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Tunes of Val McGuiness

Ian Hayden has led Irish Ceili bands and Australian Bush Dance bands for many years and plays accordion, guitar and banjo. As a former university librarian, he also has an extensive knowledge of accessing trove resources. His son Chris Hayden has studied Val's distinctive mandolin style and has also played in several Aussie Bush band and Irish Ceili band lineups. A teacher by trade, Chris is passionate about sharing knowledge of Australia's musical heritage.

CONTACT US

Address: Unit 11/160 Lysaght Street, Mitchell ACT

Email: info@folkfestival.org.au

Office hours: 10am-4pm Monday-Friday
Please call ahead to ensure we are available before visiting the office.


Phone: +61 2 6262 4792 

Post: PO BOX 179, Mitchell ACT, 2911 Australia

ABN: 96 058 761 274

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