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The Balcairn Hall can be hired on a regular basis or for single events (excluding 18th or 21st birthdays). It has been extensively renovated with a new kitchen, chairs and tables and modern heat pumps and sound and lighting. We have held weddings, senior birthday parties, seminars, election meetings, lavender competitions and balls.

30/10/2024

We want to thank the Hurunui District Council 🥰 in association with Creative New Zealand ❤️ for awarding us a grant to assist us with a Community Writers Workshop as part of a larger Hall Centenary Celebration in April 2026 and also alongside of a Balcairn Hall history book that we will be producing over the next year.

More exciting details to come..

30/10/2024

We want to send a HUGE thank you to the committee of MainPower Community Fund 🥰 who have decided to award the Balcairn Public Hall a grant for the purpose of purchasing a digital audio mixer, active speakers and associated cabling for our Community Blackboard Concerts and any other hall events that will need it.

We have been in need of a new machine to replace our ageing system that recently halted to a complete mechanical stop during performances (Our sincere appologies for those affected!). Now, our solution has arrived which will lead us to a bright future.

We are very excited 👏👏👏🥳

14/10/2024

The Balcairn Hall is hosting our 3rd Blackboard concert event for the year, coming up this Sunday 20th October 2pm and would like to invite you to join us for a relaxed afternoon to watch and listen to some local performers 🎶🎵🪕🎹🎙️

This is a very special opportunity to support some people and groups who; love to perform, who believe in themselves, who have built up the courage to perform, or who simply are still nervous but are getting up the anyway.!!! As the audience we walk away with; wonder, a few extra laughs, a bit more understanding and empathy and a clearer sense of what community is about 🥰

Entry to watch is by donation or a small plate of food to share at the interval 😋

Thanks and we hope to see you there.!!

24/09/2024

We're pleased to announce that this show John Grenell Family Tribute Show - 27th Sept 2024 is now SOLD OUT!!! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, we are very excited to see you at the Balcairn Hall on FridayTuesday at 7.30pm 🥰

If you missed out on a ticket, you can join a wait list and if there is a cancellation, you will be offered ticket..

Join the wait list here:
https://events.humanitix.com/john-grenell-family-tribute-show/tickets

Or you can book for their Lincoln show here -
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/john-grenell-family-tribute-show/selwyn?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYvQnovz-_9bOaSPDrS5OE3snxQo3WUte4QdqCxmsuImjElBq4mgs6V3rI_aem_BCBTnXZximmc1T7XA-w7sQ

22/09/2024

We have had an enormous response to this show 🥰.. There are 20 tickets still available - first in first served!! - all bookings online, see below

John Grenell Family Tribute Show - 27th Sept 2024

Balcairn Hall is honoured and delighted to host the Grenell Family Band with their tribute concert for their late father John Grenell…

This FRIDAY night 27 September – 7.30 pm

The children of legendary country singer John H**e Grenell come together to celebrate the life and music of ‘New Zealand’s Country Gentleman’.

A household name in the ‘60s and ‘70s, John was a best-selling and award-winning artist with 17 albums and many singles to his name, outselling the Beatles in this country, and his soundtrack 'Welcome to our World' played for the Toyota commercial for over 10 years.

Gathering for John’s funeral in 2022, the Grenells arranged a Memorial Concert to honour John and his music. They played together in the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch to an audience of thousands, both in the theatre and watching the online livestream.

Many of the audience sent heartfelt compliments, expressing hopes of future appearances. Despite the geographical division of the siblings, the tribute show has now arrived.

Denver, Oakley, Redford and Amiria grew up with music in the air on the family farm, where their parents ran the Whitecliffs Music Festivals from 1982 to 1995.

All genres of music and workshops inspired the young Grenells to pick up instruments and form their own groups.

Over the years these have included Shapeshifter, Bunyip, the Ōtautahi Allstars, The Swan Sisters and as well-regarded solo artists in their own right, with a collection of NZ Music Awards and nominations among them.

With Denver on bass, Oakley on guitar and vocals, Redford on drums and Amiria on guitar and vocals, the Grenells will deliver a set of well-known songs from John’s extensive repertoire including ‘Welcome to My World,’ ‘Blue Smoke,’ ‘Streets of Laredo’ and other songs the family performed with John over the years.
Audience comments 2022

"A beautiful and very memorable concert. Long may the legendary Grenell family music live on. Treasured memories of wonderful music from the heart.”

