Gizzy Gig Guide

Katchafire will be playing at the Longline Classic on Saturday at the Soundshell Awapuni Stadium.

This Week

Build-a-band

Every Thursday night at Smash Palace, from 7-11pm. Motivate your muso mates or just turn up — everything’s set up and ready to go. Let’s jam !  Free entry.

Karaoke

Friday October 20 at Breakers’ Jandal Bar.

Elton John Experience - Cancelled (Band has Covid)

Friday, Dome Bar and Cinema, 8pm. Michael Stodart’s Elton John Experience is a spectacular showcase capturing Elton’s extravagance and musical prowess. Backed by an exceptionally talented band, Stodart delivers an unforgettable powerhouse performance. Tickets: $39.18 each at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/the-elton-john-experience/gisborne

Raw Muscle Ladies’ Night

Friday, Cosmopolitan Club, 8.30pm. Shows are the perfect balance of classy and sexy. Tickets: Gold is $79, silver $69, general admission $35.

Music in the Vines at Wrights Vineyard and Winery

Enjoy a musical extravaganza this Labour Weekend, Saturday October 21 at Wrights organic vineyard. Franzi Corker and the captivating Annabelle & Ash will provide the entertainment. The event starts at 11am and the melodies will flow from 12 midday to 4pm. Admission is $10, and U18s are free. Indulge in gourmet pizzas, picnics, and delightful treats from our deli. Secure your spot by contacting info@wrightswines.co.nz or call us at 027 656 8222.

First Light Wine & Food Festival Gisborne 2023

Sunday October 22, 12 midday – 7.00pm. The 2023 event features two locations — TW Wines and Matawhero Wines. Both venues will offer a great selection of food, wine and music. Entry includes bus tickets that courier people from the Gisborne i-Site out to both venues, provide transport between both and then back to central Gisborne.

The Longline Classic featuring Katchafire and Mitch James

Now a Labour Weekend annual event, the festival features many NZ acts including Home Brew, Lord Echo (DJ set), Halfqueen, Molly Payton, The Butlers and BrazilBeat. Saturday’s   event at the Soundshell Awapuni Stadium starts at 2pm. Tickets available from www.longlineclassic.co.nz range in price from $132.67 each in a group of four, $149.35 single and $245.93 for the VIP lounge.

Official Longline Classic After Party -  featuring Halfqueen, Brazilbeat Sound System, Oceanspace and Hyan

After an epic Longline Classic head to Smash Palace on Sunday between 4pm and 10pm this Labour Day weekend. Venue capacity limits apply, so be sure to get there early to avoid disappointment. It’s FREE ENTRY with RSVP here https://bit.ly/3P3dmM1

Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club, Matokitoki Valley

Sunday, October 22, 9am to 1pm. An easy morning walk along the trail which joins Matokitoki Valley to Cave Road, and along Cave Road to Riverside Road and back again, a walk of 7km all together. Ph Gillian 867 4591 or 027 645 6880, email: grass.hopper@xtra.co.nz

Back to the Future

Gisborne Choral Society presents a programme of music ancient and modern. St Andrew’s Church, Monday October 23, 2pm. Koha.

Visual Arts

Breathe – Maiko Lewis-Whaanga

The last few years have been challenging. This has been the catalyst for Maiko to create a space that reconnects herself and the viewer back to a basic, biological function, the breath and its power to ground us and create a sense of calm in a busy and uncertain world.

Rima Tekau - Melanie Tahata

Rima Tekau is a sharing and expression of whānaungatanga, of toi Māori and most importantly, aroha. Tairāwhiti Museum.

Purapura Whetu - Michelle Hinekura Kerr

This exhibition at Tairāwhiti Museum is made up of woven sculptures that recall the ancestral stories of the whānau mārama, the celestial family of light.

He Kākahu Rerehua — The Uplifting Wind

He Kākahu Rerehua |The Uplifting Wind weaves together an exhibition, collection care project and wānanga in one space.

Let The Guide know what’s on, guide@gisborneherald.co.nz or ph 869 0600