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PLEASE NOTE
A number of the regular clubs will be in holiday mode so may not be on in late December or January. Check with the contact before going.
 Thursday 20th December
-- Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (monthly, 3rd Thursday)
7:30PM until about 10:00PM
True North Compass Building Childcare Centre, 869 Connolly Drive, Merriwa, Western Australia (parking lot entrance: Jenolan Way)
The next Merriwa Acoustic Music Club meeting is 20 December at 7:30 PM.
It’s kinda close to Christmas, but maybe far enough away that it won’t clash with people’s ‘Yuletide’ plans?
It was great to see everyone last time (15 November) at our club. We had over 40 folks attend, which is just really great. As per usual, we had a big verity of music --guitars, ukuleles, banjolele, banjo, bandoneon, concertina, and autoharps. Several bits of news to mention:
1. We have continued collecting info on who plays what instrument, who sings, what kind of music people like, and who would like to find jam partners. Hopefully, in the next little while we can begin facilitating people getting together to play a few songs.
2. On our next meeting, we will be led by Peter, Keith, and Arthur on the song “City of New Orleans.” It should be rollicking good fun because as you know if you’ve come to Merriwa before…. these guys are really good musicians and singers.
3. A heads up! This time we will be collecting a $5/person fee to help pay for the venue rental, tea, and biscuits. This was voted on and approved by folks present at the October meeting and will be implemented this next time. I reckon, though, that if you are a bit skint you can still get in!
4. We keep getting great comments on how much everyone likes Merriwa and how much they appreciate the evenings. Yeah, it does take some work to organize things. But the reason it is good at Merriwa is because of the people who come to play, sing, listen, and just sit and tap their feet. It has been truly a lovely group of people coming, with someone new showing-up each time. Thanks!
Really hope you can come on 20 December and help us keep flying high. Please spread the word about Merriwa and maybe bring your musical friends along.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Kindest Regards - Oakyfolky
The focus of this club is sharing acoustic music together, growing creatively, and later perhaps performing community service. Acoustic instrumentalists of all levels, ages, and styles (folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock, etc.) are surely welcome and encouraged. Poets, dancers, singers, story-tellers also welcome. Generally the format will be a sing-around the circle with everyone getting a chance to add a song or performance. Then learning a new song together.
Contact: Oakyfolky@msn.com with questions or comments
Friday 21st Dec 2018
-- Mundaring Folk ‘n’ Blues (Monthly 3rd Friday - Check 1st)
Seasons greetings one and all! A quick reminder there is no club this Friday (21st Dec). Our next meet is Jan 18th 2019 but more on that later.
For now we would like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone, audience and performers alike, for the support given over the year and to wish you all a safe, happy Christmas and best wishes for the new year.
We look forward to your company again and to presenting what we feel will be a fresh format.
Check out the website – http://www.mfnbc.iinet.net.au
23rd December
-- Matildas Music Club (twice monthly 2nd & 4th Sunday - Check 1st)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club - 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
Monday 24th December
-- English Music Session (2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome
The English Music Session has been going for about 4 years, starting at the Moon and Sixpence, and now residing (ironically) at The Irish Club in Subiaco. After a short break it will resume Monday 8 October.
It is an open-to-all session - - bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
2nd and 4th Monday evening - start 7:00 pm Irish Club, Townshend Rd. Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Thursday, 10 January 2019
-- The Fremantle Writers' Block (monthly, 2nd Thursday)
Starts 7.30
Clancy's Fish Pub
Great songs, No door charge, Meals available
https://www.facebook.com/events/
Friday 11th January
-- Wanneroo Folk Club (2nd Friday Monthly)
First Club night of the year will be either a Come all Ye or a singaraound. More info soon.
$10 ($8 WAFF Members)
Email: John Ralph
Web: www.wafolk.org.au
Sunday 13th January
-- Matildas Music Club (twice Monthly)
Open mic music club.
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Music starts 2 pm.
Claremont Bowling Club - 64 Bay view Terrace Claremont.
Plenty of parking. Drinks at club prices.
Entry $5.00
contact 9271 1018 or 9284 2512.
-- Contra Dance (Monthly)
The dancing is 2-5pm
St Margaret's Church Hall, 58 Tyrell St, Nedlands WA 6009
Contra dance is quite popular around the world, and is a social dance that is a sort of mixture of square dance, English/Scottish dance, and some others. It is an easy dance to learn, and fun for all ages, with no partners or experience required to come along. Bring a water bottle, wear light casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Or just come and listen to the great music and watch the swirling dancers.
Dates for the remaining 2018 contra dances will be 2nd Sundays through to December
www.facebook.com/groups/perthcontra (you need to log in)
More info: Steven Janowiecki steven.janowiecki@gmail.com 0422 718 220
http://www.facebook.com/perthcontra
Thursday 14th January
-- SHANTY CLUB (2nd Monday monthly)
at 19:30 Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle, 51 Cantonment street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
The irresistable song of the Siren calls you back to the SHANTY CLUB. First the Shanteasers and now She Shants. There's a revolution going on! or... is it a mutiny? Of course the Lost Quays will manfully weather the storm and try to keep the shanty club ship on an even keel. What could go wrong? Come on down to Clancy's for a rollicking good evening of shanties. Community singing at its best! All are welcome.
