Rufous Whistler 'National Panic' album launch (AUS) and Butter Wouldn't Melt (NZ)

THURSDAY MAY 22, 7:30PM

Rufous Whistler (AUS) and Butter Wouldn't Melt (NZ) Live at The Globe.

Celebrate the release of National Panic, the debut album from Rufous Whistler, the Australian folk & alt-country act turning heads across The Globe (no pun intended)!

Hailing from Northeast Victoria, AUS (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw, heartfelt storytelling with modern arrangements, warm, commanding vocals, and virtuosic musicianship. Their live shows are dynamic and gripping, featuring guitars, fiddles, mandolin, and harmony-rich vocals, all delivered with sharp wit and toe-tapping energy.

With their first three singles from the album in 2024 landing international airplay, topping charts, and quickly amassing over 30,000 streams, Rufous Whistler has already made a big splash. In 2025, they’re hitting the road for over 30 Australian dates, a New Zealand tour, and their first UK and EU shows, all in support of National Panic.

Joining Rufous Whistler are Butter Wouldn't Melt (NZ). Butter Wouldn't Melt are Andrea Reid (Guitar - vocals), Nick Burfield (Guitar - vocals), Cara Rose (Fiddle) , Marz Connelly (Double Bass)

Finalist for the 2023 Best Folk Artist Tūī | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa, Butter Wouldn't Melt mix country music and Americana with local stories, observations close to home, dark driving rhythms and haunting harmonies.

Their debut album ‘1931’ was nominated for folk album of the year, covering songs about important moments in New Zealand’s history, including ‘Eve of 31’, written about the Napier earthquake and ‘The Tunnel’ about the ghost of Wellington’s Victoria tunnel.

This year they are back with their sophomore album. Recorded in the hills of Papakowhai, the recipe has been refined but at its heart remains the same. Musically inspired by country’s greats. Lyrically inspired by our beautiful landscape, its past, present and future.

Don’t miss your chance to see Australia and New Zealand's finest acts live—a night of folk and alt-country music that hits home and leaves you wanting more!

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $27
Concession $22
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

Liam Wooding Piano Recital

FRIDAY MAY 23, 7:00PM

Australian-based Kiwi pianist Liam Wooding performs for the first time at the Globe Theatre. A former student of local music legend Guy Donaldson, Liam is delighted to return to Palmerston North many years later.

He performs a mixed recital of music by Bach, Haydn and Chopin, and concludes the evening with the titanic Sonata in B minor by Liszt.

“Possessing a chameleon-like ability with keyboard colour” - Tony Ryan for Radio New Zealand

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $32
Student (with ID) $17
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

French Film Night - Pour La France (For My Country)

FRIDAY, 23 MAY, 7:30PM

Join Alliance Française for their monthly French Film Night screening Pour La France (For My Country) by Rachid Hami.

Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.

Licensed bar open from 6 pm. 
Film will be screened at 7.30pm in French with English subtitles.

Duration: 1hr 53min

Free event, donations welcome.

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Comedy Hub presents Modern Comedy

SATURDAY 24 MAY, 8:00PM

A hot night of hilarity featuring funny comics from across the country, with some surprises up our sleeves... it's the return of Modern Comedy to the Globe Theatre!

MC Callum Wagstaff is the self-proclaimed (yet undisputed) Most Haunted Comedian in NZ, and a 3x winner of Comedy Hub's Best Comedian award. Callum is a true "road dog" hailing from Taranaki. He drives all over the North Island popping up anywhere from theatres to sheds, telling jokes with a goblin-like energy and a cheeky grin.

Richie Faavesi was originally here for a naked tag team breakdance battle, but due to "scheduling conflicts", he'll have to settle for just doing some stand-up. Richie’s bold, raw, and hilariously unapologetic style is opening doors across the country, with recent appearances on Joe Daymond's Comedy Mixtape, his NZICF show "Double Up" with Opeti Vaka, and nationally touring Maori/Pasifika line-up "Chocolate Humour".

Kiwi-Indian comic Manish Latch is making his mark on the NZ comedy scene with his fresh take on the quirks of everyday life being brown and it not keeping him down. Manish was a finalist in the 2022 NZ Raw Comedy Quest, and recently slayed audiences with his festival show American (Curry) Pie.

