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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› CMVic presents Uke’n'singalong session
Oct13:00 to 14:3011
Location: Hayden Raysmith Room, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
Bring your ukulele and your voice to play along with Community Music Victoria's Uke-oki, suitable for beginners and beyond. We'll choose from a huge range of songs from many eras and genres. All you need is a ukulele - any size! - and your voice (shower singers, this is for you too!) Easy to follow words will be projected on to a screen and some of CMVic's experienced players will be there to lend a hand. Come on in and have fun. Entry by gold coin donation. This is a CMVic event, and is part of the program for the 2018…
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› CMVic presents ‘You can sing along’: Free event!
Oct15:30 to 16:3011
Location: City Library, 253 Flinders Lane - Open in Google Maps
Ever wanted to sing in a library? Come and join Community Music Victoria for a sing along with the piano in the City library gallery. This is a free event as part of Victorian Seniors Festival, October 2018 Bookings essential! Tel: 9658 9500 or email: literacyandlearning@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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› Quasitrad presents an evening of Contra Dance to raise funds for CMVic
Nov19:30 to 22:0005
Location: Narracan Hall, Connections Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Contradance is a hugely popular form of dancing, originally from New England. Once you try it, you’ll realise why! Add to the mix a dynamic live band from French Canada and you know you’re in for a fun night. No experience or partner necessary. Perfect for families! All proceeds from the night go to CMVic, to help them continue their excellent support of community music-making in Victoria. When: Monday, November 5 (Melbourne Cup Eve), 2018, 7:30pm – 10pm Where: Trafalgar Public Hall, 32 Contingent St, Trafalgar, Gippsland, Victoria Info & tickets: https://quasitrad.com/contradance/…
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› 2018 CMVic Singing Camp
Nov09
toNov11
Location: Edmund Rice Centre, 7 Amberley Way - Open in Google Maps
Save the date for this annual, peer lead celebration of singing and song! More information to follow...
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› GAMC Specialist Ukulele Lessons 2018
Jan21
toDec16
Location: ARC - Open in Google Maps
Specialist Intermediate Uke lessons. 2:30pm every third Sunday in Yinnar starting 2018 Ten lessons featuring five specialist Uke leaders offering great skills and variety. Each two-lesson block is a quality program. Expand your skills, and enjoy. Register for the year's Specialist program. 10 lessons for $300 at ARC in…
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› Celtic Jam social music group and jam session
Mar16
toDec21
Location: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St - Open in Google Maps
Celtic Jam: social music group and jam session Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill When: every Wednesday evening during the school term, 7:45 - 9:15pm Cost: $10 / $5 per session This is an easy-going jam session with a focus on learning a tune each…
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› One more chorus: A new choir starting in August
Aug14
toOct02
Location: Brunswick Uniting Church Hall - Open in Google Maps
One More Chorus is a brand new choir starting in Brunswick, Melbourne in August 2018. We will sing a mix of contemporary folk music and pop music as well as anything else that takes our fancy and is satisfying to sing! All genders and all ages welcome. Tuesdays 8pm…
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› Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod
Sep01
toSep30
Location: The Latrobe Performing Arts Centre in Grey St. - Open in Google Maps
We are pleased to announce that the 2018 Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod will commence on Saturday the 1st of September and will run through most of the month concluding on Sunday 30th. Our event provides the opportunity for participants at all levels to perform in their chosen discipline for an…
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› Stories from the Choir @ Melbourne Fringe Festival
Sep15
toSep29
Location: Fringe Hub: Lithuanian Club – Ballroom Lithuanian Club, 44 Errol Street - Open in Google Maps
Stories from the Choir presented by Choral Edge in the Fringe Hub: Lithuanian Club - Ballroom Creative Director: Juliana Kay Producer: Sian Halloran Who would sing in a choir? Choirs have an image problem. They’re not as prestigious…
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› Youth Music Theatre Workshop
Sep24
toSep25
Location: Fab Nobs Theatre, 33 Industry Place - Open in Google Maps
Fab Nobs Theatre is holding a youth musical theatre workshop in the school holidays on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th September. https://www.fabnobstheatre.com.au/
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› Regional Centre for Culture presents TrumpitUp & DroneOn
Sep28
Location: Jubilee Lake - Open in Google Maps
A brass and pipe bands concert spectacular featuring the world premiere of Louisa Trewartha's The Nature of Sound with guest conductor Louisa Trewartha and solo performance by Jessica Hitchcock Friday September 28, 2018, 2 pm for 2.30pm start Jubilee Lake, Daylesford FREE September - October is Boyn (Bread) & Lawan…
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› This must be the place: Free Regional workshops for musicians
Oct01
toOct10
Music Victoria and The Push are proud to present This Must Be the Place, a series of free regional music industry professional development workshops aimed at providing local musicians and their community with a range of tools and valuable information behind social media and online music streaming insights.
