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    Apple Shed Shindig

    Cider Choir: a fun singalong with Rose Wilson & WolfeFolk

    After last year’s sold‑out success, Festival of Voices is thrilled to bring back the Apple Shed Shindig in 2026. Join us for a warm‑hearted, joy‑filled night of singing, dancing and community at Willie Smith’s Apple Shed in Grove.

    Local choir legend Rose Wilson will lead the evening for Cider Choir with the brilliant folk band WolfeFolk. Whether you’re a regular singer, someone who belts it out in the car, or simply keen for a lively night out, this event is welcoming, relaxed and totally unscary.

    What to expect

    In the first half of the evening, Rose will guide you through fun vocal warm‑ups before teaching you a three‑part harmony arrangement of the impossibly uplifting I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons. You’ll learn the whole song in under an hour with a cider (or your drink of choice) in hand, before singing it all the way through with a six‑piece band! It’s the perfect mix of a song and a dance.

    After a short break, the second half of the night shifts into full‑tilt celebration. WolfeFolk take the stage with a set designed to get feet moving, blending traditional Tasmanian tunes, bluegrass and original songs. You can keep dancing, take in the music, or jump into one of the three sprinkled‑throughout singalong moments featuring well‑known hits, think I Will Survive or Mamma Mia! Rose will lead these rousing crowd moments, keeping the energy high and the room buzzing.

    Expect joyful group karaoke moments, spontaneous dance breaks and plenty of laughter throughout the night.

    Come to sing it out, stay for a drink, join the dancing or simply soak up the atmosphere. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a good time!

    Image credit: Josh Quigley

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Parking and bus transfers

    All attendees must pre-purchase either on-site parking or bus tickets when booking event tickets, unless they are getting dropped off and picked up at the door. These transportation options are available on the same booking page. Parking on the Huon Highway is prohibited, so please plan your travel accordingly when purchasing tickets.

    There are 2 options available:

    On-site parking

    • On-site parking is available for $20 per vehicle, with a limited number of 100 spaces.

    • Accessible parking is available. If you need an accessible space, please contact us at [email protected] to reserve one.

    • On-site parking opens at 5.00pm on Sat 11 July 2026; please do not arrive before this time.

    Bus from Hobart to Willie Smith’s Apple Shed (return)

    • Cost: $20 per person for a return ticket.

    • Pick-up location: Bus bay in front of Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart.

    • Departure time: The bus will leave promptly at 4.30pm. Latecomers cannot be accommodated.

    • Return departure: The bus will leave Willie Smith’s Apple Shed at 9.00pm (boarding at 8.45pm), arriving back at Brooke Street Pier.

     

    Duration

    2hrs 30mins
    Doors open at 5.00pm

    Our pricing model

    As a non-profit, we prioritise bringing singing and music to our communities, not maximising income. We work to make our ticket prices as affordable as possible, and we’ve shifted to an early bird pricing model instead of concession pricing. This change focuses on equity, allowing everyone to secure tickets at a reduced price and helping us keep the festival accessible to as many people as possible.

    Each event will have a set number of tickets available at the early bird price. Once these are sold, standard prices will apply. This ensures we can cover event costs while keeping the festival sustainable and maintaining affordable options for our audiences.

    Event Details

    Apple Shed Shindig
    Sat 11 July, 6.00 pm
    Willie Smith's Apple Shed
    From $33 + booking fee
    Tickets

    Early bird $33

    • Early bird-priced tickets are available until the allocation sells out

    Full price $39

     

    Booking fee

    • For bookings with a total value of $30 or less, a booking fee of $4 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value between $30.01 and $199.99, a booking fee of $6 will be added upon checkout.
    • For bookings with a total value of $200 or more, a booking fee of $11 will be added upon checkout.

    FEAT. Live Solar Slice $1 per transaction

    Festival of Voices is proudly partnering with climate impact organisation FEAT. Live! $1 will be donated from every booking fee to the ‘Solar Slice’ initiative.

    This contribution will support an indigenous-led biodiversity restoration program on Lungtalanana Island, Tasmania, aiming to restore habitat for the Bass Strait Wombat and the Long-Nosed Potoroo and reintroduce these species to the island.

    The project is led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and supported by GreenCollar, WWF, and FEAT. Live. You can read more info on this project here.

     

    Willie Smith's Apple Shed

    Getting to the Venue

    See this venue’s accessibility options.

    Conditions of Sale
    • Read the full conditions of sale.
    • Festival of Voices adheres to the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice.
    • All tickets and registrations are non-refundable unless otherwise specified on the specific event page.
    Festival FAQs

    Read Festival of Voices’ frequently asked questions.

    Contact Us

    For assistance please contact us on 03 6224 5975 or at [email protected].

    Featuring:

    Rose WilsonChoir director & MC (TAS)
    WolfeFolkFolk band (TAS)