Songwriters In The Round

Caitlin Smith, Donna Dean, Derek Lind and Guy Wishart revisit their 2016 concert with new songs and a new venue. 

Four of New Zealand's acclaimed songwriters will perform their songs sequentially throughout the night. This is the chance for an intimate evening performance where it's all about the song.

Donna Dean
She writes with the poetic economy of musicians like James McMurtry and Dolly Parton, and authors like Appalachia's Ron Rash, in that she can sketch in a story in a few words. - Graham Reid NZ

Derek Lind
Derek Lind has been writing songs and performing for audiences for a long time. He has written and recorded seven albums including his latest released, Solo in 2015. “One of the most consistently literate yet most affecting lyricists.- Graham Reid, NZ Herald.

Caitlin Smith
Singer-songwriter Caitlin Smith is one of the country's best known performers and has coached hundreds of singers, from Anika Moa to Nesian Mystik. Legally blind since birth, she has a masters in political science. Caitlin writes hauntingly beautiful songs that dig deep into the soul.

Guy Wishart
Guy Wishart has written and recorded 5 self titled albums. He won the APRA Silver Scroll in 1990 .His latest album, West by North, has received positive reviews with Graham Reid saying “As crafted as Neil Finn, as deep as Townes Van Zandt and at home in the company of Guy Clark, John Prine or James McMurtry, these songs pull you in.”