Upcoming events Wellington 2024
Third meeting of the Acoustic Routes Social Club, Johnsonville Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road (opp NZ Post), Johnsonville, 1.30pm, Wednesday 2 October. Guest Jo Sheffield with songs to join in with, and a chance to hang out with like-minded folkies. All welcome. Bring instruments and/or voices!
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, 2nd Sunday of the month only in October, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz . Upcoming dates are Sunday 13 October.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Wednesday 9 Oct (2nd Wednesday of the month), 7 pm, hosted by Roy McGuinness. No need to book in, just come along and put your name on the board.
Acoustic Routes Singaround, tunes and poems welcome too! 7.30pm on Monday 21 October (3rd Monday of the month) at Johnsonville Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville. Bring songs or tunes to share or just come to listen and/or join in. Tea and coffee provided, entry $4. Parking beside the venue or catch a number 1 bus or the Johnsonville train to Johnsonville.
Past Events 2024
AR monthly concert with Black Eyed Susie, Duncan Davison, and Pick & Mixolydian, 7.30pm on Thursday 26 September at the Johnsonville Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville.
AR monthly concert with Vikki Clayton, Kevin & Rosie, and Don Mackay, 7.30pm on Thursday 22 August at the Johnsonville Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville.
Acoustic Routes concert – smorgasbord of 4 great acts, 7.30pm on Thursday 22 July at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington. Parking on site or catch the number 14 bus.
Acoustic Routes Winter Singaround Special at Tawa Community Centre, Tawa, Monday 17 June, 7:30 pm. Parking on site or catch the number 60 bus, or the Porirua train to Tawa station.
Karen Clarke with Al Witham opening at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 18 April (earlier in the month than usual) at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Maida Vale Road, Wellington.
Past Events 2023
Acoustic Routes concert with Frank John and Erin Manu, and Toil and Trouble, 7.30pm on Thursday 28 September at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Wednesday 11 October (2nd Wednesday of the month), 7 pm, hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, 2nd and last Sundays of the month, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz . Upcoming dates are Sunday 24 September, Sunday 8 October and Sunday 29 October.
Acoustic Routes Singaround, tunes and poems welcome too! 7.00 for 7.30pm on Monday 16 October (3rd Monday of the month) at Johnsonville Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville. Bring songs or tunes to share or just come to join in. Tea and coffee provided, entry $4.
Past events 2022
Acoustic Routes Christmas party, 3pm on Sunday 11 December, 43 Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae. See blog or Balladeer for information and directions.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Wednesday 14 December (2nd Wednesday of the month), 7 pm, hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, 2nd and last Sundays of the month, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. Please note, not on in December or January – see you February. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
New event: Acoustic Routes Singaround, tunes welcome too! 7.00 for 7.30pm on Monday 21 November at Johnsonville Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville. Bring songs or tunes to share or just come to join in. Tea and coffee provided, entry $4.
Acoustic Routes St Andrew’s concert, 7.30pm on Thursday 24 November at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sundays 13 & 27 November, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Wednesday 9 November (2nd Wednesday of the month), 7 pm, hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Acoustic Routes invitational concert, 7.30pm on Thursday 25 August at Tawa Community Lounge, Tawa, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes concert with Charlotte Yates, Liz & Tim and The Godwits, 7.30pm on Thursday 28 July at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Past events 2021
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 9 May, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 13 May, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
NZ Music Month concert at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 27 May at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 10 June, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 13 June, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert (TBD), 7.30pm on Thursday 24th of June at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 8 July, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 11 July, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert (TBD), 7.30pm on Thursday 22nd of July at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 8 August, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 12 August, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert (TBD), 7.30pm on Thursday 26th of August at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 9 September, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 12 September, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert (TBD), 7.30pm on Thursday 23rd of September at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 10 October, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 14 October, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 11 November, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 14 November, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes Monthly Concert (TBD), 7.30pm on Thursday 25th of November at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Recent past events – 2021:
Open Mic at Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 11 February, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Butter and Bees concert at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 25 February at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 28 February, 5.15-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
2020
VicFolk and The Flukes at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 26 November at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Irish singaround at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 15 March, 5.30-8pm. Bring an Irish song, a tune or two, story or poem to share.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 12 March, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 8 March, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
New: Sunday Jam at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 1 March, 4pm-8pm Hosted by Billy. Confirmation and contact details to come.
The Downunderdogs at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 27 February at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
2019
The Polly Johnson Set at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 26 September at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 8 August, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 11 August, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes AGM, Sprig and Fern, Tinakori Road, Sunday 18 August, 3 pm.
Steampunk Minstrels at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 22 August at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Shining Stars concert at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 25 July at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Newtown Acoustic at Acoustic Routes, 7.30pm on Thursday 27 June at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 9 May, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 12 May, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Rachel Dawick in concert, 7.30pm on Thursday 23 May at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 11 April, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Himmerland (Denmark) with Mairi Campbell (Scotland). 7.30pm on Saturday 13 April at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 14 April, 5.30-8pm. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Sadie and Jay from Brisbane. 7.30pm on Thursday 25 April at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes St Patrick’s singaround. Bring something Irish to sing, play or dance. 7.30pm on Thursday 28 March at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Waitangi Day Gathering, Anne and Roy’s place, 21 Gordon Road, Plimmerton, Wednesday 6 February from 2pm.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 10 February, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 14 February, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Book a berth concert, 7.30pm on Thursday 28 February at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
2018
Acoustic Routes Christmas Party, Sue and Kim Rose’s home, 329a Paekakariki Hill Road Pauahatanui, Saturday 15 December, 3 pm.
Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman Tuesday 6 November, 8pm at Roseneath School Hall, Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 8 November, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 11 November, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@supermail.co.nz .
Acoustic Routes Concert – featuring 4 local and international acts, 7.30pm on Thursday 22 November at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Vic Folk play Acoustic Routes – 7.30pm on Thursday 26 July at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Concert – Janet Muggeridge and Dave Murphy 7.30pm on Thursday 28 June at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Concert for New Zealand Music Month: Four great acts from Wellington 7.30pm on Thursday 24 May at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Singaround for Anzac Day. Bring your songs, poems, or stories about (any) war and peace to share. 7.30pm on Thursday 26 April at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Songwriters Workshop. An opportunity for songwriters to share their expertise and for beginners to learn, maybe start writing a song. 4.30pm on Sunday 22 April, upstairs at The Office, Newtown, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Singaround for St Patrick’s Day. Bring something Irish to sing, play or dance. 7.30pm on Thursday 22 March at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 8 March, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 11 March, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@clear.net.nz .
Spooky Men’s Chorale, 8.00pm on Wednesday 21 March, Salvation Army Citadel, Vivian Street, Wellington, book at Eventfinda.
Acoustic Routes Concert: Double Bill with Crooked Weather (UK) and The Faustians (Wellington) 7.30pm on Thursday 22 February at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Annual Waitangi Day gathering, Anne and Roy’s home, 21 Gordon Road, Plimmerton, Tuesday 6 February, 3 pm, barbeque starting at about 5 pm.
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 8 February, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 11 February, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@clear.net.nz .
Acoustic Routes Concert: Alistair Brown, 8.00pm on Thursday 15 February at Murray and Julie Kilpatrick’s, 9 Donlin Road, Pukerua Bay, Kapiti Coast.
2017
Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 9 November, 7 pm hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 12 November, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@clear.net.nz .
Acoustic Routes Concert: Klezmer Rebs 7.30pm on Thursday 23 November at Roseneath School Hall, Roseneath, Wellington.
Acoustic Routes Christmas Party, Sue and Kim Rose’s home, 329a Paekakariki Hill Road Pauahatanui, Sunday 10 December, 4 pm.
The Helen Dorothy Project on at Wellington Bluegrass Society on Friday 13 October
Vishtèn concert, Wellington Museum, Saturday 14 October, 8:00 pm
Wellyfest – Wellington Folk Festival. Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre in beautiful Moore’s Valley, Wainuiomata, 20-23 October – go to the website to find out how to register.
Spring Come-All-Ye Concert. Roseneath School Hall, Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington, 7.30pm on Sunday 24 September.
Martin Curtis on Saturday 23 September at a special house concert hosted by Plimmerton Up Close and Personal (Anne McGregor and Roy McGuinness), 21 Gordon Road, Plimmerton.
Vic Folk Tunefest 29 September to 1 October. Find out more by emailing vicfolkmusic@gmail.com or see the website.
- Open Mic at The Office, Newtown, Sunday 10 September, 5.30-8pm Hosted by Kevin Ikin. To find out more, contact Kevin at kevin.ikin@clear.net.nz .
- Monthly Blackboard Concert, Plimmerton Boating Club, Thursday 14 September, 7 pm Hosted by Roy McGuinness. To find out more, contact Roy on (021) 433-878.
Acoustic Routes AGM: Sunday 20 August. Upstairs at the Sprig and Fern, Tinakori Road, Thorndon, 3pm
Banish the Winter Blues Ceilidh with The Jimmies! Roseneath School Hall, Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington, 7.30pm on Thursday 24 August – dancing and entertainment to brighten a wintry month!
James Wilkinson and Jacquie Walters Concert, Roseneath School Hall, Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington, 7.30pm on Thursday 27 July – a great Winter warm-up concert with this acclaimed duo.
Acoustic Routes Feisty Females Concert, Roseneath School Hall, Maida Vale Road, Roseneath, Wellington, 7.30pm on Thursday 22 June – featuring FFFF (Feisty Feckin’ Full-time Feminists), and Renny M with Janet Muggeridge from Taranaki.
Acoustic Routes NZ Music Month Concert, Roseneath School Hall, 7.30pm on Thursday 25 May – featuring local artists Kaboodle (Diana Bastion and Julian Ward), Sue Harkness, and Simple Gifts (Sue Rose and Philippa Gander).
Acoustic Routes Songwriters Concert, The Third Eye, Arthur Street, 7.30pm on Thursday 23 March – featuring K-too, The Gracious Deviants, Pat Higgins and Alan Downes.
Winter Wilson, Plimmerton Boating Club, Wednesday 8 February, 7.30pm
Rachel Dawick, Thursday 16 February, 7.30 pm, venue to be advised.
Kirsty Bromley and Simon Dumpleton, Thursday 23 February, 7.30pm, The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Te Aro, Wellington.