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Fiddler Magazine
http://www.fiddle.com/
Internet Radio 24/7 of the Best:
live365 .........google & choose Celtic
My favourites are Celtic Radio
Highlander
Celtic Journey
& for you Scotties : Gardai Na Sean Criche
Free 24/7 of all the Celtic music you could want !!!!
http://www.fiddle.com/
Internet Radio 24/7 of the Best:
live365 .........google & choose Celtic
My favourites are Celtic Radio
Highlander
Celtic Journey
& for you Scotties : Gardai Na Sean Criche
Free 24/7 of all the Celtic music you could want !!!!
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LiveTrad.com www.livetrad.com
On-line streaming of traditional Irish music webcasts & links!! Awesome website Also links to all Irish Festivals ............ www.fleadhcheoil.ie and www.LiveTrad.com LiveTrad also on Face Book 
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Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club
Friday's 1st and 2nd of the month 7:30pm St Lukes Presbyterian Church 130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 6 per evening or $60 per year First and Second Fridays in the month Slow session, new tune, up to speed plus! Learning traditional Scottish music together. Classes available for different learning speeds and also for accompaniment instruments Contact Anne-Marie Forsyth at: [email protected] Phone: 021 180 6230 All Musicians Welcome !! www.aucklandscottishfiddleclub.webs.com |
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Twisty Willow ReelingDon't forget. Reeling starts again, this Friday, 9 February, Waipu Coronation Hall, 7.30pm. If you are able, bring a contribution (that doesn't need heating) for supper.
Love to see you there! Wes and Barb Bycroft Twisty Willow |
Welcome to ScotStringNZ!
20-27 April 2024 Come and immerse yourself in the music and traditions of Scotland! ScotStringNZ is a week-long residential camp held in west Auckland, New Zealand. Specialist teachers from Scotland will offer lessons for strings, keyboards and accompaniment instruments, as well as band work. Your fee includes seven nights’ accommodation, all meals, classes and optional activities. Transfers to and from camp to the airport or central city can also be arranged. https://www.scotstring.nz/teachers.php# CATHERINE FRASER - FIDDLE “An outstanding player, Catherine has a rare grasp of Scottish music....and she has a knack of composing and interpreting slow airs.” The Living Tradition Magazine UK Scots/Australian fiddler Catherine Fraser has gained a reputation as a world-class performer and teacher, and presents the music of her heritage with finesse, passion and sensitivity. Acknowledged for her ability to combine a high level of technical skill with a rare depth of emotional expression, Catherine has inspired and taught many of New Zealand’s own Scottish fiddle community! http://www.catherinefraser.com/ 
BRUCE MACGREGOR – FIDDLE
Bruce MacGregor has been one of the most influential traditional musicians in Scotland over the last two decades. Forming the multi-award winning Highland fiddle super group “Blazin’ Fiddles” in 1998, Bruce is also the voice of Scottish folk, as long term presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s “Travelling Folk”, which he has now been presenting for over a decade. His driving, yet lyrical, style of playing alongside his passion for the history and culture of the Highlands, has helped inspire a new generation of musicians and lovers of traditional music. A pupil of the legendary fiddle teacher, Donald Riddell MBE, Bruce has taken Highland fiddle music to a new level, featuring on TV, theatre and video game (Assassins Creed III). Bruce has found himself playing for Sir Billy Connolly, Sir Sean Connery, Prince Edward and accompanying Ewan McGregor and Sharlene Spitteri, Eddi Reader, Justin Currie and duetting with world renowned violinist Nicola Benedetti. Recently Bruce’s role as a composer has come into the spotlight with the launch of the “Highlanders Revenge and other tales” in January 2020. https://www.brucemacgregor.scot/
Ceol Aneas
June 2024 We are delighted to announce our headline guests for Ceol Aneas 2024. Our ongoing partnership with the National Celtic Festival Australia has again made it possible to present a trio of world class Irish traditional musicians: Orlaith McAulliffe on flute, Dylan Carlos on fiddle,and John McCartin on guitar. Órlaith McAuliffe is one of the leading flute and whistle players in Irish traditional music, holder of over 20 All-Ireland titles – at different age levels, solo and in duos and trios. She was voted Young Musician of the Year in the 2016 TG4 Gradam Ceoil Awards. Raised in North London by parents from Killarney, she started under her mother’s tutelage on the whistle at 9 years old. She is now a regular performer and workshop provider at Irish music festivals, and has been a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland and the band Crossharbour. She is also a medical doctor, working on the front-line in the NHS. She collaborates musically with many different Irish musicians, including her concertina player sister Brogan, who holds 4 All-Ireland titles. Dylan Carlos comes from a very musical family in