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The White Hat Guide to Folk & World Music in Melbourne
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Music Deli Goes Greek
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Presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria, Melbourne Recital Centre and ABC Radio National's Music Deli. This event explores the rich musical history of Greece. With enchanting music from the Greek Islands and rousing dance tunes from the mainland, this concert brings together the finely woven musical threads of Hellenic tradition. Featuring Rebetiki, Xylouris Ensemble with George Xylouris from Heraklio, The haBiBis, Fotis Vergopoulos, Wayne Simmons & George Butrumlis and free foyer performances by the Pallaconian Dance Group |
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Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club in Concert
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2pm, Sunday 12th September 2010 |
Hawthorn Town Hall, 358 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
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Free entry |
Enquiries: (03) 9278 4444 |
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Bohemian Nights CD Launch at The Boite
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Ernie Gruner (violin, mandolin) & Phil Carroll ( accordion, vocals, ney) play Gypsy, Klezmer, Russian, Turkish, French, Italian, Greek, with jazz and tango songs and tunes. They launch their soulful to wild 2nd CD “Brothers in Borscht”. |
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8pm, Saturday 16th October 2010 |
Mark St Hall, 1 Mark St Hall, North Fitzroy
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$18/$12 |
Enquiries: (03) 9386 7108 |
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The Melbourne Folk Club
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The Melbourne Folk Club promotes live acoustic music from Traditional to
blues to roots and bluegrass and much more. We promote young talent while still
putting on performers who are well established in their particular fields. Every
Saturday - $12 or members $8. Full details at
Melbourne Folk Club |
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3pm to 6pm, every Saturday |
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The Grandview Hotel 47 Pearson Street
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Brunswick West |
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Enquiries: (03) 9350 6116 |
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Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". | | Boite Winter Festival | | Concerts of world music. | | September 2008 ? | Various locations in Fitzroy - | | Enquiries: (03) 9417 3550 |
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| Boolarra Folk Festival | | This is a free event for the whole family featuring mostly local acts including Grand Junction and The Strzelecki Stringbusters. Interstate acts include The Counterfeit Gypsies and Marisa Yeoman. Craft and food markets from 10am. Live music from noon to 9pm in the park. Up-late session at the Football Clubrooms afterwards. More information at
Boolarra Folk
Festival. Free - but donations are greatly appreciated | | March 2009 ? | Railway and Centenary Parks Boolarra (between
Mirboo North & Morwell) - | | Enquiries: (03) 5169 6275 |
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| Brunswick Music Festival | | A festival in various venues centred around Sydney Road Brunswick featuring folk, roots & world music. | | March 2011 ? | Sydney Road,
Brunswick - | | Enquiries: (03) 9388 1460 |
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 | CERES Yule Celebration - Winter Solstice 2009 | Celebrate the return of the light from the darkest night at CERES Winter
Solstice. Brighten up your winter’s night and discover the beauty of darkness
and light with: Shadow puppetry from renowned puppeteers Stories from the
Ground,
- A traditional Yule ritual & sprial dance
- Fire sculpture & poetry
- A stellar musical line up:
- Rosie Burgess Trio, Jayden Lillyist, Broni, Mladen on the Ud - (Arabic
Lute)
Tickets at the Gate - $10 Members/Concession $15 Full $5 School Age $20
Passionate - $5 of ticket price goes to CERES Environment Fund | |
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| Eureka Music Festival | | World music, family fun and old-fashioned games will be the order to the day at the Eureka Festival at the Eureka Centre and Stockade Gardens on Sunday 7 December. The Festival is a culmination of Eureka 154, the events and commemorations that mark the 154th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion in Ballarat. | | December 2009 ? | Eureka Centre, Ballarat - | | Free | |
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| Global Sounds at Sunset | | World Music in the outdoor amphitheatre at Melbourne Museum. | | February 2009 ? | - | | Bookings: 1300 130 152 |
