Sudbury Irish Arts AGM & Workshops Day 2025
We are seeking new board members & volunteers for this fun and friendly organisation!
We are a registered Not-for-profit Charity.
Join us for an afternoon of music, learning and community at Sudbury Irish Arts Annual General Meeting!
DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025
LOCATION: Moose Lodge, 230 Frood Rd, Sudbury, ON
TIME: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PARKING/ACCESSIBILITY: Street parking. Stairs at entrance and to washrooms
RSVP by Fri Oct 17th at;
https://forms.gle/9SLvqVszYiH76tXbA
Schedule:
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Annual General Meeting (AGM)
All members and those interested in getting involved are welcome.
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Music Workshops with Mel Makela and PJ Lemelin
All Instruments Tune Learning (Intermediate) - All instruments welcome in this workshop. Learn a new tune from start to finish. Free with membership or $25 Adults/$10 Youth/Child
Fiddle Tune Learning (Beginners) - Bring your fiddle and learn a new tune! Geared for beginners of all ages. Free with membership or $25 Adults/$10 Youth/Child
TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE & AT DOOR;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/agm-2025-workshops
3:30 - 6:30 PM: Irish Tunes & Songs Session
Open session for all to share tunes, songs, and good company! Free to attend.
As the AGM falls on World Singing Day we are encouraging people to bring songs to share. For those who don’t know any (but would like to join in) we have a list of songs that will make an appearance at the session. We encourage everyone to learn and join in!
Roseville Fair (G)
Hard times (G)
Galway Girl (A)
Sally Gardens (D or G)
Star of the County Down (A)
Click here to access lyrics and chords for these songs;
Here is a list of tunes for those interested in joining on the instrumental side throughout the session:
Chase Me Charlie https://thesession.org/tunes/1218
Swallowtail Jig https://thesession.org/tunes/106
Kesh Jig https://thesession.org/tunes/55
John's Ryan's Polka https://thesession.org/tunes/441
Fanny Power Waltz https://thesession.org/tunes/957
Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Contact details:
Check our website for updated details before you come! More to be announced!
https://www.sudburyirisharts.com/events
RSVP to;
https://forms.gle/9SLvqVszYiH76tXbA
Check out our teachers;
Mel Makela; https://www.melfiddleandstep.ca
PJ Lemelin; https://www.sudburyirisharts.com/teachers-performers
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! 2025 MEMBERSHIP OPEN NOW!
Membership not only supports cultural activities throughout the year but will also get you into events at a discounted rate.
Find out more at https://www.sudburyirisharts.com/membership