Jayda McIndoe returns to Palmy fresh from performing in Auckland, ready to bring shocking punchlines and/or musical comedy to the Globe. Winner of the Golden Gag award for Best Joke in the 2023 Comedy Hub awards, she's also known for her musical comedy duo show "More Than Words" with Siobhan Barnard, and was a regular in Wellington's "Taylor Swift Book Club" cabaret.

Meet our special guest from Wellington, Lydia Sainsbury!
Lydia believes in three things. And once she finds out what they are, she thinks she will be a lot less anxious. A chronic over-sharer, Lydia’s comedy combines her two loves: overthinking and making bad decisions. Adding in inappropriate ranting, awkward wordplay and big facial expressions, Lydia is a chaotic joyride that’ll leave you thinking “wow, that was a lot.”

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $15
Comedy Hub Member $10
Student $5

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the Globe Theatre box office.

Sunday Matinee Series Presents Daniel and Bronte Hodgetts & Friends.

SUNDAY 25 MAY, 2:30PM

On Sunday, May 25, the Globe Sunday Matinee concert will showcase the first of two programs in the 2025 season, featuring some of the finest local young performers—an exciting shift from the typically more seasoned acts.

Newlyweds Daniel and Bronte Hodgetts, members of the New Zealand National Youth Choir, will perform ahead of the choir’s upcoming tour of England and Europe, where they will compete in the Choir of the World competition. The choir has secured first-place honors in previous years.

This tour is a significant financial commitment for the singers, so this concert, titled A Choral Journey, also serves as a fundraising event.

Daniel and Bronte will be joined by fellow choristers Rachel Turner and Nigel Tongs for a selection of vocal quartets, with musical accompaniment by Guy Donaldson.

Admission by donation. Suggested $5.

Sound Immersion with Jodi from Featherlight Magicks

SUNDAY MAY 25, 6:30PM

A magical evening with the ethereal sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls. A step out of time to focus on self-care ‘Intentional Rest and Relaxation’.

Come and meet Jodi, a crystal singing bowl practitioner who has been playing quartz crystal singing bowls (and assorted crystal instruments) since 2019. Allow her to share the vibration and resonance of their voices to facilitate rest and ease, the power to transform, and to uplift your spirit.

Please bring with you:
- A yoga mat or equivalent, floor cushions, gravity chair, blankets, pillows, cushions to make a warm and comfortable cocoon, as you will be laying down or sitting on a hard wooden floor.
- Any special taonga, crystals, essential oils, drink bottle, journal to aid in your experience.

Kaupapa:
- The evening's focus is about *Intentional Rest and Relaxation* - leave your cares behind as you enter the whare.
- Shoes off - there will be an area set aside in the room for shoes.
- We are in Globe 2 and the doors will be open at 6.10pm.
- Choose a spot and settle in before 6.25pm.
- Short mihi whakatau, housekeeping items. Sound immersion 45mins.
- Interval break: stretch, make a cuppa (herbal teas and dark chocolate provided) in the foyer.
- Resettle - sound immersion 45mins to 1hr.
- Closing karakia (8.30pm).

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SEATED EVENT

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $25

Six to Sixty Choir

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT, 7:00PM

Want to sing your heart out with a whole room of awesome people of all ages singing like no one is listening????

Come to the Globe Theatre every Monday night at 7pm!!! Fleetwood Mac, Wilson Phillips, Dolly P, it’s all fun, care free and all about feeling good and learning some good music! All ages and all abilities. See you there.

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ENTRY: Pay at the door
Adults $10
Children $5

Women & Business with Natalie Ferguson & Kristen Lunman - Founders of Powersuit

TUESDAY 27 MAY, 5:30PM

We're excited to announce our upcoming event with Natalie Ferguson & Kristen Lunman - Co-Founders of Powrsuit.

Mini-masterclass: How to hone (and own) your professional identity

When you hear “personal branding” or “executive presence,” what pops into your mind? Eye-roll? Intimidation? Confusion? You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve partnered with Powrsuit for a practical mini-masterclass that will reshape how you think about these two powerful (and misunderstood) career tools.

