Sunday 8 November The Merry Muse will be at Majors Creek Folk Festival, doing a feature concert at Sam’s Caravan at 9.30 am

The concert will feature Ian Paulin, Thomas Weaver, Springtide and What She’s Having.

Sunday November  15 the Merry Muse is having a special Peace Concert

Entry by donation. Proceeds to The Australian Red Cross

https://act.redcross.org.au/support-an-appeal

Some fabulous local performers will share their songs of peace including-

Freya Morgan is a singer-songwriter whose “acoustic soul” sound draws inspiration from the traditional Irish music she grew up with. Her songs weave personal storytelling with experiences from her overseas aid work, bringing depth and humanity to her music. With a strong, soulful voice and expressive stage presence, Freya delivers engaging performances centred on the stories behind her songs.

Danny V is a Bungendore singer-songwriter and guitarist with more than five decades of writing and performing experience. His original music spans folk, blues, rock, indie and ballads. He has fronted several bands, including The FirePigs, Feralblu and The Broken Arrows, and wrote every song on The FirePigs’ 2005 album Meteor. Since The Broken Arrows disbanded in 2017, Danny has focused primarily on solo performance, sharing his extensive repertoire of original songs.

Katie Cole is a Canberra singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and musical director who enjoys helping people of all ages and abilities make music. She founded The Ukeladies and conducts the Andante Andante ABBA choir, bringing experience in performance, arranging and teaching. Her musical work spans community events, theatre and performances at venues including the National Gallery of Australia and Llewellyn Hall. Katie also writes original musical theatre, including The Auction, performed in Canberra in 2019.

Eileen Newmarch is our industrious and illustrious leader of our folk club. She will share one of her many wonderful and insightful poems about peace.

Inez Hargaden is an Irish singer-songwriter based in Canberra whose music blends folk, traditional Irish and indie influences. Her expressive vocals and melodic guitar accompaniment move between gentle ballads and powerful, emotionally charged songs. Drawing on Ireland’s storytelling traditions, she explores love, connection, grief and loneliness through vivid imagery and personal reflection. Her debut EP, Dear Songs, was released in February 2025.

The Pop Up Choir is a Canberra community choir led by singer, songwriter and choral director Rachel Hore OAM. Bringing people together through the joy of singing, the choir shares uplifting performances in concert venues, festivals and unexpected public spaces. They have sung at the National Portrait Gallery, Parliament House and the High Court of Australia, alongside appearances at the National Folk Festival and Majors Creek Festival. Their musical adventures have also taken them to an international choral festival in Sardinia.

ian paulin and the depe Singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian Paulin brings a wealth of music, storytelling and community activism to the stage. Having performed at festivals and venues across Australia and overseas, he combines thoughtful original songs with warmth, passion and humour. His music reflects a longstanding commitment to people and the natural world, including his involvement in campaigns to protect Tasmania’s Franklin River and Southwest Wilderness. The depe will be a surprise!

Performers will lead a singalong to complete the event featuring several well known songs about peace. Imagine singing along with a 40 piece choir included in the mix! Can’t wait!