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
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
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
Originally from Scotland, Jean's haunting voice is well known in the Aotearoa folk scene, where she has been playing and singing for over 50 years.Accompanying herself mainly on guitar, she sings British trad., Americana, covers - anything she likes really - including her own material. Currently half of the lively duo Celtic Ferret, Jean has ... Read more
Luminata Voices proudly presents: Songs of Pasifika - Voices of Sāmoa, Tonga, Fiji & Aotearoa Special guests: Westlake Boys High School Fijian Group Experience the vibrant pulse of the Pacific as Luminata Voices presents a dedicated celebration of Pasifika choral music. From the storied shores of Sāmoa and Fiji to the contemporary sounds of Aotearoa, this performance explores the ... Read more
Step into Matariki with four days of music, learning, and deep connection - with each other and the whenua. The Transglobal Matariki Residency is a 4-day educational workshop residency hosted by Arts Connections Oceania (ACO) at Āio Wīra Retreat Centre, Te Henga. This residency is both a music gathering and an educational space - a place ... Read more
CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau! Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists ... 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
CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau! Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists ... Read more
Kevin Mayes & Rosie Whinray met through a mutual love of unaccompanied folk singing. Kev’s background farming in Sussex shaped his repertoire & style, while Rosie was brought up in the Auckland folk scene. Both now live nearer the head of the fish, in Shannon (Kev) & Wellington (Rosie). Strong solo singers in their own right, they also ... Read more
CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau! Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists ... Read more