Canberra’s best live performance venue
The Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson St, WESTON, ACT – Location map
The Merry Muse operates on the second Sunday of the month from 4.00pm to 7.00pm and presents a blackboard concert along with a feature act. This is a fun afternoon for those wanting to share their love of music and play, sing or recite in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Put your name on the blackboard to perform, or just get along and listen to some great music.
The next Merry Muse is on Sunday 12 December 4pm-7pm Canberra Irish Club
Paverty Bushband plus blackboard
The Blackboard begin at 4pm and the main act is at 6.15 pm. Note the blackboard is prebooked – please email me on eileennew23@gmail.com if you are interested in. Otherwise tickets at the door – cash only.
Paverty Bushband
With its distinctive, creative and entertaining presentation, Paverty is one of Australia’s leading folk/bush bands. Fresh from hibernation Pavs features strong vocals and an instrumental line up which includes leading players of guitar, fiddle, whistles and flutes. Pavs distinctive and wide choice of material ranges from bush ballads, contemporary country to jugband music ensuring a unique musical experience.
Admission:
$3 for MFS Members, Concessions, and Blackboard performers $5 for Others.
May vary for non-blackboard events
Under 16 y/o – FREE!
Please note that the Irish Club has asked that regular attendees also join the Irish Club
Enquiries and Performer bookings:
Eileen Newmarch 0412 127 882 Email: merrymuse@monarofolk.org.au
COVID Safe Arrangements
We will have to be operating under Covid Safe Guidelines – It is a requirement to sign in to the Club using the CBR QR code – if you are unable to do this please speak to an Irish Club staff member.
- Microphones will be sanitised between acts – please allow time in your set to include this.
- The sound people will be responsible for adjusting equipment – we request that performers do not handle the sound equipment.
- The blackboard will be pre-booked – please contact me if you wish to play.
We request that you bring the correct money for paying at the door to minimise contact with money. There will be hand sanitiser at the door to use on entry.
The Monaro Folk Society has posted our Covid 19 Safety plan at COVID Plan I ask that you look at this to see what you as an attendee are required to pay attention to. The safety of our members, and the public in general, is paramount as we move forward.
Monaro Folk Society policy is that people attending events must be double vaccinated or have a medical exemption. If you are not double vaccinated, please do not come along. We may ask you about your vaccination status at the event, and you will be asked to leave if we cannot confirm that you are double vaccinated. Even if you are double vaccinated, please do not come along to an event if you have any symptoms or are feeling unwell.
All attendees at the Merry Muse will also need to comply with any applicable ACT government requirements (including in relation to masks and checking in), and with the MFS Covid safety plan available on our website.
If you have a valid medical reason for non-vaccination, please let us know. The Merry Muse reserves the right to refuse entry as and when necessary to comply with this COVID-19 Safety Plan. You attend the venue at your own risk.
Looking forward to seeing regulars and new faces at the Merry Muse and here’s hoping that we have smooth sailing in future.
Please email me on eileennew23@gmail.com or ring me on 0412 127 882 if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Merry Muse.
Eileen Newmarch
Post CDs & Biographical Info
173 Duffy St Ainslie ACT 2602 (Attention: Merry Muse Coordinator)
Past performers:
 Alternate Route |
 Ami Williamson |
 Bluegrass Mountain Band |
 Bond Traps |
 Bronnie Ware |
 Canberra Union Voices Choir |
 Craig and Simone |
 Crooked Fiddle |
 David Griggs |
 Del Rey |
 Donal Baylor |
 Drummond and Lynne |
 Ecopella |
 Franklyn B Paverty |
 Frencham and Smith |
 Freyja Rain |
 Liz Frencham and Robbie Long |
 The Fuelers |
 Full Circle |
 Greg Carlin |
 Hazy Gates |
 Johnny Huckle |
 Humbug |
 Juke Baritone and the Swamp Dogs |
 Julia Johnson |
 Karen Lynne |
 The Lenders |
 The Little Stevies |
 Lotsi |
 Mackenzie Jones |
 Mal Webb |
 Maureen O’Brien |
 Mihirangi |
 Mike Compton |
 Mr Fibby |
 New York Public Library |
 P J Wolf |
 Queen Juanita |
 The Rooftop Revellers |
 Sam Burke |
 Sam Buckingham |
 Selalu |
 Sanji |
 The Shiny Bum Singers |
 Simone, Sophie and Chanel |
 Spicy Fruit Chutney |
 Dr Stovepipe |
 Triplika |
 Truckstop Honeymoon |
 Ukeleles Canberra |
 Women in Docs |