Leigh News & Events
Folk / country / blues from NZ
Blues, rock and a healthy dose of alt-country
*$18 pre-sales | $20 on the door
Lively guitar playing, grooving footstomping and a huge, sweaty stage presence that will be sure to have you on your feet and grinning.
http://facebook.com/bencatleymusic/videos/749837108559333
*$10 on the door
Visiting pianist Amy Cottingham playing some beautiful tunes to accompany your Mother’s Day dinner for an hour or so. $koha much appreciated.
The annual quiz series is back
Prizes on the night + 1/2 each nights prize pool is accumulated and gets donated to a local community group, of the series winners choice
max 6 per team $5pp
Come and shake your booty to some High-energy West African inspired music and dance, featuring Wala Drum and Dance esemble.
*$20 on the door
With support from Andy James – come and enjoy a bit of indie/folk sunshine
*$20 at eventfinda or on the door
Great songs from the American Songbook
With a touch of jazz to wine and dine by
Celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac with pro 5 piece band The Fleetwoods. Playing 2 big sets with tunes from Peter Green era right up to 80s Stevie Nicks.
Not to be missed!
*PRE-SALES SOLD OUT!
Limited door sales $25 from 8pm on the night
Great songs from the American Songbook
With a touch of jazz to wine and dine by
Experience another side of Paul Ubana Jones where he explores his early influences and how they shaped his unique style.
NZ blues at its finest
Meet at Matheson Bay at 10.15am to take the plunge!
Sylvias Coffee Cart will be there with hot drinks and the Leigh Tennis Club with a sausage sizzle for swimmers and spectators. (weather permitting)
Come and support your locals, keep fit and healthy and have loads of fun.
Swim will be on come rain or shine!
Dont Let Them Lock You Up
HOPETOUN BROWN are joined by their super-stellar special guest Finn Scholes and also welcome Sophie Burbery, Al Deverick, Steve Abel and the outstanding percussion of Isaac Chadderton of Weird Together and Lord Echo fame.
The annual quiz series is back
Prizes on the night + 1/2 each nights prize pool is accumulated and gets donated to a local community group, of the series winners choice
max 6 per team $5pp
Come celebrate 120 Years of Whangateau Hall. Pot Luck dinner, bring a plate, and BYO drinks. Join us for a fun social evening with reminiscences from long time residents, and more. All welcome!!
We are delighted to have this very accomplished pianist back to the Sawmill to play our beautiful Bechstein Grand.
Amy was the pianist for the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra for 8 years, and the pianist for the Tulsa Signature Symphony for 5 years. She has also been featured at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame numerous times as a solo performer with her own show and as a guest on the Annual Keyboard Concert. Amy plays jazz, rags, tangos, improvisations and classical music.
For her full, extensive bio, check out www.amy.org
Diane Ponzio has been a Martin Guitar ambassador, performing and doing clinics and writing songs on her Martin since the 1980s. She travels the world spreading her music and love of Martin Guitars. In June she’s coming to perform songs from her deep back catalog and latest release “On the Inside.”
June club night is Monday the 25th. Door is $10, floor singers first half, doors open at 6:45.
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
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!
ADULTS $10 KIDS $5
Brought to you by Ed and Rapley, and the letter C
Come talk shit, dance away your winter blues and get dressed up
*prizes for most creative costumes
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.
