New Zealand Music Services DIRECTORY


    PLEASE NOTE
    Some of these VENUES have not been updated for several years. As they are updated we are entering
    the date of their update beside them.

    MUSIC CLUBS

    The Auckland Singer/ Songwriters Collective
    191 Swanson Road, Henderson, Auckland
    c/- F McEwen, 18 Miro Street New Lynn, Auckland
    P: 0-9-826 4615 or 09 424 3316
    M: 027 272 5981
    E: truegreens@xtra.co.nz
    Co-Facilitator: Fiona McEwen
    Co-Facilitator: Wendy Morris

    The Auckland Singer/Songwriters Collective (TASC) was formed in August 2004 and aims to provide an informal, supportive atmosphere for encouraging developing singer/songwriters to create material and improve their performance skills. It is also an opportunity for developing artists to come together and form new musical connections.

    Christchurch Folk Music Club
    Cokers Bar, 52 Manchester Street, Christchurch
    Sunday nights: 7.30pm open, 8.pm start
    Tables and seating for 120 persons
    President/Bookings: Vicki Sanchez-Lloyd
    PO Box 964, Christchurch
    P: 0-3-388 8478
    E: president@folkmusic.org.nz
    W: www.folkmusic.org.nz

    Check out the website for further details.

    DEVONPORT Folk Music Club
    The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, Auckland
    PO Box 32-010 Devonport, Auckland
    All Enquiries: Roger Giles
    P: 0-9-445 2227
    F: 0-9-445 0080
    E: realmusic@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 80

    Specialising in Folk and Folk orientated music.

    Mainly Acoustic Music Club Inc
    Club Aims - The fostering and promotion of mainly acoustic music to the community and the encouragement, education and development of emerging performers.

    We meet at: - Mayfair Cafe
    116 Main St. Upper Hutt

    Kevin Meehan (club president)
    83 Clouston Park Road, Upper Hutt
    Bookings: Kevin Meehan
    Phone: - (04) 970-4008
    Fax: - (04) 970 4008
    Mobile: - 021 311 465
    Email: harrier@paradise.net.nz

    Alternate contact: Steve Johnson (vice president)
    Ph 971-1190
    Email : ramgad@paradise.net.nz

    Capacity: - approx 80
    Seating/Tables: - casual seating - no reservations
    Sound: - Good PA
    Lighting: - subdued around the cafe. A few highlights on stage.
    Engineers: - Wilson Murdoch/Tony Chad
    Security: - Mary Khalil on the door - takes no prisoners
    Access: - Main St
    Kitchen Facility: - mostly snacks & drinks

    General Description
    A great night out in this beautiful licensed venue. Local performers blazing a trail from 7.30pm followed by main guests, on stage from around 9pm. Entry usually $10 at the door The club usually meets on the 2nd Tues of the month. Exception being our first concert of 2006 Feb 21st (main guest is the superb Gilly Derby, on tour).



    VENUES

    ALTITUDE
    bar and nightclub
    30 Alexandra St, Hamilton
    All enquiries: Sarah Weake
    P/F: 0-7-838 2221
    M: 0-21-296 3930
    E: sarah@altitude.net.nz
    URL: www.altitude.net.nz
    Capacity: 600
    In-house PA: 12,000w JBL system
    Lighting: no lighting
    Local suppliers: Not Just Lights Ltd (0-21-251 7218)
    the Sound Workshop & Click Sound
    Stage: 950mmH, 3.5mD, 9mW at front of stage 3mW at back
    In-house Tech: Laurie Weake
    M: 0-21-533 824
    Licensed: 7am 3am R18 (supervised license)
    Some poster placement
    Gig guides: Absorbed (website), The Generator

    description:
    Altitude Bar & Nightclub is Hamilton's newest premier touring venue, having hosted great artists such as Jimmy Barnes, Pacifier, Blindspott The expansive 'sprung' dance floor is a great feature, as is the mezzanine level which overlooks the stage and main dance area.



    AOTEA CENTRE
    (see Edge)


    AQUA VELVET KITCHEN & BALLROOM
    cafe/bar
    17 Bow Street, Raglan
    PO Box 63, Raglan
    Good inhouse PA
    All enquiries: Al McCombo
    P: 0-7-825-8588
    E: lono@paradise.net.nz
    Capacity: 150
    In-house PA
    Stage: Space on floor. Rubber mat supplied 2.5mD 3mW
    In-house Tech Licensed to 1am. All ages

    description:
    Raglan's top music venue featuring local, national and international touring acts.

    Call for booking and technical details.


    ARC CAFE
    135 High St, Dunedin
    Phone: 0-3-474 1135
    Fax: 0-3-474 5135
    Email: cafe@coffee.co.nz
    URL: http://coffee.co.nz
    Capacity: 350
    Production: permanent PA includes desk, eq, fx, subs.
    Basic stage lighting rig.

    description:
    Dunedins major music venue with an excellent reputation for quality entertainment. Open Monday to Saturday noon until late. Fully licensed R18 vegetarian cafe and venue + free internet. Arc Cafe is a charitable trust aiming to make life a little more worth living by running a non-commercial media production house, cafe and venue that supports and advances constructive, authentic new cultures, music and arts: over 1000 nights of live music and 15 CDs of Dunedin music since 1997.


    ASB THEATRE
    (see The Edge)


    BAR-BARELLA
    nightclub dance music, non commercial bands
    1263 Pukuatua St, Rotorua
    Postal Address: 1 Wyndham Rd, Rotorua
    All enquiries: Jon Armstrong
    P: 0-7-347 6776
    M: 0-27-275-7477
    E: barbarellabar@hotmail.com
    Capacity: 150
    In-house PA: Small 6 channel vocal
    Lighting: strobe, mirror ball, dance lights
    Local suppliers: Tony Black ­ P: 0-7-348 7886
    Licensed: 10pm-3am Wed ­ Sat. R18
    Poster placements: (80)
    Gig guides: local paper & radio

    description:
    Small cosy bar with non commercial atmosphere Great for DJs or bands doing their own thing.


    BAR BODEGA
    101 Ghuznee Street, Wellington
    P: 0-4-384 8212
    F: 0-4-384 9502
    Manager: Fraser McInnes
    M: 0-25-239 0109
    E: bar@bodega.co.nz
    Capacity: 400


    Bay of Islands Conference & Events Centre
    see"WAITAHA"


    BLUENOTE
    bar - supervised ­ kids OK with parents
    191 ­ 195 Cuba St, corner Cuba & Vivian, Wellington
    Postal address: 20 Emerson St, Berhampore, Wellington
    Manager: Liz Aoyama
    P: 0-4-801 5007
    F: 0-4-971 1625
    M: 0-21-321 006
    E: bluenote@paradise.net.nz
    URL: http://come.to/bluenote
    Capacity: 150. 60+ seated
    Licensed until 6am, hours 4pm-6am
    Inhouse PA: 2 subs, 2 tops, monitors
    Lighting: 5x par cans, 4 channel mixer+ 3 phase power
    Security Licensed: 4pm - 6am weekdays
    4pm - 8.30am weekends

    description:
    Central city, easy access from road. Small-medium venue seats 60-100 standing room 150 Live Music, Comedy, Jam nights, Poetry, Storytelling, Pool, good vibez.



