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SUMMARY:Fables @ Artworks Community Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Tāmaki Makaurau songwriter Fables aka Jess Bailey steps into a new era with the release of her debut album Change is a Slow-Moving Beast — out April 17 via Home Alone Music. Marking a fully realised body of work\, the record deepens Fables’ signature blend of melancholic dream-folk\, rich storytelling\, and immersive sonic textures. \nCreated alongside a cast of trusted collaborators\, the album expands the emotional and sonic world introduced in earlier singles\, weaving together themes of transformation\, longing\, and quiet resilience. \nFollowing the release\, Fables brings Change is a Slow-Moving Beast to the stage with a run of full-band shows across Aotearoa. Known for her evocative live performances\, Bailey invites audiences into an intimate yet expansive world—where hushed moments give way to swelling\, full-bodied arrangements. \nStep inside the shifting\, luminous landscape of Fables and join her in celebrating the arrival of Change is a Slow-Moving Beast live this season.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-artworks-community-theatre/
LOCATION:Artworks Theatre\, 2 Korora Road\, Oneroa\, Waiheke Island\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260413T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260413T230000
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SUMMARY:Chris Dent @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:CHRIS DENT Lead singer of Albi and the Wolves sharing his songs in an intimate setting. Floor singers first half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/chris-dent-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Club Night,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T220000
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SUMMARY:Musical Sound Journey - Autumn Vibes @ Rimu Glade Studio
DESCRIPTION:Musical Sound Journey presents – Autumn Vibes \nA special musical event with world-fusion music duo Matt Reece and John Goudge  \nWelcome to Rimu Glade Studio – a tranquil music and drama studio set in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. For 25 years Rimu Glade has been an intimate creative haven for audiences and performers alike. \nWhat to expect: \n1.  RELAX:  Get comfortable\, stretch out with your ears. Musical Sound Journey has crafted a chillout set\, with new music featuring Turkish oud\, ambient dreamscapes\, and indigenous instruments from around the world. \n2.  DANCE:  Matt and John like nothing better than to join you on the dance floor with luscious original dance tunes\, merging beats with world flavours. Feel free to dance or relax\, your choice. \nBring whatever refreshments you require. \nDoors open 6.30pm. Try to arrive early to get parked and claim your seat. \nSome parking on the driveway\, otherwise on the street. \nWho is Musical Sound Journey? \nMatt Reece is a long-time student of instruments from around the world\, including overtone flutes\, kalimba\, ngoni (African harp)\, taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments)\, didgeridoo\, and percussion. \nJohn Goudge has been a singer/songwriter\, composer\, and musical director for four decades. As part of Musical Sound Journey\, he fuses sound effects\, synthesizers\, guitars\, and voice with world music. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/musical-sound-journey-autumn-vibes-rimu-glade-studio/
LOCATION:Rimu Glade Studio\, 4 Rimu Rd\, Oratia\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T210000
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SUMMARY:David & Shimna @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Ōmiha Folk Club presents – David & Shimna! \nThis dynamic guitar & violin duo are re-united for a series of sizzling shows across New Zealand in 2026. Shimna will be back from Belfast\, Northern Ireland & this tour marks a special reunion\, a chance to bring their close harmonies\, infectious fun vibes\, and exquisite guitar and fiddle playing back home to New Zealand where it all began! \n  \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/david-shimna-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Morra Hall\, 115 Ocean View Road\, Oneroa\, Waiheke Island\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Celtic Folk,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T011110Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Midday: Shootin’ in the Dark @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION:American Frank Diaz and Kiwi Deb Young joined their musical passion as Shootin’ in the Dark in 2022. Diaz\, a vocalist and guitarist\, works on the song arrangements and Young\, a vocalist\, works on the vocal/harmony arrangements and light percussion. \nTogether they began to curate and perform a unique list of songs that fell into the genre of alternative country (a blend of country\, folk\, rock and blues music).
