About Folk Victoria

Who are we?
The Folk Song and Dance Society of Victoria Inc has been active in folk and acoustic music in Victoria for over thirty years. The Society trades under the name of “Folk Victoria” and that is the name by which it has become popularly known.

Members pay an annual subscription fee which entitles them to regular mail-outs and to concession prices at Folk Victoria concerts and weekly folk club. The fee also helps to maintain the society, which is a non-profit organisation. Please click on the Membership link for current fee details and access to a subscription form.

Nine enthusiastic members signed up for the 2011 committee and other volunteers assist at the various events. New faces are very welcome!

What do we do?
In addition to the general administration of the society, there are usually two main activity areas—a regular folk club night and special events such as dances and involvement in the Brunswick Music Festival.

Melbourne Folk Club
Melbourne Folk Club is held on Friday nights at The Lord Newry Hotel, corner of Brunswick St and Newry St North Fitzroy.

Special events
The Society is involved in the running of a number of other concerts, involving high profile local, interstate and overseas artists. Some of these activities are organised in partnership with “Across the Borders”, the body responsible for the annual Brunswick Music Festival.

Folk Victoria is involved in organising one or two dances or balls per year, usually in conjunction with one or more of Melbourne’s dance organisations.

The society is also at times able to assist, both financially and physically, with special projects which are akin to its aims and charter.

Artists wishing to enquire about performing at any of our music nights can do so by contacting Mel Robertson on 9350 6116.

Committee 2011
Tom Bolton (President)
Rick Sidgwick (Secretary)
Chris Bigby (Treasurer)
Rebecca Marshall (Membership & Email)
Denise Hibbs (Folk Club door manager)
John O’Leary (Public Officer and Special Events)
Wendy Ealey (General Committee, Website)
Jamie Johnston (General Committee, PA Manager)
Ray Hare (General Committee)

Newsletter Editor: Jeanette Gillespie

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