Back by popular demand!
Movie night at the hall. Come along for an all-ages movie and social time at the hall. We’ll have popcorn and bean bags. Entry by donation.
If you can help us with transporting the beanbags to and from Matakana, please get in touch.
Friday, 19 January. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30 movie. BYO beverages and nibbles if you want something other than popcorn.
Many apologies for the error in the start time for our Boxing Day party in the Rodney Times! We will be kicking off at 6pm, not 8pm. Hope to see you there!
Coming this Sunday, it’s the Danberrys of Nashville, TN, with bassist extraordinaire Vanessa McGowan!
Do not miss this night! It is going to be an outstanding evening of entertainment. First half we will have floor singers. There will be a special presentation for halftime supper from the folks currently making the next Matakana Cookbook. And in the second half, the phenomenal RhodeWorks bluegrass band from hamilton. These 3 brothers (with mum on bass!) have been on a meteoric rise every since appearing on the New Zealand folk scene a few years ago. Their skill on multiple instruments, their beautiful harmonies, and enchanting personalities will have you hanging on every note.
September Club Night
The Remarkables are an acoustic bluegrass-country-jazz-swing band from Auckland. They’ve been featured guests at the Auckland Folk Festival, Hamsterfest, Wellyfest, and Canterbury Folk Festival, and have been guests at most folk clubs all up and down the North Island. September club night is Monday, the 25th. This is a $10 night. Doors open at 6:45 to sign up for a floor spot.
And just a reminder for first half performers to be respectful of other performers by keeping their two-song running time to 8 minutes or under. We want to have time for everyone to have a go, and an on time start for our second half guests.
Old Timey mountain string music at its finest! Perfectly blended harmonies, and sweet fiddle and guitar, this music is what makes our hall shine! Don’t miss it.
Show starts 7:30pm. $10
July’s club night guests are Chris Priestley and the unsung heroes. Chris Priestley has written two albums of songs about characters from New Zealand’s history. Chris is supported by folk stalwarts Nigel Gavin, Claire Robertson and Cameron Bennett.
Doors open at 6:45 for floor singer sign-ups. 7pm show start. Free bikkies and tea at interval. $10.
Winter Solstice Celebration
When: Friday 23 June 6.30pm
Where: Whangateau Hall
What: POT LUCK Dinner-bring some kind of savoury or sweet food to share
As members of small coastal community we can together enjoy sharing food, conversation and a small outside fire (in a safe way) to celebrate midwinter, Matariki and the Winter Solstice.
Those with musical talents that wish to entertain are welcome otherwise we will just enjoy sounds from the CD player.
Who: Everyone welcome.