Camperdown’s Iconic Robert Burns Celtic Festival is five weeks away and this year’s festival promises to be a weekend full of Music, Concerts, and National and International performers coming to Camperdown. Dr John Menzies OAM, said “There is something for everyone, the festival program has so much to offer local folk and Patrons this year. The Friday night Festival Dinner at the Theatre Royal enjoy a three course meal including Haggis, Music, with Fiona Ross, The Scottish Fiddle Club Ceilidh Band, Merran and Peter Moir will be performing at the Dinner.
The Melbourne Male Welsh Choir is returning and will be in Concert Saturday afternoon after the Choir event in the morning featuring our own Camperdown Celtic Choir and 6 visiting Choirs will come and perform at the Theatre Royal in the morning finishing with Chorister Kym Dillon conducting all seven Choirs, over 100 Chorister’s will sing together as one Choir with a well-known Scottish song.”
The popular History Talks at Killara on Saturday morning promises not to disappoint. Wee Stories at the Library with Anne Daffy and friends, Shortbread baking competition proudly sponsored by the Loaf and Lounge.
Visit the Statue at the Civic centre and Climb the Clock Tower on Saturday and Sunday with Market Stalls in the Avenue. Guest Speaker Bill Spawton sharing the “Legend of the Welsh Fairy Brides” stories at the Masonic Hall on Saturday and the Lakes and Craters Band will perform a great selection of Celtic Songs after Bill’s presentation, this event is free. on The Harps will be playing at St Paul’s Church along with Fiona Ross and the Raglins in Concert and next door at St Paul’s Church hall see the Irish Dancers, the Geelong Highland Dancers as well as the Glenn Brae Scottish Dancers in concert.
The James Blair Memorial Piping Solo’s will be on at St Patrick’s Primary School on Saturday and is open to the public to go and see Pipers from all over Australia compete this is a free event.
On Friday night there is a concert at Killara featuring Pete Daffy Irish Band and the Raglin’s.
Saturday Night at the Theatre see our Family Dance night and presentations to the Winners of School Children’s Art and Writing Prizes along with the Shortbread Bakers Awards for Best Shortbread entry. Tuniversal and Anne Daffy, John Corby and friends will play. Scottish Country Dancing for families promises to be lots of fun.
A Concert at Killara with Fiona Ross, The Twa Bards and the Raglins on Saturday and afterwards at the Theatre night gig, and not to be missed performance at the featuring Aria Award winning band Austral, The Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club Ceilidh band and Pete Daffy’s Irish Band.
Sunday visit the Camperdown Heritage Centre and view Jenny Bowker OAM Renowned Quilt Marker and Textile Artist. The Camperdown Golf Club is hosting the Robert Burns Ambrose and this event has been very popular with local and visiting Golfers.
The Twa Bards, will be performing at the Robert Burns Statue on Sunday singing his songs and telling his story.
Our Headline acts this year are coming to Camperdown the City of Melbourne Pipes and Drums will perform at Sunday’s Festival Finale Concert along with the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Austral and the Warrnambool Pipes and Drums.
Festival Coordinator Catherine O’Flynn said “This year’s festival program is very special, being able to secure Headline Acts, lots of free events and a varied program that has something for everyone. On Sunday the Rotary Club will be busy with coordinating a new event in the Avenue. “Show us your Tartan”, Dress Up and wear your Tartan outfit then register at the Rotary Tent and a Fashion Parade of Tartan outfits, Junior, Senior and Best Dressed Pet sections will be awarded a Prize. “
Follow the Festival on our website camperdownburnsfestival.com.au
Tickets are also available from Laff’s in Camperdown or via our festival website for tickets via trybooking
For Further Information Please Contact Catherine O’Flynn on 0407 056 126