2026 music series
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Longing for a good concert?...Come to Geelong!
The Geelonging for Music series is run by Evergreen Ensemble from the Geelong West town hall. Read about the wonderful variety of performances and events programmed in 2026, below. Tickets are now on sale for concerts in March.
Evergreen Ensemble was established for the purposes of the advancement of culture and education by finding connections between folk music and art music traditions. With a desire to break down the barriers between classical audiences and the folk music community, this music series brings world-class performers to Geelong with colourful and thought-provoking programs. Dance events and music workshops will also serve to unite the local community through participation and hands-on creative practice.
Northern Resonance
Swedish Grammy Nominated trio Northern Resonance is the Scandinavian string trio that pushes the boundaries of Nordic folk music, and brings it into a new soundscape. With their previously untested combination of instruments; viola d’amore, hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa they let Scandinavian music meet explosive rhythms and grand chamber-like arrangements that takes folk music in a new direction. All members are highly skilled and accomplished musicians, rooted in traditional music. With an intense musical connection that is rare to come across, they invite you into their world of compositions where the trio moves effortlessly outside the soundscape of the tradition but moves just as easily within it. There is great life in their tunes, and the trio knows how to bring it out. With the Swedish Grammy nominated debut album from 2020, Northern Resonance have already established themselves with a glorious sound and have impressed a broad audience worldwide with concerts that are characterized by their explosive energy.
Thu 5 MARCH 2026
5:30pm workshop/ 7:30pm concert
Geelong West town hall
WORKSHOP TICKET: trybooking.com/DJHYI
CONCERT TICKET: trybooking.com/DJHXE
HAAS SISTERS
Sun 29 MARCH 2026
3:30pm, Geelong West town hall
From childhood tunes to chambergrass mastery.
Natalie and Brittany Haas spent their childhood trading Bach suites and Old-Time tunes in equal measure. Then they went their separate ways and became two of the most influential string players working today.
Natalie put cello on the map of contemporary Celtic music through her duo with Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, absorbing influences from across continents and fashioning a rhythmic approach that belongs to no single tradition. Brittany's fiddle work with Punch Brothers, Hawktail, Crooked Still, and Dave Rawlings Machine has redefined what's possible in American acoustic music, crossing genres with an approach that feels both ancient and entirely new.
Reuniting as HAAS, the duo presents chambergrass music that refuses categorisation. From Nashville to Norway, the Celtic Isles to California, they've built a shared musical vocabulary that moves fluidly between melodic hooks, call-and-response, accompaniment and lead.
With their effortless, intuitive interplay, and having spent decades mastering both their craft and the art of listening to each other, watch as the power of seeing siblings reunite takes centre stage.
CONCERT TICKETS: trybooking.com/DJHZF
EVERGREEN ENSEMBLE
geelonging for music series
FIRESIDE SONATAS
Thu 4 JUNE 2026
7:30pm, Geelong West town hall
Evergreen Ensemble presents an intimate evening of Baroque music from Scotland with Scottish folk melodies beautifully intertwined with Italianate sonatas of the 18th century. The performance will feature the rich and resonant sounds of the baroque and viola d’amore (Shane Lestideau), viola da gamba (Laura Moore), theorbo and baroque guitar (Samantha Cohen).
James Oswald
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Arcangelo Corelli
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William McGibbon
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Attilio Ariosti
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Lorenzo Bocchi
TICKETS: www.trybooking.com/DMDDU
ceilidh Dance
Sat 15 AUG 2026
7:00pm, Geelong West town hall
Come and enjoy an evening of dance and socialising in Geelong West! The Geelong Ceilidh band, as well as Shane Lestideau and Friends, will provide live Celtic music with dances called by the one-and-only Una McAlinden.
Pronounced “kay-lee”, a ceilidh is more than just a dance, it’s a traditional social gathering centred around music and group dancing. The word itself comes from the Gaelic for “gathering” or “party”, and while the format may have evolved over time, the energy remains the same. Expect lively reels, jigs and strathspeys, all led by a Caller who walks dancers through the steps. No experience is necessary – it’s not about perfection, it’s about participation.
Ceilidhs often feature a live band playing a variety of instruments including the fiddle, accordion, flute, guitar and piano. Dancers take to the floor to join in dances such as the Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, Eightsome Reel and Gay Gordons, each of which have their own unique style and steps.
With infectious rhythms and easy to follow patterns, ceilidhs are one of the most exhilarating ways to experience Scottish and Irish culture. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned dancer, you’re welcome to join in the fun!
$25 full/ 25 conc./ 15 teens/ Kids free
Mickey & michelle
Sun 20 SEP 2026
3:00pm, Geelong West town hall
Prepare to be captivated by Australia’s most riveting harp and fiddle duo, blending breathtaking musicianship with original music full of wonder.
Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle duo Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their intricate arrangements and heartfelt songwriting, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery improvisations.
The duo’s journey began with a wild idea: to walk the length of New Zealand on the 3000km Te Araroa Trail for six months, performing concerts along the way. This adventure forged a deep connection between their music, the natural world and the communities they encountered, inspiring carefully crafted lyrics and instrumentals that invite listeners to reflect on their own connection with the natural world.
Following the release of their album Solace in Wonder, Mickey & Michelle continued this journey with a five-month Northern Hemisphere tour through Canada, Spain, England, Scotland, Wales and Iceland. Along the way, they hiked the 800km High Route of the Pyrenees, formed lasting friendships with musicians and fellow adventurers around the world, and found inspiration in the North’s brutal and beautiful landscapes.
Now calling the Bellarine Peninsula home, Mickey & Michelle return to Geelong with new music shaped by these journeys. Expect an evening of soaring melodies, virtuosic instrumentals and heartfelt songs as they push the boundaries of what harp and fiddle can do.
TICKETS: trybooking.com/DORRG
evergreen ensemble
'HER MUSICK BOOK'
Sun 29 MARCH 2026
3:00pm, Geelong West town hall
Tickets coming soon...
