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Singer-songwriter and elder statesman of the New Zealand music scene, Wayne Mason’s road to fame began when at sixteen h...
28/09/2026

Singer-songwriter and elder statesman of the New Zealand music scene, Wayne Mason’s road to fame began when at sixteen he ran away from home to follow his dream of becoming a musician.

He has been writing, recording, and performing music ever since. From his school band that led to the formation of the 60s pop band The Fourmyula (and the No.1 song, Nature - yes, he is that guy); country rock stars Rockinghorse (Thru the Southern Moonlight); early 80s avant-garde rock band Two Armed Men (with Jonathan Crayford and Ross Burge) followed by country rock band The Warratahs - co-founded by Wayne and with his song Hands of My Heart becoming their first top ten hit.

Since leaving The Warratahs, he has toured in Europe, travelled miles and miles up side roads and down back roads of Aotearoa, collaborated in bands (including Too Many Chiefs and the Laura Collins Big Blues Band) playing in country halls and theatres, and continues to write, record, and perform his original material.

Wayne has a gift for evocative language that builds landscapes of the human experience - giving voice to emotions we can all relate to.

“Mason’s lyrics trace so clearly the geography of the heartland as well as the heart; the melodies themselves feel elemental, as ageless as a sou’wester, as permanent as the hills.”
- Nick Bollinger

An evening with Wayne Mason
The Lyric Theatre, Granity
Thursday 15 October

!Early Bird special (ends 1st October) $30 (+BF)!

Presale tickets $35 (+BF)
Door sales $45

https://thelyric.nz/blog/261015wm/

Singer-songwriter and elder statesman of the New Zealand music scene, Wayne Mason’s road to fame began when at sixteen h...
25/09/2026

Singer-songwriter and elder statesman of the New Zealand music scene, Wayne Mason’s road to fame began when at sixteen he ran away from home to follow his dream of becoming a musician.

He has been writing, recording, and performing music ever since. From his school band that led to the formation of the 60s pop band The Fourmyula (and the No.1 song, Nature - yes, he is that guy); country rock stars Rockinghorse (Thru the Southern Moonlight); early 80s avant-garde rock band Two Armed Men (with Jonathan Crayford and Ross Burge) followed by country rock band The Warratahs - co-founded by Wayne and with his song Hands of My Heart becoming their first top ten hit.

Since leaving The Warratahs, he has toured in Europe, travelled miles and miles up side roads and down back roads of Aotearoa, collaborated in bands (including Too Many Chiefs and the Laura Collins Big Blues Band) playing in country halls and theatres, and continues to write, record, and perform his original material.

Wayne has a gift for evocative language that builds landscapes of the human experience - giving voice to emotions we can all relate to.

“Mason’s lyrics trace so clearly the geography of the heartland as well as the heart; the melodies themselves feel elemental, as ageless as a sou’wester, as permanent as the hills.”
- Nick Bollinger

An evening with Wayne Mason
The Lyric Theatre, Granity
Thursday 15 October

!Early Bird special (ends 1st October) $30 (+BF)!

Presale tickets $35 (+BF)
Door sales $45

https://thelyric.nz/blog/261015wm/

“It’s rare to see someone bring down the house as an opener, but Australia’s Shaun Kirk did exactly that. He connected w...
24/09/2026

“It’s rare to see someone bring down the house as an opener, but Australia’s Shaun Kirk did exactly that. He connected with the crowd immediately”
- Soundcheck Entertainment, Canada

“One of the most explosive acts Australia has to offer”
- Mixdown Magazine, Australia

"My faith in this generation’s music has been restored.”
- Dearhead Press

“Simply astounding."
- Forte Magazine, Australia

“Shaun Kirk has an energy that is unique, with a hybrid of musical styles that challenge genre classification, his shows are nothing short of an experience."
- Diesel (6 x ARIA Award Winning Artist)

"Easily one of the hardest acts I've ever had to follow."
- Matt Andersen

Shaun’s musical journey has taken him to stages all over the world, where he's not only performed but consistently sold out shows, leaving audiences enthralled by his magnetic presence. From iconic festival stages like Bluesfest Byron Bay, where he's become a familiar name, to sharing the billing with legends like Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Paolo Nutini, John Butler Trio, and The Teskey Brothers; Kirk's artistic prowess is in esteemed company. Moreover, he's also had the honour of opening for household names such as blues maestro Joe Bonamassa, soul sensation Allen Stone, and the indomitable Beth Hart; further solidifying his place in the landscape of contemporary music. This remarkable journey is a testament to Kirk's unmatched talent and ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.

