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In keeping with the tradition set in 2008 The Apollo Bay Music Festival is presenting a themed concert with a difference. The first ever Woodstock took place in 1969, and to pay homage to the festival that started it all we sent the set lists from 1969 to our fine acts for 2010, and we are nothing short of thrilled with what has transpired. Read more »»

The attached document is the DRAFT fire plan for the 2010 Turramurra Folk Music Camp.

Since 2001,Mairtin O’Connor ,Cathal Hayden,and Seamie O’Dowd have been building a formidable musical relationship under the guise of the Mairtin O’Connor Band. Read more »»

BY POPULAR DEMAND The next banjo workshop is Sun Dec 20th, 3PM - 5PM SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT IRISH MURPHY’S GEELONG

Experienced teachers—Mark Wardle and Peter Somerville, will take you on a thorough workout of bluegrass banjo techniques, from simple rolls and chords through to playing backup and lead solos. Together with over 60 years of teaching experience between them, Mark and Peter will provide you with all the learning materials you will need including notes, tablature and hints and tips on how to set up your banjo. Read more »»

Special open mic guests to perform at the Xmas Party include:

Michelle Meehan Michaela Hickey Bree-Arne Trio Myra McRae Band Paula's Jazz Quartet Chandra...plus more

Big wine and goodie hamper raffle...

This report just in from our good friend Malcolm MacDonald from the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club - thanks Malcolm!

God I feel crook! I have to stop doing this. Two years ago I came to Maldon and went home early with food poisoning (self induced). Last year I made a break at the last minute from St Vincents to get here. And this year I was feeling green before I even got here.

I had been deciding whether to camp, but in the end I realized it was going to be a big enough effort just to get here. Also, a double bed at Jo's, electricity, a working toilet and almost running hot water was just too much to resist. Read more »»