upcoming events: Subsonic Music Series
Renee Geyer with support from Chris Wilson | Friday 17 Sept 7pm
In the first of its Subsonic Music Series, The Substation is proud to present the queen of Australian soul, Renee Geyer, ably supported by blues and rock legend Chris Wilson.
Join them as they open a new chapter for this historic building. An essential event for all music lovers from the West and across Melbourne.
Date: Friday 17 September, 7 pm
Tickets: $42.50 (includes booking fee) available online or at the door.
Limited seating.
Venue: The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport
past events
Newport Folk Festival 2010 | Friday 3 - Sunday 4 July
Music in the park, concerts, workshops, dances, choirs, jam sessions, local traders' market... More details available on the Newport Fiddle & Folk Club website.
Lochaber No More | Saturday 3 July
One of the highlights of this year's Festival was a performance of Lochaber No More. It's the story of the Jacobite Rebellions and their aftermath in story and song, with music from Braemar and friends and narrated by Alyson Fearon.
Western Suburbs Choirs Festival | Sunday 4 July
There are so many choirs in Melbourne's west we thought it would be fun to get them all together in The Substation for a sing! Each choir will perform their own bracket, then all choirs will join together for a grand finale. Last year we had 8 choirs participating, this year it was 12.
Carols at The Substation | Saturday 12 December 2009
The first ‘Carols at the Substation’ was held at The Substation Saturday Dec 12, 7:30 - 9pm. It featured the Newport Carols Orchestra, the Newport Choir and Willin Wimin.
The event was proudly supported by the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club, Hobsons
Bay City Council, The Substation and Outlets Community Centre.
Newport Folk Festival 2009 | Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July
Music in the park, concerts, workshops, dances, choirs, jam sessions, local traders' market... This was a festival for everyone, whether you want to join in, learn something new, have a dance or just listen.
> More details available on the Newport Fiddle & Folk Club website.
Newport Folk Festival 2008 | Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July
Over the weekend of the 4-6 of July the very first Newport Folk Festival took place.
This was a wonderful music festival filled with many opportunities to play, sing, dance and learn. Various venues around Newport hosted a range of activities including a colonial bush dance, Irish fiddle music, farmers market and music workshops.
On Saturday 5 June from 10am The Substation hosted Willin’ Women, the Western Region Concert Band Choir, a string quartet and performances by Ted Smith and Gerry Nelson.
You can view the Newport Folk Festival Program at www.nffc.org.au |
