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Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival
Queen's Birthday Weekend
in Nelson New Zealand
4th June to 7th June 2021
Learn Irish Music Nelson NZ

What is Ceol Aneas

New Zealand's premiere Irish music event,  Ceol Aneas is one of Australasia's major Irish music gatherings, attracting, musicians and traditional Irish music lovers from around New Zealand and overseas.

Similar to the traditional Irish music summer schools in Ireland, the Ceol Aneas festival programme features a ceili dance on Saturday night, a highlight concert Sunday night  featuring all the tutors.

There are also numerous traditional Irish music ‘sessions'. There is no charge to enter venues and sessions run on into the wee, small hours.

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Students

For students registered for instrumental classes, there will be three mornings of tuition classes and two afternoon "Meet the Artists" workshops, acoustic and up close.

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Instrumental classes open to intermediate and advanced students.

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For lovers of Irish music

For lovers of Irish music, but not registered for the weekend's tuition, there is still lots to join in with.

The showcase concert featuring each of the tutors is a highlight of the festival. There is a family fun ceili dance on the Saturday night for those who want to dance the night away.

The sessions are a great event to come along to, have a pint and hear some fantastic music.

See the Programme
Irish Music Nelson Tutors Concert

Tutors Concert

Tutor Concert

Sunday, 6 June 2021 at 7:00pm
The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street
Adults $30 (booking fees will apply) Students (with ID) or 18 & under $20
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Ceili Dance

Ceili Dance

Saturday, 5 June 2021 at 7:00pm
Trafalgar Hall (67 Trafalgar Street, Nelson)
Tickets at the door on the night (Cash only please)

Irish Music Sessions

Sessions

Fri, Sat & Sun
at:

The Wakatu Hotel, The Workshop, The Freehouse, Yaza Cafe

Friday, 4th June
Wakatu Hotel (back bar), from 5.00pm
The Freehouse, from 8.30pm
The Workshop, from 8.30pm

Saturday, 5th June, from 3.30pm-5.30pm
Yaza Cafe (Singing session)

Saturday, 5th June, from 8.30pm
The Freehouse, The Workshop, The Wakatu Hotel

Sunday, 6th June, from 9.30pm
The Freehouse, The Workshop, The Wakatu Hotel

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Trafalgar Lodge Accommodation Nelson
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