events GUIDE

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

OPEN MIC NIGHT
Sept
26

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 by Pat Betts still to come :)

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LACHIE HAYES - SUBSATELLITE TOUR
Oct
5

LACHIE HAYES - SUBSATELLITE TOUR

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

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SUB-TRIBE Red Earth Tour
Oct
12

SUB-TRIBE Red Earth Tour

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!

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VOOM! with special guest Tom Lark
Oct
18

VOOM! with special guest Tom Lark

‘’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.

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TOM SAINSBURY Lessons NOT Learnt tour
Oct
23

TOM SAINSBURY Lessons NOT Learnt tour

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.

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TADPOLE 25th anniversary celebration
Oct
25

TADPOLE 25th anniversary celebration

Fresh off the back of their first new studio single in 19 years, TADPOLE will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut The Buddhafinger with a run of headline shows across Aotearoa—and the release of a special limited-edition double vinyl crafted especially for the occasion.

COME GET YOUR ROCK ON!

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KIM CHURCHILL - THE LOVELY TOUR
Nov
21

KIM CHURCHILL - THE LOVELY TOUR

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.

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THE AMBER TEMPLE
Sept
6

THE AMBER TEMPLE

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

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SALMONELLA DUB SOUNDSYSTEM
Aug
16

SALMONELLA DUB SOUNDSYSTEM

!! 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.

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TIKI TAANE
Aug
8

TIKI TAANE

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.

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CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY
Aug
3

CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY

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!

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DELANEY DAVIDSON - ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Jul
13

DELANEY DAVIDSON - ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Delaney Davidson takes his band of Anniversaries on the local roads around Aotearoa - and we’re very happy to be a stop.

Don’t miss a night of wry sense of humour, some theatre of unease, and a rocking collection of bangers from his extensive back catalogue as he celebrates the music that got him where he is today.

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BIKES IN SPACE
Jun
29

BIKES IN SPACE

Jonathan Crayford teams up with Joe Kaptein and Elijah Whyte in a powerhouse trio offering funky outer space synth/keys/drums explosions of groove.

Perfect way to spend a Sunday arvo!

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ASH GRUNWALD
May
30

ASH GRUNWALD

SOLD OUT Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the world. Enshrined by Australian folklore, live on stage, Grunwald rocks the house yet touches the soul, serving a tsunami of dance, beats, roots, bass ‘n’ blues. He has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys to name a few…

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OPEN MIC NIGHT
May
16

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 by Pat Betts

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MIKE LOVE - SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR
Apr
25

MIKE LOVE - SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR

Internationally acclaimed Hawaiian roots-reggae artist Mike Love is set to return to the South Pacific for the first time in over five years, bringing his powerful live solo show to Australia, New Zealand, and Bali.

We are stoked to have him back!

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REB FOUNTAIN
Apr
19

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!

SOLD OUT - NO DOOR SALES

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LOU'ANA - Step Into My World Tour
Apr
12

LOU'ANA - Step Into My World Tour

LOU'ANA is a Pacific Aotearoa artist blending soul, funk, and nu-disco into a sound that’s hypnotic, groove-driven, and deeply felt. With soaring vocals and a magnetic stage presence, her music is a celebration of liberation and emotional healing, inviting audiences to move, feel, and let go.

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THE TURNAROUND VS FRIENDS & WHANAU
Apr
5
to 6 Apr

THE TURNAROUND VS FRIENDS & WHANAU

MONKEY SHOULDER WHISKEY invite you to witness a right royal rumble of bass from a selection of Aotearoa's finest selectors and party-bringers as the FRIENDS & WHANAU DJ'S meet THE TURNAROUND w/ special guest DJ Dan Paine + live painting form the legendary OTIS FRIZZELL.

IT’LL BE A DOOZY!

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ERNY BELLE & FULL BAND
Mar
8

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…

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MY BABY - ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB TOUR
Mar
2

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!

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FISHY BEATS AT KAI MOANA FEAST
Feb
28

FISHY BEATS AT KAI MOANA FEAST

Hera & Ty are preparing another amazing Kai Moana night - the first one was so good we thought best add tunes!
Who better to ask than the lady w a full crate, some new vinyl and that infectious laugh? DJMC that’s who


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OPEN MIC NIGHT (Copy)
Feb
21

OPEN MIC NIGHT (Copy)

Hosted by local legend Lindsay - we loooove our open mic night!

Such good vibes and excellent local talent

$5 on the door

The usual fantastic poster…. thanks to Pat Betts

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DARK SIDE OF THE ZEP
Feb
14

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.

