Workshops – SUNDAY

He’s been doing it a long time. Listen, play and learn with one of the best. Andy Brassett

Come learn the basics of French Canadian style foot percussion. Tim Scanlan

Learn the showgirl tricks and theatre flair with an award winning cabaret showgirl, Miss Friby! Lizzie D Smith

Participants are encouraged to explore vocal harmony and improvisation in a safe, supportive environment – no experience necessary! Penelope Swales from Stranded Assets

Bohdran (Irish hand drum) for beginners. Johnson from 33 1/3

The practice chanter is a relatively quiet, mouth blown instrument, upon which both aspiring and experienced pipers learn and consolidate the finger-work involved in the playing of the pipes. Some chanters provided for those wishing to ‘have a go’. United Tableland Pipe Band

Learn harmony parts for a song, then sing together onstage at Monique’s next show. Starting with vocal warm ups, work on confidently holding two or three harmony parts, learn to blend as a group and put our brand new choir to the test in front of an audience! Monique Clare

Dubliner Alan Kelly has been specialising in this Celtic friendly tuning for over 25 years now and has developed a workshop to get you up and running from the get go. Alan from the Barleyshakes

The opportunity for punters to come and chat about approaches to songwriting and arranging. Where do you start? Where do you go from there? Various approaches to developing a simple idea into something more. Discover your inner songwriter. JuJu Moon

We all have a unique story and can turn it into song. Learn to trust your voice, quiet the inner critic, and let words and melody come through naturally and honestly. Lucy Gallant

Come and sing traditional and contemporary South African songs. The harmonies and rhythm will uplift your soul! Coming from a culture where everyone sings and moves, whatever the occasion, everyone is welcome to take part in this experience! Makepisi

Including the History of the baglama, a demonstration of different techniques and the Anatolian scales (makam basics). Try simple rhythm patterns followed by a short performance. Muharrem Aslan  

Kristin loves nothing more than to pass on her extensive knowledge of Irish tunes. All instruments welcome. Kirstin from the Barleyshakes  

Offering Djembe workshops, lessons and performances in Far North Queensland for 15 years, and having travelled to Guinea West Africa to study culture, rhythms and songs, come learn the rhythms from a master. Jeff Cotter from Cairns Djembe

The beauty of Kirtan lies in its simplicity ~ there is no right or wrong way to participate. All that is required is your presence and willingness to let the sound guide you. Omnisphere