Christchurch Folk Music Club

 

Welcome to the Christchurch Folk Music Club.

Live Music Lives Here

CONCERTS ON SUNDAY EVENINGS:

Doors open at 7.00pm. Performance starts 7.30pm

VENUE: Irish Society Hall
29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon
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The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

How do I get tickets to concerts?

In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.

On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.

PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle.Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.

Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes.
Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.

Folk music is ‘music which covers multiple genre music styles’. We vary the weekly concerts, giving variety for all age groups and music preferences.

The Folk club is an inclusive club made up of members, visitors & performers with a common appreciation and love of performing arts & music. Audiences are often prompted to participate throughout the concerts when appropriate. There is always the opportunity after concerts to interact with performers and discuss instrumental techniques, and a great social way to get to know members and performers alike.

The Club supports local musicians and groups, as well as facilitates many International Performing Artists throughout the year, many of whom are launching CDs or are renowned internationally for their particular chosen musical genre and expertise. We also facilitate occasional ‘open mic’ nights, allowing artists (both amateur and professional) to perform at the club while being supported by a professional Sound Technician & sound equipment. This is a wonderful experience for amateur musicians to gain microphone experience, and an excellent opportunity to share their music with an appreciative audience.

Concerts consist of two 50 min performances, split by a 20-minute break. Tea, Coffee & Cakes are available at halftime. Toilets on site.

We have reduced rates for music students with ID cards.

Club membership is a minimal fee, and entitles members to a $5.00 reduced weekly door charge, a copy of the ‘Hear-Ye’ newsletter, which is circulated regularly. The Hear -Ye, informs you of the upcoming weekly concerts, the performers’ music styles and backgrounds, entry fees, club activities, email reminders, and provides discount vouchers from Music Works.

The club is well established and has been running in Christchurch for 50 years by a committee of volunteer members. Please speak to a committee member if you have any questions/concerns if you think you might be interested in joining or becoming more involved in the club activities.

Please like our Facebook Page for reminders of upcoming concerts & musical events.

Also: like the ‘Kiwifolk’ Facebook page for regular updates on nationwide folk club concerts and musical events.

Come join in, feel welcome, meet new people with similar interests, and most of all…enjoy the music.



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Honouring Leonard Cohen
Honouring Leonard Cohen

13 October 2024
Features Andy Thompson (guitars and vocals) and Kristina Godfrey (vocals and percussion), they are joined by teacher and honoured folkie Mary Ruston, (keyboard) dynamic musical director of Jazzamatazz.

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David Evison – Here We Are
David Evison – Here We Are

20 October 2024
David Evison is a regular performer at Folk Club events, and a member of the Jamesons, a long-standing Christchurch band which plays every Tuesday night at the Bog Irish bar.
He will be joined by Steve Stern and Russell Gillies.

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Too Many Chiefs
Too Many Chiefs

3 November 2024
Three songwriters argue over headline billing, playing order, and whose shout it is, while talking about themselves and playing their self-selected ’Greatest Hits’.

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Enda Kenny
Enda Kenny

10 November 2024
Dublin-born folksinger Enda Kenny is one of Australia’s favourite festival performers.

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The Blue Sea Above
The Blue Sea Above

24 November 2024
The Blue Sea Above are fast becoming regulars in the Dunedin music scene. Their live shows combine energetic violin improvisation with solidly crafted and strongly melodic songwriting.

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Andrew Lockwood
Andrew Lockwood

23 February 2024
Andrew is a traveling journeyman and songwriter from the UK, performing acoustic originals alongside other artists’ work; sharing and celebrating the healing joy of music.

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Waimate Summer Folk Festival 2025
Waimate Summer Folk Festival 2025

6-9 February 2025
ur guests are Blue Sea Above, a duo comprising Dean Hollebon and Tom Bolton.Their work “combines energetic violin improvisation with solidly crafted and strongly melodic songwriting”. The beautiful classical/folk fusion sound created by these two talented musicians is a whole new experience, not to be missed.

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