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SUMMARY:Elias Bartholomeo @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Returning to New Zealand after a successful tour in 2025\, Elias Bartholomeo has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia\, with his guitar playing being described as “Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!” with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.\nElias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring finger style guitarist hailing from Sydney\, Australia.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/elias-bartholomeo-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T220000
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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-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:The Greenhouse apartments\, 20 Williamson Ave\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T213000
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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.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/friday-folknjam-2-3/2026-02-27/
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:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T213000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Cèilidh Night
DESCRIPTION:Hi there!\nWelcome to the monthly Scottish cèilidh event in Hillsborough. Join in dancing to live Scottish cèilidh music – no experience required\, just your dancing shoes and a keen attitude!\nScottish Cèilidh Club hosts this event every last Friday evening of the month up to November.\nSee you there!\n$5 per person/$10 per family
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/scottish-ceilidh-night/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:St David’s in the Fields\, 202 Hillsborough Rd\, Hillsborough\, Auckland\, 1042\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260219T035927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T035927Z
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SUMMARY:Milly Tabak & Dave Khan @ Pt Chev Square
DESCRIPTION:All welcome to our FREE live music programme at the Pt Chev Town Square (outside the library).\nMilly Tabak & Dave Khan are a local powerhouse Americana and country music duo\, with soaring vocals and tight guitarmanship – this will be a gig not to be missed.\nBring a picnic blanket and enjoy the music! There will be lawn games for kids and of course\, you can pop into the library for all your literary needs.\nThis event is part of a town square activation programme funded by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/milly-tabak-dave-khan-pt-chev-square/
LOCATION:Pt Chevalier library\, 1221 Great North Road\, Pt Chevalier\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time
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ORGANIZER;CN="Common Folk":MAILTO:contact@commonfolk.co.nz
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T235900
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T035805Z
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SUMMARY:Balkan Bowls
DESCRIPTION:The Tarara Folklore Ensemble welcomes you to join us for Balkan Bowls! A day full of activities\, bowls\, partying\, music\, food\, drinks\, and more. Get ready to start the year off with a fun social party! \n📅 Saturday 28th February 2026 | 4:00pm\n📍 100 Stanley Street\, Parnell\, Auckland\n👥 18+ | Unless legal guardian present | ID’s Required\n🎫 $40 Ticket Entry | Kid’s Under 14 Free Entry\n🍴 Buffet Style Dinner Included\n🍻 Bar Open All Evening \nBe prepared for our 50/50 raffle! All proceeds go to the Tarara Folklore Ensemble. Ticket link in bio. There will be door sales so don’t worry if you miss online tickets.\nLooking forward to seeing you all there!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balkan-bowls/
LOCATION:Auckland Bowling Club\, 100 Stanley Street\, Parnell\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260228T203000
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SUMMARY:Pride Cèilidh
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nPride Cèilidh is an inclusive and joyful event celebrating dance\, live music\, and storytelling from the Celtic nations. An experienced caller will guide you through dances that use inclusive language and are easy to learn — no partner needed. In fact\, cèilidh dancing is one of the best ways to meet new people! You’ll also get a light supper\, a musical item from queer folk band Moon Goose\, and a queer folk tale shared by a special guest.\n\nTickets from events.humanitix.com/pride-ceilidh General / Waged – $25 Concession / Unwaged – $10 Kids under 12 – free\n\nThe evening is open to people of all backgrounds\, genders\, and ages; the early start time makes it easy for everyone from rangatahi to elders to join in. Dances early in the evening should be especially suitable for tamariki and beginners\, with some opportunities for fast movers to let loose on the dance floor as the evening goes on.\n\nOur organising team are all tangata tiriti with long-standing connections in the Aotearoa folk scene. Between us we bring event experience\, years of folk music experience\, and a shared intention to create cèilidh spaces that feel genuinely welcoming. As an all-queer crew\, we’re here to hold a night where people can show up as themselves\, connect\, move\, and enjoy the music. Come dance\, meet some new faces\, and celebrate being your whole self.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/pride-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Auckland Old Folks Association\, 8 Gundry St\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T140000
