Coupled with the wonderful Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival, the 8th Dorrigo Old-Time Music School runs 21, 22, 23 October in the leadup to the festival at a venue adjacent to the festival site. The music school provides opportunities for learning and playing alongside award winning old time musicians, including trad fiddle and banjo, instrument workshops (fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, vocal), old time ensemble workshops, folk singing, concerts, jamming and a festival performance opportunity.
More info: https://www.dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au/old-time-music-school/
AND this year there is also a Beginner Old-Time Bootcamp running 22 – 23 October, 9-3pm, where you can spend two days learning great old time tunes, chord accompaniment and ornaments at a leisurely pace. Details: https://www.dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au/beginner-dorrigo-oldtime-bootcamp/