-- English Music Session (2nd and 4th Monday)
All welcome
The English Music Session has been going for about 4 years, starting at the Moon and Sixpence, and now residing (ironically) at The Irish Club in Subiaco.
It is an open-to-all session - - bring along your instruments and tunes and join in, listen, learn, teach English country music (mainly).
2nd and 4th Monday evening - start 7:00 pm Irish Club, Townshend Rd. Subiaco
No charge (and very reasonable drinks prices!)
Contact Terry Sweet 0413 800 020 terrysweet47@gmail.com
Friday 18th January 2019
-- Mundaring Folk ‘n’ Blues (Monthly 3rd Friday
We look forward to your company again and to presenting what we feel will be a fresh format.
Check out the website – http://www.mfnbc.iinet.net.au
Sunday 20th January
-- Jackadder's Music Club
Note the new start time 2:30 pm
Come along and enjoy our first show at for 2019.
Venue: Community of Christ, cnr. Lombardy Ave and Elmwood Street
Cost: $12 Children free
Contact Carmel 0412777061 for more info.
Please note there will be no concert in January. Jackadder's starts up again on Sunday February 17th.
Friday 1st Febrauary 2019
-- HILLS FOLK CLUB (monthly, 1st Friday)
Special Guest from UK is concertina player Steve Turner.
Come and enjoy the music at the Hills Folk Club at 8pm at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie. Admittance $10
Contact Pauline Tonkin 92916026 / paulinekevin@bigpond.com
1-4 March 2019
-- Nannup Music Festival
Nannup Music Festival is an event that brings community together. People come from near and far to immerse in a Weekend Of Discovery.
Our 30th Birthday is for us, something to celebrate. 30 years of festivals, created by a tiny not for profit community organisation. Run by the community, for the community. This community swells over the festival, where thousands come to little Nannup for a memorable weekend of music and more.
To celebrate our 30 years we will be bringing some of the favourites back, whether from the early days like Bernard Carney and Ballpoint Penguins or from over the years, like Eric Bogle, Neil Murray and Loren Kate. We have more recent favourites returning, like Southern River Band, Bec Sandridge and Mathas. Then of course there are those to be discovered; and we will leave these for you to find...
Another celebration that we will share over our 30th Festival, is our new Home. Yes, Nannup Music Club Inc are now proud home owners. We have been fortunate to secure a loan allowing us to purchase a property within our festival site! Here we house our offices, workshop and storage space and our new 'Secret Garden' venue. It is truly wonderful having a space to work, create and call 'home'. Please pop in and see what we are creating and share in our birthday celebrations.
So, 30 years and a new home... it feels like big steps in where our dreams and visions are going and we really believe that it's the wholeheartedness of our event, its creation, its punters, supporters, performers and volunteers that together have helped us get there.
Nannup Music Festival is created and experienced in love and this is something we all share over each Labour Day long weekend. It's a weekend to come as you are, alone or with loved ones, young or old, and have fun. Listen to great music, meander along the river, eat delicious food, take part in a workshop, wander the festival stalls and the shops in town, play in the park, camp in the bush, swim in a water hole, busk on the streets; whatever you love about a weekend away, we are sure you will find in your weekend at the Nannup Music Festival.
Nannup Music Festival
15 to 17 March
-- Tony Backhouse
Singing with Soul, Inspirational a cappella workshop in Black Gospel and related styles.
Tony is a fantastic teacher of Afro-American Gospel music. He facilitates workshops in New Zealand, Australia and internationally and has a impressive ability to inspire other people. Come and share a soul-tingling weekend of singing with Tony!!
www.tonybackhouse.com
Beacon Yoga Centre, 151 South St, Beaconsfield.
Friday 7.30 – 9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 – 3.00pm.
Weekend ticket - $175/ $155
Friday - $25/ $20
Saturday or Sunday - $95/$85
People are welcome to come for the Friday introductory session, just one day or the whole weekend.
Booking - contact Gyan gya42@yahoo.com 0415 995 121
19 – 21 April 2019
-- Albany International Folk’ n Shanty Festival
Albany International Folk’ n Shanty Festival is Free!
The purpose of the event is to celebrate international maritime folk music and history. We also recognise the huge health benefits of singing and will be raising money for worthwhile men’s health charities.
Folk and Shanty music is participative so you will hear people joining in with familiar songs and see collaboration between groups of musicians. There will also be workshops and talks to help people who want start their own groups.
Shanty singing has become a massive phenomenon in Europe and North America with huge festivals attended by tens of thousands of people. The reason is simple. It’s easy, fun and makes you feel good.
We hope that you come to Albany and enjoy the music and the beautiful south coast of WA
31 May – 3 June 2019
-- Denmark Festival of Voice
A celebration of the power and beauty of the human voice…
The Denmark Festival of Voice is an intimate festival, held every year over the WA Day long weekend in the beautiful south coastal town of Denmark, Western Australia. Every year hundreds of people come together to watch, listen, learn, laugh, share their stories and sing their hearts out.
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