Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc

Folk Federation of Tasmania Inc “Without music, life would be a mistake.... I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.?

30/05/2026

Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by Sofia's accordion, Vardos are bringing their heart and body warming eastern European folk music to the Kunanyi Folk Club on Saturday, 6th June, then for a special Monday Night Folk Dance of Hungarian and Romanian folk dances on Monday, 8th June. See https://www.facebook.com/KunanyiFolkClub and https://events.humanitix.com/monday

We had a great fun rehearsal with most of the Roundabouts last night. They'll be punching out Tasmanian, old-time US an...
29/05/2026

We had a great fun rehearsal with most of the Roundabouts last night. They'll be punching out Tasmanian, old-time US and celtic tunes at our 29th annual Buttongrass Ball tonight, from 7:15 for 7:30 at St James' Hall in New Town. They'll be a big band tonight, with twin fiddles, double bass, mandolin, guitar and banjo, and including two visiting musicians from Alaska. Collected and new Tasmanian bush/folk dances dedicated to the natural and cultural heritage of Tasmania. Dance caller: David "Oddsocks" Wanless. No dancing experience or partner required. All ages and identities welcome. Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/buttongrass26 or at the door.

"Tread lightly on the land, even if you stomp on the dance floor"This Saturday night we have our annual Buttongrass Ball...
26/05/2026

"Tread lightly on the land, even if you stomp on the dance floor"
This Saturday night we have our annual Buttongrass Ball - with live music and called dancing , celebrating and promoting Tasmania's natural environment, with a collection of exciting and lively easy Tasmanian folk/bush dances, a great live band (The Roundabouts) and raising money for the Tasmanian National Parks Association.

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

7:15 for 7:30 at St James Hall, New Town.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1939807220201909

Have you seen and admired the raucous fun of British Morris Dancing at the Cygnet Folk Festival? Living in Northern Tasm...
07/05/2026

Have you seen and admired the raucous fun of British Morris Dancing at the Cygnet Folk Festival? Living in Northern Tasmania? We are looking for new dancers and musicians alike to join a new Morris group in the Launceston/Longford area.
Please call or email for more information.

Nadia Lanos
[email protected]
0424 292 422

29/04/2026

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Buttongrass Ball with the Roundabouts, Sat 30th MaySupport the Tas National Parks Association* as they continue their ef...
28/04/2026

Buttongrass Ball with the Roundabouts, Sat 30th May

Support the Tas National Parks Association* as they continue their efforts to prevent the persistent attempts to exploit our wilderness, while having some folk dancing fun!

Keep the Tyndalls wild

29th annual BUTTONGRASS BALL

Sat 30th May, 2026
7:15 for 7:30-11:30pm

St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town
(off Rupert Ave, enter behind church)

Lively Tasmanian and other traditional music by
the Roundabouts & Friends

Collected and new Tasmanian bush/folk dances dedicated to the natural and cultural heritage of Tasmania.

Dance caller: David "Oddsocks" Wanless.
No dancing experience or partner required.
All ages and identities welcome.
Dress for a ball or a bushwalk!

Tickets: $7-24
https://events.humanitix.com/buttongrass26
or at the door.

BYO water bottle and a plate of supper to share.

Tread lightly on the land, even if you stomp on the dance floor.

Facebook event page:
https://facebook.com/events/1939807220201909

www.folktas.org
[email protected]
6273 2127

28/04/2026

Wednesday night sessions at Irish Murphy's

An exciting new music and song session weekly Wednesday nights 6-9pm.
Irish Murphy’s Salamanca place.
The session is also open to any organiser who wishes to run the night and the night will be called after you together with friends.
All folk tunes and songs encouraged.
Open to all levels of musicianship.
Contact : Iain Macleod 0415284783.
Or find Wednesday night session Irish Murphy’s 6-9pm on messenger to join chat,or just turn up.

Address

GPO Box 1638
Hobart, TAS
7000

Telephone

+61362732127

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