Up-dated 7.5.19
Paul Gilmour and friends as part of NZ Month at Elma Turner Library Wednesday 8th May. Heart-warming toe-tapping swing jazz you will know and love. 12.30 - 1.00pm. Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax St, Nelson. Ph. 545-8737. michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
Motueka Library: NZ Music Month Performance Wednesday 8th May. May is New Zealand Music Month - a time to celebrate our music, our musicians, our heritage and our creative spirit. During New Zealand Music Month we will be showcasing some of our local musical talent. Throughout May we will be hosting several musical events featuring students from Motueka High School. Come and listen to these young performers and enjoy our homegrown talent. Free. 1.30pm-2.00pm. Motueka Public Library 12 Pah St, Motueka. Ph. 03 528 1047 library@tasman.govt.nz
Kiss The Sky – NZDC
Thursday 9th May. The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) forges its stellar national and international reputation for powerful contemporary dance with Kiss The Sky, "a diverse magical experience" that "grabs your attention from start to finish" (DANZ). Artistic Director Shona McCullagh showcases an Asian-Pacific constellation of original dance, music, and design, reflecting on the themes of nature and time.
Kiss The Sky combines the high-octane physicality of Korean choreographer and composer KIM Jae Duk in his work Sigan; the vibrant aesthetic of New Zealand's Victoria Columbus in her world premiere work The Fibonacci; and expands into a triple bill for the May leg of the tour with the powerhouse choreography of renowned Stephanie Lake in the eccentric and imaginative If Never Was Now for "an evening of sensory indulgence" (Theatreview).
With exceptional ”versatility, virtuosity and artistry” from the high-calibre NZDC dancers and “excellence of the design and production teams” (NZ Herald) Kiss The Sky will leave you dreaming for more. www.nzdc.org.nz/kiss-the-sky/
07:30pm. Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. Tickets from Theatre Royal and TicketDirectph. 03 548 3840. tickets@theatreroyalnelson.co.nz
Off your rockers for New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library
Thursday 9th May. Off Your Rockers Choir is a singing group for persons aged 60 and over. They sing music of the Rock/Pop genre.
The group was formed in February 2009 so they celebrate the 10th anniversary this year. At present the membership numbers about 35 but they always welcome new members.
Over the years they have given performances for various service clubs, Retirement Homes, Age Concern, jointly with the children from Nelson Central School as well as staging their own concerts. The Musical Director is Jo Taylor.”
12.30 - 1.00pm. Elma Turner Library. 27 Halifax Street, Nelson. Contact Ph. 5458737
michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
Dayna Sanerivi-
Friday May 10th. Time- 7.30pm - Free entry
Dayna Sanerivi, sweet soul singer from Nelson NZ, In recent years she has enjoyed some great collaborations with the likes of SoulD, Zawa Jazz, Hori Buzz and The Nomad. Her album was a collaboration with legendary producer and multi-instrumentalist genius - Ben Lemi (Trinity Roots, French for Rabbits, Newtown Rocksteady). The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson.
NCMA's Lunchtime Series: Lissa Cowie & Mark Secker
Thursday 9th May. Lissa Cowie (cello) and Mark Secker (piano) are pleased to present a programme of Brahms, Part and Schumann. Programme:
Brahms Sonata in e minor Op 38 Allegro non troppo
Allegretto quasi Minuetto
Allegro
Arvo Part Spiegel im Spiegel
Schumann Fantasiestucke
Proudly supported by Nelson Pine Industries
1pm. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile Street, Nelson. $15 including service fees
Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 9477. music@ncma.nz
NZSA TOP OF THE SOUTH BRANCH AGM
Everyone is welcome to the New Zealand Society of Authors Top of the South branch AGM on Saturday 11 May at 2 pm (doors open 1.45 pm). The venue is the Hearing House, 354 Trafalgar Square, Nelson, on the west side of the cathedral.
The results of the 2019 Short Story Competition jointly sponsored by the branch and Page & Blackmore Booksellers will be announced, and prizes presented to the winning and shortlisted entrants if they are present.
