Christchurch Folk Music Club
Anna van Riel: Vocal Mechanics Workshop
2 – 4 pm | 3 August 2025
- Members $20
- Non Members $25
This 2hr wānanga supports participants to build a personalised vocal toolbox to support self-management, health and connected phonation as both singers and speakers.
Gain effective vocal postures and awareness around breathwork, anatomy and releasing mental blocks in this fun and empowering session, that will help you to discover the intelligent vocalist within.
Learn to set your whole body up as an instrument and adjust your vocal positions to release physical tension. Designed for visual learners, Anna’s pedagogy helps to break down dated paradigms around “good” and “bad” singing, and helps you to find the intelligent vocalist within, by understanding how to adjust vocal positions and self monitor, as you become your own best vocal coach.
If you’ve ever been told you can’t sing, believed you can’t or have been too afraid to try, throw it all away. This is your time! This workshop is for you.
The session will round off with a ‘big sing’ where we’ll put our new toolbox into practice.
Ideal for ages 16+
Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm,
VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking..
How do I get tickets to concerts?
In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.
On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.
PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle. Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.
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Celebrate the pre-launch of her 7th studio album as NZ singer-songwriter Anna van Riel joins the Christchurch Folk Club for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and audience participation.
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