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SUMMARY:Friday Folk'n'Jam
DESCRIPTION:An evening of taking turns to share music and songs around the circle\, joining in when you can\, with harmonies on your instrument or voice. Participate or listen. The choice is yours. \nWe’re a totally informal\, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. This is a good place for experienced musicians to meet up and enjoy playing together. \nIf you do not sing or play and would like to then here you’ll find encouragement. There is never any pressure and you may wish to visit a few times to get confidence or you may already be confident\, it does not matter\, no one will criticise\, only support. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/friday-folknjam-2-3/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Titirangi Folk Club\, Titirangi Beach Hall\, Titirangi Beach Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260826T220000
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SUMMARY:Old Time Session @ Auckland Bluegrass Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the Greenhouse apartments\, 20 Williamson Ave\, Grey Lynn. \nCall Andy for parking 021599223 \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/old-time-session-auckland-bluegrass-club-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:The Greenhouse apartments\, 20 Williamson Ave\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260824T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260824T230000
DTSTAMP:20260726T221218Z
CREATED:20260726T221218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T221218Z
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SUMMARY:Nairobi Trio @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:NAIROBI TRIO IN CONCERT –  Dynamic New Zealand jazz! \nDoor sales\, tickets $20.  Doors open at 7:30.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/nairobi-trio-the-bunker-2/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260824T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T195243Z
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T195243Z
UID:10001971-1787598000-1787603400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T044451Z
CREATED:20260720T044451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T044451Z
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SUMMARY:Merlia with special guests Chance of Sun & Carl O Yāng @ Big Fan
DESCRIPTION:Known for her immersive and richly textured sound\, Merlia celebrates the release of her second single\, ‘Magic Woman’. Magic Woman is a counterpoint; with an upbeat gypsy jazz influence and catchy lyrics\, you cannot help but dance along. \nPerforming live alongside some of Whangārei’s finest musicians\, Austyn Mills\, Scott Wynne and Matthew Shepherd\, Merlia’s performance will have you feeling like you are falling into a deep cut dream. \nJoined by special guests: \nChance of Sun\nChance of Sun is an indie-folk trio of friends made up of multidisciplinary artists Zoe Crane\, Molly Curnow\, and Ruby Pledge. Brought together by crossed paths and curiosity\, you can feel the love and joy in their music. Through their signature blend of tender three-part harmonies\, the songs they share are intimate\, gentle\, and rhythmic\, layered with secrets and humour. \nCarl O Yāng\nCarl o Yāng is an alternative indie artist hailing from Marlborough. Carl’s music is a sanctuary of reflection and invokes a sense of presence and stillness in the listener.\nCarl’s mission is to help encourage positive change and spiritual growth through his songs. His live performances are an enchanting experience due to his relaxed humour on stage\, balanced with emotional and heart-touching songs.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/merlia-with-special-guests-chance-of-sun-carl-o-yang-big-fan/
LOCATION:Big Fan\, 25 McDonald Street\, Morningside\, Auckland\, 1025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T190000
DTSTAMP:20250428T192329Z
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T192329Z
UID:10001085-1787500800-1787511600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260821T230000
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UID:10002552-1787342400-1787353200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Hannah Morrell @ Rafters Music Club
DESCRIPTION:This month Rafters is excited to welcome Hannah Morrell. Hannah is originally from Lutruwita\, Tasmania and travelled the world in folk\, punk\, and folk-punk bands for 15 years\, before following her heart and landing in Aotearoa. Hannah’s songwriting is rife with humour\, and supported by an undercurrent of serious thoughts about the state of the world. Her rollicking singalong banjo originals and her ability to cram too many words into one song are not to be missed.\n\n\nCome along for a wonderful night of music with Hannah Morrell!\n\n\n\nProgramme\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/hannah-morrell-rafters-music-club/
LOCATION:Rafters Music Club\, 1a Ponsonby Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Club Night,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rafters Music Club":MAILTO:raftersmusicclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260821T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260817T191254Z
