𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑰𝑪 | 𝑵𝑶 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑬 | 𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑺 | 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑺 𝑨𝑻 5𝑷𝑴 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 - Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio features Parisienne chanteuse Sonia Wilson, virtuoso 7-string guitarist Nigel Gavin & accordionist extraordinaire Tracey Collins. Live performance at The Barracuda Restaurant and café. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 & 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 for an evening with Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio on 21st of May 2023 , Sunday 5:00 PM onwards Limited seats BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: https://www.thebarracuda.co.nz/book-a-table 📞 Book a table now, call us at 09-5341989

7pm - Live Music with Sonia & Nigel Bonjour! Come on down to Lopdell Theatre from 7pm as we open the 2023 Film Festival. Tunes with a French flavour will be provided by acoustic folk duo Sonia & Nigel. Featuring Paris-born, French-American Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele, and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on seven-string guitar.

8pm - Delicious (France) 2022 Subtitles M | 1h 53m | History, Drama | $10

Join us on opening night in 1789 France, just prior to the Revolution, when gastronomy was strictly the domain of the aristocrats. When he is unfairly dismissed by his noble master, talented but prideful chef Manceron abandons his passion for the culinary and retreats to the countryside to cook at a regional inn. But when a surprising woman arrives and asks to become his apprentice, the stage is set for a wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge... and the creation of France's very first restaurant.

The Ministry Of Folk presents: Where Water Meets, Sonia And Nigel And Hoop (triple-bill)

GIG INFORMATION:

The Ministry of Folk is your alternative folk club featuring a variety of super-talented, nearly-acoustic acts in a beautiful historical hall in Mt Eden. Cabaret style seating and BYO drinks.

As usual The Ministry's regular house band, the banjo and fiddle wrangling 5-piece HOOP will MC the night and unveil some new songs in their set of folky pop tunes (check out Spotify for their latest EP, ‘This Year’).

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Paris-born Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world.

Described as an ‘intricate, complex, but warm-hug kinda experience’, Where Water Meets are folk duo Emily Sheppard (violin/viola/vocals) and Yyan Ng (guitar/vocals). Touring New Zealand for the first time, they are bringing music to Ministry of Folk from their critically acclaimed first album River Islands, with songs and tunes inspired by the Tasmanian wilderness. They combine alternatively tuned guitars, violins and violas with ethereal vocals to create shimmering, visual worlds both Tasmanian and interstellar.

Provence is home to the glamorous seaside village of Saint-Tropez, gorgeous Mediterranean food, stylish summer parties matched with Provençale rosé wines that have taken the world by storm, from Los Angeles to Ibiza.

Organised by a trio of Frenchies who are keen to celebrate the end of summer in style, One Day in Provence by Aix rosé will gather 1000 people for a classic Provençale long lunch, by the water, at The Cloud on Saturday 25th of March 2023.

Doors open at 12pm, lunch served from 1pm to 6pm - Dress code : Pink & White

Live Music by the Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio: Sonia Wilson on vocals, Nigel Gavin on 7 string guitar and Tracey Collins on accordion

You will be asked to choose from :

Regular Menu Vegetarian Menu Vegan Menu

If you have any allergies or specific food request, please contact us on contact@frenchfestival.nz with your seat numbers & table number. Please make sure you select which menu you would like – You will not be able to change it on the D-DAY.

Regular Menu

Plateau Provence, Sélection de Charcuterie, Pain & beurre, Pissaladiere Niçoise Provencal Platter, Charcuterie Selection, bread & butter (G.F. possible), Pissaladiere (G.F. possible)

Tomates, onion nouveau & feta Heirloom Tomatoes, spring onion, Feta, Olive oil (G.F.)

Daube d'agneau à la Provençale, Gratin Dauphinois & Ratatouille Provençale white wine lamb Casserole, Potato Dauphinoise & Ratatouille (G.F.)

Sélection de fromages du Chef Et Salade de fromage de chèvre et pêches rôties Cheese Selection (G.F. possible) & Roasted stonefruit and goat cheese salad (G.F.)

Petits fours (G.F. possible)

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Vegetarian Menu

Plateau Provence, Fenouille, Ail confit, Coeur d'artichaut, Pain & beurre, Pissaladiere Niçoise Provençal Platter, Fennel, confit garlic, artichoke heart, bread & butter (G.F. possible), Pissaladiere (G.F. possible)

Tomates, onion nouveau & feta Heirloom Tomatoes, spring onion, Feta, Olive oil (G.F.)

Tomates farcies aux noix & fromage, Gratin Dauphinois & Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes with Provençal herbs, cheese and nuts, Potato Dauphinoise & Ratatouille (G.F.)

Sélection de fromages du Chef & Salade de fromage de chèvre et pêches rôties Cheese Selection (G.F. possible) & Roasted stonefruit and goat cheese salad (G.F.)

