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Late Nite Fridays presents
Wayne Mason
Friday 26 May | 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Late Nite Fridays is a weekly music series featuring fresh sounds from Aotearoa.
Four Hands, Two Pianos, One Big Band
Wednesday 31 May | 7.30pm
Two acclaimed pianists to play two grand pianos on stage together with the Rodger Fox Big Band (RFBB).
Shenanigans
Thursday 1 June | 8.00pm
A foot-stompin', pint-raisin' good time with New Zealand's most accomplished and sought-after Irish bands.
Ben Wilcock
Friday 2 June | 8.00pm
Contemporary takes on jazz standards and original melodies, including impressive improvisations and refreshing arrangements of classics.
Trinity Roots
Saturday 3 June | 8.00pm
Aotearoa's award-winning slow burning funk and head-nodding reggae group Trinity Roots takes to the stage!
Sunday Strum
Sunday 4 June | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join in for a ukulele jam with the Ukulele Institute as part of the Festival. Drop by for a listen or join in.
Jackie Goes Diva Prime!
Sunday 4 June | 8.00pm
Jackie Clarke turns her powerhouse vocals, wicked humour and maverick entertaining skills to a standout selection of showstoppers.
An Evening with Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Friday 9 June | 7.00pm
Hear insights from Sir Dr Ashley Bloomfield about New Zealand's journey through the pandemic.
Paint and Pour: Women of Pumpkin Cottage
Sunday 25 June | 2.00pm - 4.00pm
An afternoon of painting to celebrate the women of Pumpkin Cottage.
Expressions Live! 2023
Tuesday 25 July | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts by performance students from Te Hōkī New Zealand School of Music.
Vintage Vibes: Valley Vintage and Retro Fair 2023
Sunday 13 August | 10.00am - 2.00pm
Get your fix of vintage and retro loveliness. Appilcations for stallholders now open.
Expressions Live! 2023
Tuesday 15 August | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts by performance students from Te Hōkī New Zealand School of Music.
Classical Expressions 2023
Ākarana Quartet
Monday 28 August | 7.30pm
An opportunity for audiences to celebrate intimate music making of the highest quality from world-class musicians.
Classical Expressions 2023
Wilma Smith and the Argyle Trio
Monday 11 September | 7.30pm
A wonderful musical experience that we’ll all remember and treasure.
Expressions Live! 2023
Tuesday 12 September | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts by performance students from Te Hōkī New Zealand School of Music.
Classical Expressions 2023
New Zealand Chamber Choir
Monday 9 October | 7.30pm
New Zealand's premier professional Chamber Choir.
Expressions Live! 2023
Tuesday 10 October | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts by performance students from Te Hōkī New Zealand School of Music.
The above descriptions of presentations are supplied by the individual promoters of events. The promoters reserve the right to alter the artists and content of these programmes.