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SUMMARY:Albi & The Wolves @ Auckland Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Albi & The Wolves ignite every stage they touch\, filling hearts with hope through their uplifting\, heartfelt blend of alternative indie-folk. Since 2014\, proud albino frontman Chris Dent (Albi)\, Pascal Roggen and Micheal Young have been crafting performances bursting with their signature infectious energy\, charm and moments of heartfelt reflection. \nArmed with electric violin\, guitar\, double bass\, stomp and their signature three-part vocals\, this acoustic trio defies the traditional ‘folk’ label. Their unique sound instead leans into modern Americana characterised by slick harmonies\, soaring violin lines and sweeping dynamics. \nGet ready to tap your toes and let your heart soar as we celebrate the closing weeks of Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts with the unforgettable sounds of Albi & The Wolves. \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/albi-the-wolves-auckland-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Auckland Art Gallery\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
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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/2026-03-01/
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:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T040648Z
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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-2/2026-03-02/
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:20260302T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260302T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T041538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T041538Z
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SUMMARY:Club Night @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:CLUB NIGHT – Your opportunity to share a couple of numbers. All welcome!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-the-bunker-20/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Club Night
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T193000
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SUMMARY:Sau Fiafia! Boogie Down! With Island Vibes @ The Rova Sound Stage\, Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky\, soulful rhythms of Island Vibes. Let it all out and dance like nobody’s watching\, then head on out for an opening night show or a hangout at the Festival Garden in the golden hour sunlight. Good vibes\, guaranteed! \nIsland Vibes are a nine-piece multi-cultural\, multi-disciplinary Pacific funk band. After their feel-good Festival debut in 2025 they return by popular demand\, performing both groove classics and raw original songs to launch three weeks of festivities in trademark foot-tapping\, hip-moving style.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/sau-fiafia-boogie-down-with-island-vibes-the-rova-sound-stage-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Square
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Pasifika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260302T042720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T042903Z
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SUMMARY:Malcolm Lakatani @ The Rova Sound Stage\, Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ease into the weekend with sounds that blend heritage and contemporary Pacific musicality\, inspired by the sonics of Niue and beyond.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/malcolm-lakatani-the-rova-sound-stage-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Square
CATEGORIES:Pasifika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260306T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260208T205305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T205305Z
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SUMMARY:Zonnis @ East Coast Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Canada’s rugged west coast\, Zonnis (Andrea & Adam Zonnis) fits into any setting where music lovers are set to listen. Drawing upon their years of traveling and touring\, their music takes you on a journey through upbeat and inspirational to somber and introspective\, all with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure. \nWhile never hesitating to poke fun at the world around us\, Zonnis rides the line to stay within enough boundaries that it can be enjoyed by folks of all walks of life. Styles range from traditional folk to bluesy rock\, with a bit of funk and soul tossed in as well. \nAndrea and Adam love to visit exotic and foreign lands\, and will go anywhere the music takes them. They especially love outdoor music festivals\, and participate in every way possible\, by dressing up for the party and bringing their uplifting good natures with them wherever the winds of fate deliver them. \nCasual performers 1st half with featured guest in the 2nd half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/zonnis-east-coast-folk-club/
LOCATION:East Coast Folk Club\, Torbay Senior Citizens Social Centre\, Torbay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Club Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260206T015057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T222442Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Yates + Show Pony @ Kumeu Arts Live
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony look forward to performing a two-set\nshow featuring all songs from critically acclaimed release Winter’s Eye and more for Kumeu Arts Live. \nHailing from Wellington\, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet\, violin\, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/charlotte-yates-show-pony/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T035741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035741Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry Of Folk Presents Donnybrook Fair\, Greta O'Leary and Hoop.
