Find a date for your diary in the CMVic calendar...Or take a peek at some of the wider community music events coming up soon, across the state...
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› SCOTSO (Surf Coast Old Time Street Orchestra)
Aug16:00 to 18:0027
Location: Bellbrae Heart Space - Open in Google Maps
Join the Surf Coast Old Times Strings Orchestra (SCOTSO) at their next session at Bellbrae Heart Centre, from 4pm. Open to all players of all ages and experience. People from Torquay to Lorne… we want YOU to join us! Bring your instruments. AND, no, you do not need to read 'note' music!! 'Ear' learners very welcome.The aim is to create a supportive space where everyone feels welcome to 'have a go' at being part of a band. This will be a space where anyone can brave bringing rusty instruments back to life.... The more the merrier attitude. Every note, and every squawk…
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› CMVic SInging Camp 2017
Nov10
toNov12
Location: Amberley - Open in Google Maps
Save the date, folks! Plans for this year's CMVic Singing Camp are coming together with the date named as November 10-12. More details to follow in due course!
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› Instrumental Leadership Workshop
Nov10:00 to 16:0025
Location: 50 Wolverhampton Street - Open in Google Maps
CMVic Instrumental Leadership Workshop 10am to 4pm on Sat 25 Nov, at The Body Voice Centre in Footscray Facilitated by Lyndal Chambers, Brian (Strat) Strating, and Oli Hinton (CMVic Coordinator) CMVic will be holding a long awaited workshop for everyone interested in the leadership of instrumental groups - aimed at those already taking leadership roles, and those who might take on such roles. We have listened to feedback from discussions at the annual CMVic Music Camp (Grantville) and StreetSounds sessions, where interest…
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› Snuggle Birds Family Music Class
Jul21
toSep18
Location: Westbreen Primary School, Cnr West Street and Pascoe Street (enter via West gate) - Open in Google Maps
People of the North! Snuggle Birds Family Music Classes are coming! Our very first session will start in Term 3 on Friday 21st of July. Come on down, everybody all join in! Come and join an interactive music session for babies, young children and families! Friday mornings (during School term,…
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› Tecoma Peace Choir: Term 3
Aug01
toSep15:00 to 16:0019
Location: Tecoma Uniting Church 1566 Burwood Hwy, - Open in Google Maps
A weekly community singing session learning non religious songs from many different cultures focusing on the theme of Peace and all the good things in the world. Each session stands alone so no commitment required. Come when you like. No performance, no experience or music reading needed, just uplifting…
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› The 19th Annual Kelly Country Pick - Bluegrass, Ol’Timey, Music Festival
Aug18
toAug20
Location: Various venues - Open in Google Maps
The 19th Annual Kelly Country Pick - Bluegrass, Ol'Timey, Music Festival. A unique winter musical event. 18th-20th August. Kelly Country Pick 2017 - Just a quick update for the upcoming Kelly Country Pick.The website has been updated, so if you haven't checked out the program, you might like to. Don't…
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› VOSA Melbourne: 19th & 20th August - ‘ECCPA’
Aug19
toAug20
Location: Genazzano Girls' School, 301 Cotham Rd, - Open in Google Maps
ECCPA (Early Childhood Conference of the Performing Arts) 2017, 19 & 20 August 2017 at Genazzano Girls' School, Kew, Victoria 3101. http://vosa.org/index.php/events/88-eccpa-early-childhood-conference-of-the-performing-arts-2017. Australia's Premier Early Childhood Conference of the Performing Arts. Four streams of workshops run across the weekend, offering a wide range of topics and teaching styles…
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› ECCPA - (Early Childhood Conference of the Performing Arts)
Aug19
toAug20
Location: 301 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101 - Open in Google Maps
Australia's Premier Early Childhood Conference of the Performing Arts. Four streams of workshops run across the weekend, offering a wide range of topics and teaching styles (incl Orff, Kodaly, Special Needs) for those working with babies, toddlers and children aged 0-8 years. For pre-school teachers, primary school teachers, care givers,…
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› 2 Day Creative Voice workshop August 19 & 20
Aug19
toAug10:00 to 16:3020
Location: The Body Voice Centre, 50 Wolverhampton Street - Open in Google Maps
Dear Friends and Vocal Enthusiasts, Would you like to connect with others through singing at a two-day workshop in August? Here’s what’s on offer: Saturday and Sunday August 19 & 20 A two day Creative Voice offering for shower soloists, singers, improvisers, music therapists, choir leaders, voice teachers and people who love the immediacy and…
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› Don’t Miss Melbourne Opera - Lohengrin - 19 August at 7pm
Aug19:00 to 20:0019
Location: Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, 49 Scenic Blvd, - Open in Google Maps
Melbourne Opera's Lohengrin, from the Monash Academy of Performing Arts on Saturday the 19th August 2017 at 7pm in the ROBERT BLACKWOOD HALL. Following Melbourne Opera's successful seasons of Wagner's Tannhäuser and Rienzi, we present a new production of Lohengrin in the Robert Blackwood Hall. An all star international cast has been assembled for this epic…
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› Boite Millennium Chorus
Aug14:30 to 15:3020
Location: The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place - Open in Google Maps
The Boîte Millennium Chorus 2017 presents Haven - A place of refuge, of safety. A harbour. Join us in creating this extraordinary piece of art. Sing as one with 300+ people. Be part of something transformative and deeply exciting. Acclaimed by singers, audiences and critics, The Millennium Chorus draws singers together…
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› Haven - A place of refuge, of safety. A harbour.
