Melbourne’s alluring Folk Bitch Trio have announced their debut album release tour of New Zealand, playing headline shows in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. Now Would Be A Good Time, the debut album by Folk Bitch Trio, tells vivid, visceral stories. Their music sounds familiar, and it’s built on a foundation of the music they’ve loved ... Read more
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. We’re a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. This is a good place for experienced ... Read more
Come join the Hillsborough Ceilidh! Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing.Our ceilidh dances are alcohol-free and family friendly. Funded by the Puketāpapa Local Board.
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel and the man who conquered the Niagara Falls in barrel, only to slip to an untimely death on an orange peel in Onehunga… Perhaps you’ve always assumed that the most compelling stories from the past come from somewhere else. Spoiler alert ... Read more
Floor singers to entertain you with a couple of items. All welcome. Members $5 non-members $8.
Trad Irish Session held at The Nix on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. BYO venue, all welcome
Tim Freedman is the lead singer, songwriter and pianist of legendary Australian folk rock group The Whitlams. He will perform the best of his renowned nine album repertoire with pedal steel and electric guitarist Ollie Thorpe. Since 2022 a reinvigorated Freedman has led The Whitlams in a resurgence, touring heavily and releasing two new albums “Sancho” (2022) and the Americana ... 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
Originally from Scotland, Jean has been plying her craft around the folk clubs and festivals of Aotearoa for over 50 years. A performer with a rich and haunting voice, she accompanies herself mainly on guitar. Much of Jean's material is from the British tradition, and she is also a fine songwriter. She has always enjoyed ... Read more
“Daughters of Orpheus Return” Freshly returned from the homeland of the music, Tui Mamaki is offering a Series of Open Workshops with Medena Ensemble: 4 OCT : NEDELINO village = Potent diphonic mountain song, learned with Aneta Emilova 5 OCT : BISTRITSA village = Driving diphonic trance-lore, learned with Dina Koleva 1 NOV : PLEVEN ... Read more