Leigh News & Events
DANCE ’TIL YOUR LEGS DON’T WORK
We are fizzing about this New Years – it’ll be magical indeed!
Starting with some random Dj’s (nabbed from the band and avid locals) add the incredible beast that is BOSS CHRIST then another Dj interlude – and then BAM!!
Brace yourselves to cut loose and bring in the new year with the behemoth that is MAGIC FACTORY, when they’re all spent you can dance till your legs don’t work with the legend-ary Mr ROGER PERRY. Its gonna be a cracker
Facebook /bosstopia/ | /magicfactoryband | /roger.perry
*PRE-SALES $40: undertheradar.co.nz | AND AT THE BAR
Bryan Adams will bring his GET UP world tour to New Zealand early next year, taking in some of the country’s most iconic and picturesque outdoor summer venues.
Presented by Neptune Entertainment and The Breeze, the tour starts on January 2 at Matakana Country Park. Supporting artists are Kiwi legends Dave Dobbyn and Jordan Luck Band.
“We are back at our second home the Leigh Sawmill Cafe throwing a great summer gig”
Latinaotearoa and friends bringing the Latin vibes to Aotearoa as per the last 7 years.
Come join us.
Captain Festus McBoyle and his motley crew have been successfully infecting NZ for over 6 years.
Armed with cheeky humour and side splitting songs, this Madcap Troupe is more fun than a squirrel up ya’ jumper! Complete with trusty wife Miss Lucy Drawers, Ships rat Mr Cheese and strongman extraordinaire ‘The Great Ebeneza ’, the Captain offers a 1st class voyage into his weird and wonderful world.
Regularly compared to Monty Python, Spike Milligan and Benny Hill, this clever Vaudeville ensemble is a must see.
Flaunting Pantomime and Music hall origins, this lot manage to transcend both age and culture with ease. Family entertainment at its best……..Musical comedy at its finest……The Ultimate rotten entertainers!
ADULTS $10
KIDS (12yrs and under) $5
https://www.captainfestus.com/
Hopetoun Brown and the genius of Finn Scholes set sail for an ambitious tour of the Hauraki Gulf Islands aboard a wooden double-ended ketch!
Leigh Sawmill represents the North Island stop and locals will marvel and point as Ponsonby’s finest brass players row ashore in a tiny dinghy brimmed full of tubas, trombones, saxophones and a giant clarinet.
Dance the night away as this hot-forged trio parp and stomp into the warm summer evening. Sing along as Finn fires up the Leigh Sawmill grand piano while Tim and Nick go blue in the face blowing into their antique wind instruments!
We’re looking forward to this one!!
$20 presales at undertheradar.co.nz
$25 on the door
Coming straight from their engagement as a headline act at the Auckland Folk Festival, the Lonely Heartstring Band bring world class bluegrass excellence to Whangateau.
What people are saying about Lonely Heartstring Band:
“These are musicians of dynamic imagination and massive musical talent. However, the music on their album feels as comfortable as a pair of long-worn leather slippers. A fascinating debut.” – Tom Clarke, Elmore Magazine
“With George Clement’s soothing vocals leading the way, The Lonely Heartstring Band achieves one of the highest callings of music’s true purpose. – Gregory Victor, Parcbench”
“Original, effusive songs compose the bulk of the album, words bursting forth in staccatos of whimsy and rhyme.” – Donald Teplyske, Lonesome Road Review
Sonorous;
giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound
A boutique, 2 stage indoor/outdoor festival
First line-up announcement…
HERNAN CATTANEO
JAMES ZABIELA
DAVE SEAMAN
GUY MANTZUR
DICK JOHNSON
Sonorous is a scenic and boutique festival adventure, filled with pure house and techno, featuring multiple international heavyweights.
Accompanied by the legendary Levani Vosasi on live percussion.
WITH SUPPORT FROM SOCCER PRACTISE (NZ)
WITH LOCAL DJ’s BOBBY BRAZUKA, LUCAS DATT & CORYSCO
Dancing shoes required!
*$20 ON THE DOOR FROM 8PM
RACHEL LaFOND
AN EVENING WITH THE PIANO
Internationally-acclaimed American composer Rachel LaFond performs her original solo piano music, much of which was inspired and written in Aotearoa. Hear the stories and feel the magic behind this soulful, captivating piano music.
*$25 ON THE DOOR
ARO are a husband & wife soul-pop duo who are travelling the country sharing their stories in song. Having just completed a campground tour they are now bringing the vibes to Leigh Sawmill.
Harking to the incisive alt-pop of St. Vincent, the plaintive 60s-influenced melodies of Harry Nilsson, and the inventive vocal work of Kate Bush, The LOW LOW brings a buoyant, off-kilter approach to classic pop.
CALLUM GENTLEMAN
WITH ERNY BELLE & MICE ON STILTS
A Sunday hoolie / birthday goodbye gig
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
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
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
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.
