The 159th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival happened on May 21 and 22, 2022, at Topaz Park. About 36 people gathered at Topaz Park on May 21st for a Fiddle Jam. A big Thank you and to Tony for organizing and to all who joined in today in celebration of Canada and World Fiddle…
The New York State Fiddlers’ Association is looking for nominations for the 2022 North American Inductee to the North American Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. Clifford Guy was the 2021 Hall of Fame inductee. Here is your chance to nominate your favourite fiddler. Nominations must be submitted by May 15, 2022. For more information, check the…
Christina Underwood Boyer is offering a first-timer re-hair discount of $10 off to VFS members! Located in the Westshore (with options for downtown pickup) Text Christina at 778-676-5503 or send e-mail to christina.underwood@gmail.com. By appointment only. Rehair services as well as restoration and sales of handmade and factory bows. Check FB as Underwood Bows or visit…
The Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (GVPAF) was on this year from April 7th to May 14th, 2022. The Fiddle section of the GV Performing Arts Festival was held at the Phillip T. Young Hall at UVic on Saturday April 30th and again had some great performances. This year’s adjudicator was Canadian Folk Music Award…
Live and In-person VFS Fiddle Jam on Friday, March 4. 7:00-8:15 pm, doors open at 6:30. Location: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Drop-In $5.00, VFS Members FREE! In order to ensure everyone’s good health, we won’t have food or drinks available, masks will be mandatory, and proof of vaccination will be required….
VFS Annual General Meeting Please be advised that the Victoria Fiddle Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, October 19 at 7:45-8:45pm, if you are interested in attending, please respond to the VFS email and a Zoom invitation will be sent to you. Our President, Nellie Quinn, is stepping down and we’d like to take this…
August 10 – 14, 2020 www.nanaimofiddlesociety.org
February 2nd Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson performs with his saucy wife and long-time song-writing partner Carolyn Victoria Mill. True entertainers, these masters of the burgeoning house concert circuit thrive on creating intimacy, with tales and talents that simply must be experienced live. You won’t want to miss what they do next! VFMS Victoria Folk Music Society, Norway House 1110 Hillside Avehttps://www.facebook.com/events/2471586862950918/
The next VFS Fiddle Jam on Friday, February 7. 7:00-9:30pm, doors open at 6:30. Location: Wheeley Hall in the Esquimalt United Church Building (500 Admirals Road). Enter off Lyall Street. Drop-In $5.00, VFS Members FREE! PLEASE bring a concession snack if possible; any donation would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds go straight back into your society. 2019/20 Fiddle Jam Dates March 6…
February 14 & 15 A weekend of traditional music and fun for all ages and all levels! Trad Weekend starts with an epic concert of Canada’s award winning top traditional musicians in one concert. This is the 2nd annual festival put on by Victoria’s own Ivonne Hernandez. It brings together the best of the best in Celtic,…
Hello all Victoria Fiddle Society members, you are invited to attend the Victoria Fiddle Society Annual General Meeting this Thursday, January 9 from 5:45 – 7:00pm. Please contact vfsinfo@gmail.com for meeting location and to RSVP if you are planning to attend.
November 23 Mark your calendar! Ashley MacIsaac is coming back to Victoria! After last February’s two sold out shows on February 9th and 11th, we had lots of folks who unfortunately missed out on seeing Ashley and Quinn, so we’re bringing them back for a concert on Saturday, November 23rd at the First Church of…