June 7-9, 2024 Don’t miss the SEASIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL (formerly the Seaside Folk and Fiddle Festival) June 7th to 9th. This year there will be 7 Concerts at 5 Different Venues: Three in Victoria, one in Sidney and one on Saltspring Island. The Festival brings you Americana, Roma Swing, Celtic, Cuban, Classic Country and all…
Hope you’ll join us Friday, May 3rd! We’re thrilled to have double the talent leading the Jam. Miriam Sonstenes will lead us for the first half and VFS President, Q, will be leading the second half! 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a short break, any concession snacks are welcome Members…
The Victoria Fiddle Society presents: The Intermediate Fiddle Workshop with Miriam Sonstenes is SOLD OUT! Saturday, April 13 2:30 – 4:00 pm Esquimalt United Church, 500 Admirals Road In this workshop we will learn a popular and easy Cajun fiddle tune and delve into some Cajun backup techniques that can also be applied to other…
APRIL 26 – 28, 2024 in Prince George, BC The BC Old Time Fiddlers’ Association invites you to take part in our annual Spring Fiddle Jamboree, a fantastic musical experience you won’t want to miss! Four award-winning instructors – Metis Master-Fiddler Alex Kusturok, Kelowna Singer-Songwriter-Fiddler Chloe Davidson, and Tiller’s Folly/Whisky Minstrels musicians Nolan Murray and Bruce Coughlan will…
Join us Friday, April 5, 2024 ~~ Our amazing VFS President, Q, will be leading us in a fun night of great music! 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a short break, any concession snacks are welcome Members no charge; Drop In – $5. Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church…
Spruston Road Bible Camp, 1070 Limberlost Road, Nanaimo Great instructors: Gabriel Dubreuil, Jennie Bice, JJ Guy, Gordon Stobbe, Geoff Horrocks. Fiddle, guitar, ukulele and mandolin! This year it’s at a new location and self-contained camping is allowed! Makes for a much more social experience! Check the poster for more details; register: https://nanaimofiddlesociety.square.site/fiddle-camp
Join us for a lively, upbeat, musical night with the amazing & energetic Louise Deschamps leading us! It’s going to be fun! When: Friday, March 1, 2024 Fiddle Jam – see amended Tune List Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors…
The 2024 GVPA Festival is here once again! For six weeks from April to May, over nine thousand Victoria-area performers and students of music, dance and dramatic arts are on stages throughout the city receiving adjudications from renowned experts in the arts. Performances in Brass, Classical Guitar, Choral, Composition, Dance (School and Studio), Ethnic Dance,…
Thanks to all who came out to our February Jam – it was a packed hall with over 80 people playing and jamming – great fun! Thanks again to Calvin Cairns for leading us in the Jam!
The Victoria Fiddle Society strives for innovation and engagement. We’re reaching out to you to gather ideas for possible projects, events, or activities. Whether its a specific project, an event concept, or an idea for an ongoing activity, we want to hear from you. Some ideas might include: We’re also keen on ideas for getting…
Join us for our February Jam with well-known Fiddler extraordinaire Calvin Cairns leading us in some tunes. When: Friday, February 2, 2024 Where: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a short break, any concession snacks…
Our December Jam was a blast – with Daniel Lapp leading the merry way! It was great to see so many of you there. Join us for a great way to start the New Year! When: Friday, January 5, 2024 7:00 – 9:00pm; Doors open at 6:45 We will have a short break, any concession…