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own drinks and snacks\, grab a table\, and settle in for an evening of unforgettable live music. \nDonnybrook Fair deliver a rousing blend of English and Irish folk-punk\, reminiscent of The Pogues. For MOF\, they’ll perform a vibrant mix of original material alongside beloved folk classics — a high-energy fusion of traditional Irish melodies and driving rhythms. Expect songs brimming with tales of love\, rebellion\, and celebration. \nSpook-folk sweetheart Greta O’Leary crafts songs that are both intimate and expansive. Poignant\, haunting\, and occasionally disarmingly absurd\, she bends the folk genre into something uniquely her own. Prepare to be completely enthralled. Be sure to check out her latest album River Dark\, available on streaming platforms. \nMOF hosts hoop. will open the evening with their signature acoustic folk-pop sound\, woven with rich harmonies and touches of fiddle\, banjo\, and flute. Their new album Wrap Me Up in Winter — released in December to excellent reviews — is available now on Spotify.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ministry-of-folk-presents-donnybrook-fair-greta-oleary-and-hoop/
LOCATION:Auckland Guide Centre\, 132 Grange Road\, Balmoral\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Celtic Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T040109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T040109Z
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SUMMARY:Jeff Davis @ The Barebones Acoustic Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:As a respected collector and interpreter of American traditional music\, Jeff Davis has travelled to meet “source singers” and has ploughed through countless folk archives along the way. Having played festivals in North America\, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival\, he’s also toured England\, Norway\, Ireland and the Netherlands and has appeared at the Library of Congress in Washington\, D.C.\, and also toured for the Smithsonian National Associates Program.A rare gem\, his performance might include ancient ballads\, sea songs\, minstrel ditties\, rare fiddle tunes and more\, all assembled from the music of loggers\, farmers\, sailors\, and mountaineers. He’ll be playing the fiddle\, several banjos\, mandocello\, and some pocket instruments.\n\nEntry $10.00 cash at the doorNo bar\, so it’s BYOTea/Coffee/Cake at 1/2 time – Gold coin donation please
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jeff-davis-the-barebones-acoustic-folk-club/
LOCATION:Workshop 26\, 26 Donovan Street\, Blockhouse Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Trad Song
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260302T012801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T012801Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Diggity @ The Rova Sound Stage\, Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:It would be almost impossible not to smile and tap your foot to the sweet sounds of New Zealand’s only all-female bluegrass group\, Hot Diggity. Catch them at the Auckland Arts Festival’s Rova Sounds Stage! \nTraditionally bluegrass music has been dominated by guys with moustaches\, sharp suits and hats\, singing songs about being broken-hearted and the odd train. Hot Diggity brings a sparkle of feminine glamour and humour to the genre performing songs about breaking hearts and LOTS of trains… while kitted out in vintage style.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/hot-diggity-the-rova-sound-stage-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Square
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T192329Z
UID:10001061-1772985600-1772996400@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/2026-03-08/
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:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20251102T225334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T225334Z
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SUMMARY:ONO with Moana & The Tribe @ Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, Moana & the Tribe present ONO\, their latest album that begins in Aotearoa and travels the world. Six Indigenous women are featured in a hybrid of live performance and video showcase infused with sublime vocals\, kapa haka and dance prowess\, and funky electronic-dub beats.\nLyrics in te reo Māori pay homage to the power of people\, relationships and language. With visiting musicians Shellie Morris from Australia and Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole from Hawai’i\, alongside breathtaking visuals from the highlands of Scotland\, Arctic Circle and beyond\, this is a music experience that reinforces the values of hope and unity.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ono-with-moana-the-tribe-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T040648Z
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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-2/2026-03-09/
