Port Philip Dance Festival 2026
Following the success of the one day, 2025 festival, the 2026 Port Phillip Dance Festival will be held over five days commencing Thursday evening, 2nd April and ending around 5.00pm Monday 6th April. Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall Melway ref. 50B8
Refreshments - tea and coffee at breaks BYO food or use local cafes. |
Woolshed Ball
The Billabong Band is the Victorian Folk Music Club's own performance group and is probably the longest established band in Australia playing traditional music for Bush / Colonial dances and for concerts. The line-up is variable and depends on which musicians are available at the time. An evening of dancing in the traditional style, featuring great live music.
Location to be determined BYO Mug and plate for supper to share Tea and Coffee provided |
A 'Round Robin' session is for singing, playing, reciting or story telling. We all take turns to perform in a supportive atmosphere, or you can just watch and/or join in as you wish. You may suggest an item for everyone to join in. Audience welcome.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Apolline
Australian folk trio Apolline (pronounced Apo-leen) is an award winning neo-trad band whose intricate arrangements and high-quality performances have stunned audiences since their debut. Known for their creative and nonconformist style, the band utilises a wide range of musical influences such as jazz, Scandinavian folk and a healthy dose of video game soundtracks to inspire an innovative sound like no other. Whether it be fiery, quick-paced reels or intimate and slow ayres, the group’s technical artistry and creativity consistently wows audiences. Within their repertoire of tune arrangements, Apolline’s music also features original melodies and songs that showcase the member’s deep connection to the music they create and perform.
Hailing from Melbourne, Brian Ellwood is a new performer on the folk scene but a life-long singer. He has always loved storytelling in song and honed his skills in everything from school musicals and folk groups to choirs and acapella ensembles. Embracing his passion for folk music, Brian now performs tradi?onal and contemporary works from Australia, the UK, Canada and the US. His melodic tenor voice and gentle guitar playing are cap?va?ng audiences in folk clubs and sessions across south-east Australia. In between songs, he’s also an award-winning fine art photographer.
VFMC Monthly Concert
The format of the night will be:
7.45 Concert starts
7:45pm to 8:15pm Spot Acts
8.15pm to 8.45pm Support Act
8.45pm to 9.00pm Supper
9:00pm to 10.00pm Main Act,
Enquiries: please contact Maree at concerts@vfmc.org.au.
This event will be live in the hall only. Admission by Humanitix ticket or cash or card at the door.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Following the success of the one day, 2025 festival, the 2026 Port Phillip Dance Festival will be held over five days commencing Thursday evening, 2nd April and ending around 5.00pm Monday 6th April.
The festival will include 7 dances, 6 live bands and 2 dance workshops. Select a programme item for full details:
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
Melway ref. 50B8
Refreshments - tea and coffee at breaks BYO food or use local cafes.
The official site of the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated (Reg No A2511Y) ABN 28 668 156 704
Last modified: February 16 2026 04:06.