We know executive presence when we see it: people who seem naturally confident, capable, and ready for leadership. But here’s the secret: it’s not about your height, your degree, or being the loudest in the room. It’s about small, strategic actions that anyone can learn. In this interactive session, you’ll:

Challenge misconceptions about the role of personal brand and executive presence in your career
Discover simple, practical ways to build executive presence in daily life
Craft (and practice) one key element: Your meeting elevator pitch (BYOP: bring your pen, phone, or laptop!)
You’ll leave with a clear, confident 20-second pitch that captures who you are, the value you bring, and what you need - ready to put into action at your next meeting.

Our events kick off with a networking session between 5.30 - 6.00pm so that guests can connect over a drink & nibbles.  At 6.00pm we head into one of the theatres at Globe Theatre for a presentation from one of our sponsors, and then our guest speaker, with audience Q&A + discussion following before the event is wrapped up at approximately 7.00pm.

Our monthly events are designed for guests to connect, share resources, experiences and learnings and to exchange ideas and inspiration for personal and professional growth.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE 
Admission $34 + BF 

Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival 2025

Friday May 23rd @ 7.30pm - Jazz On Your Feet
On Stage Manawatu Hall
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Wednesday May 28th @ 7.30pm - 1860 Band Reborn
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Thursday May 29th @ 5pm - Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band w/ Carl Verheyen
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Thursday May 29th @ 7pm - High Society Swingers
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Thursday May 29th @ 8pm - Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band w/ Carl Verheyen
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Friday May 30th @ 5.30pm - Guitar Workshop w/ Carl Verheyen
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Friday May 30th @ 7.30pm - Laura Collins and the Big Blues Band
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Saturday May 31st @ 7.30pm - Jazz Gala Concert featuring the Rodger Fox Big Band w/ Carl Verheyen and Erna Ferry
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Sunday June 1st @ 10am - Jazz Workshop w/ Carl Verheyen
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Sunday June 1st @ 1pm - The Big Band Bash
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1860 Band Reborn

WEDNESDAY MAY 28, 7:30PM

The 1860 Band is a concert fusion band played by The Neo Fusion Ensemble, revisiting the original 1970-80s band which played regularly at Wellington's famous 1860 Tavern. The band became the nucleus of the Rodger Fox Big Band that toured Europe and the USA. Two of the original members, Geoff Culverwell and Peter Blake, have put together this concert with some of NZ's most respected musicians, including Jacob Randall, Blain Fitzpatrick and Steve Poulton, partly as a tribute to the massive legacy of Rodger Fox.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $37
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $32
Students (w/ ID) $22
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Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band with Carl Verheyen

THURSDAY MAY 29, 5:00PM
THURSDAY MAY 29, 8:00PM

The 101 Lab Band is a 17-piece guitar orchestra run by internationally recognised guitar education specialist Kevin Downing and has been running for over 30 years. The band plays a mixture of jazz, blues, funk, rock and has a reputation for backing some of the world’s greatest guitar players and singers in those genres. Some of the tunes being played in this show are also written by Grammy-nominated artists, especially for the band.

Carl Verheyen
The current lead guitarist of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp, Carl is a critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator and is the ‘go-to’ session guitarist in L.A. Carl has performed and/or recorded with: Christina Aguilera, Bee Gees, Cher, Belinda Carlisle, Little Richard, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Leanne Rimes, Miley Cyrus, to name but a few.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $42
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $37
Students (w/ ID) $22
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

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High Society Swingers

THURSDAY MAY 29, 7:00PM

Share an evening with the notorious High Society Swingers for one night only!

A quintet of world-class musicians present a degustation of Jazz and blues compositions that soundtrack memories of our lives. From the steamy caverns of N.Y.C and Vegas to the cafes and bars of Paris and New Orleans.

Warning: Light comedy, possible costume fails, and a little bawdy behaviour. A night you'll never forget!

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $37
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $32
Student (w/ ID) $22
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

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Guitar Workshop with Carl Verheyen

FRIDAY MAY 30, 5:30PM

One of the top guitarists alive, Carl Verheyen is the current lead guitarist of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp. A critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator he is the ‘go-to’ session guitarist in L.A.

