TICKETS: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/93701/SCHiZOPHONiCS-from-San-Diego-USA.utr

Best live band in America!

For those of new to the part machine that is the Schizophonics on their fourth visit to these shores ...... Ridiculously high level ADHD James Brown/MC5 inspired, Detroit drenched, shredding rok & ass shimmying roll. Relentless, endless boogie from all points of the decade it thrived in, proto-punk prancing, Rolling Stones guitar chop, Sonics sixties garage thump & wail, soloing histrionics yanked from 70s stadiums & beamed in & on to caverns, sidewalks & clubs. Made up of husband & wife, Mr Pat  & Mrs Lety Beers, a guitar & drums team based outta San Diego, California, with  bassist Sarah Linton have been on a mission of ruthless live touring since their last visit to Aotearoa in early 2023 ... since then they have opened for the Chats , Cosmic Psychos, Me First & The Gimmie Gimmies, L7 on their respective US tours

And that doesn't even mention that Pat Beers spends most of the set levitating ..... and is he playing one handed ? Is there another guitarist ?  Did he really just stand on his head See for yourself ..... 

Tickets coming soon

A-Young always brings the most brilliant of vibes, so you are in for a treat on the dancefloor with his 100% vinyl set.

$20 TICKETS: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/cori-gonzalez-macuer-in-whitianga/whitianga

As seen on Mean Mums, Wellington Paranormal, 7Days, Have You Been Paying Attention and cult Kiwi film, What We Do In The Shadows, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer has been one of the more unique comedy talents in NZ since he started in 2003.

Cori is a winner of the prestigious Billy T Award and has performed in the U.S, U.K, Australia, Singapore, South America and as far as the Middle East, as well as doing multiple tours around NZ. He has also acted and worked as a writer on some of NZ’s most iconic television shows and films. His television writing credits include Jono And Ben, 7Days, The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention and he was one of the main writers on seasons 2 and 3 of acclaimed local scripted comedy, Wellington Paranormal.

More recently, he, alongside co-writers, Louis Mendiola and Johnny Brugh, sold a television pilot to major TV network, FX. He also just signed with the management company, Media Range Partners in L.A., who also manage Tom Hardy, Halle Berry, Bradley Cooper, Colin Farrell and Eminem, to name a few.

"… keep an eye out for future works by the man with exponential potential, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer." - Concrete Playground

"Quite possibly the only show I'd return to for seconds" - Mac + Mae

"While his cynicism might make you think he is making lemons out of lemonade he does
it in such a cool manner, standing alone with his mike, his great eyebrows adding
emphasis, that you know he's speaking truths we all feel “Awesome? Nah, Bro” is
comedy fest at its best. Get in before the tickets dry up." – Theatreview

TICKETS: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/27083/Frank-On-Tap-Live-In-Whitianga.utr

Auckland based alternative rock band have their debut Whitianga show on the 7th of January live at The Monkey House. Coming off the back of Coro Classic, Frank On Tap are ready to bring their powerful live performance to Whitianga for the first time in the heat of the summer! With awesome youth band Daybreak in support. All ages gig, so let’s go people!

TIX: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/sonic-delusion-summer-tour/whitianga

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Sonic Delusion! This funky indie-pop trio is hitting the road for a high-energy North Island tour, guaranteed to get you grooving. Sonic Delusion (André Manella) will be joined by the ever-talented Sev Thiebaut on Latin-infused keys and bass, plus Ben Dixon keeping the rhythm alive on drums. From funky folk to irresistible dance beats, the band’s boogielicious sound is designed to lift your spirits and move your feet.

Catch them live on the 4th of January at the Monkey House Theatre in Whitianga, the 5th at the Kauaeranga Valley Community Hall in Thames, the 6th at the Secret Garden in Waihi Beach, and on the 11th of January at Opunake’s "Sounds in the Sands."

Sonic Delusion’s live shows are a burst of fun, joy, and energy. Don’t miss out on this summer’s grooviest tour!