    BREWERS BAR
    pub/tavern all original, from punk to Hip Hop
    107 Newton St, Mt Maunganui
    All enquiries: Benjie Sullivan
    P: 0-7-575-2739
    F: 0-7-575 2739
    E: g.v.meikle@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 300
    In-house PA: Amps - 3x Carver PX1450/Phonic MQ4230 EQ Mackie CR1604 desk/2x duel CH compressor digital effect. Good subs, F.O.H. and monitors
    Lighting: cans, effects & chaser
    Stage: .55mH, 4.2mD, 5mW
    3 phase power
    Licensed: 11am - 2am
    Poster placement (20)
    Gig guides: Zfiles - ZM, B.O.P. Times, Coastline FM, Bay News, Weekend Sun
    Radio Ads: ZM, Radio Hauraki Crew & truck parking

    description:
    Brewers Bar has been supporting original NZ music for 3 years, anything from DJs and local Punk & metal bands right through to the big acts like Deceptikonz, The Datsuns, Blindspott. Great atmosphere, cheap drinks & quality live entertainment.

    Send demo and press pack for gigs. Phone or email for further details.




    CASK & CLEAVER
    559 Dominion Rd, Balmoral, Auckland
    PO Box 96-145, Balmoral, Auckland
    Phone: 0-9-638 7042
    Fax: 0-9-838 9680
    Mobile: 0-27-488 1340
    Email: info@santana.co.nz
    URL: http://www.caskncleaver.co.nz
    Manager: Reg Hunt
    Capacity: 150

    description:
    In-house PA with some lighting. Kitchen facility, tables & 150 chairs. Fully licensed theme restaurant. Excellent band venue, parties, album launches, catering birthdays, xmas functions, video shoots.




    CHRISTCHURCH CONVENTION CENTRE
    95 Kilmore St, Christchurch
    PO Box 13-144, Christchurch 8030
    Phone: 0-3-366 8899
    Fax: 0-3-363 3322
    Email: cathy.hemsworth@nccnz.co.nz
    URL: http://www.convention.co.nz


    CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL
    PO Box 13-144, Christchurch 8030
    Phone: 0-3-366 8899
    Fax: 0-3-363 3322
    Email: cathy.hemsworth@nccnz.co.nz
    URL: http://www.convention.co.nz


    CITRUS BAR
    cafe/bar (night club weekends)
    Contact: Lyndsay Senior
    Bookings: usually 2 - 3 months in advance
    P: 0-9-407 1050
    F: 0-9-407 1068
    M: 0-27-626 2150
    E: citrusbar@xtra.co.nz
    Kerikeri Main Rd, Cnr Cobham Rd
    PO Box 635, Kerikeri
    Capacity: 240
    Can do some accomm.
    Poster Placement: (25)
    Print ADs: Northern News Radio
    ADs: KCCFM, The Edge
    PA: multi mic outlets, DJ Box
    Lights: 1x strobe, multi disco lights, 1x smoke machine
    Local Hire: Music Workshop, 0-9-407 7860
    Licensed: Mon-Sat 10am-3am. Sun 10pm. R18

    description:
    Centrally located in middle of town. High profile main 'night-life' venue in the area. Timber floors - refurbished in 2000. Offering a wide variety of live music and entertainment. A host venue in the Jazz Blues Festival and the Arts Festival. Tidy dress. No headgear, patches, jandals, or shorts in the evening.


    CLASSIC COMEDY & BAR
    321 Queen Street, Auckland
    Manager: Scott Blanks
    Phone: 0-9-373 4321
    Fax: 0-9-373 2236


    CREATION
    venue, studios, art gallery, retail space (ex cinema)
    105 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central
    Po Box 13-663, Christchurch Central
    Manager/Bookings: Marcus Winstanley
    P: 0-3-366 4009
    E: creation.yht@ihug.co.nz
    Capacity: 200+
    Seating: 80+
    Stage: 600mmH, 4mD, 8mW
    3-phase power
    Sound: System available for small hire fee.
    Band system with subs, 16 chan desk
    Lighting: 8 par 56 and 8 par 38 static cans with gels included with PA. Dimmers extra.
    License: 8pm - 1am Wednesday to Saturday
    Non-smoking
    Security: Required for events with alcohol
    Gig Guides: Package (Chch), Groove Guide (Nationwide), RDU (Chch)

    description:
    Christchurch's underground music, film and performance venue. Catering for a range of different events and performance styles, Creation is dedicated to the promotion and production of works by emergent, contemporary and experimental artists and musicians.


    DEVONPORT FOLK MUSIC CLUB
    acoustic music club
    Specialising in Folk & Folk orientated music
    The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport
    PO Box 32010 Devonport, Auckland 1309
    All enquiries: Roger Giles
    P: 0-9-445 2227
    F: 0-9-445 0080
    E: realmusic@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 100
    In-house PA: 2x Yorkville Y-115 cabinet speakers
    E-Tec Powered mixer 6 mono & 4 stereo channels
    reverb 200w per side, 2x 50w power wedges
    Lighting: 2 spots, dimmer
    In-house Tech
    All ages
    accomm. supplied (homestay)
    Booking Agent: Flying Piglets
    P/F: 0-6-754 6928
    E: winter@netsource.co.nz
    Booked up 9 months in advance


    DIGGERS BAR
    wide variety of music
    17B Hood Street PO Box 21079, Hamilton
    All enquiries: Craig Williamson
    M: 0-21-478-884
    F: 0-7-854 3057
    E: diggers@actrix.co.nz
    Capacity: Front Bar ­ 90. Back Bar ­ 170+ garden.
    Lighting: Single phase comet 6 & controller with 8x 300w mounted par cans plus one floor par can & strobe light, 4 blacklight UV tubes
    Local suppliers: Click Sound. Dan ­ M: 0-21-825 425
    Stage: .42mH 4 modules 1.2mx2.4m
    3 phase power (Back Bar only)
    Licensed 9am to 3am. R18
    Poster placement (8) in-house only
    Gig Guide: Waikato Times

    send demo CD or will come and listen to you if local gig

    description:
    mostly covers bands but have had performances by the Datsuns, Fur Patrol, Midge Marsden, etc. Live music most nights of the week Thur, Fri, Sat open to 3am. CD release partys.


    DUNEDIN MUSICIANS CLUB INC
    Type of Venue: Licensed bar and club
    Street Address: 12A Manse St, The Exchange, Dunedin
    Postal Address: 12A Manse St Dunedin
    Manager: The President
    Bookings: The President
    Phone: 0-3-477 2353, President's contact details on answer machine
    Capacity: 100 - 120
    Seating/Tables: 60
    Sound: Full PA and foldback, mikes, drums, guitars, amps, piano and keys.
    Lighting: Wired for your lights.
    Engineers: On request
    Security: On request
    Access: Street frontage, straight stairs to first floor.
    Kitchen Facility: Yes
    General Description: Playing live music to Dunedin since 1974, cheap venue because we're in it for the music, open to members and guests, or public as you require. Cafe/club type setting, full bar, double glazed for noise, licenced to 2am. Great venue for the touring band on a budget.


    EGGSENTRIC CAFE
    restaurant/dining environment
    singer/songwriter - works best
    1047 Purangi Rd, Flaxmill Bay RD 1 Whitianga
    All enquiries: Dave Fowell
    P: 0-7-866 0307
    F: 0-7-866 4329
    E: eggsentric@paradise.net.nz
    Capacity: 80
    Licensed till midnight
    Accomm.
    Poster placement (15)
    Print ADs: Beacon also monthly newsletter
    Radio Ads: Coromandel FM, Mercury FM

    description:
    A small intimate venue with good acoustics and popular with all performers. We usually do dinner and show with the cover charge built in.


