Leigh News & Events
THE PEACEKEEPERS (Sambora, PDigsss, Nicky Research all ‘Shapeshifter’) & K+LAB are teaming up for this summers funkiest, bassiest & funnest party at the Mighty Leigh Sawmill!
Come get amongst it.
The Peacekeepers
Always familiar faces on the NZ music scene, Shapeshifter’s P Digsss, Sambora and Nicky Research are The Peacekeepers. With their collective expertise and experience whether producing or performing, you will never leave the dance floor disappointed, witnessing a unique sound that moves the feet and the soul.
K+LAB
The mighty K+Lab has been relentlessly traversing the galaxy, looking for the deepest grooves, finally his funky mothership touches back down on our planet with his new album ‘The Booty Galactic’ An album that needs to be experienced at the highest possible volume with as much bass as you can find so we are throwing you a party to accomodate this.
TICKET HOLDERS ONLY from 730pm
PRE-SALES $15 at undertheradar
DOOR SALES $20 from 8pm if not sold out prior
Featuring the Westonians (Melbourne) with backing band AceTones(Auckland), support from Surrey Boudit (Auckland)
Selectors Kilmarnock Steve (Melbourne), Mighty Jabsco, Ash, spinning strictly vinyl!
TICKET HOLDERS ONLY from 8pm
PRE-SALES $15 at undertheradar
DOOR SALES $20 from 8pm
“SHADES” album release party
A gig to celebrate the release of Andy’s 3rd (and possibly last) solo album. Joined by a heap of great muso’s and friends playing new and old originals. Great excuse for a sunny Sunday afternoon session at at the mill with good people, cold beers, and dancing (if you want to)
Door sales $10 from 4pm
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
Matheson Bay bushwalk
SHORT WALK GUIDED BY BOTANNICAL EXPERT
Matheson Bay Reserve, Matheson Bay Tuesday 15thJanuary 2019, 10am-12 Noon
Meet end of Grand View Road Medium level of fitness and mobility required
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!
LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE
A night of young local acts – singer, guitarist Avya Grace
2 piece drums and vocals Only Blue
5 piece band Mangroves
SHUGGAH DOOM TOUR
This summer Soaked Oats are embarking on a 13 stop tour around Aotearoa, spreading their slinky sludge pop across our shores with a mixture of festival appearances and headline shows – and the Mill is stoked to be one!
The ‘Shuggah Doom Tour’ coincides with the announcement of a new Soaked Oats’ EP coming in early 2019 with the first single ‘Shuggah Doom’ set for release in January .
Soaked Oats have just stepped off the plane returning from a successful US tour where they travelled in excess of 10,000 miles in a 1980s RV to play 20 shows to the far reaches of the land of Milk & Honey. This is your chance to soak up the sonic fruits of their labour.
With support from the wonderful HA THE UNCLEAR
Ticket holders only from 8pm
Pre-sales $15 at undertheradar
Door sales $20 from 8pm
Rising from the dusty rinsed streets of Dunedin’s Scarfieville; Summer Thieves are a melting pot of Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Funk.
From humble beginnings, the band have built a large and incredibly loyal fan base and gained the support of Universal Music NZ for the release of their debut album, ‘Warped’.
“We’re just laid back guys who put on parties, we don’t take ourselves too seriously,” vocalist Jake Barton says “we want everyone to have a good time.”
PERFECT FOR THE MILL!
With support form EMBHER Mangawhai locals SOJØURN
Ticket holders only from 8pm
Pre-sales $20 at eventbrite
Door sales $30 from 8pm if not sold out prior
Join Warkworth Area Forest & Bird members on a walk from the Ti Point Wharf to the headland. Gather at the Ti Point Wharf carpark at 10.30am. Bring a picnic lunch. Wear good shoes as this track is rough in places.
