Interesting Places: The Subterranean Sessions | Elemental AKL

As a part of Elemental Festival, Interesting Things presents Interesting Places: The Subterranean Sessions - a series of intimate performances at Fortress Stony Batter, Waiheke Island.

As the days get shorter and the temperatures fall we’re heading underground to a coastal fortress on the eastern side of Waiheke Island to witness four of New Zealand’s most unique voices performing a series of intimate matinee shows.

Over the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July, Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins), Finn Andrews (The Veils), Deva Mahal and Delaney Davidson will be playing stripped back sets with voice and guitar or piano in the magazine chamber at Fortress Stony Batter - a beautifully reverberant space with a maximum capacity of 50 people.

Stony Batter is a 1.2km network of subterranean tunnels, built under absolute secrecy during WW2. After 60 years the tunnels have recently been re-opened to the public; the subterranean sessions will be among the first musical performances in the space. Get a sneak peek at the space at www.stonybattertunnels.nz

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience some of New Zealand’s most exciting talent in this unique historical space.

Tickets include a complimentary glass of Man O War wine (afternoon shows only), bread and Rangihoua Estate olive oil, Club Mate, Good Sh*t Soda and coffee (morning shows only).

Delaney Davidson: 10:00am - 11:00am, Saturday 17th July

Delaney Davidson: 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Saturday 17th July // SOLD OUT

Finn Andrews (The Veils): 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Saturday 17th July // CANCELLED

Finn Andrews (The Veils): 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday 17th July // SOLD OUT

Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins): 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Sunday 18th July

Hollie Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins): 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Sunday 18th July // SOLD OUT

Deva Mahal: 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Sunday 18th July // SOLD OUT

Deva Mahal: 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Sunday 18th July // SOLD OUT

Tickets for each performance are extremely limited, get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Fortress Stony Batter is 25 minutes from Matiatia Ferry Terminal on the eastern side of Waiheke Island.

Pre-purchased bus tickets are available for all sessions, from Matiatia Ferry Terminal to the Stony Batter farm gate return. Click here for bus tickets.

Please arrive at Stony Batter Historic Reserve 30 - 45 minutes before the start of the performance. Vehicle access is limited to within 1km of the tunnels, so there is a 15 - 20 minute walk from the farm gate to the tunnels. Make sure you take this into account so you don't miss any of the magic!

Wear walking shoes, something warm, and bring an umbrella if it's raining (we'll also have umbrellas available if you forget or don't have one). It's forecast to be brisk with some rain, so best be prepared!

Learn more about Fortress Stony Batter at www.stonybattertunnels.nz