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Well it is that time of year again - come present the committee with bouquets for doing what you think is right, and constructive feedback on what you think they could be doing better.
Consider joining the committee - no better way to get first hand knowledge of the joys and tribulations of running a folk club.
Consider volunteering to help on clubnights - extra willing hands with setup (arrive early), supper & packing up at the end of an evening are always welcome.
To vote at the AGM you MUST be a ‘financial’ member of the Titirangi Folk Music Club. If you are not sure of your financial status in this respect then please check with our treasurer Leanne Appleby via our contacts page or Phone 813 0608.
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Auckland's very own Dublin ballad singer, Sean first sang at Titirangi Folk Club in 1969. (Lest some readers be confused - In Ireland, at the time of the 1960s Folk Revival, folk songs were always described as "ballads", folk singers were known as "Ballad Singers" and venues were described as "Ballad Lounges").
Sean has played for many years around the Auckland area. On Tuesday nights at Albion Hotel for 13 years. then the Claddagh Irish Pub for 9 years and after that it was Finnegans at Royal Oak for almost 2 years.
Now it’s just a few gigs a year so don’t miss the Titirangi Folk Club October 2014.
Bring some friends – bring family – bring youngsters – bring strangers; even bring university professors, to join in a social evening, with plenty of fun and music, beside the crackling fire.
Between the 10 rounds of questions we’ll have music from our floor singers to keep you entertained while the scores are totted up.
Rounds comprise the following categories with five questions in each category:–
There will be some easy questions and some harder ones, and some questions where it might help if you had a youngster on your team.
We are looking to get at least 10 teams of six people, there will be spot prizes for the most outlandishly dressed team, outlandishly dressed person and the person with the best hat!! The winning team will become the "Supreme Champions of Trivia" and they will be immortalised in TFMC history for at least a week!
All you have to do is:-
Give your team a name; the more outlandish and folk connected the better e.g. the Outlandish Knights.
Booking early is advised. Floor singers are encouraged to provide the additional entertainment between rounds.
To assist us with the organisation it would be helpful for us to know how many teams and people to expect so please, please, please let us know as soon as you can.
If you know of somebody or some organisation or business who may be willing to donate a prize then please let Ian know. Donors will be advertised on the Sponsors Board and in our Club literature.
Ian can be contacted on 09 813 2305 or by the form below.
The venue for this extravaganza is the Titirangi Beach Hall (where else!!?) doors will be open as usual at 7.30pm and the quiz will start at 8pm. Entry is $5pp for all.
An informal ‘Singaround’ - ‘Open Mic’ without a Mic - A smaller group of people meet to share their songs and music.
Last Update: 2015-02-02
The Club was conceived in 1965 when the Clancy Brothers didn't come and someone had the astounding idea of having a sing-a-round thus transforming an audience into a folk group. Formally established in 1966 we're still going strong.