Nelson Science Society and Fairfield House have the pleasure of hosting an informative evening as part of Nelson's Tuku 21 Whakatū Heritage Month. Duncan Steel will talk about two remarkable members of the Atkinson family and their astronomical interests. Arthur Atkinson who built Fairfield House, observed the Transit of Venus in 1882 on a 4"…

Wellington’s ethereal dream-pop gems French for Rabbits are pairing up with Terrible Sons for a weekend away in the South Island. They will present their dreamy, perfectly-paired music to lucky…

Nelson resident Mary Glaisyer is old. Very old. Well 70 something, if you really want to know. And she likes telling stories. She’s always told them. It’s one her raison…

Following on from the 7 years of constant touring that fuelled the EP 'Traveller", Monty's first 2 years as a father have defied him to delve deeply into what slowing…

The BLACK MAGIK tour hits NZ this MAY Blues, Rock, Rock n Roll all the songs you know and love A must see show, featuring some of New Zealand's finest musicians performing original and cover songs from all the Blues Musicians you know and love. BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Nina Simone, Eric Clapton...…

(MBCT) 8-Week Course | Nelson | May 25 – July 13 Learn the life-changing tools of mindfulness meditation with cognitive skills to: Find calm, increase focus and reduce stress, to avoid burnout Increase self-care and resilience. Enhance self-compassion, moving away from rumination and self-criticism. Improve sleep, learn how to wind down and let go. MBCT…

Brave Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band will be touring, Caitlin Smith (piano and vocals), Lance McNicoll (guitar) and Steve Cournane (percussion and cymbals) a dream team performing jazz and folk music. Caitlin Smith's latest album ‘You Have Reached Your Destination’ creates a multisensory universe unto itself - Braille and a tactile labyrinth within the cover art,…

Winter is here, it's cold and dark. Here is a mid-winter tonic for the soul. This evening is for people who want to dance. Move to some great tunes, mark the longest night and herald the return of the sun. Braziers will burn and the scene will be set to delight the senses with an…

As the winter kicks into gear well proper this July, two of our nation's most charming acts are teaming up for a cute run of shows to warm the cockles of your hearts in the form of the Songwriters Soirèe. Bask in the candle-lit vibrancy and indie folk stylings of renowned Tāmaki Makaurau sweetheart Edward…

Recently returned to Aotearoa after two decades travelling the globe, Duncan Haynes is one of New Zealand’s finest jazz pianists. Having lived, performed and recorded in the UK, Europe, the USA and South America, he brings a wealth of experience and an international vision to his music. With a classical background in piano and cello,…

Good Habits are a UK alt-folk duo, telling stories and turning heads across the globe. Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, they create folk-infused songs that test the limits of their traditional instruments; maintaining folk roots of musical storytelling amongst their energetic, virtuosic playing. "The duo are musical tricksters..There's a rare emotional…