Beverley and Al Young have been leading figures in New Zealand folk and acoustic music for longer than they like to think about. At the core of their repertoires are Beverley’s British and Irish traditional music and Al’s blues, but between them they cover a wide range of acoustic and roots styles, accompanying themselves on ... Read more
Sean Sinnott, an Irishman long gone from Dublin and sporting a vast repertoire with influences including Christy Moore, Jimmy McCarthy, Eric Bogle, Paul Marks and George Melly, doing justice to them all. Well known to local audiences, Sean played for many years around the Auckland area, Tuesday nights at Albion Hotel for 13 years then ... Read more
Free Irish Set Dancing session – the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more
Good Times (Alice McLeod and Bea Parker) This month at Rafters we welcome Good Times as our guest. Alice McLeod and Bea Parker have been playing music together since 2020 when they formed a duo called 'Good Times'. With their gentle harmonies and complimentary musical styles they can often be seen making music in the ... Read more
Bring the whānau, join the dance, and celebrate Scotland heritage at our family-friendly cultural day. Scots wha hae! (Scots we have) ceud mìle fàilte – a hundred thousand welcomes! Join us for a lively, family-friendly celebration of Scottish heritage at Tartan Day. Whether you have Scottish ancestry, a love of Celtic culture, or are simply ... Read more
Join us at Puhoi Centennial Hall for an evening of lively Irish and Scottish music, songs, and,most importantly, dancing! Known for bringing people together through traditional folk music, this will be the first time the Auckland Céilí group has brought their show to Puhoi, and they’re excited to share the fun with the community. No ... Read more
The scuttlebutt is true...⛵ The most seaworthy sea shanty band in the South Pacific is releasing their long-awaited 4th collection of new and old maritime bangers: 'Never Mind the Rowlocks - Here's the Wellington Sea Shanty Society'. All aboard as we set sail for the salty horizon. Prepare to be battered once again by the ... Read more
Pairing traditional tunes from Hanna Wiskari's native Sweden with new tunes influenced by Harry Champion's English & Celtic heritage, Hanna & Harry weave soprano sax and acoustic guitar through polska and reel - highlighting musical connections between Scandinavia and the British Isles and expanding on a conversation that likely started hundreds of years ago. Floor ... Read more
The shortest day is almost upon us! Ōmiha Folk Club is waking up from its winter hibernation for a midwinter gathering of traditional tunes and storytelling in the spirit of Matariki. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its reappearance in the midwinter dawn sky marks the beginning of the Māori New ... Read more
Jenny Kilpatrick, vocals/ bass/whistle and Tony Ricketts, vocals/guitar/songwriter are PORTABLE PANIC the PLUS is Jude Douglas, violin/vocals. Jenny and Tony have been playing music together off and on for decades, stealing the name Portable Panic from their company. Teenage Jenny was introduced to the Wellington folk scene by her big brother, and was known for singing ... Read more
Free Irish Set Dancing session – the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more
Dave MacMillan is a Melbourne-based folk and blues artist performing solo with acoustic guitar.His songs draw on traditional influences while keeping a contemporary feel, creating a sound that is both familiar and personal. His performances are relaxed and adaptable, working equally well in small acoustic settings and on festival stages. Acoustic folk artist performing original, ... Read more