Autumn DanceStatus: Full dance programme now available on the details page.
Blackberry Jam has performed for dances to the delight of many, many thousands of groups and organisations over the past 15 years. An evening of dancing in the traditional style, featuring great live music.
Box Hill Community Arts Centre Melway ref. 47D11
BYO Mug and plate for supper to share Tea and Coffee provided |
Annual General Meeting 2025 Full details pending Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall Melway ref. 50B8
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From now on, Sessions will be held at the Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall.
This will be a special 'theme' or workshop event. Details yet to be announced. Audience welcome.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Concert venue
Concerts are now held at the Senior Citizens Hall, Ringwood East.
Geoffrey Graham is a unique Australiana performer.He creates a package of Dinkum Entertainment by combining comedy, bush poetry, and music. His entertainment from those good old days where men were men, and women were bloody hard workers and sheep were ....well sheep.
Geoffrey is joined by the remarkable Phil Lester - legendary Celtic performer. (Following the success of Geoffrey & Phil working together at the Maldon festival in 2023). Phil is an accomplished guitarist/mandolin player(and many instruments in between). He has been a troubadour of the Folk music scene for many years and been instrumental in the development of several folk clubs within Victoria as well as the Alex Legg Memorial Foundation.
The Newport Bush Orchestra is a community based music group founded in 2006 by Greg O'Leary. Since Greg's retirement the NBO has been run by Dave Isom. It plays Australian traditional dance music, songs and stories from our Anglo/ Celtic heritage. The Bush Orchestra welcomes beginner players and encourages playing by ear although music readers are also welcome. As membership expands, the variety of gigs grows. Recent performances include a Family Bush Dance for Barwon Heads Fine Music, The Highland Gathering at Seaworks, Williamstown, playing again for Hobson's Bay International Friendship Association, Daylesford Show plus several performances at Williamstown Band Rotunda with many more on the calendar.
VFMC Monthly Concert
Admission charges from Feb 2024, VFMC members $11, Concession $13, General Admission $15.
The format of the night will be:
7.45 Concert starts
7:45pm to 8:15pm Spot Acts
8.15pm to 8.45pm Support Act
8.45pm to 9.00pm Supper
9:00pm to 10.00pm Main Act,
Enquiries: please contact Maree at concerts@vfmc.org.au.
This event will be live in the hall only. Admission by Humanitix ticket or cash or card at the door.
A recording of the concert will be posted on YouTube .
Tickets for recording $5 members, $6 non members available on Humanitix.
The YouTube link will be emailed to ticket holders a day or two after the concert.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
The VFMC has a family bush dance on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January). Dances are called so these events are suitable for all ages. A different band is featured each month and everyone is welcome.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Light supper provided. A plate to share would be appreciated.
No alcohol please.
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Last modified: June 17 2024 06:35.
