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Auckland will be at Alert Level 4 for at least another two weeks. What that means in practical terms:

• Whangateau Hall is off limits to all users.
• Folk Club with PLot on 30 August and Concert with Good Habits on 10 September are both cancelled.
• If you had an event booked during the lockdown period, contact Jenine to get any bond or deposit refunded.
• The hall may be used for pandemic related purposes (testing and vaccination) upon special arrangement.

Check back here for further information!

July club night is Monday the 26th.  Our guests will be the incredible Looking for Alaska, rescheduled from our March Club night.  The music they make is simply phenomenal: soaring acoustic ballads driven by Aaron Gott’s instrumental brilliance and Amy Maynard’s powerful, soaring vocals.  They are a band not to be missed!

Monday, July 26, $10, 6:45pm doors open, 7pm floor singers, guests after the half time supper break.

We are sad to have to report that the We Mavericks show on Sunday, 27 September has been cancelled due to the collapse of the Australia – New Zealand travel bubble.

In its place we will have the second instalment of the Whangateau Folk Radio Hour, special guests to be announced.

Click here for the Whangateau Folk Radio Hour!

the stream is AUDIO ONLY!  if you want to see the actual people, you’ve got to come to the hall!

We’re trying something new at the Whangateau Folk Club this month.  Introducing the Whangateau Radio Hour

It’s winter time and we all need something to warm our hearts. What better than an old-fashioned radio show? Broadcast live from Whangateau Hall, four of New Zealand’s finest folk musicians will make beautiful music and entertain you. Come by for a bowl of soup, a glass of wine, and a show!

You’ll hear:
Jenine and Nat Torkington, from the Pipi Pickers. Jenine’s moving voice, Nat’s unique banjo, and Jenine’s anchoring bass will warm your extremities.
Chris ‘Albi’ Dent, from Albi and the Wolves. Chris’s character-filled voice and distinctive guitar playing have wowed audiences around the world.
Shimna Higgins, from David and Shimna. Shimna’s divine voice and sweet Irish fiddle playing are the fiery brew the doctor prescribes for midwinter blues.

We’ll livestream the show to an international audience from the acoustically- and aesthetically-beautiful 132-year old Whangateau Hall. Tell your friends to watch the stream on the night: visit https://whangateau.co.nz to find links to the stream.

Monday, June 28, $10, 6:45pm doors open, 7pm floor singers, 8pm break, 8:30pm radio show.

Another month has come and gone, as hard as that is to believe. Tonight (Monday, 31 May) is our monthly club night! This month local legend John Green is taking the stage as our guest artist. He will also be joined by his son for part of his set!

This being a club night, we will have a first half of floor singers. Come early to claim your place amongst our other talented locals!

Doors open at 6:45 for a 7:00pm show. $10 at the door. See you there!

It is with regret we have had to cancel the concert for Friday, 19 April 2021 with Gillian and Bob.  Our next event is Monday, 29 March.  Club night with second half guests Looking for Alaska!  $10, 7pm.  Email Jenine for a 1st half floor spot.

The Government has moved all of Auckland to Alert Level 3 as of 6am 28 Feb 2021.  All Auckland Council Arts, Community and Events venues are closed during Alert Level 3.  This includes Whangateau Hall.

Whangateau Hall will reopen for groups of 10 or fewer at Level 2+, 40 or fewer at Level 2.

Please stay home and observe all Ministry of Health directives and guidelines.  Working together we can get back to Level 1 “more or less normal” life as quickly as possible.

We’ve moved to Covid Alert level 2, so the show on Thursday, 18 Feb with You, Me, Everybody will go ahead, but ticket sales are limited to 30.  It would be best if you emailed through (jenine@torkington.com) to let me know you are coming.

Doors open at 7:00 for a 7:30pm start.  $15.

December 26th will see our annual Boxing Day “leftover potluck and white elephant gift exchange” party.  All are welcome!  Bring along a dish to share made from Christmas leftovers (or not, you can cook something new if you prefer!), and a wrapped re-gift to exchange.  There will be music of some description, although you never know what you’ll get.  Some years we’ve had a piano player playing carols, some years we’ve had an open bluegrass jam or sing-around, or we could have an open mic set up for anyone wanting to perform a few.  What will it be this year?  There’s only one way to find out!  Join us about 3pm on Saturday, December 26th!