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› School holiday music workshop for girls! - 1st October
Oct10:00 to 18:0001
Location: Jacky Winter Gardens, Monbulk Road - Open in Google Maps
RaRa Records is a record label based in the Yarra Valley designed to support young women to be mentored and developed to enter the music industry. We are running a one day workshop on Monday 1st October at the Jacky Winter Gardens in Belgrave from 10am to 6pm. We have… RaRa Records is a record label based in the Yarra Valley designed to support young women to be mentored and developed to enter the music industry. We are running a one day workshop on Monday 1st October at the Jacky Winter Gardens in Belgrave from 10am to 6pm. We have… RaRa Records is a record label based in the Yarra Valley designed to support young women to be mentored and developed to enter the music industry. We are running a one day workshop on Monday 1st October at the Jacky Winter Gardens in Belgrave from 10am to 6pm. We have… RaRa Records is a record label based in the Yarra Valley designed to support young women to be mentored and developed to enter the music industry. We are running a one day workshop on Monday 1st October at the Jacky Winter Gardens in Belgrave from 10am to 6pm. We have…
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› Voiceworks ‘18. Registrations now open for Three day choral workshop on the Mornington Peninsula
Oct02
toOct04
Location: Mount Martha House, 466 Esplanade, - Open in Google Maps
Voiceworks'18 will be held in Mount Martha from October 2-4 inclusive. Experience the unique pleasure of singing with others in a relaxed and friendly environment, while exploring the beautiful surrounds if the Mornington Peninsula! Beach, bay Wineries, walks, cafes and restaurants to delight in and enjoy! The brainchild of singer and…
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› ASME State Conference October 4 & 5 - Creative Music-making
Oct04
toOct05
Location: Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, - Open in Google Maps
Two days of workshops crammed with ideas for exciting music-making including: African drumming, composing with stories, tips for better choirs and bands, drama and movement ideas, quick activities for the classroom. Lunch on both days plus morning and afternoon teas included. Full program and registration details on www.asme.edu.au/vic/contact/. Two…
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› JAZZlink - Albury/Wodonga
Oct20:00 to 21:0005
Location: THE JAZZ BASEMENT GATEWAY VILLAGE, 44 Lincoln Causeway, - Open in Google Maps
THE ADMIRAL’S OWN BIG BAND on FRIDAY 05 OCTOBER 2018 - 8PM, Bar opens from 7.30, @ THE JAZZ BASEMENT GATEWAY VILLAGE. $25, $20 CONCESSION. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS $10 & PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE. People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call or text Graeme on 0438 623…
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› 2018 Stick Shed Sing in Murtoa with James Rigby
Oct10:00 to 16:0006
Location: Murtoa Stick Shed, 1465 Wimmera Hwy - Open in Google Maps
Join singing leader James Rigby for a day of song in Murtoa's 'Stick Shed' . This is a community event open to all singing groups, choirs and community singers as part of the Big Weekend celebrations in Murtoa. Sing up in a massed sing workshop and sing out in an…
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› GIBBLE GABBLE GOBBLE - A new chamber opera
Oct08:00 to 09:0007
Location: Capitol Theatre, 50 View St - Open in Google Maps
The Dunolly Theatre Company is proud to present the premiere performance of a chamber opera on Sunday 7th October at the Capitol theatre in Bendigo. This original work is composed by Bendigo composer Christopher J Wilson and former Bendigo resident, Chester Eagle. The work is one act lasting 40 minutes,…
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› CD launch: “Not All Who Wonder Are Last” by Bowlines
Oct17:00 to 18:0007
Location: Carlton Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston St - Open in Google Maps
"NOT ALL WHO WONDER ARE LAST" - World-class Melbourne improv string trio BOWLINES releases second album. Three of Australia's leading improvising bowed string players, Bowlines, will launch their new CD, Not All Who Wonder Are Last, on Sunday 7 October at Carlton Church of All Nations. "Not All Who Wonder Are Last"…
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› FREE TRIAL AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES
Oct11
toOct12
Location: Allwood Neighbourhood House - Open in Google Maps