Co Roscommon – a part of the country best known for flute playing. Dylan collaborates with many musicians, within the Irish tradition and more broadly, performing regularly with Co. Tipperary singer-songwriter Cormac Looby and has also played with the groups “Gatehouse” and “Garadice”. He is part of the group “Carlos Sweeney McCartin” – their debut album (2019) garnered critical acclaim. Dylan is a past all Ireland winner on fiddle, plays and teaches regularly at festivals around Ireland and abroad. John McCartin from Newtowngore in County Leitrim is both a guitar and fiddle player. He holds an MA in Traditional Music Performance from the University of Limerick. John is a member of the band Garadice, who were nominated for an RTE Folk Award in 2024, and performs as part of the trio, Carlos Sweeney McCartin. He has recorded and performed with the likes of Eleanor Shanley, Donal Lunny, Lunasa, Dervish, Back West and Vinnie Kilduff. Join us in Nelson over King's Birthday weekend for an unforgettable experience at Ceol Aneas! https://www.facebook.com/ceolaneas |
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World Fiddle Day
May 20th 2023 celebrated every third Saturday in May, is an annual celebration of fiddle music. This year, it falls on May 20. |
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Ceol Aneas
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Jun 4 at 6 PM UTC+12 – Jun 7 at 4:30 PM UTC+12
Tickets
www.irishmusic.org.nz
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
New Zealand's premiere Irish music event, Ceol Aneas, is one of Australasia's major Irish music gatherings, attracting musicians and traditional Irish music lovers from around New Zealand and overseas.
Similar to the traditional Irish music summer schools in Ireland, the Ceol Aneas festival programme features a ceili dance on Saturday night, a highlight concert Sunday night at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts featuring all the tutors.
There are also numerous traditional Irish music ‘sessions'. There is no charge to enter session venues and sessions run on into the wee, small hours.
Our tutors for the music workshops this year includes:
Rennie Pearson (flute)
Rob Zielinski (fiddle)
Bob McNeill (guitar)
Alex Davidson (whistle)
Kara Dawson (accordion)
Steve McGlone (banjo/mandolin)
Evey McAuliffe (singing)
TICKETS
Tickets range from $15 for the weekend, for various events.
Find out more and get tickets at https://www.irishmusic.org.nz
#ceolaneas2021
#nelson
#newzealand
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Jun 4 at 6 PM UTC+12 – Jun 7 at 4:30 PM UTC+12
Tickets
www.irishmusic.org.nz
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
New Zealand's premiere Irish music event, Ceol Aneas, is one of Australasia's major Irish music gatherings, attracting musicians and traditional Irish music lovers from around New Zealand and overseas.
Similar to the traditional Irish music summer schools in Ireland, the Ceol Aneas festival programme features a ceili dance on Saturday night, a highlight concert Sunday night at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts featuring all the tutors.
There are also numerous traditional Irish music ‘sessions'. There is no charge to enter session venues and sessions run on into the wee, small hours.
Our tutors for the music workshops this year includes:
Rennie Pearson (flute)
Rob Zielinski (fiddle)
Bob McNeill (guitar)
Alex Davidson (whistle)
Kara Dawson (accordion)
Steve McGlone (banjo/mandolin)
Evey McAuliffe (singing)
TICKETS
Tickets range from $15 for the weekend, for various events.
Find out more and get tickets at https://www.irishmusic.org.nz
#ceolaneas2021
#nelson
#newzealand
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Twisty Willow Reeling
Yes! Reeling is on again this Saturday, May 8, 7.30pm at the Whangarei Pipe Band Hall, 9 Rawhiti St, Morningside. $7.00 ($5.00 if wearing something tartan), Family $15.00 It was another great night last month. We were treated to a rousing supper time rendition of a Nordic song and a NZ Sea Shanty by Eva, Matt and Sean in wonderful 3 part harmony! Several other dancers are preparing to perform a couple of numbers as well, so we hope it becomes a regular feature. “Reeling” is lively dancing to Scottish reels & jigs. All dances are “called”, easy to learn and FUN. |
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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The NZSO presents a programme of dreams, with music inspired by love, memory and mythology. Tickets from $25. Wellington 14th May Auckland 20th May Hamilton 21st May Christchurch 28th May https://www.nzso.co.nz/concerts-and-tickets/season-2021/podium-series-fantastique/? |
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TWSO Sunset Symphony
is this Saturday 27 Feb!! Come to the Waikato’s most beloved and iconic event at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival. Gates open to the Rhododendron Lawn at 6.15pm. Music, food, family, fireworks! Entry by koha |
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Twisty Willow Reeling
Reeling in Whangarei Hosted by Twisty Willow Reeling
9 Rawhiti St, Morningside, Whangarei 0110, New Zealand
Monthly Reeling dance.
