UK Global folk duo Mishra visit Movespace in Auckland on their debut tour of Aotearoa Mishra are a global folk duo with strong roots in U.K folk, out of which they weave a tight web of intricate, Indian-influenced original music that defies definition and has brought them awards recognition since their formation in 2017. Kate […]

Sassafras is based in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Sassafras is a bluegrass band who pays homage to the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs era, but also enjoys pushing the edge of progressive Newgrass music as well. Their repertoire includes a range of musical styles including Ole-time, Country, Folk, Western […]

Mining the fertile common ground between bluegrass, early country music, and traditional mountain music, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee are torchbearers for dynamic, deeply grounded old time music. Their powerful harmony singing and energetic instrumentals have captivated audiences around the country and helped the band to win many awards including blue ribbons in the […]

Ang Kidd found her voice in the heat and light of Irish sessions, firstly at the legendary Dog’s Bollix in Auckland. She soon found a kindred spirit in Jo Taylor, and together with Jo, and with the ethereal Lou Hayes, formed Brazen, a band of three women, three voices. Later on, Ang moved to Wellington […]

Auckland's best new club is back for 2024. Lineup: Shindig Claire Robertson & Adam Ogle The Chia's All ages venue, 3 x acts.

Ministry of Folk is excited to present a sunset concert with Fables, Dave Alley and Hoop on the rooftop at Movespace. Fables are a musical ensemble from Auckland. Fronted by Jess Bailey and accompanied by a cast of many talents. Fables produce a gentle and heartfelt indie-folk sound which could warm even the coldest of […]

Kip Winter and Dave Wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue, blending superb, often hard-hitting original songs, stunning harmonies and musicianship with sometimes hilarious humour and tales of life on the road. Kip (vocals, accordion, guitar, flute) ​"simply has a voice to die for” (​ John Roffey, Maverick Magazine), whilst Dave (vocals, guitar and banjo) is […]

George Jackson is a Nashville-based fiddle player and the 2022 IBMA Instrumentalist Of The Year Momentum Award Winner, who performs as a band leader and fiddler for hire with artists such as The Jacob Jolliff Band, Jake Blount, Tall Poppy String Band, The Local Trio, Front Country, Peter Rowan, Missy Raines, Charm City Junction and […]

Join us for an intimate and enchanting evening as we gather for Fables return to the wine cellar, armed with the best of supports. Doors: 7pm Start time 7:30pm (sharp, it's a school night!) Tickets are limited, this show will have seating. The venue is wheelchair accessible. For wheelchair access please contact the venue or […]