The Vox Ethno Ensemble: authentic music that moves the soul

The Vox Ethno ensemble is a female vocal group and band that performs traditional (ethno) folk music from the Balkans and Europe in both à capella and accompanied formats. We perform mostly original arrangements of traditional (ethno) folk music from the Balkans and across Europe.

Vox Ethno has evolved out of the small but strong civic Serbian choir, Vox Serbica, which was founded in 2002. “Born” in 2019, Vox Ethno has 11 members – a five-voice female vocal group with a five -piece band under the steady musical and artistic direction of Mima Nikolić.

Vox Ethno is a (mostly) acoustic ensemble that performs traditional “ethno” folk music from the Balkans and Europe, typically Serbia, Russia, Macedonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Greece. The group’s repertoire features unique and original arrangements that range from the melodic and melancholic, to the rousing and rhythmic. Some songs are performed à capella or with just a percussion accompaniment, while others need the “full noise” of the band which includes percussion, guitar, bass guitar, piano accordion and woodwind.

A truly international group, the members of Vox Ethno come from all over the globe, including Serbia, Russia, Macedonia, The Netherlands, Germany, America and New Zealand. All are drawn to the community and spirit of creating music as a group and in particular, multi-harmony songs. They love the music they perform and delight in the simple joy of creating live, authentic music that moves the soul.

Venue: Irish Society Rooms, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch
Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm. You will get a seat if you arrive close to 7pm.
Plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Door sales cash only: Please wear a mask and observe social distancing, chairs can be arranged for "bubble" seating.

Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break. Folk Club members please bring your current membership card.

The Irish Society bar facilities will be open, eftpos available for purchases, no cash out option.