$7.00 each. Family with a caregiver $15.00
“Reeling” is lively dancing to Scottish reels & jigs. All dances are “called”, easy to learn and FUN. Kick up your heels, meet new friends and enjoy the energetic music of Celtic Duo, Twisty Willow (Barb and Wes).
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TwistyWillowReeling/
Twisty Willow Reeling
Reeling in Whangarei Hosted by Twisty Willow Reeling
9 Rawhiti St, Morningside, Whangarei 0110, New Zealand
Monthly Reeling dance.
$7.00 each. Family with a caregiver $15.00
“Reeling” is lively dancing to Scottish reels & jigs. All dances are “called”, easy to learn and FUN. Kick up your heels, meet new friends and enjoy the energetic music of Celtic Duo, Twisty Willow (Barb and Wes).
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TwistyWillowReeling/
Gillian Boucher & Bob McNeill in Concert
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 8 PM
34 Harwood St, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
Two awesome musicians combine to give you an intimate musical experience you will never forget. An amazing opportunity to see world class performers live and local so don’t miss it.
Location : Waikato trade Union Centre 34 Harwood St.
Entry: $20.00
$15.00 members
Tickets available on the door or from Shearer’s Music ( do not use link above)
More info -Contact Chris 0275990752
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STUNNING! STANDING OVATIONS! Book now for The NZ STRING QUARTET, FOUR SUITS and a SOPRANO! This very special pop classics concert is touring throughout NZ in April and May. Four wonderful tenors, soprano Sophie Morris and the truely sensational and world renown New Zealand String Quartet........back home after international dates and coming to a theatre near you. HURRY and BOOK NOW! https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=NZSTRING21 |
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Heart of the City
The best events coming up this summer. From concerts to festivals and exhibitions, the city centre is buzzing with incredible events this summer. HEARTOFTHECITY.CO.NZ |
Waipu in Tartan
ART'NTARTAN
Don't forget to visit the Waipu Museum tent at the WAIPU COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AND MARKET in the Caledonian Park on JANUARY 1st
See display of headresses from past contests and fantastic photographs of 2019 Costumes in and around wonderful Waipu . Get up close and personal with previous Supreme Winner TARTAN SPACE ODDITY.
Pick up a flyer about 2021 contest.
See you there!
ART'NTARTAN
Don't forget to visit the Waipu Museum tent at the WAIPU COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AND MARKET in the Caledonian Park on JANUARY 1st
See display of headresses from past contests and fantastic photographs of 2019 Costumes in and around wonderful Waipu . Get up close and personal with previous Supreme Winner TARTAN SPACE ODDITY.
Pick up a flyer about 2021 contest.
See you there!
Jon Sanders Music
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Hitting the tour trail with Alpaca Social Club. Here are the NZ dates. Come along if you can!:)
NZ TOUR DATES AS FOLLOWS. Watch this space for updates and PM us with any queries or contact your local venue directly. We know a couple of gigs are lacking in info!! Also if you see a spare slot and you want us to play for you please get in touch!! So:
Jan 15 - Bush Fairy Dairy Peria 8pm
Jan 16 - Soundgarden Kohukohu 4.30pm
Jan 17 - Kainui Cellar Door Kerikeri 3pm
Then we are at the Auckland Folk festival in a different project including John Ellis and Peter Scott playing music from Africa to New Orleans on January 30th in the afternoon!!
4-10th February - Lunasa Festival Canaan downs. Numerous gigs, hosted jams and workshops.
Feb 12 - Fairfield House Nelson
Feb 13 - Marahau Park Café - Abel Tasman
Feb 14 - The Mussel Inn Onekaka
Feb 16 - Old Lodge Theatre - Hokitika
Feb 17 - Donovan’s Store - Okarito
Feb 20 - Fork and Tap - Arrowtown
Feb 21 - Dunedin Folk Club
Feb 23 - Eastern Southland Gallery Gore
Feb 24 - Historic Hotel Carey’s Bay
Feb 25 - Dubliner Methven
Feb 26 - Pigeon Bay Social Club
Feb 27 - Mistlewood Gallery Southbridge
Feb 28 - Christchurch Folk Club
Mar 2 - Pop up gig - Nelson
Mar 3 - Hakuna Matata Cafe - Blenheim
Mar 4 Seamus’ Irish Bar Picton
Mar 7 - Newtown Festival Wellington
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Hitting the tour trail with Alpaca Social Club. Here are the NZ dates. Come along if you can!:)
NZ TOUR DATES AS FOLLOWS. Watch this space for updates and PM us with any queries or contact your local venue directly. We know a couple of gigs are lacking in info!! Also if you see a spare slot and you want us to play for you please get in touch!! So:
Jan 15 - Bush Fairy Dairy Peria 8pm
Jan 16 - Soundgarden Kohukohu 4.30pm
Jan 17 - Kainui Cellar Door Kerikeri 3pm
Then we are at the Auckland Folk festival in a different project including John Ellis and Peter Scott playing music from Africa to New Orleans on January 30th in the afternoon!!