Please note that this is a FRIDAY night concert and that tickets are only available online at $30.00 www.balcairnhall.com / humanitix

Includes light supper - alcohol free -– CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

15/09/2024

Just one more week to get yourselves, friends and family tickets to see the Arts on Tour NZ Trust next performance Across the Great Divide - 22nd Sept @ The Balcairn Hall

WORLD MUSIC IN A TRUE FOLK ROOTS FUSION.

Prepare your dancing feet, vocal chords and heart! Here come Across the Great Divide, featuring traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes from Celtic and Americana roots.

Americana dobro player, guitar master and composer Tony Burt, Scots traditionalist on harp, vocals and guitar Karen Jones, and Scandinavian soprano sax player Hanna Wiskari Griffiths bring together instruments and genres which seldom grace the same stage, weaving Celtic airs and Americana traditions into high energy dance tunes, complete with social comment and heritage.

And their message through it all is their love and respect for the shared traditions, friendship, community, unity and whakapapa.

A true folk roots fusion!

An Across The Great Divide concert isn’t a quiet affair. Strap yourself in for a wild, toe tapping and emotionally laden journey, perfectly held together by their passion for their traditions.

This is Across the Great Divide’s second tour with Arts on Tour New Zealand. In September 2022, Tony Burt filmed their tour and put together a documentary on the importance of arts in communities.

Link here: https://vimeo.com/756109379
https://www.acrossthegreatdivide.website/videos

One night only!

Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashbys Road, Balcairn
This Sunday 22 September 2024 7:30pm

Tickets $30 available from:

Sally Mac's, Amberley
Sefton Garage
Stans 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora

Online tickets here - https://events.humanitix.com/across-the-great-divide/tickets

Includes our famous free country supper - alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

With thanks to the Sponsor of our Concert Series - Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury.

12/09/2024

DID YOU KNOW... You can hire the AWESOME Balcairn Hall for all your special events and celebrations.? 🥳🍭🎭🪇

Weddings, birthdays, christening parties, gigs, community events, book clubs, dance groups, fetes, craft clubs, festivals, art exhibitions, Christmas parties, all parties in general , religious gatherings, memorial services... The possibilities are endless.!!!!

We love this venue and we're sure you will too 🥰

Check out our website for more details and message us for a quote
https://sites.google.com/.../balcairn-public.../bookings...

Capacity -
80 seated at tables, or 120 seated in rows, or 150 standing - 150 chairs, 10 tables

Facilities –
Heat pumps, entry ramp and accessible toilets.
Staging, lighting, speaker system and floral decoration is available by arrangement

The hall has a well equipped kitchen including fridge/freezer, 2 ovens, dishwasher, microwave, vacuum cleaner, table cloths, cutlery, 150 cups, plates, First Aid kit, emergency light, fire blanket, 2 x hot water systems, and much more...

Message us if you're in need on a venue.!

12/09/2024

Where is the Balcairn Hall.???

If you don't know where the Balcairn Hall is, let me enlighten you on how LOCAL it is...

By car, the Balcairn Hall is:

4 km’s, 4 mins past Sefton - coming from the Rangiora way
5.2 km’s, 6 mins from Leithfield
9.2 km’s, 9 mins from Amberley
11.9 km’s, 9 mins from Ashley
12.9 km’s, 11 mins from Waikuku Beach
14 km’s, 14 mins from Rangiora
14.3 km’s, 13 mins from Woodend
21 km’s, 18 mins from Fernside
39.2 km’s, 35 mins from Christchurch
48.8 km’s, 38 mins from Oxford

That is just a hint of how LOCAL our lil Balcairn Hall is from you🥰

So pack up your gear, jump in your car and make sure you come see us at our next LOCALLY hosted gig, packed full of only the best NZ musicians! 🤩

A Google Maps map:

04/09/2024

LAST REMINDER!! BLACKBOARD CONCERT BALCAIRN HALL THIS SUNDAY

Calling all passionate performers in our local area and wider area of Canterbury to join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of music, poetry, story-telling, singer-songwriting, bands and more…

The doors will be opening at 1:30pm for registrations and the show will start at 2:00pm. The first 14 acts thru the door will make the list!

No pre-event tickets or bookings.

For the first time we are planning a short strum session – songsheets will be provided – so if you’re too shy for the stage you might make it in a group!

