Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc

14/09/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_voTD3r2Q8o
Discover (if you haven't already) Daniel J Townsend's latest project, The Delmores at Kunanyi Folk Club, Sat 3rd October.
"Harmony is where it's at, folks - move slow, make things with friends."
Daniel's performance is always captivating, but with Ally Oliver and Tilley alongside him you'll be absolutely spellbound!
The Delmores - manifesting the saying "...greater than the sum of its parts"
https://www.facebook.com/events/1113717167660239

The Delmores performing 'Soon I Will Sing You a Song' live at Futur...

11/09/2026

Come join us for another collaborative bushdance between GRANT and the Folk Federation of Tasmania, this time raising much needed funds for the Mutual Aid Community Kitchen.

The Mutual Aid Community Kitchen (MACK) has been running for over four years now, providing thousands of meals in that time to those going hungry on a Sunday afternoon. MACK runs out of Mathers House on Bathurst St every Sunday afternoon with an army of volunteers collecting donated produce from stallholders at the Farmgate Markets, then turning all those goodies into hearty and nutritious meals feeding a diverse range of people.

However, MACK is in need of a few dollars to purchase basic staples to help supplement the donated produce to be able to keep feeding the masses each Sunday. That's why we're holding another bushdance fundraiser to raise some much needed funds as well as spruik the good work that MACK does and encourage more people to get involved!

Dances will be called by David "Oddsocks" Wanless, with tunes provided by the lively Seat Pants Flyers, this will be sure to be another fantastic evening of dance, music, sweat, and endorphins! As always, no experience or partners required with all ages and identities welcome. Please bring a plate of supper to share and be sure to grab a ticket to save you any hassle at the door. Looking forward to seeing you there!

WHEN: SAT 12th SEP, 7:15PM for 7:30-11:30PM
WHERE: St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town
Tickets: $7-24, please pre-purchase tickets at www.folktas.org/bushdance (or https://events.humanitix.com/communitykitchenbushdance) so you don’t have to try your luck on the door!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1962895824409744

Contact:
https://grassrootstas.com/
[email protected]
Community need not corporate greed.

Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc
Facebook: dance folk tasmania
www.folktas.org/bushdance
[email protected]
03 6273 2127
For a background on Mutual Aid, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_aid. Fundamentally, it's all about people getting organised to help each other and we need a lot more of that in these troubled times.

09/09/2026

EDIT - the Dulcimer has found its new home. No longer available.

Is there anyone in Tasmania who may be interested in this Gillian Alcock Dulcimer. There is a tuning chart and how to play book with it. Contact me on 0412 322 729 if you are interested.

08/08/2026

Here’s a quick video (taken whilst dancing, so in motion) of Jounce rehearsing for our Earthly Delights dance tomorrow, Monday, 10th August.

Monday Night Folk Dances Special Night: Dances of Earthly Delights with the Jounce Ensemble. Lively dances to beautiful music inspired by the European dance traditions of the last 500 years, set in the mythical land of Bordonia. Dress in your favourite fantasy or historical outfit. Bordonia’s colours are purple and gold.

Live Music

Many smiles and a good workout!

Caller: David Wanless

7:15 for 7:30-9:30pm. Come early at 7:00 for 7:10pm if you wish to learn the role of one of the nobles in the Chess Dance.

St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Avenue just up the hill from Augusta Rd, enter behind church)

Tickets: $7-16 at https://events.humanitix.com/monday or at the door.

All dances taught.
No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.

Monday Night Folk Dances are on the first and third Mondays of each month, Feb-Dec (except Easter) and some second Mondays.
Check https://folktas.org/monday for bands and extra dates.

FOLK FEDERATION OF TASMANIA INC
www.folktas.org
[email protected]