Matariki open mic and community meal

Where

Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland

Inside Gribblehirst Park

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When

Thursday 9 July 2026
6pm-9pm



Cost

Free

Contact

Ema Barton
holdingspaceaotearoa@gmail.com
021 232 2593

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Gribblehirst Hub and Holding Space Aotearoa present our annual Matariki Open Mic Night. 

Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance.

Bring an ingredient to add to our vegetarian 'Friendship Soup' or some kai to share and enjoy a wholesome meal together. 

All welcome.

Schedule:

  • 5.30pm: Doors open
  • 6pm: Welcome and housekeeping
  • 6.20pm: Open mic / puoro
  • 7pm: Karakia mo te kai and shared meal
  • 7.20pm: Open mic / puoro
  • 9pm: Closing karakia

Performers, please email holdingspaceaotearoa@gmail.com to book a slot. Performance slots are ideally between 5-15 minutes.

We will have a house guitar, foldbacks, 3 microphones and the ability to plug in backing tracks via mini jack / iPhone / Samsung cables. Please bring your preferred instruments and liaise with Ema to see if we can cater to your set up.

This is a free, family friendly event.

Proudly supported and funded by Albert-Eden Local Board.

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