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.
Graham Wardrop
7 September 2025
Sharing songs, creativity and exceptional musicianship. Supporting Graham’s concert will be Alex Kilday.
Hobnail – with Support Act, Luca Joass
6 July 2025 Members $20 Non Members $25 Students (with ID) $5 Hobnail has played everywhere from Canada to Norfolk Island, Germany to Australia, Auckland to Gore, but never Vogelmorn!A terrible oversight that will be rectified on Saturday 5th October. They are 3-time...
Open Mic Night – 13 July 2025
13 July 2025
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.
Nick Jackman One-Man Band
20 July 2025
Nick Jackman is a multi-instrumentalist and one-man band based in Christchurch, with influences ranging from traditional Celtic folk to country, blues, punk rock and psychedelia.
Elizabeth Braggins
27 July 2025
Elizabeth is known internationally for her piano playing, singing and composition. Her self-titled album was a showcase of Christchurch and Wellington musicians which went on to become a finalist in the New Zealand Music Awards.
A Folky Night of Comedy, Music, and Shenanigans!
24 August 2025
Ready to laugh, enjoy a night of comedy! This is a benefit concert to raise funds for the 50th Canterbury Folk Festival to be held on Easter weekend 2026 (3-6 April 2026) .
Open Mic Night – 21 September 2025
21 September 2025
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.
Charlotte Yates + Show Pony
30 November 2025
One of our most potent songwriters’, Charlotte Yates, is a singer-songwriter with a decent sized catalogue of solo and collaborative work, including four poetry-to-song projects devoted to the work of James K Baxter, Hone Tuwhare, Witi Ihimaera & Katherine Mansfield.
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