Carl has performed and/or recorded with: Christina Aguilera, Bee Gees, Cher, Belinda Carlisle, Little Richard, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Leanne Rimes, Miley Cyrus, to name but a few.

This workshop is for the benefit of all guitarists and music enthusiasts. As one of the top 10 guitarists in the world, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from the best.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $22

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Laura Collins and the Big Blues Band

FRIDAY MAY 30, 7:30PM

Laura Collins, known for her soulful vocal delivery and upfront entertainment, is bringing a show with a ‘whole lot of brass’. Expect blues, soul, boogie and swing. You’ll hear Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Fats Domino, Ray Charles and more. The emphasis will be on having a hughly good time, with the brass enabling the dynamic energy to be turned up to 10!

Laura will be joined by some of her long-time Wellington based companions. Wayne Mason, Kiwi music icon, being utilised here in his capacity as a master of boogie keys. John O’Connor on sublime lead guitar. George Barris and Richard Te One bringing a powerhouse rhythm section. Adding that soulful uplift, our brass section are Manawatu locals, James Tait Jamieson (saxophone), Craig Collis (trombone) and Neville Lauridsen (trumpet).

Get your bling on and come out for a blast. We will be!

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $37
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $32
Student (w/ ID) $22
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

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Jazz Gala Concert - Rodger Fox Big Band with Carl Verheyen & Erna Ferry

SATURDAY MAY 31, 7:30PM

This year’s Gala Concert features the beloved Rodger Fox Big Band with guest artists Carl Verheyen and Erna Ferry.

New Zealand’s premier jazz band, the RFBB is well-known within New Zealand and internationally, having performed at the prestigious Monterey and Montreux Jazz Festivals, International Jazz Network Conference in New Orleans and also in Australia, Singapore, UK and Poland. For over 50 years the band has toured New Zealand extensively, giving public concerts and education workshops for the benefit of emerging and experienced musicians throughout the country.

Carl Verheyen
The current lead guitarist of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp, Carl is a critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator and is the ‘go-to’ session guitarist in L.A. Carl has performed and/or recorded with: Christina Aguilera, Bee Gees, Cher, Belinda Carlisle, Little Richard, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Leanne Rimes, Miley Cyrus, to name but a few.

Erna Ferry
Manawatu jazz & blues afficionado Erna Ferry is well-known to Manawatu audiences. She has performed at most of the jazz clubs and festivals throughout the country. Career highlights include travelling to the Monterey and Montreux jazz festivals as vocalist for the Rodger Fox Big Band, touring NZ with a Peggy Lee tribute show and playing support for Al Jarreau and George Benson. On a good day she also plays a mean harmonica.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $47
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $42
Student (w/ ID) $22
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

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Jazz Workshop with Carl Verheyen

SUNDAY JUNE 1, 10:00AM

One of the top guitarists alive, Carl Verheyen is the current lead guitarist of the smash hit British rock group Supertramp. A critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator he is the ‘go-to’ session guitarist in L.A.

Carl has performed and/or recorded with: Christina Aguilera, Bee Gees, Cher, Belinda Carlisle, Little Richard, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Leanne Rimes, Miley Cyrus, to name but a few.

This workshop is for the benefit of all jazz performers, young & old, experienced & emerging, as well as music enthusiasts in general. As one of the top 10 guitarists in the world, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from the best.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $17

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The Big Band Bash

SUNDAY JUNE 1, 1PM

A smorgasbord of big band music, the Big Band Bash features big bands from around the Lower North Island: the Liberty Swing Band & Capital City Big Band from Wellington and the Hawkes Bay Jazz Club Big Band.

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $27
Manawatu Jazz Club Members $22
Student (w/ ID) $11
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

Battle of the Bands Manawatū (Teaching Staff Edition) 2025

THURSDAY 5 JUNE, 6:30PM

After such a successful debut competition, Battle of the Bands Manawatū (Teaching Staff Edition) competition returns in 2025. Cornerstone Christian School, Ross Intermediate, Queen Elizabeth College, St. Peters College, and Rangitikei College will be taking the stage to battle it out for the title. Each band will perform a set to entertain the crowd and judges, Erna Ferry, Ted Frickleton and Sonny Tatana. They will demonstrate their musical skill set to the region and represent the best of what each school has to offer from their teaching and support staff.

