Wellington-based folk-americana band Butter Wouldn't Melt are thrilled to announce their upcoming album release tour in celebration of Where the roots grow deep, the first instalment of their highly anticipated two-part sophomore album. The tour will take them to thirteen destinations across Aotearoa, including the legendary Auckland Bluegrass Club. Finalists for the 2023 Best Folk ... Read more
Welcome to ScotStringNZ fiddle camp, a week-long camp (live in or commute) for fiddle and mixed instruments (eg cello, accordion, keyboard, recorder etc) with top instructors brought in from Scotland. Venue is Bella Rakha, a lovely retreat centre set in native bush in West Auckland. Numbers are deliberately kept small; there are classes for all ... Read more
Easter Monday – work off those hot cross buns and Easter Eggs with a song or two.
Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the NIX in Grey Lynn
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 and hear Scottish trad musicians Jenna Reid, Sarah Naylor & Grant McFarlane together with students of the annual ScotStringNZ traditional Scottish music school!
Last Sundays of the month are special at Dignan Street Community garden, and this one even more so! Join in for a live music with Moon Goose and a woodfired pizza feast from our fabulous pizza oven. MOON GOOSE PRESENTS "ISLAND" EP TOUR Aotearoa-based folk duo Moon Goose are excited to embark on their first ... Read more
Basant Madhur Ensemble consists of Basant Madhur & Akhil Madhur-Tabla, Sargam Madhur-Sitar, These musicians have all been trained in the traditional form of Indian Classical music and have been playing and performing both individually and together for many years. Together they present a unique musical experience for audiences. Individually and collectively the artists have received ... Read more
BUNKER HILL UNPLUGGED - Four songwriters presented by Micheal Young.
Nathan Boston, guitar player extraordinaire of White Chapel Jak fame, has teamed up with rising start Mema to form a new duo called Vai Mai Natana. Originally hailing from Samoa, Mema (Vaimoana Tumema Sesega) has an astounding, truly captivating voice that conveys a beautiful fragility but also soars with angelic power. From early teenage years, ... Read more
A different kind of night at the Bunker, Monday, April 28th. We will have two guest spots on the night. First half: Medena Ensemble singing traditional Bulgarian Folk songs. This is also a fundraiser for a trip to the old country. Second half: Jennifer Reid from the UK is a champion of the Industrial Revolution work ... Read more
For three decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been performing together - ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly unplugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK. Mark plays the blues like his life depends on it! His guitar is just about as expressive as his vocals and ... Read more