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:20260309T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260301T213021Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Yates & Show Pony @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony in concert at The Bunker. \nHailing from Wellington\, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet\, violin\, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time! \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/charlotte-yates-show-pony-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260301T222338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T222338Z
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SUMMARY:Annahstasia @ Pitt St Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:The soulfully sublime Los Angeles folk artist Annahstasia\, known for her soulful\, poetic\, and deeply intimate songcraft\, is making her Aotearoa debut at last. March 11th\, witness something special at the Pitt St Methodist Church\, with very special guest Na’amah.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/annahstasia-pitt-st-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Pitt St. Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260127T044126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205435Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland Bluegrass Club Concert Night starring Luthiers' Corner
DESCRIPTION:We are honoured to have Luthiers’ Corner (Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie) travel up the motu to play a concert for us at The Nix. \nIt was the early ’70’s and two young men more than ten thousand kilometres apart were being influenced by the folk music that became so popular at that time. Both Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie became very involved in the music and the construction (and repair!) of the instruments that were used. As it turns out\, their respective universes were not parallel\, but converging. \nCut to 2019 at the Wellington Folk Festival\, both Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie had committed to displaying their luthiery work\, and both were taking part in the festival as performers\, Peter with the Madillionaires and Jack with the Downunderdogs. It was there that both men became aware of the others music\, and the potential that existed between them. \nThey decided to try a short stage performance at the 2023 Mid-Winter Holler\, and were well received.  A few gigs later things are developing nicely\, with the occasional appearance of pedal steel guitar and claw-hammer banjo adding to the core element of two guitar arrangements. The repertoire is ever growing with unique arrangements for songs from artists like Guy Clark\, John Prine\, Woody Guthrie and Norman Blake (to name a few). No telling where things might go from here. \nThere won’t be any floor spots this month \n– Tickets: $20 at the door\n– BYO: Instruments and libations
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/auckland-bluegrass-club-night/
LOCATION:The Nix\, 6 Nixon Street\, Grey Lynn\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Club Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260304T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190242Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid & Paul Brown @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special performance featuring Jennifer Reid and Paul Brown trading ballads and broadsides to illustrate the shared cultures of Lancashire and Dundee\, and the song traditions that would have been active in the two cities during the Industrial Revolution. \nLancashire dialect folk singer and broadside balladeer Jennifer Reid moves between worlds with ease. Rooted in archives and oral histories\, her work braids nineteenth-century music with the present: teaching\, performing\, researching\, sharing\, advocating and supporting spaces for memory and making in the tradition. \nThe singer\, who has been described as having irreverent puckish vim\, has worked with industry greats John Cooper Clarke\, Eliza Carthy\, and Shane Meadows amongst others\, and studied at Oxford University\, specialising in the ballad collections of Manchester. Her research has taken her from Venice to Dhaka via New York\, where she asked whether the Industrial Revolution ever really ended. She has spoken on weaving songs in Bangladesh and Manchester\, worked with scientists\, poets\, musicians\, historians and universities and still finds time to sing stories that refuse to be forgotten. \nJennifer is joined by special guest Dundonian folk singer and legend of the Auckland folk scene Paul Brown. Says Jenn of Paul: Paul Brown’s style is brash\, unapologetic and historically accurate. A vocal Scotsman is needed in most every music scene and I’m pleased that Aotearoa can boast of him\, for he is certainly a firebrand and he knows his stuff. \nTo the devotee of union and work song\, Paul Brown is a master of the form. His songs are powerfully moving\, anti war and anti authoritarian\, and his Dundee accent is a pleasure to listen to. Paul comes from a line of strong Dundonian women; so has a direct connection to the nimble-fingered\, hard working\, hard drinking ‘mill lassies’\, who feature prominently in his repertoire. \nPaul believes in celebrating the working classes and using the power of song to change the system. Hel sings with his audience\, not at them\, so singing choruses is compulsory! \nPlease note we do not have eftpos facilities. BYO event.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jennifer-reid-paul-brown-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Ōmiha Memorial Hall\, 2 Glen Brook Rd\, Omiha\, Waiheke Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:English Folk,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260216T072928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T072928Z
