Workshops (and special presentations)

THE JOY OF SINGING! with Felicity Hughes

Come along and exercise those vocal chords with a fun workshop singing in harmony. In one short hour you will take a choral journey starting with some groovy African harmonies and ending with a couple of well-known contemporary songs, all in 3-4 part harmonies. Felicity is a member of acclaimed a cappella ensemble “Summerhouse”, and is also the director of Subiaco’s community choir “Close Harmony”. Let’s lift the roof off the Roundhouse with our joyous singing!

FREESTYLE SONGWRITING with Kerrianne Cox

This workshop taps into your inner songwriter and unleashes it into the world, allowing you to open up and express what you're feeling and what really matters to you. An opportunity to come together and become empowered by the magic of creating a song.

KIHO'ALU: AN INTRODUCTION TO HAWAIIAN SLACK STEEL GUITAR with Steve Barnes

A taste of the addictive, open-tuned finger-picked acoustic guitar native to the Hawaiian
Islands - tunings, picking patterns and feel, and an introduction to some of the masters of the style. Bring your guitar or just come and listen.

TRANSLATING MUSIC INTO MOVEMENTS with Kilikina

Men and women of any age are invited to join Kilikina in this fun, easy workshop as she takes you through the basic movements of belly dancing and then lead you through an easy choreography to an Arabian song. Come and join the fun!
 

VOICE MASTERCLASS with Ros Barnes

Be part of a little voice masterclass. Bring along your voice and any little niggles you have about its quality of maybe a technical problem. Be prepared to show the class your problem and what you'd like to be able to do. Ros promises to be gentle.

BRINGING THE GIRLS HOME
A special presentation with Them Little Secrets, Fred Rea and guests artists

By combining photos, narration, film and live song, this poignant, moving presentation tells the Story of the Spirit of the Convict Women brought back to their Homes in Ireland. Includes a display of bonnets from Christina Henri's 'Roses From The Heart' project.

SATURDAY ARVO AT THE MOVIES: TEESIDE TROUBADOUR
 
Folk legend Vin Garbutt's trademark blend of traditional reels, passionate protest songs and zany patter has won him legions of fans across the world. And he has achieved this, not with any major backing or media profile but with non-stop touring and word of mouth. This definitive documentary combines fly-on-the-wall, unseen archive and live concert footage plus candid interviews.