The guest speaker will be crime writer Ray Berard, author of Inside the Black Horse. For more information, contact the branch secretary, Jean Gorman at jlgormanz@gmail.com
Nelson Festival of Shakespeare
11th May. The Suter Theatre, (Bridge St, Nsn)
Enjoy Shakespearean excerpts from Intermediate aged students, and senior student monologues. 9am – 12noon. Koha Entry. Supported by Nelson City Creative Communities
Bob Logg 111 & Labretta 'N Johnny
Saturday 11th May. Bob Logg 111 - One Man, guitar, party, dance, mess! Labretta 'N Johnny -
Ass whippin’, high kickin’, low down rockin’ an-a-reelin Rock 'n' Roll!
8.30pm. Mussel Inn Onekaka, Golden Bay. Cover charge will apply. Contact Ph. 035259241 haveabeer@musselinn.co.nz
Cara Bryant and Eva Secker as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library
Saturday 11th May. Cara and Eva are friends and classmates at Nelson Girl’s Prep and students of the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts where they learn violin from Juliet Ayre and study piano with Mary Ayre and Sarah Lewis. They play in the school orchestra with other prep and college friends and also the string group Schola Musica. Cara and Eva both passed their grade 5 performance violin last year with distinction and have been playing together as a violin duo since 2017. When they're not playing music together, they enjoy horse riding and looking after cats and their sibling pet rabbits.
Today they will be playing music by Vivaldi, Handel, Bartok, and Dvorak, accompanied by Eva's father, Adrian Secker.
1.00 - 1.30pm. Elma Turner Library 27 Halifax Street, Nelson Ph. 5458737 michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
Acoustic Routes Nelson - Concert
Sunday May 12. YAZA CAFE - 7:30pm - $12 at the door. Featuring: Pete Titchener (from Adelaide)
and supporting guest: Oliver Moffat (from Scotland)
Pete Titchener: Every now and again a performer comes out of their shell and displays a different side of their talent. Such is the case with Pete Titchener.
For many years he’s been seen on stages around the world with people like Colcannon, Maria Forde, Munro O’Callaghan Titchener and more recently the legend himself, Eric Bogle.
When Pete takes to the stage as a solo performer audiences can expect a well-balanced mix of self-penned, thoughtful and humorous songs mixed with dubious witty banter!
Oliver Moffat: Singer from Scotland whose music ranges from the very contemporary through to the wonderfully traditional. Oliver is travelling in New Zealand and we happened to find him - what a fabulous voice!
NCMA’s Celebration Series: Tom Rainey & Graham Wardrop
Sunday 12th May. Graham Wardrop - Guitar and vocals, Tom Rainey - Piano and Organ
Graham and Tom have been performing together for decades, often in larger groups and bands. For this intimate concert, the pair will perform a selection of their favourite music, including the hits of James Taylor, Graham's original compositions, and others gems such as Classical Gas and Cavatina, incorporating the magnificent timbres of the newly restored Cawthron Organ.
The Celebration Series is a new season of concerts produced by NCMA over the autumn and winter months. The concerts will be the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Audience members will be able to relax and enjoy performances featuring wonderful local and national musicians including Michael Houstoun, the NCMA Chamber Orchestra featuring Donald Armstrong and more.
Performances take place in the Nelson School of Music Auditorium, NCMA on the second Sunday of the month at 3.30pm from March until September 2019. 3.30pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile Street, Nelson.Adults $35 (plus service fees)
Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 9477. music@ncma.nz
Nelson Guitar Orchestra for New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library. Tuesday 14th May 2019
The Nelson Guitar orchestra is a group of classical guitar players who meet weekly to play music for pleasure. The programme today will feature a mix of styles both classical and Latin. 12.30 - 1.00pm
Elma Turner Library 27 Halifax Street, Nelson Contact Ph. 5458737 michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
Nelson Jazz with Rodger Fox
Tuesday 14th May. NZ Jazz legend Rodger Fox in concert with the best and the brightest of the Nelson Jazz scene. Supported by the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band and the NCMA Youth Jazz Orchestra, Rodger will hand-pick and present a programme that will feature Nelson Jazz musicians both fresh and seasoned. Bands may include: Nelson Jazz Club Big Band, Nelson Boys College Big Band, Nayland College Big Band, Motueka High School, Waimea High School Big Band
NCMA Youth Jazz Orchestra.
