**A State of Disaster has been declared in Victoria due to the serious risk to public health posed by coronavirus (COVID-19). As such, we expect that all CMVic's physical events until the end of October will have to be held online, but we will be reviewing this situation regularly and updating our policy as necessary.
CMVic is not responsible for events by other organisations and individuals, listed below. We'll update any changes we're notified of and are working to ensure that information about postponements and cancellations is relevant and correct.
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› Surfing the Covid Rollercoaster: Story Sharing for Rejuvenation
Mar10:0005
Location: Online - Open in Google Maps
Community Music Victoria is offering a series of facilitated gatherings for the wellbeing of community music group and singing leaders. How are you coping with the ups and downs of COVID uncertainty, the time-sink of extra planning, the stress of watching your plans go down the drain when an outbreak flares up, the grief of the loss of your art, and lack of bodily connection with your community? If you are feeling the need for some heart connection, seeing your colleagues and a boost for 2021, these sessions are for you. …
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› Music Software Workshop #7: Garageband, Bandlab, Soundtrap
Mar16:30 to 17:4522
Location: Online via Zoom - Open in Google Maps
Following last year's popular workshop on Audacity, we return to the wonderful world of free Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) - which aim to put the power of a recording studio at your fingertips. Join Craig Barrie and special guests to learn more about how to make quality teaching tracks and collaborative recordings as a community music leader. We'll start with an introduction to our most requested topic – Garageband – with tips for setting up a project and a demonstration of some easy-to-use features to sweeten your recordings. We'll then turn to popular, free, cloud-based DAWs Bandlab and Soundtrap. These cloud-based DAWs are available for all popular devices and platforms and…
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› Private Singing and/or Ukulele Lessons
Feb01
toApr30
Location: Online via Zoom or at an agreed location. - Open in Google Maps
What are your music goals for the year? Start a new instrument? Do you want to expand your playing skills? Learn to read music? Work on singing more confidently and in tune? No time like the present! Private lessons with Steph Payne can be online or in-person. Contact Steph…
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› Parents and Carers Choir: Term 1- Singing sessions
Feb01
toMar29
Location: 895-901 Doncaster Rd - Open in Google Maps
The Parents and Carers Choir is starting back on Monday 1st February in Doncaster. Bookings are essential and the sessions are free! More details are available on their Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/2dFKRFpaW or from their website: https://www.parentsandcarerschoir.com/post/first-rehearsal-of-2021-let-s-sing The Parents & Carers Choir is a choir for people looking…
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› Creative Voice: What’s on Feb-April 2021
Feb01
toApr30
Keen to participate in Creative Voice in the coming months? Here are a few options (subject of course to the ongoing Covid situation): Weekly Groups: These groups are resuming in Northcote in 2021 for groups of up to 5 participants for people with previous experience of Creative Voice or similar. Throughout February, 4 week series of Creative Voice are being offered on Monday and Thursday mornings (10am-12noon). While the Monday morning group is full, there are currently 2 places remaining in the Thursday morning group. In March a 4 week Wednesday evening series will run from March 10-31, 7pm -9pm. The Monday morning series for experienced improvisers is likely to be a regular feature throughout 2021. None of these time suit, but you're keen to come to a weekly group? Additional groups can be scheduled in Northcote at times to suit small groups of 4-5 people. Contact me to discuss. Cost for 4 week series: $240. 2-Day Autumn Workshop, April 10 & 11, Saturday & Sunday. For people who are keen to experience this work for the first time (or are keen for a reprise). Explore connections between voice, body, breath, and the imagination. Work with voice on the thresholds between sound, spoken word and singing. Bring the uniqueness of your own musicality and voice to a co-created community of sound Location: 50 Wolverhampton St, Footscray VIC 3011. Times: 10:00am-4:30pm Cost: EARLY BIRD, $300 (in full by March 19 ) LATE BIRD $340.…
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› Beginners Ukulele - Online
Feb01
toMar20:00 to 21:0022
Location: Online via Zoom - Open in Google Maps
Beginners Ukulele - online Each week we learn a new song or two and then we revise songs we learnt the previous weeks to build up a solid repertoire of songs you know well. You will learn everything from tuning the ukulele to strumming and how to…
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› Vokallista Term 1, ‘21
Feb02
toApr16:00 to 17:0027
Location: Tecoma Uniting Church, 1566 Burwood Highway - Open in Google Maps
Armed with all the necessary Covid Safe plans and very determined to get in some singing, we begin as we hope to continue! If you are keen to try something new this year, you will be welcomed into our noisy and fun family, please contact singing leader, Barb Mcfarlane before coming…
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› Remo: Free, Online Drumming Circle
Feb03
toMar14:00 to 15:0010
Location: Online - Open in Google Maps
"Rhythm Wellness and YOU!" Tuesday Night Live Online Community Drum Circle presented by REMO Our next Drum Circle is Tuesday Feb. 2nd with Aaron Kierbel from RhythmALLogy. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. JUST BE READY TO SMILE! Fun and Rhythm for All! Join us for…
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› Wyndukes Ukestra seeks new members
Feb04
toApr19:00 to 20:3009
Location: Anglican Church, 117 Synnot St, - Open in Google Maps
Wyndukes - we're back in-person! Woohoo! This is so much fun. We play popular/rock music and there are parts for every experience level. Strummers, Singers, Riffers, uBassers, Baritones, all are welcome and we are actively looking for new members. Lots of practice materials are provided. Anglican…
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› Drum Connection: Evening Sessions
Feb04
toApr19:30 to 20:3001
Drum Connection Hurstbridge will be resuming ‘drum to drum’ African Drumming classes for the new term on FEB 4 & 5 with Covid safe practises in place. Drums are supplied and timid beginners are always welcome. Term Dates: Thursdays 7.30-8.30 pm. Feb 4 – April 1 Term Fee : 130…
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› Drum Connection: Daytime sessions
Feb05
toApr14:30 to 15:3002
Drum Connection Hurstbridge will be resuming ‘drum to drum’ African Drumming classes for the new term on FEB 4 & 5 with Covid safe practises in place. Drums are supplied and timid beginners are always welcome. Term Dates: Fridays 2.30-3.30 pm. Feb 5 – April 2 Term Fee : 130…
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› Sussex Neighbourhood House Ukulele Playing Opportunities!
