Fairfield House

Songbirds of the South
2022-05-08 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Songbirds of the South features New Zealand’s first Lady of the Blues Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell returning to Fairfield House for a special Mother’s Day performance.
Featuring special guest Debra Lee, a consummate song interpreter who’s signature spells sass, sensitivity and buckets full of soothing soul.
They will be accompanied by jazz heavyweights John Bevin on Piano and Michael Kime on double bass.
Join them for a night of celebration, story telling classic folk and urban blues, jazz and soulful classics.
Tickets essential, book @ humanitix.com

MOTHER'S DAY PINK RIBBON AFTERNOON ETIQUET-TEA
2022-05-08 14:00 | Fairfield House
Mother’s Day Pink Ribbon Afternoon Etiquet-tea is being held at Fairfield House on Sunday 8 May, 2pm.

Enjoy a traditional high tea with a modern twist, infused with a few etiquette lessons giving poise and porfiteroles.

Bookings are essential and limited tickets are available here.

$55 per person includes traditional Afternoon Tea and a glass of Mumm’s Marlborough Methode Traditionelle Rose.

WEREWOLF
2022-05-07 19:30
Anything can happen in the dark if you’re not paying attention. A thrilling new live experience from Binge Culture, Werewolf feels almost like a game by daylight – but takes on a whole new life when plunged into the night.
Are you paying attention?
Inspired by the classic game of deception, Werewolf features a unique immersive performance format – audience members can be a fly on the wall or take charge of the situation. However you decide to play it, the whole room is part of a makeshift community coming together to make it through the night.
What is hiding in the darkness that is making everyone so nervous?
You must pay attention.
“A clever commentary on mob mentality and fearmongering; how quickly humans can turn into monsters” – Regional News
Binge Culture is a contemporary performance company based in Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara, established in 2008. Previous work from Binge has toured boundary-pushing original work throughout Aotearoa and internationally.
Werewolf features a chilling sound design by Oliver Devlin (Hans Pucket) and gripping performances from
Karin McCracken (Yes! Yes! Yes!, Aliens & Anorexia),
Arlo Gibson (Owls Do Cry, Destination Mars),
Joel Baxendale (All Your Wants and Needs, Destination Mars).
Tickets limited – don’t blink, book fast. EVENTFINDA

WEREWOLF
2022-05-06 19:30
Binge Culture presents
WEREWOLF
By Joel Baxendale, Freya Daly Sadgrove, Karin
McCracken, Oliver Devlin, & Ralph Upton
Theatre has never been this thrilling… Wellington’s iconic theatre collective Binge Culture have re imagined the classic game of deception Werewolf into a smash hit horror-theater experience.
Watch out – it is coming to you! in the Fairfield Ballroom, the first stop on their nine locations Tour across Aotearoa this May.
….Anything can happen in the dark if you’re not paying attention.
A thrilling new live experience from Binge Culture, Werewolf feels almost like a game by daylight – but takes on a whole new life when plunged into the night.
Are you paying attention?
Werewolf features a unique immersive performance format – audience members can be a fly on the wall or take charge of the situation. However you decide to play it, the whole room is part of a makeshift community coming together to make it through the night. But what is hiding in the darkness that is making everyone so nervous?
Binge Culture are responsible for boundary pushing productions such as app-driven adventure Big Data, and Edinburgh Fringe successes Whales and Break Up [we need to talk]. Playing on the wild swings between solidarity and divisiveness of recent shared experiences, Binge Culture’s newest venture recontextualises a popular party game into a live experience that interrogates our fear of the unknown.
“A clever commentary on mob mentality and fearmongering; how quickly humans can turn into monsters” – Regional News
Binge Culture invites audiences to come together for a communal experience, a deliciously tense thrill and something completely different for an evening out with friends. Intuitive, chilling, and somehow also quite funny – Werewolf is a celebration of exquisitely communal, live theatre.
Werewolf features a chilling sound design by Oliver Devlin (Hans Pucket) and gripping performances from Karin McCracken (Yes! Yes! Yes!, Aliens & Anorexia), Arlo Gibson (Owls Do Cry, Destination Mars), and Joel Baxendale (All Your Wants and Needs, Destination Mars).
Tickets limited – don’t blink, book fast on EVENTFINDA.CO.NZ

