Chris has a passion for the stories from New Zealand's past, his knowledge of NZ's bygone eras is unequalled in the folk music world. With beautifully crafted songs of events and characters from a distant past his shows are renowned the length and breadth of New Zealand. His research for the songs has uncovered a […]
Donna Dean: ‘Forgotten Gems’ Tour, Te Ika-a-Māui, May 2025 Donna Dean has been writing songs most of her life, songs about setbacks, struggle and success. Honing her craft for decades and sharing her songs in far flung places, from Paihia to Prague, Te Kuiti to Texas and Corfu to Coromandel, Donna’s songs linger in the […]
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Session around the fire 7-10pm. No charge.
Donna Dean in concert with John Dodd and John Egenes Donna Dean has been writing songs most of her life, songs about setbacks, struggle and success. Honing her craft for decades and sharing her songs in far flung places, from Paihia to Prague, Te Kuiti to Texas and Corfu to Coromandel, Donna’s songs linger in […]
Trad Irish Session held at The Nix on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. BYO venue, all welcome
Prepare to be swept off your feet and into the roaring tides of adventure as the world’s most beloved sea shanty crew, The Longest Johns, make their long awaited voyage to New Zealand! This isn’t just any tour - this is a full-blown, barnacle-busting, all-hands-on-deck musical odyssey! For over a decade, this Bristol based band […]
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 […]
The Bitter Brothers are a five-piece band who spin tales of woe, darkness, death, and redemption through the idiom of home-spun original and traditional alternative folk music.Saddle up for a wild ride with The Bitter Brothers! From sorrowful laments to foot-stompin' fun, bitterness never sounded so sweet. Each member of The Bitter Brothers family brings […]
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Four songwriters presented by Micheal Young in an intimate setting.
Celebrate NZ Music Month the best way at Mt Albert Library! Acoustique Guitar Trio - Sasha Witten-Hannah, Leonard Matthews and Yolanda van de Bemd - will play original guitar instrumentals composed by Yolanda. The music can be described as contemporary classical, varying from meditative to energetic. In addition to this the group will play some […]
