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N0TE: DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON FROM DECEMBER 25, 2009 - FEBRUARY 1, 2010 MANY SESSIONS ARE TAKING A BREAK, SO CALL FIRST BEFORE TRAVELING TO THE EVENT!

The sessions listed below have been recommended by our slow session players.   If you find any errors in the details or know of other traditional Irish music sessions in Victoria please send us an email.  Most of the sessions are in Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs unless otherwise noted.

If you are interested to learn more about Traditional Irish Sessions and session etiquette in general click on this interesting explanation by George Keith.

Beechworth, Victoria

Tanswell's Commerical Hotel, Last Sunday of each month. 2 - 5 pm. 50 Ford St. Beechworth. Suitable for slow players. For information contact Seamus Foley (seamusfoley@westnet.com.au) Hotel Phone: 03 5728 1480

Brunswick

Lomand Hotel, Monday: 9 pm - midnight. 225 Nicholson St.
Led by Dan Burke (Fiddle) Contact: 9380 1752.

Canberra, ACT

Slow Session Experience, At the National Folk Festival Each year Moria Gavin, with the assistance of family and friends, runs a popular slow session. It is held every morning of the Festival. Click on the highlighted name above to see their website for more details.

Carlton

The Corkman, Thursday: 7:00 pm - 11: 00 pm. 160 Leicester Place.
Led by Paddy Fitzgerald (Button Accordion) Contact: 9347 1772  Click here for a list of  Paddy's Favorite Tunes    STARTS AGAIN IN FEB 2010

Dan O'Connell Hotel, Saturday: 5 - 8 pm. 225 Canning St.
Led by Dan Burke (Fiddle) Contact: 9347 1502

 Singer's Session held on Sunday nights from 9 till 11.30. It features Celtic and traditional singing, although other styles and instruments are welcomed.  They sing and play in front of the open fire, which I hear is very pleasant. It is run by Peter Anderson (aka Captain Accordion).  For additional information call the Pub at 9347 1502.


Collingwood

Fr. Flanagan's, Tuesday: 7:30 - 11:00. Corner of Smith St and Alexandra Pde. Slow session led by Mark McDonnell (Anglo Concertina) Contact: 9419 8617  Click on Tune List to see the tunes that are played at this session.  RESUMES FEB 3, 2010

Melbourne Comhaltas,Wednesday: 8 - 10:00 pm. St Phillips Church Hall, 150 Hoddle St. Music session and set dancing. More info check out their website.

Flemington

Quiet Man, Sunday: 5- 9 pm. 271 Racecourse Rd.
Led by Joe Fitzgerald (Button Accordion) Contact: 9376 6232 or
info@thequietman.com.au or www.thequietman.com.au

Quiet Man Singing Session, 2nd Wednesday night of each month. 8:00 - 10 pm . Led by Kathryn Clements. All levels are encouraged to come along. Contact: 9376 6232 or on the web info@thequietman.com.au or www.thequietman.com.au

Geelong, Victoria

Irish Murphy's, Sunday: 5:30 - Late. 30 Aberdeen St.
Contact: 5221 4335

Melbourne CBD

The Celtic Club, Friday: 5:30 - 9:00 pm. 316 Queen St.
Led by Paddy Fitzgerald (Button Accordion) Contact: 9670 6472 Click here for a list of  Paddy's Favorite Tunes


Monbulk, Victoria

Blarney's Tavern, 2nd Thursday of every month: 8 - 11.  Location: 250 Olinda-Monbulk Rd. (Melways 122 F12). Led by Andrew Schrape (Fiddle). Contact: 9754 2472


Upwey, Victoria

Upwey RSL,2nd Sunday of every month, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Mast Gully Rd. (Melways 75 A8). Led by Ray Simpson (Concertina) and Susan Graeme (Celtic Harp). Contact: 9754 3665.

Woodend, Victoria 

Keatings Hotel (Holgate Brewhouse) 3rd Sunday of the Month. 3 -5 pm.  79 High St, Woodend. Run by the Black Forest Rogues.  Phone 5427 2510 for information. 


Updated 24 DECEMBER 2009