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
Experience the magic of Jan Elliott in a captivating performance with her talented and experienced musicians Cadzow Cossar and Stephen Moody. They all sing! And you will too! Renowned for her ability to evoke vivid images of time and place, Jan weaves a rich tapestry of sound influenced early on by Joni Mitchell, G Nash, ... Read more
The Mollymawks are an acoustic guitar/vocals/violin duo from Aotearoa playing original songs and tunes with a Celtic flavour. The duo comprises of Al Baxter on vocals and guitar, and Emily Allen on fiddle. Al writes and performs in both the Mollymawks and the band Hoop who host the Ministry of Folk in Mount Eden. Emily ... Read more
Slow Water Band The Slow Water Band - combines the sounds of guitar, fiddle, whistles, bodhran, and vocals with a touch of Celtic magic. The band are all experienced musicians and have performed throughout New Zealand. Based on the North Shore, they play stirring music, of the type that might be heard in the pubs ... Read more
The next Ministry of Folk will be Saturday 8th November featuring Ben Chevasse, Hoop and Tweed. Tickets on sale soon. P.S. All three acts have new albums due for release between now and Xmas.
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Do you organise folk events? Would you like to? Come meet with other organisers in the folk scene of Auckland - let’s share ideas & strengthen the sector together. Please RSVP to folk@commonfolk.co.nz With huge thanks to Ockham Collective for use of The Nix for this event!
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Trad Irish Session held at The Nix on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. BYO venue, all welcome
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
New Zealand's premier folk duo combine with one of NZ's finest singer/songwriters to bring you a concert featuring favourite folk melodies, gypsy jazz, and a series of original compositions. After performing with Ms Lauryn Hill, Jordan Luck, and many other NZ artists, this is a rare chance to see Marika in an intimate duo show, ... Read more