4-10th February - Lunasa Festival Canaan downs. Numerous gigs, hosted jams and workshops.
Feb 12 - Fairfield House Nelson
Feb 13 - Marahau Park Café - Abel Tasman
Feb 14 - The Mussel Inn Onekaka
Feb 16 - Old Lodge Theatre - Hokitika
Feb 17 - Donovan’s Store - Okarito
Feb 20 - Fork and Tap - Arrowtown
Feb 21 - Dunedin Folk Club
Feb 23 - Eastern Southland Gallery Gore
Feb 24 - Historic Hotel Carey’s Bay
Feb 25 - Dubliner Methven
Feb 26 - Pigeon Bay Social Club
Feb 27 - Mistlewood Gallery Southbridge
Feb 28 - Christchurch Folk Club
Mar 2 - Pop up gig - Nelson
Mar 3 - Hakuna Matata Cafe - Blenheim
Mar 4 Seamus’ Irish Bar Picton
Mar 7 - Newtown Festival Wellington
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Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo
9am to 9pm, at the Paeroa Domain, 12 hours of entertainment! This year’s special guest are the Patea Maori Club. The daytime events include Highland Dancing, Heavy Weight field events, Pipe Band contest, Axemans Carnival, Solo Piping and Drumming, Junior (kids) Highland Games, Variety Stage with performers from 11am till 4pm, Steampunk Tartan, Tartan in the Park (Family and Kids Tartan), Stilt Walkers, Clowns, Rides and other kids entertainment. The evening features a full 2,5 Scottish Tattoo, with Massed Pipe Bands, Caber Tossing, Farmers Walk, Patea Maori Club performing with the pipe bands. About this Event This year the Paeroa Highland Games is being run as one all-day event. Adult Earlybird Tickets $15 online, save $10 a ticket by purchasing online Adult Tickets on at the Gate $25 Gold Card holders Tickets at the Gate $20 Children under 15 are free with an accompanying adult. |
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RSCDS NZ Branch - Summer School
We have an update on the school - reflected in our new logo. We've come to the realisation that travel restrictions are likely to remain pretty tight in Aotearoa NZ for the foreseeable future (some even predicting through to June 2022! ), which makes it unrealistic to hope that we'll be able to host international guests at this Summer School So ... we're now focussing on a domestic school - a gathering of our local friends, whanau and clans: Oor Gaitherin We know we're lucky to be able to gather in numbers, in person - to hold hands and dance, to advance and retire without masks, to form sets outside our bubbles So we're going to celebrate that! Australian mates and cobbers - we're still very hopeful of a trans-Tasman bubble that will allow you to join us ... everyone keep your fingers crossed! (And follow the social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing rules!) All those who had already registered have received this update. Sending much aroha out across the world to all our dancing whanau - hope to be with you in person soon! |
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Today only 2nd May 2020 for Bandcamp
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Belfast Music ·May 3rd The Duncairn crew have knocked it out of the park again with a line-up tonight featuring some of the best musicians from across the UK and Ireland including Lisa Hannigan Zoe Conway John Spillane and more Follow The Duncairn on Facebook -Join the Event ⬇️- Subscribe on Youtube - Share the Event - Donate* at bit.ly/DVCDonate 8.30pm *Remember all donations will go to the performers* https://www.facebook.com/events/2901146079954065/ #stayhome #listentomusic #supportmusicians Belfast City Council Arts Council of Northern Ireland |
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Twisty Willow
have recorded a set a day during Level 4 Lockdown, these can be found on their Facebook page - Twisty Willow Celtic Band on Youtube https://youtu.be/WlwUi3gN_tA 2 Highland Cathedral Balcony 270320 ((TW Lockdown Day number) |
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Join The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and fill virtual buckets for Marie Curie
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will be broadcasting a full concert recording on YouTube on Saturday the 16th of May, 2020 in place of our postponed concert to support our loyal followers and our charity partners Marie Curie. Marie Curie provides care and support for people who are dying or living with a terminal illness, as well as their loved ones. As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds their nurses and hospices are on the frontline and needed more than ever to keep caring for dying people with and without coronavirus. Just at the time their hospices and community nursing services are needed more than ever their income has been decimated by the lockdown. As a consequence they have had to launch an Emergency Appeal to raise the quarter of a million pounds they need every week to run Scottish services. So, why not sit back in the comfort and safety of your own home and join Blair Parham, Colette Ruddy, Dennis Haggerty, Robert Lovie and The SFO for a great night in and perhaps in return donate to the Marie Curie Emergency Appeal. Let's try and fill those virtual buckets to the brim. Come and join us at http://sfo.org.uk/join-the-scottish-fiddle-orchestra-and-f…/ and donate via the link below or Text NURSE to 70633. |