TIX: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/retro-valley-pals/whitianga

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Retro Valley headlines with their electrifying alt-rock sound! Known for their high energy performances and captivating stage presence, Retro Valley has taken the NZ music scene by storm, climbing the charts with their unique blend of raw emotion and powerful riffs. With a successful year of chart-topping singles and major tour collaborations, they are set to deliver a show that fans won’t want to miss.

Supporting Retro Valley are Blindr, a Pop-Punk band from Auckland who pack a mean punch live!

Also starting off the night is indie rock band Mondo Green! Don’t miss this captivating lineup of NZ talent all in one night!

Check out Retro Valley's music and social journey here:
https://linktr.ee/retrovalley

TIX: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/the-last-banana/whitianga

Join us for a night to remember as Banana Mundo takes the stage at the Monkey House Theatre! After six incredible years of spreading joy and infectious rhythms across New Zealand, we're saying goodbye with "The Last Banana" show. We've loved every moment of seeing you dance and celebrate life with us, especially in Coromandel, where our journey truly flourished.

Expect an electrifying night of our signature Latin, Afrobeat, and Funk fusion that will keep you on your feet. We'll be joined by the fantastic band Soulburn Funk who will play you funk versions of well known songs to keep you dancing long into the night!

Don't miss this final chance to dance with Banana Mundo live—let's make it an unforgettable farewell party!

$20 Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/live-comedy-at-the-monkey-house-with-ben-hurley/whitianga

NZ comedy legend, Ben Hurley, hosts at The Monkey Theatre in Whitianga!!

Ben is back and joining him is Jack Ansett (7 Days) & Liv McKenzie (Comedy Gala)

Ben has conquered the toughest of crowds and reviewers alike and is adept at tailoring his material and persona to what the event requires. He consistently sells out shows at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and has toured to country many times, on his own as part of the Real NZ Comedy Tours and of course the 7 Days Live Tours.

Ben is widely recognised from his regular appearances on THREE's 7Days, The Project, and is now a regular contributor on TVNZ's Seven Sharp. He has had numerous other TV appearances with several Comedy Galas, AotearoHa, hosting After Hours, Funny Roots, @Seven, Ben & Steve World Famous In and most recently Patriot Brains.

$20 Tix: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/live-comedy-at-the-monkey-house/whitianga

Live comedy at Monkey House in Whitianga is back!

Billy T nominee Itay Dom hosts a hilarious night of comedy with Tevita Manukia (7 Days) & James Mustapic (Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee). Come out on New Year’s Eve, Eve & have some comedy…plus stay for a dance party if you fancy!

Tickets: Drag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it - Whitianga - Eventfinda

With an electric atmosphere, vibrant music, and a chance to win fabulous prizes, Drag Queen Bingo promises a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you wanting more. So gather your friends, unleash your inner diva, and prepare for a night of non-stop entertainment that will have you shouting "BINGO!" in the most fabulous way imaginable. Drag Queen Bingo is the ultimate celebration of life, laughter, and fabulousness! Hosted by the fantastic Anita Wigl'it, (star From Drag Race: Canada vs The World, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under S1 and finalist of 'New Zealand’s Television Personality of the Year 2021') and "hostess with the most-ess". Enjoy three competitive rounds, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!

Win great prizes, including bar tabs. Doors 7pm. Balls drop 7:30pm - approx 8:30/9pm. Then stay on for some fabulous tunes with soul and funk DJ, DJ Tido & show off your moves on the dancefloor. Bar open until 1am. Limited capacity, so get in quick - this sold out the past two times!

TICKETS: www.beatfairy.com/store

Back by popular request, a great thing to do in the school holidays & it is made even more positive as this is a fundraiser for the great work Coro Youth Mentors Inc do.  Come dance for a great cause!

 From 4-6pm the Kids can have a full dance party experience with great songs, party lights, a haze machine… glow sticks - the full works! $10 per child, includes a free soda/water/juice and 1 GlowStick. Plus we are lucky enough to have Matilda the Time Travelling Fairy here to facepaint all (included in the entry price - how cool is that?!). There’s also prizes for best dressed. Lots of fun for kids & parents alike! Likely to sell out, so probably best to get your tickets in advance.

