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.

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

WEST AUSTRALIA’S BEN CATLEY RETURNS

Exciting guitar playing, powerful vocals and huge feel-good energy

Ben is a captivating performer with some serious feel-good vibes and interesting guitar tricks. Throughout 2018, he took his music around Australia, UK, New Zealand and Singapore… appearing on festival lineups among the likes of Gorillaz, Ben Harper, London Grammar, King Gizzard and more.

After a successful run of shows all across the north island of New Zealand in 2018 and building a good Kiwi following, make sure you catch Ben’s infectiously high energy show that will be sure to leave you with a big smile on your face. Ben Catley stormed the NZ Spirit Festival main stage with a jaw dropping display of guitar wizardry & full power vocals – NZ Spirit Festival

Everyone is welcome to come and watch this fun event!

You can also participate by making your own raft.

(Enquire for the rules and entry conditions)

sawmill cafe

Returning back to Leigh on the back of an extensive sold out ‘Partly Cloudy’ Australian tour and 4 sold out shows in New Zealand, Michael Dunstan has made strong headway into 2019 with the release of the first two intricate pieces of the ‘New Normal’ EP; ‘The Unknown’ and ‘Two Weeks’.

On the back of Michael’s largest Australian tour to date in February 2019, late this March and April 2019 Dunstan returns back to beautiful New Zealand with a powerful third chapter. ‘New Normal’ is a stirring and dynamic journey, tugging at emotion and taking you elsewhere through pensive lyrics and delicate ambience. ‘New Normal’ is out everywhere February 8th 2019.

The Best of House Music, and Drum & Bass.

But this time with more DJ’s, more lighting and more music.

Last Decembers House and Techno gig sold out, so one local likely lad is putting on night No.2

Lineup to be announced soon. R18.

BRENDAN & ALISON TURNER

Rich Harmonies Reminiscent of Misted Appalachian Mountains

Their outstanding finger-style / bottle neck guitar, songs of down-trodden cowboys, dusty hearts and heartbreak Brendan & Alison Turner’s blues-driven country folk will appeal to fans of Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt and John Prine.
The duo are on a long and winding national tour in support of their debut vinyl LP Ghost of a Friend.

With special guest Tom Cunliffe

TICKET HOLDERS ONLY FROM 4:30pm

PRE-SALES: $20+ b.f  at undertheradar

DOOR SALES $25

The Sawmill New Era Party marks an exciting time of transition for the Leigh Sawmill Cafe, having recently undergone new management from 22 years of the Guinness brothers…

To capture it’s celebrated history and impact, ‘Sawblade’ the Leigh Sawmill Cafe Documentary is in production. All proceeds made by the Sawmill ‘New Era’ Fundraiser Party will be contributed towards making this film. We will be collecting footage on the night – pulling together a nostalgic line up w help from Base FM, a classic Sawmill guest list, and hosting a party like it’s 1996.

SPECIAL MUSICAL SHOWCASE of bands and selectors that have played at the mill over the last 20 years
Coordinated by Dylan C
ft. International Observer(UK)

Full lineup details in the next few weeks

Live installations and interactive acts, guest lighting & projections, locally produced feast & more….

TICKET HOLDERS ONLY FROM 3:00pm
PRE-SALES: $32 + b.f at: undertheradar 
DOOR SALES T.B.A