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World Fiddle Day World Fiddle Day will be celebrated again this year, though in difficult circumstances for us all, on Saturday May 16th. Covid 19 safety advice to follow soon. The Covid 19 in 2020 has created a very difficult set of circumstances for the arts community throughout the world and across all cultures. It has presented mankind with a great deal of tragedy, sorrow and hardship. In recognition of the Italian Peoples' early response to a swift and savage outbreak and by virtue of ordinary people rapidly encouraging hope, community and resilience through performances of wonderful music from balconies and street corners for neighbours and friends, the Italian People have been collectively named as Patrons for World Fiddle Day 2020. In making this nomination, it is clearly recognised that the Italian People are not alone nor unique in their actions. Artists around the world have freely and unselfishly played their part in lifting spirits and inspiring hope for the world's communities in very troubled times. Thanks to them all wherever they are and whatever they play and long may their music inspire, reward and heal those in need. |
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Cairdeas Na BhFidiléirí ON-LINE FIDDLE CLASSES – WORLD FIDDLE DAY – SAT 16TH MAY. – PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION.! SINCE WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE AN ACTUAL GATHERING OF PEOPLE FOR WORLD FIDDLE DAY, WE ARE GOING TO GIVE ON-LINE FIDDLE CLASSES A GO! YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO LEARN BY EAR! IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU CAN – GO TO OUR FIDDLE CLASSES ON http://donegalfiddlemusic.ie/fiddle-video-lessons/ AND TRY IT OUT. IF YOU CAN LEARN THIS WAY, THEN THESE CLASSES WILL BE SUITABLE FOR YOU. IF NOT THEN YOU WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THESE CLASSES. THEY WILL NOT BE SUITABLE FOR BASIC BEGINNERS. YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE CLASSES – WE WILL NEED TO KNOW NUMBERS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A SUITABLE NUMBER OF TEACHERS. CONTACT US ON [email protected] WE WILL ALSO HAVE A SERIES OF CONCERTS FOR WORLD FIDDLE DAY |
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Mairéad is working on online fiddle classes , during the lockdown, debuting this Saturday May 16 th , World Fiddle Day 2020, on her website www.mairead.ie The lessons are for people who would like to learn Donegal tunes which Mairéad learned from her father Francie, and other Donegal fiddlers, who were friends or tunes which she got from field recordings. These tunes are personal, some very unusual and rare and some you will recognise! It is best if you can play one or two tunes on the fiddle already! Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh Ranganna fidil a ndéanamh ón baile. After many requests over the years,I’ve succumbed to recording fiddle classes online www.mairead.ie These fiddle classes will debut on World Fiddle Day May 16 th. 2020 🎻 |
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Online Academy of Irish Music
In case you missed the Premiere earlier, here's our 5th Global Session Tune:
https://youtu.be/ku8HtUiTMnw
In case you missed the Premiere earlier, here's our 5th Global Session Tune:
https://youtu.be/ku8HtUiTMnw
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The Gothard Sisters
It's Tuesday and that means that Episode 5 of the Cozy Celtic Concert Series is here! This week's set includes Willow's Waltz, Midnight Sun, Cat in a Bush and more! Enjoy 🌸🎻🌊 https://www.gothardsisters.com/a-cozy-celtic-concert-series . As always, these concerts are free. However, if you would like to pay / donate something for the concerts, there are options on the concert page, or you can join our Patreon and see all previous episodes as well. 🎉 |
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NZ Easybook Tours Contact us for your travel needs to any destination worldwide. Our staff's special areas of interest include Musical Tours New Zealand and Scotland Email: [email protected] |
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Metrodate Chatroom
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2020 Regular Sessions and Clubs |
Auckland Ceilidh Club
Fridays 2018 7:30pm last Friday in month Hillsborough Baptist Church hall, St Davids in the Fields 202 Hillsborough Road Mt Roskill Auckland All Musicians.................Dancers Welcome! Phone Anne-Marie Forsyth 021 180 6230 www.aucklandscottishfiddleclub.webs.com |
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Barb Byroft Celtic Fiddle Lessons If you have learnt violin in the past, or are new to the fiddle, I can teach you to play Celtic tunes in the Celtic style. Along the way you will learn to read music and to pick up tunes by ear. My Waipu studio overlooks the Caledonian Park in Waipu and Auckland lessons are in the 100 year old Oratia Church Hall. Both provide a relaxed, pleasant environment for learning. I have many years' experience as a registered teacher, a classical orchestral violinist and a professional Celtic musician. All music taught is Celtic in origin (Irish, Scottish) for beginners or experienced violinists. Phone me for details on 027 8149203 or email [email protected], www.fiddle.co.nz/ |
The Celtic Dance Club 3rd/4th Thursday of the month 7.30 pm.