    FLASHBACKS
    11-13 Dudley Street, Lower Hutt Wellington
    Phone: 0-4-570 1025
    Fax: 0-4-566 4932
    Contact: Phil Gratton




    FOUNDERS THEATRE
    fixed seat proscenium theatre
    221 Tristram St, Hamilton
    PO Box 740, Hamilton
    Manager: Richard Sutherland
    Bookings: Debbie Fletcher
    Phone: 0-7-838 6603
    Fax: 0-7-838 6601
    Email: richard.sutherland@hcc.govt.nz
    Capacity: 1249
    Lighting: included in hire
    Access: loading dock P.S. stage

    description:
    Founders Theatre can supply technicians and security. Green Room available. Fixed seat proscenium theatre. Stage 12m x 15m deep including apron. Full lighting and flying system. Dressing rooms, services parking available. Large foyer and cafe Amadeus restaurant.


    GALATOS
    venue & bar
    17 Galatos Street, Newton, Auckland
    PO Box 68510, Newton, Auckland
    All enquiries to: John Minty
    M: 0-27-289 5877
    E: john@galatos.co.nz
    P: 0-9-303 1928
    F: 0-9-377 8359

    3 Rooms: Main Room, the Basement, and the Lounge Bar
    For all Terms and Conditions check out the webpage www.galatos.co.nz

    the Main Room
    Stage: 5.5mW, 4.5mD
    Sound: In house FOH comprises of a Cobra Linaray system with 4 x 18' subs, 4 x top ends, 1 x limiter and 1 x monitor.
    lighting: Galatos Main Rooms in house lighting rig is setup in the standard house position and is comprised of 11 x par cans, 1 x pinspot, 3 x dobo lights, theatrelite desk and theatrelite dimmer pack.

    the Basement
    Sound: In house FOH comprises of Electro Voice system with 2 x 18' subs and 2 x tops and 1 x monitor.


    GISBORNE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
    club-bars, bistro, garden bar, conferences
    190 Derby St, City Central, Gisborne
    PO Box 343, Gisborne
    Entertainment & Functions Manager: Donna Biddle
    P: 0-6-867 9719
    F: 0-6-867 6615
    M: 0-27-251 9421
    E: cossie.gis@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 800. 450 seated
    Stage: 1mH, 3.5mD, 7.5mW
    3 phase power plus 63 amp
    Poster placement (8)
    Gig guides: Table Talkers, Notice Boards, Newsletter
    Print ADs: Gisborne Herald Radio ADs: 2ZG - 89Fm

    description:
    We can cater for all age groups, with food and beverage to family and fun. Gaming facilities BBQ area with playground, conference facilities. Pool & Snooker tables.


    GRAND CENTRAL
    bar
    126 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
    PO Box 147256, Ponsonby, Auckland
    All enquiries: Jeremy
    P: 0-9-360 1260
    F: 0-9-360 1267
    M: 0-29-537 3699
    Capacity: 50+
    In-House PA
    Lighting: minimal but OK
    Licensed 4pm ­ 5am ­ R18

    Send demo and info to above address.


    GRAPEVINE WINE BAR CAFE
    restaurant, nightclub bar
    36 Currie St, New Plymouth
    Contact: John Power
    P/F: 0-6-757 9355
    M: 0-27-431 1177
    Capacity: 150
    Local Tech supplier: Axis Music
    Licensed: 8am ­ 3am. R18
    Gig guides
    Print ADs: New Plymouth Daily News
    Radio ADs: EnergyFM

    description:
    Live music here every weekend Sometimes Jazz bands on Thursday The Grapevine Wine Bar-Cafe is known as a classic funky, friendly place to be.


    GREAT HALL AUCKLAND TOWN HALL
    (see The Edge)


    HARBOUR LIGHT
    Licensed Entertainment & Function Venue
    24 London St, Lyttelton 8012, Christchurch
    Phone: 0-3-328 8615
    Fax: 0-3-328 8625
    Email: info@harbourlight.co.nz
    URL: www.harbourlight.co.nz
    Manager: Helen Hobson
    Capacity: 300 standing or 200 including seating for 100.
    Stage: Max. 6m deep x 9m wide; opening 7m wide.

    description:
    Intimate club-like-venue designed for entertainment of a wide variety. Available 7 days a week. Fully licensed. Easy stage access. 3 phase power. A top Christchurch performance venue which has hosted some of New Zealand's best performers.


    HARBOUR MASTERS BAR & RESTAURANT
    bar & restaurant
    10 Ocean View Rd, Matiatia, Waiheke Island
    PO Box 55, Oneroa, Waiheke
    All enquiries: Jennifer Rouse or Amy Cushing
    P: 0-9-372 2950
    F: 0-9-372 2940
    M: 0-21-372 372
    E: fun@harbourmasters.co.nz
    Capacity: 300+ garden
    Lighting: 4 cans
    Stage: 20cmH, 4mD, 5.86mW
    3 phase power
    Security
    Licensed till 1am ­ R18
    Posters placed locally (20)
    Gig Guides: Herald, Gulf News, Marketplace, Beach Radio
    Print ADs: Gulf News, Marketplace
    Radio ADs: Beach Radio

    description:
    Large room with bar running down one side Large garden area overlooking Matiatia Bay adjacent to ferry & wharf 35 minutes from downtown Auckland.


    HARVESTERS
    53 The Square, Palmerston North
    PO Box 1478, Palmerston North
    Phone: 0-6-356 9019
    Mobile: 0-25-212 5924
    Email: dblack@xtra.co.nz
    Manager: Daniel Black
    Bookings: Soren Ohlson
    Capacity: 200

    description:
    Small to medium sized intimate original music and dance party venue.


    HASTINGS MUNICIPAL THEATRE COMPLEX
    Hastings Tourism Facilities Trust
    PO Box 1173, Hastings
    Phone: 0-6-870 9483
    Fax: 0-6-870 9485
    All enquiries to: Ross Williams

    Theatre Capacity: 1050
    Concert Chamber Capacity: 120
    Assembly Function Centre: 300-400


    HERALD THEATRE
    (see The Edge)

    HOWICK CLUB
    chartered club. members and guests
    classic hits 60s ­ today
    107 Botany Rd, Howick, Auckland
    PO Box 38367, Howick , Auckland
    Entertainment Co-ordinator: Rita Bell
    P: 0-9-537 7101
    F: 0-9-537 4160
    E: howick.club@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 340
    In-house PA: 400 watt Bose system with DJ & Band facilities
    Lighting: Pin Spots, strobes, 12 cans, alligators
    Stage: 2.41mW 1mD 4.68mW
    3 phase power
    Gig Guides: where to dance.co
    Print ADs: Howick and Pakuranga Times
    Sound Restrictions: Residential zoning.

    description:
    The Howick Club is a member of the NZ Chartered Clubs Association. Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday Members, affiliated members and their invited guests only.




    JUPITERS
    Cnr King and Eastbourne St, Hastings
    PO Box 108, Hastings
    Phone: 0-6-878 2849
    Fax: 0-6-878 2849
    Contact: Adam Carey


    KAPONGA BACKGAMMON CLUB
    private club - closed to the public
    32­36 Victoria Street Kaponga, Central Taranaki
    PO Box 46, Kaponga
    Bookings: Laurence
    Phone: 0-6-764 6493
    Fax: 0-6-764 6268
    Mobile: 0-21-264 9919
    Email: kaponga.BACKGAMMON@xtra.co.nz
    URL: www.kapongabackgammon.co.nz
    Capacity: 250 max.
    Hire-in sound as required.
    Lighting: 8x basic, coloured cans.
    Engineers: available, if required.
    Security: Good security by club.
    Access: Stage load - front doors off main street.
    Kitchen Facility: Good basic 'tucker', toasted sandwiches, pizza etc. 'Vegie' cooks, but still have bacon & meat etc.

    description:
    Open only for events/partys. Otherwise Private Club - closed to public.




