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Womb Healing Journey
The evening will be a divinely inspired collection of visualisations, meditations and movement exercises connected to the Womb. There will be some sound, heart felt soul singing for those who wish to open their throat chakra too with a selection of beautiful selected feminine songs and a journey with my drum Tigerlily.. The evening is very intuitive and I am guided by spirit to deliver you this evening of blissful feminine love. There will be an opportunity to release old…
Find out more »FOOF AGM
FRIENDS OF OLD FAIRFIELD INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Commencing with coffee & croissants followed by the Chairperson's report, financial accounts & the election of officers. An invitation is extended to all who would like to join us & hear how this vibrant Nelson community asset is sustained. FOOF is always open to new members who may wish to be involved at committee level. Warm Welcome.
Find out more »Nathan Brown Trio
Upright bassist and rising jazz star Nathan Brown is one of the most in demand bassist in New York City. As a side man he has performed with an array of world class musicians including Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Randy Brecker, Carl Allen, John Faddis, Wycliffe Gordon, Lewis Nash, and Paquito D’Rivera. He also performs regularly with New York based Australian and New Zealand musicians such as Mark Lockett, Matt Baker, Adrian Cunningham, JC Stylles, and Graeme Norris. "This Is The…
Find out more »Broetzmann/Leigh
Altmusic and the Audio Foundaiton is proud to present a nationwide tour of reknowned saxaphone/pedal steel guitar duo, Brötzmann / Leigh. Peter Brötzmann is a living legend of improvised music who has embodied the leading edge of the European avant-garde for over 50 years, challenging audiences and convention alike with a relentless intensity. On pedal steel guitar, Heather Leigh is rapidly becoming a legend in her own right, both for her solo work (published by Not Not Fun Records, KSE,&…
Find out more »Reviewing the Property (Relationship) Act
PUBLIC MEETING with the Law Commission, Te Aka Natua O te Ture. Improving the law for dividing property when relationships end. • When should the law treat two people as a couple? • What property should they share if they break up? • And what property should only belong to one of them? The Law Commission is reviewing the 40-year-old Property (Relationships) Act, which sets the rules for how to divide a couple’s property at the end of a relationship.…
Find out more »The Danberrys
Described as "a rhythmically seductive and emotionally connecting band," The Danberrys are led by Tennessee-born couple of Ben DeBerry and Dorothy Daniel - a truly unique pair of artists hailing from East Nashville, Tennessee. They’ve built a special indie-folk vibe around Dorothy’s luxuriously smoky voice and Ben’s intricate acoustic guitar flatpicking, with a sound drawing influences from Bluegrass, Country, Blues, and the Funk/Soul traditions. Performing as a trio with New Zealander Vanessa McGowan on upright bass, The Danberrys show takes…
Find out more »Faith i Branko
Branko Ristic – ‘a performer that Paganini would be proud of’ , and UK born ‘nimble accordionist’ - Faith Ristic, form the core of this international quintet - combining the accordion, violin, effects pedal and tabor pipe with double bass, guitar and drums to take the audience on a journey from melancholy Roma violin laments to storming ‘kolos’ and explorations into jazz improvisation, swing, Gypsy Rumba and Turkish and Indian influenced songs. The duo met in Branko's Romani village in…
Find out more »Summer Shakespeare 2017…..Twelfth Night
Fairfield's Meadow will again ring out with one of The Bard's most well known comedies, Twelfth Night. “If music be the food of love, play on.” Following last year’s “heart warming” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nelson Summer Shakespeare returns with a professional production of the hilarious and heart-breaking tale of unrequited love. Viola falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on Olivia (who is idolised by Malvolio), who falls in love with Viola. Shipwrecked twins, disguises, plots and counter plots…
Find out more »Richter City Rebels
Wellington's first and finest New Orleans brass band, Richter City Rebels, are excited to be returning to Nelson once again to perform at Fairfield House! They are back with a brand-spanking new studio album and they're looking forward to sharing their vibrant and energetic show with the Fairfield crowd. Richter City Rebels are New Zealand's first and finest Second Line brass band. Made up of top calibre Wellington musicians, the Rebels bring the warm, infectious sound and magnetic culture of…
Find out more »Pipes in The Park
The City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band presents Pipes in the Park, two hours of Scottish music and fun in the Fairfield Meadow, with everything from traditional bagpipes and drums to singers and other musicians and even haggis! There will be food and drink available for sale, please be sure to bring cash for this. Entry is $10 per adult, and kids are free. Pay at the gate on your way in. Bring a rug or low chair to sit…
Find out more »Esther Swift
Rising star of the Scottish folk scene Esther Swift is embarking on her debut New Zealand Tour. Heavily influenced by her folk roots, her music also combines jazz, blues and minimalist references. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of folk and classical harp music Esther has become a prolific songwriter, and a deep love of Scotland, specifically the Scottish Borders (where Esther grew up) and nature continually inspire and influence her music. Her newest EP ‘To’ is no exception.…
Find out more »Alistair Brown
Alistair Brown has been singing the old songs, and new songs written by people who like the old songs, since he was fifteen years old. He began his career helping out in the folk clubs of his native Scotland during the folk revival of the 60s, selling tickets, & opening bottles & occasionally concerts, for many of the great names in folk music. 1972 to 2002, he lived in Canada, where he was active in many aspects of folk song…
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