Returning to The Lyric Theatre
Friday 13th November
Presales $25 (+BF) - SELLING FAST
Door sales $35

To learn more or book tickets, visit:
https://thelyric.nz/blog/shaunkirk2026/

Penny Ashton has been touring the world for over 20 years, performing over 1000 solo shows. She has sold out from Edinbu...
23/09/2026

Penny Ashton has been touring the world for over 20 years, performing over 1000 solo shows. She has sold out from Edinburgh to Edmonton to Mosgiel and has represented New Zealand in Theatresports and performed Slam Poetry at The Glastonbury Festival.

Her award-winning solo musicals Promise and Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom and The Tempestuous have gathered sparkling reviews and happy fans wherever they’ve been performed. In 2023, the Court Theatre presented Ashton’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility to great acclaim, and she went on to direct it in Wellington in 2024, attracting over 5500 people.

Ashton is also an improviser, performance poet, voice over artist, social commentator (including on RNZ’s The Panel), Wedding Celebrant, menopause podcaster with Showy Ovaries, and all-round jazz hand enthusiast.

Ashton is heading out on her sixth Arts on Tour odyssey in October, sparking 13 characters into life in this Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s puzzles: The Tempestuous - a shrew'd new comedy by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton.

'Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, l***y suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.'

“Incredibly clever, the script is just so smart.”
- Radio NZ
“Masterful ‘shrewd comedy’ a tempestuous triumph…a phenomenal play.”
- The Post
“Surely at some point we get to call Penny Ashton a national treasure?”
- Flat City Field Notes
“Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour.”
- Theatreview

The Lyric Theatre Granity
Thursday 29 October
Presales $25(+BF)
Door sales $35

Tickets available now:
https://thelyric.nz/blog/261029pa/

Spaces filling fast - 6 spots left for our upcoming Poker Tournament:Think you’ve got the best poker face in town?Join u...
23/09/2026

Spaces filling fast - 6 spots left for our upcoming Poker Tournament:

Think you’ve got the best poker face in town?
Join us for a fast-paced, tournament-style Poker Night featuring two competitive rounds across three tables, tiered finals and cash prizes for the top player of each table.

Players will battle through a 60-minute sorting round before being regrouped into Top, Middle and Lower tables based on chip counts for the final showdown (60 mins). Winners from each final table will take home cash prizes, including the major prize pool from the Top Table.
To compliment the evening, enjoy our deluxe cocktail and snack menu with table-side service.

Entry & Registration
Players: $30 entry (includes $25 buy-in)
Spectators: $5 entry
Registration required for all players
https://thelyric.nz/pokernight

Award Winning comedian Penny Ashton is back, and this time is skewering the Bard Himself. The brains behind Promise & Pr...
23/09/2026

Award Winning comedian Penny Ashton is back, and this time is skewering the Bard Himself. The brains behind Promise & Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom and Austen Found, Ashton is heading out on her sixth Arts on Tour odyssey in October, sparking 13 characters into life in this Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s puzzles.

Presented by Arts on Tour NZ:
The Tempestuous - a shrew'd new comedy by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton.

'Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, l***y suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.'

“Incredibly clever, the script is just so smart.”
- Radio NZ
“Masterful ‘shrewd comedy’ a tempestuous triumph…a phenomenal play.”
- The Post
“Surely at some point we get to call Penny Ashton a national treasure?”
- Flat City Field Notes
“Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour.”
- Theatreview

The Lyric Theatre Granity
Thursday 29 October
Presales $25(+BF)
Door sales $35

Tickets available now:
https://thelyric.nz/blog/261029pa/

Arriving in Granity tomorrow night!Moonflower, Christchurch's powerhouse four-piece blending the spirit of 60s and 70s s...
18/09/2026

Arriving in Granity tomorrow night!

Moonflower, Christchurch's powerhouse four-piece blending the spirit of 60s and 70s soul with the grit of classic rock and a modern edge. Joining them, the legendary Duncan 'Disorderly' Sole (of Verandah Cocktail / Picking at the Remnants fame)!

After turning heads and winning hearts on their last West Coast visit in 2024, Moonflower are heading back across the Alps for two nights of deep-pocket grooves that hit somewhere deep in the chest.

Saturday 19 September
The Lyric Theatre, Granity
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103202/Moonflower.utr

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