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July 2025
friday 11th July
QUIZ NIGHT
This one's for the nerds...
and brainiacs, bibliophiles, aficionado's, techies, science-buffs, quiet observers and history geeks.
Your favourite Quiz-masters Martin & Nicki present a unique opportunity to recall that odd fact you learned all those years ago. Now's your chance to dazzle (or disappoint) your colleagues and team mates.
Teams of 4-6, $5 per person.
Doors & Bar open 6:30, Quiz starts 7pm.
Move an item on from home to add to the prize table.
August 2025
saturday 2nd August
the amber temple
The Amber Temple marries mysticism with gritty, ghoulish escapades of rogues and renegades. Vignettes of characters similar to you, similar to me, similar to someone you may have been or may one day become, all on the path towards the Amber Temple.
From the bowels of the molten earth, to the jowls of the predatory opportunist, to the angel casting light from celestial constellations, you will find yourself wrapped in a web from a sliver of time, a faraway place, perhaps an unknown space, as musician and dancer weave their tall tales of trials and tribulations, mortal life and looming death, unwavering love and venomous hate, environmentalism and satirical social commentary.
An original music and interpretive dance collaboration between singer-songwriter Julian Temple and contemporary dancer Amber Stevens.
Temple, known mostly for his work in the eponymous Julian Temple Band has written all new works for the project while Stephens, a trained contemporary ballet dancer and choreographer who ran her own dance company in Vienna, has choreographed the interpretive dance for this unique performance.
Doors open 7:00 pm, show starts 7:30 pm
Presale tickets $20 (+BF) via NBS Theatre Westport Box Office or $25 on the door.
friday 29th august
QUIZ NIGHT
This one's for the nerds...
and brainiacs, bibliophiles, aficionado's, techies, science-buffs, quiet observers and history geeks.
Your favourite Quiz-masters Martin & Nicki present a unique opportunity to recall that odd fact you learned all those years ago. Now's your chance to dazzle (or disappoint) your colleagues and team mates.
Teams of 4-6, $5 per person.
Doors & Bar open 6:30, Quiz starts 7pm.
Move an item on from home to add to the prize table.
september 2025
Sunday 14th September
Shaun Kirk
Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognized for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer. His unique talent has not only earned him many accolades but also much praise from fellow artists, such as three-time Grammy Award Winner Fantastic Negrito, who has declared his show as One of the best one-man shows he’s ever seen!
Kirk's vocals exude a gritty, soulful depth that seems to transcend far beyond his years, with critics continually acclaiming him as one of the finest blues voices Australia has ever heard (Buzz Mag). Complementing his vocal artistry, Kirk's vintage guitar tones and raw grooves pay tribute to the timeless influences that have shaped his musical journey, resulting in a distinctive sound fast becoming his own.
Shaun’s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he's not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he's become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers; Kirk's artistic prowess is in esteemed company. Moreover, he's also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music. This remarkable journey is a testament to Kirk's unmatched talent and ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
Doors open 6:00pm, concert starts 7:00pm.
Limited tickets, door sales may not be available for this event
Tickets $30 (+BF)
october 2025
Wednesday 29th October
helen moulder
waiting for gertie
Written and performed by Helen Moulder
Directed by Jeff Kingsford Brown
Music, Mayhem and Madness
Yes, Miss Cynthia Fortitude, the legendary diva is coming to Granity to give a musical lecture to the Granity Opera Guild (GOG).
Her indefatigable accompanist, the equally legendary Miss Gertrude Rallentando, is nowhere to be found, so Cynthia must battle on without her.
In honour of Rose Beauchamp (1946 - 2022) who played the delicious character of Gertie for 30 years.
november 2025
Arts on tour nz presents
shades of shakti
Shades of Shakti are an intercultural group of musicians bridging the gap between traditional Indian music, classical music and Jazz. Their performance mesmerises audiences through the intricacy of the musical interplay, the propulsive energy of their melodies, the excitement of their rhythms, and the overall interconnectedness of all the performers on stage.
A collaboration that seeks to bring communities together and celebrate human diversity through music.
“The ultimate blend of authenticity and virtuosity. Their musicianship is second to none – an eclectic mix of acoustic instruments.” – Chris Gee (Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties, Anika Moa)
“Bringing together musical influences from different sides of the world to create something fresh and unique and reinforce the notion that music knows no borders… One of those rare ensembles that transcend into the sonic stratosphere” – Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords)
