SONG POETS CORNER MUSIC
Events, Record Company & Lessons
SPC OPEN MIC JAM SESSIONS
Dunedin
#1 Dunedin Open mic contact-Jae Bedford 64274182136 or jaebedford@hotmail.com
OPEN MIC/ACOUSTIC JAM (SPC RECCOMENDS)
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT 64274182136 OR SONGPOETSCORNERMUSIC@HOTMAIL.COM
HOSTED BY MIMZ BEDFORD, JAE BEDFORD & MAHON McCARTHY
SOME GEAR PROVIDED BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING YOURS EVERYBODY IS WELCOMED, SUPPOERTED AND I MEAN EVRYBODY OF ANY GENRE. DRINK SPECIALS FOR PERFORMERS
| Date: | Every Sunday, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Location: | The Bog Irish Tavern |
| Street: | London & George st corner |
| City/Town: | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Wellington
SPC & SOUNDSTAGE PRESENTS OPEN MIC/JAM SESSION @ DOWNSTAGE THEATRE HOSTED BY MIMZ & JAE BEDFORD COMING SOON
contact-Jae Bedford 64274182136 or jaebedford@hotmail.com
SPC open mic/Jam night syndacate
I recommend you make contact with the venue and/or organiser before going along as sometimes I don't know if these nights have stopped. If you know of any which are not listed here, or any of these listings are out of date please let me know at songpoetscornermusic@hotmail.com
Nationwide
Most folk clubs have an open mic section at their club nights. Folk club contact details athttp://www.kiwifolk.org.nz/
Dunedin
#1 Dunedin Open mic contact-Jae Bedford 64274182136 or jaebedford@hotmail.com
OPEN MIC/ACOUSTIC JAM EVERY SUNDAY @ THE BOG IRISH TAVERN 730pm SOME GEAR PROVIDED contact songpoetscornermusic@hotmail.com or 0274182136 HOTED BY MIMZ BEDFORD, JAE BEDFORD & MAHON McCARTHY(SPC RECCOMENDS)
EVERY TUESDAY @ THE BOG IRISH TAVERN 8PM TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION
Open Mic & Solidarity Art Auction : October 15th @ Sammy's
Sammys Open Mic Night - (Dunedin)
ONE THURSDAY PER MONTH
Open to all musicians, songwriters and poets PA, guitars, bass, keyboard and congas available Hosted by:SPC CREW AND SAMMYS CREW Contact songpoetscornermusic@hotmail.com(SPC RECCOMENDS)
Dunedin Musicians club Manse st Dunedin every thursday 9pm
Jam with The Oxo Cubans every Thursday @ Isis Bar Princess st just before the Octagon 9pm(SPC RECCOMENDS)
For info on the Dunedin music scene check www.dunedinmusic.com
The new Edinbugh folk club every sunday 7:30 @ The Bistro Dowling st, Floor spots and monthly open floor, Tons of musicians & Music Lovers. (SPC RECCOMENDS)
JAZZ SOUTH -They jam at Sopranos (Southland) the first Thursday of each month and you're all welcome to join them in any capacity. From 8pm.
Christchurch
#1 Christchurch Open mic contact-Jae Bedford 64274182136 or jaebedford@hotmail.com
Al's Bar last sunday every month 7:30pm WITH SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS(SPC RECCOMENDS)
Every alternate Thursday
Media club near the corner of Armagh St and Madras St
Info from Mark Mhumpage@Xtra.co.nz
Tuesdays - trad session
The Bog
O'Carrols Irish pub in Northlands Mall - 4pm til 7pm
every Monday from 6.30pm at the Belgian Beer Cafe
every Wed from 8pm at the Bard on Avon, Gloucester St (SPC RECCOMENDS)
Also keep your eye on/subscribe to http://www.bethere.co.nz/
Sunday Sessions-Sullivans Irish Pub With Frankie 8pm
Fri 21st August Jam night with Mad Faces @ Bar Belza 10pm
West Coast
The Woodstock Tavern, Woodstock
Jam- for all ages Every Sunday Night 7pm Contact Gail 03 755 8909 for more info.
