1.00pm      Drummie Dan

1.15pm      Stephen Mc Daid and Morvern Tuathlaith

2.30pm      Tess Liautaud and Band

3.45pm       The Eastern

Stephen McDaid and Morvern Tuathlaith

Donegal-born guitarist and songwriter Stephen McDaid has been a part of Christchurch's music scene for over 20 years. 

His debut album Trail Maps appeared in 2022 inviting comparisons to Richard Thompson, Davy Graham and Mark Kozelek. It’s an 11-track acoustic affair showcasing a myriad of tunings and disciplines on his signature Babicz Identity guitar.

Only just having finished High School, Morvern Tuathlaith brings her unique sound back to Live at the Point for a third time. 

With influences as varied as Kate Bush, PJ Harvey and The War on Drugs she’ll perform a set of original songs displaying a sophistication beyond her years. 

Her debut album is scheduled to appear in 2025 so the Diamond Harbour audience will be receiving an exclusive airing of her material ahead of its release. 

Tess Liautaud and band

The music of Franco-American singer-songwriter Tess Liautaud can not be easily defined. It hangs in the balance of her voice, warm like honey; it carries a depth of raw emotion, delivered with melodic grace and country soul. 

Her songs are easy listening, in that Jackson Browne, dreaming of Laurel Canyon, Americana sort of way and together with her band Liautaud creates a sound steeped in classic folk'n'country rock'n'roll, this is music that will grow roots in your heart and lift you up, the way it is supposed to. 

“Her new album Blue Mind, is an assured work of rootsy Canterburycana (a genre title we're workshopping), featuring familiar Christchurch cohorts like Adam Hattaway, Elmore Jones, and Jessie Shanks, the shining star here is Tess Liautaud's warm and heartful voice, riding high over her fantastic new set of songs". - Flying Out

The Eastern

The Eastern are a string band that roars like a punk band, that swings like a gospel band, that drinks like a country band, that works like a bar band, that hopes like folk singers, and sings love songs like union songs, and writes union songs like love songs, and wants to slow dance and stand on tables, all at the same time. Whether roaring as a thunderous seven-piece band or swinging the loud lonesome sound as a smaller combo and having played over 2000 shows in their storied 15 year ramble, The Eastern can hold it down in all settings for all comers.

The Eastern have played in every nook and corner of the good isles of New Zealand, and have broken strings and dented floors in parts beyond, Australia, Europe and the United States. From Papanui to Portland, Shirley to Switzerland, they’ve seen more than their share of stages, street corners and bars but treat any opportunity to hold it down and play as a gift and one they’d be fools to waste. They play like they mean it, like it’s all they know how do…because they do and it is.

1.00pm      Drummie Dan     

1.45pm     Port Hillbillies

3.00pm    The Skeatles

4.00pm    Bad Revivals

Port Hillbillies

Emerging from the shadows of the Port Hills, one American, Justin Rogers on mandolin, guitar and vocals, one Aussie Gary Elford on guitar, acoustic bass and vocals. They meet up with a six-toed Kiwi singer, banjo and guitar player Steve Stern to share their love of Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana music.

Playing together now for over five years they have formed into a well-balanced instrumental and vocal trio, driven by Steve’s banjo playing and Justin’s sympathetic and innovative mandolin ornamentation. Gary’s contribution on guitar and bass pulls the whole thing together into the tight unit that is the Port Hillbillies. They play a range of songs and tunes from toe tapping recognisable standards to obscure songs from neighbouring genres that are given the Port Hillbillies once over. 

The Skeatles

The Beatles evolved from The Quarrymen Skiffle Group and The Skeatles take the Fab Four back their roots - performing the songs The Quarrymen didn’t know that they had yet to write.

Skiffle Beatles, get it? - Now that’s a Revolution! 

The Skeatles feature a cream of Skiffolicious talent having fun with The Beatles.  

Jamming the back beat in an offbeat band are:

David Thorpe - Guitar, Vocal, Harmonica (Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine / Davey Backyard)

Paul Kean - Teachest Bass (The Bats)

Dan Heatley -  Drums (Shane MacGowan and The Popes)

JC Collins - Guitar, Vocal (Cement Garden / The Bends)

Liam Collins - Banjo (Little Paper Planes)

Gregory Shannahan - Washboard (Malarkey Irish band)

David Thorpe has dived so deep into the world Skiffle, that he recently talked with Rod Davis,  an original  member of The Quarrymen -  a guy who was there, the day Paul met John and whom Paul would later replace in the band.

1.00pm    Drummie Dan

1.15pm     Kaito

2.15pm     Faulty Connection

3.15pm     Sawfish

4.15pm     The Haizys

Kaito

Kaito, is a local singer and guitarist. You may have seen him busking around Christchurch, which he’s been doing for nearly 15 years now! The music he plays mainly revolves around the 70’s and 80’s, but he also loves to throw in some older, as well as more recent tunes.

Faulty Connection

Faulty Connection is a local rock band founded by Tyler Cameron. We’ve already busked at our local Four Square, brought energy to the Governors Bay and Orton Bradley Spring fairs, and rocked Two Thumb Harbourside. 

Our lineup features Tyler on guitar, Edie-Eloise on bass, Tui on vocals, and Benjamin on drums.

Inspired by the legends—Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, the Eagles, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers—we create our own unique sound. 

With a passion for electrifying rock music, we’re on a mission to keep the classics alive while carving out our own space in the local music scene. 

Keep an eye out for our next performance at Live at the Point!

The Haizys

The Haizys are stoked to be asked back for their 3rd year to ‘Live at the Point’. This indie rock band have been busy writing, performing and recording their brand of feel good, kiwi summer festival style music. Check out their debut single “Intertwined” on all common streaming platforms. Looking forward to performing their latest originals they know you’ll love!!

