Auckland New Zealand
Club committee and members are getting older and we are unlikely to see younger persons coming along to replace us. Efforts have been made in the current and previous years to attract younger audiences, to nil effect. Understandably, they have their own preferences, venues and ways of doing things.
Over the last fifty years many people have contributed to make TFMC an excellent venue and showcase for local talent and it would be a shame to see this disappear if it can be avoided. We do not wish to see it die and in order to keep the club alive it may be argued that we have to change some of the ways we operate.
The existing committee are in favour of concentrating our resources with a view to providing, within the Auckland region, a high calibre venue that will attract good quality artists from both New Zealand and from overseas. These evenings will happen less frequently than at present, depending on the availability of such artists, and may only occur three or four times throughout the year.
As part of an evening’s entertainment we would invite suitable local acts to play extended floor spots in support of the main guest.
This will in all likelihood necessitate a venue other than the Beach Hall and, possibly, an evening other than Saturday. It would be desirable to retain the existing venue for Friday Folk as outlined in our proposal. After all, the hall is still our home.
The proposal may or may not involve an increase in door admission charges but this will depend on the venue and the artist. However, whilst looking to bring in a wider audience, it is proposed that those who are club members will enjoy favourable advantages in the form of concessions and preference.
WAAMfest, our very own mini folk festival/gathering will continue, bringing in good quality headline guests supported by talented local acts and of course the usual blackboard concerts, forums, workshops and general socialising.
To vote at the AGM you MUST be a ‘financial’ member of the Titirangi Folk Music Club. If you are not sure of your financial status in this respect then please check with our treasurer Ken Lee via our contacts page or Phone 818 5659.
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Take some of the Maritime Crew and some of Brouhaha, put them together, and you get the trio of High, Wide and Handsome.
They play a diverse and diverting set of songs that include traditional, country, modern and originals.
There are sure to be some songs that you can sing along with, if you're brave enough.
We are meeting from 7.30 now so we can get more songs in!
What is Folk Music? – You'll be amazed at what is covered by the heading Folk Music: from traditional finger in the ear to modern acoustic, soft lilting ballads to modern Folk Rock, the field is huge and there is a little bit in there for everyone.
We're a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. If you do not sing or play and would like to then here you'll find encouragement. There is never any pressure and you may wish to visit a few times to get confidence or you may already be confident, it does not matter, no one will criticize, only support.
Last Update: 2018-07-30
The Club was conceived in 1965 when the Clancy Brothers didn't come and someone had the astounding idea of having a sing-a-round thus transforming an audience into a folk group. Formally established in 1966 we're still going strong.