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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
CONNECTED | LIQUID Drum & Bass
Mac Summer and his incredible ensemble bring their music to life with dynamic performances and soulful vocals.
Expect captivating light shows, rich visuals, and a sound system that lets you feel every beat.
Bring those dancing shoes!
WEEKEND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Our first ever Leigh Sawmill Jazz Festival!
All weekend! Grab a festival pass, settle in and enjoy two days of the finest jazz you can find on these shaky isles.
Featuring the hottest jazz acts mixing and mingling for a weekend of stomping and parpin' good times!
PARK RD & FOLEY
PARK RD are a 5-piece indie/rock band from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. Formed as school friends, the band have quickly formed a reputation as one of Auckland's most exciting new talents.
FOLEY - multi-instrumentalists, songwriters and vocalists Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett - have been nominated for three Aotearoa Music Awards alongside two APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
So! a bloody good night of fresh musical talent…
SANOI & FABIAN KROOSS
We are chuffed to welcome Sanoi and Fabian Krooss to the Mill this summer!
Sanoi is set to release a series of club - high-energy, dance-floor-focused - singles just in time for his upcoming shows - his first all-new material since his 2023 album Echoes Of Home.
Fabian Krooss is a true progressive in the world of electronic music, known for his fearless genre-blending and dynamic storytelling through sound.
Joined by scottpiece & OK K HANA its a definite dance floor night!
DARK SIDE OF THE ZEP
Dark Side of the Zep brings the legendary music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin to life.
This extraordinary tribute band masterfully blends the ethereal soundscapes of Pink Floyd with the raw, electrifying energy of Led Zeppelin.
MY BABY - ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB TOUR
MY BABY! From hypnotic rhythms and slide guitar riffs to raw vocal harmonies, each performance will be a celebration of the band’s unique ability to blend the past and present into an unforgettable live experience.
If you’ve seen then at the Mill before you know it’ll be a goodie!
ERNY BELLE & FULL BAND
Known for her genre-defying sound, blending pacific-pop, folk, and country influences with deeply personal and poetic lyricism.
And she’s with a band! members of which have played at the mill over years…
REB FOUNTAIN
We’re stoked to have Reb and band back at the Mill to celebrate her new album.
One of those shows not to be missed!
SKA & REGGAE EXPLOSION 4
NUMBER 4! get those dancing shoes on - if past gigs are anything to go by this is a mighty hot, making shapes night
The SCHIZOPHONICS!
WOOHOO! we’re stoked to welcome back the ridiculously high level ADHD James Brown/MC5 inspired, Detroit drenched, shredding rok & ass shimmying roll that are the Schizophonics
We’re in for a goodie!
0800 BELLY UP
0800 Belly Up and The Almighty reunite and return to light up the Leigh Sawmill for a night of high energy rock, punk and blues!
SAWMILL NYE PARTY
Oh we're looking forward to a good old mill New Years party with the Sunshine boys, it'll be a goodie!
SUMMER THIEVES
ALWAYS a good party and happy dance floor with Summer Thieves! set to kick the night off right with special guests Mirage
Get those tix
THE FLEETWOODS Christmas special
Covering the late 60s Peter Green era to the big hits of the 70s and 80s
ALWAYS a good night!
Te Huhu's Deelishis Herbs Vinyl Release Tour
Listening to Te Huhu is like taking a trip back to the golden age of rock while riding a wave of modern energy.
Their live performances are legendary, and often described as a very good time.
Just what we like at the mill!
WINGZ pays tribute to Paul McCartney
8 piece band with full horn section specialising in Paul McCartney's music.
Come have a good old dance to Beatles and Wingz tracks that everyone will know plus a few from McCartney's solo career.
HELLO SAILOR
Their sold out night at the Sawmill in 2023 was an electric night of classic Kiwi rock'n'roll. This year's audience can expect to see what is now an well oiled 5 piece Hello Sailor digging into their repertoire to stretch their legs before their summer shows
GET THOSE TIX!