7.00pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Adults $30, Students/Children $10 (plus service fees). Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 5489477. music@ncma.nz
Live Poets
Thursday 16th May. Come recite a poem or just listen. 7.30pm. Mussel Inn Onekaka, Golden Bay
Gold Coin entry. Contact Ph. 035259241 haveabeer@musselinn.co.nz
NCMA's Lunchtime Series: Songs for Tomorrow
Thursday 16th May. Come and enjoy some contemporary music, listen to some inspiring songs from amazing young artists and see how much potential our region actually has to offer. Use your lunch break to get a break from your stress, leave your work aside for a moment and let yourself be inspired and energized by some fresh, young music from Nelson's young artists.
Proudly supported by Nelson Pine Industries. 1pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. 48 Nile Street, Nelson. $15 including service fees. Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 9477 . music@ncma.nz
Sand Mandala Exhibition
Chandrakirti Meditation Centre 289 Sunrise Valley Road, Upper Moutere, Nelson
We have authentic Tibetan Monks coming from all over New Zealand to create a Sand Mandala. The Mandala will be open to the public for viewing between 10am and 5pm, May 16th to 22th. Construction of sand mandalas transmits positive energies to the environment and to the people who view them and are believed to effect purification and healing.
Graeme James Live in Nelson
Friday 17th May. After a breakthrough year of international shows, one of New Zealand’s most streamed indie artists Graeme James returns to NZ to tour his Nettwerk label debut album The Long Way Home. The Long Way Home is an album that explores time and space through the motif of the journey. In keeping with the album title 2018 was a year of intense international travel for Graeme, relocating to Europe and racking up over 25,000kms on a highly successful 3 month North American tour. With over 20 million total streams on Spotify, his songs have travelled around the world before him helping sell out concerts around the globe.
His captivating live show features Graeme playing electric violin, guitar, bass, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica and percussion as he recreates his foot stomping tunes in real time with his famous loop pedal.
He’s finally home- but not for long! With his last NZ tour completely selling out you won’t want to miss the chance to see this award-winning artist live in Aotearoa.
“one of the most interesting songwriters on the current scene.” -Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)
“a positively masterful array of instrumental expertise coupled with knee-weakening velveteen vocals…” - Indie Shuffle (USA). 8pm Cafe open from 5pm. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. Early bird $16 General Admission $19. Tickets from eventfinda. Ph. 035487646
promo@theboathousenelson.co.nz
Graeme James Live in Nelson
Friday 17th May. After a breakthrough year of international shows, one of New Zealand’s most streamed indie artists Graeme James returns to NZ to tour his Nettwerk label debut album The Long Way Home. The Long Way Home is an album that explores time and space through the motif of the journey. In keeping with the album title 2018 was a year of intense international travel for Graeme, relocating to Europe and racking up over 25,000kms on a highly successful 3 month North American tour. With over 20 million total streams on Spotify, his songs have travelled around the world before him helping sell out concerts around the globe.
His captivating live show features Graeme playing electric violin, guitar, bass, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica and percussion as he recreates his foot stomping tunes in real time with his famous loop pedal.
He’s finally home- but not for long! With his last NZ tour completely selling out you won’t want to miss the chance to see this award-winning artist live in Aotearoa.
“one of the most interesting songwriters on the current scene.” -Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)
“a positively masterful array of instrumental expertise coupled with knee-weakening velveteen vocals…” - Indie Shuffle (USA). 8pm Cafe open from 5pm. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. Early bird $16 General Admission $19 Tickets from eventfinda. Contact Ph. 035487646
promo@theboathousenelson.co.nz
Lissa Cowie for New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library
Friday 17th May. Lissa was born in Scotland and emigrated to New Zealand at the age of 12. She has a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours from Auckland University, a Postgraduate Performance Diploma from The Royal Academy of Music in London and a LRAM Teaching Diploma. She has worked with various orchestras including the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, National Symphony Orchestra of Scotland, Scottish Festival Orchestra and Opera della Luna. Lissa also performed in string quartets, giving concerts in England, the Isle of Mann, Belgium and castles in Scotland. They provided background music at Clarence House (then the Queen Mother’s residence), at various events such as London Fashion Week and many weddings. Lissa taught cello and chamber music at the Junior Department of Royal Scottish Conservatoire and Jordanhill School.
Lissa now enjoys being part of the Top of the South’s vibrant music scene, playing with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra, Goya Ensemble and duo partnerships with Mark Secker and Blenheim pianist Marsha Stringer. She teaches cello privately and at various schools in Nelson.
