Welcome to the Balcairn Public Hall
Nau mai ki te whare o Balcairn
Kiss My Blues Away
featuring Ma Bell and Guests
Kiss My Blues Away with Ma Bell and Guests.
Isabella ("Izzy") Miller Bell is known for her magnetic warm stage presence and honest, sensitive yet gutsy chocolate hazelnut voice, this sassy vintage blues siren will take you on a musical journey that will lift you up to the dizziest heights and cast you down into the darkest of nights in her story of the blues.
This show 'Kiss My Blues Away' will bring you acoustic roots, classic blues, jazz and celtic soul featuring John Bevin on piano, Russell Stedman on Bass and with special guests Susan Leigh Grant and Margo Askin.
One night only!
Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashbys Road, Balcairn
Saturday 17 August 2024 7:30pm
Tickets $30 available from
Sally Mac’s, Amberley
Sefton Garage
Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy,
Online tickets here
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.
Do you have a story to share?
Balcairn Hall is nearly 100 years young. Celebrations planned will include publication of the Hall's story.
If you have a story to tell, let us know! Contact history@balcairnhall.com
This quaint country hall sits alongside the railway at Five Corners, Balcairn on the Rangiora/Amberley Road, 15 minutes from Amberley or from Rangiora.
Built in 1926 this hall has seen it all! After years of neglect it has risen like the phoenix over the last 10 years as a result of love and commitment by its local residents, concert supporters and fundraisers and stands ready to welcome all comers and be of service to the community.
Capacity
80 seated at tables, or 120 seated in rows, or 150 standing - 150 chairs, 10 tables,
Facilities
Heatpumps, 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, microwave, vacuum cleaner, table cloths, cutlery, 150 cups, plates, First Aid kit, emergency light, fire blanket, 2 x hotwater systems, and much more...
It is the closest venue to the Balcairn Cemetery and ideal for funeral gatherings.
Pictured: A typical enthusiastic audience!