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UID:10002619-1787337000-1787346000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Lineage @ Nathan Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Lineage: Punjab Gharana – A Celebration of Hereditary Music Inheritance\nExperience an intimate evening celebrating the timeless traditions of the Punjab Gharana\, where music is passed from one generation to the next through the sacred guru–shishya (teacher–disciple) tradition. \nPresented by Naad Charitable Trust\, Lineage brings together acclaimed musicians Manjit Singh\, Daljeet Kaur\, their students\, and guest sitarist Lester Silver for a unique concert that honours both heritage and artistic excellence. \nThe evening will feature Hindustani classical vocal music\, tabla solos\, ensemble performances\, and a special tabla–sitar jugalbandi by Manjit Singh and Lester Silver—a performance that was one of the highlights of the recent Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s New Zealand community celebration\, receiving widespread appreciation from audiences. \nFor more than 18 years\, Manjit Singh and Daljeet Kaur have played a pioneering role in establishing and nurturing Hindustani classical music in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through their performances\, teaching\, community initiatives\, and the work of Rhythm School of Indian Music and Naad Charitable Trust\, they have trained hundreds of students while creating pathways for Indian classical music within New Zealand’s mainstream music education and cultural landscape. \nWhether you are a long-time lover of Indian classical music or discovering it for the first time\, Lineage offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth\, beauty\, and living legacy of one of India’s great musical traditions in an intimate concert setting. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/lineage-nathan-homestead/
LOCATION:Nathan Homestead\, 70 Hill Road\, Manurewa\, Auckland\, 2102\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Indian
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T230000
DTSTAMP:20260720T050019Z
CREATED:20260720T050019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T050019Z
UID:10002525-1787169600-1787180400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Greta O'Leary's Year Of The Dog @ Public Bar (Whammy)
DESCRIPTION:O’Leary celebrates the release of her chart topping single ‘Year of the Dog’ with a live show this August 19th. Joined by her band and support to be announced. \nUndeniably infectious and impeccably pieced together\, ‘Year of the Dog’ is a journey into an absurdist childhood dream. Created with long time collaborator\, Jol Mulholland at the famed Lab Studios\, who co-produced the track with O’Leary. Year of the Dog is dominating the alternative radio charts and receiving stellar support from RNZ\, RollingStone AU/NZ and NZ media. \nO’Leary\, known for her eclectic writing and arrangements\, presents her latest release\, following in the well paved footsteps of her breakthrough debut album ‘River Dark’. Released to great acclaim in 2025\, a Top 10 Aotearoa Album Chart & numerous #1 SRN & alt radio airplay charts\, the album clearly established O’Leary as a rising figure in Aotearoa’s varied musical landscape.\nWhile her debut River Dark took the listener on a tender and reflective path\, ‘Year of the Dog’ does the opposite\, galloping out the gate\, not looking back. \n‘Year of the Dog’ is animal spirit\, it’s racing forwards and upwards\, fast and free. It’s renewal’
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/greta-olearys-year-of-the-dog-public-bar-whammy/
LOCATION:Public Bar (Whammy)\, 183 Karangahape Rd\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T230000
DTSTAMP:20260817T190438Z
CREATED:20260817T190346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T190438Z
UID:10002618-1787167800-1787180400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Wilde Faith @ Auckland Blues Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Wilde Faith are Jesse Wilde and Faith Wilde\, an Americana\, country\, folk and acoustic rock father-and-daughter duo from Auckland\, New Zealand\, featuring guitars\, vocals\, harmonica and percussion. Sharing a genuine family connection both on and off stage\, Wilde Faith blend rich vocal harmonies\, heartfelt storytelling and seasoned musicianship into a performance that feels warm\, authentic and memorable. Their sound draws from Americana\, country\, folk\, blues and acoustic rock\, combining classic influences with original songs and a natural chemistry that audiences connect with immediately.\n\nJesse Wilde is a respected Auckland singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, harmonica player\, producer and recording studio owner\, with decades of live performance experience throughout New Zealand and overseas. Known for his strong stage presence and ability to connect with a crowd\, Jesse brings the road-worn heart of rock\, folk\, blues and Americana to the duo.\n\nFaith Wilde is an emerging singer-songwriter and guitarist with a powerful natural voice and a gift for honest\, heartfelt songs. Raised in a musical household\, she has written hundreds of songs and performed in New Zealand and the United States\, including Nashville\, Tennessee. Together\, Wilde Faith deliver a warm\, engaging and highly musical live show\, moving easily between intimate acoustic moments\, rich harmonies\, foot-tapping Americana and classic acoustic rock. Perfect for festivals\, clubs\, wineries\, theatres and private events\, Wilde Faith bring two generations of music\, storytelling and family connection to the stage.\n\nDoors open 6:30pm $10 at the doorFull Bar service availableHot food menu on offerLarge carpark at rear of Harley’s BarEntrance via back deck\nJamming starts at 8:30pm approx
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/wilde-faith-auckland-blues-music-club/
LOCATION:Harleys Bar & Restaurant\, 1130 Great North Road\, Point Chevalier\, Auckland\, 1022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues,Country,Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T230000
DTSTAMP:20260726T221005Z
CREATED:20260726T221005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T221005Z
