Leigh News & Events

Oct
31
Mon
Folk Club Night with special guest Dave Flynn @ Whangateau Hall
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

About Dave Flynn: Celebrated by the New York Times for the “power and grittiness” of
his music, virtuoso guitarist and composer Dave Flynn is a musician to take note of.
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, he redefined orchestral music by creating the cross-genre
Irish Memory Orchestra: a “formidable collective of musicians.”

Nov
3
Thu
DON MCGLASHAN Bright November Morning Tour @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm

calendarDon McGlashan has been weaving his stories for the last four decades, with three solo albums – Warm Hand (2006), Marvellous Year (2009), and Lucky Stars (2015). His soaring gospel song ‘Bathe In The River’ (APRA Silver Scroll winner 2006) sung by Hollie Smith, has become one of the biggest New Zealand singles of all time and has recently had a resurgence via the te reo Māori version, ‘Kōrukutia’, released earlier in 2021.

McGlashan first stepped into the limelight as drummer and lead singer in the 80’s agit-punk outfit Blam Blam Blam, which produced a string of Top 20 singles and a well-loved album Luxury Length. Don’s hit song ‘Don’t Fight It, Marsha, It’s Bigger Than Both Of Us’ won Song Of The Year in the 1982 NZ Recording Industry Awards.

Next, McGlashan co-founded the acoustic duo, The Front Lawn, with Harry Sinclair. Combining theatre, songs and much humour, they found fans the world over, and their 1987 album Songs From The Front Lawn was the soundtrack for a generation of young Kiwis getting lost around Europe in their Kombi vans.

McGlashan’s place in the Great Aotearoa Songbook further solidified as, fronting The Mutton Birds, he created a string of now iconic Kiwi anthems including ‘Anchor Me’ (APRA Silver Scroll winner 1994), ‘Dominion Road’ (1992) and their inspired cover of The Formyula’s ‘Nature’ (1992).

Nov
25
Fri
RECITALS @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Nov 25 @ 7:30 pm

Recitals are hitting the road! Hot on the heels of their debut album Orbit I, the seven-piece will be hoisting their various instruments across the motu to tinker alongside some of their favourite musicians this November and December.

As well as visiting both of their home bases — Te Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington (with support from Womb and The Spectre Collective) and Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland (as part of Flying Nun’s mini festival, Beautiful Things, tickets via UTR) — Recitals will also making stops along the way in Leigh (with Randa) and Te Papa-i-Oea/Palmerston North (with Mystery Waitress and Bitch Whistle). They’ll also be taking their first group visit to the South Island, with shows in Ōhinehou/Lyttleton (with Hannah Everingham and Model Home) and Ōtepoti/Dunedin (with Night Lunch and Dale Kerrigan).

Jan
21
Sat
Pest Free Leigh Open Day @ Leigh Hall
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mar
31
Fri
GIN WIGMORE @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Mar 31 @ 8:30 pm

calendarMuch loved Los Angeles based, New Zealand singer-songwriter GIN WIGMORE is returning home for a five-date regional tour in March 2023.

Gin’s unmistakable raw and raspy powerhouse vocals will exhilarate fans with her rollicking stage presence and characteristic mix of pop, rock, blues and soul when she performs for her New Zealand fans next year.

All existing tickets remain valid without the need for exchange. Patrons unable or unwilling to attend the new dates can obtain a refund from the point of purchase. Refund requests are to be submitted prior to 5pm, Thursday 2 June.

Apr
1
Sat
GIN WIGMORE @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Apr 1 @ 8:30 pm

calendarMuch loved Los Angeles based, New Zealand singer-songwriter GIN WIGMORE is returning home for a five-date regional tour in March 2023.

Gin’s unmistakable raw and raspy powerhouse vocals will exhilarate fans with her rollicking stage presence and characteristic mix of pop, rock, blues and soul when she performs for her New Zealand fans next year.

All existing tickets remain valid without the need for exchange. Patrons unable or unwilling to attend the new dates can obtain a refund from the point of purchase. Refund requests are to be submitted prior to 5pm, Thursday 2 June.

Apr
29
Sat
White Chapel Jak @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Apr 29 @ 7:30 pm

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This is the 2023 Summer Party you’ll want to last forever! Aotearoa’s favourite cover band, White Chapel Jak, is hitting the road!
This is the 2023 Summer Party you’ll want to last forever! Aotearoa’s favourite cover band, White Chapel Jak, is hitting the road to heat up your summer! Musical sunshine, funshine and blazing soulful beats. Their unique blend of groove altered covers, anthemic originals that will have you belting your lungs out and an audience connection unlike any other. The core members Bonnie Hurunui (Lead Lady), Nathan Boston (Whaling Gat) and Dean Tinning (Viking Drummer) are joined by a host of this nations top musos, Brinnie Nepia (Bass), Saylene Ulberg (Keys, BV’s) Ocean Tinning (BV’s) which guarantees you endless singing, dancing, laughter and love….everything your classic Kiwi summer party should be about. Plus you can melt into the warmth of opening act Ocean Tinning with her stunningly beautiful voice. Don’t miss this young star on her rise to international stardom.
Make no mistakes, this is THE party of the summer and an exclusive opportunity to catch this one of a kind show so don’t hesitate to call your babysitters, text your friends, email your accom then book a ticket at your favourite North Island venue.
18 Feb – Smash Palace – Gisborne
4 Mar – Waihi Beach Hotel – Waihi Beach
11 Mar – Tuning Fork – Auckland
1 Apr – Butter Factory – Whangarei
22 Apr – Warkworth Town Hall – Warkworth
29 Apr – Leigh Sawmill Cafe – Leigh
6 May – Paraoa Brewing Co – Auckland
Grab your slice of endless summer with White Chapel Jak before it sells out … as they surely will yet again!!
Jun
25
Sun
Leigh Midwinter Swim 2023 @ Matheson Bay, Leigh
Jun 25 @ 10:15 pm

LEIGH ANNUAL MID WINTER SWIM
Meet at Matheson Bay at 10.15 am to take the plunge!

Leigh School – will be there with soup, bread and home baking for swimmers and spectators.
Leigh Preschool – Tea and Coffee will be available.
Leigh Waste Free Minimisation – will be there selling items they have made.
The Community Patrol.- will be present)
Pest Free Leigh – for traps and information

Midwinter swim

Midwinter swim participants

All, weather permitting

Bring your gold coins and support your local community – keep fit and healthy and have loads of fun.
Swim will be on come rain or shine
All ages, the youngest to our oldest in her nineties!!
Over 100 swimmers last year so let’s beat it again!!

Feb
27
Tue
What’s On ……
Feb 27 @ 11:13 pm – Feb 28 @ 12:13 am
Mar
21
Thu
Emily Pattullo’s Book Launch @ Foundation Gallery - Leigh
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Leigh Community Preschool Gala

Discover what’s under the sea at Leigh Community Preschool Gala
Leigh Preschool Gala will be an event filled day with magic, bouncy castles, raffles, pre-loved treasures, a photo booth and lots of marine life. Joy for all members of the family with gourmet food, a selection of drinks and live music.
Leigh Preschool is passionate about the marine environment and this year there will be a Marine Discovery Station with interactive displays and a touch tank. The Leigh Marine Laboratory and local artist have come together to create a beautiful under water environment.
Leigh Preschool Gala will be held on the 27th October, Labour weekend Sunday from 10am to 4pm at Leigh School Fields. The money raised will be used to upgrade Preschool’s outdoor space. 
For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2396867390527765/