The 2023 version of the Regina Folk Fest featured large names like Alan Doyle and Allison Russell.
This yr’s competition is the 52nd of its type, which featured large identify acts but in addition native bands.
“We all grew up in the Regina music scene, it’s always been a fun place to like check out, learn about new bands, watch your friends play,” mentioned Nick Faye, a Regina native singer-songwriter from the band Nick Faye and the Deputies, who carried out on the competition.
“It’s great to see local bands, new bands, discover new music, and also see your favourite local bands maybe play bigger stages than they usually do,” he mentioned.
“I’ve been coming to folk fest since I was a little kid, so obviously just folk music and that whole scene has really been imbedded in my childhood,” mentioned one competition goer.
“Growing up and for me its really just monumental of just community and coming together and great vibes.”
