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
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
Our upcoming events:
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
CLUB NIGHT! 4th March (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 1st April (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 6th May (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 3rd June (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
LEGENDS & HONOURS NIGHT! 1st July (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 5th August (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 2nd September (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 7th October (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 4th November (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne
CLUB NIGHT! 2nd December (Music from 7pm) – Dome Cinema, Customhouse Street, Gisborne