The Bidibids

With lush harmonies, intricate arrangements, and beguiling melodies, the Bidibids explore what it means to play folk music in New Zealand. The Bidibids are Sarah August on banjo and guitar, Simon Carryer on cello-banjo, and Brendan Schenk on mandolin and guitar. The trio came together at the 2020 Wellington Folk Festival, where they were each supposed to be playing in different groups. Since then, the Wellington-based band have become regulars at some of the region's best venues for folk music, including the Mussel Inn, Moon, and the Wellington Bluegrass Society.

Driven by Sarah's honest, intimate songwriting and Brendan's blazing musicianship, the Bidibids balance soulful ballads that will tug your heart-strings with upbeat numbers which will get your toes tapping. Influenced by American bluegrass and folk bands like Watchhouse and Nickel Creek, they're also inspired by local acts like the Eastern and Marlon Williams who are forging an authentic New Zealand folk tradition.


Support from The Elderflower Experiment:

The Elderflower Experiment is a charming trio of singer-songwriters based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Priding themselves in story-telling through song, they combine rich vocal harmonies with folk-inspired strings that will make you feel soothed and seen.

The Elderflower Experiment is Tess Luff on vocals and guitar, Ellie Stewart on vocals and fiddle, and Elena Saunders on vocals and vibes.

Please note the event starts at 7pm, not 7.30!