Flamenco NZ Presents: Fiesta de la Primavera A Celebration of Spring, New Beginnings, and the Joy of Life Flamenco NZ invites you to welcome the season of Spring with Fiesta de la Primavera — a vibrant, soul-stirring celebration of Spanish culture and artistry. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Flamenco dance, guitar, song, violin, percussion, ... Read more
Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel and the man who conquered the Niagara Falls in barrel, only to slip to an untimely death on an orange peel in Onehunga… Perhaps you’ve always assumed that the most compelling stories from the past come from somewhere else. Spoiler alert ... Read more
Music at Midday: John Olding & Steve Gerrish in the galleries of The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul. Winner of three New Zealand Music awards Paul Ubana Jones, born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul was playing ... Read more
Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky observations. His music covers a range of genres from folksy blues to jazzy ballads.
Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on it. His guitar is just about as expressive ... Read more
Tom Cunliffe brings Spit Out Your Gum to life in an intimate live performance at Pah Homestead. His fourth and most personal album to date, the record will unfold as a vivid, offbeat collection of songs rich with imagery, warmth, and humanity. Drawing on Cunliffe’s years of storytelling and finely honed craft, the evening will trace moments ... Read more
Join us for an free intimate acoustic concert with the enchanting duo of Helen Douglas and Janet Thomson. Helen brings a beautiful mix of whistles and the Northumbrian pipes, while Janet weaves in rich guitar lines and heartfelt vocals. Their set is a joyful blend of songs and lively instrumental tunes, travelling across the musical ... Read more
American Frank Diaz and Kiwi Deb Young joined their musical passion as Shootin’ in the Dark in 2022. Diaz, a vocalist and guitarist, works on the song arrangements and Young, a vocalist, works on the vocal/harmony arrangements and light percussion. Together they began to curate and perform a unique list of songs that fell into the ... Read more
Sarah Marlowe Spence is a singer songwriter with a varied repertoire. With a folk-classical voice, her music is at times a deep reflection on life and experience yet can include humorous narratives on failed relationships. Sarah has classical voice training and after a music paper at university, she started playing guitar and writing songs. Sarah ... Read more
Global strings - where Sitar meets Violin A spellbinding musical journey that celebrates the harmony between Indian classical and Western traditions. Join us for an unforgettable evening where strings and beats bridge cultures - featuring masterful performances on violin & sitar accompanied by the rhythmic grace of Tablas. This unique collaboration brings together exceptional artists: ... Read more
Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on ... Read more