    KHUJA LOUNGE
    niteclub & live music venue
    536 Queen St, (3rd Floor) Auckland
    PO Box 5986, Wellesley St, Auckland
    All enquiries: Ashwin Sudhaker
    P: 0-9-377 3711
    F: 0-9-377 5980
    M: 0-21-266 5890
    E: khuja@khujalounge.co.nz
    URL: www.khujalounge.co.nz
    Capacity: 120-170
    In-house PA: 16 channel Behringa PA, mixer, 4 vocal mics
    Lighting: 4 cans no dimmers
    Stage: .3mH 3mD 1.5mW
    In-house Tech: Lukas Farry
    Licensed 24 hours ­ R18

    description:
    100% pure aotearoa soul; live bands and international/local DJs. Back bar available for private functions.


    KINGS ARMS TAVERN (see The Kings Arms)


    LEWIS EADY RECITAL HALL
    small concert venue
    Classical and Jazz
    75 Great South Rd, Remuera, Auckland
    Po Box 99801, Newmarket, Auckland
    Manager: John Eady
    Phone: 0-9-524 4119
    Fax: 0-9-524 4116
    M: 0-21-108 7432
    E: john@lewiseady.co.nz
    URL: www.lewiseady.co.nz
    Capacity: 65

    description:
    Small recital hall suitable for chamber concert music and small jazz combos. Has a 6'2' reconditioned Steinway grand piano.


    LOGAN CAMPBELL THEATRE
    large concert venue
    217 Greenlane West, Auckland 3
    PO Box 26014, Auckland 3
    Phone: 0-9-638 9969
    Fax: 0-9-630 3350
    Email: info@akl-showgrounds.org.nz
    URL: http://www.akl-showgrounds.org.nz
    Facility Mgr/Bookings: Amelia Franich
    Box Office Mgr: Ticketek New Zealand
    Total Capacity: 3068
    Stage Size: 13m wide x 7m deep
    Maximum Stage Width including PA platforms: 22.7m
    Power: 200 amp per phase
    Sound and lighting not supplied
    Dressing Rooms: 7
    Rental Rate: $5000 plus GST or 11% of ticket sales, whichever is greater.
    Merchandising not handled by venue.
    Tractor trailer parking available.


    MANGAWHAI TAVERN
    pub
    Moir Road, Mangawhai
    PO Box 100, Mangawhai
    Contact: Helen Wilson
    P/F: 0-9-431 4505
    M: 0-27-277 5181
    E: hcjwh@ihug.co.nz
    Capacity: 1200 (outside) 300 (indoors)
    No in-house sound or lighting
    3 Phase Power
    Stage: 3mH 31/2mD, 71/2mH
    Security supplied
    Licence: 9am - 1am. R18
    Posters placed in the local area
    Lists with Gig guides. Print ADs and Radio ADs

    description:
    Large garden bar with outdoor stage.
    Phone Helen for details and bookings


    MASONIC TAVERN
    a wide range of music
    27 King Edward Pde, Devonport, Auckland
    PO Box 32-372, Devonport, Auckland
    Phone: 0-9-445 0485
    Fax: 0-9-445 2558
    Email: boydt@masonictavern.co.nz
    URL: http://www.masonictavern.co.nz
    Manager: Boyd
    Capacity: 150 or 350
    Sound: in-house vocal PA

    description:
    Situated on the North Shore of Aucklands harbour, access by road or ferry, built in 1866. A large following of local support catering for a wide range of music, comedy and the arts. Two bars both very unique, great views.




    MASSEY EVENTS CENTRE
    university concourse (Wednesday lunchtime gig)
    Massey University Students Association
    Turitea Campus, Tennent Drive, Palmerston North
    MUSA, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North
    Students Assn.Office: P: 0-6-350 4500, F: 0-6-350 5665
    Campus Arts Administrator: Duncan McCann
    E: campus.arts@musa.org.nz
    M: 0-27-449 1347
    DDI: 0-6-350 4510
    Bar: 0-6-350 5981
    Backstage: 0-6-350 5981
    Events Centre Capacity: 1000
    PA available for hire.
    Experienced engineers available.
    Lighting: available for hire.
    Security available and kitchen facilities.

    description:
    Concourse (lunchtime Wednesday gig) vocal PA provided - good for up and coming bands, solo artists, street performers.


    MATTERHORN
    large cafe
    106 Cuba Street, Wellington
    PO Box 9212, Marion Square, Wellington
    All enquiries: Leon Surynt/Sam Chapman
    Office: P: 0-4-384 8919
    F: 0-4-384 3340
    M: 0-27-765 225
    E: info@matterhorn.co.nz
    URL: www.matterhorn.co.nz
    In-house PA: 4x Evid 6.2 speaker pairs 4x EV. 5x300 speaker system
    3 phase power
    Security
    In-house Tech: Peter McDowell ­ M: 0-21-369 387
    Licensed 11am - 5am. R18
    Poster placements (250)
    Gig guides: Package, Dominion Post, Radio Active


    MICKY FINN'S IRISH PUB
    bar & live music venue
    acoustic, jazz, funk, soul, rhythm and blues and rock
    85a Hereford Street, Christchurch
    PO Box 955, Christchurch
    Manager/Bookings: Denny Stanway
    P: 0-3-366 2115 / 0-3-377 2686
    F: 0-3-377 0720
    M: 0-21-048 1137
    E: dennystanway@therockpool.co.nz
    Capacity: 300
    Seating/Tables: 60 - 80
    Sound: 7 K In-House Rig, 24 Channel desk, Effects
    Lighting: On stage Parcans
    Engineers: On site sound engineers
    Security: In-house Security provided
    Access: Wide access stairway and elevator

    description:
    Christchurch's leading live music venue/bar 7 nights a week. No cover charge Located Upstairs above funky pool bar 'The Rockpool' in Hereford St - the heart of the CBD Opens daily from 4.00pm - live music from 9.30 to late every night Micky's supports musicians with full promotion, stage, sound and engineer. Functions also catered for.

    NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
    48 Nile Street, Nelson
    Phone: 0-3-548 9477
    Fax: 0-3-548 7782
    Email: nsom@nsom.ac.nz
    URL: http://www.nsom.ac.nz
    Manager: David Naylor
    Capacity: 388
    Seating: 388
    Stage: max 4m deep flat floor and choir stalls 12 metres wide.
    Lighting: 16x2k fixed fresnels on raised /lower trussing.

    description:
    Internationally acclaimed Auditorium with superb acoustics for concert music. Also suitable for conferences. Available seven days per week.

    ODEON LOUNGE and GALLERY
    cafe lounge
    3 Mt Eden Rd, Eden Tce, Auckland
    All enquiries: Sean Murphy
    P: 0-9-309 6336
    M: 0-21 122 1904
    Capacity: 80
    In-house PA: Wharfdale Selfpowered & 16ch desk
    Lighting: ambient plus stage lighting
    Stage: 20cmH 4mD 4mW
    Can supply in-house Tech
    Licensed 7am ­ 1am ­ All ages
    Poster placement (5­10)
    Gig Guides: Fix, Herald, Remix, groove guide
    Sound restrictions: volume is to be kept to an appropriate listening level for the room.

    description:
    Intimate and cosy ­ hold regular art exhibitions ­ most performance has a left of centre slant.

    For bookings: supply demo or other recording with contact details to the above.


    O'FLAHERTYS IRISH BAR
    pub any and all types of music
    35 Hastings Street, Napier
    PO Box 78, Napier
    All enquiries: Kevin, Tom, or Deane
    P: 0-6-834 1235
    F: 0-6-834 3950
    Capacity: 200
    Stage: 200mmH, 3mD, 5mD
    3 phase power
    Security
    Licensed 11am - 3am. R18
    Poster placement: (30)
    Gig guide: Hawkes Bay Today

    description:
    Irish pub with front bar for bands, back bar with pool tables and garden bar.


