The Far Out Folk Club is back! After a break due to the closing of The Backroom in Thames, a new venue has been sourced for the monthly open mic – open stage event on the first Friday of each month. The new venue will be Te Kura o Te Kaueranga – Thames South School Hall. Dylan Lajunen, one of the founding members, says ‘it’s a really nice space with a small stage and a warm ambience’. ‘Our mission is to create a welcoming, supportive space for performing artists and audiences to come together. The stage is open to all kinds of performance artists – to the sharing of stories, songs, dances, poems, humour and more. Artists of all skill levels are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. We also encourage those who are not performers to come along to listen and connect with other like minds. A regular performance venue that is relaxed and low key but with a quality sound system and a receptive, appreciative audience is a really valuable platform for any performer. The several monthly sessions we have had so far have been rewarding for everyone who has been involved, and there are regular performers who will be really happy to return and practice the art of sharing their gifts with the world. The club also received some funding from the T.C.D.C. creative communities scheme and this has been really helpful so far. The Far Out Folk Club meets the first Friday of each month at 7pm at Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga – Thames South School Hall. Friday July 7th is the first session. Come along, join the fun and get involved. $5 entry. For more details contact faroutfolkclub@gmail.com
The Far Out Folk Club Returns!
