Christchurch Folk Music Club

Waimate Summer Folk Festival 2025

 
    SAVE THE DATE A reminder to put Waitangi Weekend in your musical diaries. The Waimate Summer Folk Festival runs from 6/2/25 to 9/2/25. Our guests are Blue Sea Above, a duo comprising Dean Hollebon and Tom Bolton.Their work “combines energetic violin improvisation with solidly crafted and strongly melodic songwriting”. The beautiful classical/folk fusion sound created by these two talented musicians is a whole new experience, not to be missed.  

    Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm,

    VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking..

    How do I get tickets to concerts?

    In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.
    On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.

    PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle. Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
    Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.

    Honouring Leonard Cohen
    Honouring Leonard Cohen

    13 October 2024
    Features Andy Thompson (guitars and vocals) and Kristina Godfrey (vocals and percussion), they are joined by teacher and honoured folkie Mary Ruston, (keyboard) dynamic musical director of Jazzamatazz.

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    David Evison – Here We Are
    David Evison – Here We Are

    20 October 2024
    David Evison is a regular performer at Folk Club events, and a member of the Jamesons, a long-standing Christchurch band which plays every Tuesday night at the Bog Irish bar.
    He will be joined by Steve Stern and Russell Gillies.

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    Too Many Chiefs
    Too Many Chiefs

    3 November 2024
    Three songwriters argue over headline billing, playing order, and whose shout it is, while talking about themselves and playing their self-selected ’Greatest Hits’.

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    Enda Kenny
    Enda Kenny

    10 November 2024
    Dublin-born folksinger Enda Kenny is one of Australia’s favourite festival performers.

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    The Blue Sea Above
    The Blue Sea Above

    24 November 2024
    The Blue Sea Above are fast becoming regulars in the Dunedin music scene. Their live shows combine energetic violin improvisation with solidly crafted and strongly melodic songwriting.

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    Andrew Lockwood
    Andrew Lockwood

    23 February 2024
    Andrew is a traveling journeyman and songwriter from the UK, performing acoustic originals alongside other artists’ work; sharing and celebrating the healing joy of music.

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