Ivonne Hernandez is coming to lead us in the Jam!

Friday, Jan. 9th, 2025 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 pm.

Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). 
Enter off Lyall Street. Members no charge; Drop In $5.

See separate post for details and tune list.
Send in your tune requests to: vfsinfo@gmail.com

Canadian Irish Styles Fiddle Workshops with Ivonne Hernandez

Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Yes, the amazing Ivonne is back for a short visit and will not only be leading the January 9 Jam, but she will also be putting on two workshops on January 10.

12:00 – 1:30 pm  Beginner + / Intermediate workshop
2:00 – 3:30 pm  Intermediate + / Advanced workshop 

Held at: Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Road, enter off of the parking lot on Admirals (around the corner from the regular Jam spot).

To register, send email to vfsinfo@gmail.com and specify the workshop you would like to attend.
$30, or $25 for VFS members; send eTransfer: $25; or  $30 to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com

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Adult Fiddle Classes with Miriam Sonstenes

Monday nights, January 5 to February 23 (7 classes, no class Feb 16)

Level: Intermediate
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Location: St. Barnabas Church, 1525 Begbie St

Registration: please email miriamsonstenes@gmail.com

Tuition: $210 Please pay via e-transfer to miriamsonstenes@gmail.com before the first class, or cheque or cash at the first class works too. 

This class is for intermediate level adult players looking to work on their skills in a fun and relaxed setting! We will explore tunes from a variety of styles (old time, celtic, bluegrass, swing, blues), with a strong focus on technique. Tunes will be taught by ear with sheet music provided at the end of class. 

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Beacon Ridge Productions presents…
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

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SECOND SHOW ADDED!

An Evening with Judy Collins

Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm (doors 6:45)
Dave Dunnet Community Theatre
Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road

Due to overwhelming demand, we have added a second concert!  Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

Tickets for this second show will be available on Eventbrite beginning tomorrow,  December 5th!  As usual, you can also pick up tickets directly from us, just get in touch with Marie at 250-812-7978.

Eventbrite Ticket Link

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Group Fiddle Lessons with Olivia Barrett

Join me for adult intermediate-ish group fiddle ensemble lessons to learn lively Irish, Scottish, and Canadian (maybe even Breton and Scandinavian!) traditional tunes, tune sets, and arrangements in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere! Tunes will be taught primarily by ear (written music also supplied), and I’ll share tips for improving your tone and technique as well. 

Lessons will be on Tuesday evenings, beginning January 6th, 2026
from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and running for 8 sessions to start. $240. 

Location will be near Uptown (address provided upon registration).

Email Olivia at oliviabarrettfiddle [at] gmail.com for additional information. www.oliviabarrettmusic.com

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CONCERT: Tunes for a New Year Featuring Tia Greenwood & Friends

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Location: The Mint Restaurant, 1414 Douglas St, Victoria
Time: Doors at 1:00 PM; Show at 2:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of upbeat Celtic music featuring original and traditional fiddle tunes from around the world. Erase those January blues and get an uplifting start to the new year!

Tickets & Info: https://admitone.com/events/victoria/community/music/tunes-for-a-new-year-with-tia-greenwood-friends/QG6IB2 .

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An Evening with Roy Forbes

A Treasure of Canadian Music! Saturday, February 7 @ 7:30 pm Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Doors open at 6:00 pm for dinner service – the concert starts at 7:30 pm Please note this is a listening venue. For more information and tickets, see www.beaconridgeproductions.com Or call Marie 250-812-7978

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Daniel Lapp & Quinn Bachand

Saturday, February 21 @ 7:30 pm (doors 6:45 pm)

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Avenue

More information and tickets at www.beaconridgeproductions.com
Or call Marie 250-812-7978

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Nanaimo Fiddle Society Spring Folk & Fiddle Camp!

March 20-21-22, 2026

Check https://www.facebook.com/nanaimofiddlesociety for more information.

Spring Folk & Fiddle Camp – Registration Now Open!
For more information and Registration: check https://www.facebook.com/nanaimofiddlesociety .

Registration for our newly revamped Nanaimo Fiddle Camp (March 20–22, 2026) is now officially open — and spots are already starting to fill.

This year’s camp features a beautiful lakeside venue, on-site accommodation and meals, and a stellar team of instructors:

• Jennie Bice– fiddle
• Eli Bender– cello & fiddle
• Quin Etheridge-Pedden– fiddle & viola
• Trish Horrocks– Folk Band

It’s three days of immersive learning, folk band fun, workshops, community dancing, and a stunning instructors’ concert.

More Nanaimo Fiddle Society Events:

January 10 – Barn Dance fundraiser for the Old City Arts Hub (Wellington Legion)
February 6 – NFS Barn Dance at Bowen Auditorium 
March 6 – NFS Barn Dance at Cedar Community Hall

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Great sources for live music events in our area:

https://victoriafolkmusic.ca/LiveMusicVenues.html

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***Renew your membership!

It’s never too late to renew your membership… Renew right now via an eTransfer to victoriafiddlesocietypayments@gmail.com  or, at the Jam with credit or debit card, cash (exact amount appreciated) or cheque. Not sure if you’re still a member? Send us an email vfsinfo@gmail.com and we’ll check.

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