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SUMMARY:Jolie Holland w/ Steve Abel @ Pitt St. Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:American folk hero Jolie Holland\, back at last to perform at Pitt Street Methodist Church as a very special intimate duo. Jolie’s connection with Aotearoa runs deep\, recording a recent collaboration with Theia\, and a long-standing friendship and collaboration with Steve Abel. \nOver the span of her career\, Jolie Holland has knotted together a century of American song—jazz\, blues\, soul\, rock and roll—into some stew that is impossible to categorise with any conventional critical terminology.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jolie-holland-w-steve-abel-pitt-st-methodist-church/
LOCATION:Pitt St. Methodist Church
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Blues,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260223T034557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013212Z
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SUMMARY:Global Music Block Party @ The Rova Sound Stage\, Auckland Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Travel the world in an afternoon. Saturday 14 March 12-4pm\, ROVA STAGE\, Aotea Square\nThis vibrant block party brings together international sounds\, infectious rhythms\, and feel-good grooves from across the globe. A perfect way to discover something new while soaking up the Festival Garden Atmosphere. \nArtists include: \nWillie T – Cultural / Island Folk | Solomon Islands\nHailing from Mungiki (Bellona)\, Solomon Islands\, Willie T is a dynamic singer-songwriter blending cultural storytelling with island folk soul. Performing in English\, Pijin\, and his mother tongue\, his music carries the rhythms\, harmonies\, and ancestral spirit of the Pacific.\nRooted in tradition yet alive with contemporary energy\, Willie T takes audiences on a sonic journey across the Moana. His performances celebrate language\, identity\, and connection – weaving together stories of land\, ocean\, and community. \nBasant Madhur Ensemble\nExperience the vibrant energy and timeless beauty of North Indian classical music with the Basant Madhur Ensemble.\nFeaturing Basant Madhur and Akhil Madhur on tabla\, alongside Sargam Madhur and Divya Khanolkar on sitar\, this dynamic quartet brings together exceptional artistry\, tradition and a lovely stage presence. Trained in the heritage of Hindustani classical music\, each musician is an accomplished performer in their own right. Together\, they invite their audience on a powerful and immersive musical journey. \nZORA\nZORA means ‘dawn’ or ‘blossom’. It represents our capacity to appreciate beauty and the invigorating sense of hope we are able to experience through the communion of living music – a music which here transcends cultural boundaries\, languages and time.\nThis incarnation of ZORA brings together four unique and evocative artists : Rasoul Abbasi on kamanche (Iran)\, Hanna Wiskari on saxophone (Sweden)\, Tui Mamaki on vocals (France/Bulgaria) and Basant Madhur on tabla (India). While interweaving traditional repertoire from their colourful musical heritage\, they explore parallels and differences – through bespoke arrangements with space for improvisation – and embody a kind of listening that comes with feeling honoured to be in collaboration. \nThe Afro Jazz Ensemble\nThe Afro Jazz Ensemble celebrates the meeting place between diverse African musical traditions and their close relatives in the Americas – jazz\, blues and gospel. Led by master musician Yaw Asumadu\, a former key member of the Pan African Orchestra\, the group draws on the unique melodies\, rhythms and harmonies of his home country Ghana and beyond. A multi-instrumentalist on traditional instruments\, Asumadu brings authenticity and vibrant energy to the ensemble’s sound.\nJoining him is a dynamic quartet drawn from his other projects\, AfroFunk and the Highlife 10-piece Ozi Ozaa: Paul Hoskin – drums\, Ben McNicoll – saxophone\, Tristan Hancock – guitar and Carlos Pla – bass.\nThe Afro Jazz Ensemble will have you out of your seat with irresistibly danceable grooves\, while their interplay and improvisations will have you mesmerised and uplifted
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/global-music-block-party-auckland-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Aotea Square
