by Dave Johnson | Feb 1, 2023 | Member News
Some tributes from the Concertina Convergence mail group. Australian Made Australian Played Article Born in 1945 in Coventry, England, Richard Evans (Bell, NSW) emigrated to Australia in 1951. He served a five-year apprenticeship with NSW railways to qualify as a...
by Folk Federation of NSW | Jan 28, 2023 | Articles, Industry News, Member News
The Folk Federation of NSW Young Folk Artists Award is an annual program funded by donations and our membership. There are two Awards: under 19 years; and under 25 years. The call for applications is usually in the first quarter of the year with the awards announced...
by Pam Merrigan | Dec 9, 2022 | Member News, Reviews
FolkFedNSW capped off the year in fine style with its annual Folk Bash at the Gaelic Club on Sunday afternoon 4th December. An appreciative audience enjoyed a brilliant line-up of acts opening with Village Carols and then followed by performances from FolkFed’s...
by Pam Merrigan | Dec 6, 2022 | Articles, Member News
Two retiring members of the Folk Federation of NSW committee, Pam Davis (left) and Margaret Walters (right), were recognised at Sunday’s End of Year Folk Bash for their many years of service and dedication to the Folk Federation and the folk community. Needless...
by Pam Merrigan | Oct 31, 2022 | Articles, Member News
Touring NSW in November & December 2022, Sionnach Rua’s Great Irish Song Book brings Ireland’s rich and unique culture to the shores of Australia, with a romantic passion that runs deep in Celtic veins. Sionnach Rua’s Great Irish Song Book is an authentic...
by Comhaltas Sydney | Oct 7, 2022 | Member News
Comhaltas Sydney will be offering group Irish Music lessons for children on Saturday afternoons, 1:30 to 2:30 from November 5th. Children from age 7 upwards playing all melody instruments are welcome. This first set of classes will run for 6 weeks. Payment is $90 and...
