Welcome to Poverty Bay Blues Club Incorporated
We have been providing live blues music in Gisborne for the past 19 years!
As an Incorporated society we have a constitution that outlines for following core activities;
- To promote and further the playing, performance, enjoyment and study of blues music by way of concerts, public performances, tution, encouragement and support to Blues musicians of all ages and those interested in Blues.
- To nurture and develop Blues among young and aspiring musicians.
- To develop a network of people with a common interest in Blues Music.
- To generally do and carry out all things that are likely to further or promote Blues music, musicians and social activities between members.
- To welcome and host visiting musicians both from NZ and overseas.
We are run by a team of volunteers who form our committee for 2026:
Club President – Hine Moeke-Murray
Vice President – TCB
Club Treasurer – Ernie White
Club Secretary – Amelia Williams
Club Captain – Amelia & Hine
Committee Members – Darren Hart, Ross & Robyne McKeague, Ra Brown, Elli Green, Helena Mill, Iain Diamond
Honorary Life Members include;
Papa Ralph Walker – Club Kaumatua
Baye Riddell
Darryn Clyne
Ernie White
Darren Hart
Mike Robinson
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Our upcoming events:
DIVA’S NIGHT! Tuesday – 2nd December 2025! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
POVERTY BAY BLUES CLUB BIG BIRTHDAY BUILD UP: Sunday – 11th January 2026! Music from 4pm – 9pm – SMASH PALACE, Banks Street,
FEBRUARY CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 3rd February 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
MARCH CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 3rd March 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
APRIL CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 7th April, 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
MAY MUSIC MONTH CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 5th May, 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
JUNE CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 2nd June, 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
JULY HONOURS NIGHT: Tuesday 7th July, 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
AUGUST CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 4th August, 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
SEPTEMBER CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 1st September 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
OCTOBER CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 6th October 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY MONTH CLUB NIGHT: Tuesday 3rd November 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
POVERTY BAY BLUES CLUB 20th BIRTHDAY BASH – DATE & VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
DECEMBER DIVA’S NIGHT: 1st December 2026! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne