Christchurch Folk Music Club

March 2024 Recap

Unity Concert – Honouring diversity within our community

March 24, 2024

Music knows no boundaries. It transcends language, culture, and borders, weaving its way into the very fabric of our existence.

Celtic Music Orchestra” & “A Feast of Celtica

March 17, 2024

Join with us to celebrate St Patrick’s Day away from the maddening crowds at the home of all things Irish in Canterbury. The Irish Society Hall.

Avoid the rush, book early.

We invite you to dress in green and immerse yourselves in a night of Irish Culture.

Suzanne Lynch, Elizabeth Braggins, Graham Wardrop

March 14, 2024

The newly formed trio of three fabulous musicians in their own right combining their immaculate skills make a powerful force of dynamism and listening pleasure for the audience. With 3-part harmonies a priority backed by top-class piano and guitar by Braggins and Wardrop, this is a must see.

The song choice ranges from some nostalgic toe tappers from Suzanne’s songbook, some jazzy numbers from Elizabeth’s and some originals and covers from Graham’s.
Suzanne’s voice has led her all over the world backing world famous musicians such as Cat Stevens and Mary Hopkins.

Elizabeth’s piano playing and her caramello voice are a firm favourite for Christchurch listeners and Graham’s guitar playing and his sensitive vocals are also in high demand around the country.

Please note that this is a Thursday night concert, this was a sell out last year so we know you will be keen to hear this trio again.

Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey

March 10, 2024

Dave Flynn is an award-winning Irish composer and musician, praised as
a “masterful guitarist” in Sing Out! Magazine.

In his show ‘Celtic Guitar Journey’ he presents beautiful guitar arrangements of Irish and Scottish traditional music, exploring the musical connections between these ‘Celtic’ countries. His programme goes through the history of Celtic music, from an ancient Irish battle march, to baroque-era harp music by Turlough O’Carolan, to 19th century reels and jigs and then some more modern compositions that he recorded on his acclaimed albums. There’s also some new Irish-style tunes composed in New Zealand which represent new kind of traditional Irish-Kiwi music.

“This event is kindly supported by Culture Ireland”

Good Habits

March 3, 2024

Highly sought-after, UK folk-fusion duo Good Habits return to Aotearoa for their extensive “Quarter-Life” Album Tour, from Jan 2024 through til late March!

After two years of the formative pandemic spent ‘happily stranded’ on tour in New Zealand, Good Habits return to their Antipodean second home for a mighty tour that includes WOMAD, Port Fairy Festival, and supporting Tiki Taane (Trio’s Garden Bar, Rarotonga), in anticipation of their new album release “Quarter-Life”, due out in May 2024.

Anna van Riel
Anna van Riel

3 August 2025
Celebrate the pre-launch of her 7th studio album as NZ singer-songwriter Anna van Riel joins the Christchurch Folk Club for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and audience participation.

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Graham Wardrop
Graham Wardrop

7 September 2025
Sharing songs, creativity and exceptional musicianship. Supporting Graham’s concert will be Alex Kilday.

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Muddy Mama’s Blues Band
Muddy Mama’s Blues Band

21 September 2025
A Christchurch band made up of some of the best blues musicians around, and led by the inimitable Judi Smitheram – Mama Judi with her powerful bluesy vocals bringing the magic, with support from the epic keys talent of Mary Ruston, with bass and groove being driven by Tim, drums from the consistent Lynden, and the saxophone and harmonica (shout out to Davey Backyard!) in the mix.

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Open Mic Night – 28 September 2025
Open Mic Night – 28 September 2025

28 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.

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Fingerpicking Delights X
Fingerpicking Delights X

23 November 2025
Jon Hooker will be the featured artist at this year’s FP Delights concert, which is also celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

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Charlotte Yates + Show Pony
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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