    OTARA MUSIC ARTS CENTRE
    Otara Town Centre, Bairds Road, Otara
    c/- Manukau CIty Council
    Private Bag 76 917 Manukau City
    Phone: 0-9-274 6400
    Fax: 0-9-274 1454
    Email: rtuineau@manukau.govt.nz
    Centre Co ordinator: Rose Tuineau
    Technical Programmer: Norman Mann
    Bookings: Liz McCord
    Capacity: 250
    Seating: 250
    Sound: In-house JBL sound system
    Lighting: In-house lighting rig and operator
    Technicians: On-site sound and lighting engineers
    Security: 24 hr security provided
    Kitchen Facility: Full kitchen facilities

    description:
    This Centre supports local musicians and provides a facility for artists from amateur to professional levels. The Centre is renowned for identifying and fostering up and coming new musical styles. Linking with Otara markets, an indoor-outdoor space is available. Vocal PA instruments and technical and promotional support available at reasonable rates.


    OUSA (Otago University Students' Association)
    640 Cumberland Street Dunedin
    OUSA, Po Box 1436 Dunedin
    Social Activities Manager: Rob McCann
    Phone: 0-3-479 5334
    Fax: 0-3-479 5346
    Mobile: 0-274-335 883
    Email: rmccann@xtra.co.nz
    URL: www.ousa.org.nz
    Hall Capacity: 1,500 Cafe Capacity: 600
    ReFuel Bar Capacity: 450
    Sound: permanent PA includes desk, eq, fx, subs
    Lighting: Lighting provided at ReFuel Bar

    description:
    Otago University has multiple venues from large scale gigs to the more intimate ReFuel Bar. Bands, solo, djs, comedy acts all welcome.



    POEDIUM NIGHTCLUB
    Poenamo Hotel 31 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland
    Phone: 0-9-480 6109
    Fax: 0-9-418 0365
    Manager: Jacinta Fue
    Capacity: 450

    description:
    North Shores premier nightclub at the Poenamo Hotel. The hotel features 3 bars, restaurant and accommodation facilities with swimming pool.


    PROSPECT OF HOWICK
    pub/nightclub
    Main Street & Bosuns Bar 78 Picton St, Howick
    PO Box 38073, Howick
    All enquiries: Chad & Tiff
    P: 0-9-534 3199
    Some mic's and speakers Disco lights & mirror ball.
    Black lights & DJ booth
    3 phase power
    Licensed: Mon ­ Wed 7am ­ 12. Thurs ­ Sun 7am­3am
    Poster placement (10)
    Print ADs: Howick and Pakuranga Times

    description:
    Main Street is predominantly 18 ­ 24 year olds, caters for a variety of music tastes. Bosuns Bar - Howick's local pub, also catering for all age groups with bands, pool tables, pokie machines.


    REGENT ON BROADWAY THEATRE
    Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
    PO Box 1723, Palmerston North
    Phone: 0-6-350 2100
    Fax: 0-6-350 2108
    Email: manager@regent.co.nz
    URL: http://www.regent.co nz
    General Manager: Charles Forbes

    description:
    The Regent on Broadway is New Zealand's best technically equipped provincial stage theatre complex with an auditorium seating capacity of 1393. It has hosted the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, musicals, Celtic shows, religious and cultural gatherings plus much more. The majestic art deco function room is also ideal for weddings, parties and corporate meetings. The Regent on Broadway - the entertainment centre - in the centre of New Zealand.


    REVAS on the WATERFRONT
    restaurant jazz, blues, folk, reggae, rock
    31 Quayside, The Town Basin, Whangarei
    PO Box 784, Whangarei
    All enquiries: Reva
    P: 0-9-438 8969
    F: 0-9-438 0172
    E: reva@revas.co.nz
    URL: www.revas.co.nz
    Capacity: 100
    No sound or lighting
    No 3 phase power
    Licensed till 2am ­ 7 days. All ages
    Can do some Accomm.
    Gig Guides and Print Ads: Herald, Whangarei Leader, Advocate

    description:
    On a Marina - sound over the water an issue - No big bands at night. Send your CD or call Reva for details and availability.


    ROADHOUSE PAPAKURA
    238 Great South Rd, Papakura
    PO Box 469, Papakura
    Phone: 0-9-297 8991
    Fax: 0-9-297 8994
    Manager: Nick Bradley
    Capacity: 800

    description:
    Recent acts include HLAH, Shihad, Tadpole, Headless Chickens, EyeTV, D4, The Superjesus, Garageland. Acts confirmed are Fur Patrol, Stellar, Anika Moa, The Feelers. Average turnout is usually 500+.


    ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE
    100 years as an Entertainment Venue
    75 St Hill Street, Wanganui
    PO Box 257, Wanganui
    Phone: 0-6-349 0511
    Fax: 0-6-349 0512
    Email: rwoh@royaloperahouse.co.nz
    URL: www.royaloperahouse.co.nz
    Manager: John Richardson
    Seating: 830
    Rental Rate: On application
    Ticketing: Tickets available through the Regent on Broadway Palmerston North or any Ticket Direct outlet.
    Access: Large loading dock

    description:
    Traditional live theatre venue with bar.


    SAINT JAMES THEATRE COMPLEX
    312 Queen St, Auckland
    PO Box 5345, Wellesley St, Auckland
    Phone: 0-9-377 7661
    Fax: 0-9-377 7601
    Email: info@saintjames.co.nz
    URL: www.saintjames.co.nz
    4 Concert venues
    Saint James Theatre
    Capacity: 2230
    Regent Theatre
    Capacity: 1000
    Westend Theatre
    Capacity: 800
    Grand Circle
    Capacity: 300


    Sopheze on the Bay
    Function Centre
    Caroline Bay, Timaru
    P.O. Box 975, Timaru

    Manager: Vanessa Keen
    Bookings: Vanessa Keen
    Phone: (03) 6889613 or (03) 6849999
    Fax: (03) 6849989
    Mobile: 0272460027
    Email: sophezecatering@xtra.co.nz
    URL: weddings.sopheze.co.nz

    Capacity: 300
    Seating/Tables: 300 
    Sound: hired
    Lighting: hired
    Engineers: hired
    Security: .hired
    Access: easy + wheelchair
    Kitchen Facility: extensive 

    description:
    Historic building on Caroline Bay with a local reputation for bringing great music to the region. Established caterers, and function centre for a wide range of events with full bar facilities. Previous hotel owners, with experience working with live bands both local and national. We also have a large outdoor area, which can be fenced for licensed gigs, and we are ideally placed less than 2 minutes from the centre of town. We are able to cater for both underage and licensed gigs.