Aug14:30 to 15:3020
Location: Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place - Open in Google Maps
The Boite Millennium Chorus will perform its 20th concert, bringing songs from the Seychelles, Africa, East Timor, Chile, the Caribbean and Indigenous Australia to thousands of Melburnians. This concert celebrates the work of seven outstanding directors—Andrea Khoza, Jane Thompson, James Rigby, Stella Savy, Carl Pannuzzo, Penny Larkins, and Geoffrey Williams—brought…
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› Music: The Usefulness of Art
Aug24
toAug19:30 to 20:3027
Location: Fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
Adam Simmons presents "Music: The Usefulness of Art" on 24 – 27 August at Fortyfivedownstairs. This is the second of Adam Simmons' marvelously inventive music happenings. In the first event this year he proved to us that music can be created from everything – from the clarinet and party poppers to…
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› Melbourne Welsh Choir: Singer of the Year Competition
Aug26
toAug27
Location: Federation Estate, Greenwood Avenue - Open in Google Maps
Dear Friend of the Melbourne Welsh, at 7 pm on Saturday 26th August we will celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Singer of the Year Competition. The wonderful voice of Teddy Tahu Rhodes (link at https://opera.org.au/artists/teddy-tahu-rhodes) and the three best of this year's classical singers will join the choir in celebrating this event. It's going…
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› Andrea Keeble’s ‘Congratulations’ Single Launch
Aug19:30 to 20:3026
Location: Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street - Open in Google Maps
Andrea Keeble's 'Congratulations' Single Launch, a concert performance of 'Congratulations', the new single by Andrea Keeble and the Ad Hoc Music Collective, featuring Andrea Keeble and Kylie Morrigan, violins, Ceridwen Davies, viola, Helena Mountfort, cello, Shannon Birchall, double bass, Ronny Ferella, drums and percussion and Dan Witton, voice. Featuring fluid vocals…
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› Charity Concert, Tecoma
Aug14:00 to 15:0027
Location: Tecoma Uniting Church, 1566 Burwood Hwy, - Open in Google Maps
Charity concert with Sacred, Classical, Irish and Australian music featuring local "Hills" artists such as Beck - singer, Helen Jackson - soprano, Jane Coleman - violin, Al Leonard - ukulele, Gitta Green - viola, Claire Ransome - violin, Mary Knights-Rutten - cello and piano, Jenny Rowlands - cello, Jacqui Rutten…
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› Your invitation the next Bel Canto Concert
Aug14:30 to 15:3027
Location: Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College Old Mornington Road - Open in Google Maps
The Bel Canto Choir with their conductor Margaret Brown, would like to invite you to their performance of 'Shall We Dance'. This toe tapping concert will include guest artists, Creations School of Dance. Guest Artists from Creations School of Dance on Sunday 27th August 2017, 2:30pm Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College…
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› VOICES OF OUR TIME – The Geelong Chorale
Aug14:30 to 15:3027
Location: All Saints Church, Noble Street - Open in Google Maps
On Sunday 27th August, 2.30pm, at All Saints Church, Noble Street, Newtown, VOICES OF OUR TIME – The Geelong Chorale presents music of contemporary composers such as Eric Whitacre, Stephen Paulus, Morten Lauridsen. http://thegeelongchorale.org.au/geelong-chorale-performances/future-performances/ or mailto: thegeelongchorale@gmail.com
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› Heidelberg Choral Society presents “From Darkness to Light”
Aug27
toAug19:30 to 14:3028
Location: Ivanhoe Girls Grammar Performing Arts Centre, Cnr Noel St and Upper Heidelberg Road - Open in Google Maps
