This page is regularly updated with details of forthcoming folk music and dance events in Tasmania. This page is maintained as a free community service by the Folk Federation of Tasmania who accept no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of information supplied to us for listing on this page.
Check our Regular Events Page for details of regular events (dances, clubs and sessions) across the state.
See our Venues Page for information about some venues around the state.
AMERICAN TRAVELLERS’ CONTRA DANCE
HOT STRING BAND
SAT. 26 MAY ’12 7:30-11:30
Wesley Hall, 58 Melville St, Hobart
(5 mins walk from city centre)
As intrepid friends depart for American shores to discover new dances and tunes come and celebrate with some Contra and American-style dances. While the cat’s away….
The HOT String Band will provide lively traditional tunes to dance and listen to.
Contra dance is a lively, swingy, beginner-friendly dance style from the New England region of the USA that is very social and highly addictive.
We will do plenty of contra dances along with some American square sets, circle
mixers and couples’ dances and a dash of
Cajun to spice things up.
Tickets at the door:
$16/ $14 (conc.)/ $13 (mem.)/ $5 (u/14)
All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages welcome.
Dress and attitude: casual.
Please bring a plate of supper.
FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC
www.folktas.org
twinkle1sarah@gmail.com
0409 218 414
See also www.hotstringband.org
IRISH CEILIDH, SAT. 30th JUNE ‘12
7:30-11:30PM
WESLEY HALL, 58 MELVILLE ST, HOBART
(5 mins walk from city centre)
A night of lively Irish dancing with vibrant traditional music by
UISCE REATHA (Running Water)
Featuring Brian Owens, Heath Richardson, Peter Grubb, Mick Lynch, Billy Moore, Roy Newman and caller David Wanless
Lively dance demonstrations
Ceilidh and set dances taught
No dancing experience or partner required. All ages welcome.
Please bring a plate of supper
Tickets at the door:
$16/ $14 (conc.) / $13 (mem.) / $5
Dress: Casual or Irish.
Treat your feet and your ears!
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
www.folktas.org
twinkle1sarah@gmail.com
0409 218 414
Tartan Day Celebration, Devonport, Sat. 30th June
Burnie and Devonport Scottish Country Dancers
invite you to join with their
Tartan Day Celebration
An evening of fun, food, dance, live music and craic.
Featuring again this year the celtic band Talus
There will be a mix of easy ceilidh (bush) dances with some Scottish Country Dances, but if you don’t dance at all – still come!
Devonport Uniting Church Hall, bottom end of Steele St, Devonport
Saturday June 30th, 7.30pm
Entry cost: $10 adult, $5 children – includes a fine supper
Don’t forget to wear some tartan!
For more information contact: Trina 6437 1195; Rosemary 6435 7515; Graham 0418 142 931; tassiecelt@mac.com
Patrons: The Earl and Countess of Dunmore, Malcolm and Joy Murray
Affiliated with the Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc.
Major Annual Festivals and Events
Cygnet Folk Festival, second weekend of January each year (11th – 13th January 2013). See www.cygnetfolkfestival.org for programme, including details of over 100 Tasmanian, interstate and international performers, as well as ticketing and other information.
Tamar Valley Festival, Georgetown, third weekend of January each year. See http://www.tamarvalleyfolkfestival.com/ for details.
Celtic Summer School, January each year, presented by Celtic Southern Cross
Music Under the Southern Cross is at Campaspe Downs, Victoria, Jan 20th – 25th 2013, to be followed by the Newstead Folk Festival 25th -28th Jan
The Folk Federation of Tasmania is sponsoring a $500 Scholarship!
See the entry form.
For details of tutors, workshops and other activities, see Celtic Summer School
Fleadh Ceol – celebration of Irish culture, New Sydney Hotel, March long weekend. Run by the Irish Association of Tasmania. Two days and three nights of music, literature, music, music and more music.
Westbury St Patrick’s Day Festival - March each year, music, dancing and more
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