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2024 PAST SHOWS

Event poster with a pink and orange color scheme featuring a turntable. Text promotes a music event with DJ MC and Bizar-Ro playing old school hip hop, soul, jazzy house, and other beats. Details include Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Saturday, July 27, 8pm, do
Flyer for an open mic night event featuring a large illustrated spider with yellow eggs, spider webs, and bold red and black text announcing details of the event, including date, time, entry fee, and host.
Event poster featuring a classic red car with the text "Sunshine Sound System" and details about a music event on Saturday, July 13 at Leigh Sawmill, with ticket prices and a QR code.
Event poster for the solstice hanging event on June 22, featuring a sunrise or sunset illustration, a black crescent moon, and a sun icon, with event details and contact information.
Colorful fireworks display with two cartoon characters looking up at the sky. One character, with a pink shirt, is telling the other, with an orange shirt, to wake up. Text promotes an event called Carmen's Dance on Sunday, June 16 at 4:30 PM, with a
Colorful poster advertising a live music event called Rhombus, featuring a record player with flowers around it, on June 2nd, 2024, at Leigh Sawmill Café, with details about support, guest support, and tickets.
Event poster for King's Birthday Sawmill Shakedown, a music event with DJ Zone, Andy JV, and BandoPlay, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Leigh Sawmill Cafe, featuring vinyl records, disco balls, and a wooden background.
Event poster for a party called 'Party Back 2 Bags', presented by Random Four, happening on Saturday, April 20th at Leigh Saw Mill Café. Features jungle, drum and bass, and old skool music with special guests Mac Summer. Doors open at 8:30 PM, party
A poster for Love Square music event featuring jazz, world, dub, Latin, soul, blues, and park. The poster shows two men holding saxophones and trumpet, standing in front of a blue tiled wall, with event details and dates.
Digital illustration of two people snorkeling underwater, one holding a vinyl record, promoting a live music event on April 6th at Leigh Sawmill featuring 'Christooth & the Lucky Lunge', with details about ticket prices and sales, surrounded by seawe
Event poster for Nathan Haines live solo and DJ set at Leigh Sawmill Cafe on Friday, April 5, from 6 PM to 12 AM, with DJ support from Jaimie Webster Haines. The poster features an artistic illustration of a sound system with patterns and abstract sh
Pink breast cancer ribbon silhouette with wavy black outline behind, text announcing a breast cancer fundraiser event on Sunday, May 19th at 10am with $40 entry fee, including breakfast, food, games, and music, with a contact email for booking.
Tour poster for Ben Hurley's 'Houses of the Holy' stand-up comedy tour in 2024, featuring a photo of Ben Hurley dressed in a black jacket and black pants, with text detailing tour dates and locations across New Zealand. The poster includes informatio
Tour poster for ZED's Future You Aotearoa Tour featuring performances by ZED, Leigh Sawmill, and Leigh with special guests Borderline, announcing a new date. The poster has a starry night sky background with a desert scene at the bottom and a silhoue
Event poster for 'Music First' on Saturday, February 10 at The Leigh Sawmill, featuring Frank Booker and Samuel Harmony, with ticket info from undertheradar.co.nz, decorated with musical notes and stars.
A colorful garden party advertisement with bright pink, yellow, green, and orange text over a photo of an outdoor patio with tables, umbrellas, and people, a woman reading on a swing seat, a vintage record player, a blue sky with clouds, and lush gre
A colorful abstract painting with Scrabble tiles arranged on top, forming words like 'BENNY,' 'SALVADOR,' 'AUNTY,' 'RECORD,' and others related to the birthday celebration of Benny Salvador on January 27th.
Event poster with pastel abstract background announcing Summer Spirit event featuring Daffodils and WiFi Donna on January 12, 2024, at Leigh Sawmill, Leigh, with tickets via Under The Radar, and a Drunken Piano logo.
Red poster listing concert dates and locations for an event called Nō Cigar, with black and yellow sun graphic and text about tickets and escape.
A colorful poster advertising a Lush Leopard tour in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a cartoon leopard with multiple eyes, a skeleton surfing a wave, tropical trees, and hibiscus flowers, with event details and sponsors at the bottom.
Event poster for a tribute show called "A Night of Fleetwood Mac" at Leigh Sawmill on Friday, February 23rd, featuring a five-piece tribute band called The Fleetwoods. The poster has an illustration of a man with a beard and long hair standing with a
Concert poster for MY BABY, a New Zealand summer tour featuring Leigh Sawmill, with a date of January 21. The poster includes a colorful, stylized border and an image of band members in vibrant clothing, positioned on a pink rocky landscape under a b
A band performs live music on stage at a concert, with an enthusiastic crowd dancing and cheering.
Person with shoulder-length hair viewed from the back, illuminated by a warm light, standing amidst a crowd in a dark indoor setting.
Band performs live music in a cozy venue with a crowd of diverse people. Musicians include a keyboardist, a drummer, and a bassist, while audience members enjoy the show.
Musician playing guitar and throwing a pick on stage during a dark, crowded concert.
Musicians performing on a dimly lit stage, with one playing an electric guitar and another singing into a microphone.
A man wearing a hat and patterned shirt singing into a microphone on stage, with a crowd of people enjoying the performance in a dimly lit venue.
A person with short hair playing an acoustic guitar on a small stage in a dimly lit indoor venue, with a decorated wall and a window in the background, and several people in the audience watching.
Musicians performing on stage; one playing drums, another playing flute, and a third person standing with a hat and sunglasses.
Two musicians playing guitars on stage in a dimly lit setting, one wearing a checkered shirt and the other wearing a black hat and glasses.
A person with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a dark shirt, is seen from behind in a dimly lit environment, with a warm light illuminating their hair.
Person playing an electric guitar on a dark stage, illuminated by warm lighting.
Dark indoor concert or comedy club with a stage illuminated by dim red lights, audience seated in low lighting, and a woman with curly hair playing guitar in the foreground.
A musician with tattoos, glasses, and a bucket hat playing an acoustic guitar on stage, illuminated by warm stage lights, with an audience visible in the dark background.
A musician playing piano in a dimly lit venue with red and orange lighting.