Nick Feint and Renee Millner - South Island Autumn Tour
2022-04-25 00:00
Nick Feint and Renee Millner – South Island Autumn Tour 2022
Acoustic Singer – Songwriters
Tickets $20 from Humanitix
“Bearing traces of Billy Bragg, Singer-songwriter Nick Feint has the innate ability to bring
in-depth stories to life in his songs with heart and good humour. Check out his next show!”
Charlotte Yates – Songwriter
“Millner’s unique voice and talent to convey emotions through her music makes her one of
the most idiosyncratic artists in Aotearoa right now that’s yet to become a household name.”
Silke Hartung, Editor – NZ Musician Magazine

THE UNSUNG HEROES of the South Island
2022-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-04-02 14:00 - 16:30
The Unsung Heroes tell stories from New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music, and song, with old newspaper articles & Poems that deftly introduce each song’s central character.
A photographic slideshow of historic images as accompaniment, with, gorgeously evocative music and words, and Elliott’s old style radio diction, sharp timing, and dry humour all predictive of ways we have come to see ourselves.
Chris Priestley… NZ Historian, fine musician, singer, songwriter, and originator of the Unsung Heroes. Over the last 40 years, he has recorded original music compositions and sung songs about Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cameron Bennett… is a storyteller. From his days as a cadet newspaper reporter to author and Foreign Correspondent he’s explored the stories and newsmakers behind the headlines, both here and around the world.
Nigel Gavin… is a multi-award-winning musician. Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s music scene, particularly in Auckland, playing 7 string guitars, banjo, mandolin, bass – indeed, almost anything with strings – with the Nairobi Trio, Lorina Harding, Wayne Gillespie, Whirimako Black, and many others.
Peter Elliott (ONZM) … has been integral to the development in the unique creativities of New Zealand theatre, film, and television, as actor, producer, presenter, and advocate for other actors. He trained at the Court Theatre in Christchurch and appeared in more than 60 TV dramas, over a dozen documentaries, various films, and more than 80 plays, musicals, and opera throughout the country. He has a passionate interest in NZ history and has been thrilled to be involved with Unsung Heroes over the last few years.
Sonia Wilson… is “a living, breathing human Womad Festival”. Born and raised in Paris, France, UK-educated and now based in Auckland, the Franco-American singer, songwriter, and musician had a dizzying musical apprenticeship. A member of gospel and Acapella choirs from a young age, her music has taken her from the streets of Paris, across the Kenyan savannah, through remote Himalayan villages, and then ’home’ to N.Z.
This is a fascinating musical concept, based on actual people and events that occurred in our colonial history. You won’t believe your ears – or the incredible stories contained herein. Rogues, rebels and folk heroes,and a truly valuable exercise, bringing all this history together in music…..NZ Musician Magazine Musically
https://www.youtube.com/embed/GrxYToMuaF4?start=119&feature=oembed
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THE UNSUNG HEROES of the South Island
2022-04-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-04-01 19:30 - 21:30
The Unsung Heroes tell stories from New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music, and song, with old newspaper articles & Poems that deftly introduce each song’s central character.
A photographic slideshow of historic images as accompaniment, with, gorgeously evocative music and words, and Elliott’s old style radio diction, sharp timing, and dry humour all predictive of ways we have come to see ourselves.
Chris Priestley… NZ Historian, fine musician, singer, songwriter, and originator of the Unsung Heroes. Over the last 40 years, he has recorded original music compositions and sung songs about Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cameron Bennett… is a storyteller. From his days as a cadet newspaper reporter to author and Foreign Correspondent he’s explored the stories and newsmakers behind the headlines, both here and around the world.
Nigel Gavin… is a multi-award-winning musician. Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s music scene, particularly in Auckland, playing 7 string guitars, banjo, mandolin, bass – indeed, almost anything with strings – with the Nairobi Trio, Lorina Harding, Wayne Gillespie, Whirimako Black, and many others.
Peter Elliott (ONZM) … has been integral to the development in the unique creativities of New Zealand theatre, film, and television, as actor, producer, presenter, and advocate for other actors. He trained at the Court Theatre in Christchurch and appeared in more than 60 TV dramas, over a dozen documentaries, various films, and more than 80 plays, musicals, and opera throughout the country. He has a passionate interest in NZ history and has been thrilled to be involved with Unsung Heroes over the last few years.
Sonia Wilson… is “a living, breathing human Womad Festival”. Born and raised in Paris, France, UK-educated and now based in Auckland, the Franco-American singer, songwriter, and musician had a dizzying musical apprenticeship. A member of gospel and Acapella choirs from a young age, her music has taken her from the streets of Paris, across the Kenyan savannah, through remote Himalayan villages, and then ’home’ to New Zealand.
This is a fascinating musical concept, based on actual people and events that occurred in our colonial history. You won’t believe your ears – or the incredible stories contained herein. Rogues, rebels and folk heroes,and a truly valuable exercise, bringing all this history together in music…..NZ Musician Magazine Musically
https://www.youtube.com/embed/GrxYToMuaF4?start=119&feature=oembed
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

