Coming Events
Sunshine Sound System
Dates: Saturday, 22 Feb
DJ Downtown Brown & MC KPZ are making their way back to Gisborne to bring us a fantastic night featuring dancehall, funk, hiphop and jungle beats!
Sunshine Sound System was formed in 2000 when Downtown Brown (Simon Hendl) moved to Queenstown after finishing his medical degree, instantly connecting with the extraordinary talents of both P Digsss (Paora Apera) of Shapeshifter and KPZ (Kyle Popham). They have been smashing shows the length of NZ ever since with their trademark soundsystem-style celebration of hip-hop, reggae/dub, dancehall, original skool soul and funk, all the way though to glitch, jungle and trap.
LIMITED CAPACITY - $25 CASH ONLY on the door
Bar open at 5pm
Music starts at 8pm
18+
Sunshine Sound System was formed in 2000 when Downtown Brown (Simon Hendl) moved to Queenstown after finishing his medical degree, instantly connecting with the extraordinary talents of both P Digsss (Paora Apera) of Shapeshifter and KPZ (Kyle Popham). They have been smashing shows the length of NZ ever since with their trademark soundsystem-style celebration of hip-hop, reggae/dub, dancehall, original skool soul and funk, all the way though to glitch, jungle and trap.
LIMITED CAPACITY - $25 CASH ONLY on the door
Bar open at 5pm
Music starts at 8pm
18+
FAR OUT! Film Night
Dates: Last Tuesday of every month
Check out our 'Current Films' page for full film details
Next FAR OUT! Film Night - Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 - LIVING IN OBLIVION (1995)
Bar open at 5:30pm
Screening at 6.30pm
$15 cash
Hand picked classic films that have stood the test of time. Left of centre, out on the fringe, always with substance and never boring. Many films may be unknown to some of our viewers, yet we hope you will come for an experience.
Expect the unexpected!
Next FAR OUT! Film Night - Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 - LIVING IN OBLIVION (1995)
Bar open at 5:30pm
Screening at 6.30pm
$15 cash
Hand picked classic films that have stood the test of time. Left of centre, out on the fringe, always with substance and never boring. Many films may be unknown to some of our viewers, yet we hope you will come for an experience.
Expect the unexpected!
POVERTY BAY BLUES NIGHT
Dates: First Tuesday of the month
The best in live music!
Come down on the first Tuesday of the month for the best selection of local music at the Poverty Bay Blues Night. Each month sees a new line-up of musicians giving us a taste of what they've got.
NEXT BLUES NIGHT - Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Bar open at 6pm
Bands start 7pm
$10 on the door (eftpos available)
Free for PBBC Members
Come down on the first Tuesday of the month for the best selection of local music at the Poverty Bay Blues Night. Each month sees a new line-up of musicians giving us a taste of what they've got.
NEXT BLUES NIGHT - Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Bar open at 6pm
Bands start 7pm
$10 on the door (eftpos available)
Free for PBBC Members
Love Break 2.0
Dates: Saturday, 8 March
Join us for LOVE BREAK 2.0 - A vinyl ensemble featuring three incredibly talented DJs from our very own Gizzy - spinning beats from their epic vinyl collections.
EARDRUM MEDICINE aka( mighty matt b)
Turntablist ex battle dj mpc beat maker world digger of rear 70s fusion jazz soul Brazilian German gems that is rongoa for all ears.
CASSA WARRIOR
Premiere tropical/African global record dealer and local homie spinning the heavy digs - freshly loaded with extra special records never to be seen or heard elsewhere in Aotearoa.
CAMBU
Dusty OG 7" and 12" specialist selecting from a weighty collection centred on the 70s and 80s ... reviving vintage soul & boogie discs ripe for the modern era.
Bar open at 5pm
Music 8pm - late
$10 CASH ONLY on the door
18+
EARDRUM MEDICINE aka( mighty matt b)
Turntablist ex battle dj mpc beat maker world digger of rear 70s fusion jazz soul Brazilian German gems that is rongoa for all ears.
CASSA WARRIOR
Premiere tropical/African global record dealer and local homie spinning the heavy digs - freshly loaded with extra special records never to be seen or heard elsewhere in Aotearoa.
CAMBU
Dusty OG 7" and 12" specialist selecting from a weighty collection centred on the 70s and 80s ... reviving vintage soul & boogie discs ripe for the modern era.
Bar open at 5pm
Music 8pm - late
$10 CASH ONLY on the door
18+
Big Bike Film Night!
Dates: Tue, 11 March - Thurs, 13 March
Let the good times ROLL in Gizzy, The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town!!
Tuesday 11th March 6:30pm
Wednesday 12th March 6:30pm
Thursday 13th March 6:30pm
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
The 2025 treasure chest of films includes:
• an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
• a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of "Type 2 Fun", this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
• a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey of compassion, community, and the joy of cycling
• an uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers from Wānaka, New Zealand, who gather to cycle from town out to the local Ski Field and back, carrying all their gear, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate impact that comes with travelling and adventuring
• an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
• a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
• a film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
• and a classic Kiwi story of a young trail blazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style - fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a single-minded approach to making it happen ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year"
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
HEALTH WARNING: Watching this collection may cause you to want to ride for no less than 1 second and no more than 24 hours per day. Potential side effects could also include buying a bike, bike gear, bike clothing, bike travel books, etc., etc., and longing to get lost with your bicycle. In addition to being entertaining, this event will inspire and lead to activities that improve your physical and mental well-being.
