Christchurch Folk Music Club
50th Weekend
Finding our folk at the Christchurch Folk Music Club’s 50th celebrations. Thank you Warren Watson for recording these wonderful memories.
Thank you to Tony Hale for selected captions
Morris Dancers
Barrie McDonald
Frank Povah
Sophia Bidwell and Russell Gillies
Vicki Smith and David Lloyd
Ian Costello Band
Fab Poetry
Early Hear-Ye Editors
Martingale
Eileen Marciana Reid
The Morris Band
Kay Reid Hudson
Liz Nicol
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Baby Marrow (Lyn de Groot)
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Slim Pickin’s
Ian Costello
Dueling Banjos
Sarah Lawrence
Sue Galvin
Charlie and the Band
Liz Nichol and Eileen Marciana Reid
Presidents Past and Present
Baby Marrow
Gary Elford with Paul Trenwith
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Marg Layton and John Hooker
All Kilted Up
Life Members
The three surviving Life members L-R Russell Gillies, Libby Stuart and Mike Long enjoying themselves and being appreciative of the weekend
Andy Thompson
Andy Thompson
Barry Smith
John Stafford
Kristina Godfrey
Lawrence Morritt
Liz Nicol
Manuka Hunnies
Marg Layton
Mary Cathrine Chetty of Baby Marrows
Peter Morgan
Rob Ferris
Roger Lusby
Rusell George
Sue with the original Rimu Rattlers posters
Tony Hale and Jon Hooker
Wayne Robinson
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Roger Lusby
Open Mic Night – 21 June
21 June 2026
We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all welcome. We encourage all levels – novice or expert – to hone performance skills in front of a sympathetic audience
You, Me, Everybody
28 June 2026
You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight, their new album inspired by the fleeting moment where one day ends and the next begins.
Christchurch Musicians Club
5 July 2026
It is with much pleasure and anticipation that on Sunday 5 July The Folk Club hosts our cousins
from The Christchurch Musician’s Club, to put on a musical variety performance showcasing a selection of local talent.
Matariki Folk Club Raid & Concert Weekend
10 – 12 July 2026
Let’s bring back the tradition! In the spirit of the old-school folk club raids, Dunedin Folk Club are thrilled to invite Christchurch Folk Music Club to join them for a special weekend of connection, music, and celebration this Matariki.
Here We Are
19 July 2026
“Here we are” is an assemblage of three local musicians who are strong supporters of the folk music ethic and who enjoy performing and entertaining people in that environment.
Russell Gillies – The Night of the Melomaniacs
9 August 2026
Russell Gillies is leading this group of passionate music lovers.
Expect to see and hear Lynne Hurley, Sophia Bidwell, Simon Musgrave and David Evison, all accomplished musicians based in Otautahi.
Sacred Harp Singing Workshop
16 August 2026
This workshop will briefly cover the history of the Sacred Harp tradition, as well as how the tradition is currently observed through weekly and annual singings.
Open Mic Night-July
26 July 2026
We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all welcome.
Kameleon
30 August 2026
With a new name, new energy, and some great new material, Kameleon are ready to share their love of music with a patiently waiting world.
Port Hillbillies
27 September 2026
Emerging from the shadows of the Port Hills, Christchurch. One American, Justin Rogers on mandolin, guitar and vocals, one Aussie Gary Elford on guitar, acoustic bass and vocals. They meet up with a six-toed Kiwi singer, banjo and guitar player Steve Stern to share their love of Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana music.