2–4 June 2023
— Denmark Festival of Voice.
Last year was an interesting year. But this year Denmark Festival of Voice is turning 20! Twenty years of dedication to the power and beauty of the [human] voice. There’s so many people who have contributed to the history of this festival and it’s an honour for Denmark Arts to continue the legacy.
We will be having a launch party of the revamped Civic Centre. The Opening Ceremony will be truly special. The line up is looking good. There’s magic in the air.
It’ll be a special winter in Denmark and we’d love for you to join us.
Tickets are available now through the Denmark Arts website or at denmarkfestivalofvoice.com.au
Friday 9th June
— Wanneroo Folk Club (2nd Friday Monthly)
This month we have COBWEBS who meet every Friday afternoon to create music, have fun and a beer or two and discuss the qualities of fine wine (usually from Aldi). This has been happening for over 20 years, and has resulted in the fine musicianship and bad jokes you will hear. Also accounts for the big bellies and mayhem.
Cobwebs is: Bob Emery: guitar, mandolin, bass and vocals. Bob formed Fiddlers Green in Perth (13 years) after a start in the Pilbara, where he met Laurie Dodd, and they formed the Famous Cossack Bush Band. Member Mucky Duck Bush Band for 6 years.
Lawrie Dodd: guitar, bass, vocals, luthier. Once built a Bindara Bass with a case that could hold 2 cartons of beer with ice (and frequently did). Also built some fine instruments.
Russell Jenkins: Russell brews beer, wine, plays harmonica, double bass and sings a lot, often without a microphone. A powerful voice and thirst.
Les Fullwood: Banjo, mandolin provides the pies and rehearsal venue. Built two planes at Serpentine and loves a good twang.
Support for the night will be Stinger Nettleton from the Bush Poets association and the Ed Bettga & Bill Cullen Duo.
Doors open 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
Admission: $12 ($10 for WAFF members). Card facilities will be available.
Dorchester Hall, cnr Dugdale and Dorchester St, Warwick
If you want to play at Wanneroo Folk Club Email: Rob Oats
Web: www.wafolk.org.au
11th June
–Matilda’s music .(2nd and 4th Sunday)
Matilda’s music, formerly run out of Claremont Recreation Club, is now held at Hollywood Subiaco Bowling Club. It is a great venue and Matilda’s has been warmly welcomed by the Hollywood Subiaco committee.
Matilda’s continues to be held on second and fourth Sunday of every month from 3-6pm.
Pay $5 at the door and share the love of making music. It’s an ‘open mike’ session, so if you fancy singing and playing to like-minded musicians, come along and put your name on the board. Or if you just like to see and hear people who love making music, please come along. Everyone is welcome.
Every Wednesday from around 4pm -6pm a group gathers for a very informal ‘jam’ session. Again, everyone is welcome.
Venue address: 42 Smyth Road, Nedlands Western Australia 6009
Enquiries: Trevor Perree 0416 968 994
Thursday 15th June 2023
— Sign of Four House concert .
Sign of Four is a contemporary string quartet formed in 2022 by Shenzo Gregorio, Daniel Drieberg, Mardae Selepak and Jude Iddison.
Their innovative and intricate original compositions and interpretations explore the sonic possibilities of combining violins, guitars, mandolin and octave viola with lush vocal harmonies. Drawing from classical, jazz, Celtic, Latin and rock foundations, Sign of Four takes audiences on an exhilarating and inspiring musical journey, from Vivaldi to AC/DC, Reinhardt, Piazzolla, Sting and beyond. Shenzo Gregorio brings decades of musical experience and innovation, being a master of violin and guitar. Daniel Drieberg is a prize winning WAAPA jazz graduate with skills on violin, mandolin and vocals. Mardae Selepak composes and plays sublime classical guitar; and Jude Iddison is studying a Masters of violin improvising and brings a diverse range of musical styles to her violin playing and compositions.
Supported by Red Sea Pedestrians
Mt Hawthorn location…Seats are limited so get in quick to avoid disappointment!
Bookings are essential – for bookings and further details, please email: mellie1@iinet.net.au
7pm for 7.30 start $30 Entry
16th June
— Mundaring Folk n Blues Club.(3rd Friday)
As a general guide, 4 acts are presented in the evening with 2 x 20min breaks. Our bar will be open, offering better than pub prices and a meal will be available to purchase.
Please note: the kitchen staff will prepare a set quantity of meals. The intention is NOT to cater for people arriving late and once sold out, it’s gone.
Acts vary from solo performers to 5 piece ensembles and great care is taken to present a variety of genres falling under the ACOUSTIC folk n’ blues category which is fairly diverse these days, so there is usually something to suit everybody’s taste.
Bar has card payment options.
The cost for entry is $10.
Doors open at 6.45pm Show begins at 7.30pm and will usually finish around 10.30pm.
For more information, please contact mundaringfolknblues@gmail.com
Sunday 18th June
— Greenbushes Acoustic. (3rd Sunday)
Greenbushes Acoustic has been operating since September 2020. We aim to bring more live acoustic music to Greenbushes in Western Australia.
This is a free acoustic music event with open mic opportunities. From October, during the warmer months, the group meets from 2:30-4:30 at Thomson Park in Greenbushes.