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/music-at-midday-shootin-in-the-dark-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Country
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T072403Z
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SUMMARY:The Mountain Goats @ Powerstation
DESCRIPTION:Live\, The Mountain Goats are John Darnielle\, Peter Hughes\, and Jon Wurster. \nJohn Darnielle is one of the most imaginative lyricists of his generation. Since he sat down cross-legged with an acoustic guitar in front of a boom box and pressed record for the first time – more than a decade ago – skewed characters\, vibrant images and perfectly-framed narratives have flowed in the hundreds. \nThe Mountain Goats released their latest album ‘The Life of the World to Come’ in 2009\, recorded in three studios across three states it features string arrangements by Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy)\, who has also worked in a similar capacity with the varied likes of Arcade Fire\, Fucked Up and the Pet Shop Boys. The Life of the World to Come is their sixth album for 4AD\, and is less a profession of religious faith than an immersion in Biblical poetry and imagery. The songs take their cue from verses that have either informed or inspired them.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-mountain-goats-powerstation/
LOCATION:Powerstation\, 33 Mount Eden Rd\, Grafton\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1023\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260410T223000
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SUMMARY:You\, Me\, Everybody @ Mt Eden Village Centre
DESCRIPTION:If VillageMusic is known for one thing\, it’s a great opportunity to hear brilliant musicians playing in a fantastic old hall setting. And the You Me Everybody band are definitely ‘brilliant’.\nYou\, Me\, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight\, their new album exploring the moment where one day ends and the next begins. Recognised as finalists for Best NZ Folk Artist at the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards\, the group has earned widespread acclaim\, including a global audience after their song “Stranger” featured in Netflix’s Sweet Tooth. \nFounded by brothers Laurence (vocals and guitar) and Sam Frangos-Rhodes (mandolin\, fiddle and vocals) and featuring Nat Torkington on Banjo\, Rob Henderson on double bass and Kim Bonnington on vocals and guitar\, You\, Me\, Everybody has built a reputation for pushing bluegrass beyond its borders\, blending virtuosic musicianship with contemporary folk and modern string-band innovation. Midnight captures the tension and possibility of life’s turning points\, brought to life onstage through rich harmonies\, bold instrumental interplay\, and great storytelling.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/you-me-everybody-mt-eden-village-centre/
LOCATION:Mt Eden Village Centre\, 449 Mount Eden Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T230000
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Unplugged @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:A showcase of live original music from around New Zealand\, performed in an amazing\, intimate acoustic venue \n\nFULL LINEUP – these artists\, who will do a thirty-minute set each:\n\n\nDexter Lee Moore\nhttps://www.facebook.com/dexterleemoorepage/\n\n\nKeith Pereira\nhttps://keithpereiramusic.com\n\n\nSonia and Nigel\nwww.sonianigelmusic.com\n\n\nStu J\nhttps://www.stularsenmusic.com/\n\n\nSpecial note regarding parking: There is a gate controlling vehicular access to Mt Victoria. If you are attending an event at The Bunker you may let yourself in by entering this code on the keypad at the gate: *1109# This code is valid from 6PM-10:30PM.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/bunker-hill-unplugged-the-bunker-5/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T005245Z
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SUMMARY:Biryani & Beats @ Sandringham Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE night of music in Sandringham Reserve!6.00pm Milly Tabak7.00pm The Mollymawks8.00pm Chowringhee\n\nBring a bean bag\, pillow or your blankie\, great some delicious takeaways from a nearby store\, and settle in (or get up and dance!) to a night of great music in Sandringham!\nProudly brought to you by the Sandringham Business Association\, SPiCE and the Albert Eden Local Board.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/biryani-beats-sandringham-reserve/
LOCATION:Sandringham Reserve\, 598 Sandringham road\, Sandringham\, Auckland\, 1025
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:NIU KIDZ ON THE BLOCK Block Party @ The Rova Sound Stage\, Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of the wider celebrations of the Auckland Arts Festival\, “NIU KIDZ ON THE BLOCK!” brings together a powerful lineup of emerging and established Pasifika and Māori artists for an afternoon of music\, culture and community. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/niu-kidz-on-the-block-block-party-the-rova-sound-stage-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Square
