Author Archives: Heather
Thistle Dubh
Thistle Dubh is a vibrant Scottish dance band located in Brisbane, dedicated to delivering the finest traditional music, particularly suited for dancing. Our ensemble features a rich array of instruments, including fiddle, keyboard, whistle, bodhran, vocals, and Highland pipes. We … Continue reading
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Tagged #Burns night, #celtic, #CelticDance, #culturalheritage, #RSCDS, #Scottish, #Scottish Country Dance, Ceilidh, Scottish Ceilidh
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Phillip’s Dog Ensemble
Phillip’s Dog performs captivating music for historical and folk dances with enthusiasm and panache. Phillip’s Dog is a distinctive ensemble that focuses on the dance music from early colonial Australia, yet its repertoire is far-reaching. It encompasses a variety of … Continue reading
Currency Lasses
In 2025, we commemorate 200 years of the earliest known piece of instrumental music written in Australia, a significant milestone in our cultural heritage. It has added significance as it is dance music and was composed by a lady – … Continue reading
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Tagged #historicaldance, australian culture, australian history, music history, Parramatta, Regency
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Three Cassyn Kyttagh
Our band Three Cassyn Kyttagh focuses on the rich traditions of music, dance, and song from the Isle of Man. The name translates to Three Left Feet in the Manx language, reflecting our unique cultural heritage. The Isle of Man … Continue reading
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Tagged #celtic, #CelticDance, #culturalheritage, #Culture Vannin, #isle of Man, #Manx, #Qld Manx Society
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2024 History Alive
History Alive is a great event for the whole family to experience 2 days of thrilling jousts, live music, festive dance, and intriguing displays. Immerse yourself in the histories and cultures of Roman, Viking, Medieval, Napoleonic, Colonial, Victorian and Modern … Continue reading
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Tagged #AbbeyMuseum, #historicaldance, #JaneAusten, #playford, #Regency, history, Regency Dance
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2024 Jane Austen Ball Gallery
5th October, 2024 at The Dayboro Community Hall Our annual ball was an enormous success – tickets sold out well in advance! The music by Phillip’s Dog was as brilliant as ever, and the costumes were outstanding. Thank you to … Continue reading
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Tagged #JaneAusten, #Regency, australian culture, Jane Austen, Regency Ball
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Limestone Frolic Gallery
30 August 2024 A big thank you to everyone who came along and made this event truly memorable! The Limestone Frolic was presented by Ipswich Libraries as part of Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage Ipswich Festivals Dr. Heather Blasdale … Continue reading
Middle Earth Dance
One does not simply walk into Mordor —- though perhaps you can dance? Dances from the Shire inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and all things Middle-earth. Join us for an an evening of English … Continue reading
Limestone Frolic
Music and dance are living links to our heritage. Discover more about the history of dance in early Ipswich with demonstrations and an opportunity to experience the dances themselves. Dancing was a popular amusement for celebrating grand occasions such as … Continue reading
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Regency Dance Night
Would you like to learn some Regency steps and dances? Here’s a chance to brush up on your Regency dances. We’re having a Jane Austen Ball in October so this is an opportunity for you to learn some of the … Continue reading
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