Heidelberg Choral Society and Orchestra present "From Darkness to Light" by Mendelssohn: Die erste Walpurgisnacht and Rossini: Stabat Mater, conducted by Peter Bandy. Die erste Walpurgisnacht (The First Walpurgis Night) is a poem by Goethe, relating the attempts of Druids in the Harz mountains to practice pagan rituals in the face of new and…
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› Soundscapes
Sep01
toSep30
Location: Belvoir Park gazebo, Ted Macklin Walk, - Open in Google Maps
Upcoming exhibition: Soundscapes, From Friday, September 1 to Saturday, September 30, 2017. Soundscapes explores the idea of another dimension within the traditional landscape. A soundscape can be defined as the unique auditory environment that surrounds a listener and is intimately identifiable with notions of place. A soft breeze through fallen leaves,…
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› Whitehorse Orchestra presents Classic Beethoven
Sep02
Location: James Tatoulif Auditorium MLC, corner of Glenferrie and Barkers rds - Open in Google Maps
Whitehorse Orchestra presents a Classic Beethoven triple bill, including a violin concerto and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony at 2.30pm on Saturday September 2nd. Be warmed inside and out at the James Tatoulis Auditorium, MLC, corner of Barkers Road and Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, and feast on complimentary gourmet snacks after the concert. Tickets are $25,…
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› Free Community Music Open Day for Babies to Adults @ the Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Acade
Sep14:00 to 15:0002
Location: 4 Bollingbroke Street - Open in Google Maps
Dear All, We are please to open our doors to the public for this wonderful free community music event. The faculty and students of the Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Academy would love to offer you a series of free workshops and events Workshops include: Early Childhood Multi-instrumental, Creative movement…
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› SHIR MADNESS FESTIVAL (September)
Sep12:00 to 22:0003
Location: Temple Beth, 76 Alma Rd, 3182 - Open in Google Maps
SHIR MADNESS FESTIVAL -1 DAY - 5 STAGES - 30 ACTS - 10 HOURS, with The Klezmatics, and David Krakauer's Ancestral Groove (USA), Tal Cohen, Alter Jazz Ensemble, Renee Geyer, amongst others. Temple Beth, East St. Kilda on Sunday, September 3rd, 12 noon to 10pm. $66/$33 concessions. Go to http://shirmadness.com/event/melbourne-2017/…
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› Voices of Casey present The Elements
Sep14:00 to 16:0009
Location: Hampton Park Baptist Church, 1 Orient Place, - Open in Google Maps
Voices of Casey, conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM, presents The Elements. Celebrate the great music about the elements with the glorious sound of the Voices of Casey. Conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM, with Adam Przewlocki on piano. A sumptuous afternoon tea will be served following the performance. Saturday September 9, 2 pm…
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› Tudor Choristers “Celebration”
Sep14:30 to 15:3010
Location: James Tatoulis Auditorium, MLC 207 Barkers Rd - Open in Google Maps
2017 is the 55th Anniversary of the founding of the Tudor Choristers and we are presenting a concert called Celebration on Sunday 10th September at 2:30pm in the James Tatoulis Auditorium, MLC 207 Barkers Rd, Kew. Some of you responded to our invitation to nominate your favourite Tudor works, and our…
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› World music: Kavisha Mazzella: The Fearless Note
Sep18:30 to 19:3011
Location: Fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
The Boite and fortyfivedownstairs present, on 11 September, the astonishingly beautiful voice of Kavisha Mazzella, who is making a welcome return to fortyfivedownstairs in this collaboration with the Boite World Music Café. This will be another memorable night in this series of great music performances. Time: 6.30pm. Admission: $25 - $35,…
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› free webinars on the 12 bar blues.
