By combining alternative pop influences with contemporary R&B vocals, pop artist Jaz Paterson creates refreshingly original music that instantly captivates and intrigues.

The New Zealand based songwriter draws on influences from artists such as Banks, Lorde, Tove Lo & FKA Twigs to create a spellbinding, honest and confessional style of music which explores a variety of production techniques. Jaz’s impressive vocals and songwriting skills have recently been showcased on a variety of different tracks with a mixture of talented artists.

Event Date: Thursday May 2nd
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $25 +bf
R18, GA

Soft Chaos is the brand new experimental electronic jazz trio lead by producer and saxophonist Nathan Haines.

Featuring the talents of the new generation of jazz alumni Elijah Whyte (drums) and Joe Kaptein (keys) Soft Chaos draws on the influences of both electronic dance music with improvised free-form acoustic jazz leanings.

Nathan Haines – Saxes
Joe Kaptien – Synthesizers
Elijah Whyte – Drums

Event Date: Saturday May 4th
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $50 +bf
R18, GA

Hollie Smith comes back for an intimate show at Ponsonby Social Club as part of New Zealand Music Month.

Event Date: Thursday May 16th
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $50 +bf
R18, GA

Miloux and Haz Beats bring their smooth sounds to Ponsonby Social’s stage in an intimate performance.

Event Date: Thursday May 23rd
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $25 +bf
R18, GA

A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing Yaw Asumadu who is a master drummer, composer, African flautist, bass guitarist and xylophone player. In 2018 Ghanaian master musician Yaw Asumadu moved to NZ and has formed the new band Ozi Ozaa which is a 9 piece band packed full of funk & jazz with sweet highlife and traditional African rhythms led by Yaw . Ozi Ozaa has members who have previously played in Kiwi acts such as Batucada Sound Machine, Tahuna Breaks, The Scribes of Ra, Ijebu Pleasure Club and many others.

Event Date: Saturday May 25th
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $25 +bf
R18, GA

Join Ventura Black & GIBSON XCVIII as they celebrate Pop music in Aotearoa for NZ Music Month through catchy hooks, infectious melodies and driving kick drums at Ponsonby Social Clubs accompanied by special guest opener Sophie Gibson, this is an electric show not to be missed!

Event Date: Thursday May 30th
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $20 +bf
R18, GA

Rodney Fisher requires no introduction.

With a legendary discography from his time with Goodshirt through to his numerous solo projects, Fisher is hell-bent on leaving no creative stone unturned. His latest album, ‘Art School Dropout’, was created in collaboration with Ōtautahi/ Christchurch duo The Response.

For this show as part of NZ Music Month at Ponsonby Social Rodney brings super special guests Fables, Sam Cullen & Cloudy.

Event Date: Friday May 31st
Event Time: 7pm
Event Price: $25 +bf
R18, GA