Andrew Lockwood - Travelling Journeyman, English Troubadour

Andrew is a travelling journeyman and songwriter from the UK, performing acoustic originals alongside other artists’ work; sharing and celebrating the healing joy of music.

Intimate and inviting songs are crafted with honest, sensitive lyrics upon a guitar/vocal canvas.

His evolving musical tapestry includes performances at various folk clubs, festivals and house gatherings, alongside circuit volunteering support.

Support Act will be the talented local group: "Highly Strung": Liz Nichol, Susan Grant, Ans Fonteyn and Eileen Reid who will share both their love of making music together and their fabulous song choices will warm your heart.

Liz Nichol Liz plays guitar, bass and banjo and loves singing. She has played in many lineups over the years and has recorded several CDs. She is passionate about her music and thoroughly enjoys working and performing with Susan, Eileen and Ans.

Susan Grant Susan is a fingerstyle slide guitarist who loves to play the blues. She particularly enjoys collaborating with other musicians and has played at the club before with “The Manuka Hunnies”, “The Blues Mamas” and lots of other wonderful combinations.

Ans Fonteyn Before her move to NZ from Amsterdam in 1979 Ans spent a few years in the northeast of England where the traditional style of music played in folk clubs and at festivals appealed to her. Ans has played acoustic guitar and bodhran in local Christchurch Celtic groups. In recent years she added mandolin. Joining Liz, Susan and Eileen is a fun and challenging way to broaden the musical horizons further.

Eileen Marciana Reid Eileen has been involved in the Christchurch music scene for some years both as a singer-songwriter and in promoting and supporting music activities in the community. Eileen plays fingerstyle guitar and ukulele


Venue: Irish Society Hall is situated up a long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm - online bookings will close 2 hours prior to the event start time. After this time only door sales will be available on the night and will be dependant on the number of seats available in line with the Hall capacity.

Limited Door Sales Available If Online Sales Are Not Sold out.
Please note that Door Sales are Cash Only: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break, also bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available at the bar for purchases only, no cash-out facility.

Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.