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Global Music,Maori,Pasifika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260320T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260301T215118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T211354Z
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SUMMARY:Caitlin Smith @ Rafters Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Welcome all to Rafters third club night of the year. This month we have Caitlin Smith as our guest. \n\nCaitlin is one of New Zealand’s most talented female vocalists . As well as being a singer\, she is also a great songwriter\, poet\, and vocal coach and has spent almost two decades invested in helping others to find their voices. She has performed widely throughout New Zealand\, and overseas. NZ Musician declared in an article\, that ‘Caitlin Smith is the most humble\, passionate\, spiritual\, courageous\, honest\, articulate\, funny\, independent\, dedicated\, hard-working and selfless artist I’ve yet had the pleasure of interviewing.’\n\n\nSo\, come along to Rafters and enjoy the music of this talented artist.\n\nThe first half of the evening brings musicians old and new to warm us up before supper and our main guest/s. We welcome new performers. See Graham at the door if you want to perform\, but you will need to be there before the 8pm start.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/sammy-leary-rafters-music-club/
LOCATION:Rafters Music Club\, 1a Ponsonby Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Club Night,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rafters Music Club":MAILTO:raftersmusicclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260216T071409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T071717Z
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SUMMARY:Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek & WAIWHAI @ Double Whammy
DESCRIPTION:Alchemically blending traditional Anatolian folk with funk-infused grooves and 70s-inspired psychedelia and soul\, the multinational quartet Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek summon a hypnotic sound quite unlike anything else on the current music landscape. \nLed by the astonishing German-born Turkish singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım\, the four piece – which includes French musicians Graham Mushnik (keys) and Antonin Voyant (guitar/bass)\, along with Berlin-based South African drummer Helen Wells – formed in 2014\, earning a reputation for their genre-defying mix of folk\, psychedelia\, pop\, soul and jazz. Drawing on the spirit of their Turkish predecessors\, the band’s dreamy saz-funk and psych rock is both powerful and bewitching.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/derya-yildirim-grup-simsek-waiwhai-double-whammy/
LOCATION:Double Whammy\, St Kevin's Arcade\, 183 Karangahape Road\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260304T015431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184928Z
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SUMMARY:You\, Me\, Everybody @ Whangateau Hall
DESCRIPTION:Aotearoa’s bluegrass explorers\, You\, Me\, Everybody\, bring their new album\, Midnight to The Whangateau Hall.\nRooted in tradition but unafraid to innovate\, the band blends virtuosic musicianship with gracious arrangements to create a progressive acoustic sound that reaches well beyond classic Americana. Their live shows offer plenty of toe-tapping energy\, yet it’s their creative fearlessness\, soaring dynamics and heartfelt storytelling that truly set them apart.\n\nThe band’s new album\, Midnight—recorded in Wellington with Nashville-based producer Rachel Baiman and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Sean Sullivan—marks a bold evolution in their sound. Exploring the space between endings and beginnings\, the record pairs emotional depth with dynamic\, contemporary acoustic textures. With singles arriving throughout 2025\, You\, Me\, Everybody now support the release of the album with a national tour of Aotearoa.\n\nEmail whangateaufolk@gmail.com to book your seat.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/you-me-everybody-whangateau-hall/
LOCATION:Whangateau Hall\, 533 Leigh Road\, Leigh\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260206T020433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T040910Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Cunliffe @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Tom Cunliffe brings Spit Out Your Gum to life in an intimate live performance at Pah Homestead. \nHis fourth and most personal album to date\, the record will unfold as a vivid\, offbeat collection of songs rich with imagery\, warmth\, and humanity. \nDrawing on Cunliffe’s years of storytelling and finely honed craft\, the evening will trace moments from London streets to Karangahape Road and beyond\, offering a quietly powerful listening experience that celebrates character\, presence\, and connection. \nArrive from 6PM to grab a drink from the bar and settle in. Concert begins at 6:30PM.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/tom-cunliffe-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260308T212623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Iron & Wine @ The Powerstation
