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
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.