Feb08
toMar30
Location: Sussex Neighbourhood House - 7 Prospect St, - Open in Google Maps
Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Beginner and intermediate playing opportunities available at Sussex Neighbourhood House: Absolute Beginners. (BYO Ukulele). DAY: TUESDAYS! 9 February -30 March TIME: 12PM-1PM COST: FULL $107.50 CON: $87.50 SESSIONS: 8 WITH: PHIL Or, for intermediate players, learn…
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› Just Holler, Mondays
Feb08
toApr19:00 to 20:3026
Location: Online or Outside - Open in Google Maps
Just Holler are back for another year of singing, community and embracing whatever challenges 2021 has in store for us. Term 1 will offer a singing option for everybody, in person rehearsals inside, outside, on Zoom and live streamed on Facey.
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› Chillin’ in Banyule
Feb11
toMar07
Location: Various locations in Banyule - Open in Google Maps
Chillin' in Banyule - Returning for a Summer Series. Don't miss out on the amazing live music on offer at your local shops with Chillin' in Banyule! We have over 35 gigs programmed across the 4 week calendar, with a terrific mix of artists. Head down to your local shops to enjoy the variety…
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› BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL DROPS EPIC PROGRAM
Mar05
toMar14
Location: Various venues in Brunswick - Open in Google Maps
BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL DROPS EPIC PROGRAM - MEGALO! MEGALO! MEGALO! COME AND GET THE BARGAIN! Download Media assets at https://deathproof.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b075832a252dd785e2fbb4e2f&id=a7f203e18a&e=5f8d08a087. In a shorter 10-day format spanning March 5-14 (taking in the Labour Day long weekend), Brunswick will be abuzz for Brunswick Music Festival 2021, with a bursting program that…
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› A concert for International Women’s Day
Mar17:00 to 18:0006
Location: Auditorium, 75 Reid Street - Open in Google Maps
A concert for International Women's Day - The Resonant Heart. Set in the beautiful Auditorium of 75 Reid Street in North Fitzroy, The Resonant Heart explores the quintessential human themes of love and grief, joy and suffering, but focuses on the distinctive female voice in the disciplines of live music, spoken word and…
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› The Stony Six present ‘Bings Burrow’
Mar15:30 to 16:3007
The Stony Six is a band from Meeniyan, present “Bing’s Burrow”, a shadow puppet show about adversity and friendship. A bilby, crocodile, eagle, bull, goat and an ant are accompanied on their adventures by live music and sound effects. After the show, the audience is invited to look at the…
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› Preston Symphony Orchestra - first concert for 2021
Mar14:30 to 15:3021
Location: Preston City Hall, 284 Gower Street - Open in Google Maps
Preston Symphony Orchestra is delighted to announce that our first concert for 2021 is scheduled for Sunday 21st March at 2.30pm, at Preston City Hall. The program marks an exuberant return to live music in Darebin with Copland’s ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’, the overture to Die Fledermaus by…
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› SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA ‘The Moldau’
May12:00 to 13:0008
Location: MLC James Tatoulis Auditorium, Barkers Rd - Open in Google Maps
SURREY HILLS ORCHESTRA 'The Moldau' Saturday May 8th at 2.30 MLC James Tatoulis Auditorium Barkers Rd Kew TICKETS: $25 / $20; Under 16 $10; FAMILY $50 (2+2) For bookings, click here www.surreyhillsorchestra.org
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› The 2021 Boite Schools Chorus: Akoma
Aug05
Location: Melbourne Town Hall - Open in Google Maps
Enrolment for schools and community youth choirs now open! Follow this link to enroll your choirs now. https://bit.ly/30YH0ac Akoma: The Boite Schools Chorus 2021 Thursday 5th August, Melbourne Town Hall, 1.00pm and 7.30pm Artistic Director: Mishael Gyabeng Choir Director: Stella Savy Featuring Kofi Kunkpe, Ewe master drummer from the… Enrolment for schools and community youth choirs now open! Follow this link to enroll your choirs now. https://bit.ly/30YH0ac Akoma: The Boite Schools Chorus 2021 Thursday 5th August, Melbourne Town Hall, 1.00pm and 7.30pm Artistic Director: Mishael Gyabeng Choir Director: Stella Savy Featuring Kofi Kunkpe, Ewe master drummer from the…