Songwriter Showcase presents showcase #108.

Every month we showcase four of our amazing songwriters and celebrate the rich culture and depth of talent we have in Aotearoa.

This month our four great acts are Adoneye, Ali Whitton, The Brooklyns and Zach Newton.

6pm Sunday November 16 at Moon bar in Newtown.

Head down to your favourite tavern for a lazy afternoon of lush vibes in the courtyard & delicious Roast with Ras Stone and guests. 3-8pm

Ras Stone the creator of the ever popular Afro Delight Show is a multi talented vocalist, percussionist and a radio host. He is also a Selecta, drinks & food maker and a software tester who is originally from Nima-Accra Ghana, West Africa, now based in Wellington, New Zealand.

He is known for his tasty music selection as well as a Mic magician with his conscious lyrics and unique singjay roots style on various genres of music, ranging from reggae to dancehall, dubstep to electronica.

Summer is coming, so start your week right with a laid-back Sunday Session.... FREE - Cuba St Tavern, 16th November.

Te Kāhui Whaihanga are bringing together an incredible panel with Green MP Tamatha Paul, Reverend Murray Eldridge of the City Mission, community worker Tui Dunlop, and architect and urban planner Amanda Bulman for a conversation about the spaces we share and those we overlook.

The discussion will explore the structural issues that contribute to homelessness, and the kinds of spaces and facilities that are currently missing in our city. It will consider how public and private environments might better support people who are vulnerable or disconnected, and how accessible, safe spaces can be more deeply embedded into our shared infrastructure.

Join te Kāhui Whaihanga at Te Wharewaka O Poneke in the Mākaro room on the 17th of November for a thoughtful evening on how cities can be designed to include everyone.

Panel discussion and Q&A will kick off from 6:00pm with drinks and nibbles to follow at 7:00pm

Registration not necessary and entry is free.

Loop are proud to announce that Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman will bring their collaborative album Traces to life for the first time ever, with a three-show tour this November. 

This tour marks the long-awaited debut live performance of Traces, an instrumental journey blending electronic, ambient and post-rock soundscapes to create a world unlike anything else.

On Friday the 21st of November, this duo will be performing at Massey University's Great Hall - head to undertheradar.co.nz for tickets.

Following a significant year-to-date, Wellington’s Dropper are set to celebrate the release of their debut album Be a Little Kinder with a hometown show at Meow on Friday, November 21st.

They’ll be joined by the consistently impressive Mudgoose and a rising musical force from Tāmaki Makarau, George Barney Roberts.

Having shared stages this year with international acts like Wunderhorse, The Lemonheads, and shame, Dropper have earned a reputation as “relentless performers, high energy, flawlessly tight, and emotionally compelling.” As one fan put it, “Dropper may just sound like the future of New Zealand guitar music, not because they’re reinventing it, but because they believe in it.”

Tickets through Meow/Flicket start at $10 (you can access Flicket through the links below)

Bonnie, or Bontempo—which translates to “good times” - lives by the music motto “there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure”, and is known for flouting the norm. Her sets are a captivating, dynamic trip through a range of genres, which has made her a favourite for dancers across the nation during her six years DJing. Her vast music knowledge is evident in her sets, and her ability to connect to the audience and create a collective energy is unparalleled.

Bonnie loves to play a long set, so that she can take the dancefloor on a journey - don’t miss it!

Saturday 22nd November, Cuba St Tavern, 8pm - 1am

Wellington Museum presents Fat Freddy’s Drop: Based On A True Story, The 20th Anniversary Exhibition.

In 2005, the studio album changed the sound of Aotearoa. Based On A True Story by Fat Freddy’s Drop went straight to number one and became the longest-charting album in New Zealand history. Each track was born from live, improvised jams, tested on stages around the world, and recorded in a Lyall Bay basement studio known as The Beach.

Now, 20 years on, Wellington Museum is celebrating the story behind the sound in partnership with the band.

Opening Saturday the 22nd of November, you can explore the creative, collaborative scene that shaped the iconic debut album. Learn more at wellingtonmuseum.nz

Wellington’s legendary sludge-metal powerhouse Beastwars return with thunderous force, announcing the release of their highly anticipated new album, “The Ship // Sea”, out Friday, November 7, 2025.

To mark the occasion, Beastwars will unleash the new record live with an Australia/New Zealand tour including a huge release show at Meow Nui on Saturday, November 22, 2025. This will be the band's first hometown show in over a year and promises to be a crushing, cathartic celebration of both old and new material.

With support from Soft Bait and Pull Down the Sun. Tickets from ticketek.co.nz

Raise your glass to the stars at Space Place’s last Astronomy on Tap event of the year. The two-part planetarium experience is Wellington’s ultimate date night out. This month we delve in to the life cycles of stars.

Where do stars come from and what happens when they die? Find out at Astronomy on Tap on Tuesday the 25th of November. Tickets include a drink on arrival. Book now at spaceplace.nz

Get ready for an evening of groove and good times at the legendary Vogelmorn Bowling Clubhouse — a cosy community gem with vintage charm and a dance floor full of heart. Join Marcos Alonso and Max Maxwell, two long-time collaborators known for their infectious energy and genre-blurring sets.

Expect funky rhythms, cheeky basslines, and a joyful crowd ready to move. Good people, great sound, and that unmistakable Vogelmorn vibe — this is your Friday night sorted.

Tickets are $15 via events.humanitix.com 

Ring in the New Year at Meow Nui with Wellington legends Fur Patrol & The Phoenix Foundation, then dance the night away with disco wünderkind You Should Be Dancing. 

Meow Nui is proud to present an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Fur Patrol (the best) and The Phoenix Foundation (also the best), together for one epic night. A double bill, to fulfil your will. WELLINGTONS NOT DEAD! It’s alive ALIVE I TELL YOU. Expect big tunes, good vibes, and a dance floor that just won’t quit, with special guest DJ You Should Be Dancing spinning through to 2026.

31st Dec 2025, Meow NUI, Doors from 7:30pm - tickets at www.meownui.com/