This photograph depicts female singers accompanied by members of the Beechworth Band at a 'Liedertafel' concert in the main hall at the Burke Museum in 1999. The concert related to an exhibition titled, 'From the Liedertafel to the Skating Rink: Entertainment in Beechworth 1852 - early 1900s', which celebrated the rich and diverse entertainments that were part of Beechworth life in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 'Liedertafel' is a German tradition that accompanied European settlers to Australia. It refers to a friendly society of men united by an enthusiasm for singing. The Beechworth Liedertafel was established 14 March 1894 at the London Tavern, Camp Street, Beechworth, by president, Mr. A.A. Billson, and a visiting conductor, Mr. H. Fielder. The Beechworth Brass Band was formed by Mr. H. Vandenberg in 1887. Marching bands, choirs, circus acts, theatrical performances, races, and seasonal activities, such as Mr. Spiller's roller skating rink, which was founded in the late 1860s, were among the entertainments on offer in Beechworth.This photograph of the Beechworth Band playing at the Burke Museum is historically significant for the information it conveys about an exhibition at the Burke Museum between September and November 1999. The use of the contemporary Beechworth Band in a 'Liedertafel' performance provides insight into curatorial approaches at the turn of the twenty-first century and improves our understanding of how exhibitions use objects in the Burke Museum's Collection to tell stories about the past in the present. The image is historically and socially significant for attesting to the enduring appeal of local musical associations, which were a popular means of entertainment that fostered social connections among settlers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Liedertafel choirs were originally male-only, therefore, the presence of female singers at the 1999 exhibition reflects progressive social and community values with regard to gender and inclusion.Rectangular colour photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 7030 / Label: Burke Museum / Liedertafel Exh / Emily Messen, Luetta / Schier, Hannah / Routledge, Sarah / McKinley 2000 (?) / 2000 (?) / liedertafel, beechworth band, burke museum, exhibition 1999, from the liedertafel to the skating rink, entertainment in beechworth 1852 - early 1900s, past exhibitions, performances at the burke museum, european settlers, german community, german choral societies, brass bands, male choir, colonial passtimes, colonial entertainments, cultural traditions, gold rush, immigration, beechworth's german heritage, london tavern beechworth, camp st beechworth, beechworth historic district, beechworth's first brick tavern, spiller's skating rink, vandenberg's beechworth brass band, benevolent societies, intellectual societies, protestantism, billson brewery beechworth, teetotallism, fancy dress carnivals, skating carnivals, fundraising societies, german musicians, crimean war, beechworth german association, freemasonry, yma's, beechworth athenaeum, beechworth skating rink

Presentation by the Golden Square Choral Society conducted by Cyril Warne, of Handel's Messiah, at City Hall Bendigo December 19 1959.entertainment, music, classical

sepia print on card of Golden Square Methodist Choral Society. 21 males, 32 females. Stage type backdrop at rear of group, carpet in front. Females dressed in long satin dresses: men in dinner suits. Written in blue ink on back: Golden Square Methodist Choral Society, State Champions, Bendigo Competitions.unknownorganization, club/society, golden square methodist choir

A cream programme with purple ink print with a purple border. Also on the front cover are the words, ' Castlemaine Choral Society. Season 1925. 13 th. Grand Concert. Town Hall, Castlemaine, Tuesday, 15th December, 1925. A list of artists follows. The Bendigo Choral Society will also assist. Programme, 3d. W.R.B. Nicholson, Hon. Sec. Inside is the programme. The music is titled, ' Haydn's Creation.'Leader Printprogram, music, castlemaine choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, music, choir, singing, 'haydn's creation, ' castlemaine town hall, buildings, concert, programme, amusements, entertainment, castlemaine choral society, bendigo choral society

Typed below photograph, "Ringwood Choral Society concert, 14th May 1919 in old Mechanics Institute".

Collection of approximately 11 receipts from various sources The Bendigo Choral Society, Lambeth Fuller Buckell & Jeffrey Stilwell's C. Button All issued to Miss (Merle) Bush.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Black and white photo of Bendigo Choral Society of 1912. Group of 18 men and 24 women. Timber embossed frame. Markings/Inscriptions: Richards & Co. 23 Sturt street. Ballarat.Richards & Cophotograph, portrait, group

A cream programme with blue print. 'Golden Square Choral Society conducted by Cyril Warne presents Handel's Messiah.' City Hall Bendigo. December 19, 1959. Programme: One Shilling.program, music, handel's messiah, lydia chancellor, collection, music, golden square choral society, handel's messiah, singing, event, programme, program, entertainment

PROGRAM - GOLDEN SQUARE Methodist Choral Society PRODUCTION - THE MESSIAH 21.12.1954 / stapled cream paper program -Bendigo Conducted by Cyril Warne, Soloists Jean Munro, Cecile Tindal, Eric Mitchelsen, Charles Phillipsevent, entertainment, golden square methodist choral society, eric mitchelsen, charles phillips, cyrill warne, jean munro cecile tindal.