Petits fours (G.F. possible)

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Vegan Menu

Plateau Provence, Fenouille, Ail confit, Coeur d'artichaut, Pain & huile d’olive Provençal Platter, Fennel, confit garlic, artichoke heart, bread & olive oil (G.F. possible)

Tomates, onion nouveau, EVO Heirloom Tomatoes, spring onion, EVO (G.F.)

Tomates farcies aux noix & Ratatouille, Salade aux noix et pêches rôties Stuffed Tomatoes with Provençal herbs and nuts & Ratatouille (G.F.), Roasted stonefruit and walnut salad (G.F.)

Sorbet au chocolat Chocolate sorbet (G.F.)

Tables will be 1 meter wide. More information here: le-chef.co.nz Tickets only available online - no tickets will be sold on site - R18 event

Bonjour, Bienvenue en France!

Luckily for you, France is coming to Milford again this year with Vive La France!

Saturday the 11th of March, Milford will transform into a beautiful French town. Bring the whole family down for a day filled with activities like facepaint and Pentaque, delicious French food, local stalls, talented performances and more!

This outdoor event will take place from 11am – 3pm at 139 Kitchener Road (the top car park).

Tracey Collins will play a solo set from 1 to 2pm, followed by a Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio set from 2 to 3pm with the Sonia & Nigel duo.

This is a family-friendly event!

Join us for "Sweet Paname" Concert at Alliance Francaise Auckland by Sonia & Nigel with special guest accordionist Tracey Collins.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Paris-born Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand music scene.

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their bilingual French/English album + book project "Sweet Paname", the duo have just completed the first half of their national album+book release tour around New Zealand.

Their concert at the Alliance Francaise Auckland on March 4th will mark the official release of their project "Sweet Paname" here in the North Island. The duo and Tracey are also currently in the process of planning a North Island concert tour in May/June 2023.

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their bilingual French-English album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to the beautiful historic Fairfield House in Nelson, as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath).

Tickets available online at https://events.humanitix.com/sonia-and-nigel-sweet-paname-book-and-cd-release-tour

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their bilingual French-English album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to Peter's wonderful "Le Cafe" in Picton, as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

TICKET INFO: Tickets on the door and through this website. It is highly recommended either way that you book a table at Le Cafe as it can get quite busy in the summer. Their phone number is 03-573 5588. See you there xoxo

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to the world-famous Mussel Inn, as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

The ancient festival of Lughnasadgh (Lunasa) takes place at the peak of summer, midway between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. Lunasa festival offers a supportive environment for co-creating peaceful solutions to being authentic, self-organising living souls in heart-centered communities flourishing in resonance with nature.

Sonia and Nigel will be offering a combination of live music sets and participatory workshops on the themes of music improvisation and the music and healing relationship.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world.

www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to Te Waipounamu.

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑴𝑼𝑺𝑰𝑪 | 𝑵𝑶 𝑪𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑺 | 𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑺 | 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑺 𝑨𝑻 5𝑷𝑴 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 - Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio features Parisienne chanteuse Sonia Wilson, virtuoso 7-string guitarist Nigel Gavin & accordionist extraordinaire Tracey Collins. Live performance at The Barracuda Restaurant and café. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 & 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 for an evening with Bleu Blanc Rouge Trio on 29th January , 2023 , Sunday 5:00 PM onwards Limited seats 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆 𝘼 𝙏𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 at https://www.thebarracuda.co.nz/book-a-table 📞 Book a table now, call us at 09-5341989

Knoxville House Concerts Presents...

Sonia and Nigel + Anna Feillet!

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to Invercargill's Knoxville House Concert series as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world.

www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player, Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

Concert will begin at 7pm.

Come enjoy an evening of fabulous music. Please register your interest in attending by direct messaging - Renee McGinnis or Andrew Knox at UKES DOWN SOUTH https://www.facebook.com/ukesdownsouth or Knoxville House Concerts https://www.facebook.com/knoxvillehouseconcerts 💚💙💜 Tickets: $25pp

As members of the 6-guitar ensemble Gitbox Rebellion that was unexpectedly and happily stranded on Stewart Island for several weeks during the national NZ Covid lockdown in August 2021, Sonia & Nigel have had a chance to get unusually well acquainted with the piece of paradise that is Rakiura. They are eager to return and share some music and gratitude for the hospitality received, as part of their 2023 album + book release concert tour around New Zealand. A big thank you to Bonnie Leask, our fabulous host Jimmy and the Stewart Island Community Trust for making this visit possible.

The Sonia & Nigel duo will be joined in song and on tour by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world.

www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player, Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

Concert will begin at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets available online and at the door $25 (+BF)

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to the Geraldine Academy of Performance & Arts, as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

A precocious and talented young Dunedin-based Kiwi-French teenage singer, songwriter and ukulele player. Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

You can secure tickets for this Geraldine concert on Monday January 16th 2023 via this site ($20) or pay $20 in cash at the door. Start time is 7.30pm, doors at 7.15.