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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre Box Office.
Admission $15

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

THIS LITTLE BADGE - North Island Tour

FRIDAY JUNE 6, 7.30PM

THIS LITTLE BADGE is a pop/alt-rock band based in New Plymouth. With a mix of catchy melodies, punchy lyrics, and a live show that’ll leave you wanting more, THIS LITTLE BADGE is one of the most exciting new acts in Taranaki.

Whether they’re playing at the TSB Festival of Lights, or packing out local venues, the band has been making a name for themselves with their high-energy performances and deeply relatable songs. Their latest release, ‘The Album Of The Year’ marks the start of a bold new chapter for the band, with more music and live shows lined up for later in 2025/26.

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office.
Single Admission $27
Concession $ 17

Palmy Companion Card available from the Globe Theatre Box Office.

FETE DE LA MUSIQUE

SATURDAY 7 JUNE, 2PM-10PM

Come and celebrate Fête de la Musique with Alliance Française Palmerston North.

Every year since 1982, French people gather in the streets of the country to enjoy free concerts and celebrate the arrival of summer. This year again we want to share this free event, an important date on the French cultural calendar, with you.

During the afternoon, you will enjoy a wide range of musical genres: from classical music to pop, folk or jazz... There will be something for everyone!

AND in the evening at 8 pm, don't miss the must-see concert given by our special guests: Sonia & Nigel! 

ENTRY IS FREE

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Sunday Matinee series presents Jun He (Violin) & Guy Donaldson (Piano)

SUNDAY 8 JUNE, 2:30PM

The June 8 concert in the Globe Sunday Matinee series will feature a return of brilliant violinist Jun He who is now resident in the city.  Jun graduated with a Master of Arts in violin performance at the University Mozarteum Salzburg in 2005. In 2006, she taught violin performance in the Private University Hualian China, until her move to New Zealand. Jun graduated from the New Zealand School of Music with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in violin performance in 2014. She later regularly played in the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and in the Bach Musica in Auckland. Currently Jun is the leader of the Manawatu Sinfonia. She will be joined at the piano for this concert by Guy Donaldson. The programme includes rondos by Mozart and Schubert, as well as colourful works by Paganini, Saint-Saens and Wieniawski. 

Admission by donation. Suggested $5.

The Rose Academy - Lights, Camera, DANCE

SATURDAY 14 JUNE, 3:00 PM
SUNDAY 15 JUNE, 3:00 PM

Join us for a dazzling celebration of creativity and movement as the talented students of The Rose Academy take to the stage for their 2025 production, Lights, Camera, DANCE!

From graceful ballet to high-energy jazz, contemporary, acro, and breathtaking aerial arts, this spectacular showcase brings the magic of the movies to life through dance. With performers as young as three through to accomplished adult students, this show promises something for everyone—full of heart, passion, and theatrical flair.

Whether you're a proud dance parent, a fan of the performing arts, or simply looking for an inspiring afternoon out, Lights, Camera, DANCE! is not to be missed!

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office.
Adults $25
Children (under 17) $16
Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Manawatu Business Chamber - Frontline Tips on Cyber Security
Presented by Nicolas Moody from ADVANTAGE

TUESDAY 17 JUNE 10:30AM

At this session, you'll hear stories from the frontlines, tips any business can put into practice, and how being just a little more cyber aware can make a huge difference both in the workplace and at home. Nic brings over a decade of deep experience in cybersecurity, navigating everything from boardrooms to breaches. In his time, he's seen the gritty realities of cyber risk firsthand—working alongside SMBs, enterprises, and government sectors to outsmart threat actors and turn chaos into clarity. He’s known for cutting through the tech jargon and making cybersecurity make sense.

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French Film Night - Making Of 

FRIDAY 27 JUNE, 7:30PM

Simon, a seasoned director, starts a shoot. However, between the scheming and the edgy technicians, he soon finds himself in over his head. His only ally in this hellish shoot is the extra he has entrusted with the making of documentary of the film.

Join Alliance Française for their monthly French Film Night screening Making Of by Cédric Kahn

Licensed bar open from 6 pm. 
Film will be screened at 7.30pm in French with English subtitles.

Duration: 1hr 58min

Free event, donations welcome.