FREE TRIAL AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES are offered by DRUM CONNECTION on Thurs 11 Oct @ 7.15 pm AND Frid 12 @ 2.15 pm at Allwood Neighbourhood House, Hurstbridge. Affordable term courses continue after the intro classes with the Drum Connection team who are currently celebrating 14 years of community music,…
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› Wyndukes Ukestra - Term 4
Oct19:00 to 20:3011
Location: 49 Watton St - Open in Google Maps
Wyndukes ensemble plays Ukestrated popular songs, meaning there are multiple ukulele and vocal parts on each song. New members very welcome - all levels! This is a really fun, ongoing group. Practice materials provided. Thursdays 7-8:30pm Dates: October 11, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13. (Note: there is no session…
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› Foothills Music and Arts Festival
Oct12
toOct13
Location: Briagolong Mechanics Hall - Open in Google Maps
Another date for the diary, the Foothills Music and Arts Festival will take place from Friday 12th - Saturday 13th October in Briagolong, Gippsland. The 2018 festival marks the 30th anniversary of this biannual event which was started in 1988 to provide music and arts to the region. Be part…
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› Classical Ukulele Sessions
Oct14:00 to 15:3013
Location: Old Shire Offices - 34 Watton St - Open in Google Maps
NEW! Classical Ukulele Sessions Everyone can learn to play melodies and harmonies of beautiful music, instrumentally, with your ukulele. Play Mozart, Bach and lots of beautiful folk music too. Saturday's 2-3:30pm. September 15, October 13, November 17, December 15. $15 per session casual. We will use a written system called TAB. I…
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› The Castlemaine Peace Choir presents Archie Roach in concert
Oct14
Location: Theatre Royal, Hargraves Street - Open in Google Maps
As part of their 10th birthday celebrations, the Castlemaine Peace Choir presents Archie Roach in concert. Tickets $42 (includes booking fee) with all proceeds going to the Archie Roach Foundation. Presented as part of 'Mind your health' Mental health week 2018
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› Ukulele Technique and Music Theory
Oct18:00 to 19:0015
Location: 49 Watton St - Open in Google Maps
Ukulele Technique - Play melodies, harmonies and learn to read music Learn an understanding of music that applies to all instruments, the notes on your ukulele, to play melodies, to play duets, how to read ukulele tabs, how to read sheet music, scales, chord shapes, and to use…
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› Chris Norman & David Greenberg Duo - Melbourne Concert
Oct18:00 to 19:0016
Location: Melbourne Recital Centre Salon, 31 Sturt Street - Open in Google Maps
Next month, Canadian duo Chris Norman (flute & smallpipes) and David Greenberg (baroque violin & Cape Breton fiddle) will be returning to Australia for a blitz tour across Qld, Vic, SA & WA, including one Melbourne concert. In 2016, Chris and David performed a collaboration tour with Evergreen Ensemble, which… Next month, Canadian duo Chris Norman (flute & smallpipes) and David Greenberg (baroque violin & Cape Breton fiddle) will be returning to Australia for a blitz tour across Qld, Vic, SA & WA, including one Melbourne concert. In 2016, Chris and David performed a collaboration tour with Evergreen Ensemble, which…
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› DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING 2018 PROGRAM
› DAREBIN MUSIC FEAST REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING 2018 PROGRAM
Oct18
toOct28
Location: Across the City of Darebin - Open in Google Maps
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› THE ADVANCING GUITARIST
Oct09:30 to 17:3020
Location: MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC, 77 St Georges Rd. - Open in Google Maps
THE ADVANCING GUITARIST WITH STEPHEN MAGNUSSON. HOSTED BY LUCAS MICHAILIDIS OCTOBER 20th (9:30- 5:30PM). MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC, 77 St Georges Rd. Preston THE ADVANCING GUITARIST BY MICK GOODRICK TURNED THE GUITAR FRATERNITY ON IT'S HEAD. THIRTY YEARS ON, IT CONTINUES TO HOLD CURRENCY AND INSPIRE LEGIONS OF PLAYERS AROUND…
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› Sing the Camino Workshops with Jessie Vintila
Oct20
toOct10:00 to 13:0021
Revel in vocal harmony with wonderful songs from Galicia, Spain, collected on Jessie's Sing the Camino tours, as well as folk, gospel & rocking bluegrass bliss with her fantastic arrangements and vivacious directing style. No experience or Spanish language skills necessary. Bring your own water…
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› Gippsland Acoustic Music Club {GAMC} presents a Ukulele Wingding
Oct27