Sep19:10 to 20:1011
Location: On line! - Open in Google Maps
Welcome to Music Webinar Series 2017 - Have you registered yet for our FREE webinar series for 2017? Join Susie and Phil as they present a variety of topics around music education, with the opportunity for you to interact and ask questions. Numbers are limited for these events so make… Welcome to Music Webinar Series 2017 - Have you registered yet for our FREE webinar series for 2017? Join Susie and Phil as they present a variety of topics around music education, with the opportunity for you to interact and ask questions. Numbers are limited for these events so make… Welcome to Music Webinar Series 2017 - Have you registered yet for our FREE webinar series for 2017? Join Susie and Phil as they present a variety of topics around music education, with the opportunity for you to interact and ask questions. Numbers are limited for these events so make…
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› Tides of Welcome in Concert
Sep13
Location: Uniting Church - Open in Google Maps
Come at 6pm for a community meal (by donation) Contact Jan 5258 2854 Accompanied Children $5 Wine Bar available Tickets: $15 (inc supper) book online www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au
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› Gippsland Singers Network 2017 THE GATHERING OF COMMUNITY SINGERS & SINGING LEADERS
Sep15
toSep17
Location: The Baldwin Spencer Lodge at Tidal River - Open in Google Maps
SAVE THE DATE! Gippsland Singers Network 2017 THE GATHERING OF COMMUNITY SINGERS, SINGING LEADERS & THEIR SUPPORT TEAMS AT THE FABULOUS WILSONS PROMOTORY WILL BE ON Friday 15 September - Sunday 17 September 2017 Venue : The Baldwin Spencer Lodge at Tidal River, Wilsons Prom. This is dormitory style with…
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› Composed Screening with Director Q&A
Sep07:00 to 08:0015
Location: Treasury Theatre, 1 Macarthur Street - Open in Google Maps
Composed (Documentary) Screening with Director Q&A. Join us as Composed, a feature length documentary exploring stage fright, comes to Melbourne on Sept 15th 2017. Director John Beder, will be in the audience to introduce the film and take questions once the film finishes. Composed is a 78 minute documentary film that features musicians and mental health experts from the US and UK, including members of major US orchestras like the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and many more.The film utilises these musicians and experts to discuss the issue of performance anxiety; what it is, why it happens, and what we can do to address it. Musicians in the film share candid stories and perspective on what causes these fears and doubts, as well as what's worked for them to address such issues. Through…
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› Opportunity for Tenors and Basses to Sing Shostakovich In Hamer Hall with Zelman Symphony
Sep14:00 to 15:0017
Location: Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Zelman Symphony and Adrian Tamburini will be performing Shostakovich Symphony No 13 "Babi Yar" in Hamer Hall on Sunday afternoon 17thSeptember this year. Places are still available in the up to 200 strong male voice chorus. Tenors are able to join because there are only two notes below the standard…
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› PEACE, EMPATHY AND CONCILIATION THROUGH MUSIC: A COLLABORATORY
Sep21
toSep22
Location: The University of Melbourne - Open in Google Maps
PEACE, EMPATHY AND CONCILIATION THROUGH MUSIC: A COLLABORATORY 21-22 September 2017 Organised by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, The University of Melbourne, in collaboration with the Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts & Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, and Multicultural Arts Victoria,…
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› Manjimup Bluegrass JamCamp Early Bird Registration close soon
Sep22
toSep25
Location: Various venues - Open in Google Maps
This full-on weekend of workshops and jam experiences is being held Friday Sept. 22nd to Monday Sept. 25th 2017. The instructor line-up will look very familiar to Mountaingrass veterans: Donal Baylor on Fiddle; Ian Simpson on Banjo; Tony O'Rouke on Guitar; and Adam Gare on Mandolin. Your weekend includes top tutors, plenty of picking…
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› Bella A Capella presents ‘Sing for your Soul’
Sep09:00 to 16:3023
Location: St Mary’s Hall, Anstruther St, (next to Aldi) - Open in Google Maps
Sing For Your Soul Singing Workshop & Community Concert with Kim Swan, hosted in Echucha by the Bella A' Capella singing group 9.00 am Registration desk/tea/coffee 9.30am Commence with warm ups 10.30am Review/revise two pre-learned songs (and teach to any new singers ) Learn new song/s 12.45pm Lunch 1.30pm Revise…
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› VOICEWORKS ‘17 from 3-5 October in Mount Martha!
