Come and enjoy homegrown country talent Zac Griffith, a 19-year-old award-winning country singer, songwriter/musician, live at the Theatre Royal Nelson.
Hear great country songs as well as some newly written songs of Griffith’s, and enjoy the music from him and a 6-piece backing band!
Seating is GENERAL ADMISSION, not allocated.
7pm: Solace (Best Band, 2024 Smokefreerockquest Nelson Regional Final)
7.30pm: Interval
8pm: The Beths
The Beths, the indie pop sensation hailing from Auckland, are set to make a triumphant return to their homeland for an intimate headline tour this September. After captivating audiences worldwide with their infectious melodies and dynamic performances – including standout performances across both Coachella weekends, and winning the coveted Album of the Year and Best Group Awards at the recent AMA Awards, The Beths are eager to bring their electrifying live set back to some of their favourite New Zealand stages.
Known for their catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics, this homecoming tour promises to be a celebration of their journey from local heroes to international acclaim. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they light up venues across the country with their signature blend of indie rock and irresistible charm.
One of Aotearoa’s all-time favourite bands returns to Nelson on their national tour. From the moment their debut EP Starlifter landed in 1998 until their swansong album Local Kid arrived in 2008, Pōneke’s Fur Patrol left an unforgettable legacy behind them.
Their debut album Pet rode high in the New Zealand Albums Charts for an astonishing thirty weeks, while the single Lydia knocked Destiny’s Child off the number one spot in the singles chart. Second album Collider was a rocking affair that saw the band taking Australia by storm and earning a reputation as a formidable and unmissable live act.
Now, some twenty years since the arrival of Collider, Julia Deans (guitar, vocals), Andrew Bain (bass), and Simon Braxton (drums) are taking to the road again to remind us how timelessly brilliant their stonking back-catalogue really is. Anyone who caught the band’s shows in 2022 will attest that they have lost none of their potency, power, or live energy, with the Ambient Light blog calling their Napier performance “a barnstorming show”.
Joining the bill will be Aotearoa Music Awards and Taite Music Prize finalist Tom Lark, fresh home from a UK tour and ready to warm up these shows in style.
Don’t miss your chance to hear your favourite Fur Patrol anthems live one more time when the band take to the stage.
Seats on the flat are out to make room for dancing.
Start your holidays off with a song in your heart! A sing-along with Kath Bee always puts a smile on your face. All the songs you love, including Sprinkle A Little Sunshine, Dragons Under My Bed, Individuality, Dad I wanna be a Camel, Blowing Bubbles, Magic in Me and more!
Everyone loves Kath Bee's performances, her down-to-earth manner, ability to connect with the audience, both children and adults - she always makes everyone feel special.
Winner of multiple awards including the 2020 and 2022 APRA NZ Children's Song of the Year, Kath's songs are catchy, uplifting and will stay with you and your child long after the concert is over. Bring your favourite soft toy to dance with, dress up in your favourite outfit and come ready for some actions, dancing, laughter and fun! Don't forget to bring your singing voice!
Kath always has giveaways, bubbles and very often some surprises during her shows. Plus she'll have books and ribbon wands to purchase and take away as a memento. She will be there after the show for photos and to sign your purchases. She can't wait to sing with you!
You’re invited to join the Creedence Clearwater Collective for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as they celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others.
From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time.
The Creedence Clearwater Collective, a real-life travelling band, captures the unique CCR sound. You don’t want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this fun, hit-packed live concert.
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand.
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical performances with a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and FX, and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle.
Featuring internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman, Night Fever, Tragedy, If I Can’t Have You, To Love Somebody, Immortality, Guilty, Massachussetts and more.
Hear world-class voices recreating the iconic three-piece harmonies alongside a live international band, all set to life with spectacular production and lighting in this theatrical tribute concert.
A rollicking fun night for Bee Gees fans and anyone who appreciates a good tune.
NZ’s award-winning hit tribute show Elton John vs. Billy Joel returns to the Theatre Royal in Nelson, after a stellar sold-out performance there in 2023, as part of a NEW NZ-WIDE TOUR 2024!
After wildly successful sell-out shows across New Zealand, join Cam and Sam as they wow audiences both young and old, performing the greatest hits of Elton John and Billy Joel LIVE! ‘Piano Man’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, ‘We didn’t start the fire’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘She’s always a Woman’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and many more.
Your favourite Elton and Billy songs are in safe hands with Cam and Sam. These professional touring NZ musicians have performed on live television, commercial radio and featured in the NZ Music Charts in careers spanning more than two decades.
This amazing Piano Man vs. Rocket Man extravaganza features astonishing costumes, two grand pianos in black and white, a world class lighting show, plus plenty of banter and all the songs you love!
Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour, The World of Musicals in Concert returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show.
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes. From the best of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, to Guys & Dolls and South Pacific and many, many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.
‘ALL THE HIT SONGS IN ONE SHOW’ is the quintessential takeaway from this musical concert gala. The World of the Musicals in Concert is a show that is tailored for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your to all your favourite and much-loved songs from the world of Musical Theatre in one unforgettable evening.
Secure your seats today to a show inspired by many but unlike any other.
7.30pm: Opening Act - Hannah in the Wars
8.15pm: Julia Deans
Having first carved a path in local and international musical landscapes as the front woman for early 2000s band Fur Patrol, Julia Deans has since secured her reputation as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most celebrated musicians. Following the early success of 00’s Fur Patrol and their critically acclaimed album PET, Deans’ solo albums Modern Fables (2010) and We Light Fire (2018) earned nominations for coveted musical accolades the Taite Music Prize, the APRA Silver Scroll, and the NZ Music Awards.
But it’s not just rock n roll. As an engaged, charismatic and artistic collaborator, Deans has been involved in a string of musical projects over the years including collaborations with SJD, Tami Neilson, and Neil Finn. From performing in an impressive array of arts festival shows (Jacques Brel, Joni Mitchell and David Bowie tributes), to musical theatre (Jesus Christ Superstar). Deans has also worked with the Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestras, and even discovered her inner diva with a season with the Hawke's Bay Festival Opera, to engaging as the Musical Director of the prestigious Silver Scroll Awards show in 2021.
Julia is currently recording a new album, which will see the light of day in 2024.
“Deans hides nothing, her songs an open journal for all to read.” – Ambient Light
“This is a singer/songwriter at the height of their craft.” – Sunday Star Times
“Yep, she can sing, and when she soars it’s a spine-tingling thing, because it’s all real.” – Metro
