Pixie Circus Hoops NZ is coming to Nelson to bring you this one off 3 hour intensive hoop workshop! Suitable for adult beginners and intermediate hoopers. LIMITED SPACES! Max 12 people, please get your ticket to secure your space. Tickets eventbrite About Pixie Circus Hoops: Pixie has previously performed and taught hula hoop across the UK, where last year she was distracted by a giant, fluffy unicorn which she followed and accidentally ended up in New Zealand! Luckily, her hoops…

YEH! 2020 sees old friends Cy & Vanessa returning to Fairfield with their just released Dancing Under the Dogwoods, an album of perfectly intertwined harmony vocals, masterful musicianship, and clever yet emotional songwriting. Originally from Auckland, 2014 Tui Award winners Tattletale Saints now live in Music City USA, Nashville Tennessee. With the 2020 release of their third full length album, vocalist/guitarist Cy Winstanley and vocalist/bassist Vanessa McGowan celebrate choosing a tough path, and conquering seemingly insurmountable obstacles to chase a…

Two of Scotland’s most lauded traditional musicians bring their passion for their countries music and cultural tradition alive with exhilarating adrenalin and ecstatic emotion. Take the oldest Scottish instrument, the clarsach (harp), and the newest addition to the traditional music arsenal, the guitar, and throw them in the musical blender of Scotland’s biggest city Glasgow and out comes Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy! Superb instrumentalists with a shared passion for traditional tunes, they perform as if sharing one mind, combining…

YES!! the Band will be back in Town!! Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans second-line band Richter City Rebels are hitting the road again for their annual summer tour around the beautiful South Island! Returning to the one and only Fairfield House to deliver their signature explosive beats & feel-good vibe that has you dancing out of your seats. Get your tickets at undertheradar and prepare for a joyful and juicy plate of strong, rich New Orleans fire.

YEH! We missed out seeing them at the Arts Festival! however this time they will show at the Fairfield Courtyard for an evening of good music & boogie. Nelson’s own Hermsen family is synonymous with locally produced, quality grassroots music. Growing up surrounded by music, the Hermsen sisters have been inspired to play country tunes with reggae and Cajun influences. With their talented band, they play a mix of popular and less well-known songs from their favourite artists.

There Ain't Nobody Like Those Guys! .... Papa John Gilroy (1904-1973) Take it from Papa John, the 2 Bit Jug Band is one of a kind! Ken Glastre (USA) knows how to deliver those old bluesy, jazzy tunes ..... with a Bit of Fun! His finger-picking guitar playing is powerful & dazzling, his vocal story-telling memorable & entertaining. “Where do you get those songs?”, asked of Ken at a recent performance. “The garbage can!”, his response. (Think of their songs…

You, Me, Everybody is about gifting others their moment to shine, a celebration of the virtuosity of the individual and the camaraderie of coming together in a musical moment. Taking their inspiration from a range of musical styles, You, Me, Everybody start at bluegrass, weaving jazz, country and blues to create a dynamic sound that showcases the very best of Americana. Their backgrounds are as diverse as their ages and musical styles. Brothers Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes are best known…

Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the 'Quintette du Hot Club de France' back in the 1930s. The music Fiona and Connor will be performing in their upcoming shows will be a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heartwarming ballads and some well-known classics such as ‘ Czardas' and 'Sabre Dance’. These shows will…

Come and enjoy an evening of music with father & son duo Monk Party. Pragunya & Nelson Myers-Daly are influenced by many cultures and traditions which have shaped their music to a wide variety of sounds having similarities to African, Indian, Middle Eastern and Jazz music. The foundation of their music is from their spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy who has written countless short mantric songs in Bengali and Sanskrit. The duo uses their life of meditation in harmony with these…