UID:10002534-1786996800-1787007600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Club Night - Birthday Theme @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate 60 years of the Bunker! Songs from the floor\, all welcome.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-birthday-theme-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Club Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T195243Z
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T195243Z
UID:10001970-1786993200-1786998600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260726T221410Z
CREATED:20260726T220529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T221410Z
UID:10002533-1786906800-1786917600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Fire in the Mountain @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Informal session around the fire.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fire-in-the-mountain-the-bunker-9/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T190000
DTSTAMP:20250428T192329Z
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T192329Z
UID:10001084-1786896000-1786906800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T223617Z
CREATED:20260726T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T223617Z
UID:10002538-1786892400-1786899600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Dave McMillan @ Birkenhead RSA
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne based Dave McMillan is known for his bluesy\, soulful voice & dynamic guitar. He performs the music of Clapton\, Dylan\, Cocker\, Ray Charles and many others from that era as well as some of his own compositions. \nTickets at the door.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/dave-mcmillan-birkenhead-rsa/
LOCATION:RSA Birkenhead\, 1 Recreation Drive\, Birkenhead\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T020056Z
CREATED:20260219T041953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T020056Z
UID:10002617-1786888800-1786896000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Transglobal Music Session
DESCRIPTION:Come along to for a relaxed\, welcoming afternoon of music-sharing and connection. Bring a waiata\, a folk song\, a drum pattern\, a melody you love or simply come to listen and be part of the circle. \nFree sessions – all welcome!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/transglobal-music-sessions/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Ellen Melville Centre\, Freyberg Square\, Courthouse Ln\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Sessions or Jams,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260721T211443Z
CREATED:20260721T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T211443Z
UID:10002530-1786809600-1786827600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Viva Eclectika @ Victory Convention Centre
DESCRIPTION:Experience an electrifying cultural dance challenge where performers from at least two different cultures come together to present a bold and spectacular fusion of movement\, rhythm and storytelling. \nEnjoy vibrant international food stalls and captivating performances as we celebrate diversity\, creativity and global unity.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/viva-eclectika-victory-convention-centre/
LOCATION:Victory Convention Centre\, 98 Beaumont Street\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration,Global Music,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260602T024600Z
CREATED:20260602T024600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T024600Z
UID:10002488-1786649400-1786658400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Dave McMillan - House Concert
DESCRIPTION: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\, story-driven songs with expressive guitar and a relaxed\, natural stage style. Some well known covers will be included. Dave delivers performances suited to both intimate and outdoor festival settings\, with a simple setup and a strong\, personable presence that works well with audiences. \n$20 each. Refreshment provided at interval\, coffee\, tea. Otherwise byo. \nFor more information contact Cathy\, ph 021 207 7289.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/dave-mcmillan-house-concert/
LOCATION:Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:Blues,Celtic Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260812T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260803T215611Z
CREATED:20260803T215443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215611Z
UID:10002554-1786564800-1786575600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Club Night @ Auckland Bluegrass Club
DESCRIPTION:Club nights are always fun at the Auckland Bluegrass Club. It is the chance for everyone to get out their instruments in front of a sympathetic and encouraging audience. You can try out those new songs you’ve been learning\, or perhaps old favourites you’ve been relearning. \nBetter still\, bluegrass is a social music\, so grab some of the other musicians and form a pop- up band.   Of course\, Old timey\, Western Swing and Americana are all part of the mix. \nAhem\, there will be a short interlude in all the fun for a lightening quick AGM. Don’t worry! No-one gets coopted on to committees without fully informed consent. (Our AGMs are pretty relaxed because we are an informal club rather than an official society.) \nThe Bunker\, Devonport\, Mt Victoria.\nFree entry (gate code #1109*)
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-auckland-bluegrass-club/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Club Night,Country
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260726T215139Z
CREATED:20260726T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T215139Z
