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Welcome to Poverty Bay Blues Club Incorporated

We have been providing live blues music in Gisborne for the past 17 years!
As an Incorporated society we have a constitution that outlines for following core activities;

  1. 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.
  2. To nurture and develop Blues among young and aspiring musicians.
  3. To develop a network of people with a common interest in Blues Music.
  4. To generally do and carry out all things that are likely to further or promote Blues music, musicians and social activities between members.
  5. To welcome and host visiting musicians both from NZ and overseas.

We are run by a team of volunteers who form our committee for 2024;
Club President – Hine Moeke-Murray
Vice President – Iain Diamond
Club Captain – Robyne McKeague
Club Treasurer – Ernie White
Club Secretary – Lerina Julies
Committee Members – Darren Hart, Ross McKeague

Founding Member Sam Lyle on stage, March 2024 Club Night
Hine Moeke-Murray

Honorary Life Members include;
Papa Ralph Walker – Club Kaumatua
Baye Riddell

Darryn Clyne

Ernie White

Darren Hart

Mike Robinson

Poverty bay blues club life members
Papa Ralph Walker with Margaret Galanin, wife of past Club Founder Dave Galanin, Club President Darren Hart and life member Baye Riddell.

Club Patron – David Paquette


Upcoming Events


Celebrating 18 years of the Poverty Bay Blues Club!



UPCOMING EVENTS 2024:

13th October – Annual General Meeting 3pm Smash Palace, Banks Street

5th November – Happy 18th Birthday to the Blues Club

3rd December – Ladies Night

2025 EVENTS

12th January – 3pm Smash Palace, Banks 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!