It seems that most of us afficionados live in tiny little spaces, but if you have a home slightly larger than that, we would like you to consider hosting a VBA workshop or house concert. It doesn't need to be huge, just big enough to hold 15-20 people (plus instruments) for a workshop, or 35-40 squeezed in for a house concert.

We will provide all the logistics (chairs, reservations, refreshments, tickets, etc.), and best of all you, as host, get to attend free of charge. Your address will not appear on any publicity, and will be revealed only to registrants / ticket holders.

If you possibly have a suitable space, and want to support local music, please call Alan Law 250.388.4520 or email: bookings@victoriabluegrass.ca.

The applications have been assessed, and the board is pleased to announce that Rachel Bergen, Lisa Feeney, and Ali Romanow have been awarded bursaries to attend BC Bluegrass Workshop at Sorrento Centre in late August. Winners have their tuition paid by the VBA. Congratulations all !

On Monday nights in February and March, Banjo-gal and VBA member Shanti Bremer is leading Bluegrass Jamming workshops at Larson Music School. If you want to improve your jamming skills, check it out.

Festival coordinator Bob Johns sent us the following:

"We welcome anyone from the VBA who would like to spend a nice day at our festival doing some volunteer work. Our volunteer workload is quite light, mainly collecting money and selling programs, or manning the CD / T-shirt booth. All volunteers will be in the main area, able to enjoy the festival as it progresses, and able to join in the workshops, etc. There's a contact form on our website."