St Stephen’s Church Hall
2 Mahoe Street (off Ohaupo Road near Kahikatea Drive lights)
Enquiries:
Fiona Murdoch: [email protected]
St Stephen’s Church Hall
2 Mahoe Street (off Ohaupo Road near Kahikatea Drive lights)
Enquiries:
Fiona Murdoch: [email protected]
Auckland Contra Dance - 2nd Saturday in the month
Contra Dance is fun and easy American style social dance.
The club holds monthly Dances that are open to the public and regular music workshops.
Workshop 7:00 - 7:30
Dancing 7:30 to 10:00 pm
with a supper at 8:45pm
St Lukes Anglican Church Hall,
corner of New North Rd and St Lukes Rd
704 New North Rd,
Mount Albert, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
No Experience Needed!
No Partners Needed!
All Dances Taught!
Easy and Lots of Fun!
Only $10 Adults, $5 unwaged, $20 family, under 5s free!
5 min walk from MorningSide Train Station. Parking available nearby.
Live Music with the fabulous Contra Band
We have some exciting days lined up for you at Auckland Contra Dance in 2018
Contra Dance is fun and easy American style social dance.
The club holds monthly Dances that are open to the public and regular music workshops.
Workshop 7:00 - 7:30
Dancing 7:30 to 10:00 pm
with a supper at 8:45pm
St Lukes Anglican Church Hall,
corner of New North Rd and St Lukes Rd
704 New North Rd,
Mount Albert, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
No Experience Needed!
No Partners Needed!
All Dances Taught!
Easy and Lots of Fun!
Only $10 Adults, $5 unwaged, $20 family, under 5s free!
5 min walk from MorningSide Train Station. Parking available nearby.
Live Music with the fabulous Contra Band
We have some exciting days lined up for you at Auckland Contra Dance in 2018
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Dunedin's First Scottish Fiddle Orchestra 7:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday nights 10 tunes 10 weeks $50 Starts February 20th 2013 North East Valley Community Building (next to NEV Normal Intermediate School) Contact: Anna Bowan 03 4730216 [email protected] On FaceBook |
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Whangarei Scottish Fiddle Club
New club starting up
Contact Anne-Marie Forsyth at: [email protected]
Phone: 021 180 6230
All Musicians Welcome !!
www.aucklandscottishfiddleclub.webs.com
New club starting up
Contact Anne-Marie Forsyth at: [email protected]
Phone: 021 180 6230
All Musicians Welcome !!
www.aucklandscottishfiddleclub.webs.com
Raglan's Irish Music Session Thursday 7:00pm
Valente's Out West Cantina
7 Wainui RoadRaglan, NZ 3225
078257273
WilkieMac
http://www.reverbnation.com/wilkiemac
Irish tunes and the occasional celtic song. All welcome.
Tickets: No cover charge
All Ages
Valente's Out West Cantina
7 Wainui RoadRaglan, NZ 3225
078257273
WilkieMac
http://www.reverbnation.com/wilkiemac
Irish tunes and the occasional celtic song. All welcome.
