Leigh News & Events
Meet at Matheson Bay at 10.15am to take the plunge!
Sylvias Coffee Cart will be there with hot drinks and the Leigh Tennis Club with a sausage sizzle for swimmers and spectators. (weather permitting)
Come and support your locals, keep fit and healthy and have loads of fun.
Swim will be on come rain or shine!
We are delighted to have this very accomplished pianist back to the Sawmill to play our beautiful Bechstein Grand.
Amy was the pianist for the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra for 8 years, and the pianist for the Tulsa Signature Symphony for 5 years. She has also been featured at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame numerous times as a solo performer with her own show and as a guest on the Annual Keyboard Concert. Amy plays jazz, rags, tangos, improvisations and classical music.
For her full, extensive bio, check out www.amy.org
Diane Ponzio has been a Martin Guitar ambassador, performing and doing clinics and writing songs on her Martin since the 1980s. She travels the world spreading her music and love of Martin Guitars. In June she’s coming to perform songs from her deep back catalog and latest release “On the Inside.”
June club night is Monday the 25th. Door is $10, floor singers first half, doors open at 6:45.
Performing recent songs, along with plenty of gems from his sprawling back catalogue
Don McGlashan’s songs of love, landscape and mystery have taken snapshots of life in New Zealand for over three decades. By consistently challenging himself, he’s achieved that rare combination: wide appeal, and the respect of fellow artists. His effect on the Great New Zealand songbook is immeasurable.
*$35 pre-sales at eventfinda | More on the door if not sold out prior
Formed in 2016, Francis-Lee Duo consists of University of Auckland School of Music graduates, violinist Charlotte Francis and pianist Gemma Lee.
Both have gained individual successes in chamber music throughout New Zealand and overseas, and are quickly gaining recognition locally as an exciting upcoming chamber ensemble.
Programme:
Mozart Violin Sonata No. 35 in A major, K. 526 (1787) 23′
Selection of salon music composed/arranged by Kreisler 20′
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56 (1915) 9′
$20 on the door – please ring the cafe to book a tabl
This is always a great night!
We are stoked to host this showcase for our local young talent from Mahurangi College
Acts perform originals and covers – some future Tui winners in this bunch for sure
It’s R18 tho – so bring your mum – she’ll like it! $koha
4 legendary bands join forces for a night of soft and hard rock, covers and originals
Come along and bring your dancing shoes!
Tickets $10 on the door from 8pm
With LOST TRIBE AOTEAROA
A night of reggae, roots and good vibes with one of our favourite, definitely our most booked, bands and a talented new one too!
NOTE THE EARLY START TIME! Doors open 7pm onstage from 8pm
*$20 pre-sales at eventfinda $25 on the door
A.U.R.A is the solo project of New Zealand born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Albert Mikolaj.
Once stripped back acoustic guitar and vocals have organically evolved into grandiose sonic textures while maintaining the pastoral folk roots of his mindful songwriting.
A.U.R.A will be touring with his full band consisting of Holly Beals (of Joe Blossom), Ben Lemi (of Trinity Roots, French For Rabbits) and Samuel Austin.
Listen to the first single off the album G.I Wonder here: https://fanlink.to/E7N
Tickets $10 on the door
2 guitars, a cello, a saxophone and a cajon – coupled with Levi’s emotive lyrics, catchy melodies and beautiful harmonies.
Levi will be supported on the night by the amazingly talented Mema Wilda.
*$15 pre-sales at undertheradar.co.nz | $20 on the door
Leigh Midwinter Swim
Sunday 25th June 2023 – 10:15 am
Co Housing for Leigh
Friday 22nd July 2022
7 – 9 pm at Leigh Hall
Entry by gold coin koha
Enquiries to amanda.garland@gmail.co