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 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
Join us for a special evening celebrating the journey of Māori hīmene and waiata through song, story and faith. Featuring guests from Aotearoa and Texas, this promises to be a unique Matariki experience, concluding with everyone joining together to sing Whakaaria Mai. Free entry • Koha welcome
We’ve got something a bit special lined up for July. Turkey the Bird is bringing their wild, genre-hopping set of original folk, swing, and alt-roots tunes to the hall for one night only. Expect tight harmonies, strings and stories that veer from heartfelt to downright ridiculous — all delivered with the kind of energy that ... 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
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
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
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
John Olding—a familiar face to fans of Café One-2-One and Kiwigrass—brings a stellar bluegrassy Americana set to The Bunker. Joining him on stage are Pete Parnham on bull fiddle, Cameron Bennett on Dobro and lap steel with guests Linda Whitcombe on fiddle, and Steve Gerrish on mandolin to add extra colour during the set. Drawing ... Read more