Gig Guide

Top Southland entertainer, Lachie Hayes, is the latest performer to be confirmed for the 2024 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on Saturday 25 May. “I am really grateful to be performing at the Oyster Fest again this year. I have always loved the vibe of the festival and of course the kaimoana. I will be

Some significant names have gone on to the “great gig in the sky” over the past month. In no particular order, here we go. A chap who created his own distinctive sound with his guitar. Duanne Eddy passed away this week. Duane came to prominence in early 60’s American rock n roll with his distinctive

UPDATE: Organisers have made the decision to postpone the event till 2025. Get ready for Southland’s most Southland event, Rootstock ‘24: a paddock festival celebrating the humble swede, to be held April 20 from 12-6pm in a swede paddock on Wilson’s Fruit and Vege Farm. “Think swanndries and gumboot

Renowned New Zealand band SIX60 announces a landmark performance at the Civic Theatre in Invercargill on May 7, 2024, as part of their unique SIX60 Sessions tour. This series of intimate concerts across the country showcases acoustic versions of their greatest hits, connecting the band closely with

Summer Sounds Bluff moved to a new venue this year and the verdict after a very successful concert on Sunday was that it is a great change. Argyle Park was actually used as a venue for Summer Sounds Bluff many years ago but over the past few years the concert has taken place at the […]

The Summer Sounds Bluff Music Festival 2024 is back but will take place at a new venue this year on Sunday 21 January. Related: Proven Performers for New Summer Sounds Bluff Venue With the crowds who came to the event at the Gunpit each year increasing, the decision has been made to move the event [

Douce Ambiance is an ensemble founded by violinist Cathy Irons that embraces musical diversity and showcases the diversity of the violin. Douce Ambiance literally means Sweet Sounds. This ensemble are poised to captivate audiences with their warm tones and musicianship, during their upcoming nine-ce

The lineup for the Gibston Valley Concert in 2024 has been announced Prepare yourselves for an extraordinary evening of music featuring an incredible array of international artists. With dates and venues locked in, this event promises to be a highlight of New Zealand’s summer festival season. Taking