Caregivers can also chill out in the bar with delicious cocktails, wine & beer and lots of non-alcoholic choices too.

American Hotdogs for sale too, so dinner could be sorted as well!

 Note: All Children must be accompanied by an adult.

TICKETS: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/peter-baeckers-fullon-80s-in-whitianga/whitianga

Dressed head to toe in a silver suit, with a mohawk hairdo and energy to burn, performance artist, DJ and dancer Peter Baecker travels the world with his 80s mobile disco, setting up anywhere from sweaty Berlin clubs to a mall in Sydney, to the Auckland Art Gallery to ....potentially a career highlight...for a second time - at The Monkey House Lounge & Cabaret in Whitianga ;-)

High-energy dance performance pairs with one of the finest selection of 80’s pop songs, fun and informative announcements and the pure joy that is 80’s music. Bring your dancing shoes, dress up in 80s attire (or not)...you do you, but bring your sense of fun & Peter will ensure that this will be a night to remember.

Legitimately, he is one of the most memorable performers we have ever had, plus had so many requests for his return!

Entry fee includes an 80s inspired cocktail on arrival too.

TICKETS: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/cori-gonzalez-macuer-in-whitianga/whitianga

As seen on Mean Mums, Wellington Paranormal, 7Days, Have You Been Paying Attention and cult Kiwi film, What We Do In The Shadows, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer has been one of the more unique comedy talents in NZ since he started in 2003.

Cori is a winner of the prestigious Billy T Award and has performed in the U.S, U.K, Australia, Singapore, South America and as far as the Middle East, as well as doing multiple tours around NZ. He has also acted and worked as a writer on some of NZ’s most iconic television shows and films. His television writing credits include Jono And Ben, 7Days, The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention and he was one of the main writers on seasons 2 and 3 of acclaimed local scripted comedy, Wellington Paranormal.

More recently, he, alongside co-writers, Louis Mendiola and Johnny Brugh, sold a television pilot to major TV network, FX. He also just signed with the management company, Media Range Partners in L.A., who also manage Tom Hardy, Halle Berry, Bradley Cooper, Colin Farrell and Eminem, to name a few.

"… keep an eye out for future works by the man with exponential potential, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer." - Concrete Playground

"Quite possibly the only show I'd return to for seconds" - Mac + Mae

"While his cynicism might make you think he is making lemons out of lemonade he does
it in such a cool manner, standing alone with his mike, his great eyebrows adding
emphasis, that you know he's speaking truths we all feel “Awesome? Nah, Bro” is
comedy fest at its best. Get in before the tickets dry up." – Theatreview

Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/92986/You-Are-The-Mirror-Single-Release-Show---Fei-Lin-And-Friends.utr

To celebrate another wonderful year of music and freshly released work, Whitianga local singer-song writer, FĒI LÍN, will be performing her original songs on guitar, with support from friends, Elsa (grand harp) and Kat (violin) from MORELS.

It will be a wonderful evening of soul soothing music, that we can't wait to share with the beautiful Coromandel community - and whoever else that may make the worth while journey :)

Music will start at 7.30pm and finish by 9pm - we could be in bed by 10pm, a dream Friday night, am I right!?

Artist bio:
In the canopy of a daydream, FĒI LÍN, aka Yazmin Todd, dwells amongst the branches of indie folk and jazz. Whitianga based, with roots in Singapore and New Zealand, the Ōtautahi born artist draws from the heart, weaving the solace of dreams and reflections of life into a poetic soundscape.

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE at this week's WEDS OPEN MIC ️. It's our last open mic for 2024 & we want to extend these great vibes from our passionate creative communities and the venue, - so instead of a cash koha, bring along a non-perishable food item (canned goods, biscuits, cereals etc) that will be donated to Whitianga Community Services Trust's Foodbank. We will exchange your donation for a nice discount at the bar too. Let's bring some Christmas cheer & Cheers!!!

