Sam Buckingham performs at The Tuning Fork for the first time, celebrating her gorgeous new album BEAUTIFUL MACHINE. Described by Sam as "a love letter to myself, my body, the earth and all of humanity" the new album explores natural systems and the man made systems that interact with and interrupt them. "As we keep ... Read more
After more than a year abroad, Hearth returns home to Aotearoa celebrating their debut single “Not Gonna Leave You,” out May 20, 2026. Years in the making, this long-awaited release marks a new chapter, rising at last from the ashes. For their Tāmaki Makaurau stop, Hearth will be joined onstage by Clara van Wel and ... Read more
British country and indie-folk band Bear’s Den are coming to play their first ever headline shows in Aotearoa. They’ll perform at Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Tuesday 12 May and San Fran Wellington on Wednesday 13 May. Tickets go on sale this Thursday 26 March at midday Formed in London 2012, Bear’s Den have carved out ... Read more
Following the success of his 2025 Shade of Memory World Tour, Sina Bathaie returns with an expanded journey — the White Lotus World Tour — spanning over 30 countries and 70 cities, sharing his latest works and musical evolution. Sina Bathaie is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer celebrated for his authentic live sets and signature ... Read more
Acclaimed Irish band Beoga will make their long-awaited return to New Zealand in January 2026, performing two intimate headline shows in Auckland and Wellington. Known for their adventurous spirit and willingness to chart new musical territory, Beoga have redefined the possibilities of Irish traditional music. Their global reach was cemented through collaborations with Ed Sheeran on the record-breaking ÷ (Divide) album, including the smash ... Read more
With his unmistakable swagger, Stoneking moves effortlessly between the red dust of Alice Springs and the deep grooves of the American South. Drawing on a heady blend of vintage blues, New Orleans jazz, gospel, calypso, country and western kitsch, he conjures a sound that is both timeless and thrillingly original. Audiences can expect zombie shuffles, ... Read more
Tim Freedman is the lead singer, songwriter and pianist of legendary Australian folk rock group The Whitlams. He will perform the best of his renowned nine album repertoire with pedal steel and electric guitarist Ollie Thorpe. Since 2022 a reinvigorated Freedman has led The Whitlams in a resurgence, touring heavily and releasing two new albums “Sancho” (2022) and the Americana ... Read more
Melbourne’s alluring Folk Bitch Trio have announced their debut album release tour of New Zealand, playing headline shows in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. Now Would Be A Good Time, the debut album by Folk Bitch Trio, tells vivid, visceral stories. Their music sounds familiar, and it’s built on a foundation of the music they’ve loved ... Read more
Led by the captivating voice of Welsh songwriter Danni Davis, In The Shallows are bringing their lush, harmony-drenched indie-folk-pop sound to town this winter. With nearly 100 shows nationwide under their belt, including main stage festival slots and a sold-out hometown show filmed for Mood.live (JuiceTV), the band is hitting the road with a stellar new lineup and special guests on strings and ... Read more
Prepare to be swept off your feet and into the roaring tides of adventure as the world’s most beloved sea shanty crew, The Longest Johns, make their long awaited voyage to New Zealand! This isn’t just any tour - this is a full-blown, barnacle-busting, all-hands-on-deck musical odyssey! For over a decade, this Bristol based band ... Read more
Muireann Bradley is a 18 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal performing in New Zealand for the very first time in March! She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana. ... Read more
The ultimate “blues brother”, Eric Bibb is known and revered globally as a fiery singer- songwriter with true soul, grounded in the folk/blues tradition but with contemporary sensibilities. Testament to his endurance as one of the most relevant, leading bluesmen of our time, Eric’s most recent album, Ridin’ has received a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional Blues ... Read more