FILM CLASSIFICATION: THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family, and would obtain PG ratings.
SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED
So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
For more details and to buy tickets visit www.bigbikefilmnight.nz
Tuesday 11th March 6:30pm
Wednesday 12th March 6:30pm
Thursday 13th March 6:30pm
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!
The 2025 treasure chest of films includes:
• an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
• a celebration of grit, camaraderie, and the beauty of "Type 2 Fun", this film is an ode to the ride, not the finish line
• a captivating film that promises to take you on a journey of compassion, community, and the joy of cycling
• an uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers from Wānaka, New Zealand, who gather to cycle from town out to the local Ski Field and back, carrying all their gear, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate impact that comes with travelling and adventuring
• an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
• a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
• a film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others
• and a classic Kiwi story of a young trail blazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style - fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a single-minded approach to making it happen ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year"
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
HEALTH WARNING: Watching this collection may cause you to want to ride for no less than 1 second and no more than 24 hours per day. Potential side effects could also include buying a bike, bike gear, bike clothing, bike travel books, etc., etc., and longing to get lost with your bicycle. In addition to being entertaining, this event will inspire and lead to activities that improve your physical and mental well-being.
FILM CLASSIFICATION: THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family, and would obtain PG ratings.
SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED
So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
For more details and to buy tickets visit www.bigbikefilmnight.nz
Reb Fountain - How Love Bends Album Release Tour
Dates: Friday, 11 April 2025
To celebrate How Love Bends release, Reb Fountain and her full band are embarking on a nationwide tour throughout April and May 2025. Known for her spellbinding performances and ability to weave introspective narratives through her music, fans across the country will have the opportunity to witness the magic that is Reb Fountain live. Those that have experienced Reb full flight live know how compelling she is on stage; these shows are not to be missed.
"Reb Fountain and the team have produced another beautifully understated gem of an album with, How Love Bends. I love the exploration of new and unusual analog tones and sounds, all wrapped up in the usual excellent songs. At Flying Nun, we are all super proud and stoked to be teaming up with Reb for this new album” - Ben Howe, Flying Nun
Singles "Forever" and "Come Down" out now. Full 11-track album out on 7 March.
Bar open at 5pm
Music at 7:30pm
18+
$60 tickets on sale starting Wed, 30 Oct (link below)
"Reb Fountain and the team have produced another beautifully understated gem of an album with, How Love Bends. I love the exploration of new and unusual analog tones and sounds, all wrapped up in the usual excellent songs. At Flying Nun, we are all super proud and stoked to be teaming up with Reb for this new album” - Ben Howe, Flying Nun
Singles "Forever" and "Come Down" out now. Full 11-track album out on 7 March.
Bar open at 5pm
Music at 7:30pm
18+
$60 tickets on sale starting Wed, 30 Oct (link below)
Ash Grunwald
Dates: Friday, 6 June
Australia’s premier bluesman embarks on his first ever full length tour of New Zealand!
Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’.
The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the world!
Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest!
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, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among
numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North
America.
With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians.
$43 tickets (link below)
Bar open at 5pm
Show at 8pm
18+
Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’.
The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the world!
Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest!
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, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among
numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North
America.
With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians.
$43 tickets (link below)
Bar open at 5pm
Show at 8pm
18+
Magic Men Australia
Dates: Wednesday, 23 July
Magic Men Australia take over The Dome for one night only!!!
This is your chance to see our finest male performers from across the globe - an ALL-STAR CAST of stunning hunks with sculpted bodies and irresistible charm, ready to set the stage on fire and leave you breathless. Get ready as we bring together the BIGGEST & BADDEST crew for an unforgettable night! Laughter, fun, and irresistible man candy await. Treat yourself like a queen and enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment!
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EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - Bar opens
7:00 PM – Doors Open
8:00 PM – Show Starts
10:00 PM – Show Ends
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TICKETS (link below)
-Regular (Non-Reserved): $55
-Deluxe (Priority Seating): $79
-Premium (VIP Seating): $99
*** SPECIAL OFFER *** First 20 PREMIUM/VIP tickets get front-row seats for an up-close experience! Grab yours now!
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IMPORTANT
-Arrive 10 minutes early to avoid lines
-18+ Only | Bar available
-Lineup subject to change
-Includes flashing lights and strobes
This is your chance to see our finest male performers from across the globe - an ALL-STAR CAST of stunning hunks with sculpted bodies and irresistible charm, ready to set the stage on fire and leave you breathless. Get ready as we bring together the BIGGEST & BADDEST crew for an unforgettable night! Laughter, fun, and irresistible man candy await. Treat yourself like a queen and enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment!
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EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 PM - Bar opens
7:00 PM – Doors Open
8:00 PM – Show Starts
10:00 PM – Show Ends
=======================================
TICKETS (link below)
-Regular (Non-Reserved): $55
-Deluxe (Priority Seating): $79
-Premium (VIP Seating): $99
*** SPECIAL OFFER *** First 20 PREMIUM/VIP tickets get front-row seats for an up-close experience! Grab yours now!
=======================================
IMPORTANT
-Arrive 10 minutes early to avoid lines
-18+ Only | Bar available
-Lineup subject to change
-Includes flashing lights and strobes