Beat Around The Bush Band

Caller and fiddle player Maggie guides the dances in Beat Around The Bush, helping guests join in as the Melbourne band plays. Bruce Stephens supplies guitar, mandolin and vocals, while Phil Carroll adds accordion, flute and whistles. Australian folk songs sit alongside Celtic tunes and Irish or Scottish ballads. The group performs at weddings, community celebrations and corporate events, with drums and bass available for a larger sound. Bush dancing is central to the show, including familiar group dances and opportunities for newcomers to take part.