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ABOUT
Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Museum
& Entertainment Venue
The Best in the West
One of a Kind in New Zealand
WHERE TO FIND US
11 Surf Highway 45
South Taranaki NZ
Follow Surf Highway 45 to Manaia
Phone/Fax (06) 274 8442
Mobile 027 482 5108
OPEN
By appointment only - please phone
Entry fee applies.
Please phone for group bookings
(06) 274 8442
Disability access
We welcome bus tours, club or
private parties and weddings
Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame
Web and Facebook LInks
Facebook Open Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/731463633574505/
Public Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=taranaki%20country%20music%20hall%20of%20fame
Web site: http://braithwaitecountry.wix.com/music-artist
Please visit and like our page and join our Public Group
Until we fit the buttons to access the above links you need to copy and paste the site you want to visit and it will take you there.
YOUR HOSTS
Helen & Ian
Braithwaite
History
The Hall was originally built in 1912 to serve as a band hall
for the Manaia Town Council. It was later used as a hospital
in 1919 and in 1953 as a picture theatre after the Manaia
Town Hall burnt down. Over the years the Hall has been
used for tap and highland dancing, Girl Guides and a
builders workshop. On 14 September 1992, Pam Willing
opened the doors of the Taranaki Country Music Hall of
Fame to the public, in honour of the memory of her two
sisters, Violet Kennedy and Irene Price.
World renown country musicians, Helen and Ian Braithwaite
purchased the Hall on 20 September 2002 and expanded on
Pam’s vision.
History
Helen and Ian have toured overseas performing and have
recorded two albums that are played on radio stations
internationally. The current Hall patron is Bryan Vickery
Museum
Music Lessons
The Hall is adorned with collections of photographs of
famous country music stars from around the world,
displayed in antique mirror frames.
Displays also include farming memorabilia of New
Zealand’s yesteryear and household items that bring back
memories of the good ol’ days singing around the piano.
Classes teaching guitar, lap steel guitar, piano, violin or keyboards
are available for students aged from six to adult.
Weekly lessons by negotiation - reasonable rates apply.
Bringing you face to face with the
Country Music legends of our time...
Merchanise
Handcrafted souvenirs relating to
country music and hall. A selection of
recordings by New Zealand musicians
are available to purchase.
Eftpos available.
CDs By Helen & Ian Braithwaite
These three Cds are still available for sale via Phone or email order at the price of the CD plus postage & handling
Entertainment
Many world famous country musicians have performed
here – including Patsy Rigger, Gray Bartlett, Jenny
Blackadder, Marion Burns and Rodger Tibbs.
Helen plays lead guitar and many other instruments
she can demonstrate to visitors.
Ian plays the bass guitar and can pedal the Pianola.
We can entertain you with a song as part of your
guided tour.
Catering
Gardens
We cater for large and small groups with a show and
lunch. We welcome bus tours, club or private parties
and weddings. Book your meal and show today.
Stroll around our gardens
and enjoy fantastic veiws
of Mount Taranaki.
Resident Band Walkup Evenings/Days
Every Thursday evening, 7.00pm
Doors open 6.30pm
The second Saturday of each calendar monthDoors open at 1pm and starts at 1.30pm
Open to the Public
Walk up = place your name in the book if you would like to sing a song or play a instrutment or both and during the session you should get the opportunity to do at least one item and maybe more. If the resident Band know s the tune they will back you or you can supply them with the music.
Come along and join us for wonderful entertainment by
our regular band and singers.
Sit back, listen and enjoy the music Door entry charges $3 per person
Reserved seats available for an extra $2 - please phone.
Last one for 2015 is Thursday Night 17th December which is also Xmas Party sesion so a contribution to supper would also be appreciated.
For 2016 the Thursday Night Evenings start on January 6th and for the every second Sunday of the month it will be January 9th.
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