    SUBNINE
    Live venue/Nightclub
    9 Edward Street, CBD, Wellington      
    PO Box 11-434 Manners St, Wellington
    Manager/Events Director: Greig Wilson
    Phone: 0-4-384 9976
    Mobile: 0-275-225 522
    Email: Greig@subnine.co.nz
    URL: www.subnine.co.nz

    Capacity: 600
    Excellent stage viewing
    Seating/Tables: Yes
    Sound: Large in-house JBL Rig



    SUPERTOP
    very large tent
    concerts, events, corporate
    Ericsson Stadium
    PO Box 27089, Mt Roskill, Auckland
    All enquiries: Ray Channon
    P: 0-9-525 0680
    F: 0-9-525 0682
    M: 0-274 940 429
    E: a-t-s@ihug.co.nz
    URL: www.a-t-s.co.nz
    Capacity: 13,000
    Seating: 8,000
    Stage: 1.800H 13.550D 24.365W
    3 phase power
    Inhouse PA , lighting and technicians
    In-house recording


    THAMES WAR MEMORIAL CIVIC CENTRE
    conference venue and auditorium
    200 Mary Street, Thames
    PO Box 67, Thames
    Manager: Sharron McCaskill
    Phone/Fax: 0-7-868 6971
    Mobile: 0-21-168 7018
    Email: Thames.CivicCentre@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: Auditorium 500, Conference Room 200
    Seating: tiered seating 279, single seating 240, 15 tables
    Sound: In-house speakers/mixer
    Lighting: FOH, stage, follow spot
    Kitchen facility and security available
    Access: Rear stage, front entrance, exits.

    description:
    This centre is a recently refurbished modern and attractive venue. Two rooms for hire: Auditorium which has excellent acoustics and viewing, tiered seating, with stage changing rooms and showers. Conference Room is fully carpeted - curtained and is excellent for weddings and private functions or small theatre shows. The Topps Twins, Abba show, D'Boyz, Freddie Mercury show, Ireland and 'In Dreams' - Roy Orbison shows have performed here.


    the ADMIRALS ARMS
    hotel
    146 Wharf Road, Coromandel
    PO Box 103, Coromandel
    All enquiries: Dennis & Ngaire Irwin
    P/F: 0-7-866 8272
    URL: www.admiralsarms.co.nz

    description:
    Large reburbished hotel with accommodation and restaurant. Large outdoor garden bar. The summer pub gig in Coromandel.


    THE CIVIC
    (see The Edge)


    the CURRACH IRISH PUB
    Pohutakawa Lodge
    Pa Beach, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island
    Contact: Phil & Moira Judd
    P: 0-9-429 0211
    F: 0-9-126 0117
    E: PLodge@xtra.co.nz
    URL: www.CurrachIrishPub.com

    description:
    Also contact for local paper the bi monthly Great Barrier Bulletin. Radio station is The Beach out of Waiheke Island 90kÕs from Auckland.
    Transport: Boat 3-4 hours Sea Link 90k's from Auckland. Flights 30 minutes from North Shore, Waiheke Island, & Auckland Airport.


    THE EDGE®
    50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central
    PO Box 5749, Wellesley St, Auckland
    Phone: 0-9-309 2677
    Fax: 0-9-309 2679
    URL: www.the-edge.co.nz
    Theatre Development Manager: Lester McGrath
    Theatre Bookings Co-ordinator: Frances Brixey

    The Edge comprises the following venues:
    Alberts Restaurant, Aotea Centre Capacity: 150
    Aotea Square Capacity: 15,000
    ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Capacity: 2256
    Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall Capacity: 499
    Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Capacity: 1673
    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre Capacity: 186
    NZI Convention Hall, Aotea Centre Total Standing Capacity: 1,300
    Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall Capacity: 200
    The Civic - Auditorium Capacity: 2382
    Wintergarden, The Civic Capacity: 550




    THE FAT LADIES ARMS
    Cnr Linton & Church St Palmerston North
    PO Box 469, Palmerston North
    Phone: 0-6-358 8888
    Fax: 0-6-359 4163
    Email: flapn@xtra.co.nz
    URL: http://www.fatladiesarmspn.co.nz
    Manager: Jarrod
    Mobile: 0-21-705 999
    Proprietor: Daryl Fraser
    Mobile: 0-25-753 520
    Capacity: 400-600
    Sound: 2x18 sub & 4x12 mids & 4 JBL bins.
    Lighting: 4x Par cans Stase & Intelligent lights.
    Kitchen and Security available.

    description:
    Garden Bar. Large student and army bar. Most big bands play in Sardon Bar but must be finished by 11pm (noise control) Approx. 500+ people.


    THE GRAND HOTEL
    cafe/pub we support original homegrown music
    1 Railway St, Helensville
    All enquiries: Stephen Wilson
    P: 0-9-420 2096, or 0-9-376 0075
    M: 0-21-151 4062
    E: thegrand@paradise.net.nz
    Capacity: 360 inside
    In-house PA: 2x Dual 15" folded horn subwoofers 1000 watts 2x Dual 15" mid range and high freq horn enclosures 1000 watts
    Lighting: Lighting bars, 3 in house Par-kans.
    3 phase power
    Stage: 1mH, 4mD, 5.8mW
    Can Supply security. accomm. supplied
    Poster placement in local area.
    Gig Guide: bfm, ChannelZ, The Rock etc
    Radio ADs: bfm, Mai FM

    All enquiries to Stephen Wilson (as above)


    THE GRUMPY MOLE SALOON
    PO Box 13 555, Tauranga
    Manager/Bookings: Rachael Marshall
    P: 0-7-571 6580
    F: 0-7-571 6581
    M: 0-21-997 722
    E: gmsf@xtra.co.nz
    URL: www.grumpymole.com
    Capacity: from 600 to 1000
    Kitchen Facility: All our bars can provide bar snacks with some that do gourmet pizzas.

    description:
    We have bars in Tauranga, Rotorua, Napier, Lower Hutt and Nelson that can host live bands.


    THE HILLCREST TAVERN
    Cnr Clyde and York Streets
    PO Box 4102, Hamilton East
    Phone: 0-7-856 9159
    Fax: 0-7-856 1537
    Email: hillcresttav@xtra.co.nz
    Contact: Derek Herder


    THE IRISH ROVER
    pub and large function room
    69 Peel Street, Gisborne
    All enquiries: Kieran Grealish
    P/F: 0-6-867 1112
    E: irish@gisborne.net.nz
    Legal Capacity: 200 main bar 350 function room
    250 garden bar 180 seated function room
    In-house PA: yes
    Some In-house Lighting
    Security supplied
    Licensed: everyday to 3am.
    R18 All Ages: upstairs function room

    description:
    large venue that can cater for small to the large gigs very hospitable hosts.
    3 Phase Power Poster placements Truck Parking No Dress Restrictions No Sound Restrictions Accessible by Bus Within 1 hour from Gisborne airport Accessible by train.


    THE KINGS ARMS
    pub
    59 France Street, Newton, Auckland
    All enquiries: Lisa Gordon
    P: 0-9-373 3240
    F: 0-9-309 8108
    Mobile: 0-274 794 877
    E: kings.arms@clear.net.nz
    http://www.kingsarms.co.nz
    Capacity: 400
    Sound: PA 12 watt Proel system Allen & Heath GL2200 mixing desk
    Lighting: 8 cans
    Power: 3 phase (at side of stage)
    Stage: 1mH, 5.8mW 3.6mD
    In-house Tech: Mark Peterson
    Licensed: R18
    Gig Guides: EXTENSIVE - Herald, local papers, local radio, Star Times, Metro, Auckland Visitor Centre, Craccum, Uni, Space, Truth, Satellite Mag, Loot, Trade & Exchange, Real Groove, Rip It Up, In the Know, Big Night Out, Multiplex, City Mix, Flipside, Loudmouth, The Fix, The Good Oil.
    Radio Ads: 95bfm
    Some Print ADs
    Crew parking available

    description:
    The KA is the city's premier rock 'n' roll venue with live music 5­6 nights a week and in the garden bar Sunday afternoons. The most reliable venue to catch an earful of what's going down in the local live scene as well as hosting plenty of international acts passing through SR: Sound wall in place which was built in accordance of city council requirements.





