Creative Raglan Music

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Returning for his 6th New Zealand tour from Western Australia, catch Ben Catley’s mesmerising guitar show live back in Raglan at Raglan Old School Arts Centre!

With virtuoso acoustic guitar playing, big bluesy vocals and an ecstatic stage presence, Ben pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Aus, NZ & the UK many times over, he captivates audiences like few other solo artists.

With flavours of blues/roots/rock/folk, Ben weaves between huge upbeat energy and atmospheric soundscapes, creating a diverse show of guitar craftsmanship. His live show has become renowned for its finger-tapping guitar style, blistering riffs and driving grooves.

Performing on stages at the likes of Australia’s famous Bluesfest Byron Bay, Ben has played at many huge international festivals across the world featuring the likes of The Doobie Brothers, Crowded House, Xavier Rudd, John Butler, Groove Armada and many more.

“A virtuoso guitarist… Captivating skills both vocally and on guitar.” Xpress Mag

Get in early to secure your tickets ....

TONIGHT - Friday 12th June 2026 - Fabulously Fun Frivolity
Live and Local
Old School Art Centre, 5 Stewart Street,
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm show start

JOE WILSON our wonderful local singer-songwriter who has been writing original material for over 13 years.
Expect acoustic, heartfelt songs interspersed with Northern British humour / waffle.

MOXIE is Monica and Bexie and their friends. They've picked up their childhood instruments and are playing some of their favourite songs in their own way.

ROSS WILLIAM IVAN is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland with music that draws on the storytelling aspects across multiple genres.

It's going to be a great night of lively entertainment.
You'll be sorry to miss this.
Adults $10, under 18years free.
Light cafe and bar open

THIS FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 2026, 7.30PM (doors open 7pm)

Don't be late - you may miss out altogether with this awesome Local Lineup

JOE WILSON
Joe is a local singer-songwriter who has been writing original material for over 13 years. Having been inspired by the likes of Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams and Bernard Fanning, he spent 5 years busking his way around Australia and the UK honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. These days he is less of a performer and more of a song-writer. But with a collection of songs written over the past year, Joe is ready to perform locally again and share some of his new creations.
Expect acoustic, heartfelt songs interspersed with Northern British humour / waffle.

MOXIE
Moxie is Monica and Bexie and their friends. Monica and Bexie have picked up their childhood instruments and are playing some of their favourite songs in their own way. They seem to have a real penchant for love songs and crush energy.

ROSS WILLIAM IVAN
A singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland with music that draws on the storytelling aspects across multiple genres. A fun-loving character whose performance will get you tapping your toes in time.

JOE WILSON
Joe is a local singer-songwriter who has been writing original material for over 13 years. Having been inspired by the likes of Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams and Bernard Fanning, he spent 5 years busking his way around Australia and the UK honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. These days he is less of a performer and more of a song-writer. But with a collection of songs written over the past year, Joe is ready to perform locally again and share some of his new creations.
Expect acoustic, heartfelt songs interspersed with Northern British humour / waffle.

MOXIE
Moxie is Monica and Bexie and their friends. Monica and Bexie have picked up their childhood instruments and are playing some of their favourite songs in their own way. They seem to have a real penchant for love songs and crush energy.

ROSS WILLIAM IVAN
A singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland with music that draws on the storytelling aspects across multiple genres. A fun-loving character whose performance will get you tapping your toes in time.

Adults (18 plus) Recommended $10, Minimum $5 – pay what you can afford.
Free entry for ages 17 and below.
Doors open at 7pm with Live & Local starting at 7.30pm.
Licensed Bar and Cafe open.

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC CONCERT

Brendan Mulholland and Johnny Murphy

WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026, 7.30PM.
RAGLAN OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTRE

Johnny Murphy is an accomplished Irish fiddler and master violin maker from Co. Antrim, deeply rooted in a multi-generational tradition of craftsmanship and music. A fourth-generation luthier, Johnny builds violins entirely by hand, combining exceptional technical skill with a finely tuned musical ear developed through years of performance.

Brendan Mulholland is one of Ireland’s leading Irish wooden flute players, known internationally for his expressive playing and expert knowledge of the tradition.
Originally from County Antrim, Brendan has toured widely across Europe, taught at major festivals, and recorded with some of the most respected musicians in Irish music.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../irish-trad-music.../waikato

Tickets $35 online or cash at the door if space still available

We met in Auckland during the winter of 2025, drawn together by a shared curiosity for the connection between sound and consciousness.

Dinny brings her background in yoga, meditation, and art; Mako T explores the voice as a bridge between emotion and awareness; and Pierro Lunaire shapes immersive electronic soundscapes.

Together, we found a natural harmony between our paths - blending reflection, vibration, and creation into a shared exploration of what sound can awaken within.

Dinny is an Italian Artist and Yoga facilitator and co-founder of Art Yoga. She deepened her understanding in the native art world and achieved Kāwai Raupapa Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Art.
She co-founded the Art Yoga project in Aotearoa New Zealand which is a holistic wellbeing project based on the freedom of artistic expression combined with meditation practice to connect body, mind, and soul in a creative way with the purpose of supporting self-discovery for personal clarity and authenticity.
Connect with Dinny https://www.instagram.com/artyoga.creativewellbeing | https://www.artyoga.co/

Mako T is an Italian-born singer and musician based in New Zealand. Always immersed in the world of music, after exploring the deepest layers of his being through meditation and conscious breathing, he chose to express his emotions through the voice as a channel of connection within and beyond himself.
After a few years of vocal study, he began performing on the streets as a busker to share his authentic self with people, while also carrying forward musical projects in his homeland. After spending almost two years in Australia, he moved to New Zealand in search of new spiritual and artistic inspiration, aiming to heal both mind and body through music therapy, drawing from his background in nursing.
Connect with Mako T https://www.instagram.com/makotnzit/

