Category Archives: music
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
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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An overview of the music of the 3/8 Waltz
Background and history In 1796, the Waltz music began to be used for country dances in the British Isles. Our collection* of music and dance manuscripts have nothing specifically called a waltz before this time before a sudden flurry of … Continue reading
Convict Culture Week Resources
Programme Updated 3:00pm 18th May 2023 Norfolk Island Convict Tune Book Norfolk Island – Tasmanian Tune Session Norfolk Island Convict Song Book A selection of songs from the convict concert of 25 May 1840. Basic song melodies A select preview … Continue reading
April School Holiday Activity
Why was dance so important to the Convicts?What kind of dances did they do? And what did they wear? Come find out during the April school holidays. Dress up and dance like the convicts. At the Rocks Discovery Museum.
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Tagged australian culture, australian history, convict culture, convict research, convicts, history, transportation
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Phillip’s Dog
The story of Philip’s Dog The name, Phillip’s Dog springs from the popular aquatic drama of 1816 entitled Philip and His Dog, or, Where’s the Child? In the play of Philip and His Dog, the villain of the piece casts … Continue reading
Convict Culture Week on Norfolk Island
19 May 2023 – 27 May 2023 Celebrating Maconochie’s Frolic For one day in 1840 the convicts on Norfolk Island were encouraged to dance, sing and play. On 25 May they celebrated the birthday of the young Queen Victoria in … Continue reading