    THE METEOR
    1 Victoria St, Hamilton
    PO Box 740, Hamilton
    Manager: Richard Sutherland
    Bookings: Debbie Fletcher
    Phone: 0-7-838 6603
    Fax: 0-7-838 6601
    Email: richard.sutherland@hcc.govt.nz
    Capacity: 500 standing. 200 seated
    Lighting: limited EQ available
    Access: direct load in from street 21m x 18m flat floor black box.
    Grid 5.2m high - mobile seating risers. 200 chairs available. Staging and risers supplied at cost. Can supply technicians and security.


    THE MILL BARS & RESTAURANT
    nightclub, function venue, restaurant
    2 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth
    All enquiries: Kirsty MacMillian
    P: 0-6-758 1935
    F: 0-6-759 9955
    M: 0-27-252 7258
    E: kirsty@themillbars.co.nz
    4 venues in one building.
    Rock Bar: main night club, rock orientated.
    Capacity: 650
    Underground: 2nd night club.
    Dance bar.
    Capacity: 600
    Sailsbar: Function room.
    Stage.
    Capacity: 150
    Egmont Room: function room.
    Capacity: 200
    Poster placement: (15-20)
    Gig guides: ZM Radio, Energy FM, 92.3 the Most, Radio Hauraki, the Rock, Classic Hits, Daily News, Coastal News
    Print ADs: the Daily News, Coastal News, Stratford Press, Midweek
    Radio ADs: 98.8ZM, Energy FM, 92.3 the Most, Radio Hauraki, the Rock, Classic Hits.

    description:
    Rock Bar - rock music, covers bands Underground Bar for major acts, reggae/roots etc


    THE OPERA HOUSE
    111-113 Manners St, Wellington
    PO Box 6334, Wellington
    Phone: 0-4-802 4060
    Fax: 0-4-802 4030
    Email: patoceo@stjames.co.nz
    Manager: Celia Walmsley
    Bookings: Alison Allen
    Capacity: 1430
    Sound: Sound desk available for hire.
    Lighting: In house lighting rig available for hire.
    Access: via loading dock to stage.

    description:
    lyric theatre available for dance, drama, opera, ballet, musicals, concerts, conferences & seminars. Fully licensed bar facilities available.



    THE PLAZA
    Type of Venue: theatre/events centre
    Street Address: Kensington St., Putaruru
    Postal Address: PO Box 281, Putaruru
    Manager: Kim Barclay
    Phone: 0-7-883 8596
    Fax: 0-7-882 1403
    Mobile: 021 117 6236
    Email: theplaza@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 400 fixed/100 retractable
    Seating/Tables: dining tables and chairs available on request Sound/Lighting: modern facilities, light and sound rig available to hire
    Engineers/Security: technicians/security/FOH staff available
    Access: loading dock to stage
    Kitchen Facility: 2 kitchens

    description:
    South Waikato's premium performing arts centre:
    small and large events; newly renovated pros-arch theatre;
    9-bar fly tower; orchestra pit available; ample parking;
    full wheelchair access; excellent dressing rooms/studio with
    kitchen and showering facilities; seats retract to reveal large,
    flat floor. Catering, advertising and ticketing services are also available.
    Reasonable rates, call us, you'll be surprised at what we can offer.

     




    The Powerstation (updated March 2008)
    Type of Venue: Concert and Nightclub
    Street Address: 35 Mt Eden Rd Auckland City
    Postal Address: PO Box 108250 Symonds St, Auckland City 1150
    Bookings: bookings@thepowerstation.co.nz

    Phone: 09 302 1465
    Fax: 09 302 1468
    Mobile: 027 207 5555

    URL: www.baretro.com - www.thepowerstation.co.nz
    Capacity: 1,150
    Has Seating/Tables
    Sound: KV2 - VHD
    Lighting: To spec
    Engineers: TBA

    General Description: The Powerstation, Auckland's most iconic venue. Recently refurbished and flying again.


    THE SAFARI LOUNGE
    bar
    114-116 Ponsonby RD, Ponsonby, AUCKLAND
    MBE P 123 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
    Manager: Jessica Ault
    Phone: 0-9-378 7707
    Fax: 0-9-378 7409
    Mobile: 0-21-619 199
    Email: safarilounge@xtra.co.nz
    URL: www.safarilounge.co.nz
    Capacity: 600

    description:
    LARGE LICENSED/ SMOKING COURTYARD. POOL TABLES. 2 SERVICE AREAS. GREEN ROOM. BIG SCREEN PROJECTION UNIT, PARTIONAL INTO 3 SEPARATE AREAS. WE ARE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MOST INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS UPON DISCUSSION PLEASE PHONE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


    The Shed
    All-Ages Venue
    334 Manchester St, Christchurch, back of carpark
    Manager: Chris Head
    Bookings: Chris Head
    Phone: 0-3-377 2364
    Fax: 0-3-366 9271
    Mobile: 0-27 22 66 546
    Email: chris.h@visioncollege.ac.nz
    Capacity: 200
    Seating/Tables: available on request
    Sound: house PA available
    Lighting: house lighting rig available
    Engineers: house engineer
    Security: Security
    Access: 11:30pm cutoff
    Kitchen Facility: no

    description:
    A small venue designed for live music performances, with an emphasis on catering to all-ages audiences.
    Central and easily accessible.
    Available 7 days a week.
    Easy stage access.
    3 phase power.




    THE TRANSMISSION ROOM
    Cnr Mayoral Drive and Queen St, Auckland
    Bookings: Leesa Tilley
    Mobile: 021-243-6899
    Email: Leesa.transmissionrm@clear.net.nz
    Phone: 0-9-378-6677
    Fax: 0-9-3766-869
    Venue Manager: Donna Buchanan
    Mobile: 021-573-648
    Email: donna@transmissionroom.co.nz
    Venue phone: 0-9-918 5665
    Fax: 0-9-815 9261

    Website (not up and running yet -17/6/05): 
    http://www.transmissionroom.co.nz

    description:
    The Transmission Room is situated in central Auckland on the corner of
    Mayoral Drive and Queen St. As well as being a quality 450 capacity,
    (standing or approx 250 seated) venue with full onstage and backstage
    facilities, the Transmission Room is fitted with in house top of the line production, PA, lighting, AV equipment. The venue has a complete TV studio/control room, which is used for weekly recordings of the 'Top of the Pops' show and other music productions.

    All staging is fully moveable so the room can be configured to suit, and a team of catering, bar, and event professionals can assist with all your other event needs and help make your show, exhibition, corporate event, function or filming experience a success.


    the UPSTAIRS ROOM
    privately run concert venue
    828 Main North Road, Waitara, 43 RD, Taranaki
    All enquiries: Gill Winter
    P/F: 0-6-754 6928
    M: 0-25-657 0564
    E: winter@netsource.co.nz
    URL: www.flyingpiglets.co.nz
    Capacity: 55
    In-house PA: 4 track, 1 vocal mic
    Lighting: Spotlight, dimmers on house
    Stage: (when needed) 40cmH, 200cmD, 250cmW
    accomm.
    Gig guides: Taranaki Daily News, Waitara Angle, Taranaki 7 TV, midweek, Council 'What's On' guide.

    description:
    We host concerts approximately monthly, usually acoustic artists touring with Flying Piglets. NZ and international artists have included Andy Irvine (Ireland), Marg Layton (NZ), Kristina Olsen (USA), Gypsy Nights (Australia), Kath Tait (NZ), Judy Small (Australia), Duchas (Ireland).


    TSB SHOWPLACE
    92-100 Devon St West, New Plymouth
    PO Box 735, New Plymouth 4620
    P: 0-6-758 4947
    Box Office: 0-6-759 0021
    F: 0-6-758 6611
    URL: www.@evt.co.nz
    Ticketing Office Supervisor: Jan Phillips
    Box Office: 0-6-759 0021
    TSB Theatre - Capacity: 963
    Theatre Royal - Capacity: 410 (theatre Style)
    Alexandra Room - Capacity: 200
    Rental Rate: Available on request
    Access: Freight doors open onto O/P stage

    Call or email for all details.




