AirVenture – Oshkosh 2025 – Flying Musicians Association, Inc.

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Join fellow aviator-musicians at the largest aviation event in the world. Are you interested in performing? Do you want to share your music. Do you enjoy meeting fellow Flying Musicians?

We have two unique opportunities this year. We also want to hear from you about campsite jams you know about or are hosting. Let us know date, time, location, and contact information so we can spread the word.

Flying Musicians Association’s Irish Traditional Session/Jam – Musicians interested in listening and playing traditional Irish music in a session. Bring yourself or instruments and join us. Also welcome are those who know Irish traditional dance/Ceili. Read more from Mike Dewey

Thursday, July 24th 7 / ~9pm
Venue: Ultralight forum tent
Contact: Mike Dewey 443.995.3343

Flying Musicians Association’s Annual Open Mic/Music Jam – Calling all musical aviators! Enjoy an evening Open Mic and Jam. Come to share your music or simply to enjoy live music from many different genres.

This event will once again will be led by John Vining who is now healthy and raring to go. We will have a PA system run by Josh Homet. John Vining generously will have his keyboard available for those who play. In addition, guitars, a cajon with various percussion pieces, and a bass guitar will be available for those who do not have theirs with them.

Friday, July 25th 8-10PM
Venue: Ultralight forum tent
Contact: John Vining – 570.637.1387

Campsite Jams – Be on the lookout for campsite jams! When you hear of a pop-up jam, let us know so we can help others find you. Give us a location, date/time, genre if specified, and what to bring, i.e. food, drinks, instruments, etc. Notify John ASAP with details. He will push out on social media and include here.

AirVenture Schedule: (see maps below)

Sunday through Sunday (7/20-27)
- Campsite Jams
  - Time: TBA
  - Venue: TBD – Camp Scholler and Other Sites
  - Contact: Josh
Thursday Evening (7/24)
- Annual Gathering of Jabiru Owners
  - Time: 3-5pm ish
  - Venue: US Sport Planes Booth – Spaces 98 & 99, up by the main gate – across – south of Cessna/Textron and west of Pilatus.
  - Contact: John
- Irish Trad
  - Time: 7pm – ~9pm
  - Venue: Ultralight forum tent (next to the red barn in the ultralight area)
  - Contact: Mike Dewey 443.995.3343
- Seaplane Pilots Association Corn Roast
  - Time: 5pm – 10pm
  - Venue: Private Event
  - For Performance Opportunity Contact John
Friday Evening (7/25)
- Flying Musicians Association’s Open Mic/Jam
  - Time: 8-10pm
  - Venue: Ultralight forum tent (next to the red barn in the ultralight area)
  - Contact: Josh

All EAA maps – https://www.eaa.org/airventure/plan-your-eaa-airventure-trip/maps

AirVenture Photos

Pictures by official FMA photographer, Becky Homet, unless otherwise noted.

FMA Irish Trad Session
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“The Flying Musician Association Irish Trad Session on Thursday night at AirVenture was a spirited mix of jigs, reels, and songs led by tin whistler Mike Dewey, fellow musicians, and a lively audience. A heavy downpour just before we began only seemed to draw us closer, filling the tent with tapping feet, laughter, and voices raised in song. While we’d always love to have more musicians join us, the craic was in full swing, and we’re already looking forward to next year.” – Mike Dewey