Our special guests this month are Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard. For more than four decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, part of that secret army of ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK, with delightful ... Read more
From Taranaki via West Auckland, full-blooded singer-songwriter with a great groove. Originals and contemporary covers. Floor singers first half.
Masters in the art of connection, Victoria Vigenser (NZ) and Lindsay Martin (AU) interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms into dynamic originals with roots deep in folk and alt-country. Vigenser’s penchant for turning cliches into meaningful metaphors combines beautifully with Martin’s otherworldly ability to pull a swathe of emotions out of one set ... Read more
Tickets & more info coming soon! Masters in the art of connection, Victoria Vigenser (NZ) and Lindsay Martin (AU) interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms into dynamic originals with roots deep in folk and alt-country. Vigenser’s penchant for turning cliches into meaningful metaphors combines beautifully with Martin’s otherworldly ability to pull a swathe ... Read more
Experience the magic of Jan Elliott in a captivating performance with her talented and experienced musicians Cadzow Cossar and Stephen Moody. They all sing! And you will too! Renowned for her ability to evoke vivid images of time and place, Jan weaves a rich tapestry of sound influenced early on by Joni Mitchell, G Nash, ... Read more
The Mollymawks are an acoustic guitar/vocals/violin duo from Aotearoa playing original songs and tunes with a Celtic flavour. The duo comprises of Al Baxter on vocals and guitar, and Emily Allen on fiddle. Al writes and performs in both the Mollymawks and the band Hoop who host the Ministry of Folk in Mount Eden. Emily ... Read more
New Zealand's premier folk duo combine with one of NZ's finest singer/songwriters to bring you a concert featuring favourite folk melodies, gypsy jazz, and a series of original compositions. After performing with Ms Lauryn Hill, Jordan Luck, and many other NZ artists, this is a rare chance to see Marika in an intimate duo show, ... Read more
The Ministry of Folk will be returning to Grey Lynn Park festival this year with a lineup packed with local talent you won't want to miss!
Folk music legend Chris Priestley is bringing his Unsung Heroes show to Whangateau! The show, supported by full band consisting of the equally legendary Nigel Gavin, Cameron Bennett and Sonia Wilson, is also including a video component that illustrates this story-based show all about characters from New Zealand History. This show is going to be ... Read more
Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky observations. His music covers a range of genres from folksy blues to jazzy ballads.
Music, song and dance for the whole family! One of the oldest folk festivals in the Southern Hemisphere brings exceptional artists from around Aotearoa and from around the world. You’ll be spoiled for choice as some of the best traditional and contemporary folk musicians and folk dancers come together to showcase our amazing genre. Whatever ... Read more