Waihi Beach Hotel Blues Festival

Waihi Beach Hotel Blues Festival 2024

Saturday 14 January 2024 sees this mighty little festival on again at the Waihi Beach Hotel from 12:30pm (just after midday).

This year we are pleased to have Tina Turley from Huntsville, Ontario, as our international artist joined by some great musicians and bands from around the regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and the Waikto.

Tina is backed by the Kiwi Connexion:
Terry Oldham – lead guitar and vocals from Rotorua;
Deborah Oldham (Terry's wife) – Bass player from Rotorua
Dean McGaveston – drums from Hamilton
Peri Grant – harmonica and vocals from Rotorua.

Also appearing throughout the day are:
Roger 'Mr Mudslide' McLay, Bill Ward (formerly guitarist for Human Instinct), Hillmen Hunters, The Dirty Tones from Auckland, Magic & 3am Blues, KAOS from Tauranga, Theory 89 from Rotorua, Mark 'Fatt Max' Hill from Auckland, and Quicksilvar II.

Tickets are:
Early Bird: $20 ea
Normal Admission: $25 ea
Door on the day: $25 cash.

Sponsors include:
Waihi Beach Hotel
Lion Steinlarger
Music Planet