Nelson
Original musicians wanted - solo, duo or band.
First Sun every month is Original Music Night at the Maen Fiddler, Nelson.
If you've got a presentable 45 min set of original material and would like to be included in the programme contact joe.moreton@gmail.com . Acoustic folk, Celtic, rock most suitable.
Levin Folk Club
Meets second Friday each month
Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, corner of Bartholomew Road and Middlesex St, 7:30pm. Admission $5, supper provided. Blackboard first half (one song only, but if time allows before supper break, some performers may be asked to do another number.)
Wellington
SPC & SOUNDSTAGE PRESENTS OPEN MIC/JAM SESSION @ DOWNSTAGE THEATRE HOSTED BY MIMZ & JAE BEDFORD COMING SOON
BIG EARZ A new weekly every Wednezday night @ Happy (Wgtn)
New muzic, experimenztal performanze, soundz fart, improvization, noize, shitcore etc etc yes thatz right every Wednezday KIWI MUZIC...if you would like to perform - email. happy [info@happy.org.nz]
followed by a set of open improvisation, all welcome.
Happy
118 Tory St corner Tory / Vivian Streets Te Aro Wellington
Acoustic Afternoon
every Sunday fortnight 2pm - 5pm
next afternoon Sunday 4th November
OS9 All Ages Venue Edward St
Cafe Open
all musicians and poets welcome
$5 non performers
www.myspace.com/os9wellington
Acoustic Routes monthly Club Nights
Second Sunday of every month at 8pm, entry $5.
For more information and to check out artists and special events
http://www.acousticroutes.org.nz/
For further details phone Gerard Hudson 04 477 3415
Jam Session - Third Sunday of every month
7pm Community Room Wellington Arts Centre 61 Abel Smith Street
http://www.acousticroutes.org.nz/Concerts.html
Kapiti Live Music Club holds regular open mics. Check their website for details.
The Henrietta Ford Stagecoach – Open mic
Every Wed from 7.30 till 11.00pm at The Adelaide 114 Adelaide Road, Wellington
Come and experience the Henrietta Ford Stagecoach open mic, unparalleled in open mic entertainment. There are monthly guitar give aways courtesy of MusicWorks
http://www.tyreerobertson.co.nz/
Also keep your eye on/subscribe to http://www.feelinggreat.co.nz/
Wairarapa
2 x Monthly Open Mic for singer/songwriters & acoustic music 1st Thursday of each month http://www.myspace.com/singersongwriternights3rd Thursday of each month http://www.myspace.com/acousticmusicnightGenerally artists play for free but receive promotion which depending on artist and lead time for notifying me could include radio and print media. We can negotiate accommodation, food and beverage rider on occasion For someone well known or simply good who’d like to support us And we may be able to get funding on occasion – can’t promise. Info from Glyn Maclean musicwairarapa@slingshot.co.nz
Taranaki
Powderoom -2nd Wednesday of each month
7:30 pm till 10:00 pm (Devon St New Plymouth CBD)
All acoustic acts welcome Perform 2- 4 songs each,Prizes and giveaways House guitar supplied/ BEST ACTS GET AIRPLAY ON MOST FM. PERFORM TO A FULL HOUSE.
For info contact: Bryce Wastney 027 446 5047 mob bryce.wastney@gmail.com
http://www.brycewastney.com/
(SPC RECCOMENDS)
The New Plymouth Singer Songwriters night - Last Tuesday of every month
at The Basement Bar New Plymouth.
