Events in April 2025

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Category: Music / Gigs
LIVE & LOCAL at the Old School - Apr 11

LIVE & LOCAL at the Old School - Apr 11


April 11, 2025

Friday April 11 at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan. Upstairs in Whare Tapere.

Entry by koha

Adults (18 plus) Recommended $10, Minimum $5 – pay what you can afford.
Free entry for ages 17 and below.

Doors open at 7pm with Live & Local starting at 7.30pm. Bar open.

Our popular Live & Local featuring local performers continues for Autumn 2025…

Live and Local
7.30pm, Friday 11th April 2025

Penni Feather
Folk, blues, originals, unexpected ukulele songs? Check!
Known for her wide-ranging vocals and irreverent stage presence, singer/guitarist Penni delves into her folk and blues roots for this spot.

FloWithIt

Florent is a French musician based in Raglan. His guitar playing and song writing are inspired by John Frusciante and Jimi Hendrix.
Flo will play a mix of originals and covers, but also, because Flo loves to jam, he will explore some ideas with his looping setup.

We’ll see what happens.

A showcase for local performers, from songwriters to comedy.

If you’re interested in performing at one of these shows, contact Music Coordinator Nicky Mann: music@raglanartscentre.co.nz

Live & Local presented by Raglan Old School Arts Centre is made possible with the support of Waikato District Creative Communities, Raglan Community Board, Norah Howell Charitable Trust, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost (Bayleys Real Estate)

 

Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
5 Stewart St
Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
New Zealand
078250023
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Category: Music / Gigs
Checkerboard Lounge Trio (Aus) Back with the Blues Tour

Checkerboard Lounge Trio (Aus) Back with the Blues Tour


April 18, 2025

The Checkerboard Lounge Trio at Raglan Old School Arts Centre.

$25 + Transaction Fee at Eventfinda or $30 at the door.

Buy tickets now:  https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/checkerboard-lounge-trio-aus-back-with-the-blues-tour/raglan

Evolving over thirty-five years CBL has become a cult-like institution in Australia. The brainchild of renowned singer, songwriter and drummer Carl Pannuzzo, the band has enjoyed diverse membership over its lifespan but the current line up of Carl, Tim Neal and Shannon Bourne is arguably the band’s strongest ever, breathing fire and virtuosity into blues, classic soul and roots.

CBL, leave audiences enthralled by the creativity and chemistry between the band. The spirit is palpable from the first bar of their performances, with an almost childlike sense of play, they reinvent the music every time with authenticity and immediacy, no two shows are ever the same. From standing ovations at festivals to packed Melbourne pubs, vibrant and unforgettable, CBL are a tour-de-force delivering honesty, integrity and truthful musicianship, the very essence of a live music experience.

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April 25, 2025(3 events)

Category: Other
Backgammon

Backgammon


April 25, 2025

EVERYONE WELCOME

In Eva's Room at Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St, Raglan. Last Friday of the month. Bring a board if you have one.
Social event hosted by Dermot Murtagh. P 027 44 55 232. E dermotmpm@xtra.co.nz

Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
5 Stewart St
Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
New Zealand
078250023

Category: Music / Gigs
Female Powerhouses Unite: A Night of Healing, Uplifting, and Liberating Music

Female Powerhouses Unite: A Night of Healing, Uplifting, and Liberating Music


April 25, 2025

Lucy Gallant & Joydah Mae – April 25th, Raglan Old School Arts Centre

Early Bird $35.00 + $2.58 booking fee

Buy Tickets Now: HUMANITIX TICKET LINK

Limited Tickets –will sell out fast!  Secure Your Spot Now!

Join us for a soul-stirring night of transformation, empowerment, and connection as two extraordinary female artists, Lucy Gallant and Joydah Mae, take the stage. Each celebrated for their powerful artistry, they will perform individual sets that promise to inspire, heal, and uplift.

Lucy Gallant – A Musical Force of Liberation

After a captivating first-ever New Zealand tour in January this year, Australian songstress Lucy Gallant made such a profound impact that she’s been called back for another run! Having graced major festivals like Glastonbury and Byron Bay Bluesfest, Lucy has built a reputation as one of the most vibrant and mesmerizing performers on the touring circuit.

A one-woman band and multi-instrumentalist, Lucy blends reggae, folk, and soul into uplifting rhythms and heartfelt melodies that encourage love, liberation, and individuality. Her voice, both soulful and powerful, carries an energy that draws the audience in, making each performance an immersive and healing experience. She invites everyone to sing along, dance, and connect, transforming every concert into a shared celebration of joy and self-expression.

Joydah Mae – Ancestral Wisdom & Transformative Sound

A proud Ibaloi warrior, Joydah Mae brings a deeply spiritual and healing presence to the stage. Her music, rooted in challenge, resilience, and transformation, opens a space for reflection and inner strength. With a voice that resonates with raw emotion and ancestral wisdom, Joydah’s powerful sound connects deeply with the audience, creating an atmosphere of unity and healing.

She blends soulful melodies with rhythmic storytelling, inspiring listeners to embrace their own journey, let go of fears, and step into empowerment. Every performance is a sacred experience, inviting the audience to be part of something greater than just the music.

More Than a Concert – A Healing Event

This is more than just music—it’s a night of healing vibrations, unity, and conscious connection. Through the power of sound and storytelling, Lucy and Joydah create a sacred space where music becomes medicine. Together, they offer a transformative experience that will leave hearts open and spirits uplifted.

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