Leigh News & Events
SAVE THE DATE!! – JULY 28th – for the inaugural Leigh Midwinter Dance. Live band, late night supper, cash bar.
Single tickets @ $45 – limited to 150 guests
Contact Leigh Central 021 2460757 or enquiries@leighcentral.co.nz
Great North have escaped the smog-filled London streets for a mid-winter NZ tour.
They are joined by Tom Cunliffe and Reb Fountain.
Bring your friends/loved ones/enemies to an evening of folk music and stories about how much cheaper dairy products are in the UK.
*$15 pre-sales at eventbrite $20 on the door
An incredible voice and music that “defies categorization” (Rhythms Magazine), blending blues, r & b, soul and jazz effortlessly in her original compositions.
Toni’s new album “Deepest Water” skyrocketed to the #2 position on the Australian Blues and Roots Charts on release.
Toni’s touring band features the cream of Australian jazz and blues players, lifting this band to the international stage.
Don’t miss the masterful Hamish Stuart, Australia’s finest funk drummer, the mighty grooves of NZ’s own Hal Tupaea – bass, super stylish Roy Payne (from the Don Walker band) – guitar, and gorgeous lounge sounds from George Bibicos – keyboards.
$20 pre-sales at eventfinda.co.nz | $25 on the door
LBC Social AGM
AGM Meeting at 6:30pm with dinner following
Dinner provided but BYO drinks (let us know if you have any dietary requirements)
RSVP to heather@leighcentral.co.nz
GLASTONBURY
PART 1: An epic marvelously honest and beautifully shot account of the 3 day festival
Flashback to the great 80’s… with the most iconic hits played live!
We will send you back to the 80’s with it’s neon lights, big hair styles and crazy outfits.
But be prepared..you will dance all night!
We are playing songs from the most iconic and influential bands and artists of the 80`s live…
Michael Jackson, Prince, Wham, David Bowie, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics, Cameo and many many many more..
Warm up your dance moves, get your 80’s outfit out of the storage and join us for a great night!
PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED GUY & GAL!
*$10 early bird pre-sales at dashtickets.co.nz
TARANAKI’S SONS OF MISCHIEF & REVELRY!
Exponents of womble rock and funky hat folk, The Slacks will be venturing north to join forces with Auckland’s Grandfathers of ukulele funk, The Nukes.
Family friendly cabaret style show… a set each along with a combined finale… Nuke dem Slacks and Slacks for our Ukes!
Nukes Special announcement
Due to reasons many and varied, Snapper has chosen to step down in his role as Banjolele player, gravelly-voiced singer and raconteur of the band.
The Nukes have created a great legacy of original ukulele music and memorable shows, and though sad at this decision, Ben and Dave will look to create a new and potentially exciting chapter to add to this legacy. We hope that fans will embrace these changes.
So take this chance to see the 3 in one of their last concerts together!
DOORS OPEN: 4pm ONSTAGE: 5pm
*$20 Pre-Sales: eventfinda | Door sales $30
GLASTONBURY PART 2
An epic marvelously honest and beautifully shot account of the 3 day festival.
TARANAKI’S SONS OF MISCHIEF & REVELRY!
Exponents of womble rock and funky hat folk, The Slacks will be venturing north to join forces with Auckland’s Grandfathers of ukulele funk, The Nukes.
Family friendly cabaret style show… a set each along with a combined finale… Nuke dem Slacks and Slacks for our Ukes!
Nukes Special announcement
Due to reasons many and varied, Snapper has chosen to step down in his role as Banjolele player, gravelly-voiced singer and raconteur of the band.
The Nukes have created a great legacy of original ukulele music and memorable shows, and though sad at this decision, Ben and Dave will look to create a new and potentially exciting chapter to add to this legacy. We hope that fans will embrace these changes.
So take this chance to see the 3 in one of their last concerts together!
DOORS OPEN: 4pm ONSTAGE: 5pm
*$20 Pre-Sales: eventfinda | Door sales $30
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Surely needs no introduction! This one calls for a bit of dress up and a boogie afterwards – with our favourite Scotsman, Andy Turner playing tunes after the movie.