DESCRIPTION:Known for his deeply burnished vocals\, keen melodic sensibility\, and introspective\, free-flowing lyrical point of view\, Iron & Wine is one of the preeminent artists and collaborators of the first wave of indie folk. Following his most recent EP release of covers\, Making Good Time – a collaboration with Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)\, and his 2024 full length album Light Verse\, Iron & Wine come to Australia & NZ off the back of a huge US tour with award-winning trio I’m With Her and Seattle favourites Band of Horses. \nFor more than a decade\, Iron & Wine has crafted a body of work spanning seven studio albums\, numerous EPs and singles\, each marked by atmospheric arrangements\, poetic storytelling\, and Sam Beam’s singular voice. From modest beginnings with The Creek Drank the Cradle\, through the rustic beauty of The Shepherd’s Dog\, the bold explorations of Kiss Each Other Clean and Ghost on Ghost\, to the reflective resonance of Beast Epic and the orchestral sweep of Light Verse\, Iron & Wine has earned acclaim for its capacity to move between the hushed and the grand with elegance and emotional clarity. \nIron & Wine will perform solo\, playing stripped back music from his expansive catalogue including songs from latest album Light Verse\, fan favourites from his collaborations with Calexico and I’m With Her\, and the cinematic gems such as the slow dance soundtrack from Twilight.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/iron-wine-the-powerstation/
LOCATION:Powerstation\, 33 Mount Eden Rd\, Grafton\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1023\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260216T072928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T072928Z
UID:10001862-1773430200-1773439200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Jolie Holland w/ Steve Abel @ Pitt St. Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:American folk hero Jolie Holland\, back at last to perform at Pitt Street Methodist Church as a very special intimate duo. Jolie’s connection with Aotearoa runs deep\, recording a recent collaboration with Theia\, and a long-standing friendship and collaboration with Steve Abel. \nOver the span of her career\, Jolie Holland has knotted together a century of American song—jazz\, blues\, soul\, rock and roll—into some stew that is impossible to categorise with any conventional critical terminology.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jolie-holland-w-steve-abel-pitt-st-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Pitt St. Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260301T222338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T222338Z
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SUMMARY:Annahstasia @ Pitt St Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:The soulfully sublime Los Angeles folk artist Annahstasia\, known for her soulful\, poetic\, and deeply intimate songcraft\, is making her Aotearoa debut at last. March 11th\, witness something special at the Pitt St Methodist Church\, with very special guest Na’amah.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/annahstasia-pitt-st-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Pitt St. Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260301T213021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T213021Z
UID:10002250-1773086400-1773093600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Charlotte Yates & Show Pony @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony in concert at The Bunker. \nHailing from Wellington\, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet\, violin\, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time! \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/charlotte-yates-show-pony-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20251102T225334Z
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SUMMARY:ONO with Moana & The Tribe @ Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, Moana & the Tribe present ONO\, their latest album that begins in Aotearoa and travels the world. Six Indigenous women are featured in a hybrid of live performance and video showcase infused with sublime vocals\, kapa haka and dance prowess\, and funky electronic-dub beats.\nLyrics in te reo Māori pay homage to the power of people\, relationships and language. With visiting musicians Shellie Morris from Australia and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole from Hawai’i\, alongside breathtaking visuals from the highlands of Scotland\, Arctic Circle and beyond\, this is a music experience that reinforces the values of hope and unity.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ono-with-moana-the-tribe-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260223T035741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035741Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry Of Folk Presents Donnybrook Fair\, Greta O'Leary and Hoop.
