Contemporary Nordic roots music, brought to life through violin, saxophones, flutes and bass clarinet - vibrant, expressive, and irresistibly groovy. Don't miss this dynamic Swedish/NZ trio as they are on a New Zealand tour! A playful yet masterful exchange of three distinct musical voices, each infused with its own unique style and colour. The music ... Read more
The Ministry of Folk is bringing some goodtime feelings to Whangateau in the guise of the indie folk band hoop. hoop have been going strength to strength, having just released a new single, “Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way” from their forthcoming EP to be released in December. hoop are a five-piece indie folk band ... Read more
New Zealand's premier folk duo combine with one of NZ's finest singer/songwriters to bring you a short series of intimate concerts, featuring favourite folk melodies, gypsy jazz, and a series of original compositions! After performing with Ms Lauryn Hill, Jordan Luck, and many other NZ artists, this is a rare chance to see Marika in ... Read more
Folk music legend Chris Priestley is bringing his Unsung Heroes show to Whangateau! The show, supported by full band consisting of the equally legendary Nigel Gavin, Cameron Bennett and Sonia Wilson, is also including a video component that illustrates this story-based show all about characters from New Zealand History. This show is going to be ... Read more
Our special guests this month are Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard. For more than four decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, part of that secret army of ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK, with delightful ... Read more
Siren Songs with Maggie Coco Journey through haunting ballads, tender lullabies, and captivating tales inspired by siren legends from around the world. Maggie Cocco weaves storytelling and song into an enchanting, family-friendly performance, revealing the beauty, mystery, and lessons hidden in these timeless sea-born myths.
Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways brings energy and emotion and sheer brilliant musicality to both original material and covers. They are currently touring their third album release “All night before the world began,” which has been described as a “Neil Gaiman-esque journey from love and vulnerability to the apocalypse.” Come and enjoy their delicious ... Read more
Inspired by songs that deliver on both melody and lyrics, WilkieMac will take you on a journey around the globe and spanning the centuries. Their repertoire will have you singing along, laughing out loud, tapping your feet; it will tug at the heartstrings, draw you along the path of whimsy, cast light into a corner, ... Read more
Join Rufous Whistler (AUS) as they celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated debut album, National Panic, at Whangateau Hall! “One of Australia’s most compelling new voices in modern folk music…” Countrytown AU ... One of Australia's finest songsters Post to Wire After debuting at #2 on the ARIA Country charts and being named ABC ... Read more
Donna Dean: ‘Forgotten Gems’ Tour, Te Ika-a-Māui, May 2025 Donna Dean has been writing songs most of her life, songs about setbacks, struggle and success. Honing her craft for decades and sharing her songs in far flung places, from Paihia to Prague, Te Kuiti to Texas and Corfu to Coromandel, Donna’s songs linger in the ... Read more
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
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