TICKETS: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/the-nukes-together-again-in-concert/whitianga

The Nukes: Together Again {the original 3 plus JayP}

Catch them once more as they re-unite for a concert at the Monkey House, Whitianga, on Saturday 7th December 7.30pm.

The back story:

Way back yonder in 2008 three fully grown men banded together and embarked upon a perilous musical journey with no particular destination.

Their mission? To write and perform original music using only the humble ukulele.

Thus, The Nukes were born and quickly they grew into a bonny wee thing, gaining a reputation across Australasia for boisterous live shows and impressive original material.

Riddled with optimism and fuelled by beer and bonhomie, David ‘Fingers of fire’ Parker, Ben ‘Country boy’ Collier and Dave ‘Snapper’ Thiele set the burgeoning parochial ukulele/folk scene on fire for a full, glorious decade.

And then..

Rumours swirled, accusations were levelled..

Was Snapper doing a solo album? How many wives did Ben actually have? And was David really involved in the Church of constant sorrow?

Unfortunately nothing quite so scandalous had occurred, basically Snapper got tired and wanted to lie down for a bit.

So he did.

The Nukes trotted on, first with curious percussionist Mike Burrows, then (and still) with flexible young Parker prodigy Jay P.

But the question has always lingered, like a dog outside a butcher’s shop.. would the original three ever reunite?

Yes. The answer is yes.

You can catch them once more as they re-unite for a concert at the Monkey House, Whitianga, on Saturday 7th December 7.30pm.

TICKETS: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/paul-ubana-jones2/whitianga?

After a captivating sold out show in March, Paul Ubana Jones returns to wow Whitianga and the wider Coromandel.
Paul Ubana Jones is a genuine World Music artist and showcases his music to stunning effect in art galleries/concert halls/night clubs and ‘world festivals'. An Acoustic Guitar Sensation, Paul has toured with the best: Norah Jones, Crowded House, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo Tuck and Patti and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Born and raised in Britain to a Nigerian father and a Yorkshire mother. He speaks with a London accent. Caught the explosive Sixties scene when the centre of music resided there. Saw Hendrix and the others as a teen. He gained a musical scholarship and his studies included classical music, along with his playing of guitar and cello.

Crucially, he would have been in the vicinity of other innovative touchstone guitar virtuosos. Richard Thompson, Peter Green, Davey Graham, and Jimmy Page in his folkie jacket. This informs his multi-personality guitar style.
Before becoming a resident of New Zealand, he was a resident of Switzerland by marriage. Performed extensively in both Canadian and USA festivals. He has also been awarded since arriving and becoming an NZ citizen: 3 major music awards (including a Tui Award) and has to date released 9 albums.

Don’t miss this unique musician! Get your tickets early. Doors at 7pm (happy hour from then), show from 8pm.

TICKETS: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/kc-whitianga

KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank Live!
“The Language of Spirit” Tour

Coming to Whitianga! The last 2024 tour!

After pay available! Tickets for sale on iticket!

An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, along with your loved ones in spirit, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.”

As you step into the venue, you’ll enter a realm where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds connect in a safe sanctuary that has been created by prayer.

Throughout the night, you will witness first-hand the power of mediumship as Kelvin delivers messages filled with love, healing, and validation from the other side. Whether it’s a comforting word, a shared memory, or a long-awaited apology, each connection is a testament to the enduring bond between the living and the departed.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. In addition to the awe-inspiring mediumship demonstrations, Kelvin will share insights into the Language of Spirit and offer guidance on how to recognize and interpret signs from your loved ones in spirit. Through stories, anecdotes, and practical advice, he will help you to deepen your understanding of the spiritual realm and cultivate a stronger connection with your own intuition.

As the night unfolds, you’ll be swept away on a journey of compassion, connection, and community. You’ll laugh, cry and you’ll leave with a renewed sense of hope, purpose and clarity.

Your presence at these lives shows ensures that Kelvin can help “Pay it Forward” for family’s pro bono and help to get much needed answers for different individual cases.

Join Kelvin for an unforgettable evening filled with love, healing, and the undeniable presence of spirit. Where miracles happen and hearts are forever changed.

“When we think of them, They stand with us.”