Location: Liddiard Road Primary School - Open in Google Maps
Gippsland Acoustic Music Club {GAMC} presents a Ukulele Wingding on Oct 27th 2018 This inaugural event is to celebrate the growing popularity of this wonderful little instrument across Gippsland. Our day consists of 2 concurrent workshops. An intermediate/advanced workshop run by the awesome Sarah Carroll and ukulele basics facilitated by…
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› Victoria Welsh Choir with David Hobson
Oct14:30 to 15:3028
Location: Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street - Open in Google Maps
DAVID HOBSON WITH VICTORIA WELSH CHOIR. Musical Director: Faleiry Koczkar OAM on Sunday 28 October 2018 at 2.30 pm at Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt St. Wendouree, 3355. TICKETS: Adults $60, Concession/groups of 10+ $55, Children under 15 $20. Contact Box Office on 03 5338 0980 or…
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› Quebec Fiddle Weekend music camp
Nov02
toNov06
Location: Hidden Hill Farm, near Moe - Open in Google Maps
A small camp dedicated to the lively music of French Canada. And it’s not just for fiddles! The weekend features guest artists Laura Risk (fiddle) and Rachel Aucoin (piano) from Quebec, along with local stars, Pria Schwall-Kearney (kids’ class), Kit Joyce (accordion & free reeds), Jeanette Mill (contradance) and Jess…
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› The Quebec Fiddle Weekend Concert
Nov04
Location: Narracan Hall 2pm, Connections Rd - Open in Google Maps
The Quebec Fiddle Weekend Concert featuring Laura Risk (fiddle) and Rachel Aucoin (piano) from Quebec, Canada and the Stony Six from Gippsland; the faculty and participants of the Quebec Fiddle Weekend 2018. When: Sunday, November 4, 2pm, 2018 Where: Narracan Hall 2pm, Connections Rd, Narracan, Victoria…
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› Melbourne Welsh Male Choir
Nov15:00 to 16:0011
Location: Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street - Open in Google Maps
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE MELBOURNE WELSH MALE CHOIR, we have been privileged to book the MELBOURNE TOWN HALL for a celebration concert on the 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WWI ARMISTICE. It is a UNIQUE EVENT, to be held at 3PM on the actual Armistice Day, the 11TH NOVEMBER 2018, exactly 100…
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› SINGING WITH SOUL. A CAPPELLA WORKSHOPS with Tony Backhouse
Nov16
toNov18
Location: Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street ( cnr Drummond St ) - Open in Google Maps
Spiritual and Related Styles for the beginner and the experienced singer with TONY BACKHOUSE MELBOURNE WORKSHOPS 16 – 18th November 2018 Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street , Carlton ( cnr Drummond St ) . Melway 2B G6 Intro Fri 16th – 7:30pm – 9:30pm – Introductory workshop: $10 Sat …
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› Classical Ukulele Sessions
Nov14:00 to 15:3017
Location: Old Shire Offices - 34 Watton St - Open in Google Maps
NEW! Classical Ukulele Sessions Everyone can learn to play melodies and harmonies of beautiful music, instrumentally, with your ukulele. Play Mozart, Bach and lots of beautiful folk music too. Saturday's 2-3:30pm. September 15, October 13, November 17, December 15. $15 per session casual. We will use a written system called TAB. I…
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› Estill Voice Training Day
Nov13:00 to 16:0018
Location: SoundWorks Music Studio - Open in Google Maps
A Voice Workshop for Singers, Teachers, Speech Pathologists & all Voice Users Saturday November 18th, 2017 1pm - 4pm SoundWorks Music Studio, Brunswick Presented by Jenny Caire Estill Mentor & Course Instructor $80 Registration essential - notes supplied! To register, go to http://voicewell.com.au/hdmvw-aug-4/ This interactive workshop will cover:…
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› Heidelberg Chorale NEXT CONCERT-SYMPHONIC ADIEMUS
Nov16:00 to 17:0018
Location: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt St, - Open in Google Maps
Heidelberg Choral Society presents our next concert with Karl Jenkins - Symphonic Adiemus - the Australian Premiere Performance, taking the Adiemus performance to Carnegie Hall, New York, 21st Jan 2019, as part of our choral repertoire. Listen to an excerpt at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ifJPsVfDU or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6IfYPB6JUE. Get tickets…
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› Mark O’Leary’s Choral Secrets Workshop
Nov24
Location: Caulfield Park Pavilion, 265/267 Balaclava Rd, - Open in Google Maps