CATEGORIES:Global Music,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T223000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260206T021439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T200830Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid @ Titirangi Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:Sixteen years in\, Jennifer moves between worlds with ease. She was once described as having “irreverent puckish vim” in a mag. She plays Barb in Shane Meadows’ The Gallows Pole\, has opened for Pulp and John Cooper Clarke and performed for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art. She’s toured with Eliza Carthy for 18 months\, and in 2025\, took her songs to Aotearoa’s North Island to critical acclaim. \nRooted in archives and oral histories\, her work braids nineteenth century music with the present: teaching\, performing\, sharing\, researching\, advocating and supporting spaces for memory and making in the tradition. \nDoors open 7.30PM for an 8.00PM start.\nFloorsingers First half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/jennifer-reid-titirangi-folk-club/
LOCATION:Titirangi Folk Club\, Titirangi Beach Hall\, Titirangi Beach Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:English Folk,Trad Song
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260308T212623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Iron & Wine @ The Powerstation
DESCRIPTION:Known for his deeply burnished vocals\, keen melodic sensibility\, and introspective\, free-flowing lyrical point of view\, Iron & Wine is one of the preeminent artists and collaborators of the first wave of indie folk. Following his most recent EP release of covers\, Making Good Time – a collaboration with Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)\, and his 2024 full length album Light Verse\, Iron & Wine come to Australia & NZ off the back of a huge US tour with award-winning trio I’m With Her and Seattle favourites Band of Horses. \nFor more than a decade\, Iron & Wine has crafted a body of work spanning seven studio albums\, numerous EPs and singles\, each marked by atmospheric arrangements\, poetic storytelling\, and Sam Beam’s singular voice. From modest beginnings with The Creek Drank the Cradle\, through the rustic beauty of The Shepherd’s Dog\, the bold explorations of Kiss Each Other Clean and Ghost on Ghost\, to the reflective resonance of Beast Epic and the orchestral sweep of Light Verse\, Iron & Wine has earned acclaim for its capacity to move between the hushed and the grand with elegance and emotional clarity. \nIron & Wine will perform solo\, playing stripped back music from his expansive catalogue including songs from latest album Light Verse\, fan favourites from his collaborations with Calexico and I’m With Her\, and the cinematic gems such as the slow dance soundtrack from Twilight.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/iron-wine-the-powerstation/
LOCATION:Powerstation\, 33 Mount Eden Rd\, Grafton\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1023\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191703
CREATED:20260305T212049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T212049Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of Orpheus Return - Bulgarian Vocal Workshop with Tui Mamaki
DESCRIPTION:Bulgarian Vocal Workshop with Tui Mamaki \nFreshly returned from the homeland of that exquisite vocal music\, Medena Ensemble continues to integrate new repertoire towards a Full Circle Concert on 7 June 2026.  Ever wanted to sing with other women enamoured with Bulgarian Folklore? Join us for a day\, to learn “Mwri Tudoro\, Tudoro”\, a beautifully ornamented song from Rodopi Mountains. \nDate : Sunday 14th March\nTimes : 10am-4pm\nLocation: Birkenhead\nCost :  $125-175 (Pay As You Can) \nRegistration : tuimamaki@gmail.com / 021 155 55 82 \nTUi MAMAKi is a vocal performer\, vocal coach and director of ensembles\, born in France\, raised in Aotearoa. She can thank her musically adventurous parents for giving her a taste for sounds from far-away places. In following her voice\, she has travelled to Pay Basque\, India and Bulgaria to study traditional vocal techniques and repertoire. The integration of these tonal\, rhythmic and harmonic lineages\, are found in her original compositions\, and in her facilitation of workshops and ensembles. She led the Medena Ensemble through the World Choir Games and collaborations in Bulgaria\, and continues to offer workshops in communities\, festivals and establishments\, often taking traditional material into improvisational realms\, with a particular affinity for polyphony and interesting rhythms. Her flair for languages has developed her unique ear for nuance in vocal tone and its affect. Her multi-cultural heritage places her as a living bridge for vocal arts in today’s Aotearoa/NZ.  More www.tuimamaki.com
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/daughters-of-orpheus-return-bulgarian-vocal-workshop-with-tui-mamaki/
LOCATION:Birkenhead
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Trad Song,Workshop
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