Christchurch Folk Music Club
Irish Society Backdrop
Showing an artistic talent few expected, commercial painter Nicky McMullan created this widely admired painted scene on canvas in late 1961 from his imagination. The castle does not exist but the skilful composition evokes mystique. It consists of four canvas panels stitched together and measures 6.5 metres wide by 3.2 metres in height. Notes from the author’s interview with Nicky’s daughter Maureen Bonham, dated 31.12.2021, state that Nicky ‘developed artistic painting skills from his uncle, but was never formally trained.’ The notes further state that smaller, framed paintings were donated to Nazareth House. The backdrop was a feature at 363 St Asaph Street until the Hall’s sale in 1987, then hung at 29 Domain Terrace for the visit of the Irish President Mrs Robinson before being rolled up and stored in the upstairs committee room. From 2019 it has graced the hall again. It is beautifully illuminated now by four white flood lights and serves as a worthy backdrop for the stage.
Press Article – Canterbury Folk Festival: music for the people, 2024
Read the article on The Press.co.nz at the following link: https://www.thepress.co.nz/culture/350222466/canterbury-folk-festival-music-people
Christchurch Musicians Club Newsletter June 2024
Christchurch Musicians Club Newsletter June 2024.docx
Remembering Past President Ian Costello 9th June 2024
Close to our heart as regular performer and attendee at club concert's, his contribution on the committee of the folk Club, as well as time served as Club President. Ian was recognised as a hardworking and dedicated musician, that brought much happiness and toe...
Inside the Hair tribe, 1972 – Rosa Shiels
I was a teenager with my head in the clouds and Dylan songs on my brain and guitar when I first heard this chorus on the radio: “Gliddy glub gloopy nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo/ Sabba sibby sabba nooby aba naba le le lo lo/ Tooby ooby wala nooby aba naba/ Early...
In Search of Native Song, Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand
In Search of Native Song Traditional Folksong Collecting in New Zealand Article by Phil Garland. Click here to read.