THE UNSUNG HEROES of the South Island
2022-04-02 19:30 - 21:30
The Unsung Heroes tell stories from New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music, and song, with old newspaper articles & Poems that deftly introduce each song’s central character.
A photographic slideshow of historic images as accompaniment, with, gorgeously evocative music and words, and Elliott’s old style radio diction, sharp timing, and dry humour all predictive of ways we have come to see ourselves.
Chris Priestley… NZ Historian, fine musician, singer, songwriter, and originator of the Unsung Heroes. Over the last 40 years, he has recorded original music compositions and sung songs about Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cameron Bennett… is a storyteller. From his days as a cadet newspaper reporter to author and Foreign Correspondent he’s explored the stories and newsmakers behind the headlines, both here and around the world.
Nigel Gavin… is a multi-award-winning musician. Nigel has long been a featured player in New Zealand’s music scene, playing 7 string guitars, banjo, mandolin, bass – indeed, almost anything with strings – with the Nairobi Trio, Lorina Harding, Wayne Gillespie, Whirimako Black, and many others.
Peter Elliott (ONZM) … has been integral to the development in the unique creativities of New Zealand theatre, film, and television, as actor, producer, presenter, and advocate for other actors. He trained at the Court Theatre in Christchurch and appeared in more than 60 TV dramas, over a dozen documentaries, various films, and more than 80 plays, musicals, and opera throughout the country. He has a passionate interest in NZ history and has been thrilled to be involved with Unsung Heroes over the last few years.
Sonia Wilson… is “a living, breathing human Womad Festival”. Born and raised in Paris, France, UK-educated and now based in Auckland, the Franco-American singer, songwriter, and musician had a dizzying musical apprenticeship. A member of gospel and Acapella choirs from a young age, her music has taken her from the streets of Paris, across the Kenyan savannah, through remote Himalayan villages, and then ’home’ to New Zealand.
This is a fascinating musical concept, based on actual people and events that occurred in our colonial history. You won’t believe your ears – or the incredible stories contained herein. Rogues, rebels and folk heroes,and a truly valuable exercise, bringing all this history together in music…..NZ Musician Magazine Musically
https://www.youtube.com/embed/GrxYToMuaF4?start=119&feature=oembed
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Lee Martin Gypsy Soul Tour
2022-03-26 19:30 - 21:30
Lee Martin and her band will be touring the country in celebration of the release of her new album ‘Gypsy Soul’. Renowned for her unforgettable, beguiling performances and her connection with audiences, this concert will be held in the Fairfield Ballroom.
Her upcoming album is an incredibly personal work, that takes you through a journey of highs and lows. Additional Backing vocals recorded and arranged in South Africa add layers of stunning texture which grounds the album in Lee’s African heritage whilst still paying homage to Southern US Layered harmonies in a Soul and even gospel style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhF30hfd54Y
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL as limited seating

Manawa Ora offering Mirimiri and Romiromi
2022-03-06 10:00 - 16:00
Manawa Ora promotes traditional Māori bodywork and healing (Mirimiri and Romiromi) and provides access to treatment so that people may experience the benefits for themselves and their whānau.
Mirimiri & Romiromi is traditional Māori bodywork and healing. Treatment includes body alignment, deep tissue work and release of stress and tension by applying pressure to specific points on the body.
Manawa Ora are a team of 10 experienced practitioners traveling across Te Waipounamu, holding a series of 9 clinic days in 8 locations from Nelson to Invercargill.
Manawa Ora have facilitated regular Community Clinic days in the Wellington region for the last 16 months, treating over 100 people at every event, including a clinic day in Parliament last April for MPs and staff.
To book an appointment go to Manawaora.as.me

