Welcome to the Christchurch Folk Music Club
CONCERTS EVERY SUNDAY EVENING:
Door open at 7pm. Performance starts 7.30pm
VENUE: Irish Society Hall
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
Click to see Map.
The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off street parking.
DOOR SALES ONLY: Please note: there is no Eftpos available on site.
Folk music is 'music which covers multiple genre music styles'. We vary the weekly concerts, giving variety for all age groups & music preferences.
The Folk club is an inclusive club made up of members, visitors & performers with a common appreciation and love of performing arts & music. Audiences are often prompted to participate throughout the concerts when appropriate. There is always the opportunity after concerts to interact with performers, discuss instrumental techniques & a great social way to get to know members & performers alike.
The Club supports local musicians & groups, as well as facilitating many International Performing Artists throughout the year, many of whom are launching CDs, or are renowned internationally for their particular chosen musical genre & expertise. We also facilitate occasional 'open mic' nights, allowing artists (both amateur & professional) to perform at the club, while being supported by a professional Sound Technician & sound equipment. This is a wonderful experience for amateur musicians to gain microphone experience, and an excellent opportunity to share their music with an appreciative audience.
Concerts consist of two 40 min performances, split by a 20 minute break. There is a small bar open for refreshments, Tea, Coffee & Cakes are available at half time. Toilets on site.
We have reduced rates for music students with ID cards.
Club membership is a minimal fee, and entitles members to a $5.00 reduced weekly door charge, a copy of the 'Hear-Ye' newsletter, which is mailed out regularly. (The Hear -Ye, informs you of the up-coming weekly concerts, the performers' music styles & backgrounds, entry fees, club activities, email reminders, and provides discount vouchers from Music Works).
The club is well established, and has been running in Christchurch for 43 years by a committee of volunteer members. Please speak to a committee member if you have any questions / concerns, if you think you might be interested in joining or becoming more involved in the club activities.
Please visit our Face Book Page ' Christchurch Folk Music Club' & 'LIKE' if you are wanting to receive weekly electronic reminders of up-coming concerts & musical events.
Also: visit & like the 'Kiwifolk' face book page for regular updates of nationwide folk club concerts & musical events.
COME JOIN IN, FEEL WELCOME, MEET NEW PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS, & MOST OF ALL..
ENJOY THE MUSIC!!
A note from our president ... prez says
A thank you to our sponsors, who support us and make things a little easier ...
A link to our library of books and music.