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Get ready to experience the season like never before! This summer, Kiwi Spirit Distillery is thrilled to unveil our most exciting lineup of events yet—15 spectacular gatherings that promise unforgettable moments under the sun. From vibrant live music performances featuring a range of bands and artists to delicious fare from an assortment of gourmet food carts, each event will showcase our signature cocktails, crafted to perfection. Whether you’re a music lover, a food enthusiast, or simply in search of a fantastic time, our summer events offer something for everyone. Each event is limited to either 100 or 200 people depending on the event so don’t miss out on the fun—early bird tickets are available now!
Description
Get ready to experience the season like never before! This summer, Kiwi Spirit Distillery is thrilled to unveil our most exciting lineup of events yet—15 spectacular gatherings that promise unforgettable moments under the sun. From vibrant live music performances featuring a range of bands and artists to delicious fare from an assortment of gourmet food carts, each event will showcase our signature cocktails, crafted to perfection. Whether you’re a music lover, a food enthusiast, or simply in search of a fantastic time, our summer events offer something for everyone. Each event is limited to either 100 or 200 people depending on the event so don’t miss out on the fun—early bird tickets are available now!
The events
Whiskey Priest
SPRING FEST 21 SEPTEMBER
Introducing Whiskey Priest, Robin and Kana Bridger bring you Irish and Celtic songs and tunes from around Ireland and her many friends. Taken from the colourful character from the book by Graham Greene, The Power and the Glory, The Whiskey Priest take Irish music that has been around for centuries and adapt it to their own unique style. Influenced by Irish-American bands and Maritime bands from Canada, and rooted in Irish heritage (with some Japanese thrown in for good measure), The Whiskey Priest will try to absolve your sins....
Whiskey Priest
SPRING FEST 21 SEPTEMBER
Introducing Whiskey Priest, Robin and Kana Bridger bring you Irish and Celtic songs and tunes from around Ireland and her many friends. Taken from the colourful character from the book by Graham Greene, The Power and the Glory, The Whiskey Priest take Irish music that has been around for centuries and adapt it to their own unique style. Influenced by Irish-American bands and Maritime bands from Canada, and rooted in Irish heritage (with some Japanese thrown in for good measure), The Whiskey Priest will try to absolve your sins....
Bo Bobson the Live Looping Musician
GARDEN PARTY 12 OCTOBER
Local legend genre-bending musician Bo Bobson known for his his live looping wizardry in the magical mayhem of GENRE FLUID.
Bo Bobson the Live Looping Musician
GARDEN PARTY 12 OCTOBER
Local legend genre-bending musician Bo Bobson known for his his live looping wizardry in the magical mayhem of GENRE FLUID.
Ngaio Duncan-Richards and Luke Wilkes
STAKES DAY 9 NOVEMBER
Familiar faces in various projects in the Nelson music scene, Luke & Ngaio come together as a guitar and vocals duo to rework some of their favourite tunes. Their collaboration blends diverse musical influences, infusing elements of R&B, indie and folk into a chilled sound with wide appeal.
Ngaio Duncan-Richards and Luke Wilkes
STAKES DAY 9 NOVEMBER
Familiar faces in various projects in the Nelson music scene, Luke & Ngaio come together as a guitar and vocals duo to rework some of their favourite tunes. Their collaboration blends diverse musical influences, infusing elements of R&B, indie and folk into a chilled sound with wide appeal.
Itchy and scratchy
THANKSGIVING 16 NOVEMBER
Introducing Itchy and Scratchy, Nelson based duo who love to entertain. Writing and performing original indie music with a nod to pop, funk, blues and psychedelic rock genres, Itchy and Scratchy are Clive Garlick on guitar/vocals (Mojo Funk Orchestra, Not Bruce Willis) and Shân Gatrell on drums/vocals (The Alternators, First Flowers in Space).
Itchy and scratchy
THANKSGIVING 16 NOVEMBER
Introducing Itchy and Scratchy, Nelson based duo who love to entertain. Writing and performing original indie music with a nod to pop, funk, blues and psychedelic rock genres, Itchy and Scratchy are Clive Garlick on guitar/vocals (Mojo Funk Orchestra, Not Bruce Willis) and Shân Gatrell on drums/vocals (The Alternators, First Flowers in Space).
