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 ....

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.

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

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.

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