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own drinks and snacks\, grab a table\, and settle in for an evening of unforgettable live music. \nDonnybrook Fair deliver a rousing blend of English and Irish folk-punk\, reminiscent of The Pogues. For MOF\, they’ll perform a vibrant mix of original material alongside beloved folk classics — a high-energy fusion of traditional Irish melodies and driving rhythms. Expect songs brimming with tales of love\, rebellion\, and celebration. \nSpook-folk sweetheart Greta O’Leary crafts songs that are both intimate and expansive. Poignant\, haunting\, and occasionally disarmingly absurd\, she bends the folk genre into something uniquely her own. Prepare to be completely enthralled. Be sure to check out her latest album River Dark\, available on streaming platforms. \nMOF hosts hoop. will open the evening with their signature acoustic folk-pop sound\, woven with rich harmonies and touches of fiddle\, banjo\, and flute. Their new album Wrap Me Up in Winter — released in December to excellent reviews — is available now on Spotify.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ministry-of-folk-presents-donnybrook-fair-greta-oleary-and-hoop/
LOCATION:Auckland Guide Centre\, 132 Grange Road\, Balmoral\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Celtic Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260206T015057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T222442Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Yates + Show Pony @ Kumeu Arts Live
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony look forward to performing a two-set\nshow featuring all songs from critically acclaimed release Winter’s Eye and more for Kumeu Arts Live. \nHailing from Wellington\, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet\, violin\, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/charlotte-yates-show-pony/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260208T205305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T205305Z
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SUMMARY:Zonnis @ East Coast Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Canada’s rugged west coast\, Zonnis (Andrea & Adam Zonnis) fits into any setting where music lovers are set to listen. Drawing upon their years of traveling and touring\, their music takes you on a journey through upbeat and inspirational to somber and introspective\, all with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure. \nWhile never hesitating to poke fun at the world around us\, Zonnis rides the line to stay within enough boundaries that it can be enjoyed by folks of all walks of life. Styles range from traditional folk to bluesy rock\, with a bit of funk and soul tossed in as well. \nAndrea and Adam love to visit exotic and foreign lands\, and will go anywhere the music takes them. They especially love outdoor music festivals\, and participate in every way possible\, by dressing up for the party and bringing their uplifting good natures with them wherever the winds of fate deliver them. \nCasual performers 1st half with featured guest in the 2nd half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/zonnis-east-coast-folk-club/
LOCATION:East Coast Folk Club\, Torbay Senior Citizens Social Centre\, Torbay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Club Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260217T190556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190556Z
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SUMMARY:Albi & The Wolves @ Auckland Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Albi & The Wolves ignite every stage they touch\, filling hearts with hope through their uplifting\, heartfelt blend of alternative indie-folk. Since 2014\, proud albino frontman Chris Dent (Albi)\, Pascal Roggen and Micheal Young have been crafting performances bursting with their signature infectious energy\, charm and moments of heartfelt reflection. \nArmed with electric violin\, guitar\, double bass\, stomp and their signature three-part vocals\, this acoustic trio defies the traditional ‘folk’ label. Their unique sound instead leans into modern Americana characterised by slick harmonies\, soaring violin lines and sweeping dynamics. \nGet ready to tap your toes and let your heart soar as we celebrate the closing weeks of Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts with the unforgettable sounds of Albi & The Wolves. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/albi-the-wolves-auckland-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Auckland Art Gallery\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260219T035927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T035927Z
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SUMMARY:Milly Tabak & Dave Khan @ Pt Chev Square
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to our FREE live music programme at the Pt Chev Town Square (outside the library).\nMilly Tabak & Dave Khan are a local powerhouse Americana and country music duo\, with soaring vocals and tight guitarmanship – this will be a gig not to be missed.\nBring a picnic blanket and enjoy the music! There will be lawn games for kids and of course\, you can pop into the library for all your literary needs.\nThis event is part of a town square activation programme funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/milly-tabak-dave-khan-pt-chev-square/
LOCATION:Pt Chevalier library\, 1221 Great North Road\, Pt Chevalier\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Common Folk":MAILTO:contact@commonfolk.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260208T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T194603Z
