Common Folk

  • Club Night – Spring Theme

    The Bunker

    Bring in the change of season with songs of green shoots. Members $5 non-members $8.

    $8
  • Organising Live Gigs 101

    Gribblehirst Community Hub 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand

    Ever wanted to put on your own show? "Book it yourself" will give you the tools to make this happen. Women About Sound is hosting a workshop on the ins and outs of organising a live gig. A 101 starter guide on what is involved Practical element where we will get you to plan your ... Read more

    $10
  • Irish Set Dancing

    Irish Set Dancing

    Auckland Irish Club Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

    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

    Free
  • Benjamin Preston @ Rafters

    Rafters Music Club 1a Ponsonby Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Benjamin Preston grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau and spent nearly three decades overseas, where he discovered Americana and bluegrass while living in Texas. Since then, he has immersed himself in mandolin, guitar, singing and performing—learning by doing and fortunate to play with many musicians in both the US and New Zealand. He is a member ... Read more

    $10
  • Nicola Mitchell @ Mt Eden Village Centre

    Mt Eden Village Centre 449 Mount Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

    Nicola Mitchell (Waikato Tainui, Maniapoto) blends folky country sounds with storytelling that captivates audiences across Aotearoa. Winner of the 2025 Country Music Honour for Songwriting with her song Wā/Time - also the first song in the finals in the history of the awards with reo Māori in it. She is one-half of the Tūī and ... Read more

    $45
  • Waiata sing-a-long and kanikani night

    Rocketman 10 Roukai Lane, Auckland, New Zealand

    Rawiri, Lox and Junglebird jazz band to host a joyful te wiki o te reo māori celebration. Sing well known waiata with a live jazz band, while sipping cocktails. Enjoy Rawiri's family recipe fry bread, show off your poi skills, weave some harakeke and sing your heart out. Prize for the best pair at tī ... Read more

  • Learn to Waiata

    Mt Albert Library 84 St Lukes Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Ōwairaka whānau, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to embrace waiata here at your local whare pukapuka (library). Join the wonderful vocal coach, Hinekoia, as she shares her passion for waiata and te ao Māori with us for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Limited spaces available. Saturday 20 September, 11.30am - 12.30pm.Sign up ... Read more

  • Fire in the Mountain

    The Bunker

    Session around the fire 7-10pm. Last one for 2025! No charge.

  • WilkieMac

    The Bunker

    Lynne Wilkins and Michael MacKinnon. Raglan-based duo whose harmonies embrace trad to contemporary. Floor singers first half. Members $5 non-members $8.

    $8