BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eventin//Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:684e1a1ff6f83e9ec0d4e49d8f45311c@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Australian Celtic Festival\, Glen Innes NSW & visits to Adelaide\, Melbourne\, Yette Yattah\, Sydney & Brisbane DESCRIPTION:With the support of @cultureireland I will undertake this shor t tour of Eastern Australia \n\n \nWed.17 Adelaide SA 5066. Workshop. 6-9 pm 1 Rosalind St\, Erindale\, SA 5066. Contact Connor Hoy \n\nThur 1 8 Adelaide SA 5000 Concert -Irish Club\, Irish Club 13 -15 Carrington St\, George Parade\, Adelaide SA 5000 +61 8 8212 3767 \n\nSat. 20 Collin gwood VIC 3067 CCE Melbourne Workshop & Concert\, St Philip's Anglican C hurch Hall\, 146 Hoddle St\, Collingwood VIC 3067 Contact Mary McBride - m arymcbride01@yahoo.com.au\n\nSun. 21 Keysborough VIC 3173 Gaelic Park Conc ert\, 5:00 PM Perry Rd\, Keysborough Contact Ann Marie Scanlon annniescanl on1@hotmail.com\n \nWed. 24 Canberra ACT 2611 Irish Club @ 18.00 Conce rt /Lecture Canberra Irish Club\,6 Parkinson St\, Weston. contact mary.col lier@mac.com\n \nFri. 26 Yatte Yattah NSW 2539 House Concert Contact I an Stewart ian@yattah.net\n \nSat. 27 Sydney NSW 2010 Gaelic Club - Conce rt. A1/64 Devonshire St\, Surry Hills NSW 2010 as part of the Bealtaine Fes tiva\;\n \nSun. 28 Sydney NSW 2010. Gaelic Club- Workshop 3-5 pm the Li brary\, +61 2 9212 1587 \n \nThur.02 Australian Celtic Festival Glen I nnes NSW 2370 09\;00Open Festival & Lecture\,Celtic Symposium\, Grey St.\ ,Glen Innes\n\n AND 8.15pm Concert Performance Celtic Sympo sium\, Grey St\, Glen Innes https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/\n \ nFri. 03. Australian Celtic Festival 18:00 - 19:00 Perform Highlands S tage\, Australian Standing Stones\n \nSat. 04. Australian Celtic Festival 20.00pm 21.00pm Chapel Theatre Performance with The Australian Celtic Wom en \n \nSun. 05 Australian Celtic Festival 14.45pm 15:30pm Highlands St age\, Perforamance \n \nTue. 07 Annerley QLD 4103. Junction Hotel\, A nnerley - Workshop @ 6.30pm Contact Melanie Coles \n \nThur.09 Pimpama QLD 4209. Workshop @ 08:00 Gold Coast LORDS School  - 68 Mirambeena Dr\, Pimpama QLD 4209 Contact - Melinda Coles\n\nFri. 10 @18-21 Brisbane QLD 400 0 Gilhooley’s @ 18:00-21:00 https://www.gilhooleys.comhtt\n\nSat. 11th St Lucia QLD 4067 Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club Workshop @ 13:00-15:00. St Lucia Comm. Hall\, 27 Guilfoyle Street\, Ironside Park\,\n \nSat. 11 Gravatt QLD 4122 Concert@ 19:30 with The Australian Celtic Women. Upper Mt.Gravatt Progress Hall\,1873 Logan Road Mt.Gravatt 4122\n \nSun. 12 Beenleigh QLD 4207@ 13:00 Beenleigh Theatre with. The Australian Celtic Women. https://be enleightheatregroup.com/\n\n\nPROMO \n\nGerry O'Connor\, a renowned Irish t raditional musician\, is set to embark on a series of performances\, worksh ops\, and lectures across Australia in 2024. This tour will span various ci ties in four states\, including Adelaide\, Melbourne\, and Sydney\, before culminating in a special guest appearance at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes\, New South Wales. This educational event\, suitable for res earch thesis education levels\, promises to be a cultural extravaganza show casing the richness and beauty of Irish traditional music.\n\nThroughout th is tour\, Gerry O'Connor will bring the magic of Irish traditional music to audiences across Australia. His performances will enrapture listeners\, tr ansporting them to the green landscapes of Ireland and invoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the music's heritage. From obscure jigs and reels to soul-stirring airs\, Gerry's mastery of the fiddle will entertain both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\n\nIn addition to his perfor mances\, Gerry O'Connor will conduct workshops and lectures\, providing asp iring musicians and researchers with invaluable insights into the world of Irish traditional music. These interactive sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn from a true master of the craft\, gaining a deepe r understanding of the\, history\, of the music and song of Oriel in South Ulster and the cultural significance behind this unique genre. Gerry's enga ging teaching style and wealth of knowledge will undoubtedly inspire and mo tivate individuals to further explore and delve into the intricate nuances of Irish traditional music.\n\nFurthermore\, Gerry O'Connor's appearance as a special guest at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes will undou btedly be a highlight of this tour. As one of Australia's premier Celtic fe stivals\, this event draws thousands of visitors each year\, celebrating th e shared heritage and traditions of the Celtic nations. Gerry's performance as a special guest will not only showcase the beauty and authenticity of I rish traditional music but also further strengthen the cultural exchange be tween Ireland and Australia.\n\nThe Irish traditional music tour featuring Gerry O'Connor presents a unique opportunity for both music enthusiasts and researchers alike. It offers a chance to immerse oneself in the vibrant wo rld of Irish traditional music through performances\, workshops\, and lectu res. Aspiring musicians can learn from a true virtuoso while researchers ca n gain valuable insights into the genre's historical and cultural context. The tour's culmination at the Australian Celtic Festival will undoubtedly b e a memorable experience\, uniting music lovers from all walks of life in a celebration of shared heritage.\n\nIn conclusion\, Gerry O'Connor's upcomi ng tour across Australia promises to be a remarkable journey through the wo rld of Irish traditional music. This series of performances\, workshops\, a nd lectures will provide a unique educational experience suitable for indiv iduals at the research thesis education level. Through his mastery of the f iddle\, Gerry will transport audiences to the Emerald Isle\, captivating th em with heartfelt melodies and lively rhythms. With the tour culminating as a special guest appearance at the renowned Australian Celtic Festival\, pa rticipants will have the chance to further immerse themselves in the rich t apestry of Celtic culture. Overall\, this tour is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone interested in exploring the beauty and heritage of Irish traditional music.\nBefore travelling to the ACF I am planning visits to Ad elaide\, Melbourne\, and Sydney \n\n\n\n I am happy to Teach\, Talk and P erform\, keeping busy as much as I can \n\n1. Perform solo concerts \n2. Gi ve a concert lecture on The Rose in the Gap \n3. Teach workshop/ masterclas s on Irish fiddle /Tunes Workshop/Ensemble Arrangement of Irish melodies e tc LOCATION:Online DTSTAMP:20260923T043308Z DTSTART:20240415T000000Z DTEND:20240512T235900Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR