Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc

Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc “Without music, life would be a mistake.... I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.?

14/09/2025

If you are a member of the Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc. you are hereby invited to our Annual General Meeting. It's your opportunity to find out what the committee and the Federation have been up to for the previous year and to vote in the committee for the coming year.

If you're interested in being involved in some way, feel free to get in touch before the meeting, or come along on the day. See below for details.

AGM, Sunday, 5th October, 10:45 for 11:00am – Official Notice

The Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc. is holding its Annual General Meeting.

If you are an FFT member you are cordially invited to come along and support us. It is your chance to ask questions and find out what's been happening.

The ordinary business of the meeting will be: minutes of previous meeting; reports on the year; and election of committee.

Nominations for committee members will be taken but you're very welcome to attend the AGM without joining the committee.

The meeting will be held in West Moonah.

For further information regarding the AGM, contact David Wanless or Cathy Hutchinson on 6273 2127 or [email protected].

If you are coming, please let us know so we can check our quorum and can tell you the exact venue.

Do you have a bit of time to help the FFT help the folk scene?

Being a committee member is a great opportunity to contribute your ideas and/or help. (Ideas are optional - you can join the committee just to find out what goes on and how you can help!) Duties are light and there are only about four meetings per year with nice people (often with cake). Contribute only as much as you can or want. Whilst a number of our committee members are in Hobart we link locations around the state by phone or video conference so no arduous travelling is involved, and it is important to the FFT to have committee members in various parts of the state.

You don’t need to be a folk musician or dancer, just have an interest in the Tasmanian folk scene and the ability to attend approximately four meetings each year. It’s a great way to find out more about what’s going on in Tasmania’s folk community.

Positions available are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, North-western representative, Northern representative, Southern representative and general committee members. If you are interested, please contact me or just attend the AGM.

Kind regards,

David Wanless
Public Officer.

Spring Fusion Ball, Saturday 8th November, 1-5pmSt Catherine's Hall, 188 Penquite Rd, Norwood LauncestonTickets and enqu...
14/09/2025

Spring Fusion Ball, Saturday 8th November, 1-5pm
St Catherine's Hall, 188 Penquite Rd, Norwood Launceston

Tickets and enquiries: text 0476 941 229.
[email protected]

OLD-TIME DANCE PARTYToe tapping tunes byRoss Smithard & Up Jumped TroubleCallers: Fiona Henwood and Sarah "Twinkletoes" ...
03/09/2025

OLD-TIME DANCE PARTY

Toe tapping tunes by
Ross Smithard & Up Jumped Trouble

Callers: Fiona Henwood and Sarah "Twinkletoes" Lewis

SAT 27th SEP 2025 7:15 for 7:30-11:30

ST JAMES HALL, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town
(off Rupert Ave, enter behind church)

Old-time American square, barn and contra dances from the Appalachian Mountains and beyond.
Hoot 'n' holler at the hootenanny!

Tickets: $7-22
https://events.humanitix.com/oldtimedanceparty25 or at the door.

All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.
Please bring a plate of supper.
Dress up or down for a party!

Do you dare to be square?

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/723033827379583
Facebook: dance folk tasmania
www.folktas.org
[email protected]
03 6273 2127
Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc

It's been too long since we've had the joy of Balfolk dancing, so we're running a bonus night outside our usual 1st and ...
25/08/2025

It's been too long since we've had the joy of Balfolk dancing, so we're running a bonus night outside our usual 1st and 3rd Monday night folk dance series. So, on the second Monday in September, we have:

Balfolk (lively French) dance, Monday 8th September, with La Voie de Wallaby.

Revel in a night of great live music and joyful dancing, at our Balfolk dance, with the driving and inspiring fiddle and accordion tunes of La Voie de Wallaby.

Caller: David Wanless

7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm
Couples dances and formation dances - all dances taught.

St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Avenue just up the hill from Augusta Rd, enter behind church)

A night of lively, fun Balfolk (French) folk dances, lead by David "Oddsocks" Wanless, still inspired by the joy of Le Grand Bal de L'Europe at Gennetines in France.

Joyful music, many smiles and a good workout.

$7-15 at https://events.humanitix.com/balfolk or at the door.

All dances taught.
No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.

Monday Night Folk Dances - 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, Feb-Dec except Easter weekend.

FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC
www.folktas.org/balfolk
[email protected]
03 6273 2127
Facebook/Meetup: dance folk tasmania
Instagram: folktas

https://www.facebook.com/events/1122315079825693
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34jAX63IqZU

Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham (of The Waifs) are headed to Tasmania for 4 shows this coming September. Each show h...
05/08/2025

Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham (of The Waifs) are headed to Tasmania for 4 shows this coming September. Each show has a local Tasmanian artist opening.

Thursday, 25 September
The Royal Oak Hotel – 14 Brisbane Street, Launceston, 8:15pm
with special guest Pete Cornelius (TAS)

Tickets: https://royaloakhotel.iwannaticket.com.au/event/felicity-urquhart-josh-cunningham-with-special-guests-MzMyNzY
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1033257571843339

Friday, 26 September
Mount Gnomon Farm – 886 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin, 7:30PM
with special guest Rupert Bullard (TAS)

Tickets: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/felicity-urquhart-josh-cunningham-with-special-guests/181216
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1265759031642419

Saturday, 27 September
The Bush Inn – 51 Montagu St, New Norfolk, 8:00pm
with special guest Sam McMeekin (TAS)

Tickets: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/felicity-urquhart-josh-cunningham-with-special-guests/181217
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/754317613615668

Sunday 28 September
Private House Show, Neika, TAS, 1:15pm
with special guest Dusty Rusty (TAS)

Email for location and tickets: [email protected]

FELICITY & JOSH WEB LINKS:
All Dates: https://felicityandjosh.com/tour-dates
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicityandjosh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicityandjosh

Address

GPO Box 1638
Hobart, TAS
7000

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