Esther Swift explores ritual, connection, isolation, and the natural world in her performance with pedal harp and voice. A prolific, boldly innovative Scottish harpist, composer and singer, Esther works across genres as diverse as classical chamber music and free improvisation and writes for ensembles large and small. Having studied at Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Music School…

Due to heavy rain forecast it has been decided to cancel this concert. Apologies for any inconvenience! Formed in late 2020, Jukejoint is a Nelson band playing electric blues and old-school R & B, with a touch of Americana. Inspiration comes from such Blues legends as Jimmy Reed, Paul Butterfield, Bo Diddley, Junior Wells, Billy…

Tickets @ Eventfinda Expat Americana duo Tattletale Saints return home in March to celebrate the release of their new album, In the Summertime, out on March 3rd. On the 2023 release, Cy Winstanley (vocals/guitar) and Vanessa McGowan (vocals/bass) dive deep into old set lists, with fresh takes of everything from old country traditional s and…

Tickets @Humanitix Auckland singer-guitarist, blues musician and writer Tom Rodwell isn't as well known as he should be, unless you read the fine print on recordings by Coco Davis and Don McGlashan's last Lucky Stars. But his Wood & Waste is a delightful and sometimes dark journey from downbeat electric blues (Don't Be a Fugitive All Your Life)…

Tickets @ undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/19868/We-Mavericks-Live-In-Concert.utr Returning to Aotearoa this May, We Mavericks pack mighty punches, but bring songs to heal your scars. Featuring only a foot-stomping Kiwi and a small-town Australian, this troubadour duo make music that is more than the sum of its parts. They're every bit as dynamic as they look: Lindsay Martin’s masterful violin,…

Spin a Story, supported by NCC. Sunday 14th May 1pm til 4pm – story telling workshop at Fairfield House with Roger Sanders (who has just been travelling with Arts on Tour NZ with his amazing puppet show, Boy With Wings with Birdlife Theatre company) supported by Nikkie Karki. The workshop will lead to a show…

Your Heart of Gold"  is the hook, laden debut single from Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields from their forthcoming album, due for release in 2024. The song finds the duo trading verses over a bevy of acoustic instruments, where a golden sunset frames the troubadours out on the open road, nostalgia running deep between…

This two-day course is designed to give you the understanding and tools to deliver a balanced and powerful Thai Yoga Massage. Ideal for yoga practitioners, massage/beauty therapists, and anyone interested in learning massage for the first time. We will learn and apply a full 60-minute Thai Yoga Massage sequence utilizing yoga postures, passive stretching, acupressure,…

Local jazz trio Ampersand are offering up their flavour of jazz at Fairfield House.   The band consists of: Brett Holland (guitar and vocals), Fraser Campbell (bass) Tony Bowater (drums).   They perform a mix of vocal tunes and instrumental songs. For NZ Music Month they will be performing some original tunes, premiering two new…

This is a free introductory talk. Come along to discover the holistic healing potential of the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® for you and your loved ones. Hosted by Patricia Stowell and followed by a workshop on June 17/18 also hosted at Fairfield House. more information below: About Patricia & the workshop: I…

"I open the door, a cool wind blows in my face, and the sea smells better than ever. The sky is still grey, but the first rays of the sun are scattering on the horizon. I look forward to the new day..." Islands in the North Atlantic, like Tory Island - the Irish island of…