Performances

Dennis O'Keeffe

In addtion to the historical research undertaken, Dennis O'Keeffee is also a passionate performer, and is available for nique peformances and workshops

Song-writing and Tutoring.

Dennis O'Keeffe is one of Australia's most original and authentic song-writers, having written numerous songs about Australia and Australians, winning national awards along the way. The success of his song-writing classes and his student concerts have become one of the yearly highlights of the Lake School of Celtic Music. Over 200 songs have been written, with some students winning songwriting awards. He is ofen referred to as the 'song-writing mid-wife', having had a hand in the birth of hundreds of original songs and otherwise untold stories.

Musical Peformaces - Continuing the Australian Tradition

Dennis is now a permanent fixture leading Australian Traditional Song Sessions at the Australian National Folk Music Festival in the nation's capital of Canberra every year. With a unique blend of our rich Australian Traditional songs, mixed with poignant original compositions, he is now in demand at many festivals throughout Australia.

Concerts

Dennis performs many concerts with an uncanny blend of original compositions and traditional songs. He sings songs written in Australia or songs which have a strong connection with his native land. Some say the stories he relates about his songs are as interesting and enjoyable as the songs themselves. You be the judge!

Waltzing Matilda Show

This dynamic multi-media presentation about the creation of Waltzing Matilda leaves the audience not only informed but with a new and deserved ownership of their national folk song. So many people come to the show wondering what Waltzing Matilda actually means - but go home with a sence of justification knowing why they have been singing the song since they were little children.

Enquiries

To enquire about a performance by Dennis O'Keeffe at your next event, or to find out where Dennis is performing next, please send us your details.  We will respond as soon as we are able