Pierro is a musician, and producer of electronic music from France. His musical journey began with percussion studies at the conservatory of Vannes, followed by jazz and contemporary music training in Paris from 2013 to 2016, and a degree in electronic music production in Berlin from 2017 to 2019.
In 2021, he started a nomadic project aiming to connect electronic music with traditional sounds from around the world. The first chapter took place in Andalusia, Spain, and led to the EP Cuentos de Granada, released in 2023. In 2022, he traveled to Mexico, and in 2024, he set off for a new adventure in New Zealand to engage with Māori culture.
Connect with Pierro https://www.instagram.com/pierro_lunaire/

TICKETS
- SET 1 https://events.humanitix.com/journey-within-sound-and...
- SET 2 https://events.humanitix.com/journey-within-sound-and...
Spaces are limited. You are invited to come as you are.
• Early Bird: $30 (Limited. Available until 20 May or until sold out)
• General: $45 See less

Our sound journey offers a unique meeting point between guided meditation, live vocals, and immersive electronic soundscapes.

Time for resolution and journey within, to deepen the experience with our own senses and to reveal our internal and external interconnections.

Guided meditation leads participants inward, opening a space for deep listening and embodied awareness.

Live vocals interlace with evolving synthesizer textures, creating a sensory landscape where stillness and movement coexist.

What makes this experience unique is the fusion of human voice, electronic synthesis, and mindfulness practice - a live, improvised dialogue between meditation, sound, and emotion.

Participants are invited to lie down, close their eyes, and let sound become a path to presence, release, and renewal.

Spaces are limited.
• Early Bird: $30 (Limited. Available until 20 May or until sold out)
• General: $45

Info and registrations on Humanitix
Set 1 https://events.humanitix.com/journey-within-sound-and...
Set 2 https://events.humanitix.com/journey-within-sound-and...

A real treat for lovers of Traditional Irish Music.

Your chance to hear two amazing traditional musicians on tour in NZ after teaching at the Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival in Nelson.

A Real Treat for lovers of Traditional Irish Music.

Your chance to hear two amazing traditional musicians on tour in NZ after teaching at the Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival in Nelson.

Johnny Murphy is an accomplished Irish fiddler and master violin maker from Co. Antrim, deeply rooted in a multi-generational tradition of craftsmanship and music.
A fourth-generation luthier, Johnny builds violins entirely by hand, combining exceptional technical skill with a finely tuned musical ear developed through years of performance.
Johnny has toured internationally with renowned Irish dance productions including Lord of the Dance and Rhythm of the Dance, and is widely respected for his energetic, expressive playing.
His debut album Tuned In showcases both his dynamic fiddle style and his growing reputation as a composer, featuring a rich mix of traditional tunes and original works.

Brendan Mulholland is one of Ireland’s leading Irish wooden flute players, known internationally for his expressive playing and expert knowledge of the tradition.
Originally from County Antrim, Brendan has toured widely across Europe, taught at major festivals, and recorded with some of the most respected musicians in Irish music.
He is highly regarded as both a performer and educator.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../irish.../waikato/tickets

The Old School Arts Centre, Raglan
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026

A Real Treat for lovers of Traditional Irish Music.

Your chance to hear two amazing traditional musicians on tour in NZ after teaching at the Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival in Nelson.

Johnny Murphy is an accomplished Irish fiddler and master violin maker from Co. Antrim, deeply rooted in a multi-generational tradition of craftsmanship and music.
A fourth-generation luthier, Johnny builds violins entirely by hand, combining exceptional technical skill with a finely tuned musical ear developed through years of performance.
Johnny has toured internationally with renowned Irish dance productions including Lord of the Dance and Rhythm of the Dance, and is widely respected for his energetic, expressive playing.
His debut album Tuned In showcases both his dynamic fiddle style and his growing reputation as a composer, featuring a rich mix of traditional tunes and original works.

Brendan Mulholland is one of Ireland’s leading Irish wooden flute players, known internationally for his expressive playing and expert knowledge of the tradition.
Originally from County Antrim, Brendan has toured widely across Europe, taught at major festivals, and recorded with some of the most respected musicians in Irish music.
He is highly regarded as both a performer and educator.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../irish.../waikato/tickets

The Old School Arts Centre, Raglan
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026

WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026

Johnny Murphy is an accomplished Irish fiddler and master violin maker from Co. Antrim, deeply rooted in a multi-generational tradition of craftsmanship and music. A fourth-generation luthier, Johnny builds violins entirely by hand, combining exceptional technical skill with a finely tuned musical ear developed through years of performance.
As a musician, Johnny has toured internationally with renowned Irish dance productions including Lord of the Dance and Rhythm of the Dance, and is widely respected for his energetic, expressive playing.
His debut album Tuned In showcases both his dynamic fiddle style and his growing reputation as a composer, featuring a rich mix of traditional tunes and original works.
Alongside performing, Johnny is a dedicated teacher, working with a large community of students and passing on the tradition with enthusiasm and care. Johnny brings a deep connection to tradition, craftsmanship, and musicality to his teaching.

Brendan Mulholland is one of Ireland’s leading Irish wooden flute players, known internationally for his expressive playing and expert knowledge of the tradition.
Originally from County Antrim, Brendan has toured widely across Europe, taught at major festivals, and recorded with some of the most respected musicians in Irish music.
He is highly regarded as both a performer and educator, and brings decades of professional experience to his flute teaching.