WA Folk Music and Dance Calendar

4th of September
— Hills Folk Club.(1st Friday)
The Hills Folk Club is pleased to invite you back to Falls Farm Cottage on Friday 4th September after a forgotten winter. The night will start with Nick Hunter, a newcomer to our Club, but someone you may have seen performing around Kalamunda, including the Tap House, a local venue offering musicians a chance to perform. Nick is an accomplished singer / songwriter and guitarist, with a voice and style well suited to Falls Farm Cottage.
Suzanne Brown is no stranger to our Club, having performed many times in Jimjam and Harley+Brown. She will be performing solo on Friday singing a set of original songs in her usual bubbly style and with the accompaniment of her piano.
Margaret & Geoff Morgan are accomplished musicians who have been stalwarts of W.A’s folk scene for many years. Their extensive repertoire includes British traditional music as well as impressive Australian songs they have written which reflect the powerful range of Margaret’s voice & Geoff’s careful accompaniment on guitar.
Phil & Yvonne Gray are back from their travels to Folk Festivals in the N.T and will have bush songs to sing and stories to tell. Always entertaining, we are pleased to welcome them home.
Hills Folk Club is held at Falls Farm Cottage on Neil Tonkin Park, Cagney Way, Lesmurdie at 8pm. Entry $10. Tea, coffee, milo & biscuits included at interval.
Contact Pauline Tonkin 0408 092 553 or paulinekevin@bigpond.com or Peter ‘Murph’ Murphy at murf2murf4@gmail.com
Also please take this as formal notice that the Hills Folk Club will hold its AGM at 8pm on Friday 2rd October at Falls Farm. You all know by now that this is an act in its own right. Nomination forms for committee positions available from Pauline Tonkin.

11th September
— Wanneroo Folk Club In Warwick– 40 years in the making
September will be a Come-all-Ye, AKA a Blackboard concert. Come one come all and have a ball, Guitars and voices and other such things And an audience that joins in to sing, We know not who will front the crowd, some will be delicate some will be loud… Non-performing Audience is welcome and are encouraged to join in the choruses. There will be no amplification so performers prepare an acoustic set. Performers must register at the front desk
Entry – $12 ($10 WAFF members) Doors open 7 pm for a 7:30 start
More info www.wafolk.org.au or email wfc@wafolk.org.au

13th & 29th September
–Matilda’s music.(2nd and 4th Sunday)
Matilda’s provides an open-mic venue for community musicians to perform in front of an audience. The vibe is very casual and supportive
We meet in the Hollywood and Subiaco Bowling Club, 42 Smyth Road Nedlands, from 2 until 5pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month and usually attract between 20 and 40 people, of whom 10 to 12 are performers
New players and listeners are always welcome and the players register is open from 1.45 while we’re setting up. $5 entry
Every Wednesday there’s an informal jam session from 4 to 6pm for anyone who wants to turn up and make music. No entry fee
Enquiries to David: davidjbt@gmail.com

18th September
— Swan Acoustic.(3rd Friday of the month)
The next normal Club night will be June at The Swan Bowling Club in Attfield St Guildford.
3rd Friday of the month doors open 7-10 pm
This is a licensed premise so under 18 must have a parent or guardian present.
contact: phone Yvonne – 0417 887 835 or Phil – 0404 629 125

Saturday 19th of September TBC
— Mandurah Soiree.
Though we were originally planning to have the next Soiree later in July, we have decided it is necessary to take a break for a few weeks, and take some holidays while we can. But, never fear , the Soiree will return on Saturday, the 19th of September. The format and starting times etc. will all be the same, and we will be sending out an update mid-August. In the meantime stay safe and Best Wishes from Lusy and I.
If you wish to attend, either as performer or as a member of the audience please let’s know by email as soon as possible, as we are limited by seating. (25 Max.) Email: ilo78333@bigpond.net.au