Direct from his European Tour, Paul brings new songs to his live sets and a creative virtuousic energy that has kept him touring since 1973
“A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul”
“The most exiting Electro Acoustic Artist to visit our shores”
Good Morning News, Santa Monica
Ticket holders only from 8pm
Pre-sales $30 at undertheradar
Door sales $30 from 8pm
Turtlenecks and Dad Sandals
MAKO ROAD formed while at the University of Canterbury, Mako Road is a relaxed-indie outfit from Christchurch, New Zealand. Beginning as a covers band playing at University events and parties, the 4 boys eventually developed their own sound influenced by a range of genres, leading them to release 3 singles in 2017, and their debut EP ‘The Green Superintendent’ in early 2018. They like genie pants, denim, turtlenecks and dad sandals. MASAYA from Raglan NZ, a fresh homegrown funky train that never stops grooving. Mako Road
TICKET HOLDERS ONLY FROM 8:00PM
PRE-SALES: from $20: eventfinda.co.nz
DOOR SALES $30 if not sold out prior.
Stepping up to cover this date – we’re stoked to welcome ILLBAZ and Ethan James There’ll be some nice guests over the night too
DOOR SALES ONLY FROM 8pm
Returning to the Leigh Sawmill for their first show of 2019!
The band’s refreshed from travels, they’ve had their coffee, the roses have been smelt and everyone’s ready to bring the heat for a mighty mill round 2. Bring your best self and all the of friends that we can fit in the door. It’ll be bonkers.
Jon Toogood unplugs the Marshall stacks and dusts of his acoustic guitar.
2018 has been a loud one for Toogood, between recording, releasing and touring critic and fan-favourite album “Haja” with The Adults and celebrating thirty years of Shihad by touring Australasia with the boys! Now, freshly armed with yarns and tunes both young and old (spanning two Adults albums, three decades of Shihad and an undisclosed duration on this Planet of Sound), this is Toogood unplugged, unaccompanied and unmasked.
The awesome Leigh Summer Festival is on again – Feb 9th. Please spread the word & if you would like to have a market stall at this exciting summer event, please email expressions of interest to: leighsummerfestival@gmail.com
We are offering 3x3m stall spaces.
There will be live music, a varied & top quality market, delicious food including fish burgers, a real hangi, a bar, ice slide etc.
*Please note we are not looking for food or drink stalls, as the school will be covering these products.
For regular updates follow our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/leighsummerfestival
We look forward to seeing you all there.
70’s & 80’s FUNK DISCO SPECIAL EDITION
Dress up too cos you won’t get in the door if you’re not in theme… With a fantastic lineup to get you on that dance floor
The Haru Brothers (Lo Key & B.Haru) Sambro | Normski | Zane:Tee | Jay Dubs | Shane Hand | MC Stauny
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
For C.W. Stoneking the road continues to call and, following successful solo dates in Australia & The USA recently, C.W is returning to New Zealand stages in February for a limited series of solo performances.
Rumour has it C.W. Stoneking has been busy crafting songs for his full length album, his first since 2014’s ARIA Award winning, Gon’ Boogaloo.
Released in October 2014, Gon Boogaloo saw C.W. embark on multiple jaunts across Australia, the US and Europe with his band in tow.
Fans can expect songs old and new, favourites performed as never heard before and perhaps a few surprises too.
“Oozes energy, chemistry and a wild imagination. Its thoroughly charming.”
The Australian
“Immaculate, old-world musicianship.”
Rolling Stone
With special guest Arthur Ahbez
Ticket holders only from 7pm
Pre-sales $39.90 at banishedmusic
Door sales if not sold out prior – we’ll keep you posted
Their live set brings together elements of blues, funk, reggae and country. Playing throughout NZ and Aussie for over 10 years, sharing the stage with artists such as John Butler Trio, Tahuna Breaks, Thomas Oliver, LAB and many more. With sold out shows and headlining festivals, the guys have something special to share, with multiple releases lined up for 2019.
Phoenix Organics Presents: Merci Motel VOL 006
Featuring two of NZ’s radest Indie Rock & Roll and Psychadelic bands, The Leers and Daily J. Plus as usual – support from Merci Motel co-founder Mac Mylo.
Expect good times, good tunes and an even better cause – with 100% of ticket sales going to Sustainable Coastlines Charity!
Sustainable Coastlines are the hero’s who endeavour to enable people to clean up the coastlines and waterways us Kiwis love so much.
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.