12.30 - 1.00pm. Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson. Contact Ph. 5458737
michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
The Wairau Affray- a play in development
17th May. ‘I rather anticipate some difficulty with the Natives’... Captain Arthur Wakefield wrote in a letter to his brother Edward Gibbon Wakefield
This is a staged reading of a short play in development. About the ill-fated attempt by Nelson Colonists to confront Te Rauparaha and a party of his men at Tuamarina in 1843, in a dispute over ownership of the Wairau.
The first major armed clash between Maori and Pakeha in New Zealand, and a pivotal point in Nelson's early history, and indeed New Zealand race relations. With public Q and A afterwards.
Play written by Justin Eade, directed by Giles Burton, Featuring Cameron West, Nick Kemplen and Matt Lattin.
7-8:15pm. The Suter Theatre, Bridge St. $10 on door or $10 plus service charges to book a seat. Tickets from Eventfinda
Bad Sports: Mystery Night
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th. The Playhouse Theatre & Café, 171 Westdale Rd, Mapua. Ph: 03 540 2985. Ticket $20, plus $40 for two course buffet. Dinner from 615, Show from 8pm
Dancing till late after show. Sports are competitive, how far would you go to win? Would you lie, would you steal, would you kill! For someone at this sports award dinner their drive to win pushes them over the edge and leads them to the ultimate crime.
Barry and the Crumpets
Saturday 18th May. The Barry-Tones are Simon Carryer on banjo, Brendan Schenk on mandolin, and Donald James on cajon.
The Crumpettes are a loose confederation of scapegraces and ne'er-do-wells, providing occasional instrumental and vocal accompaniment.
Together, they are Barry and the Crumpets, a foot-stomping, barn-romping country dance extravagance. Old-time and folk classics, swampy blues, and breakneck bluegrass, all played toe-tapping fast and knee-slapping rowdy.
8pm. Mussel Inn Onekaka, Golden Bay. Cover charge will apply. Ph. 035259241
Inspire Modern Jive - Saturday Night Dance Parties
Until 16th November. Dance the night away with a wide range of fun, easy to dance to music, selected by Stefan. Start time: 7.30pm until 10.30/11. Cost: $10 for the whole night of entertainment
What to Bring: A plate to share (optional), A fun ready to dance attitude (not optional :P)
A drink bottle to stay hydrated. Correct change ($10)
Location: Imagine Theatre - 1 Woodland Avenue, Motueka. Modern Jive is a popular, easy to learn partner dance style. Due to the smooth and simple footwork, it can be danced to a diverse range of music from old classics to today hits. Modern Jive takes influence from many dance styles including: Jive, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom and Rock & Roll.
We also host dance classes on a Tuesday evening, for more information please visit our website.
Contact Ph. 021 475 026 nccsallyhallmark@gmail.com7.30-10.30pm Imagine Theatre - 1 woodland ave, Motueka. $10 pp - please bring correct change
Contact Ph. 0225056067 info@inspiredance.co.nz
Nelson Civic Choir & NSO present Carmina Burana and music by RV Williams
Sunday 19th May. Nelson Civic Choir & Nelson Symphony Orchestra present their first ever joint venture concert to bring you Carl Orff's iconic and glorious Carmina Burana, together with Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, and Antiphon from Five Mystical Songs'!
This historic concert marks the first time our long-established community choir and regional orchestra have collaborated fully to bring you a high-quality concert to add to Nelson's rich cultural repertoire. The choir and orchestra, with distinguished vocal soloists and instrumentalists, will perform under the baton of Nigel E. Weeks on Sunday May 19th at 2 pm.
Nelson College 67 Waimea Road, Nelson. $35, $15 students, plus fees
Tickets from Ticket Direct or NCMA ph. NCMA (03)548 9477.
My Name is Moana
Wednesday 22nd May. Water, ocean, moana, music – ‘My Name is Moana’ is an intimate 90-minute tribute to the ocean, led by celebrated singer/songwriter Moana Maniapoto, arts laureate and a 2016 inductee into the NZ Music Hall of Fame. Most recently, she has been honoured as a Distinguished Alumni 2019 of University of Auckland alongside William Pike, Dr Simon Talbot and John Bongard.
