Ceol Aneas Irish music Festival
Queens Birthday, 1-4 June 2012
Nelson, New Zealand
Festival Events:
- Tutor Concert
- Ceili Dance
- Sessions
All Events are open to the public, details will be posted nearer to the event.
Instrument Classes:
Instrument classes for Irish musicians on flute, fiddle, free reeds, guitar, banjo and tin whistle. Featuring renowned tutors from Ireland and New Zealand.
Ceili 2012
Saturday 2nd June from 7pm
St. John's Methodist Church Hall, Hardy St
Adults $15, Families $40
Students (with ID) or 18 and under $10
Tickets at the door on the night
(Cash only please)
A Ceili (traditional Irish dance) from the Irish (and Scots) Gaelic word for a gathering or a dance. If you want to come along and join in dances to some fantastic live Irish music, please join us. No previous dance experience necessary - we will teach dances. This is dancing at its best - fun, community activity and great exercise too. Come on your own (no partner necessary) or bring your friends and family. All welcome.
Concert 2012
Sunday 3rd June at 7.30pm
The Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street
Adults $30
Students (with ID) or 18 and under $10
Tickets from: The Suter Art Gallery, and Ka Pie Kiwi Kitsch'n (see venue map)
The Ceol Aneas Concert - a chance for our tutors to give us a taste of their wonderful musical skills and creativity. This concert is always very well attended so don't miss out this year. We have some very talented musicians from Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Quebec who will play some of the finest music the tradition has to offer - not to be missed!
Students have 1 ticket included as part of their registration
* Registered students will have a Ceili ticket and Concert ticket included with their registration pack to be picked up on Saturday morning between 9 and 10am at The Nelson English Centre. If you require more concert tickets please indicate on your registration form or Email Us and we will include your extra tickets in your registration pack - but these must be paid for on collection of your registration pack on Saturday morning.