20th September — Greenbushes Acoustic.(3rd Sunday) TBC
RSL Hall in Greenbushes 1:30 and 3:30pm
Greenbushes Acoustic is a mental health support group with an acoustic music focus in Greenbushes. The main aim is to bring people together to play, sing and listen to live acoustic music, build relationships and community, as well as skills. The inclusive Support Group is open to people of all ages, skills, and abilities. We provide a creative and mutual learning space to foster mental health maintenance and recovery. Greenbushes Acoustic started as Greenbushes Folk Club in September 2020 for an acoustic music picnic that has become a monthly event, now held regularly on the third Sunday of each month. Everyone is invited to our free events. Please bring your own picnic and chairs, as well as your family, friends and neighbours. Your donation is welcome.
Lee on 0491 009 134 or Irma on 0466 640 455
email: hello@greenbushesacoustic.club
web: greenbushesacoustic.club

21st September(3rd Monday)
— Sunset Coast Shanty Crew .
Perth Sea Shanty Song Circle — hosted by Sunset Coast Shanty Crew Bassendean Hotel, 25 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean, Upstairs in the Swan Room 3rd Monday of the month. Format : Everybody who comes along will be asked if they would like to lead a song of their choice. You are not obliged to sing. The song can be from our song book or your own choice, preferably with a nautical theme. Song Book : Link to the SCSC Song Book Drive, Please download the song book to your phone, this way the links in the PDF song book will work. Or you can email us and we will send you a copy Come along for a meal and a pint, with singing from 7:30 onwards until we run out of voice (usually a couple of hours)! Website: www.LeeShoreSongs.com or contact Lee.Shore.songs@gmail.com FB @Sunset.Coast.Shanty.Crew email: SunsetCoastShantyCrew@gmail.com

22nd September
— Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (usually monthly 4th Tuesday)
Merriwa Acoustic Music Club (MAMC) is normally 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.
Also… just a reminder that our “Song Writing Workshop” will be Saturday 6 July from 1 PM until 5 PM. Mark your calendars. It will be very affordable for club members. More details will soon follow.

24th September
— Bunbury Folk Club. (4th Thursday)
Bunbury Mission To Seafarers. 7-9pm
Looking forward to seeing you all. Put your name on the blackboard to perform or just come along to listen and enjoy the atmosphere.

25th September
— Folk and Shanty Club. (Monthly, last Friday) TBC
Albany King River Hall 7pm-10pm
“The Albany Folk & Shanty Club” is hosted by “Amity Rogues ” 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

26th September
— Bal Folk Perth.
Bal Folk Perth is a platform for all balfolk events in the Perth region.Check out our FB and Instagram pages for more info! contact balfolkperth@gmail.com Old Chidlow Hall, Saturdays 5:30-9 pm:

27th September
— Perth Scottish Fiddlers.(last Sunday) TBC
Formed in 2009 to give musicians the opportunity to learn and play the rich and extensive fiddle music of Scotland. We meet on the last Sunday of the month, 1.30 – 4.00pm at St Andrews Church hall, 259 Barker Road, Subiaco. All string players welcome. perthscottishfiddlers@gmail.com, www.perthscottishfiddlers.com.au

2nd-4th October
— Nanga Music Festival .
This year, the Early Bird tickets open at 12:01 am on the 6th June FOR 1 WEEK ONLY! Be ready. Have a look at these options and be ready to follow the link provided in our email on the 5th June to book your tickets at the early bird price.
There is nothing better than sharing the festival with your friends and loved ones. Several cottages have already been booked and paid for. Once our Early Bird tickets go on sale, all remaining cottages and beds will be opened up for everyone to book. Now is your best chance of getting a whole cottage exclusively for yourselves. Have a look at the Fairbridge Village accommodation page to see the configurations of the available cottages. Accommodation at Fairbridge Village: Cottages Overview And it’s all about the music! Our Artistic Director, Colleen Dixon is curating a terrific program with some of Australia’s finest musicians for the 2026 festival. We can’t wait to show you the brilliant acts for the 2026 festival! Keep an eye on our socials. We know you’ll be as excited as we are! https://nangamusic.org.au/

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