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Hobart Old Time String Band

The HOT String Band is a community band in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, whose members enjoy playing traditional music sourced from various genres. We aim to provide a place for players of stringed instruments (typically fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, ukulele and bass) to get together to participate, learn and perform.

The band performs at private functions, community events, dances, festivals and pop-up events. We have a reputation for our ‘wall-of-sound’ that gets faces smiling and toes tapping. Our normal dress code includes a variety of hats, and attire to suit the occasion.

We practice each Thursday afternoon (4 – 6pm) in the All Saints Church lower hall, Macquarie St, Hobart. Visitors and potential members are welcome to come along to see what we are about ($5 fee for casual attendees).

Some background – the band was formed in the early 2000’s by the efforts of Fred Pribac, as a follow-on from Adult Education classes that he had run since 1999. Initially we played American Old Time music along with some Cajun and Australian tunes; this has expanded into other related genres over the years.

There are no formal requirements to join, such as auditions, prior experience, proficiency etc. Members pay an annual fee to cover admin costs, hall hire etc. Please see our Membership page if you are interested in joining the band or click here to see our member application form.

We no longer have any mandatory Covid-19 requirements however we respect everyone’s personal situation so are supportive of social distancing and wearing of masks if players wish to do so. Also, we ask that you do not attend if you have any cold-like symptoms or had recent Covid contact.

If you have any queries about membership or possibly booking a gig, come along to our Thursday practice, or contact –
Music Coordinator: Phone/message 0418 138 939, email contact@hotstringband.org.au
President: Phone/message 0407 870 302, email president@hotstringband.org.au