Christchurch Folk Music Club

Links

The following are a few links to other folk clubs, festivals, local musicians and supporters, or pages that we think might be of interest to other folkies.

If you would like to submit a link please email the webmistress.

We take no responsibility for the correctness or content of these websites. Please let us know if you find a broken or outdated link.

Ellen Barry & Paul Bacon
Ellen Barry & Paul Bacon

18 May 2025
These two artists first both brought their talents to The Open Mic stage at the club, where their ability stood out. We have been delighted to have Ellen and Paul as support acts at the club.
We look forward to a night where we experience more of their creativity, flair and their formula to bring us a night of awe inspiring music. We challenge you to support new local talent, as these two are!, Two young artists to watch as their careers develop.

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Sassafras
Sassafras

25 May 2025
The Sassafras Bluegrass Band invites you to a “HOOTENANNY”. What is a “HOOTENANNY”? It is a “banjo-brained hoedown-throwdown-don’t slow down until the cows come home!”

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Musicians Club Concert
Musicians Club Concert

8 June 2025
It is with much pleasure and anticipation that on Sunday 8 June 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.

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Martin Curtis & Graham Wardrop
Martin Curtis & Graham Wardrop

15 June 2025
Martin and Graham met in 1989 and formed a close friendship, a partnership that continues to this day. With Graham’s help in 1990 Martin recorded his 3rd album “The Daisy Patch”, which was a finalist in the New Zealand music awards. Since then, Graham has been an integral part of all of Martin’s albums – 10 in total, both as musician and latterly as the sound and recording engineer. They often perform together as a duo and thoroughly enjoy each other’s company.

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Thomas Loefke
Thomas Loefke

29 June 2025
Harp Music from the Celtic Northwest – concert with slideshow: Northern Isles Soundscapes

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Hobnail – with Support Act, Luca Joass
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...

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Open Mic Night – 13 July 2025
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.

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Nick Jackman One-Man Band
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.

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Elizabeth Braggins
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.

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