Get those dancing shoes on - if past gigs are anything to go by this is a mighty hot, making shapes on the dance floor night!

Returning for its second year with hot new artists and some classic crowd favourites. The first fest pulsed and heaved with summery jazz energy and we've tweaked the format so it'll be even better this summer. It was a very hot ticket last year with capacity crowds for all sessions so don't sleep on this one!

The 2nd and final afternoon session with LOVE SQUARE is family friendly ~ kids under 12 free with a ticket holding guardian

Returning for its second year with hot new artists and some classic crowd favourites. The first fest pulsed and heaved with summery jazz energy and we've tweaked the format so it'll be even better this summer. It was a very hot ticket last year with capacity crowds for all sessions so don't sleep on this one!

The afternoon session with JOE KAPTEIN & FRIENDS is family friendly ~ kids under 12 free with a ticket holding guardian
The evening session with HOPETOUN BROWN is R18

Caravãna Sun are renowned for their electrifying live shows, blending sun-soaked reggae, sweeping indie grooves, and infectious energy that sweeps audiences into one big celebration.

a PERFECT Sawmill summer arvo gig!

Two of Aotearoa's finest and respected DJ's from Rhombus/Fat Freddys Drop - KOA and Logg Cabin aka MC Slave team up for an exclusive special 7 and 1/2 hour DJ set, with live FX for the 1st summer Sunday of 2026!

We are stoked to welcome back NO CIGAR this summer!

Captivating audiences with infectious grooves, sharp storytelling, and an unmistakable live presence. Their rise has been fuelled by dynamic, high-energy performances that have earned them a loyal and ever-growing fanbase both at home and abroad.

Perfect at the Mill

Get ready for a high-energy concert made especially for tots to tweens, packed with epic singalongs, wild dance moments, and nonstop fun. With full professional live band The Monroes

A VERY MERRY OPEN MIC
happy happy joy joy with the best little open mic / jam night in all the land!
Hosted by loveleigh local LINDSAY D!
Its a special - starting early - end of year fundraising one for the kiddo's at Leigh Preschool with a disco from 5-630pm ... then the usual shenanigans follow from 8pm

Jazmine Mary Indie Folk artist is giving us a hot sad summer with a 9 date tour across Aoteroa 8 stops as a duo & the final, 9th show at the Mill with full glorious band.

Come have a good dance and help raise funds for such a good cause! beats and laughs galore with these 3 local legends…

Starting late arvo with a few local acts playing acoustic numbers, soul, and swing.
Then a bit of country, rock and originals with Felicity
Talking Heads & Blondie inspired Little Creatures close the night - come have some fun on the dance floor!

Kim Churchill plays a guitar with the busiest of fingers and the rhythm of a master, and sings lyrics too enigmatic to believe they came from someone so young.

He's a true blue Aussie; a surfer with a connection to the sea that spills out in his performances, even when he's a long, long way from the beach.

Lawrence Arabia aka artist and composer James Milne has played at Mill a fair few times over the years - always great to have his brand of unique alt, country/folk back, in whats sure to be a fantastic Sunday arvo solo show

....after a summer spent mountaineering and a winter of relentless practice this trio is finally back stalking Leigh and the general Cape Rodney area carrying armfuls of horns and tambourines! Yay!

Come for a fun family friendly afternoon with Nick, Finn & Al - kids under 12 free with parents too :)

The DUB PENGUINS trio serve up a night of reggae, ska, dub, and heaps of punk rock that inspired your skate days and served as the soundtrack to many of your surf trips:
Paddle Out, Right Back, Santeria, Garden Grove, DJs, Jail House, Doin’ Time and many more.

With support from 8 pc The Chameleons

WHITE CHAPEL JAK - LABOUR SUNDAY MATINEE
come have a sing a long and dance with the whole whanau
Always a goodie with WCJ!

SOLD OUT Comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury - social media sensation and star of Taskmaster NZ, Wellington Paranormal and Snackmasters - takes the stage with a brand-new hour of outrageous storytelling. From cringeworthy life lessons to small-town drama and the quirky characters that shaped him, Tom serves up big laughs with heart, charm and just the right amount of scandal.

It’s candid. It’s Kiwi. And it’s very, very funny.

‘’Voom is FUN. Buzz Moller is FUN... you feel as though you’re perpetually in the ending sequence of a 2010s-indie flick (in the best way possible). The guitars carry the emotional core of the songs, and the vocals pull in and out as if adrift at sea.’ Under the Radar

And! they're roping in psychedelic folk sensitive cowboy, Tom Lark and his good time band for a bit of a knees up.

Rolling in thick with bottom end, glitchy beats and soaring harmonies, expect to be taken on a journey across genres. From blues drenched dub, chunky skank reggae to jazz hop and ragga dancehall, SUB-TRIBE leave no groove base unturned. 

Come have a goooood old Sunday arvo dance!

From the heart of Southland, alt- country troubadour Lachie Hayes brings his band and soul-stirring sound to town to promote the release of his debut album. Gritty grooves, soaring ballads, and a stage presence that’s all southern charm.

Sounds like a mighty fine afternoon of music

THE LEIGH UP

Come have a kanikani with us and dj’s
PAULY - MASE-ON - BENNO - CISCO

A unique afternoon performance you’ll be glad you came to!

The Amber Temple is an original music and interpretive dance collaboration between singer-songwriter Julian Temple and contemporary dancer Amber Stephens.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Armed with fond memories of their 2024 spring tour and fresh from the release of Greta O’Leary’s debut album River Dark, Aotearoa folk artists Greta O’Leary and Fables reunite for a special show with their bands this August!

Oh its going to be lovely!

!! new date!! SALMONELLA DUB SOUNDSYSTEM

Prepare for an audio visual dance floor journey through the basslands of Salmonella Dub back catalogue + new tunes from the For All Things Alive and versions featured on next release.

New monthly SAWMILL SELAKTAZ night - login’ the mill since ages ago! Zane always brings the good tunes and vibes

FUNDRAISER SCREENING OF RUNNING HORSE

A short documentary made in Mongolia - in support of the Wild Horse Project

One of the most well known and diverse artists and producers in Aotearoa NZ, Tiki Taane is considered to be an influential element in the pioneering of Aotearoa's bass culture, as well as the country's most prolific genre bending experimentalist.

Performing a mixed bag of his well known hits and new material we are stoked to welcome Tiki back to the Mill

AND DJ Axis - opening up with her tasty selection of Amapiano, House and Techno, then closing off the night with her favourite style to DJ - Drum & Bass.

After a long painful wait Carnivorous Plant Society are releasing more music! This body of work is called The Lizard due to multiple band members spiritual connection with the animal. Be prepared for new music, new licks and new animations.

WE ARE SUPER EXCITED!