Melbourne / Western Melbourne: Groups to Join

These listings for Western Melbourne and Melbourne in general include the Fiddle and Folk Club in Newport, Australia's First Hip Hop Choir in Footscray, a World Music Community Orchestra, Jonathan Welch's THE CHO!R, and Mark McDonnell’s Traditional Irish Music Slow Sessions. If you're near Fitzroy and want to sing your heart out, go no further than the Hearts in Harmony Choir.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if there are other groups to list.

Newport Fiddle and Folk Club

 

Where: Melbourne, VIC

When: Last Friday of the Month

Location: Newport Community Hall

Cost: $5/gold coin.

Contact: Michael Stewart, 03 9399 4466

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Australia's First Hip Hop Choir

Where: Melbourne, VIC

Looking for mcs, dancers, beat makers and anyone who loves to sing!

Rehearsals held at Barkly Arts Centre, Footscray Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm.

When: Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm

Location: Barkly Arts Centre, Footscray

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Footscray Gypsies World Music Community Orchestra

Where: Melbourne, VIC

This is a world music community orchestra based in Footscray in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our repertoire focuses on klezmer, gypsy and balkan music. The Footscray Gypsies meets on alternate Tuesday evenings, 6.30 to 9.00pm @ the Bigwest Festival rehearsal room, above the iconic Dancing Dog Café Level 1, 42 Albert Street in Footscray (close to the train station).  All ages groups welcome Bring a music stand, pencil and folder.  Sheet music provided.

When: alternate Tuesday evenings, 6.30 to 9.00pm

Location: The Bigwest Festival rehearsal room,Dancing Dog Café Level 1, 42 Albert Street, Footscray

Cost: $15 casual ($40 for 4 weeks/2 months). Concession: $10 casual ($30 for 4 weeks/2months)

Contact: 0413 128 052

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THECHO!R - Seeking Men

Where: Melbourne, Vic

THECHO!R, created by Dr. Jonathon Welch AM is Melbourne’s largest unauditioned Choir.

When: Wednesday Evenings

Location: Brenan Hall, St Vincent’s Hospital, cnr of Nicholson St & Victoria Pde Fitzroy

Contact: Jan Hamilton

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Mark McDonnell’s Traditional Irish Music Slow Sessions

Where: Melbourne, Vic

Every Tuesday Night. Mark McDonnell’s Traditional Irish Music Slow Sessions are ideal for musicians wanting to ease themselves into the session scene. The first and third Tuesdays of the month cater to beginners, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are pitched to more intermediate players.

When: 7.30pm Tuesdays

Location: Father Flanagans Hotel, 484 Smith St, Collingwood

Contact: Mark Mc Donnell 03 9459 2295

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Hearts in Harmony Community Choir

Where: Fitzroy, VIC

Sing your hearts out with the Hearts in Harmony Choir

‎'Hearts in Harmony' is a non-auditioned community adult choir led by Susie Davies-Splitter. Rehearsals are held every Thursday 12-1pm at 125 Napier St, Fitzroy, part of the Atherton Gardens estate. We sing a range of songs from African to Indigenous, jazz and musical theatre, incorporating movement, actions, signing and improvisation. No experience necessary just a sense of fun is needed. Everyone is welcome!!!

When: Thursdays 12 - 1pm

Location: 125 Napier Street, Fitzroy Vic

Cost: Free

Contact: Janie Webb, 1300 769 803

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