UID:10002532-1786392000-1786402800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Beverley & Alan Young @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:BEVERLEY AND ALAN YOUNG IN CONCERT \nTwo luminaries of the New Zealand folk scene return to the Bunker. Expect a mix of British trad\, country\, blues and gospel. \nDoor sales\, tickets $20.  Doors open at 7:30.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/beverley-alan-young-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Blues,Country,English Folk,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260810T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T195243Z
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T195243Z
UID:10001969-1786388400-1786393800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260809T190000
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SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000751Z
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SUMMARY:The Whinray Family @ Titirangi Folk Music Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth now live nearer the head of the fish\, in Shannon (Kev) & Wellington (Rosie). Strong solo singers in their own right\, they also sing together in harmony. Songs of land & sea\, love & war\, beer & wine\, politics\, comedy\, work\, magic\, & sheep: hearty history sung the traditional way. \nRosie’s Dad Paul Whinray was a folk singer back in the days of his youth\, harmonising with Raynor Asher\, & later a world-renowned maker of Baroque flutes & recorders out of his workshop in the Bethells bush. With luck Paul will get up & sing a few songs too!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-whinray-family-titirangi-folk-music-club/
LOCATION:Titirangi Beach Hall\, Titirangi Beach Road\, Titirangi\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club Night,Trad Song
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260721T210529Z
CREATED:20260721T210529Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Warm-Up World Folk Dance Festival @ The Danish House
DESCRIPTION:Cultural dance from Denmark\, Iran\, Chile\, Romania\, Bulgaria\, China\, Scotland\, England\, Colombia and Finland on show\, with opportunity to join in! Delicious food for sale. \nGold Coin donation at the door. Doors open 5.30pm. Event until 9.30pm. \n \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/winter-warm-up-world-folk-dance-festival-the-danish-house/
LOCATION:Danish House\, 6 Rockridge Avenue\, Auckland\, 1061
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration,Global Music,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T032626Z
CREATED:20260731T032626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T032626Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Music at Midday:\nMark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard\nMark 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.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/mark-laurent-brenda-liddiard-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues,English Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195724Z
CREATED:20260406T195724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195724Z
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SUMMARY:Carnaval Latino Auckland @ Ellen Melville Centre
DESCRIPTION:CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND \nCelebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau!\n Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre\, Auckland Central\n\nJoin 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 & small businesses\, alongside colourful folkloric dance & live music performances that fill the Square with energy & joy.\n\nCarnaval Latino is all about community\, connection & cultural pride\, creating a welcoming space where the Latin American community can celebrate together while sharing our traditions with the wider Auckland public. It’s a chance to experience authentic cuisine\, discover handmade goods\, dance to live music & connect with people from many cultures.\n\nWhether you’re coming for the food\, the music\, the culture or simply the atmosphere\, everyone is welcome.\nLet’s dance\, eat\, connect &celebrate community together!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/carnaval-latino-auckland-ellen-melville-centre/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Global Music,Trad Song,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260804T071239Z
CREATED:20260804T071239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T071239Z
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SUMMARY:Kia Ora Japan @ Gracecity
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy Japanese culture\, arts\, and food? Do you want to learn more?\nThe New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland Inc. (NZJS) is hosting “Kia Ora Japan” – a celebration of Japanese arts\, culture\, craft\, and food.\nThis free community event will feature a programme of performers\, including Haere Mai Taiko drumming group\, Akane\, Sakura Choir\, and Kotone.\nWe will also have Tea Ceremony demonstrations\, with tickets available to purchase for this activity. This charge is to cover the cost of the materials.\nFree culture workshops will offer the chance to try Japanese calligraphy\, origami\, fluid art\, and Japanese toys.\nIt’s a free\, fun day for people of all ages!\n\nPlease note: PARKING IS LIMITED at the venue\, so please consider using public transport where possible. The Greenlane train station is a short walk away\, and there are regular buses stopping near Woolworths Greenlane.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/kia-ora-japan-gracecity/
LOCATION:Gracecity\, 17 Marewa Road\, Greenlane\, Auckland\, 1051\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration,Global Music,Trad Song,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260720T051156Z
