WA Folk Music and Dance Calendar

If you see TBC (to be confirmed) next to an event then check with the contact before going.

Friday May 16th
— Swan Acoustic. (3rd Friday)
The next Swan Acoustic night will be Friday May 16th. If you wish to perform you will be warmly welcomed, just be early so we can find a spot for you. If you are thirsty, there are refreshments available over the bar at friendly prices, served by friendly volunteers. If you are hungry, the club puts on an economical single choice meal from 6-7 pm. These can sell out quickly. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. If you have any queries please phone Yvonne – 0417 887 835 or Phil – 0404 629 125. And remember ……Live Music Helps Keep the Community Healthy! See you there!
The bowling club is run entirely by friendly volunteers and they offer an economical single choice meal available from around 6:00pm, but be early as there only a set number of meals and they disappear quickly! You’re welcome to bring your own snacks.
Be aware that this is a licensed venue and so NO BYO drinks and any minors are to be accompanied by an adult.
Club nights will be the 3rd Friday of each month, unless otherwise advertised.
Come along and help us kick this year along the road. If you have any queries at all, call or message Phil Gray on 0404 629 125.

18th May
— 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

22th May
— 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.

24th May
— 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

25th May 2025
–Matilda’s music.(2nd and 4th Sunday)
Matilda’s music is 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 2-6pm. We’ll be back 12th January
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: David Beatie davidjbt@gmail.com

Monday 26th May (4th Monday)
— Sunset Coast Shanty Crew .
the Pirate Bar, 25 Green Street, Mt Hawthorn
The Sunset Coast Shanty Crew meets on the 4th Monday of the month. Our next Sea Shanty Song Circle is at 7:30pm on Monday 28th of April at the Pirate Bar, 25 Green Street, Mt Hawthorn. We are looking for more voices to join our Crew. 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
FB @Sunset.Coast.Shanty.Crew
email: SunsetCoastShantyCrew@gmail.com

27th May
— 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.

30th May
— 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

Friday 6th June
— Hills Folk Club.(1st Friday)
Performance spots are available, so please contact Murph at murf2murf4@gmail.com or 94546144 to book your position on the programme.
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 92916026 paulinekevin@bigpond.com or Peter ‘Murph’ Murphy at murf2murf4@gmail.com

— WA Bush Poets & Yarnspinners Monthly Muster.
7 pm, TBC
The Auditorium, Swan Care Bentley Park, 26 Plantation Drive, Bentley WA
Contact: Bill Gordon billgordon1948@gmail.com Mob: 0428 651 098

June 13th
— Wanneroo Folk Club In Warwick
June will be a special Event with the City Slickers a 3 piece acoustic band, based in Perth. Each one of these fine players brings a wealth of experience and acoustic flair to a varied and wide range of music genres and styles, presenting acoustic hits from Country, Bluegrass and classic standards. So who are they? Ian Simpson is well known in Country Music circles, renowned as one of Australia’s finest banjo players and also handy with Dobro, guitar and vocals Ian’s vast musical knowledge makes him well suited to the band (bands he has played in: Slim Dusty’s band, Flying Emus, Sensitive New Age Cowpersons, Paul Kelly and the Storm Boys). Wayne Perry is a fine fingerstyle guitarist and tenor vocalist and lending his talents to John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot shows has established Wayne as a unique talent with a wide vocabulary of songs. Adam Gare on fiddle, mandolin and vocals gives the band more versatility and talent than they can handle (Jam Tarts, Paul Kelly’s Uncle Bill, Sensitive New Age Cowpersons and more). This is a show not to be missed. They have been playing their brand of music for quite a time and they are all excellent performers and extremely talene musicians.
Pre booking for this Special Event is open and seats are going fast and will probably be a sell out, email wafolk@hotmail.com and give us your name and number of seats and we will email the EFT details for payment.
July: Come all ye, August Ebb Tide men Sept: Bluegrass Parkway.
Doors open 7 pm for a 7:30 start
Tea & coffee provided, for other refreshment bring your own
Admission: $15 ($12 WAFF Members) Cash is preferred, Card facilities will be available.
Dorchester Hall, 2 Dugdale cnr Dorchester Ave, Warwick.
If you want more info please Email: wafolk@hotmail.com or check www.wafolk.org.au

Saturday 14th June
— Mandurah Soiree.
It’s that time again!! Our next Soiree will be on Saturday, the 14th of June, and the theme(s) will be “Another Place /Another Time” or ”Favourite Places”. We are also considering moving the starting time forward to 2.00 p.m, break at 3.00 for nibbles and drinks (and conversation ), re-starting at 3.30 to finish about 4.30 p.m. The reason is that during Winter this will allow some of our performers etc, some of whom come from North of the River, to get home before it gets totally dark. This will not effect the “jam session” for those who want to continue after the published programme. Please let’s know your thoughts on the matter. The theme by the way, in not mandatory, but a suggestion. If nothing comes to mind, just play your favourites. Please prepare three songs, and depending on time, you should be able to present all three, if they can be kept under four minutes each- this enables all performers to have a go. We also have our own sound system . Just to emphasize, there is no membership fee, or door charge for the Soiree. Although folk orientated, we welcome most musical genres, as the idea is to get together to enjoy music. The Soiree is an associate member of the West Australian Folk Federation, and as such we would like to thank them for their support and encouragement-it is a great help to the Soiree, and is one of the best contacts for anyone wishing to attend the Soiree. Because the Soiree is held in a family home, initial contact is by email, word of mouth, or personal recommendation. If you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you. Email address is: ilo78333@bigpond.net.au

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