The Rabbits Band

Get ready for a night of fresh, unapologetic sound as The Rabbits, Pray for Summer, Jed Skuse, and Ethan Hannah take the stage. A mix of sharp songwriting, big riffs, and real hometown grit — this lineup is carving out their own space and making it matter.

Support the next wave of homegrown musos — you won’t want to miss it! Just $15 on the door. 🎶🔥 Friday 9 January 2026 20:00 Smash Palace Bar Gisborne

Tomorrow is NZ Music T-Shirt Day! 🇳🇿🎶

Time to show some love for the sounds that move us — and support the power of music to heal and uplift across Aotearoa. We’re backing , who work with organisations using music to support the vulnerable in our communities. These legends were there for us when we lost Darryl — so it means a lot to give back now.

Here’s how you can help:
👕 Wear your favourite music tee on Friday
💚 Make a small donation via our page: https://www.nzmusictshirtday.org.nz/users/smash-palace-gizzy-2

100% of the proceeds go to the MusicHelps Grants Programme, supporting projects that use music to help people facing mental health challenges, illness, trauma, and hardship.
Let’s do it for the music, the people, and the ones who’ve helped us through.

Come down to watch us, and many other artists play at the GizzyBorn gig this Saturday ! GizzyBorn is about celebrating NZMM and showcasing the diverse array of artists we have here in Gizzy. The event is sure to have a good vibe so come down to enjoy yourself, the event is about having fun and getting music out there! - (18+ event, parent superviser or gardien must be attending for entry requirements!)

Grab some tickets and watch us play with a couple beerseys on the side 🔥🔥

The 2024 Gisborne Beer Festival Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the 5th Annual Gisborne Beer Festival! This year promises the freshest brews, fruitiest sips, and a vibrant atmosphere. Top New Zealand breweries will showcase diverse flavours, accompanied by live music from Kita and Marlin's Dreaming, a Silent Disco...

!!! See you there

Dear Festival Fans,
We have an important announcement to share regarding the date of The Gisborne Beer Festival.
Due to the unforeseen circumstance of a bad 3-day southerly forecasted for the original date, we have made the decision to postpone the festival by one week. The original date of March 30th has been rescheduled to April 6th.
While we understand that this change may inconvenience some attendees and participating acts, rest assured that the new date offers better weather prospects and a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
We are working diligently to ensure that The Gisborne Beer Festival lineup remains as exciting as ever, with new acts and breweries joining us on April 6th. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Stay tuned for further updates, and mark your calendars for April 6th – The Gisborne Beer Festival is going to be an unforgettable day!