Songs and instrumental melodies with associated dances can be experienced in musical homes, clubs and public houses, and occasionally at local concerts, competitions and festivals. If you are interested, the ordinary round of living will bring you into contact with the singers, musicians and dancers of the locality. Or if you live in one of the areas in the country in which traditional music is rare, you will probably have to seek it out elsewhere. Fortunately, there are nowadays many ways of hearing traditional music, both live and recorded. In many parts of the country informal 'sessions', or mixed gatherings of musicians performing for their own enjoyment, take place on a weekly or more frequent basis in particular venues open to the public, such as public houses, hotels, or clubs.
Admission is usually free but sometimes there is a nominal charge.
The performances may be by one or two musicians, or in hotels especially by cabaret groups. The more elaborate presentations will have an admission charge. Concerts of traditional music, or including traditional music, are commonly held throughout the country. These are advertised widely and will have an admission charge. Live music can also be heard at annual festivals held at various locations throughout the country.