to be donated to the Mines Victims and Clearance Trust but the trust has asked that the money go to bushfire victims instead.
kane.young@news.com.au
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