Tickets: No cover charge
All Ages
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The Malt Greenhithe
Join us for Saint Patrick's Day this year! Tuesday 17th March from 5PM. We have the band 'Slow Water' to entertain you plus $9.00 Guiness pints all day! 🇮🇪🍀🍻 AND - Prize for the best St Paddys outfit - get your green on! 🍀🏆🍀🏆 |
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Past events March 2019
Originz Originz return to Tiritiri Matangi Island for our annual concert on saturday 2nd march. Originz are a 15 piece fusion band from Aotearoa New Zealand, featuring a wild array of instruments from bagpipes and percussion to trumpets and voice. They have taken New Zealand and Celtic music and mixed it up into a sound that is loud, proud and unbowed. The result is a stunning mix of vocal and instrumental numbers that you will never forget. Bring a picnic (there is no food sold on the Island), come on the special concert ferry which will leave Auckland at 1pm and come via Gulf Harbour at 1:50pm arriving on Tiritiri at 2:20pm. The concert runs from 4:30 to 6:30pm so there is plenty of time for a walk with the birds and a swim beforehand. The evening ferry leaves at 7:30pm Bookings: Fullers 360 Phone 09 367 9111 orhttp://www.fullers.co.nz/ Cost: $103 this includes the ferry and concert. |
John Carty, Chris Norman, Rennie Pearson
John Kinder Theological Library, 202 St John's Road, Meadowbank, Auckland Wednesday 6 March 2019 7:30pm – 9:30pm World-renowned musicians playing traditional music of Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada: John Carty - Irish fiddle, banjo, flute Chris Norman - flutes, pipes, songs Rennie Pearson - flute, whistle " . . . (Chris Norman) a flute player of spectacular & imaginative virtuosity" -- New Yorker Magazine "(John Carty) One of the most accomplished Irish multi-instrumentalists alive." - Irish Echo Tickets at the door and on eventfinda.co.nz. This concert is presented by Boxwood NZ and the John Kinder Library with support from Culture Ireland. |
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Silkroad Ensemble
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Thursday March 14th
8pm Founded by superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad Ensemble is a virtuoso collective inspired by the colours of the world – and the rich musical language borne from our cultural differences. Its Grammy Award-winning music is a vibrant, passionate and ecstatic celebration of global artistic traditions, performed by outstanding contemporary musicians representing dozens of nationalities and instrumental disciplines. Universally famous in its own right, this dynamic, ever-evolving group is composed of international artists who unite to present unique, never-to-be-repeated concerts. Converging centuries, continents and cultures, its repertoire will bring together traditional Vietnamese, Chinese and Kazakh music; Finnish folk song; Indian classical; popular jazz; and much more. A privilege to see and even more beautiful to hear, Silkroad Ensemble’s maiden performance in New Zealand will be a night to remember. Please note: Yo-Yo Ma will not be appearing |
Great Hall
Auckland Town Hall Queen Street Auckland +64 9 309 2677 Website Performers include Jeffrey Beecher: bass Cristina Pato: Galician bagpipes, piano Mike Block: cello Shane Shanahan: percussion Sandeep Das: tabla Mark Suter: percussion Mario Gotoh: viola Wu Tong: sheng, bawu, vocals, suona Kayhan Kalhor: kamancheh More musicians to be confirmed Images: Liz Linder Photography |
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MARCH 16
Central North Island Contest · Hosted by City Of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band
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Check under the Events/St Pat's Tab for Irish bars and what's happening |
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Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM
Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre 595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu, Auckland, New Zealand 0610 Auckland Biannual Ceilidhs presents the first of their highly popular ceilidhs for 2019, March Ceilidh! Featuring the talented live band The Chias, be prepared for a wild night full of fun and laughter with ceilidh dancing for all, no matter your age, stage or dancing ability! All dances are called (taught). Details: - When: Saturday 23rd March, 7:00pm - Where: Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre, 595 Te Atatu Rd - Cost: $5 student/child; $10 adult; $25 family* - cash only - Please bring: A plate/drink to share for supper *Please note that the family ticket includes 2 adults and any children up to 18 years of age. We are offering the option to pre-purchase tickets (door tickets will still be available, cash only). If you would like to pre-purchase, please follow the steps below. 1) Email [email protected] with "March Ceilidh" in the subject line, and state whether you are purchasing student/child, adult, or family ticket/s. 2) Deposit the required amount to 12-3038-0378168-56 with your name or surname (if family ticket) as reference. 3) Your tickets will be emailed to you! |
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Hamsterfest 2019 · Hosted by Hamilton Acoustic Music Club
This year we are hosting a four day event, yes that's right, a FOUR DAY EVENT! Our festival this year will run from Thursday, 18 April right through to Monday, 22 April 2019! We have some amazing acts lined up this year: * Sadie & Jay * The Frank John Trio * Neumegen & Sanders * Rhode Works * Celtic Ferret * West of the Divvy and more! That's four days of concerts, workshops, jam sessions, a ceilidh and so much more! There will be full on-site catering available, courtesy of The Beach Hutt - Pirongia. At the request of many they are back for their second year with us, bringing us their fantastic menu and fabulous staff! Ticket prices will be advertised shortly - as usual there will be a discount for early bird and online sales and this year, in celebration of our very first FOUR DAY festival, our online and early bird tickets will be heavily discounted off our gate price!!! |
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New Zealand Tattoo
Apr 12 - Apr 13 6;30pm Central Energy Trust Arena 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4440 The New Zealand Tattoo 2019 - a nationally significant pageant of music, marching, manoeuvres, bands, fly pasts, kapa haka, dance, pomp and ceremony - takes place at Palmerston North’s Central Energy Trust Arena on 12 & 13 April 2019. It will provide a striking centrepiece for a distinctively Kiwi themed programme, celebrating New Zealand’s military and cultural traditions. Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss out. It is with a heavy heart, Palmerston North City Council advises that following careful consideration, they have decided to postpone the New Zealand Tattoo.
