Thank you for your interest in performing at our concert in Ringwood. Here is some general info about the event.
Ringwood Folk is a Tuesday night event run by the Victorian Folk Music Club (VFMC). The second Tuesday of every month is reserved for a concert-style “guest artist” night (other Tuesdays are ‘session’ nights). We kick off at 7.45 pm with floor spots, break for supper at about 8:45, then resume at 9:00 with the guest performer(s). They play until around 10:00, and finish up by chatting with the audience, selling CDs etc.
Occasionally (3-4 times a year) we have a paid Support Act as well as the main guest act. On these nights, we commence floor spots at 7:45, the Support Act commences at 8:15 and runs to supper at 8:45, then resume at 9:00pm with the guest performer(s) as usual.
We are a pretty traditional club – the average age of the audience would be mature-age, they are attentive and appreciative. Our audiences love singing along, and appreciate tunes they can recognise. That’s not to say we are not open to contemporary pieces - check out the list of Past Performers
Our concert venue is the East Ringwood Senior Citizens’ Hall, 2-8 Laurence Grove East Ringwood. It is a moderately small hall with a wood floor and a raised stage at one end
We find that some of our experienced guest performers have the skills to project their voices in the hall, and they prefer the intimacy of an unamplified performance. However, we do provide a single microphone with a small bar speaker to assist our less experienced spot act performers and those guest artists who may need to sing over more than one instrument. It can also be useful to ensure that spoken introductions to songs can be heard by all of our audience, and for those singers who need to conserve their voices. We are currently using a cardioid condenser mic.
In certain circumstances, generally where a very quiet instrument is involved, or where an instrument requires amplification to make a sound (e.g. an electronic keyboard) we have permitted appropriate amplification. If you think this might be necessary, please contact us before you accept a gig offer from us.
We charge $15 general admission, $13 for concession card holders and $11 for VFMC members. Children are admitted free. We are a family-oriented club, and we try to keep charges low, especially given it is a weeknight.
We pay our Guest Artists 80% of the net door takings (after overheads), subject to a minimum of $300. Support Acts are paid a fixed fee of $75.
We generate publicity via printed flyers and posters distributed to other clubs, local public places, local newspapers and community radio stations. To enable us to confirm your booking please send the items listed below to concerts@vfmc.org.au as soon as possible. This will enable us to start generating publicity. Any links to web sites etc will be included on our guest artist page.
• A couple of good high-resolution pictures suitable for printing.
• One or two mp3 tracks or a CD if you have one. These are for radio airplay
• Website / Face book / social media addresses
• A short descriptive biography.
Don’t forget to use your own mailing lists, social media, other gigs etc to promote yourself!
Phone: Maree +61 411750462
Post: PO Box 215 Ringwood East, Vic 3135
Or Maree Buttler, 37 Crossman Drive, Croydon Hills, Vic 3136
Updated 19th May 2025
The official site of the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated (Reg No A2511Y) ABN 28 668 156 704
Last modified: May 19 2025 06:11.