Drax Project Live - Barrier Social Club with G Star Entertainment
2025-01-18 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Barrier Social Club
G Star Entertainment presents Drax Project LIVE on Aotea Great Barrier Island!
Just added to their summer tour!
From busking on the streets of Wellington to global superstars, Drax Project are bringing their electric pop-RnB sound to Great Barrier Island for an unforgettable night! Don’t miss their first-ever show at Barrier Social Club as part of their summer tour.
With over half a billion streams and hits like “Catching Feelings” and “Woke Up Late” (both RIAA Gold-certified!), Drax Project have toured with the biggest names—Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Christina Aguilera—and wowed crowds at the iHeartRadio Festival and Coachella.
Catch them live on January 18 at Barrier Social Club for a high-energy, feel-good show that’ll have you dancing all night!
Tickets on sale now!
NOTE: After clicking “GET TICKETS” you’ll be taken to the child and youth ticketing section.

Alan Jager Live Music at the Currach Irish Pub
2025-01-19 16:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Salmonella Dub
2025-01-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
G Star Entertainment presents Salmonella Dub SoundSystem LIVE on Great Barrier Island!
Kick off the Auckland Anniversary Long Weekend in style with an unforgettable night of beats, bass, and brilliance. Salmonella Dub SoundSystem brings you a 2-hour bass-heavy dancefloor journey to Claris Club to set the tone for an epic weekend!
Featuring:

Andrew aka DJ Rudeboy on the mix
Legendary Mighty Asterix & soulful Whirimako Black LIVE
The iconic Sal Dub horn section

Experience an audio-visual mashup featuring their new DOUBLE digi album For All Things Alive, classic tracks reimagined, and remixes by The Nomad, DJ Mu (Fat Freddy’s Drop), Dub FX, Dreadzone, Adrian Sherwood, and more!

Salmonella Dub SoundSystem backstory:
The Salmonella Dub SoundSystem officially began 25 years ago – playing their new dub plates from Dreadzone and Mad Professor on a tour Salmonella Dub was managing for Pitch Black’s debut album playing new releases and remixes at dance party festivals with dubplate album launch tours in the stripped back dancefloor friendly version of the live band. From humble beginnings promoting and playing after parties, the Salmonella Dub SoundSystem developed into a powerhouse live dance act across the NZ & Oz festival and club circuit. More recently, Te Reo Māori Soul Funk Diva Whirimako Black started writing with Andrew after she joined the band for their New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2008.

Spend your long weekend in paradise with the unmatched vibes of Salmonella Dub. Secure your tickets now!

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SANOI with G Star Entertainment at Aotea Brewing
2025-01-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
G Star Entertainment presents Sanoi Sunday Session at Aotea Brewing, Auckland Anniversary Weekend.Enjoy unmatched island vibes, locally brewed beverages, and live music from Sanoi with support from Harry Charles.Brewery doors open at midday, with the show starting at 2 PM.Originally from Berlin, Sanoi has become a standout in New Zealand’s electronic scene, blending melodic techno with innovative, danceable sounds that have captivated audiences worldwide.Under 18s go free but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Early bird tickets are limited, with Afterpay available. Secure yours now and make your long weekend unforgettable!
About Sanoi:Originally hailing from Berlin, Sanoi aka Jonas Fischer is a producer, DJ and a key member in the electronic/dance music scene in New Zealand. He has graced the stages of many of the country’smost-loved festivals & clubs where his deeply danceable DJ sets see him move seamlessly across warm, melodic, groove-driven techno and beyond.Sanoi challenging conventional music production norms, steering clear of familiar tropes and techniques. The result is eight carefully curated tracks with a rich tapestry of ambient layers, recordedsounds, and melodies that range from quirky and playful to nostalgic and melancholic.The finely crafted drums take centre stage, emphasising the unique groove that defines Sanoi’s distinctive sound.With his influence in the NZ electronic scene continuing to grow, the past 12 months has seen Sanoi touring across New Zealand, Australia and Europe in support of his new album. Summer 2024 alone saw him playing alongside the following cross section of legends & current heavyweights –Basement Jaxx, The Chemical Brothers, LF System, Hybrid Minds, Barry Can’t Swim, Marcellus Pittman, Flight Facilities, Robag Wruhme, Desert Dwellers & more