Merci et à bientôt!

https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/movie/sonia--nigel--tour-2023-album-release-tour

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to the Bernhardt theatre of the Lumière Cinemas as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world.

www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player, Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

Concert begins at 5.30pm. The bar will be open for pre-show drinks and snacks from 4pm.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1159294111364705?ref=newsfeed

As part of the Christchurch Alliance Française Open Day 2023, Sonia Wilson will be presenting her newly released bilingual French-English book "Sweet Paname - Celebrating my Parisian roots in song from the other side of the world". The book presentation will be accompanied by a bit of live music featuring the Sonia and Nigel duo, with special guest Anna Feillet. For a full concert of their music, please consult the Lumiere Cinema concert listing for their 5.30pm show the same afternoon: https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/17008?siteToken=yy3jdf694afk32tzbdj30agtdr The following day, on Sunday 15th, they will be offering two participatory music workshops at the Christchurch Arts Centre: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/the-art-of-music-practice-workshop/ and https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-focus-on-music-and-healing-workshop/

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player. Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

In the words of the Christchurch Alliance Française: "📣 COME AND GET INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASSES, EVENTS, HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES... AND MUCH MORE ! 📣 GET 5% OFF YOUR TUITION FOR NEXT TERM IF YOU ATTEND ! ENJOY SOME REFRESHMENTS, FRENCH GAMES AND QUIZZES, AND EVEN LIVE MUSIC WITH US!"

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road on a national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by Dunedin-based 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Thanks to Al Park for this invitation to perform at the Saturday morning Lyttelton Farmers Market.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player. Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

After performing at the market, the trio will give a "Sweet Paname" book & CD presentation at the Christchurch Alliance Française Open Day: https://www.afchristchurch.org.nz/ They will then head over to the Lumière Cinema of the Christchurch Arts Centre that evening to play a 5.30pm ticketed concert: https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/17008?siteToken=yy3jdf694afk32tzbdj30agtdr The following day, on Sunday 15th, they will be offering two workshops at the Christchurch Arts Centre: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/the-art-of-music-practice-workshop/ and https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-focus-on-music-and-healing-workshop/ Never a dull moment! Hope to see you at one or more of these events...

Coinciding by coincidence with the first day of the international Christchurch Busker's Festival, our trio will be found busking this afternoon in front of Ma Maison restaurant in Akaroa, with the gracious permission of the owner. The Alliance Française (where we'll be showcasing some songs from 2 to 3pm tomorrow during their open day) is kindly lending us a gazebo to keep us safe and cool on this beautifully sunny day. Please come by and say hi, enjoy some music with a view, join us for a jam if you so fancy and help us cover our touring costs as this is a very grass-roots self-funded little tour we are on for the love of music making :) Merci & see you there.

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to Donna's gem-of-a-venue, the Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru, as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

A precocious and talented young Dunedin-based Kiwi-French teenage singer, songwriter and ukulele player. Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

You can secure tickets for this Grainstore Gallery concert on January 11th 2023 via this site ($25) or pay $25 in cash at the door (in the latter case, please send a text reservation to Donna at 0273666201 as it really helps with preparations to know numbers ahead of time). Start time is 8pm, doors at 7.30.

Merci et à bientôt!

After two years of hard work behind the scenes on their album + book project “Sweet Paname”, the Sonia & Nigel duo are delighted to bring their songs and stories on the road to Arrowtown's "Fork and Tap", as part of their national NZ tour. They will be starting their musical journey with a first leg in the South of the South (all the way to Stewart Island!) in January 2023. They are joined in song by 15 year old award-winning Kiwi/French singer-songwriter Anna Feillet.

Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Parisienne Sonia Wilson on vocals and ukulele & Kiwi-American musician and composer Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. After meeting and playing together for the first time at the Whare Flat Folk festival in Dunedin during Sonia’s first visit to New Zealand on a solo round-the-world trip in December 2014, the pair have since become a well-loved duo in the New Zealand folk music scene. They weave French, Kiwi and American songs in with their own original compositions and inspiration from their travels around the world. www.facebook.com/sonianigelmusic

"Sonia and Nigel absolutely wowed us with their beautiful singing and guitar/ukulele playing. They are very polished." (John Collings)

"I have seen Sonia and Nigel playing and singing together a few times during events in Auckland and I must say INCROYABLE talent and voice. They will take you on another planet." (Jean Philippe Janin)

"Stunning voice and lovely stage personality. Everyone I have spoken to since the concert has raved about you! WOW! Such compliments." (Joan Mcbeath)

A precocious and talented Dunedin-based Kiwi-French 15 year old singer, songwriter and ukulele player, Anna Feillet was the winner of the 2021 nationwide Uke Can Do It song writing competition organized by the New Zealand Ukulele Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Njsm1UHfY The same year, her song "Aroha I Aotearoa” won the 2021 NZ Music Commission's Hook, Line and Sing-along contest: https://hooklineandsingalong.com/2021-aroha-i-aotearoa/

This concert will be outdoors in the beer garden of the newly renovated Fork and Tap. Free entry. https://www.theforkandtap.co.nz/