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Hosted by local legend Lindsay - we loooove our open mic night!
Such good vibes and excellent local talent
$5 on the door
That fantastic poster coming soon by Pat Betts
HUMAN TOYS
Don’t miss this show! especially if you like garage fuzz overload with spacey electronic solos and a smorgasbord of rockin' lyrical obsessions….
NADIA REID
SOLD OUT NO - DOOR SALES
We are thrilled to have the spellbinding Nadia Reid end her tour at the mill! with support from Michael Cathro
LADI6 | ALOFA: THE HEARTBEAT TOUR
***SOLD OUT!! NO DOOR SALES***
Ladi6 is set to re-establish herself in the music scene by releasing her highly anticipated single, Alofa.
The track will be available on all major streaming platforms starting on her birthday on Nov 7th, 2024 with her nationwide tour starting the next day in her hometown of Otautahi, Christchurch alongside her long-time collaborators and producers of "Alofa," Brent ‘Parks’ Park-Tamati and Brandon ‘Bharu’ Haru.
TROUBLE @ MILL #12
The fantasticest grungy rock covers night returns!
12 (almost except for that pesky covid) years in and raring to go with 4 bands and bloody good times.
AN EVENING WITH BONNIE & NATE
You know them when they bring the noise and the big energy, now is your chance to see Bonnie and Nate unleash a different side of their musical talents.
An intimate evening of original songs, softer moments, storytelling and connection with two of your favourites.
SINGALONG SEA SHANTIES!
Round up your crew and come have a sing and a dance with Aotearoa New Zealand's finest proponents of the sea shanty!
Best dressed prizes! Nautical games! Singalong madness!
It's Labour weekend so Monday is a holiday too!
LOGG CABIN DISCO
Harking back to Labour Weekends past - the old BG had a hankering for some Freddies.
The old Loggy Logg was most agreeable, and bonus, so was the young Benny!
It'll be a goodie
HOPETOUN BROWN & FINN SCHOLES
Where have they been? Has it been three, maybe four years?
Was it a break-up? ....a hiatus? Fear no more! The parpin' stompers are back and you know what they've been doing since their last heavy show at the Mill.... they've been honing their craft to new levels of soul and perfection, distilling blues and funk to it's essential elements...
Love Square XL
Alas LOVE SQUARE XL has been cancelled - all purchased tickets will be refunded
JON TOOGOOD album release tour
We’re stoked to be a stop on this renowned New Zealand musician’s Last Of The Lonely Gods album release tour - bringing to life his first ever solo album of the same name.
The show will see Jon step into a new realm of live performance offering fans an intimate and powerful experience of his latest work.
You know it’ll be great at the mill!
DELANEY DAVIDSON & BARRY SAUNDERS Happiness is near tour
!! SOLD OUT !!
Join us for an intimate show to celebrate the release of Delaney & Barry’s new album “Happiness is Near”
Always entertaining, Delaney is one of our faves and has played at the mill many times over the years, and with Barry back in 2019
We’re excited to welcome them back!
DRAG SHOW REVUE
Join us for the most FANTASTIC fundraiser!
We are thrilled to welcome Kita Mean and the Queens of Drag - fierce costumes and comedy in the top of its classs, and some sweet tunes to get you dancing after the show
WHITE CHAPEL JAK
SOLD OUT!
TICKET HOLDERS ONLY FROM 12PM we aren't taking any more table bookings for lunch, gig or dinner - so if you have a ticket please just come on in from 2pm :)
Dinner walk-ins welcome from 6pm
SUNDAY LINE DANCING SESSIONS (Copy)
Join us for a family friendly afternoon of line dancing with the
RAZZA DAZZLERS!
SALMONELLA DUB SOUNDSYSTEM
Come join us for a night of amazing music with Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring Whirimako Black, Mighty Asterix, and Dub horns with special guests Israel Starr & Riddum Cartel
SUNDAY LINE DANCING SESSIONS
Join us for a family friendly afternoon of line dancing with the
RAZZA DAZZLERS!
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