Spectators welcome – bring a loud cheer!

Entry is by way of a donation or a SMALL plate to share for afternoon tea.

All funds raised go to the upkeep of the Hall.

Hope to see you there - Kind Regards, Balcairn Hall Committee

Family friendly, alcohol free event, ROAR, bring a cushion.

02/09/2024

WORLD MUSIC IN A TRUE FOLK ROOTS FUSION 🎵🪕🎻🎸

Prepare your dancing feet, vocal chords and heart! Here come Across the Great Divide, featuring traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes from Celtic and Americana roots. Join Karen Jones, Tony Burt and Hanna Wiskari Griffiths as they visit Balcairn Hall in September..

Americana dobro player, guitar master and composer Tony Burt, Scots traditionalist on harp, vocals and guitar Karen Jones, and Scandinavian soprano sax player Hanna Wiskari Griffiths bring together instruments and genres which seldom grace the same stage, weaving Celtic airs and Americana traditions into high energy dance tunes, complete with social comment and heritage. And their message through it all is their love and respect for the shared traditions, friendship, community, unity and whakapapa. A true folk roots fusion!

An Across The Great Divide concert isn’t a quiet affair. Strap yourself in for a wild, toe tapping and emotionally laden journey, perfectly held together by their passion for their traditions.
This is Across the Great Divide’s second tour with Arts on Tour New Zealand and their previous show at Balcairn was a huge success!

One night only! Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashbys Road, Balcairn Sunday 22 September 2024 7:30pm

Tickets $30 available from:
Sally Mac's, Amberley,
Sefton Garage,
Stans 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora and
Online https://events.humanitix.com/across-the-great-divide

Includes our famous free country supper - alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

With grateful thanks to the Sponsor of our Concert Series - Mike Greer Homes, North Canterbury 🥰

02/09/2024

THE JOHN GRENELL FAMILY TRIBUTE SHOW 🥰

The Balcairn Hall is honoured and delighted to host the John Grenell Family Tribute Show - 27th Sept 2024 with their concert for their late father John Grenell…

The children of legendary country singer John H**e Grenell come together to celebrate the life and music of ‘New Zealand’s Country Gentleman’. A household name in the ‘60s and ‘70s, John was a best-selling and award-winning artist with 17 albums and many singles to his name, outselling the Beatles in this country, and his soundtrack 'Welcome to our World' played for the Toyota commercial for over 10 years.

Gathering for John’s funeral in 2022, the Grenells arranged a Memorial Concert to honour John and his music. They played together in the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch to an audience of thousands, both in the theatre and watching the online livestream. Many of the audience sent heartfelt compliments, expressing hopes of future appearances.

Despite the geographical division of the siblings, the tribute show has now arrived.

Denver, Oakley, Redford and Amiria grew up with music in the air on the family farm, where their parents ran the Whitecliffs Music Festivals from 1982 to 1995. All genres of music and workshops inspired the young Grenells to pick up instruments and form their own groups. Over the years these have included Shapeshifter, Bunyip, the Ōtautahi Allstars, The Swan Sisters and as well-regarded solo artists in their own right, with a collection of NZ Music Awards and nominations among them.

With Denver on bass, Oakley on guitar and vocals, Redford on drums and Amiria on guitar and vocals, the Grenells will deliver a set of well-known songs from John’s extensive repertoire including ‘Welcome to My World,’ ‘Blue Smoke,’ ‘Streets of Laredo’ and other songs the family performed with John over the years.

Audience comments 2022

"A beautiful and very memorable concert. Long may the legendary Grenell family music live on. Treasured memories of wonderful music from the heart.”

Please note that this is a FRIDAY night concert and that tickets at $30 are only available online at https://events.humanitix.com/john-grenell-family-tribute-show/tickets

Includes light supper - alcohol free -– CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

14/08/2024

The Balcairn Hall presents - Kiss My Blues Away - Ma Bell & Guests 😍
Saturday night 17th August 2024, 7:30 pm

Tickets are selling fast - thank you to everyone who has already secured one or two for themselves, friends and family.

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Featuring Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell with John Bevin, Russell Stedman & special Guests Susan Leigh Grant & Margo Askin

Scottish born folk blues jazz singer songwriter Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell is delighted and excited to be performing at The Balcairn Hall.