AOTNZ audiences loved Moana and her fellow musicians when they toured in 2017. Now by popular acclaim Moana, Trina and Paddy are back, this time with Cadzow on electric and acoustic guitar. In ‘My name is Moana’, through a mix of music, myth and personal anecdote, we discover and share our relationship to the Ocean - and to each other.
Tickets from Floral Affaire, HighStreet, Motueka (in early May) and door sales on the night
Presented by Motueka Music Group in association with Arts on Tour New Zealand
7.30pm. Chanel Arts Centre Cnr High Street North and Fearon Street, Motueka
Adults $25, High School Children $5. Tickets from Floral Affaire (Motueka) and Door Sales
Contact motuekamusicgroup@gmail.com
Motueka Library: Alpacas With Maracas - National Simultaneous Storytime
Wednesday 22nd May. Sing, dance and shake with maracas! Motueka Library and 1000 Books Before School invite you to celebrate reading and children’s literacy.
Join us for a fun interactive storytime! You'll be celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime alongside children from all over Australia and New Zealand by sharing Alpacas with Maracas written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove.
Macca and pal Al are the best of friends so when there is an opportunity to enter a talent contest together, they just can't resist. Celebrate reading and children's literacy with 1000 Books Before School and National Simultaneous Storytime. All welcome. Free.
11.00am. Motueka Public Library 12 Pah Street, Motueka.Contact Ph. 03 528 1047
library@tasman.govt.nz
NCMA's Lunchtime Series: Polly & The Minstrel
Thursday 23rd May. Siobhan Sweeney and Nathan Torvik are a longstanding duo from Nelson, NZ. Siobhan's heartfelt vocals and original song writing, together with Nate's sensitive guitar accompaniment and virtuosic instrumental abilities have endeared them to audiences around the country and abroad. Their 2019 lunchtime concert will feature Siobhan's original modern folk songs alongside favourites from their wide-ranging repertoire: anything from rootsy traditional folk and bluegrass flatpicking, to the baroque era, 80's pop and African grooves.
Deftly underpinned by Nate's multi-role guitar accompaniment: simultaneous chords, melody, bass and percussion. Siobhan and Nate's onstage chemistry and relaxed and unassuming delivery makes for a warm and engaging atmosphere.
Proudly supported by Nelson Pine Industries
1pm. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile Street, Nelson. $15 including service fees
Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 9477 . Contact Ph. 03 5489477
music@ncma.nz
Moana tours alongside sister Trina Maniapoto, Paddy Free & Cadzow Cossar…. 23rd May. The Playhouse Theatre & Café, 171 Westdale Rd, Mapua. Ph: 03 540 2985
Dinner from 6pm, Show from 8pm. $25 for show, Dinner alacarte menu. Eventfinda for presales. Songs haunt us. They remind us of where we’ve been and hint at where we are going… a bit like Ocean or Moana, that mysterious watery highway that connects our Pacific Islands and our people.
Chroma Chamber Choir present Cantate Domino Saturday May 25 @ 1:00 pm. Nelson Cathedral. Tickets $15 | Cash door sales only
Johnny Cash Tribute Night and Legends of Country
25th May. The Playhouse Theatre & Café, 171 Westdale Rd, Mapua. Ph: 03 540 2985. $20pp, Dinner from 6pm, Show starts at 8pm, $38 2 course gourmet buffet. The man in black returns to the Playhouse stage for a night of walking the line with a ring of fire! All of Johnny's biggest hits followed up by the amazing legends of country show., Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Merle Hagged and so so many more!!
NT Live Series 2019 - From Britain, to the World - At the Suter Theatre
Sunday 26th May-Monday 16th September. National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast world-class theatre to cinemas in the UK and internationally. NT LIVE: Antony & Cleopatra - 26th and 27th May
Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.
Sunday 2pm, Monday 6pm. Suter Theatre, in the Suter Art Gallery Complex, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson. Adults $25, Seniors/Children $20. Ratings to be confirmed
Tickets from State Cinemas Website - Suter Link ph. 03 5483885 ext 1.
Contact promotions@statecinemas.co.nz
Rural Mail for New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library
Sunday 26th May. Rural Mail guarantees a delivery of some great New Zealand ballads, songs and poems played and sung by experienced singers and instrumentalists. 2.00 - 2.30pm. Elma Turner Library 27 Halifax Street, Nelson. Contact Ph. 5458737 michelle.bryant@ncc.govt.nz
Adam McGrath
7.30pm Tickets- $18 + booking free via Undertheradar
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/9987/Adam-Mcgrath-Ragged-Ramble-Tour.utr
Adam McGrath, Lead singer and songwriter from mythical mongrel Christchurch folk/country band The Eastern, returns again to the state highways and byways of these long isles as part of his Autumn ‘Ragged Ramble’ Tour.
