Wednesday 28th July Get ready to journey into the space, the pause, the gap found thru dance. Please come around 6:45 so we can all begin together at 7pm. We will complete the journey with a unique and powerful "gong bath". Since the age of 17, which is quite a few years ago now, Rebecca has been joyfully sharing that which has inspired her life. For decades she has been teaching dance, yoga, movement and meditation in many countries…
Tuesday 24th August Gitbox Rebellion is an innovative and exciting 6 piece Guitar ensemble, performing intricate and clever original compositions as well as a few much loved guitar hero covers, such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Guitar Boogie… Gitbox has to be heard live to fully appreciate the acoustic guitar and the differences each player brings to the instrument. Described as “Igor Stravinsky meets Pete Townshend,” the group’s music - is a joyous collision of worlds,…
Friday 13th of August To celebrate the release of their debut album 'Silly Salpa', Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland based power-pop band Pocket Money are going on a nation-wide tour. Pocket Money is the brain-child of bassist Chris Marshall (Miss June, The Miltones), who is joined by bandmates Kathleen Tomacruz, Ferris Bradley, and Chris Townsend. Combining catchy hooks, reflective lyrics and driving rhythms, Pocket Money are fast growing as a force to be reckoned with. This is a show that you cannot miss! Tickets available HERE
Friday 6th of August Help us introduce children to music! Join us in launching the Kids Love Music Charitable Trust, formed to raise funds to give primary school children the Gift of Music. Big papa 5 piece band will be bringing hits from 60's & 70's cruisy classics to rock from Elvis to Deep Purple. The idea is to have a big fun get-together, raise some funds and dance the night away! Dinner served 5pm-8pm and drinks will be available…
Friday 22nd July Grawlixes celebrate their sophomore album with a 12 date headline tour this July/August. Grawlixes are an existential folk-pop band from Wellington, New Zealand, who will sear themselves in your brain with raw, wry and infectious songs about doomed relationships, not being invited to parties, and wanting to murder each other. Continuing the great lineage of artists who bring sadness to their sprightly melodies, Grawlixes’ music often deals in the melancholy with self-deprecating honesty and beautiful boy-girl harmonies,…
Friday 23rd July Come and celebrate the winter with the best of Brazilian vibes while 'Made in Bahia' take you through the best dancing rhythms from Brazil $15
Friday 16th July Live high energy funk from Tāwhiri Funk, with DJ support from Unce Silverback. Drawing influence equally from the jazz, funk and soul music of the late 60s and early 70s (James Brown, Kool and the Gang, The Average White Band and a host of lesser known players) and the Hip Hop of the late 80s and early 90s that was made by sampling that music (A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Beatnuts etc); Tāwhiri Funk…
Wednesday 21st July Buckle up for our 4th fundraising event... Beach Blanket Bingo! We'll be doing dinner from 5pm and bingo will start at 7pm There will be a prize for the best 'beach' dressed so bring your summer vibes with you! see you there... Tickets $20 from eventbrite
Friday 27th August (POSTPONED). Have you always had a dream to get on stage and sing that song? We want to hear from you! The Boathouse Open Mic Night is open to anyone and everyone, please email [email protected]... for more info and to register your act. This is a free event so bring your family and friends in, the show will start at 8pm. See you there
Friday 24th September Juke joint return to one of their favourite venues for another evening of stomping Blues and R&B, so put on those dancing shoes and get on down to "The Boathouse" Nelson. A 4-piece band formed in 2020 based in the Nelson region fast becoming popular for their take on classic British R&B, Blues with a dash of Americana! Their set list includes classic East Coast blues from The Blues Band, Paul Butterfield, The Nighthawks to name just…