BIGBADA BOOM SOUND SYSTEM ARRIVES ON THE SHORES OF AOTEA IN FEBRUARY!
2025-02-01 20:00 - 23:30 | Barrier Social Club
Barrier Social Club will host Ariki, The Bigbada Boom Sound System and an awesome line up of reggae DJs on Saturday 1st February 2025.
Ariki, A.K.A Queen Big Punch is the owner and operator of Hine-Raiona Bigbada Boom Sound System. Hine-Raiona translates to Lion Maidens and is the second all-femme sound system built in Aotearoa to Ninth Wave Sound. They are currently the sole reggae sound system dedicated to supporting femme deejays/allies and artists in the reggae sound system scene Aotearoa.
From Ariki: “Bigbada Boom is a combination of custom built and second hand audio gear. It is all analogue with some new gear that matches the 1970s/80s era of sound It was built for. As Maori we believe in Mauri, the life force of an object that holds the essence of all those who have interacted with it and I believe this energy imbues Bigbada, giving it its own life force which keeps growing as more people interact and add their energy to it. It is one of the few sound systems that use outdated and discontinued lines of audio equipment highly active in Aotearoa. Part of Bigbada’s unique experience is to witness a vintage sound of the past in the modern era.
Sound system culture is a very diverse topic but it is traced to Jamaica as early as the 1950s.
In short it was a platform that operated independently to the established status quo which was dominated by the colonial construct of the white man. It, along with pirate radio, were the beacons of broadcasting and sharing artists and music often not accepted by the mainstream (music to broaden the mind that spoke of freedom and rebellion) Music became a source of empowerment to the lower and middle class who looked for something to grasp on to, to give them hope, and up it to the man. As Jamaicans migrated to England to rebuild the nation post WW2, their music spread to the UK along with sound system culture, where it formed the underground scene of UK rave culture today. Bigbada Boom pays homage to the old school, supporting those most in need of a platform while at the same time acknowledging the whakapapa of sound system culture and its strong focus on reggae – as well as the entire spectrum that surrounds it from Ska, reggae dub, dance hall, Jungle and Dubstep.”
Come witness the powerful sound and uplifting vibe of the Bigbada Boom Sound System at the Barrier Social Club, Saturday 1st February 2025

Jam night at the Currach - Every Thursday
2025-02-06 18:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

James Malcolm Live at Aotea Brewing
2025-02-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
James Malcolm lead singer of Cosha & Barefeet

Jam night at the Currach
2025-03-13 18:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-01 18:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

ABC Fundraiser for Clubhouse & Comp Shindig
2025-04-19 16:00 - 23:30 | Claris Conference Centre

Autumn Groove at Aotea Brewing - Moved to ANZAC
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Let’s have one last crack before winter!
Come on down to our Autumn Groove at the brewery on ANZAC weekend Saturday arvo.
We are stoked to be bringing you five piece reggae/ska band Strangely Arousing
Proudly living an odyssey dreamed up in a forge of fiery hearts – these four young scallywags have been around the world and back since their formation in Rotorua in 2013. They moved to Auckland as a collective and promptly dropped out of University to tour full-time. Since then they’ve clocked multiple near sell-out circuits of NZ, a tour of South Korea/China, and Dubai. This journey has kept the boys together longer than many marriages.
And while the union of man and woman can bless us with the wonders of new life; six years of union (and blood, and sweat, and tears… and Jim Beam) between these trippy hippies has led to the genesis of a new wave of music inspired by New Zealand’s legendary hip-hop and reggae dub forefathers.
In an era where Fat Freddy’s Drop and Red Hot Chili Peppers are considered heritage artists and in a world where it’s ok to take the good bits from wherever you happen to find them, Strangely Arousing considers themselves “trans genre” and have dropped multiple bone-wiggling E.P.s if you want to find out what that means.
While they may be hard to describe they are easy to enjoy: Their Dub/Jazz/Reggae/everything-that’s-good influenced sound has taken them from the main stage of Rhythm and Vines to the exotic cityscapes of Dubai and Beijing.
This train has been chugging along for awhile now, and it’s not gonna stop anytime soon.

Alongside these awesome grooves we will be experimenting with some seasonal food and drinks created especially for the event which celebrate the new collaborations across our Mason Road hub of Aotea Brewing, Aotea Roast, Good Neighbours Foodtruck and Motu Community Plant Nursery.
As always kids are welcome if they are supervised by whanau.

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - Marmalade & Floorplay
2025-12-29 12:00 - 18:30 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
The Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions are back for another year of tunes, food and drinks amongst the green.
On the 29th December we have two bands to get you moving Tamaki Makaurau based duo Marmalade followed by our own Floorplay.
Tickets via the links below.
http://www.aoteabrewing.co.nz/
OR
https://events.humanitix.com/aotea-summer-sessions
All ages event. Multi day, group and family tickets available.

New Years Eve Picnic
2026-01-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
The 2026 New Years Eve Picnic!! Fun for all the family, with stalls, food, games, Live Music, water slide & a fantastic charity auction and raffle at Claris Sports Club.
Come and join in for a full day of fun.
A Fundraiser for Aotea Family Support Group which does so much to support our island community.
Hope to see you there.

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - MĀ
2026-01-04 12:00 - 18:30 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions continue and bring in 2026 with an awesome day of sunshine, local food and drinks and amazing tunes.
We are stoked to have MĀ – an autodidact Māori musician and artist from Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
All ages event. Multi day, group and family tickets available.
www.aoteabrewing.co.nz
OR
https://events.humanitix.com/aotea-summer-sessions

Afterglow Festival 2026
2026-01-24 14:00 - 2026-01-25 00:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Coming to Aotea, Great Barrier Island in 2026…..
✨ Afterglow! ✨
A brand new family friendly music festival bringing some of Aotearoa’s finest musical talent to the beautiful motu (island).
🎶 Saturday 24th January 2026 🎶
LINE UP:
Tiki Tanne
DJ Axis + MC Tiki
Black Comet
Lost Tribe Aotearoa
Floorplay
ADZ
Neski
Row-Z
Tickets on sale now from www.afterglowfestival.nz

Port Fitzroy Boat Club Easter Weekend - Live Music
2026-04-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Port FitzRoy Boat Club
Port Fitzroy Boat Club are hosting a live music event from Tino Rangatira.
Opens 4pm on Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)
Kitchen from 5.30pm
Come and enjoy the amazing views, food & connections
Saturday is open from 4pm