I.00pm     Drummie Dan

1.15pm    Sionna

2.15pm   Flynn Adamson Band

3.15pm   Paulo Santo (Sam White)

4.15 pm   Surfing USSR

Sionna

Sionna are a dynamic folk duo formed in Christchurch in 2023. With Helen’s haunting vocal harmonies and top class fiddle alongside Lorcan’s natural traditional Irish vocals and stunning accompaniment on bouzouki and guitar this duo will not only perform but thoroughly entertain audiences with their talent and witty personalities to boot.

 Having sold out gigs in Fairfield House, Nelson and the prestigious The Piano in Christchurch, Sionna are on the up!

surfing ussr

Join Surfing USSR for an afternoon of magical melodies, Surf Klezmer, Eastern European folk tunes and anything else they feel like dealing to…

Surfing USSR on this occasion
Marc Howe bass
Greg Malcolm guitar
Doug Brush drums

1.00pm       Drummie Dan

1.30pm  Abi Chessum

2.30pm     Al P and his P.A.L's

3.45pm     Adam Hattaway and the Haunters

Abi Chessum

Abi has been performing in Lyttelton for over a year and has had a blast participating in the local music scene. She is looking forward to jazzing up the stage with some soft soul. 

Adam Hattaway and the Haunters

Adam Hattaway is a hard man to pin down. Where did he come from? Where is he going? What does he want? Where is he now? He’s out there somewhere. On his way to the next gig. Stopping along the way to pick up some extra lip balm. If nothing else, he is always prepared.

Some people know what they want, but they are the lucky few. Adam Hattaway is still searching for answers and singing to the ones who still don’t know what it is they are looking for. They are his people. You won’t hear him singing out over the cafe sound system, muddying the conversations of people on their work break.The algorithm doesn't care for Adam Hattaway
and that’s the way it ought to be.

1.00pm     Drummie Dan

1.30pm     Midnite Delta Blues Band

2.30pm     Noise Section

3.45pm     Mundi

Midnite Delta Blues Band

Midnight Delta are an all-women blues band based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
Their musical talent is matched by an eclectic repertoire choice, navigating between blues, rock, jazz and soul.

Noise Section

Noise Selection is a Jazz Fusion and Hip Hop band. Their unique sound blends genres from House, Dub, and Dilla beats to Jungle and is heavily comprised of improvisation.

Mundi

Filled with joy and exuberant energy, Mundi has captured hearts across the land and far-flung seas with its blend of Brazilian and African drums, an array of flutes and voice, dancing, electric guitar and bass. Mundi’s music encapsulates the reverence for the earth and lures people into an ancient memory of the pulse of life - awakening our dancing selves lurking beneath.

Composer and flautist for Mundi, Tamara Smith has travelled the world compiling inspiration
for her compositions along the way - from performing in Jazz clubs in Paris and recording an
album in Sri Lanka, to learning traditional Indian flute by the Ganges and warding off
Alligators in the heart of the Amazon.

Mundi has performed at numerous festivals including Newtown Festival, Prana, Luminate,
Festival of Lights (New Plymouth) Christchurch Arts Festival and TEDX  and Pub Choir in the Christchurch Town Hall. Mundi was chosen to perform on the banks of the Avon/ Ōtākaro river in
Christchurch, New Zealand with Yo-Yo Ma and Marlon Williams as part of Yo-Yo Ma's Bach
Project.
Tamara Smith- flutes, vocals, percussion, Chris Dabinett – guitar, vocals, Mike Story- Bass,
Ricardo Stuani – Percussion.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event Sunday 12th due to the poor weather.

Finished Business

Finished Business play jazz mainly from the pre-bebop period, which they call Vintage Jazz, covering favourite vocal standards, instrumental features from Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt and others.

They’ve recently relaxed their rule of only playing songs that are older than they are, because some of our current members are young enough to qualify them to play Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock!

They’ve played at Markets around Christchurch, Riverside, parties and Corporate gigs, and regularly play at Jazz After Work at ARA, as well as usually to be found at the Commoners in Lyttelton every Tuesday night at 7:30pm.

The players are:

Allan Hawes, clarinet, sax, flute, vocals.

Michael Russell, trumpet, flugelhorn.

Cathy Boscolo, vocals, guitar and sax.

Bert Parrant, guitar.

Peter Stephen, double bass.

Serena Bayles, drums.

Kay Duncan Band

The Kay Duncan Band was formed from musical connections, both old and new, between a group of professional Christchurch-based musicians, working together initially on Kay’s Debut Album release concert back in 2022. They’re inspired by the opportunity to play originals in a band and have fun along the way.

The interest in the refreshing diversity of the songs and mix of genres ignited an energy which has fuelled powerful creative inputs from every band member. The outcome of this collaborative approach is an originals band that delivers a vibrant and noteworthy performance high in energy, intensity and fun. One which is smouldering with groovy, funky rhythms, interesting and sublime melodies and thought - provoking lyrics. All with a distinctive style encompassing the mix of genres.

Band members are Kay Duncan - vocals and acoustic guitar

Guy Hobson – Keyboard

Geoff Cox – Bass

John Weir-Kincaid – Drums

Rob Tate – Lead Guitar  

Ben Blackett – harmonica, keyboard & percussion

Cathy Boscolo – Backing vocals

Mike Bickers – Trumpet & Muted Trumpet

Allan Hawes – Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute.

Midnite Delta Blues Band

Midnight Delta are an all-women blues band based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
Their musical talent is matched by an eclectic repertoire choice, navigating between blues, rock, jazz and soul.

Due to the bad weather, the session has been cancelled.

We are delighted to let you know that an additional session on 23rd February will include all the artists scheduled to play on 5th January, so make sure you you’re free!