Leigh News & Events

Mar
17
Sat
Hirepool Leigh Fishing Contest @ Leigh School
Mar 17 all-day
VILLETTE @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Mar 17 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 17th March | 9:30pm | $11*

VILLETTE

BaseFM in association with Madcap present VILLETTE
with support from a special guest + BaseFM Dj’s

Villette embarks on her first ever show at Leigh Sawmill. Expect a breathtaking live showcase of new and unreleased material from the talented wonder woman. Tickets are extremely limited.

https://www.facebook.com/iamvillette

*earlybird pre-sales | more on the door

Mar
23
Fri
DILLASTRATE @ LEIGH SAWMILL CAFE
Mar 23 @ 9:30 pm

DILLASTRATE

Inspired by the life and work of J Dilla – is a collaborative music project between Henare Kaa and Tim Driver

https://www.facebook.com/Dillastrate/

*$10 on the door

Mar
24
Sat
GREG JOHNSON @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Mar 24 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 24 March | 9:30pm | $45*

GREG JOHNSON

WITH SPECIAL GUEST BEN KING

An intimate, limited capacity seated show – performing new works and old gems

*$45 PRE-SALES | MORE ON THE DOOR

Mar
26
Mon
Club night with Donna Dean – award winning NZ songwriter. @ Whangateau Hall
Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm
Mar
31
Sat
SHAPESHIFTER @ Matakana Country Park
Mar 31 @ 4:00 pm

with Kora, Ladi6, Mr Carmack and Sunshine Sound

Apr
1
Sun
WHITE CHAPEL JAK @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm

Sunday 1 April | 5:30pm | $20*

WHITE CHAPEL JAK

A Sunday sing-a-long of an epic variety with our fave covers band

Doors open at 430pm – onstage at 530pm

whitechapeljak.com

*$20 pre-sales | $25 on the door

Apr
6
Fri
SKYSCRAPER STAN + OSKAR HERBIG @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 6 @ 9:30 pm

Friday 6 April | 9:30pm | $15*

SKYSCRAPER STAN + OSKAR HERBIG

Celebrating the release of Flag of Progress – the first single off their sophomore album.

https://www.facebook.com/skyscraperstan/

*$15 pre-sales | more on the door

Apr
7
Sat
THE HORRIBLES with BAD NEIGHBOURS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 7 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 7 April | 930pm | $10*

THE HORRIBLES
with BAD NEIGHBOURS

A night of non poodle rock n’ roll! and maybe a 50th birthday bash

https://www.facebook.com/The-Horribles-98414125818/

https://www.facebook.com/badneighboursbandnz/

* DOOR SALES ONLY

Apr
8
Sun
JUBILATION @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 8 @ 5:30 pm

Sunday 8 April | 5pm | $20*

JUBILATION

A 33 strong vocal super group singing soul, blues and country inspired gospel

http://jubilation.co.nz/

DOOR SALES ONLY be sure to book a table as they fill up fast!

*$15 unwaged | $20 waged | under 16’s free

Apr
12
Thu
Full concert with Daniel Champagne – guitar virtuoso from Australia @ Whangateau Hall
Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm
Apr
14
Sat
THOSE LETHALS The MILTONES @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 14 @ 9:30 pm

Saturday 14 April | 9:30pm | $10*

THOSE LETHALS
The MILTONES

Rock n’ Roll, folk SASS!

https://www.facebook.com/ThoseLethals/

https://www.themiltones.com/

*$10 pre-sales  available from the 26/3 | $15 on the door

Apr
15
Sun
CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 15 @ 5:30 pm
Carnivorous Plant Society at the Sawmill Cafe

Sunday 15 April | 5:30pm | $18*

CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY

Tell stories through both music and with custom-made animated projections guaranteed to melt your mind in the most pleasurable way!

https://www.facebook.com/carnivorousplantsociety/

*$18 pre-sales | $20 on the door

 

Apr
20
Fri
TIKI TAANE The one man band show *SOLD OUT* @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 20 @ 9:30 pm
Tiki Taane at the Sawmill Cafe    

Friday 20 April | 9:30pm | $25*

TIKI TAANE
The one man band show

With support from our favourite Dj DYLAN C. Tiki always sells out at the mill so be sure to get in quick

http://tikidub.com/

*$25 pre-sales at tikidub or at the bar | more on the door

Apr
22
Sun
THE TIMELINERS @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm
Timeliners at the Sawmill Cafe

Sunday 22 April | 5pm | $20*

THE TIMELINERS

Good ol ‘Boys playing good ol’ country n’ blues tunes

https://www.facebook.com/unrealtimeliners/

*$20 pre-sales | maybe more on the door

Apr
29
Sun
BART STENHOUSE @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Apr 29 @ 5:30 pm
Bart Stenhouse at the Sawmill Cafe

Sunday 29 April | 5:30pm | $22.50*

BART STENHOUSE

Solo Flamenco and Jazz guitar

https://bartstenhouse.com/event/2085997/457761743/bart-stenhouse-in-concert

*$22.50 pre-sales | $25 on the door

Apr
30
Mon
Club night with special guests Martha Louise and the Backseat Drivers @ Whangateau Hall
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm

Folk / country / blues from NZ

May
5
Sat
HOOP and KNOWN ASSOCIATES @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 5 @ 9:30 pm

Blues, rock and a healthy dose of alt-country

*$18 pre-sales | $20 on the door

May
6
Sun
BEN CATLEY @ Leigh sawmill cafe
May 6 @ 5:00 pm

Lively guitar playing, grooving footstomping and a huge, sweaty stage presence that will be sure to have you on your feet and grinning.

http://facebook.com/bencatleymusic/videos/749837108559333

*$10 on the door

May
13
Sun
Mother’s Day Piano Loveliness @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
May 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Visiting pianist Amy Cottingham playing some beautiful tunes to accompany your Mother’s Day dinner for an hour or so. $koha much appreciated.

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/