While the Tattoo was to feature a large number of New Zealand’s top pipe and brass bands and kapa haka groups, a significant part of the event was to feature military displays that included firearms and explosives. Following the recent events in Christchurch, Council considers it would be inappropriate to host an event of this nature. We really appreciate your support for the event and understand the disappointment the postponement may bring you. Due to the complexity of the event a postponement date has yet to be determined, however, we will keep you informed. All current ticket holders will be given priority booking options for the new show dates to ensure you are guaranteed an opportunity to purchase before tickets go on general sale. Anyone who has purchased tickets will receive a full refund. You can arrange this by emailing [email protected] with your customer details. Keep an eye on this page for updates. |
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ScotStringNZ
from 2018 - click on to see the whole image
from 2018 - click on to see the whole image
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APR 20
ScotStringNZ 2019 · Hosted by Anne-Marie Forsyth Apr 20 at 4 PM – Apr 27 at 7 PM Bella Rakha Retreat Centre & Creative Venue 581 West Coast Rd, Oratia, Auckland, New Zealand 0604 Join us for another fabulous Scottish music camp in lovely west Auckland! This year's tutors are the amazing Adam Sutherland (fiddle), the magnificent Maggie Adamson (fiddle) and the scintillating Sandie Brechin (accordion, mixed instruments)! Enrolments have been rolling in already so don't delay - numbers must be capped at 40. Registration page and FAQs found at www.scotstring.nz |
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APRIL 24 2019
NZ Suzuki Institute Hawkes Bay Autumn Workshop Dates: Wednesday 24th April - Saturday 27th April 2019 Instruments offered: Cello, Flute, Guiar, Piano, Violin, Viola Registration is open to current members of the Suzuki Institute (2019/20 year) learning with a registered teacher on the instrument of participation. To sign up, go to our website www.suzuki.org.nz/calendar or https://goo.gl/forms/VETjV2od4inLUmE33 Registration closes at midnight, Friday 22nd February 2019. |
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May 5
The Rhythms of Ireland Sun 5 PM · Bruce Mason Centre · Takapuna, New Zealand Apr 14 The Rhythms of Ireland Sun 5 PM · The Regent Theatre · Dunedin, New Zealand Apr 17 The Rhythms Of Ireland Wed 7:30 PM · Civic Theatre - Invercargill · Invercargill, New Zealand |
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Tamlin Celtic Band
are playing at the Devonport Bunker next Monday, 13th May at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 and available on the door or ring Hilary on 09 445 2227. Tamlin are Greg and Linda Whitcombe, Cameron Bennett and Jack Bramah with special guest Oliver Bramah. The evening consists of songs and tunes played on many different instruments including Nykleharpa, keyboard, whistles, percussion, fiddle, piano accordion, dobro, guitar and pipes. Come along for a great evening. |
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Manawatu Scottish Society
Join us on Saturday 18 May for an annual exhibition of fine musicianship from New Zealand’s best. The Celtic Inn Targe and Colin Craig Claidheamh Mòr (“Claymore”) competitions are set to again showcase local and national solo bagpiping talent at the highest level. You are warmly invited share in the renowned atmosphere brought by these special events. Inaugurated in 1984, Claidheamh Mòr is an invitational competition whereby up to nine invitees are selected based on results attained during the 12 months prior. Later years brought the addition of the Celtic Inn Targe competition for the playing of Piobaireachd (“Pibroch”), the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe. The Targe event commences at 9.10am, before 1.30pm brings the afternoon’s Claidheamh Mòr performances. There is a per-person admission fee of: $15.00 for the general public, and $10.00 for members of the Manawatu Scottish Society and its affiliated groups. For enquiries regarding these events please feel free to contact Laurie Dalton, Secretary, Manawatu Scottish Society: secretary@manawatuscottishsociety.com https://www.facebook.com/events/1007692519431944/ |
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Twisty Willow Barn Dance
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