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SUMMARY:Elias Bartholomeo @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Returning to New Zealand after a successful tour in 2025\, Elias Bartholomeo has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia\, with his guitar playing being described as “Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!” with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.\nElias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring finger style guitarist hailing from Sydney\, Australia.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/elias-bartholomeo-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260217T081448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T081448Z
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SUMMARY:Whangateau Folk: Club night with Dusty Lands
DESCRIPTION:Dusty Lands are an acoustic folk quartet based in Whangarei. Blending American folk with their unique Northland campfire style\, Dusty Lands invites you to join them for an evening of luscious harmonies\, soulful songwriting\, banjos\, mandolins and resonators. \nThe genesis of the band began with Val and Leah Land\, mother and daughter\, from their roots in the Hokianga where they have been singing round the fire as long as they can remember – hymns\, kapa haka\, waiata\, folk\, pop and more. The last ten years have seen them performing as two thirds of the trio Harmony Couch in slots at folk clubs\, ceilidhs\, Irish pub sessions\, pop-up folk gatherings and the Auckland Folk Festival. \nGary Smyth\, tugboat captain and one of the greatest songwriters to emerge from Northland\, then joined them on stage. Gary is currently working on his debut album inspired by artists like Gregory Alan Isakov and Mandolin Orange. \nRounding out the quartet is Gary’s (distant) cousin\, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dusty Burnell. Winner of the Tui Folk Award twice as a member of both T-Bone and The Frank Burkitt Band\, Dusty is a familiar face on stages throughout Aotearoa. \nDoors open at 6:45. Floor singers first half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/whangateau-folk-club-night-with-dusty-lands/
LOCATION:Whangateau Hall\, 533 Leigh Road\, Leigh\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Club Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260222T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260206T015436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T204655Z
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SUMMARY:Fables @ Leigh Sawmill
DESCRIPTION:West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts. Jess Bailey’s childhood was spent on twenty-one acres of land in the outskirts of Auckland. She was taught by the Mackenzie Hills of the south Kaipara\, dredged in the waters of Muriwai Beach then hung out to dry in the plum trees at home. This imagery is littered throughout the bands wistful lyrics and authentic songs.\nJess is joined by her stellar band featuring Dave Khan\, Finn Johannson. \nSupported by HINA
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-leigh-sawmill/
LOCATION:Leigh Sawmill Cafe\, 142 Pakiri Road\, Leigh\, Auckland\, 0985\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260217T082225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T082346Z
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SUMMARY:Fables @ Cupid Bar
DESCRIPTION:West Auckland Folk Band Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of hearts. Jess Bailey’s childhood was spent on twenty-one acres of land in the outskirts of Auckland. She was taught by the Mackenzie Hills of the south Kaipara\, dredged in the waters of Muriwai Beach then hung out to dry in the plum trees at home. This imagery is littered throughout the bands wistful lyrics and authentic songs.\nJess is joined by her stellar band featuring Dave Khan\, Finn Johansson and Arahi.\nFables will be joined by Hina opening the show
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-cupid-bar/
LOCATION:Cupid Bar\, 1218 Great North Road\, Pt Chevalier\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Country,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260213T002116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T002414Z
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SUMMARY:Donnybrook Fair with Swigger @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss folk-punk band Donnybrook Fair with special guest Swigger at The Clare Inn!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/donnybrook-fair-with-swigger-the-clare-inn/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T033456
CREATED:20260206T020702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T192224Z
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SUMMARY:Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard
DESCRIPTION:Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate\, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. \nMark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on it. His guitar is just about as expressive as his vocals. It confirms the guitar hero status he earned several decades ago when his professional music career kicked off in the 1970s. \nBrenda Liddiard has a voice born of true folk\, protest and alt-country sentiments. Brenda has been influenced by English and American acoustic music and found her niche as a songwriter during her involvement with environmental and anti-nuclear issues in the 70’s and 80’s. Her album\, Box of Memories\, was a finalist in the 2013 Tui Awards for Best Folk Album. \nFree entry
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/music-at-midday-mark-laurent-brenda-liddiard/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Originals
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