A folk singer in the truest, traditional sense but one who’s songs speak to the times we find ourselves in and the people with whom we share them with McGrath has a virtual lifetime spent on the road around NZ and everywhere beyond. He sees his job as to pick up the stories he finds, siphon them down to the bone and the heart and bring them around to the next place and the next. A people's player with a blue-collar work ethic McGrath treats any opportunity to play, big or small, as a gift which he intends to earn. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson.
The Witches of Eastwick
Wednesday 29th May-Saturday 1st June. Nelson College for Girls are proud to present their first musical in 8 years The Witches of Eastwick, a story of the power of collective female friendship.
When 3 disillusioned women living in a small-town wish for the man of their dreams, they get more than they bargain for in this hilarious, magical musical. with some show-stopping tunes that will have you dancing in the aisles and singing all the way home!!
7pm and 1:30pm Saturday. Theatre Royal 78 Rutherford St, Nelson. Adult $35, Student $25 plus service fees. Tickets from Theatre Royal or TicketDirectph. 03 5483840. tickets@theatreroyalnelson.co.nz
NCMA's Lunchtime Series: NCMA's Schola Musica
Thursday 30th May. NCMA's Schola Musica is a well-established string ensemble featuring Nelson's finest young string players. Join this talented group as they perform "Strings of Joy" featuring work by Mozart, Bartok, Gershwin and more.
Programme:
Mozart Divertimento in F KV138
Palladio. by Karl Jenkins
Vivaldi. Guitar Concerto 2nd mvt Largo.
Siboney by Ernesto Lecuona
Romanian Folk Dances. by Bela Bartok
Oblivion. by Piazzolla
My Love is a Red Red Rose. Trad
Someone to watch over me. By Gershwin
Celtic set
Blue Moon. by Richard Rodgers
Proudly supported by Nelson Pine Industries
1pm. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. 48 Nile Street, Nelson. $15 including service fees
Tickets from NCMA and TicketDirect ph. 03 548 9477 . Contact Ph. 03 5489477
music@ncma.nz
Ceol Aneas Traditional Irish Music Festival 2019
Friday 31st May-Monday 3rd June. Experience the very best in authentic traditional Irish music “the pure drop” with internationally acclaimed musicians at the Ceol Aneas Festival. Ceol Aneas pronounced (kee-ol an-ass) is Irish Gaelic for Music (Ceol) of the South.
"It's a great weekend as there’s no way you can separate the music from the ‘craic’ (fun)."
The Festival Highlight Concert will be starting at 7pm on Sunday and will feature an exciting line up of festival guests, including Eileen O'Brien (fiddle), Mary McNamara (concertina), Angela Usher (banjo), Dougal Adams (flute), Caleb Chia (guitar), Declan Simpson (fiddle) and Pat Higgins (whistle).
A Ceili Dance, with live musicians, will be held on Saturday from 7pm onwards and is fun for everyone.
Traditional Irish music ‘sessions' will be from 8 pm till late at venues around town. Highly regarded world-wide, the Ceol Aneas Festival attracts skilled musicians to Nelson and the sessions, with festival guests included, provide a lively atmosphere continuing on into the small hours. Free to enter. A singing session, focusing on Irish singing, welcoming all, family friendly and free to enter will be held on Saturday from 4 - 6 pm. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Ceili to be held at Trafalgar Hall (Old Folks' Hall), 67 Trafalgar St, Nelson
Showcase Concert - Adult $30, concession $20. Tickets from Ticket Direct, Nelson Centre for Musical Arts. Contact Ph. 027 687 5455 kara.dawson@gmail.com
Sarah Peacock.
31st May. 8pm. Tickets TBA. Sarh Peacock bridges gaps between Country, blues, Americana and Rock-n-Roll. Her music is raw, truth telling and fiercely unique. After completing two EP’s for Nashville label, American Roots Records, Peacock plans to release a full-length album on her own label in 2019. The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. promo@theboathousenelson.co.nz
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