    UCSA (University of Canterbury Students' Association)
    90 Ilam Road, Christchurch
    Private Bag, 4800, Christchurch 8002
    Phone: 0-3-364 2652 ext 3913
    Fax: 0-3-364 2670
    Email: p.kean@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz
    http: www.ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz/activities/

    description:
    Bookings for University of Canterbury Students' Association. Wide range of venues from 3,500 capacity Amphitheatre, 1200 capacity Ballroom, 435 seat Ngaio Marsh Theatre to multi purpose function rooms, bars and cafes. Member of NZCAN (NZ Campus Arts Network). Booking New Zealand campus activities and Orientation Festival circuit.


    VALVE BAR
    nightclub alternative (drum 'n' bass to metal)
    154 Vivian Street, Wellington
    PO Box 9854 Te Aro, Wellington
    All enquiries: Greg
    P/F: 0-4-385 1630
    M: 0-21-257 2541
    Capacity: 180
    In-house PA: 5000w, F.O.H. + monitors + digital processing
    Lighting: par cans, 3 intelligent lights, strobe, smoke machine
    Stage: 4mH, 4mD, 8mW
    In-house Tech: Blair ­ P: 0-4-389 2605
    In-house recording - minidisc
    Gig guides: the Package, the Dominion, Magneto, Radio Active, Salient, City Voice, Channel Z
    Radio ADs: Radio Active

    description:
    underground/alternative


    VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
    bar - large venue - outside - inside - various
    V.U.W. Kelburn Parade, Student Union Building
    PO Box 600, Wellington
    All enquiries: Dusty McLoughlin
    P: 0-4-463 6982
    F: 0-4-463 6990
    M: 0-21-445 683
    E: activities@vuwsa.org.nz
    URL: www.vuwsa.org.nz
    Capacity: up to 900
    Stage: 1.2H, 4.8D, 7.2W
    3 phase power
    In-house Technicians
    Poster placement (50)
    Gig guides: Package, Radio Active, University publications
    Print Ads: Salient, various
    Radio ADs: Active, Z

    description:
    university VUW Students Assoc. provides entertainment for 16,500 students and the general public, we put on shows of all shapes and sizes. From bar bands to internationals, licensed gigs to all ages Music, dance, poetry



    "WAITAHA"
    Bay of Islands Conference & Events Centre     Hotel/Conference & Events Centre
    Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Bay of Islands
    PO Box 150, Paihia, Bay of Islands
    All Enquiries: David Perks
    P: 0-9-402 7411
    F: 0-9-402 8200
    E: david.perks@mckhotels.co.nz
    Capacity: 600
    Seating/Tables: 500
    No Sound or Lighting
    3 Phase power
    Local Hire: The Music Workshop, Tony Harrison P: 0-9-407 7860
    Engineers: Vaughan Davies P: 0-9-402 7411
    Stage: 30-90cmH. 2-6mD. 6-12mW
    Licensed: 24 hrs. R18
    Accomm. supplied
    Poster placements
    Print ADs: NZ Herald, Northland Advocate, Northern News.
    Radio ADs: RadioWorks, Auckland and Northland

    description:
    L    arge room with a big dance floor. Very versatile for all types of large occasions. The largest venue north of Auckland. Part of the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands Complex, this venue is ideal for live shows, banquets, exhibitions, large weddings, conferences, festivals, etc.


    WELLINGTON CONVENTION CENTRE
    18 venues including 3 Auditoriums
    111 Wakefield St, Wellington
    PO Box 2199, Wellington
    P: 0-4-385 1630
    All enquiries: Business Development Team
    P: 0-4-801 4231
    F: 0-4-801 4310
    E: wellingtonconventioncentre@wcc.govt.nz
    URL: www.wellingtonconventioncentre.com
    Michael Fowler Centre: Capacity: 2429 pax
    Stage: 9mH, 18.2mD, 14mW
    Town Hall: Capacity: 2000pax
    Stage: 1.99mH, 5mD, 14mW
    Ilott Theatre: Capacity: 300pax
    3 phase power
    Local Tech suppliers: Multi Media ­ P: 0-4-499 8290
    Licensed. All Ages
    Ticketing Agent: Ticketek
    Gig guide: Forte and our website

    description:
    Wellington Convention Centre consists of the Michael Fowler Centre the Wellington Town Hall and the Ilott Theatre.


    WHAKATANE HOTEL
    George St, Whakatane
    79 The Strand, Whakatane
    Manager: Nigel Thorne
    Phone: 0-7-307 1670
    Fax: 0-7-307 1679
    Mobile: 0-21-307 167
    Email: whakatanehotel@xtra.co.nz
    Capacity: 300 winter. 450 summer
    Tables/Seating: 150
    Sound: permanent PA, desk fx, subs
    Lighting: disco lighting
    Licensed until 2am.

    description:
    Bar opens out to a great Garden Bar. Woodfired pizzas. Accommodation supplied including meals. Friday is full on DJ nite. Whakatanes premier nite spot usually does 400+. Live music Thursdays & Saturdays depending on acts. 300 inch screen. Can supply engineers and security.


    Wellington Musicians Club
    club nights Wednesday and Sunday
    gigs Thurs Fri and Sat
    large capacity
    1 Adelaide Road Newtown Wellington
    Ph: 027 626 9041
    email: wellington_musicians_club@yahoo.co.nz



    WESTPAC TRUST CENTRE
    PO Box 13-144, Christchurch
    Phone: 0-3-339 3561
    Fax: 0-3-339 3562
    Email: cathy.hemsworth@nccnz.co.nz
    URL: http://www.convention.co.nz




    WESTPACTRUST COMMUNITY THEATRE
    59 Clarence St, Hamilton
    PO Box 740, Hamilton
    Manager: Richard Sutherland
    Bookings: Debbie Fletcher
    Phone: 0-7-838 6603
    Fax: 0-7-838 6601
    Email: richard.sutherland@hcc.govt.nz
    Capacity: 590 theatre style
    Tables: 230 downstairs
    Lighting: included in hire
    Access: loading dock OP side stage

    description:
    Proscenium Theatre with balcony downstairs can be theatre or restaurant style at tables, catering and bar available dressing rooms, lighting and hand line flying available.


    WESTPACTRUST ST JAMES THEATRE
    77-87 Courtenay Place, Wellington
    PO Box 9132, Wellington
    Phone: 0-4-802 4060
    Fax: 0-4-802 4030
    Email: patoceo@stjames.co.nz
    Manager: Celia Walmsley
    Bookings: Alison Allen
    No in-house sound or lighting.

    description:
    1550 seat fully restored heritage theatre for dance, drama, opera, ballet, musicals, concerts, conferences and seminars. Fully licensed cafe/bar on premises.


    WINTERGARDEN
    THE CIVIC (see The Edge)


    XTREME BAR
    live bands, nightclub
    Aclantis 2 Rata Street, Mt Maunganui
    P: 0-7-575 3135
    Fax: 0-7-575 3175
    E: sheryl@fahysmotorinn.co.nz
    URL: www.aclantis.co.nz  
    Capacity: 500
    Lighting: Gantry, mirror ball, DJ system, JBL speakers Big screen TVs + Projection screen Security available.  

    description:
    New Xtreme Bar available for private functions We also have a restaurant and sports bar Offering deals with accommodation and meals for Live bands or acts.  

    Note: please forward all correspondence to above email address sheryl@fahysmotorinn.co.nz attention Mike Minnell


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