October Events Diary
October
Saturday 5 October, 10:00am
A Day with James Joyce’s Ulysses
a friendly, entertaining, one-day session, designed especially for beginners, to take the mystery out of reading James Joyce’s Ulysses. No prior knowledge required!
this is a fundraiser for Bloomsday in Melbourne’s next theatrical production.
3ZZZ Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio, 309 Albert St, Brunswick, VIC
events.humanitix.com/a-day-with-james-joyce-s-ulysses-2
Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 October
Irish Film Festival Sydney
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown
Thursday 17 – Sunday 3 November
Irish Film Festival Online
ACMI Streaming Platform
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 October
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Irish performers include The Butter Trackers, Kangaroo Ceili Band, Margaret & Bill Winnett, and Tim Scanlan & Mana Okubo
early bird tickets on sale until 21 August
kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.
Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 October
Irish Film Festival Melbourne
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Thursday 31 October, 6:30pm
Samhain Irish Halloween Super Quiz
Get ready for the spookiest, craziest quiz night of the year! Hosted by the fabulous Quizmaster Portia Turbo, with jaw-dropping performances by drag sensations Virgo and Sandy Bottom, plus surprise guests in an Irish pagan-themed extravaganza! Monster Raffles and more.
Paddington RSL, 220/232 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW
events.humanitix.com/samhain24
Thursday 31 October – Saturday 9 November
Gary Og Australia & NZ Tour
Gary Óg, from Glasgow, has been a leading figure in Irish rebel folk music for 30 years. He burst on to the scene with his first band, Éire Óg and their now iconic debut album Live at the Brazen Head influenced a generation of bands and musicians.
visiting Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/gary-og/
November
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 November
Irish Film Festival Perth
Luna Cinemas, Leederville
Saturday 2 November
Sail Into Samhain
Samhain concert of music, poetry, song, and drama hosted by Prankqueans
Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay NSW
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November
Irish Film Festival Brisbane
Dendy Cinemas, Coorparoo
Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 November
The Coronas Australian Tour
Set to return to Australia this November following their acclaimed down under run late last year, The Coronas will arrive armed with their trademark magic as well as their hotly-anticipated album Thoughts & Observations.
visiting Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-coronas/
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
Irish Film Festival Canberra
Dendy Cinemas, Canberra
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
Bundanoon Folk Festival
Located in the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, the picturesque village of Bundanoon will come alive with one of the best new Folk Festivals in the state, featuring a diverse range of exciting music acts, performances, workshops, campsite + pub sessions, special community events, spoken word, free Kidsfest and more.
Join in to be part of something magical!
Irish performers: Ais O’Neill, the Banski Sisters, Butter Trackers, Daniel Kelly, and more
bundanoonfolkfestival.com.au
Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 November
Nathan Carter Australian Tour
Born in Liverpool and performing since the age of 4, Nathan’s love of Irish music led him to move to Ireland where he has established himself as one of the most popular artists in the country. His performance for the Pope’s welcoming ceremony in Dublin was watched by millions worldwide and his 2020 retrospective album “The Best Of The First Ten Years” lept straight to the top of the charts in his adopted homeland.
visiting Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/nathan-carter/
Friday 29 November, 6.30pm
Sydney St Patrick’s Day 2024 Christmas Gala Ball
ticket includes 3-course meal and 5.5-hour drinks package, live music by Peter Byrne with his 5 piece band, raffle prizes & silent auction
early bird tickets on sale until 30 September
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, The Rocks, NSW
events.humanitix.com/sydney-st-patrick-s-day-2024-christmas-gala-ball
We have had some enquiries from Irish organisations about publicising their events in our newsletter. If you have an event coming up then get the info to us by the 21st of the month and we will do our best to include it in our newsletter. It helps if you can provide the text ‘ready to go’ and remember – a picture tells 1000 words so send lots of pics too!
