Christchurch Folk Music Club

Unsung hero reflects on 40 years of recording New Zealand music

Christchurch man Arnie van Bussel has been recording New Zealand music for 40 years. Jordan Luck calls him a legend. He’s worked with Flying Nun legends to chanting nuns. Now a pensioner, he’s still recording folk bands and death metallers.  Read more>>

 

The Christchurch Folk Music Club are piecing together the history of the club and the Canterbury Folk Festival. We look forward to uncovering new information about those that have shared the enjoyment of music before us and we welcome contributions, photos, programmes, reviews, articles, clippings etc.

To submit these or to contact the secretary please e-mail secretary@folkmusic.org.nz

The Folk Boom & Beyond By Phil Garland

Obituary – Brien Halpin By Tony Hale

Barry Davies By Tony Hale

A Collection of Photos from John Flynn

Folk Music Awards ’07

Folk Music Awards ’06

Irish Society Backdrop

The Irish Society Hall's Backdrop Showing an artistic talent few expected, commercial painter Nicky McMullan created this widely admired painted scene on canvas in late 1961 from his imagination. The castle does not exist but the skilful composition evokes mystique....

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