Ophir Peace Memorial Hall

17/02/2024

11/02/2024

Celebrate Valentines Day a day early with a Adriano Sangineto at the Ophir Hall, on Tuesday. Tickets from utr.co.nz, with door sales available too. Doors open at 7pm.

19/12/2023

We knew it all the time.

Who needs whitewashed or cobble stone villages when you've got beachside stunners and gorgeous old gold rush towns?

06/11/2023

Jon Sanders is recognised as a virtuoso bouzouki player, tenor ukulele player, drop D and DADGAD guitarist and an internationally acclaimed composer. His composition draws on elements of jazz, gypsy, funk, arabic, latino and Celtic styles.

30/05/2023

Don't miss Dunedin duo Catgut & Steel, performing live at the Ceilidh this Saturday night. Its the last music gig in the hall for winter so make sure to get your tickets. Should be a great ol' hootenanny.

23/05/2023

Is it a gig or a jig? Queen's Birthday or King's? Whatever, make sure to get your tickets soon to the Ophir Ceilidh on Saturday 3 June. Live music, a piper and a warm hall. You don't need to know how to dance, just how to have a good time. No door sales, so book now.

12/05/2023

Queens Birthday? Kings Birthday? Whatever, it's time for the Ophir Ceilidh. Saturday 3 June. Doors open and pipes at 7.30.

29/04/2023

A great interview on RNZ with Kerryn Fields, playing on May 20th with Matt Joe Gow. Listen to it here:

26/04/2023

The Ophir Peace Memorial Hall turns into The Grand 'ol Ophiry for 1 night - Saturday 20 May for a concert by Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields, with support from 2021 Golden Guitar winner Melissa Partridge.

"Your Heart of Gold" is the hook-laden debut single from Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields from their forthcoming album, due for release in 2024. The song finds the duo trading verses over a bevy of acoustic instruments, where a golden sunset frames the troubadours out on the open road, nostalgia running deep between them.

With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are bonafide masters of their craft, having discovered a natural chemistry as performers, the union of their songwriting enables them to explore new depths in their music.

Their ragged edge comes steeped in Alt-Country influences, building their sound around acoustic instruments and honest songwriting while devouring records from Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Tracy Chapman, Grant Lee Phillips, Dave Dobbyn and Neil Finn.

Matt Joe Gow grew up in Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand, a place with bad weather and good music, meanwhile Kerryn Fields was raised in the North Island with one hand on guitar and the other firmly upon her heart. A kindred connection with their homeland brings an emotive strength to their music and gives their songs a sense of place and purpose.

"The combined talents of both these two artists is really a perfect match and the chance to see them performing together should not be missed" - Myles O'Neil-Shaw PBS FM

Celebrated artists in Australia, Matt Joe Gow & Kerryn Fields are Music Victoria Award winners for their respective solo records and have appeared on festival stages such as Port Fairy Folk Festival, Out On The Weekend, Queenscliff Music Festival, Riverboats, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Out On The Green and Tamworth Country Music Festival.

12/04/2023

Don't forget the Divas play Ophir Hall on Saturday night - doors open at 7. With beautiful voices and arrangements, their pedigrees are immaculate. Between them they have worked with Richard Thompson, Van Morrison, Jasper Carrot, Fairport convention, John Martyn to name a few.
Their songs are mostly self penned along with the songs that have made them so well known throughout Europe. Catch them before they tour across New Zealand.

15/03/2023

We Wayward Divas is Gilly Darbey and Vikki Clayton...beautiful voices beautiful songs with fun and frivolity thrown in... they have between them supported the Likes of Van Morrison, Richard Thompson, John Martyn, The Hollies, the list goes on.

Formerly from the UK both now live in NZ. Many of their self-penned songs are based on their travels here.

We Wayward Divas will be starting our 'Off Our Meds in May Tour' in April...yes yes...15th Ophir Memorial Hall...7pm doors tickets on the door...$20...or from Ophir Post Office.

27/02/2023

Don't forget Fraser Ross and Hannah Everingham playing at the Ophir Hall this Saturday. Tickets from utr.co.nz or $25 door sales. Doors open at 7pm

A great review here from the start of their tour:
https://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/reviews/94266/gig-review-fraser-ross-w-hannah-everingham-wine-cellar-auckland-4022023

All the latest on upcoming events at the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall.

23/01/2023

Otautahi-based Fraser Ross is embarking on a 12-date tour of New Zealand along with Hannah Everingham, and will perform at the Ophir Peace Hall on Saturday 4 March.

The tour is in celebration of Fraser's new single, ‘Janice, In the Diary,’ which will be released on January 27th through Home Alone Records.

It is the first single off his upcoming album, ‘Thunderhead,’ which is set for release mid-2023, and following solo tours with Jazmine Mary, and Amiria Grenell in 2021, it will be the first time he has performed with a band since releasing his last album, ‘Life is Magic, Where is my Rabbit?’ in 2018.

Tickets available from utr.co.nz, the Ophir Post Office or $25 door sales.

18/11/2022

A great night last night with Adam Hattaway and the Haunters. Thanks to everyone who braved the rain storm just before the doors opened. Look at for some new gigs in the New Year

15/11/2022

Don't forget the gig on at the Ophir Peace Hall this Friday - Adam Hattaway and the Haunters, as part of their NZ album tour. Tickets $25 on the door, from the Ophir Post Office, or utr.co.nz. Kickoff 7pm.

All the latest on upcoming events at the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall.

27/10/2022

Playing Ophir, Friday 18 November, doors open 6.30pm.

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters are hitting the road once more this time celebrating their 5th studio release.
'Bug Eyes' takes a turn from their last alternative rock 'n' roll, country album 'Rooster' and explores new feels and styles all while sticking close to the core of what the Haunters have always done, just a little closer to the DANCE ZONE.
Including their first shows across the ditch A.H & The Haunters will embark on a 14 date tour in a variety of styles including small halls, gig venues and festivals.

06/10/2022

Due to snow, Kendal's flight to the South Island has been cancelled. Tickets are refundable at the place of purchase.

16/09/2022

Aotearoa award-nominated singer-songwriter, Kendall Elise, has announced her long-awaited LET THE NIGHT IN tour is heading to the South Island.
Bringing a 3 piece band, accompanied by Sarah Radford on bass and Chris Kemp on drums, the tour drops into Ophir Peace Memorial Hall on Friday 7th October.
Doors open 7pm. Tickets $25 available from undertheradar.co.nz, Ophir Post Office (open 9-12 weekdays), and some limited door sales.

08/08/2022

Thanks Matt Joe Gow for a great night!