Doors open 7:30pm
One song per performer. In house PA, Electric piano and Acoustic Guitar
http://www.singersongwriters.org/
Contact anandrose@gmail.com for more info
Napier
The last Wednesday of every month Take Five 189 Marine Parade Napier Info from parker-bevin@xtra.co.nz
Rotorua
Acousticity Rotorua - Meet every Tuesday night at the Fuze City Bar, cnr Tutanekai & Pukaki Sts from about 9 pm till late. Name on the whiteboard, plug in to PA, have spare guitar, play 3 or so songs. Contact/Txt 021 0274 1639 or email - acousticity_rotorua@hotmail.com
Whangarei
Wednesday from 6.30pm at Brauhaus Frings,
For more information contact Ross at minty_4@paradise.net.nz
Jam session – Whangarei – Every Wed
McMorrisseys Irish Pub, 7 Vine Street, Whangarei
The jam session kicks off around 8.30pm every Wednesday, enquiries direct to McMorrisseys ph: 09 430 8081
Jam session – Whangarei – first Thursday of every month
Revas on the Water Front, Town Basin, Whangarei. Kick-off around 7pm.
For more information call Revas ph: 09 438 8969 or email: reva@revas.co.nz
Auckland
Acoustic night Thursdays @ Nuffield street trading company bar
Open Mic at the Dogs Bollix (AK) now first Monday of every month (from Mon 1 October)
Email Angeljosephgordon@hotmail.com to book your spot (or text 027 416 0646)
Open Mic Night at Auckland’s Iconic London Bar
Corner of Queen St and Wellesley St every Monday night at 8pm
Various Guest MC’s including Penny Ashton and Sam Wills
Mondays from 8pm Jam sessions at Fibber McPhee's bar (Howick)
Botany Junction ( corner of TiIrangi Drive and Ormiston Rd)
Info from Richard Short rikochet@fastmail.fm
Monday Nights For A Jam Session And Bbq! Massey Uni
Every Monday! 7pm at evolution bar, massey uni (gate 5, oaklands road). Info from christochristo4warner@hotmail.com or Mara: 021-1476-727
http://www.thefieldcreative.org/
Mondays - Snatch Ponsonby Rd
8pm start. Bring a friend get 2 for 1 drink deal on their first purchase.
All performers go in the draw to win a prize at the end of the night. Non-performers may leave business card in the jar and will go in the draw to win a monthly prize draw
Co-hosted by Nick Hohepa
Info from Bex rebecca@show-shop.co.nz
The Auckland Singer/Songwriters Collective
Meetings will be held every 3rd Monday of the month
Our next meetings will be on Monday 17 September and Monday 15th October at the Grand Central, 126 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby.
An "open mic" night has been running successfully for some time at the Grand Central every Monday from 8.30 pm, and because we are keen to link the Singer/Songwriters group meetings with the opportunity to perform at an open mic, we will be holding our next meeting there from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Everyone is welcome to be part of the group, no matter what level of experience or ability.
Any queries contact:
Fiona McEwen truegreens@xtra.co.nz ph 826 4615
or Wendy Morris andywendy@orcon.net.nz ph (09) 424 3316
Mon - Open mic @ Grand Central 'The great little live music bar'
hosted by Eddie Gaiger (of pop idol fame!!)
8.30 - midnight
all performers get a fantastic drinks special of 'buy one get one free' until midnight!
Bring your friends, meet our friendly bar staff and enjoy the music
Tuesdays – Diablo
43 Ponsonby Rd
Info from Nick Hohepa openmicnighters@hotmail.com or ph 0211891900
Open Mic Night - Elbow Room Bar + Cocktail
12 Durham St East Auckland City.
Elbow Room is a live music venue and we are taking registrations for our new open mic night every Tuesday starting 7pm hosted by the friendly Elbow Room staff.
We don’t have a lot of space (hence the name) so solo acts with guitar/keyboard etc are preferred.
Talk to us if you have a duo or trio and we can see what we can work out. Unfortunately there is no room for drum kits.
Elbow Room is a proud supporter of the New Zealand music industry and a keen promoter of original music. So let's hear it!