Seasons Art Classes
2022-02-15 18:00 - 21:00
Popular Seasons Art Class offers new Art courses:
3 hours per day for 14 weeks.
Evenings starting on Tuesday 15th February 6pm
Mornings starting on Wednesday 16th February 9.30am.
Adult beginners and improvers
All material and refreshments are provided
$49 per week plus a one off fee of $84
Meet like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere
For more information please have a look at our website or at FB
https://www.facebook.com/seasonsartclassnelson/
Introduction sessions to both classes happening on Tuesday 8th Feb @ 6pm and Wednesday 9th Feb @ 9.30am.
Come along and meet the tutor and get a feel for this wonderful course.
or give Susanne & Heiko a call 021 278 1280

Rennie Pearson. Traditional Celtic Music
2022-02-13 16:00
Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie Pearson takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music, which he plays on the wooden flute, Irish tin whistles, guitar, bodhran and voice.
Rennie grew up in Wellington with Celtic music in his blood. Having heard the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland on his parents CDs as a baby, he grew up knowing he just had to learn to play like this. He picked up the flute at age 8, learning by ear in Irish sessions under the guidance of Galway born flute player Pat Higgins. With Irish music as the cornerstone of his knowledge, he then went on to delve deep into the traditional music of Scotland and maritime Canada, on the way gaining proficiency in a wide range of different instruments.
Rennie has made a name for himself in the Irish music scene of New Zealand and Australia. He has performed with great traditional musicians such as John Carty, Catherine MacEvoy, James Kelly and more. He has taught throughout New Zealand and internationally, both solo and with a range of other musicians such as Rob Zielinski, Oscar West and Gillian Boucher. Most recently he taught wooden flute at Ceol Aneas (New Zealand’s Irish Music School), accompaniment at ScotStrings Camp (New Zealand Scottish Music School) and traditional music workshops at Auckland and Whare Flat Folk Festivals. In 2021 he toured with Irish dance sensation, Celitica, as their flute and bodhran player. He also released an album with fiddler and small-piper, Oscar West as the kiwi folk duo, ‘Polytropos’, in 2020..At the age of 19, he studied with wooden flute virtuoso Chris Norman on the east coast of Canada, as a live-in apprentice. He has since taught alongside Chris at many Boxwood Festivals in New Zealand and Australia on guitar, whistle and flute.
Numbers are limited essential to book TICKETS
https://www.renniepearsonmusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJiTbENs5vM&t=119s&ab_channel=RenniePearson

HERA - Life Lessons Tour
2022-02-12 20:00 - 22:00
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Hera is an award-winning Icelandic singer/songwriter who has lost count of how many times she has traveled around the world with her guitar. Her self-titled album released this July 2020 to critical acclaim and has reached #1 on the Icelandic album charts.
Joining the Life Lessons Tour in support of Hera is rising kiwi star Emma Dilemma and Ōtautahi based musical artist The Moses sharing songs of love, life, learning, and growing.
Hera spent most of the past couple of decades living on the opposite side of the world in New Zealand, and has a long musical history, including: a Gold-selling record, high-rotation radio play, and support slots for the likes of Nick Cave, Joe Cocker, Amanda Palmer, and the Dresden Dolls.
She has been named ‘Best Female Artist’ at the Icelandic Music Awards, performed at the famous SXSW festival in Texas, and the iconic Glastonbury in the UK. As well as touring the world from Italy to Indonesia, Australia to the Philippines… even to Greenland, where she played among icebergs at a remote beach in Tasiilaq.
Emma Dilemma is an artist from Christchurch, New Zealand.
The self-described ‘patron saint of self sabotage’ combines her penchant for viewing life through an absurdist lens with her love for melody and storytelling to create serious music that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
She spent 2021 launching her first collection of songs (6 total) as a ‘SIDE A’ of her upcoming debut album, ‘SPIT’, which will be released this May 2022.
Following this solo tour with Hera, Emma will be making her festival debut on the main stage of Christchurch’s prestigious urban festival, Electric Avenue, with her complete band.
“The Moses” is an improvisational live looping guitarist, session musician, songwriter, and recording artist.
He has toured Australasia and abroad performing with and alongside a multitude of local, national, international, and award-winning acts. 2022 marks 20 years of involvement and dedication to music and debut commercial release.
Limited numbers booking essential Get Tickets Here
Here is a link to a recent interview and performance, with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ.

