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>>

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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

Remembering Past President Ian Costello 9th June 2024

Jul 21, 2024

Close to our heart as regular performer and attendee at club concert's, his contribution on the committee of the folk Club, as well as time served as Club President. Ian was recognised as a hardworking and dedicated musician, that brought much happiness and toe...

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Inside the Hair tribe, 1972 – Rosa Shiels

Jul 21, 2024

I was a teenager with my head in the clouds and Dylan songs on my brain and guitar when I first heard this chorus on the radio: “Gliddy glub gloopy nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo/ Sabba sibby sabba nooby aba naba le le lo lo/ Tooby ooby wala nooby aba naba/ Early...

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Irish Society Backdrop

Jul 8, 2023

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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