Ben Hurley. One of New Zealand’s best loved Stand up Comics takes the real comedy club experience to 12 legendary venues around New Zealand, and we’re one!
A big 2 hour comedy show with support from Sera Devcich and other guests.
Doors 8pm | onstage 930pm
BE SURE TO RING AND BOOK A TABLE after you purchase a ticket
*$27.50 pre-sales at eventfinda SOLD OUT | VERY LIMITED $30 door sales for standing/barstools/pews (first in first gets!)
Triple layer vocals and several stringy thingies are vigorously put to use by Pete and the Skiffy Rivets as they weave musical tales borrowed from bluegrass, folk, old timey, swing, and wherever. They are amusing and serious, happy and sad, tales of trains, radios, chains, white horses, elbow room, altitude, flowers, paintbrushes, daughters, lovers, bosses, memories, thunder storms, neon signs, too much gravy, too much coffee, dreams of wide open spaces and hearts we never won. The group is assembled from Holly Carrington, Sue Tearne and Pete Parnham on vocals, with Pete and Steve Gerrish animating the stringy thingies. All sung, plucked and strummed purely for your listening pleasure. Check out www.skiffyrivetsmusic.com and the Elbow Room CD.
Standard folk club evening. Doors open at 6:45pm. E-mail jenine@torkington.com for a floor spot. $10.00
INSPIRED BY TYHE LIFE & WORKS OF J DILLA.
A collaborative project between Henare Kaa & Tim Driver.
Born in the dirty south of New Zealand, the duo’s previous collaborative efforts include ahoribuzz and Soulsystem, as well as working individually at an international and national level with an expansive range of musical acts.
The duo combines modern digital sounds with analogue soul, bringing you the best of both worlds. With an intimidating range of styles, from delicate soul to intense electronica and everything in between.
DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm | ONSTAGE 8pm | *$10 on the door
$5 per person – create your own team.
Monday night is also $15 steak night.
Book a table by contacting Richard at the Leigh Bar or on 021 041 9242 or richard.ostmo.scott@gmail.com
TOURING HIS NEWLY RELEASED EP PARTLY CLOUDY
Characterised by warm soulful vocals, intricate fingerpicking, and up-beat foot stomping grooves, Michael’s dynamic live soundscape has stopped audiences in their tracks Australia wide in the last 12 months with sold out shows. Check him out Michael Dunstan
*$14 Pre-Sales at undertheradar | Door sales from 7:30pm
The Fish are excited to announce their new show – A Funk & Soul Revue. They’ll take you back to the funky, soul-drenched 70’s with ‘Fish versions of classics from Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Boney M & Kool & the Gang (to name just a few).
Dress in your funkiest, most soulful threads and come and join the party!
*$23 pre-sales at undertheradar More on the door if not sold out prior
Performing recent songs, along with plenty of gems from his sprawling back catalogue
Don McGlashan’s songs of love, landscape and mystery have taken snapshots of life in New Zealand for over three decades. By consistently challenging himself, he’s achieved that rare combination: wide appeal, and the respect of fellow artists. His effect on the Great New Zealand songbook is immeasurable.
*$35 pre-sales at eventfinda | More on the door if not sold out prior
The Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade would love the community to join us on the 15th September 2018 between 2pm – 4pm for an open day viewing @ The Leigh Fire Station.We will also be having a sausage sizzle and refreshments.
Hope to see you there.
An exciting new collaboration featuring:
Award-winning singer/songwriter Moana (Moana & the Tribe) and renowned electronica musician/producer Paddy Free (Pitch Black).
The duo made their international debut last year in a club deep inside the Arctic Circle (Finland), then on an outdoor stage in sweltering Taipei (Taiwan). Paddy and Moana are itching to break out some beats to kill off those winter blues.
“Whole Worlds Watching, Ūpokohue, Titokowaru” and more.
Songs from 5 albums that have taken Moana & the Tribe around the world and back again get the Paddy party make-over. AND Moana and Paddy perform a new song from the unreleased album ONO.
DOORS 8pm | ONSTAGE 9:30pm
*TICKETS LIMITED: $25 Pre-Sales at eventfinda | $30 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.
