Welcome to Poverty Bay Blues Club Incorporated
We have been providing live blues music in Gisborne for the past 18 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 2025:
Club President – Hine Moeke-Murray
Vice President – Iain Diamond
Club Captain – Robyne McKeague
Club Treasurer – Ernie White
Club Secretary –
Committee Members – Darren Hart, Ross McKeague
Honorary Life Members include;
Papa Ralph Walker – Club Kaumatua
Baye Riddell
Darryn Clyne
Ernie White
Darren Hart
Mike Robinson
Deane Craw (Dec)
Club Patron – David Paquette
OUR NEXT EVENT:
FEBRUARY CLUB NIGHT – Live music at the Dome Bar 🎶🎵
UPCOMING EVENTS 2025:
4th February Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
BIG BLUES UP! Saturday 8th February Music from 6pm – Smash Palace, Banks Street, Gisborne
Build-A-Blues Band Sunday 9th February- Music from 5pm – Smash Palace, Banks Street, Gisborne
4th March Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
1st April Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
6th May Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
3rd June Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
1st July – Legends & Honours Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
5th August Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
2nd September Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
7th October Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
4th November Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
2nd December Club Night! Music from 7pm – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
Membership Options
An annual membership costs only $50 for the year for an individual and only $70 for a couple.
You can also buy a single membership for $60 and you’ll get a fabulous Highway 35 Blues Highway Club tee shirts for $10!
Go to our membership page to choose the best Membership option for you!