Port Philip Dance Festival 2026
Following the success of the one day, 2025 festival, the 2026 Port Phillip Dance Festival will be held over five days commencing Thursday evening, 2nd April and ending around 5.00pm Monday 6th April. Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall Melway ref. 50B8
Refreshments - tea and coffee at breaks BYO food or use local cafes. |
Woolshed Ball
The Billabong Band is the Victorian Folk Music Club's own performance group and is probably the longest established band in Australia playing traditional music for Bush / Colonial dances and for concerts. The line-up is variable and depends on which musicians are available at the time. An evening of dancing in the traditional style, featuring great live music.
Camberwell Uniting Church Hall Melway ref. 59J1
BYO Mug and plate for supper to share Tea and Coffee provided |
A 'Round Robin' session is for singing, playing, reciting or story telling. We all take turns to perform in a supportive atmosphere, or you can just watch and/or join in as you wish. You may suggest an item for everyone to join in. Audience welcome.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Ernie Gruner (Violin, mandolin, vocals ) and Phil Carroll (accordion, vocals, ney ) play Gypsy, Klezmer, Turkish, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music which range from soulful to wild. They’ve both studied overseas, and played and recorded together in larger bands (Klezmeritis, Yalla!, Flirting Mazurkas). They’ve studied overseas in Montreal, Istanbul, New York, Cracow and Budapest, and recorded 2 CDs. Australian concerts include several National Folk Festivals, the National Multicultural Festival, Fairbridge Festivals, Cygnet Festivals, Yackandandah festivals, Newstead and Mt Beauty festivals, The Boite.
Multi-faceted singer Julia Michelle is an emerging presence on the Australian folk scene, drawing on a rich background in theatre, cover bands, choral and church music. With a voice equally at home across genres, she brings a distinctive folk sensibility to everything she sings, weaving together Celtic airs, country storytelling, traditional ballads and contemporary folk songs.
Her clear, expressive voice is her hallmark, accompanied by guitar, piano and harp. Julia is also an active member of Melbourne’s folk community, performing regularly at open mics and blackboard sessions, and playing with the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club.
Following the release of her folk album Rathlin Island, Julia continues to develop her sound as both a solo artist and in collaboration with duo “Rob & Jules”. she brings warmth, musicianship and a genuine love of folk music to every stage.
VFMC Monthly Concert
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.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Following the success of the one day, 2025 festival, the 2026 Port Phillip Dance Festival will be held over five days commencing Thursday evening, 2nd April and ending around 5.00pm Monday 6th April.
The festival will include 7 dances, 6 live bands and 2 dance workshops. Select a programme item for full details:
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Refreshments - tea and coffee at breaks BYO food or use local cafes.
The official site of the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated (Reg No A2511Y) ABN 28 668 156 704
Last modified: February 16 2026 04:06.