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Elf The Musical Jr

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY - FRIDAY 11 JULY

Innes Dean Lawyers present Elf The Musical Jr. A heartwarming and hilarious holiday musical based on the beloved film. Follow Buddy, a young orphan raised by elves at the North Pole, as he embarks on a journey to New York City to find his real father and discover where he truly belongs. Filled with festive songs, big laughs, and plenty of holiday cheer, Elf The Musical Jr. is the perfect family show to get everyone in the Christmas spirit... IN JULY!!!

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Admission $17

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office.

WILD HORSES perform The Rolling Stones!

FRIDAY 18 JULY, 8:00PM

Come and rock out to an unforgettable night as Wild Horses takes the stage to perform the greatest hits of the legendary Rolling Stones! This super-band features some of New Zealand’s top professional musicians, chart-topping artists, and talented young gun session players, all coming together for a sensational show.

Performing all of your favourite hits including - Brown Sugar, Gimme Shelter, Honky Tonk Woman, Angie, Start Me Up, Beast of Burden, Miss You, Wild Horses, Paint it Black, Satisfaction, Jumpin' Jack Flash, It's only Rock 'N' Roll and more!!

Don’t miss this chance to relive the iconic music that defined a generation. Grab your tickets now and prepare for an exhilarating evening of rock ‘n’ roll!

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Early Bird Tickets $40

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available at the Theatre Box Office.

Sue Dyson - Welcome To Our Lounge Tour

SATURDAY 19 JULY, 7:30PM

Featuring songs from Linda Ronstadt & Carole King

Sue Dyson, a gifted vocalist known for her warm and captivating stage presence, backed by talented pianist Mitch Dean to offer an extraordinary musical experience that celebrates the enduring legacies of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. Set in a laid-back intimate atmosphere, their performances promise an engaging experience where audiences will tap their feet to the classics that have defined generations.

Sue has graced the stage of New Zealand's 'Good Morning Show' multiple times, showcasing her vocal prowess and musical versatility. Additionally, Sue has lent her voice as a backup vocalist at the prestigious New Zealand Music Awards and has enjoyed significant success with her original country music in Australia.

Mitch Dean complements Sue's voice with his extensive expertise as a guitarist and pianist, cultivated over more than 20 years of performing in diverse musical settings. Notably, he played keys and guitar in the acclaimed Wellington Fleetwood Mac Experience, contributing to their successful tour. Mitch’s deep understanding of music, combined with his skillful instrumentation, enriches the duo's sound and enhances the overall performance.

Together, Sue and Mitch create a harmonious blend of nostalgia and artistry, celebrating the timeless contributions of Ronstadt and King. Their performances promise to be an unforgettable evening of music that not only bridges generations but also stirs the soul, inviting audiences to revel in the rich tapestry of these legendary artists' works. Join them for a memorable experience that resonates long after the final note has been played.

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $27

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office.

The Ballad of Briar Grant

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY, 6:30PM
THURSDAY 24 JULY, 6:30PM

Hayley’s whole life has always revolved around her best friend, Briar Grant. When their relationship abruptly combusts, Hayley finds herself unexpectedly shipped off to an orchard in the South of France. Stranded in the most beautiful place on Earth, the world seems to be playing a joke on her. The Kiwi woman she’s wound up working with is also named Briar Grant.

The Ballad of Briar Grant is a new dramedy by Jack McGee, presented by Squash Co. Arts Collective, about two very sad divas taking it out on one another amongst the apple trees. Together they’ll play out decades old conflicts that have nothing and everything to do with each other.

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Single Admission $27
Concession $22
Student (With ID) $17

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office.

Sunday Matinee Series - Bridget Douglas- flute and Rachel Thomson - piano

SUNDAY 27 JULY, 2:30PM

Distinguished New Zealand musicians Bridget Douglas- flute and Rachel Thomson - piano present the July 27 Globe Sunday Matinee concert.

Bridget and Rachel present some of their favourite works for flute and piano. Beginning with a sublime Sonata by JS Bach they then move into the golden era of the flute with beautiful pieces by French romantic composers Gabriel Faure and Lili Boulanger. They finish with deeply moving and atmospheric works by two of Australasia's most respected composers, Gillian Whitehead and Anne Boyd. 