Ring Lee on 0491 009 134 or Irma on 0466 640 455 for more information.
23 June 2023
— Factory Concert. Enda Kenny.
Great news for all our Factory Concert enthusiasts – Enda Kenny is coming to town!
He’s on his way from Victoria to do a 3-month gig tour in Europe, UK and Ireland so this is your only chance to catch him for a while. He offered this concert at last year’s Folk in the Forest when we celebrated making donations of more than $250,000.00 to Perth Children’s Hospital.
The Big Picture Factory, 119, Campbell Street, Rivervale WA 6103
Doors open 7.00pm for a 7.30pm (sharp!) start
Tickets $25.00 each and bookings are now open. To purchase visit https://www.littlefolkinc.com, go to House concerts and click Book Now (There are no door sales)
BYOG. Tea, coffee and a light supper available during the break. We look forward to seeing you there for another memorable night.
Saturday 24 June 2023
— Maria Forde with Jamie McKinnon & Fred Rea.
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM Fremantle Park Sport & Community Centre,36 Ellen St, Fremantle WA 6160
Maria Forde is an Irish Australian singer-songwriter based in country Victoria. Her parents emigrated from Ireland, and Maria was born several weeks later. Maria draws upon her love of her Irish heritage and Australia when writing songs for her nine albums. Audiences love her storytelling, humorous anecdotes, and powerful voice when she performs in concert. Maria’s songs have been covered by some of Ireland’s favourite musicians, including the Fureys. One of Maria’s most memorable performance highlights was singing ‘Ireland Calls’ before a live football audience of over 40,000.
Maria will be joined by special guests Jamie McKinnon and Fred Rea
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1054481.
Sunday 25th June
— Jackadders Music Club (4th Sunday)
2.30pm Wembley Downs Scout Hall, 7 Dover Cresc. Wembley Downs.
Cost: adults $12 (WAFF Members $6) children free
For more information call 0412 777 061 or carmel@carmelcharlton.com
Time: 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Afternoon tea included
This is a West Australian Folk Federation Event.
–Matilda’s music .(2nd and 4th Sunday)
Matilda’s music, formerly run out of Claremont Recreation Club, is now held at Hollywood Subiaco Bowling Club. It is a great venue and Matilda’s has been warmly welcomed by the Hollywood Subiaco committee.
Matilda’s continues to be held on second and fourth Sunday of every month from 3-6pm.
Pay $5 at the door and share the love of making music. It’s an ‘open mike’ session, so if you fancy singing and playing to like-minded musicians, come along and put your name on the board. Or if you just like to see and hear people who love making music, please come along. Everyone is welcome.
Every Wednesday from around 4pm -6pm a group gathers for a very informal ‘jam’ session. Again, everyone is welcome.
Venue address: 42 Smyth Road, Nedlands Western Australia 6009
Enquiries: Trevor Perree 0416 968 994
27th June
— Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (monthly, 4th Tuesday)
Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (MAMC) is held every 4th Tuesday of each month at Jenolan Way Community Centre in Merriwa (very near the end of the highway north with lots of safe parking). MAMC has a simple ‘sing around’ format with each participant getting to preform two songs (or whatever it is you do… poem, dance, etc.) each cycle through the group. Everyone from complete beginners to accomplished performers are welcome. All types of instruments are also welcomed as is almost any style of music (bluegrass, folk, pop, rock, and more). We additionally have a featured club member lead the group in trying out and learning a new song together each month. MAMC has a purpose for fun, learning, encouragement, and in it’s small way – community service. If you would like to know more write: Oakyfolky@msn.com.
30th June
— Folk and Shanty Club. (Monthly, last Friday)
Albany King River Hall 7pm-10pm
“The Albany Folk & Shanty Club” is hosted by “The Shantylillies” on the last Friday of each month. Open mic night where you are invited to sing shanties, folk, traditional, recite poetry, play some tunes…and everything in between. Admission is $5/person, $10 per family, to help pay for the hire of the hall. BYO drinks and nibbles. Free hot drinks available. Family friendly
Friday 7th July
— Hills Folk Club.(1st Friday)
Door entry fee will remain at $10 so don’t miss this fabulous opportunity in a great acoustic venue.
Hills Folk Club is held at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie at 8pm. Entry $10. Free tea, coffee, milo & biscuits provided at interval.
Contact Pauline Tonkin 92916026 paulinekevin@bigpond.com or Peter ‘Murph’ Murphy at murf2murf4@gmail.com
Saturday 15th of July
— Mandurah Soiree.
We look forward to catching up with all of you on Saturday 20th of May, usual starting time of 2.30p.m. breaking for nibbles and scintillating conversation at 3.30, and then on again at 4.00, finishing at 5.00p.m. with the usual “Jam Session” afterwards for those who wish to stay on for a bit. As you know, the theme is a suggestion only, so if nothing comes to mind, anything will do.
Further planned Soiree dates will be Saturday 23rd of September, and Saturday 18th of November. We will do our very best to maintain these dates, but we may have to alter them due to changing circumstances-please bear with us!! In the meantime we look forward to seeing you all.
If you have any questions, please email or give me a call. We look forward to catching up with you all. email Ian ilo78333@bigpond.net.au
