sa folk centre
Source: Tamara Latham, Coordinator Folk Federation of South Australia
The Folk Centre is run by the Folk Federation of South Australia. The facilities incorporate offices for the Folk Federation, and a Function Centre Hall which has been developed into a Performance, Events and Rehearsal space.
news: folk centre launches soundwaves
Updated: 15 June 2010
SoundWaves is a new contemporary music project for people with a disability, offering a monthly performance event as well as 2 workshop sessions per month to develop participants’ musical skills.
SoundWaves is the place for experimentation in all areas of electronic music, from DJ to hip hop and everything in between. It provides a safe and supportive environment for aspiring performers to work with a band or develop solo performance skills. SoundWaves gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of Adelaide’s top performers and musicians.
Beginning in July, SoundWaves workshops will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The integrated SoundWaves music event will be held on the last Thursday of each month.
For more information contact Tony Doyle on tdoyle.visions@bigpond.com.au
news: folk centre looking for help
Updated: 25 May 2010
Do you have treasury/accounting skills?
The Folk Federation of SA board is looking for a skilled Treasurer to join the board. They usually meet the last Thursday of every month at 6.30pm at the Folk Centre. Day to day finances are coordinated by a part time finance officer, and the skills of a qualified accountant (or well experienced treasurer) would be greatly received.
Volunteers
The Folk Federation of SA is on the lookout for skilled volunteers for duties like door take at events, bar coordination, cleaning/maintenance, event evaluation & admin duties. Volunteer benefits with the Folk Federation can be great, including free tickets to shows, beverages and more!
Infolkus by Email
The Folk Federation of SA is now happy to now provide their monthly magazine “Infolkus” by email. If you are a current member and would like to support their pockets and the environment, please contact the Folk Federation of SA with “Infolkus by Email”. If you’d like to apply, or reapply for membership, please contact the Folk Centre Coordinator.
Folk & Arts Register
The Folk Centre is currently undergoing some great changes, and is currently correlating information on the various artists, Folk clubs, sessions & Festivals around Adelaide & elsewhere in South Australia. They aim to provide people access to this information via ‘InFolkus’ & the FFSA web-site, using the Folk Federation as a resource. If you have information about gigs/sessions/events/festivals that you think they should promote, please contact board member Ron Higgins on ronh555@gmail.com with details.
Can you help with donations??
The Folk Centre is currently looking for donations of hardy plants to upgrade the garden and is also in need of a new oven and stovetop for the kitchen so that their regular community group ‘Women with Acquired Brain Injury’ can host cooking and craft days.
They are happy to hear from you regarding how you think the Folk Centre can become a better venue for YOU.
Please contact the coordinator for more information on any of the above.
what's on at the folk centre 2010
Please check when booking at the Folk Centre office Ph. 8354 4606
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Sat 19th June
8-11pm
‘THE GIG’
SA Folk Centre – contact Robert Petchell 0402 429 197
FREE entry
From original songs to cover songs from the 60’s to now, The Gig will be a great night of
music performed by a range of participants in The Jam, The Mix, The Gig, music and mental health project. So for a great night out with songs & music for listening and dancing – along with some great poetry – come along to The Gig!
Thu 24th June
11am-2pm
SoundWaves Launch Day
SA Folk Centre
contact Tony Doyle tdoyle.visions@bigpond.com.au
FREE entry
SoundWaves is a new contemporary music project for people with a disability, offering a monthly performance event as well as two workshop sessions per month to develop
participants’ musical skills.
SoundWaves is the place for experimentation in all areas of electronic music, from DJ to hip hop and everything in between. It provides a safe and supportive environment for aspiring performers to work with a band or develop solo performance skills, giving you the opportunity to work alongside some of Adelaide’s top performers and musicians.
SoundWaves workshops will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The
integrated SoundWaves music event will be held on the last Thursday of each month.
Sat 26th June
8.30pm
Spiral Dance Winter Solstice
SA Folk Centre
$45 for light supper and show
The annual and extremely fabulous Winter Solstice bash… This year's theme:
"Carnival of the Night - Release your wild side"
A night of lush burlesque and corsetry - join Spiral Dance for our Adults Only Winter
Solstice Event. Peaches 'n' Gin, Burlesque Fashion Parade by Innuendo Lingerie, Fayre Guisers Mummers, Mr Silby the wandering magician. Bookings Essential. 8131 0228
Held every Tuesday at the Folk Centre!
Greek Lyceum Dancers
Senior B’s: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Senior A’s: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
The Greek Lyceum of South Australia, Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit Adelaide-based Greek-Australian school of Greek dance and culture whose principal role is the fostering of Greek Dance and Culture to South Australian children and young adults. Their mission is to present and perpetuate the rich history and traditions of the songs, dances, music and costumes of Greece to the greater public.
Held every Wednesday at the Folk Centre!
Colonial Dancers
Founded in 1979, the Adelaide Colonial Dancers aim to preserve, revive and teach colonial dances, thus also fostering the charm of yesteryear. Colonial dances are those social dances popular in Australia from European settlement to Federation, including Polkas, Mazurkas, Waltzes and Quadrilles. Although common to the rest of the world, through isolation and ethnic heritage of towns and villages, many of these common dances have developed distinct regional flavours.
coming soon
Country Music/Comedy Night with Adam James
Supported by Glenn Skuthorpe and Warren Milera
Thursday, July 1st, 7.30pm for 8pm start
INDIGIE FEMME
Friday 2nd July, 8pm
SINGERS SESSION
Sunday 11th July, 5pm-9pm.
SoundWaves - Workshop
Thursday 15th July, 11am-2pm
The Beggars with Special Guest Trev Warner
Saturday 17th July, 8pm
Don Grieve & Angela Preiss - Tribute to Robbie Burns
Saturday 24th July, 7.30pm
Candice & Nadinne
Official CD Launch - Breakin' It Down
Friday 30th July, 8pm
Creole Cowboyz
Saturday, 17 August