You can expect a memorable evening of world class acoustic sounds from classic blues n Jazz through to original compositions and haunting soul stirring Celtic airs and ballads delivered with a whole lot of heart-warming Celtic Soul 🥰

Heralded to be one of New Zealand’s most musical Scottish imports (NZMM July 2003) Izzy Ma Bell has been ‘treading the boards’ since 1982.

From Europe to Australia and on to NZ performing in schools and prisons, major events and festivals throughout the South.

With a musical heart firmly planted in community Izzy Miller Bell has a unique honest whisky soaked, chocolate hazelnut voice guaranteed to melt any heart and soothe the soul.

Ma Bell is the real deal – a powerful communicator and storyteller that leaves no stone unturned.

She will be accompanied by a superb line up Canterbury’s finest featuring John Bevin on piano and vocals, Russell Stedman (Bass) special guests include super slide guitarist Susan Leigh Grant and Margo Askin (CSO associate principal flute)

Mark it in your diary now, this is a night not to be missed, join us as Ma Bell invites us to travel with her through her back pages on a musical odyssey that will lift you up to the dizziest heights and cast you down into the darkest of nights as she tells her story of the blues.

More Bio / Publicity Material: www.millerbellmusic.com

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Concert: Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn

Tickets $30 available from:
Sally Mac's Amberley,
Stans 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora,
Sefton Garage
Online - https://events.humanitix.com/andrew-london-duo

Includes our famous free country supper - alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall and its surrounding property.

01/08/2024

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -
BALCAIRN PUBLIC HALL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

Monday, 19 August 2024 AT 7.00 PM at the Hall, followed by Committee meeting.

This is a plea from the hard-working, fun loving, committee that runs the Balcairn Hall.!

We really need extra hands, hearts and heads on our committee🥰

Join our committee!!

Your support would be much appreciated!

If you can’t make it on the night but would still like to be involved, or have any questions at all, please make contact.

Following is our annual plea for membership - $10 / $15 family rate per year secures voting rights at the AGM and helps us with communication costs and general admin.

29/07/2024

The Balcairn Hall presents - Ma Bell & Guests
Saturday night 17th August 2024, 7:30 pm

Featuring Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell with John Bevin, Russell Stedman & special Guests Susan Leigh Grant & Margo Askin

Scottish born folk blues jazz singer songwriter Isabella (Izzy) Miller Bell Aka Ma Bell is delighted and excited to be performing at The Balcairn Hall.

You can expect a memorable evening of world class acoustic sounds from classic blues n Jazz through to original compositions and haunting soul stirring Celtic airs and ballads delivered with a whole lot of heart-warming Celtic Soul.

Heralded to be one of New Zealand’s most musical Scottish imports (NZMM July 2003) Izzy Ma Bell has been ‘treading the boards’ since 1982.

From Europe to Australia and on to NZ performing in schools and prisons, major events and festivals throughout the South.

With a musical heart firmly planted in community Izzy Miller Bell has a unique honest whisky soaked, chocolate hazelnut voice guaranteed to melt any heart and soothe the soul.

Ma Bell is the real deal – a powerful communicator and storyteller that leaves no stone unturned.

She will be accompanied by a superb line up Canterbury’s finest featuring John Bevin on piano and vocals, Russell Stedman (Bass) special guests include super slide guitarist Susan Leigh Grant and Margo Askin (CSO associate principal flute)

Mark it in your diary now, this is a night not to be missed, join us as Ma Bell invites us to travel with her through her back pages on a musical odyssey that will lift you up to the dizziest heights and cast you down into the darkest of nights as she tells her story of the blues.

More Bio / Publicity Material: www.millerbellmusic.com

Concert: Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashby's Road, Balcairn

Tickets $30 available from:
Sally Mac's Amberley,
Stans 7 Day Pharmacy, Rangiora
Sefton Garage
and Online - www.balcairnhall.com

Includes our famous free country supper - alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - ROAR – Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall and its surrounding property.

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http://www.balcairnhall.com/

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The Balcairn Hall can be hired on a regular basis or for single events. It has been extensively renovated with a new kitchen, chairs and tables and modern heat pumps.

The Balcairn Hall hosts regular concerts showcasing the best in NZ artists. We have held weddings, senior birthday parties, seminars, election meetings, club meetings, lavender competitions and balls. Contact Charlotte Brown Ph 03 3149594

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