M-Movement
2022-02-12 09:30 - 11:00
Mariëlle: will be offering classes in creative dance and pilates in the Fairfield Ballroom. These classes are timetabled for Mondays starting on Monday 14th February and continuing for the term
The classes will be catering for all ages, do check them out at www.mmovement.nl/schedule
On Saturday 12th February Mariëlle is offering introductory classes for the following
9.30am to 10am Mums & Buds (2.5 – 4 yrs)
10 to 10.30am Creative Dance (4yrs -6yrs)
10.30 to 11am Modern Contemporary Dance (8yrs to 12yrs)

Bazurka.. POSTPONED!
2022-02-04 19:30
The hottest Balkan fusion ensemble in Wellington is coming to the South Island, and this time they’re pulling no punches. Fresh out of the studio recording their debut album “Novi Grad All Stars”, they’re raring to showcase their new and exciting brand of music to the people of Nelson.
Another wonderful Fairfield Courtyard Gig
Tickets @ eventfinda
Have a listen to these fun musicians

Richter City Rebels.... POSTPONED
2022-01-30 19:30
Understandably this event has been postponed. Watch this space for a later date! Catch you then on the dance floor
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 and feel-good vibe
Get your tickets and prepare yourself for a big ol’ joyful and juicy plate of strong, rich New Orleans fire.
The Richter City Rebels’ music is heavy and soulful. Blending RnB, soul, hip-hop, jazz and funk, it grooves deeply and pulsates with pounding bass and searing brass. Catchy vocals and chants draw the crowd into the party and the rolling, infectious sound is punctuated by the fierce crack of drums and percussion. The music has the soul and charisma of James Brown, mixed with the effortless swagger of Big Daddy Kane. When it hits you, you can’t help but dance and feel good!
Tickets @ Eventfinda

THE BARDEN PARTY
2022-01-19 19:00, 2022-01-18 19:00
Summer Shakespeare this year at Fairfield with a difference. We have the pleasure of hosting in our courtyard this wonderful initiative of Director Laura Irish; The Bard + A Garden Party = The Barden Party!
Imagine fairies roaming around and causing mischief in Faifield’s beautiful courtyard garden! Let us set the scene: a small troupe of traveling actors turn up to the garden and perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream and live music for you while you sip upon the nectar of your choice from the Fairfield bar.
How boujee is that?
3 words: Music, Mischief, Magic.
This show is raucous and rocking and ridiculously hilarious. Very accessible professional Shakespeare, definitely like you’ve never seen it.
TICKETS ESSENTIAL BUY HERE

Sun City Soul
2022-01-14 19:30 - 21:30
Come and celebrate summer with Sweet Soul Music!
Sun City Soul brings you the best rhythms in town, two fabulous vocalists, and a horn section to boot, playing outside in the fabulous Fairfield courtyard.
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Fairfield hospitality will be taking care of drinks & snacks, eftpos available.
Verification of Vaccine pass required for entry.
Tickets at Eventbrite

Ras Judah & Cultural Embassy
2021-12-29 19:30
Ras Judah and Culture Embassy band is a Wellington-based, 10-piece international multicultural outfit, hence the name “Culture Embassy”. The band’s musical style is a fusion of Afro-Folk, Reggae, Jazz, Latin, Brit/Euro-Folk and Kiwiana.
buy tickets here

Crash Bandihoot
2021-11-21 14:00
Fairfield is hosting our FIRST of the summer outdoor concerts, Wellington favourites Crash Bandihoot bring their high energy set of raucous New Orleans style second line brass band music to the South Island of Aotearoa for the very first time. A lazy Sunday afternoon in our beautiful courtyard.
Expect soaring horns and driving rhythms from this colourful and sometimes interactive performance that sold out at Wellington Jazz Festival.
“A delight. One of the highlights of the day” – Newtown Festival
“A fantastic bunch of musicians, definitely a hoot” – Regent 58 Brewery
“WOW WOW WOW! What a talented group. Loved the vibe during the set which continued on once they had played! Can’t wait to host them again soon!” – The Garrison, Featherston
“A highly energetic ensemble of skilled performers. Definitely a favourite!” – Kapiti Music Festival
As numbers will be limited please reserve your tickets
@ Contact do indicate how many in your group. Level 2 protocols will be followed.
Bar operating & food available.