Sepia Text & Photographs Bendigo Choral Society & Castlemaine Chorale Theatre Programme. Classical performance including Bach, Brahms, Schumann, Rheinberger, Granville-Bantock, Rimsky-Korsakow, Kreisler. Saturday, December 6, 1924. Cost 6d.bendigo, clubs, bendigo choral society

A collection of music used by the Diamond Valley Choral Society for performances.1 red folder containing 43 music scores of various sizes.diamond valley choral society, scores, scores(music)

Stawell Choral Society farewell to Mrs Gwen Reeve 1991stawell

A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society at Watsonia in 1975.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DVCS Concert. Watsonia 30-10-75."diamond valley choral society, concerts

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Most of the entertainments were locally arranged. Sports meetings, debating and choral societies, a 'Mountaineer Band', and a Carneigie library formed some of the means of relieving the monotony of this secluded township. Markings: 50 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

A recording of a backing tape for the Eltham Festival 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Tracks 1-4. DVCS backing tape".diamond valley choral society, eltham festival

Stawell Choral Society 1956 on Town Hall stage. Women dressed in evening gowns. Black and White Photograph of a Group of Male and Female Persons, Dressed in evening wear. Taken on a Stagestawell, choral

A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society at a Rotary event in 1978, no venue given.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DV. Rotary 1978."diamond valley choral society, concerts, rotary

A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society at Loyola (Watsonia) on 22/04/19791 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DVCS concert. 'Loyola' Sunday April 22 1979."diamond valley choral society, concerts, loyola

A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1995. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DV Carols Dec '95".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols

A recording of Family Carols, as broadcast on Plenty Valley FM. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Plenty Valley FM 88.6: Family Carols".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols, plenty valley fm

A master tape of songs performed at Bundoora in 1990 and 1992. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. 1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Tks 1, 2, 3, 4 B'dra. Aug 1992"; on case: "Bundoora 2, 5.6.90 mix".diamond valley choral society, bundoora

A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1989. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.3 audio cassettes in clear plastic cases, program and 2 draft programs.Handwritten on cassette: Tape 1: "DV Shire Carols 1989"; Tape 2: "Festival of carols"; Tape 3: "Dv Christmas carols 10.12.89, taped by Ray Briggs of Watsonia".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols

A souvenir programme titled, 'North Castlemaine School, N0., 2051. GRAND CONCERT, in the Castlemaine Town Hall on Tuesday, October 5, 1920, by the BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY OF 100 VOICES, assisted by leading Bendigo artists. Conductor W.C. Frazier, A.R.C.O. 1920. 4 pages.Leader Printing Works, Castlemaineprogram, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, music, singing, bendigo choral society, programme, entertainment, choir, amusements, castlemaine town hall, north castlemaine school, buildings, concert

stapled cream paper PROGRAM - Castlemaine Music & Arts Society Production - The Messiah 20.12.1955 - Castlemaine Town Hall , Final Subscription Concert , The Golden Square Choral Society Conducted by Cyril Warne , Soloists Elsa Haas , Dorothy Langford , Max Worthley , Morris Williams ,event, entertainment, music, - castlemaine music & arts society /the messiah /the golden square choral society

A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society. Performed at the Reservoir Baptist Church, there is no date given.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on insert: "Celebrity Concert"diamond valley choral society, concerts, reservoir baptist church

A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded in Greensborough in 1988.2 audio cassettes in clear plastic casesHandwritten on cassette: "DV Shire Carols '88".diamond valley choral society, carols by candlelight, christmas music, shire of diamond valley

A video recording of the ArtsFest event. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society was recorded on 24/09/1990.1 video cassette (VHS) in cardboard caseHandwritten on case: "DVCS ArtsFest 29.4.1990"; typed on label affixed to tape; "ARTSFEST at the BRDO 29/04/1990".diamond valley choral society, artsfest 1990