Club night with Úna ní Fhlannagáin award winning harpist from Ireland. Úna is rooted in Irish traditional music, but also branches out into jazz, pop, and original composition. Collaborations include Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin, Emmy winner Fionnuala Flanagan, and the free jazz legend, Anthony Braxton. First half floor singers. Start time 7:00pm. Email to book tickets. whangateaufolk@gmail.com.
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Pomahaka-Tyne are a folk duo who perform traditional and contemporary songs and tunes from North-East England, Scotland, Ireland, America and beyond. Janet Thomson sings and plays guitar, alongside Helen Douglas who plays the Northumbrian Small Pipes and a variety of whistles. We are named, 'Pomahaka Tyne', after our home-town rivers.
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Nigel Gavin has been a guitarist and composer for over three decades and has taught both for two decades. He was a founder of Gitbox Rebellion, NZ's own Guitar Orchestra. For Nigel’s Music at Midday he will be joined by special guests to perform ‘4 Strings Sing.’ - a uke-centric music ensemble born out of ... Read more
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Drop in and enjoy an afternoon of live music from around the globe at the Grey Lynn Library Hall with the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra.
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Get ready to celebrate Onehunga’s incredible diversity with Music on the Mall, a free, family-friendly, multicultural street party. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere including multi-cultural stage performances, kids' entertainment, interactive workshops, and a bustling mix of community and retail stalls. Savour mouthwatering flavours from local eateries in a dedicated covered dining zone, perfect for ... Read more
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Immerse yourself at CultureFest. One day. One place. Endless experiences. Discover a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and tastes at our extraordinary festival. With over 100 captivating stalls, you'll embark on a global culinary journey, explore stunning arts and crafts, and indulge in unique fair trade goods. Unleash your senses: Savour the world: Delight your ... Read more
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Paul Brown has been agitating the Auckland folk scene for the past 15years since his arrival in Aotearoa.Hailing from Dundee in Scotland Paul has a vast store of Scottish urban working-class songs which he sings with great gusto at the slightest opportunity. Paul sings with his audience, not to them, so singing choruses is compulsory!So, ... Read more
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Regular club night at the bunker. Bring your songs and tunes to add to the list or just come to listen. $5 members, $8 non-members
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Rocky Bay Folk Club are thrilled to present ethnomusicologist and performer of 19th century Lancashire dialect and Victorian street ballads, Jennifer Reid. Folk music has lost its way, and people have lost track of their geographical heritage. The working classes made music as a provocation and this is a tradition Jennifer continues: think rousing songs ... Read more
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Aotearoa-based folk duo Moon Goose are excited to embark on their first tour in April 2025, bringing their debut EP On the Island, Where our Shadows Lie to audiences across the motu. The tour will showcase their enchanting blend of Celtic-inspired folk music, featuring both traditional songs from the British Isles and original compositions that celebrate nature, friendship, and ... Read more |
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Sean Kelly & The Super 8’s is a live Irish music concert played to the back-drop of Super 8 movies taken by Sean’s Dad, a cine-movie enthusiast, Seamus Kelly between 1958 & 1988. Sean Kelly arrived in Aotearoa in 1990 and it wasn’t long until he was engrossed in the burgeoning Irish music scene centred ... Read more
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Rochdale-born, Sheffield-based artist and actor Jennifer Reid performs Lancashire dialect and Victorian broadside ballads a cappella, continuing and honouring the Northern tradition of using music as a social provocation. She also clog dances – and may incorporate a wrestling belt into her stage wear. Jennifer Reid’s forthcoming album The Ballad of the Gatekeeper was recorded ... Read more
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7:30 p.m. NZ time, 8:30 a.m. Brit time, 07:30 UTC. Another chance to meet up with those around the country and around the world, and zoom in for an evening of music and song. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86445626633?pwd=bmhtTE9xOU15WjVSajZlelJkTTRvZz09 Meeting ID: 864 4562 6633 Passcode: 817884 |
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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 Whangateau Hall in Whangateau (near Matakana), where they will ... Read more
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Penni performs across many genres, but folk and acoustic blues are the well-spring she loves to return to. Expect contemporary folk, originals and acoustic blues, maybe some trad – in performances that wrap deceptively simple accompaniment around her heartfelt and wide-ranging vocals. For this performance she will be joined by guitarist Stan Jagger Floor singers first ... Read more
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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
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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
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Easter Monday – work off those hot cross buns and Easter Eggs with a song or two.
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Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the NIX in Grey Lynn
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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 |
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Come and hear Scottish trad musicians Jenna Reid, Sarah Naylor & Grant McFarlane together with students of the annual ScotStringNZ traditional Scottish music school! |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Miriam McCombe is a singer & songwriter originally from Somerset, UK. She's performed around Tāmaki Makaurau for the last 5 years, releasing her self-produced EP 'Weightless' in 2023. For the first time, Miriam will perform her music with a full band made up of friends and local indie music legends Tom Dennison, Callum Passells, Chelsea ... Read more
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