What's On
The 2022 Festival was a four-day event held during the first weekend of September.
Hold the date for the next festival - 31 August to 3 September 2023
Click open the 2022 4 day schedule
THURS SEPT 01
Globe One @ 8.00pm:
Kevin Downing 101 Lab Band with Special Guest from the USA David Becker 8.00pm $28.00
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Globe Two @ 7.30pm :
The Unity Singers and Special Guest $20.00
FRIDAY SEPT 02
Globe One 7.00 - 8.30pm
THE FLAMING MUD CATS $28.00
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Globe Two 9.00 - 10.30pm
THE KELBURN VIADUCT MUNICIPAL ENSEMBLE JUG BAND $28.00
EXTRA: Blues Jam
After each evening concert on Thursday / Friday / Saturday nights there will be a Blues Jam in the foyer of the Globe Theatre.
This will be hosted by various artists performing at the festival and is open to concert audience members and visiting musicians to stay around and join the fun.
SAT SEPT 03 - AFTERNOON
Globe One @ 2.00 - 3.30pm
THE WELLINGTON HEADS $28.00
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Globe Two @ 4.00pm 5.30pm
THE HANDSOME GIANTS featuring Shayn Wills, Freddy Limbert and Bullfrog Rata $28.00
SAT SEPT 03 - EVENING
Globe One @ 6.30 - 8.00pm
THE WELLINGTON SKA ORCHESTRA $28.00
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Globe Two @ 8.30 - 10.00pm
LAURA COLLINS & THE BACK PONCH BLUES BAND $28.00
SUNDAY SEPT 04
Globe One and Two
BLUES WORKSHOP - Free Entry
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Globe One @ 2.30pm
The Wellington Blues Brothers Revue Show $28.00
EXTRA: Blues Outreach Programme
Blues, the great American Art Form.
Professor Warwick Murray presents a FREE series of educational lectures on Saturday at 1.00pm and Sunday at 12.00pm. READ MORE
Blues after 5. Free concerts in venues around Palmerston North.
Wednesday August 31 / Thursday September 01 & Friday September 02 between 5.00 - 7.00pm .
Please support these venues:
The CELTIC Regent Arcade, 73-77 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
AQABA 186 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
THE BREWERS APPRENTICE 334 Church Street, Palmerston North
and LITTLE SAVANNA (Friday night only) 45/47 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Artists performing around these venues include:
MIKE GARNER & ROBBIE LAVEN - from Tauranga
SHAYN (HURRICANE) WILLS - Raglan
BULLFROG RATA - Wellington
NICK POTTS - Palmerston North
... and as a Special Festival closing event at The Celtic on Sunday September 04 between 5.00 - 7.00pm Blues Buffet from Whanganui which features Palmerston North’s own Erna Ferry.
Festival Concession
FULL FESTIVAL PASS >>
( 8 Concerts)
Total $160.00 ( Full price $224)
FRIDAY ONE DAY PAY >>
(two concerts)
Total $40.00 (Full price $56)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON PASS >>
( two concerts)
Total $40.00 (Full price $56)
SATURDAY EVENING PASS >>
(two concerts)
Total $40.00 (Full price $56)
Artist Profiles
Kevin Downing 101 LAB Band w- David Becker (USA)
For more than three decades, Grammy and Emmy nominated guitarist, composer, producer David Becker has continued to define himself as one of the best and most unique voices in jazz and contemporary music. READ MORE
Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band
Wellington based Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading back to Palmerston North to let this blues train roll. READ MORE
The Wellington SKA orchestra
“Blame it on the Ska” is big band meets Jamaican music. The musicians have taken the Jamaican music sound, added a big band twist, and created a unique sound. The Wellington SKA Orchestra is the only one of its kind in New Zealand. READ MORE
Kelburn Viaduct Municipal Ensemble Jug Band (KVMeJB)
The Kelburn Viaduct Municipal Ensemble Jug Band (KVMeJB) had its genesis in August 2013 when Pip Payne, Neil Worboys, Bill Wood, Maurice Priestley, and Steve Carlyle, banded together with the avowed intention of playing Jug Band Music together. READ MORE
Wellington Heads
Named after the striking features on Wellington’s rugged southern coastline, Wellington Heads have been playing in and around the capital city, and in venues further afield, for a number of years. READ MORE
Unity Singers
The Unity Singers' purpose is to bring joy to people, member Nick Robinson says, and it is trying to be a ray of sunshine this winter. READ MORE
The Flaming Mudcats
The Flaming Mudcats are now regarded among our country’s premier Blues bands. They have released four albums, performed in festivals and clubs around New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands and remarkably… the USA. READ MORE
The Handsome Giants
Get ready to be blown away by New Zealand’s most exciting musical experience - The Handsome Giants. This unique power duo, blends old school Roots/Blues-music with electric Rock'n'Roll, creating an intense, yet intimate show. READ MORE
The Wellington Blues Brothers
The R&B, Soul and Blues (with a hint of country)movie sound track bought to life by 9 of Wellington’s best musicians. READ MORE
Blues After 5
Free concerts in venues around Palmerston North.
Wednesday August 31 / Thursday September 01 & Friday September 02 between 5.00 - 7.00pm .
Please support these venues:
The CELTIC Regent Arcade, 73-77 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
AQABA 186 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
THE BREWERS APPRENTICE 334 Church Street, Palmerston North
and LITTLE SAVANNA (Friday night only) 45/47 Princess Street, Palmerston North
Artists performing around these venues include:
MIKE GARNER & ROBBIE LAVEN - from Tauranga
SHAYN (HURRICANE) WILLS - Raglan
BULLFROG RATA - Wellington
NICK POTTS - Palmerston North
... and as a Special Festival closing event at The Celtic on Sunday September 04 between 5.00 - 7.00pm Blues Buffet from Whanganui which features Palmerston North’s own Erna Ferry.