Sessions

Well, the 2010 camp has come and gone. What a weekend it was! Looking forward to next year...

The Turramurra Folk Music Camp provides an annual opportunity to make music in a relaxed and friendly setting under the glorious gum trees of Victorias Otway Ranges. Here's some video of one of the ensemble pieces from last years Turramurra camp.

Turramurra is held at “Wildwood Retreat” in the Pennyroyal Valley near Dean's Marsh, Victoria. “Wildwood Retreat” is a comfortable outdoor education camp situated on Pennyroyal Creek in a secluded valley of the Otway Ranges. Facilities include camping (unpowered), swimming pool, barbecues and bunkhouse. The camp fee does not include any meals. Please note that bunkhouse accommodation is limited to about 20 people in shared bunkrooms (up to 4 beds) and will be allocated on first come first serve basis. Entry only available to those booking in advance. Workshops run by expert tutors help people of all abilities to develop their skills in the “unplugged arts”, including guitar, fiddle and whistle playing, singing, songwriting, dancing, painting and story telling. Limited supplies of instruments are usually available at the camp - harmonica/ukulele/whistle/etc There are also opportunities to play and perform in groups of all shapes and sizes, so bring along your instruments, songs and have a go! The camp starts on Friday with registration from 5pm and a Welcome Concert at 8pm. On Saturday there's a choice of workshops and an evening dance at the Dean's Marsh hall, followed by supper and jam sessions for the night owls amongst us. The workshops continue on Sunday, and in the evening, all are invited to contribute to the Main Concert which features music, storytelling, bush theatre and every imaginable form of home grown entertainment. On Monday morning, it's farewells all round, and for many a stop at the local Berry Farm on the way home! 2008 Turramurra Folk Music Bush Camp ticket prices were: Adults (18 and over) @ $90 Own Children (5-17 years) @ $30 Other children (5-17 years) @ $35 Children under 5 years - No Charge Bunkhouse Beds @ $45 Camping is free Alternative local accommodation (separate booking required) is available at: BirdSong Retreat (5236-3201) King Parrot Cabins (5236-3372) Pennyroyal Farm Cottages (5236-3249) Take away meals, snack food and drinks will be available on-site, from Friday evening to Monday brekky. The vegetarian-friendly menu includes: cooked breakfast, pies, salads, sandwiches, fruit, barbeque, curries, casseroles, juice, cakes, etc. Ice, bread and milk will also be available. Please BYO plates, mugs and cutlery to minimise waste. No dogs please! More Information? Geelong Folk Music Club PO Box 992 Geelong Victoria 3220 adam@geelongfolkmusicclub.com Read more »»

Check out this link to a heap of session tunes and info.

Session at The Carlton Hotel, Malop St Geelong, every Thursday 7.30pm onwards

Sessions at Irish Murphys, Aberdeen Street Geelong, every Sunday afternoon.

Big Session - All In! 5.30pm onwards