Lake South: The Light You Throw. album release tour
2021-10-07 19:30
Home Alone Music is proud to present ‘The light you throw’ – the third album from Te Whanganui-a-Tara based electricUTOPIA songwriter Lake South. Slated for release on September 17, the album was written in the midst of Aotearoa’s Level-4 lockdown ( that;s the 2020 one) and recorded at a rented house in Waikawa beach. From the anxiety of the pandemic comes a record full of hope, joy and defiance. Expertly crafted odes to friends, the cities they live in, and the futures they strive for.
These are songs to be experienced live and Lake South has the band to make them pop. Theo Sekeris (Ras Judah, Rubita) is on bass, Eddie Crawshaw (Sheep Dog & Wolf, Bonaparte) hits rhythm, and Penelope Esplin (French for Rabbits, Grawlixes) adds beatific harmonies and synths.
This collection follows 2017’s ‘If You’re Born On An Island the Ocean Heals You’ and the follow-up, ‘Wellington | Te Upoko O Te Ika’, in late 2019. Both records have been critically acclaimed with Graham Reid calling Lake an electro-folk postcard poet of his doubting generation.
Praise for Lake South’s previous work:
“A titanic talent” – The Revue.ca
“It’s a ripper!” – Grant Smithies
“Earnest and acutely observed nostalgia turns into uplifting anthems time and again” – Alex Behan (Sunday Star Times)
“Gorgeous pop gems…deft, heartfelt, funny.” – NZ Musician Magazine
LISTEN
Tickets @ undertheradar

Mama's Got the Blues
2021-09-26 19:30
Izzy Miller Bell & Susan Leigh Grant
Urban folk & country blues, a little bit of jazz and a whole lot of Celtic soul that is what these two vintage blues mamas bring to the table, delivering a slick program of original composition, eloquent Dylan arrangements and classic jazz and blues by the likes of Billie Holiday, Fats Waller Josh White, Johnny Cash and more.
Izzy Miller Bell aka Ma Bell heralded to be one of NZ’s most musical Scottish imports (NZMM July 2003) arrived on our shores in the late eighties and has gone on to establish a solid respected reputation as a folk blues jazz singer songwriter, performance artist and producer, the face behind Miller Bell Productions & The Pop-Up Concert Series.
Susan Leigh Grant is the other half of this impressive musical partnership. She is a two-time Gore Golden Guitar award winner who plays a mean slide guitar while at the same time bringing an innovative sensitive approach to the wooden body finger-style making her the perfect accompaniment to the gutsy chocolate hazelnut voice of Ma Bell.
This is a special musical partnership not to be missed.
Reserve your ticket

Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Therapy Course
2021-09-26 13:30 - 15:30
Learn the life-changing tools of mindfulness meditation with cognitive skills to:
Find calm, increase focus and reduce stress to avoid burnout. Increase self-care and resilience. Enhance self-compassion, moving away from rumination and self-criticism.
MBCT is a clinically trialled and evidence-based eight-week program for managing stress, anxiety and depression. Recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, UK for the treatment of recurrent depression and to manage ruminative thinking and anxiety.
When: Sunday afternoons, 26 September – 14 November, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Retreat day Saturday 6 November 10AM – 4PM
Course Materials: Digital MP3 audio practice recordings, 73-page handbook, Pre-course interview.
Cost: $580 – 22 hours of course time (Beneficiary discount available).
Find out More: Contact Lea Ph. 0211820969
Email: lea@mindfulnow.nz
Website: http://mindfulnow.nz/learn-mindfulness-and-cognitive-skills-nelson

Seasons Art Classes
2021-09-14 18:00 - 21:00
Season Art Classes at Fairfield House are in demand, Heiko and Susanne are responding with hosting another 3 courses starting in September & October.
Join them on your journey to finding your inner artist.
Have the best fun ever and create the art you have always wanted to with a supportive tutor and friends.
Over the 14* week course you will explore four different media:
• Drawing
• Watercolour
• Acrylics
• Oil Pastels
Learn to Paint & Draw People & Places. Discover how to paint faces, figures, friends and family, beautiful landscapes. Learn the artists’ secrets that are needed to create your beautiful pieces of original art. Our curriculum caters to those who are beginners to those who are already drawing and want more tutoring.
These classes and curriculum are designed by a team of European master tutors especially for beginner to intermediate artists.
• 14-week* course.
• 3 hours per class – Time to really enjoy yourself.
• All in-class materials are supplied – Just bring yourself.
• Great fun with like-minded people.
• You will make some fantastic new friends.
Refreshments are available.
You can secure your place today with an $89 registration deposit. Final payment can be made prior to the class, or a payment plan can be arranged to suit your budget.
Seats are limited – We’ll look forward to seeing you soon.
​Evening class:
Starting;Tuesday 14 September, 6pm-9pm
Morning class:
Starting; Wednesday 10 November 9.30am-12.30 pm
Afternoon class:
Starting; Wednesday 10th November 1pm – 4pm
Susanne and Heiko 021 278 1280 See Less

