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Welcome to Victoria’s Longest Running Folklore Club
A Consort of Concertinas
31st January 2026 1.00pm until 2.30pm

Do you know that the Concertina was invented around 1829 by Sir Charles Wheatstone? Small, light and easy to transport, in their heyday these hardy little instruments made their way on board sailing ships, along the bush tracks of Australia, to the camps, the shanties and the dance halls of many a gold mining settlement. World Concertina Day marks Wheatstone's birth on 6th February 1802. You are invited to a Concert of Concertinas where the versatility of these instruments will be on display.

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Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall

Melway ref. 50B8

Martyn Wyndham-Read - House Concert
5th March 2026 7.00pm until 10.00pm

The VFMC is delighted to present well known and popular British folk singer Martyn Wyndham-Read, as part of perhaps his last tour of Australia.
This event is a house concert to be held in Park Orchards. A light supper will be provided.
It is a private event not being publicly advertised. The location will be advised to all ticket holders by email, a couple of days prior to the concert.
Parking is available but limited. Car pooling is encouraged. Please arrive from 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
Martyn has toured Australia on numerous occasions previously. In the sixties, he spent time living and working in Australia. It was then that he heard, first-hand, the old songs sung by some of the station hands. He became captivated by these songs and their history and origin.

Private House

Our Regular Activities

Next Session
'Round Robin' Session
20th January 2026 7.30pm until 9.15pm

Sessions are now at the Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall.

VFMC session in full swing

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

Next Concert
Concert
10th February 2026 7.45pm until 10.00pm

Concert venue
Concerts are now held at the Senior Citizens Hall, Ringwood East.


Featuring:

Tracey Roberts and Christina Green

Tracey Roberts and Christina Green

Tracey Roberts & Christina Green 
These two exceptional singer-songwriters and musicians will perform on stage together delivering a diverse repertoire of their original material with strong visual lyrics, harmonies and excellent musicianship.
Tracey Roberts is an accomplished and versatile singer-songwriter-pianist from the Dandenong Ranges outside of Melbourne. Her jazz-infused folk-pop style original songs comprise musical chordings tinted with blues, cabaret and neo-classical influences.  
Christina Green is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist.  She performs original songs in a contemporary folk idiom that draws on folk, folk-rock, blues, jazz and cabaret elements. 

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 8:45pm Spot Acts
8.45pm to 9.00pm Supper
9:00pm to 10.00pm Main Act,

Enquiries: please contact Maree at concerts@vfmc.org.au.

Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall

Melway ref. 50B8

Next Dances
Family Bush Dance
7th February 2026 7.30pm until 10.30pm

Updated ticket prices for 2026.


Featuring:

Borderline Kaylee

Borderline Kaylee

The VFMC has a family bush dance, normally 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.

The goals of the VFMC are:
Acknowledgement of Country

The VFMC acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where we meet, and supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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