Both Bridget and Rachel were born in Dunedin and studied music at the Victoria University of Wellington where they first played together. They have recorded two flute and piano albums on the Trust Records Label and over the course of their careers they have performed together throughout Aotearoa. 

Rachel regularly performs with some of the country’s leading musicians. She has toured on numerous occasions for Chamber Music New Zealand and is a member of various chamber ensembles including the Koru Trio. 

Bridget is Section Principal Flute of the NZSO and an Artist Teacher in Flute at the New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī

The concert begins at 2.30pm.

Admission by donation. Suggested $5.

Ash Grunwald - NZ Tour

THURSDAY AUGUST 21, 8:00PM

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.

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office.
Admission $45
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

Sunday Matinee Series - The Papaioea Trio

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST, 2.30PM

The Papaioea Trio includes three leading musicians with Palmerston North connections.  Violinist Elizabeth Patchett began her full-time career as an orchestral musician with the Auckland Philharmonia and six years later in 1993 joined the N.Z.S.O second violin section.  

Cellist Robert Ibell was from 1993 to 2019 a member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He is now a cello and double bass teacher, chamber music coach, adjudicator and freelance performer. 

Pianist Guy Donaldson has for many years been a regular performer in the Manawatu, as well as being a teacher and music coach. He has accompanied a number of distinguished artists including Dame Malvina Major, Anna Leese, Olga Shanina and violinist Hannah Fang, and has been a concerto soloist with the Manawatu Sinfonia.  

In this concert they will perform Beethoven's Ghost Trio, Rachmaninov's Elegiac Trio, and a concert piece in Klezmer style.  

The concert begins at 2.30pm.

Admission by donation. Suggested $5. 

Chamber Music NZ - Four Last Songs

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 4:00PM

Composed in the year before his passing, the Four Last Songs are held by many to be Richard Strauss’ most beautiful, sensuous, and moving composition. They are songs of farewell and of gentle heartbreak. The words of the final song, Im Abendrot, speak of an elderly couple walking hand in hand, at rest from their wanderings, away from life. The final verse:
O weiter, stiller Friede! O vast and silent peace!
So tief im Abendrot So deep in sunset glow,
Wie sind wir wandermüde- How weary we are with wandering-
Ist dies etwa der Tod? Could this perhaps be death?

For this special premier performance, Salina Fisher has arranged the Four Last Songs for NZTrio and celebrated Australian soprano Emma Pearson.

ARTISTS
Somi Kim Piano
Matthias Balzat Cello
Amalia Hall Violin
Emma Pearson Soprano

PROGRAMME
Elena Kats-Chernin The Spirit and the Maiden
Salina Fisher Kintsugi
Amy Beach 2 Songs Op. 100 A Mirage and Stella Viatoris
Sergei Rachmaninoff Vocalise
Richard Strauss (arr. Salina Fisher) Four Last Songs (Vier letze Lieder) TrV 296

This concert is c. 90 minutes with a 20-minute interval

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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $58
Concession $55
Student (with ID) $17
Child (Under 17 years) $17
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

Raybon Kan - Raybonanza 31st Anniversary Gold Album Tour

A stand-up show 31 years in the making.

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER, 7:00PM

Award-winning comic Raybon Kan celebrates his 31st anniversary in stand-up with his greatest hits show Raybonanza.

A must-see eras tour of bangers — his finest, sparkling, barrel-aged, perfectly mature immaturity. Full-body laughs, complex after-taste and a feast for thought. Not to be missed.

The original Asian at my Table is back at your table and this time he’s even more Asian.

(Asian-ness may vary. Table not included.)

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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $37
Concession $32

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office

Andrew Fagan – Passage Of Time Solo Tour

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 7:30PM

Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time – Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World.

Picking up from his acclaimed 2024 bestselling book Swirly World: Lost at Sea, the Passage Of Time tour dives even deeper into Fagan’s thrilling and unconventional world.

The show is a unique blend of spoken word, storytelling, and intimate live music, as Fagan shares tales from his sailing and music adventures, interwoven with songs spanning his entire career – from band classics to his prolific solo catalogue.

Expect the unexpected!

ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $52
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.