The Jac; Alert Level 3 Event Cancelled. They will be back at a later date for sure !
2021-09-03 19:00
The Jac is back! A year on from the COVID-enforced online release of their third studio album ‘A Gathering’, the high-octane modern jazz octet is reforming in 2021 to tour Aotearoa once again, with a follow up album: ‘Walking Spirits’!
Featuring material from The Jac’s 2017 collaboration with Korean quartet Black String, plus a swathe of brand new original compositions, these albums represent a milestone in their sound. Recorded at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, they are a beautifully produced capture of a band at the height of its powers, showcasing their intricate and immersive compositions, tight ensemble playing and assertive, individual improvising voices.
‘Tūī’, one of the titles from ‘A Gathering’, was awarded the APRA NZ Best Jazz Composition award in 2020. The Jac has performed the music for no less than 5 other winners and nominees of the same award since 2014. They have headlined the Wellington Jazz Festival and featured in the Jarasum International Jazz Festival (KOR), Bukchon Music Festival (KOR), National Jazz and Blues Festival (NZ) and performed throughout Aotearoa, Australia and South Korea.
Wellington jazz stalwarts Jake Baxendale, Chris Buckland (saxophones), Callum Allardice (guitar), Nick Tipping (bass) and Shaun Anderson (drums) are joined by the NZSO’s Matthew Allison (trombone) plus guests Daniel Hayles (piano) and Ben Hunt (trumpet) for this very special concert.
Tickets $25 online,
$15/$30 on the door (concession/general admission)

The Seasons Art Class
2021-08-31 18:00 - 21:00
Due to popular demand Seasons Art Class are offering an evening class as well as the daytime classes that have been so enthusiastically attended
“Perhaps you have never picked up a brush since your school days, even if you are completely new to art, we welcome that, very much. We will look after you & teach step-by-step techniques to uncover your hidden skills…”
Over the 3 months course students explore four different media: Drawing, Painting with Watercolour, Acrylics and Oil Pastels. Discover how to paint faces, figures, friends, family and stunning landscapes.
Step-By-Step Easy Lessons
• Fun, easy, social event
• 14 session course (14 weeks) starting 31st August
• 3-hour class, once a week 6pm to 9pm
• Beginners to improvers
• All in-class material is provided for you
• $49 per week, with a deposit of $84
• Please visit website for all information
Or call Susanne 021 278 1280
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MacBeth: postponed until a later date. Kia Kaha
2021-08-19 18:30 - 20:30
Witches. Political intrigue. Murder. It is foretold Macbeth will one day be king of Scotland. But there’s a lot of bodies to go till he’s top of the pile…
See Shakespeare’s most terrifying tragedy done properly: with killer battles, demoniacal witches, audience interaction, and lots (and lots) of blood. This is real theatrical magic, starring nationally touring Shakespearean actress, Katie Boyle, as Macbeth, and Salome Grace Neely (TV’s Westside) as Lady Macbeth.
Five professional touring actors are bringing Macbeth back to rip-roaring life. Don’t just see the story of an insatiable lust for power. Experience it.
Get involved in this outdoor, winter tragedy. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show while sitting under heaters drinking mulled wine, hot toddies, or hot chocolate. Winter is a long season, snuggle up and embrace the dark, cold, mysterious world of Macbeth.
Directed by Alexander Sparrow: Nationally touring director and actor
Produced by Kim Bailey: Nutcracker Sold-Out Season – Theatre Royal
Macbeth contains extreme simulated violence and is recommended for audiences 16+
Tickets and full details of the 8 shows at www.iticket.co.nz/events/2021/aug/macbeth