CREATED:20260720T051156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T051156Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Bennick @ East Coast Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning German singer-songwriter and author Joe Bennick offers a live special experience with his guitar and unique voice. With his songs and the multi-layered lyrics\, he creates sound images to dream and immerse himself\, which he presents entertainingly and skillfully. \nIt is the contrasts that give the art of Joe Bennick the special appeal. It combines brightly radiant sounds with energetic lyrics and gentle poetry with powerful sound. In this way\, he shows himself to be a stylistically diverse artist whose music is not only the expression of his poetry\, but always also a reference to the inconsistency of feelings. \nJoe Bennick is a regular guest on Germany’s concert stages and has found his place there in the singer-songwriter spectrum between folk-pop and acoustic-indie. \nCasual performers 1st half with featured guest in the 2nd half\, but we might reverse the order.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/joe-bennick-east-coast-folk-club/
LOCATION:East Coast Folk Club\, Torbay Senior Citizens Social Centre\, Torbay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Club Night,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T214916Z
CREATED:20260727T214916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T214916Z
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SUMMARY:Ebony Lamb & Gram Antler @ Unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter for a sweet 5-date tour of New Zealand at some of their favourite venues. Performing as a duo and releasing Gram Antler’s long awaited debut album ‘Novel Lover’ alongside Ebony’s beloved catalogue of original work and road-testing new creations inspired since relocating to Japan in 2025. \nDon’t miss this double headline performance as they traverse their own personal musical landscapes together\, sliding the screen open for the audience to share in a night of intimate songwriting\, atmospheric harmonies and the strong audience rapport they are renowned for. \n– EBONY LAMB\nEbony Lamb\, is one of New Zealand’s finest singer-songwriters\, with a poetic voice and a vivid\, surrealistic intimacy\, turning the minutiae of everyday life and the defining memories that stay with us into a rich melange of indie-folk-jazz-alt-pop. Her debut self-titled album was produced with two of New Zealand most prestigious artists Bic Runga and Kody Nielson and released on Nadia Reid’s boutique label Slowtime Records to much critical acclaim. \nDrawing comparisons to Gillian Welch\, Cat Power and Neko Case\, Ebony released three critically-acclaimed albums with her former band Eb & Sparrow in Wellington New Zealand before embarking on a solo career under her own name and a progressive musical direction. Ebony transforms everyday observations into a rich tapestry of sound that resonates deeply with a wide listening audience. \n– GRAM ANTLER\nFor years\, Gram Antler has been a foundational\, quiet force in the Aotearoa New Zealand indie landscape—anchoring the sweeping and sharp melodies of EBONY LAMB\, PASHTAG and EB & SPARROW with his dynamic vocal\, bass and guitar work; while also creating music for podcasts\, such as RNZ’s award-winning Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big\, and the odd stand-in as a session player for FRENCH FOR RABBITS and MARLON WILLIAMS. \nA reformed choirboy\, a post-alt-country romantic now operating from the neon-hued\, late-night sprawl of Tokyo\, Japan\, Gram Antler makes music that feels like a beautiful\, hazy contradiction. Gram Antlers style draws on a fluid\, sophisticated line from the timeless glam of Roxy Music to the velvet-gloom of Richard Hawley; Slacker Yacht-Rock—a world of hooky melodies\, lush analog textures\, and cinematic\, late-night introspection that mirrors the atmospheric shift of his new surroundings. \n‘Novel Lover‘ is Gram Antlers long awaited debut album\, out July 10th 2026 (Title single out Tuesday 9th June 2026) and was recorded in close collaboration with Tui Award-winning\, Melbourne-based producer BRETT STANTON (THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION\, BEASTWARS)
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ebony-lamb-gram-antler-unitarian-church/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Church\, 1a Ponsonby Road\, Auckland\, 1011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T032949Z
CREATED:20260611T235016Z
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SUMMARY:Milly Tabak & Dave Khan @ Casita Miro
DESCRIPTION:Milly Tabak\, of Milltones fame\, swaps the grand stages of WOMAD for the intimate chapel of grapes that is Casita Miro. She’s joined by Dave Khan\, long-time lead guitarist for Marlon Williams and key side-man and producer for Reb Fountain. \nMilly and Dave have unbelievable chops and a huge repertoire of the best country songs you’ve never heard before. Khan also brings his exceptional fiddle sound. “The tone of Khan’s violin at Casita will be epic.” says Nick Atkinson “You’re so close to the action you’ll see little clouds of rosin burst from his strings as he bows his well travelled violin. With Milly Tabak at his side they unlock outrageously good sets. They’ll open the winter jazz season with nothing but amazingly hot licks. Come for the embroidered shirts\, stay for knees-up.”
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/milly-tabak-dave-khan-winter-jazz-series-casita-miro/
LOCATION:Casita Miro\, 3 Brown Road\, Onetangi\, Waiheke Island\, Auckland\, 1081\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Country
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