To register for a half hour slot please email emma@elbowroom.co.nz or call 027 525 0014.
Please give your name and contact phone number.
Jam Nite Tuesdays from 8:30 @ The Attitude Bar, Main road Devonport. (AK)
Hosted by Waiheke's 'Jett Powers'.
P.A., drum kit, grand piano, supplied. Bring a guitar or whatever and join in. Solo or accompanied.
Info from Paul Vail ( co-ordinator ) suffer@xtra.co.nz
Jazz Jam night every Tuesday at the London Bar, CNR Wellesley and Queen Streets from 8pm (AK)
Every Wednesday from 7.30pm at Cardrona Speight's Ale House
Free entry and our resident muso Scotty will help you out as much as possible with equipment / tuning etc, he may even shout you a couple of beers! We are at 37 Normanby Road in Mt Eden and would love to see a few people come done, meet each other and just have a bit of fun. Call 09 6384560 for more info
Every Wed 8.30 pm - Open Mic Night at The Clare Inn Irish Pub
274-278 Dominion Road Mount Eden.tel:09 623 8233
All open mic enquiries: Walter 09 627 4996 021 2236 425 walworld@xtra.co.nz
or John 027 346 4892
Quality pa and lights, professional attitude, Great atmosphere, All performers welcome.
Drum for Fun (AK)
Come join us at Potter Park every Wed from Jan 16th 2008 from 5-6pm Free, drums supplied. Bring a friend, ````````drums supplied.```````````Sponsored by Ak City Council and YMCA. FREE EVENT :INFO: Ph 09 8173644 email: rhythmco@ihug.co.nz
Bar Africa's "Thursday Night Open Mic" hosted by JamesRAy
1b William Pickering Drive, North Shore City/Albany
Venue Ph:09 414 5428
Contact/host ph: 021 169 3609 or EM info@jamesray.info
8pm start. All welcome and encouraged. Come share your poetry, instrumental, vocal, song writing etc. talents/art to an appreciative and attentive audience.
THE MELT Ritual Rhythm and Moves (AK)
Come drum and dance with live music
Blockhouse Bay Boat Club, end of Endeavour St Blockhouse Bay.
Beginners welcome
Musicians wanted
drums supplied
Every Thursday 7pm $15.00 Contact Fraser 09 817 3644
Monthly at GANZ
Info at http://www.nzguitar.com/
Second Friday evening of each month from 7.30pm Ponsonby
Informal group
New/emerging performers of all ages and newly-formed groups looking to gain confidence in their performance and presentation especially welcomed
1A Ponsonby Road, Auckland. Performers $3.00, guests $5.00
Lovely acoustics in old church, friendly folk, all types of music welcomed plus poetry. Easy for parking Info ph. Carolyn (09) 482-3817 or email carolyndon@nettel.net.nz
Last Saturday of every month at Laingholm Fishing Club, Sandys Parade, Laingholm Beach from 7.30pm
All welcome
Enquiries contact Pedro 817-1019 or 027-673-4906
Sunday Afternoon Jam from 4pm at The Cats Tango Cafe, 21 Strand, Onetangi Beach. Waiheke
Ph 09 372 2565 (AK)
Small intimate family friendly community Open Mic Night at the Auckland Baha'i Centre in Glen Innes
Last Sunday of every month
It's strictly a non-alcoholic venue and being a Baha'i Endorsed event the aim to ensure a family friendly atmosphere. It runs on the last Sunday of each month starting 24th Feb 2008 from 7.30pm till 10pm. Hot beverages and snacks are provided. All of the performing/fine arts are encouraged to show here. It's been going for 2 years now, getting better every month, so for a venue with a difference please pop in, share something or soak up the atmosphere.
My contact details are:
Moses Tokuma
027 458 2674(texting is fine)
openonsunday@hotmail.com
Open Mic
Auckland Baha'i Centre
129 Taniwha St
Glen Innes
7pm