Oct03
toOct05
Location: Mount Martha House, Corner Esplanade and Dominion Road - Open in Google Maps
Following on from its successful launch last year, Voiceworks'17 will be held this year in historic Mount Martha House on October 3rd, 4th and 5th. The three day workshop will be presented by Dr Christopher Allan, Dr Jennifer Barnes and Feldenkrais practitioner, Georgi Laney.? The course is ideally suited to…
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› Thoroughly Modern Millie - BABIRRA Music Theatre
Oct06
toOct14
Location: The Whitehorse Centre, 397 Whitehorse Rd, - Open in Google Maps
BABIRRA Music Theatre is delighted to invite you to our October 2017 production of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. It's 1922 and young Millie Dillmount has come to New York from Kansas, in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry…
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› Hobart Songwriting Spring School with Fay White
Oct09
toOct12:00 to 13:0013
Location: Kickstart Arts, Building 1831 South, St Johns Ave, - Open in Google Maps
Come down to beautiful Tasmania for a five day Spring School for all ages with Fay White, Johnny McIntyre, Steve Gadd and Theresa Young. The week will consist of workshops, groups sings, discussions, recording sessions, and a finale concert. Registration is $185 per person, including catering. Go to www.songwritingspringschool.org for more…
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› Invitation to Participate: Camberwell Chorale’s “Serenade to Music”, at Hawthorn Arts Centre
Oct14:30 to 15:3015
Location: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road - Open in Google Maps
"Serenade to Music" on 15 October, 2.30 pm at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Are you a member of Melbourne's choral community, one who relishes the challenge of learning key works, followed by the thrill and exhilaration of presenting such works to an appreciative audience? Then, this is an opportunity for…
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› Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award 2017
Oct20:00 to 21:0019
Location: Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, - Open in Google Maps
Are you a Darebin based songwriter? Could you use $2,000? The Darebin Music Feast Songwriters’ Award is an annual songwriting competition that seeks to recognise, showcase and promote the talents of local songwriters. Songwriters who live, work or study in the City of Darebin are welcome to enter. Entries will open…
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› FOR THE JOY OF SINGING THE CLASSICS 2017 III: GERMAN REQUIEM
Oct14:00 to 17:0022
Location: St Luke’s Church, 174 Barrabool Road - Open in Google Maps
On Sunday 22nd October, 2-5pm, at St Luke’s Church in Highton, hear FOR THE JOY OF SINGING THE CLASSICS 2017 III: GERMAN REQUIEM by Brahms with Conductor: Manfred Pohlenz. Bookings and information Anne Pilgrim at pandapilgrim@gmail.com.
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› THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS - Geelong
Oct27
toOct20:00 to 14:0028
Location: Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street - Open in Google Maps
On Friday 27th October, 8pm, & Saturday 28th October, 2pm, at Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront Campus in Geelong, hear THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS with The Geelong Chorale and The Geelong Symphony Orchestra. Tickets GPAC http://gpac.org.au/event/772/gso-last-night-of-the-proms or 03 5225 1200.
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› Hearts in Harmony Community Music Inc presents Uke ‘n Sing Ukulele Festival
Oct29
Location: Hampton Primary School - Open in Google Maps
HHCM is a not for profit organization that sees an opportunity to assist all children and adults, including those with disabilities and disadvantage as well as primary pre‐service and general class teachers to have a forum for self expression, unlock their innate creative potential and make a difference. Through collaboration and partnerships…
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› CHOIRTLY LOUD INVITATION
Nov03
toNov05
chOir-tly LOUD is taking place in Wollongong from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 November, 2017. Hosted by Out of the Blue Singers, a Wollongong choir, chOir-tly LOUD festivals in 2013 and 2015 have so far attracted more than 40 community and school choirs and ensembles which have performed in the…
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› Quebec Fiddle Weekend
Nov03
toNov06
A weekend devoted to the trad music of Quebec; workshops, performances and all things fiddle. Find out more, including how to book, on the QuasiTrad website.
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› MESSIAH BOOT CAMP - Warrnambool
Nov11
Location: Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street - Open in Google Maps
On Saturday, November 11th, with a 9.30am registration, for 10-4 workshop, at the Mozart Hall, Gilles Street in Warrnambool - MESSIAH BOOT CAMP. Get some practice in on the awkward choruses and polish some of the easy ones before the festive season begins. For newcomers and experienced singers. Participants are encouraged…
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› CHRISTMAS CAROLS CONCERT by The Geelong Chorale
Dec17:00 to 18:0002
Location: All Saints Anglican Church, 113 Noble Street - Open in Google Maps
On Saturday 2nd December, 5pm, at All Saints Anglican Church, Noble Street in Newtown, hear a CHRISTMAS CAROLS CONCERT by The Geelong Chorale conducted by Allister Cox. Guest artists include The Geelong Handbell Choir directed by Gwyn Gillard. Book at http://thegeelongchorale.org.au/geelong-chorale-performances/future-performances/ or mail to thegeelongchorale@gmail.com
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› Port Fairy Messiah
Dec19:00 to 20:0028
Location: St John’s Anglican Church, 21 Regent Street - Open in Google Maps
On Thursday Dec 28, 7.00pm for a 7.30 start, at St John’s Anglican Church, Regent Street in Port Fairy, hear the Port Fairy Messiah. This “Sing It Yourself” Messiah is in its 36th year. All choristers are invited to join in a performance that has professional soloists and a chamber orchestra underpinned…
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› Sandford Bush Festival
Mar09
toMar11
Location: 25 Shiels Terrace - Open in Google Maps
The Sandford Bush Festival is a participatory Celebration of Bush & Country living focusing on music, bush-crafts, art and local culture. This memorable event will be held from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2018. (Labour Day Long Weekend) Bush Ballads, Folk, Gospel and Bluegrass music are performed by…