Christchurch Folk Music Club
| President |
Steve Stern
All enquiries about booking gigs should be made to Steve. |
| Secretary |
Judi Smitheram
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| Treasurer |
Diana Hinterleitner
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| Committee |
If anyone wants anything raised at a Committee meeting, suggestions, bouquets or brickbats, let a committee member know. |
| Weekly E-News |
All correspondence and contributions to the weekly e-news or the website are gratefully welcomed and should be sent to secretary@folkmusic.org.nz
Christchurch Folk Music Club |
We need you and your support to continue to be your chosen venue for live music
Wanted Volunteers / Helpers, Friends and Supporters of live acoustic music to come forward and make yourself known.
We always need enthusiastic volunteers to help bring live music alive on Sunday nights.
People who wish to step up for roles on the committee, as well as volunteers that are available for supporting roles on concert nights and for other support roles e.g. photos, reviews, compere, help set up and pack down, social media, etc.
The committee is happy to share information and their experiences with you, sharing about the variety of roles.
Contact
President Steve on email president@folkmusic.org.nz
Secretary Judi on 027 454 3885 or email secretary@folkmusic.org.nz
Thank you for your support, we could not do what we do without it. We encourage you to join us in providing this amazing and much appreciated community asset that fosters live acoustic music.
Yujing Cui
4 October 2026
Originally from China, now settled in Christchurch / Ōtautahi, Yujing presents a musical journey between East and West, between traditional and modern, between the familiar and the faraway.
Liz Braggins
11 October 2026
‘Liz Braggins’ has been a familiar name on the Christchurch music scene. She has a unique style developed from many years of immersion in the music industry. Her highly original versions of well-known songs are an eclectic mix of genres highlighting her background in most musical styles.
Open Mic Night – October
18 October 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
Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard
1 November 2026
Acoustic indie music duo, Brenda and Mark, have been performing together for over 30 years, playing to audiences in Aotearoa NZ, Australia and the UK.
Celtic Caim – Pauline Vallance (Scotland) and Heather Innes
8 November 2026
Celtic Caim concerts have been described as “hauntingly beautiful harmony singing,” a capella and accompanied by clasarch, flute or bodhrán. An eclectic mix of Celtic songs, songs written by various songwriters, including Pauline & Heather, plus jigs or reels on flute and bodhrán to get your feet tapping!
Fingerpicking Delights XI
22 November 2026
Tony Hale welcomes you to the eleventh edition of this popular concert, which has the fun theme of ‘How many strings can a fingerpicker pick?’
2026 End of Year Christmas Function
6 December 2026 5:30 PM
The magic of Christmas is in the air. Join us for a festive evening of food, music, and fellowship!
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