Cigar Box Guitars – Talk + Performance

Next date: Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 07:00 PM

Photo of band members of cigar box band

The Forrester Gallery & Mahika Kai Mahika Toi presents an evening of musical creations and performance in our new Pouākai atrium.

Eric Shepard will present his cigar box guitars - a folk instrument of humble origins that he has expertly transformed into not only a professional instrument but a work of art.

Matt Bokser and Gary Shirley will discuss their journey of creating a stomp box of their own design - an instrument that provides a percussive beat.

In addition to both talks, musical performances featuring the instruments will take place throughout the evening.

For accessibility requirements please email gallery@waitaki.govt.nz
(We now have a lift allowing access to all floors and wheelchair access from both the front and rear of our building)

 

When

  • Wednesday, 08 July 2026 | 07:00 PM

Location

Usual opening times: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Weekends and public holidays including Waitangi Day, King's Birthday and Matariki 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Closed Mondays (unless a public holiday).

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400, View Map

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