The Nelson Marlborough West Coast Brass Band Competition returns to Nelson and we invite you to join us for the 'Festival of Brass' where bands present a competition programme with a focus on stagecraft, 'lighter' pieces, and a featured soloist from within the band.
Judged by two music judges (Mark Carter, NZSO and Cameron James, NZ Army Band) and entertainment judge, MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack, this will be a great night of Brass Band entertainment.
General Admission (seats not allocated)
Delaney Davidson takes his band of Anniversaries on the local roads around Aotearoa. Don’t miss a night of wry humour, some theatre of unease, and a rocking collection of bangers from his extensive back catalogue as he celebrates the music that got him where he is today.
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star-studded catalogue with special band The Anniversaries, Heather Webb - Guitar, Alex Freer - Drums, Mark Hughes - Bass.
15 years ago, Delaney Davidson joined Reverend Beat Man - cult figure, gospel trash preacher, and founder of the hugely influential Swiss record label VOODOO RHYTHM RECORDS, to release Self Decapitation and a year later Bad Luck Man.
Self Decapitation had such hits as 'Little Heart' (Silver Scroll Finalist 2011) and barnstormer 'Dirty Dozen', while Bad Luck Man had 'You’re a Loser' (country music song of the year 2012), as well as 'I’m So Depressed', and evergreen 'Time Has Gone'. These albums cemented him into the Voodoo Rhythm Family and saw him become a distinct cult figure of the European Touring circuit.
Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as “being the reigning king of capturing the essence of 'Noir' in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.” - Post to Wire.
Having spent the last 20 years as travelling 'troubadour' around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa.
Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi - Black Sea, Golden Ladder, his visual artwork with Tame Iti, and his most current album Out Of My Head produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain, and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand - all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations and gaining respect and admiration from audiences.
"Incontestably one of Aotearoa’s most influential and lauded contemporary songwriters” - Under The Radar
Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, till her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022.
Amber Joy Poulton (Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (Patsy Cline) and The Preacher Denis Surmon (Conway Twitty & Willie Nelson), along with kickin' band The Holy Men, will sing the story of and celebrate Loretta Lynn. In floor length gowns adorned with tassels and rhinestones, with hair as close to country music heaven as possible, where country music started and still should be, in the theatre, just like the Grand Ole Opry, and it's coming to New Zealand!
This inspiring show was a smash hit at the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival and has played to packed theatres across Australia since its debut in 2017, but it's New Zealand that has been screaming out for a tour and the cast couldn't be more excited for their first New Zealand tour in October 2025. They will have you tappin' your toes, tilting your head and falling in love with country music all over again with hits like 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 'You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man', 'Crazy', 'You're Lookin' At Country', 'Walkin' After Midnight', 'One's On The Way', 'Stand By Your Man', 'Faded Love' and more.
On their return to the stage post covid for their 2022 tour, Amber Joy Poulton and the cast of Coal Miner’s Daughter played to more than 10,000 people across Australia and in an eerie twist of fate, were performing opening night at the very moment of Loretta’s sad passing in Tennessee in 2022.
This is a show not to be missed and with the passing of the great Loretta Lynn, there is no better time to celebrate her music.
"Loretta Lynn paved the way for women like me in country music to take centre stage" - Amber Joy Poulton star of Coal Miner's Daughter
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift!
Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.
Join us with us for a fun night of singing, dancing and celebrating Taylor together!
Don’t miss your chance to relive the greatest Pop concert tour in history and revel in all things ‘Taylor’… BOOK NOW!
*This is a tribute show and is not associated with Taylor Swift Productions.
Introducing Europe’s Premier Tribute Show to Shania Twain, starring Liza Rebecca.
Shania - Come on Over is Europe’s Premier Shania Twain tribute show, the exclusive touring theatre show in the UK and internationally, starring Liza Rebecca.
Liza is unbelievable in her recreation of the Queen of Country Pop and Icon Shania Twain; you will think you are watching Shania herself! This Shania Twain tribute show will bring all the sass and style of Shania to the Theatre, truly authentic in every way.
Liza has incredible vocals, audience interaction and fabulous costume changes, and has perfected Shania’s iconic choreography. She has studied every move and style along with Shania’s unique tone and phrasing, so you get the authenticity of the full Shania Twain experience.
The show includes songs from the biggest selling album by a female artist of all time Come On Over, plus other Shania hits from The Woman in Me, Up and recent album Queen of Me.
Relive all the greatest Country songs in one night - you will never forget ‘Man I Feel Like A Women’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘Don’t Be Stupid’, ‘You’re Still The One’, ‘Rock This Country’, as well as other huge Country classics, '9 to 5', 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Can’t Fight The Moonlight', 'Take it Easy', 'Walking in Memphis' and more.
Wild Horses: Performing the Greatest Hits of the Rolling Stones!
Join us for an unforgettable night as Wild Horses takes the stage to perform the greatest hits of the legendary Rolling Stones! This super-band features some of New Zealand’s top professional musicians, chart-topping artists, and talented young session players, all coming together for a sensational show.
Don’t miss this chance to relive the iconic music that defined a generation. Grab your tickets now and prepare for an exhilarating evening of rock ‘n’ roll!
Rockquest Promotions presents a line up of local bands, including Parallel Park, Shedheads, Finesse, Solace and Tizzy.
SCANNING TICKETS: Tickets will be scanned at the door into the Theatre, so please make sure you arrive in good time and have your tickets ready for scanning, either on your phone or hard copy.
ALCOHOL FREE: This is an alcohol free event.
The Theatre Royal bar will be selling non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
Food and drink from outside the Theatre Royal may not be brought into or consumed in the Theatre.
SECURITY: There will be security guards on site to ensure that the space is safe, secure and alcohol free. Bags may be checked.
SEATING INFORMATION: Seating is General Admission, not allocated.
Chairs in the flat section downstairs are being removed to provide standing room. This means there may not be a seat for everyone.
Be early to grab the position you want, either in the standing room space or in the tiered section downstairs or upstairs.
NO PASSOUTS: This is a no pass-out show, which means that if you choose to leave the venue, you may not reenter.
RETURNING WITH A FULL NATIONAL TOUR IN 2025!
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the 80s and his continued domination of Pop culture into the 21st century.
Songs include Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT, They Don’t Really Care About Us and many more.
Get the full Michael Jackson concert experience with triple-threat performer Garth Field – electrifying in his role as Jackson – plus a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, state-of-the-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and effects.
Truly a mind-blowing stage production – not to be missed!
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!
Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury.
Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!
Hear Dominic Warren performing lead vocals, guitar and piano ALL LIVE ON STAGE and in Freddie’s original key, and with all the wit, charm and bravado of the legend himself.
Get ready for a night of non-stop Rock anthems including We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust, A Kind of Magic, Bohemian Rhapsody and so many more.
Selling out year after year around the world, this is a rock concert extravaganza NOT TO BE MISSED!
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys.
For nearly 60 years, the Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis, driving with the top down. Favourites like “Surfin Safari”, “Surfin USA”, “Surfer Girl”, “Little Deuce Coupe”, “Barbara Ann” and “California Girls” turned the warm-weather months into a blissful utopia where perpetual happiness, young love, and endless freedom reigned.
Now, THE BEACH BOYS EXPERIENCE bring to the stage a mesmerising vocal wall of harmonies to capture the iconic sounds of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands of all time.
Come have some Fun, Fun, Fun at the coolest, hippest, most far-out concert in 2025!