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| Globe To Globe - World Music Festival | | Globe to Globe World Music Festival is proudly presented by Kingston City Council and supported by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Promoting peace, harmony and cultural diversity through music, dance and exotic cuisines, this much-loved festival has become one of Victoria’s premier world music events and attracts more than 20,000 people over the two days. | | January 2011 | Namatjira Park, Springs Rd, Clayton South - (Mel ref 79 A4) | | Enquiries: (03) 9581 4754 |
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| Irish Music Festival | | A day of musical and dance workshops culminating in an evening performance combining professional performers and participants. The day will cater for a broad range of ages and experience and aims to celebrate and promote the joy of Irish culture to new audiences Held at St Philip's Hall Collingwood and the Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford. | | March 2008 ? | St Phillip's Hall & Collingwood Town Hall - | | Enquiries: (03) 9205 5109 |
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| Kilmore Celtic Festival | | Kilmore presents a weekend of Celtic celebration, focussing on the traditions of Celtic music and dance with a street market highlighting the best of Celtic wares. Following the Friday night ceilidh and Welcome Session, Saturday offers 13 hours of non-stop live Celtic music in three main heated venues in close proximity ensuring the weather is never a problem. | | June 2010 ? | Kilmore - (Mel ref 610 L9) | | Enquiries: (03) 5781 1711 |
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| Maldon Folk Festival | | Featuring Australian performers from Victoria and interstate, workshops, laid back sessions, small chalkboard venues and street busking plus the inevitable ‘campfire’ get-togethers. | | November 2008 ? | Maldon - | | Enquiries: (03) 5475 2569 |
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| Melbourne Afrobeats Festival | | This free public event will feature two performance stages hosting an exciting showcase of contemporary afrobeats music artists, soundsystems including free dance workshops, skating clinics for the young at heart, food and more. Performers& DJs include Musiki Manjaro, King Marong & Super Afro Mandinko, Maliki Pena, Ujahmaa Soundsystem, Uber Lingua and Uber Lingua. | | April 2008 ? | Boat house Drive, Alexandra Gardens - (Mel ref 2f J7) | | Free | Enquiries: 0421 759 497 |
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| Melbourne Middle Eastern Dance and Music Festival | Did you miss this event? Then
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receive advance notice of events such as this one. A vibrant marketplace with music, costumes, jewellery, CD's DVD's, performances, workshops and more... A top professional Bellydance Show on 13th July. | | July 2008 ? | Darebin Arts Centre, cnr St Georges Rd & Bell Street Preston - | | Enquiries: (03) 9478 7803 |
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| Peruvian Festival | | The Peruvian Festival is a great opportunity to connect with the Peruvian community in Australia and to find out some more about life in Peru. Pan pipes, thrumming guitars, steaming empanadas, brightly coloured rugs, dramatic felt hats and alpacas are the common
icons of Peru, but the 2006 Peruvian Festival in Melbourne will also illustrate the side of Peru that is less well known.10am—6pm Saturday; 10am—9pm Sunday. | |
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| Port Fairy Folk Festival | | Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so White Hat advises that you should book early. | | March 2011 ? | >Port Fairy - | | Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227 |
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| Rainbow Serpent Festival | | A new age festival with world music, arts, crafts and communal environment. Featuring entertainment, a market with over 100 stalls, workshops and lifestyle and art displays. | | January 2010? | Beaufort - | | Bookings 13 28 49 |
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| Ranges Folk Festival | | International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. | | April 2009 ? | National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda - | | Enquiries: (03) 9754 1408 |
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| Rhythmic Africa | | Live entertainment at the Werribee Open Range Zoo.. | | Sat & Sun, early 2009 ? | - | | standard entry fees apply | Enquiries: (03) 9731 9600 |
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| The Boite Singers' Festival | | Workshops, concerts and special programs for community choirs, young singers and children. | | January 2009 ? | Daylesford - | | Enquitries: (03) 9417 1983 |
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| Yackandandah Folk Festival | | Featuring local and national talent together with a buskers competition, farmers' market, food and stalls. | | March 2011 ? | Yackandandah - (Mel ref 622 E7) | | Enquiries: (02) 6027 1431 |
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