Concert venue
Concerts are now held at the Senior Citizens Hall, Ringwood East.
VFMC Monthly Concert
Admission charges from Feb 2024, VFMC members $11, Concession $13, General Admission $15.
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.
A recording of the concert will be posted on YouTube .
Tickets for recording $5 members, $6 non members available on Humanitix.
The YouTube link will be emailed to ticket holders a day or two after the concert.
COVID and Flu protocols:
We have a responsibility to our audience and Club members not to put their health at risk.
Please do not attend the Concert if you have any Cold, Flu or COVID symptoms.
Ringwood East Senior Citizens Hall
6 Laurence Grove
Ringwood East
Vic
3135
Parking: There is a car park at the side of the hall, and further parking in adjacent Knaith Road Park.
Melway ref. 50B8
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