Jason Mciver
GARDEN PARTY 14 DECEMBER
Introducing Jason McIver, the Motueka based musician has been performing all over NZ for the past 23 years. Jason has been featured in numerous magazines, radio and television shows and has had 3 albums in the national Top 20 charts.Now settled back in Motueka with kids, Jason has just released his first new original music in 5 years titled, Old Strangers.
Jason Mciver
GARDEN PARTY 14 DECEMBER
Introducing Jason McIver, the Motueka based musician has been performing all over NZ for the past 23 years. Jason has been featured in numerous magazines, radio and television shows and has had 3 albums in the national Top 20 charts.Now settled back in Motueka with kids, Jason has just released his first new original music in 5 years titled, Old Strangers.
Dorado Experiment
CHRISTMAS PARTY 21 DECEMBER
Jam rock band that wowed the 'Summer Daze' festival. They will not only be performing originals like you saw on Silvan Steps, but also experiment with electric live Jams morphing into covers that we all love and know. An epitome of live music performed in the ways you either experienced or heard about in the 70s.
Dorado Experiment
CHRISTMAS PARTY 21 DECEMBER
Jam rock band that wowed the 'Summer Daze' festival. They will not only be performing originals like you saw on Silvan Steps, but also experiment with electric live Jams morphing into covers that we all love and know. An epitome of live music performed in the ways you either experienced or heard about in the 70s.
Artist announced soon!
GARDEN PARTY 11 JANUARY
Artist announced soon!
GARDEN PARTY 11 JANUARY
Artist announced soon!
SUMMER CELEBRATION 2 FEBRUARY
Artist announced soon!
SUMMER CELEBRATION 2 FEBRUARY
Spinoza
GARDEN PARTY 8 FEBRUARY
Spinoza are a progressive funk rock genre bending synth-bass power trio, hailing from the top of the South. Featuring local Time Lord Sam Edmonds on lead drums. Certified conjurer of tones Luke Wilkes on guitar and keys. And bush dwelling tune enthusiast Sahn Bishop on synth-bass, keys and vocalisations.
Spinoza
GARDEN PARTY 8 FEBRUARY
Spinoza are a progressive funk rock genre bending synth-bass power trio, hailing from the top of the South. Featuring local Time Lord Sam Edmonds on lead drums. Certified conjurer of tones Luke Wilkes on guitar and keys. And bush dwelling tune enthusiast Sahn Bishop on synth-bass, keys and vocalisations.
Artist Announced Soon!
CHARCUTERIE FEST 22 FEBRUARY
Artist Announced Soon!
CHARCUTERIE FEST 22 FEBRUARY
Artist announced soon!
CHAMPIONZ CUP 8 MARCH
Artist announced soon!
CHAMPIONZ CUP 8 MARCH
The Cowpokers
GARDEN PARTY 15 MARCH
Foot-tappin' Onekaka Swamp Rock, World Famous in Golden Bay! What if swamp rock wasn't born in the Louisiana, but in Takaka you ask? What if Iggy Pop and the Stooges had been Malborough dairy farmers? What if Hendrix had settled in a Tukurua art gallery selling homemade jewelry crafted from shells and bone? The answer to all these questions and more can be found at a Cowpokers gig stomping, high energy music for ranchers n' dancers!
The Cowpokers
GARDEN PARTY 15 MARCH
Foot-tappin' Onekaka Swamp Rock, World Famous in Golden Bay! What if swamp rock wasn't born in the Louisiana, but in Takaka you ask? What if Iggy Pop and the Stooges had been Malborough dairy farmers? What if Hendrix had settled in a Tukurua art gallery selling homemade jewelry crafted from shells and bone? The answer to all these questions and more can be found at a Cowpokers gig stomping, high energy music for ranchers n' dancers!
Artist announced soon!
GARDEN PARTY 12 APRIL
Artist announced soon!
GARDEN PARTY 12 APRIL
Artist announced soon!
HARVEST FEST 20 APRIL
Artist announced soon!
HARVEST FEST 20 APRIL
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