This solo set is my secondary performance at MUF 2024 - looking forward to performing in an art space, a favourite kind of venue for me :)
This solo set is my secondary performance at MUF 2024 - looking forward to performing in an art space, a favourite kind of venue for me :)
This solo set is my primary performance at MUF 2024 - looking forward to being part of the ambience at Bar 303!
End of year event/Christmas concert with Suzette Herft, Kira Janowsky and Pat Evans, Chris Lazzaro, Bruce Watson, Christina Green, Kavisha Mazzella and CADABRIA. Tickets $35/30 at door (cash). Doors open 7:30pm. Includes bread & dips before the show and finger food in the interval. Drinks from the bar at bar prices.
VFMC/Ringwood East Folk Concert night - spot acts/support act and main act at 9:00pm - 10:00pm. I am looking forward to the evening and performing a set as the main act. More details as they come to hand.
A 45’ solo set at Maldon Hotel. Tickets for the festival at https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/tickets-2023/
A workshop on fingerstyle ukulele for participants who already know a few basic chords. We’ll cover a range of picking patterns, styles and techniques, and move into a tune by the end of the hour. Standard soprano/concert/tenor ukulele with ‘re-entrant’ tuning (gCEA) preferred for this workshop (participants BYO instrument) but we will incorporate all. Please add a strap to your ukulele for max comfort for this workshop. Tickets for the festival at https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/tickets-2023/
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Troubadour Wine Bar, Maldon Memorial Gardens - Marquee hosted by Andrew Pattison, Maldon VIC 3463
A 45’ solo set at the Troubadour Wine Bar. Tickets for the festival at https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/tickets-2023/
I am delighted and honoured to be performing my shortlisted song in the finalists’ concert of the 2023 Roddy Read Memorial Songwriting Contest. The performances will go from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Free entry.
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Troubadour Wine Bar, Maldon Memorial Gardens - Marquee hosted by Andrew Pattison, Maldon VIC 3463
A round robin event in which a group of singer-songwriters take turns at sharing various songs that were a first for them - for example, songs that inspired them to try writing their own songs. An event like this is great fun for both performers and audience. Tickets for the festival at https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/tickets-2023/
A 45’ set at the Neighbourhood House. I will be accompanied by Tracey Roberts on piano in this performance. Tickets for the festival at https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/tickets-2023/
2023 brings the 48th Maldon Folk Festival, with performances at venues throughout the town. Music ranges across folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues. I am delighted to be performing at the festival this year. Gig details to follow.
St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 360 Church Street, Richmond 3121
The Melbourne Cmposers’ League presents its second Eobow Room concert for 2023, with a tribute to Australian composer Helen Gifford OAM. Composers - Haydn Reeder, Gary Butler, Julian Cafarella, Ros Bandt, Michael Hannan, Birgit Holdinghausen, Dindy Vaughan, Helen Gifford, Gary McKie, Colin McKellar, Wendy Suiter, Christina Green, Jenny Game, Melvyn Cann, with performers Johanna Selleck (fl.), Barbara Hornung (vla), Katia Mestrovic (hp), Gary Butler (gu.), Michael Hannan (p.), Birgit Holdinghausen (voice), Anne Gilby (ob.), Karen Neumann (p.), Jacinta Dennett (hp.), Livia Judge (fl.), Christina Green (voice & uk.), Jenny Game (ten. sax.), Hemi Titokuwaru (counterten.), Melvyn Cann (p.), Martijn Schroder (sax., perc.). Tickets $20 (full), $15 (conc. and MCL members), available at the door.
I look forward to presenting works for ukulele/ukulele + voice at this concert!
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Performing Arts Centre, Mt Carmel School, 24 Dutton Street, Yass NSW 2582
A solo set at the Performing Arts Centre at Mt Carmel School, Yass. Looking forward to this third appearance at the festival, where I am delighted to be performing for the third time in 2023. Thanks to everyone at Yass who is making this happen! Ticket info - https://www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com/tickets
A solo set at The Australian Hotel - looking forward to returning to this venue where I enjoyed playing in 2022 and 2019. Ticket info - https://www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com/tickets
Part of the line-up at the chapel through Friday 15/9 (from 5:15pm on) - looking forward to singing in this lovely space again! A solo set, 10:15pm-11:00pm.
Ticket info - https://www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com/tickets
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Yass, NSW 2582 - various venues in the town, Comur Street and others nearby
The Irish and Celtic Music Festival, Yass is happening again in 2023 and I am delighted to be involved for a third time. Individual gig details to follow.
Brunswick North West Primary School, Culloden Street, West Brunswick 3055
Brunswick North West Primary School’s Winter Magic Market, 12:00pm - 7:00pm is an important annual event for the school. I am delighted to be able to perform on the stage at the event.
The Lomond Acoustica, curated by Rodney Claringbould, features two artists and is a long-running acoustic music event in Melbourne. I’m delighted to be returning. I will kick off the night at 8pm, with Elly Mck and the Unbelievers on at 9pm. $10 entry, kitchen open from 6:30pm.
Dandenong Ranges Music Council/DRMC, 1451 Burwood Hwy, Upwey, VIC 3158
An opportunity for musicians and those interested in supporting music to engage in informal discussion about ways forward - the future of music and possibilities for collaboration and events into the future, with a panel of musicians involved in various areas and aspects of music. I am honoured to be part of the day as a panelist, and look forward to the conversation. Free entry, please RSVP via details on poster.
A two-set solo gig at the Thornbury Local - really looking forward to being back following my performance in August 2022, this time accompanied by my collaborator Hayley Anderson on violin. It’s a great space with a good vibe. Bar food (pizza, burgers, other lighter options) and drinks at bar prices. I will feature some newer songs as well as seasoned ones. Hope to see you there!