Mark O'Leary OAM has been producing outstanding results with primary, secondary and tertiary age choirs for 30 years, and in this workshop, he will share some of the secrets to his success. Topics covered will include planning and implementing great rehearsals, creating choral programs that singers will…
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› Seeking EOI from String Players for “The Electric Guitar Orchestra” - Deakin Edge
Nov29
toNov30
Location: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Corner Swanston Street & Flinders Street, - Open in Google Maps
My name is Matthew Fagan and I am writing to introduce a new project EGO, The Electric Guitar Orchestra, a full symphonic orchestra with rock band, vocalists and choir which is having its Premiere performance at Deakin Edge, Federation Square on the 29th and 30th November 2018. We aim to have…
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› Bay St. Festival of Choirs & Bands Bay Street
Nov17:00 to 21:3030
Location: Bay St, Port Melbourne - Open in Google Maps
Come and celebrate the years end! All school choirs & bands are invited to perform on Bay Street, Port Melbourne in our annual Festival of Choirs. Schools can win the Mike Brady Performance Trophy together with awards for the winning schools. Friday November 30th, 2018 5:00pm - 9:30pm Bay St,…
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› With One Voice 10th anniversary concert
Dec15:00 to 17:3002
Location: 90-130 Melbourne Town Hall - Open in Google Maps
We are thrilled announce that we will be back at the Melbourne Town Hall for our birthday knees up on Sunday 2nd December 2018, 3:00pm - 5:30pm. Tickets are now on sale and it's already shaping up to be a great show. Featuring songs and inspiring stories…
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› Classical Ukulele Sessions
Dec14:00 to 15:3015
Location: Old Shire Offices - 34 Watton St - Open in Google Maps
NEW! Classical Ukulele Sessions Everyone can learn to play melodies and harmonies of beautiful music, instrumentally, with your ukulele. Play Mozart, Bach and lots of beautiful folk music too. Saturday's 2-3:30pm. September 15, October 13, November 17, December 15. $15 per session casual. We will use a written system called TAB. I…
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› February CHYA concert - performance opportunity in Geelong
Feb09
toMar09
On Saturday the ninth of February 2019 (9/02/2019) the Geelong Folk Music Club (GFMC) intend to sponsor a music event in conjunction with the Courthouse Theatre Youth Arts group and are offering this as an opportunity for anyone interested in performing in front of an appreciative live audience to perform…
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› Choralfest Fremantle 2019
Apr12
toApr15
Location: Various venues in Fremantle - Open in Google Maps
We are delighted to announce that Choralfest registrations are now open for Fremantle, April 2019. Jump on the website to look at our fabulous presenters and early bird discounts. Choralfest® 2019 Freo will be held in Fremantle WA, from 12 – 16 April 2019. Join us for a celebration of choral…
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› Choralfest Freo 2019 Call for Papers, Posters and Consorts - Deadline 28 September
Apr13
toApr16
Location: Various venues in Fremantle - Open in Google Maps
The Australian National Choral Association’s Choralfest, will be held in Fremantle WA, from 13 - 16 April 2019. Choralfest 2019 has two new special features. The details of these are as follows: Call for Papers and Posters - Choralfest 2019 will also have an Academic Symposium included in the program on… The Australian National Choral Association’s Choralfest, will be held in Fremantle WA, from 13 - 16 April 2019. Choralfest 2019 has two new special features. The details of these are as follows: Call for Papers and Posters - Choralfest 2019 will also have an Academic Symposium included in the program on… The Australian National Choral Association’s Choralfest, will be held in Fremantle WA, from 13 - 16 April 2019. Choralfest 2019 has two new special features. The details of these are as follows: Call for Papers and Posters - Choralfest 2019 will also have an Academic Symposium included in the program on…
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› THE EPHEMERAL CHOIR - OCTOBER 2019
Oct13
toOct19
Location: Carrington Hotel, 5-47 Katoomba St - Open in Google Maps
THE EPHEMERAL CHOIR - OCTOBER 2019 will be a total immersion in music and in the senses. With Swedish composer, writer and choir director Anders Nyberg, the co-writer of the movie As It Is In Heaven together with Tony Backhouse - acclaimed gospel singer/arranger/choir director. This is a remarkable music symposium, made even more complete…