Leigh News & Events
December 2018 sees Auckland born, Nashville based Tattletale Saints return home, performing 13 intimate acoustic duo concerts around the country in support of the release of two new singles.
This tour marks a return to the acoustic duo sound that first introduced the Saints’ music to New Zealand audiences in 2012, earning them the Tui for Folk Album of The Year in 2014.
Cy Winstanley (guitar/vocals and APRA Silver Scroll nominee) and Vanessa McGowan (bass/vocals) have been based Stateside for the last 5 years, living and working alongside Nashville’s best. This time in Music City USA has brought a new depth of artistry and polish to their performances and songwriting.
Audiences can look forward to a mix of old and new songs, along with the band’s takes on classic country, pop and American songbook hits.
“..elements of folk, good old Appalachia style music, and a splash of country…well-written songs with stirring vocals.” No Depression Magazine
Join us to share in some Christmas Carols and stories.
Children’s Games, Children’s Prizes, Fire Truck, Santa.
Being your own picnic and drinks.
Sponsored by the Leigh Community Club.
BRINGING THE BEST OF HOUSE AND TECHNO TO THE SAWMILL FOR ONE NIGHT !
DJ’s from around the country playing strictly house and techno!
Doors Open: 9pm | *$10 Early Bird Tickets: eventfinder
$15 on the door before 11pm | $20 after 11pm | R18.
W.I.S.O. head out on the road for a series of dates in support of their E.P. ‘Round One due late Oct
In support/co-headline swap arrangement they are bringing the worldwide underground legends NEW TELEPATHICS to three of the shows, a powerhouse of intense groove, New Telepathics’ 12 piece line up is fronted by Darryn Harkness (Aotearoa), Nuel Nonsu (Nigeria), Phodiso (Botswana) and Sandy Mill (Aotearoa). With the rhythm and horn section’s featuring some of New Zealand’s finest musicians. They performed recently at SPLORE 2018.
DOORS 8pm ONSTAGE 9:30pm (Cafe closed 4-6pm for set up)
Ticket holders only from 8pm
$14 at undertheradar | More on the door.
Join us for a family friendly afternoon in the garden
With DIANNE MORGAN & THE JADE RIVER UKES
Stuff your face with Sawmill pizza and specials on some of our favourite local wine and beer
Help us clean up Leigh ready for the summer – organised by the Leigh Business Community.
Meet at 5pm in the Leigh Central Carpark.
Gloves and bags will be provided and safety vests (if you have your own, please bring them).
Everyone is warmly invited
Christmas Hamper Raffle Tickets on Sale, $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawn on the day
A small plate of finger food to share would be appreciated
The dynamic duo rides again! Join us for a great night of laughs and giggles.
Tim Shadbolt is New Zealand’s longest serving politician and is still mayor of Invercargill.
Gary McCormick is a surfer, poet and funny man and current host of the New Zealand wide More FM Breakfast show.
The funnest yarns you have heard in ages for your Christmas Party! We’ll be putting together a special dinner & show set menu too
Limited tickets
DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS from 6:00pm
SHOW ONLY from 8pm
ONSTAGE 8:30pm
*$30 show only tickets on sale at the bar from 23/11
Banjo-licious Bluegrass
The Pipis play a blend of contemporary and traditional hard driving bluegrass with solid instrumental chops and an engaging performance style that puts a smile on everyone’s face and infuses even the most dreadful of murder ballads with a sense of joy and energy.
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Community Market
- 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
- Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
- Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
FROM 8PM THE STREET WILL BE LIT UP.
DEEP JAZZ VIBES
Aldebaran, A red giant star, the eye of Taurus, and from the Arabic meaning ‘the follower’. Aldebaran band bring you jazz vibes resonating from deep space.
John Bell (vibes) is one of Australasia’s leading vibes players and has performed everywhere on earth from Berlins Bb club to Fukuokas New Combo jazz club.
Crystal Choi is one of the most compelling of the younger generation of improvising pianists. She has just returned from an extensive European tour with Princess Chelsea.
Steve Cournane (drums) a colleague of John Bell’s since the 1990s brings his 7 years of experience living and working as a musician in Latin America.
Cameron McArthur (bass) is one of New Zealand’s consistent purveyor of bass frequency cosmic waves.
Aldebaran perform original compositions that will radiate vibes from a new direction.
DOORS 4:30pm ONSTAGE 5:30pm | Ticket holders only from 4:30pm
*$14 at: www.undertheradar.co.nz| More on the door.
Come and witness one of New Zealand’s youngest professional magicians Mike Lindsay with his jam-packed 60min comedy magic spectacular.
Featuring live animals, plenty of audience participation and amazing magic suited for all ages!
Best to book a table, Mike’s shows are always busy 
A summer’s jaunt you say? A beachy bloody summer’s jaunt?
Why yes, with some of Auckland’s finest musical acts, namely
HA THE UNCLEAR an upbeat mish-mash of the finest independent music on offer
REB FOUNTAIN scintillating folk, country and rocking good times
DICTAPHONE BLUES (solo); original compositions performed acoustically by one of our finest musical storytellers
and RACING merchants of groove and hypnotic squall, joining the procession on Dec 30th at Leigh only. A show not to be missed.
DOORS 7:30pm | ONSTAGE from 8pm
*$30+ booking fee at tickettailor More on the door if not sold out prior
We are delighted to host a very sawmill New Years with facebook.com/TurnaroundDJs
Manuel Bundy | Submariner & Cian
It’s been a fair few years since we’ve had a Turnaround NYE – these nights are always legendary with good vibes and great tunes. And it wouldn’t be complete without the visual feast that the lovely Tom Bogdanowicz cooks up.
Ticket holders only from 8pm *$50 + booking fee at: www.undertheradar.co.nz or $50 cash at the bar
Bobby Brazuka Mukai & Jennifer Zeabringing the Latin sounds to to the mill this summer, lovely!
With support from Dj Andy JV
Ticket holders only from 8pm $20 cash on the door
Come and get loose with some of Auckland’s finest dance bands at your last summer stop before it’s back to the desk on Monday!
DUAL Coming off the back of 2017 Rhythm & Vines/Alps and a prime slot at Splore 2018, this electronic dance duo know how to get you moving.
With thumping drums and bass combined with soaring guitars and the frontman’s unmatched vocal energy, this is a late night act you don’t want to miss.Check out DUAL’s new single ‘Green Eyed’
THE LEERS are a New Zealand four piece exploring the depths of Indie Rock & Roll with subtle pickings of psychedelia and a healthy obsession for dynamic structure. Armed with swelling build-ups, catchy guitar pop melody, dynamically engaging structure and head bobbing riffs, The Leers are best enjoyed live, up close & personal.
GROOVE LAGOON Auckland space funk rock unit Groove Lagoon are diving into a sonic swamp of expressive guitar pyrotechnics, pulsing bass and soulful singing.
Ticket holders only from 8pm
Pre-sales *$15 at undertheradar
Door sales $20 from 8pm, if not sold out prior.
Light Up Leigh
- Scavenger Hunt & Face Painting (see events)
- Night market at beautiful Leigh Central, so you can shop with stunning views of the ocean. Market from 4pm until 8pm.
- Light Up Competition (see below)
- Places to eat;
– Leigh Bar: Light Up Leigh Special – Homemade soup, mulled wine and much more
– Leigh Eats
– Amaranto Pasta and Cucina Food truck
For more information please email Michelle on 1805michelle@gmail.com
Leigh Midwinter Swim
at Matheson Bay
Sunday 23rd June 2019 – meet at 10:15am to take the plunge.
