Ash Grunwald & Daniel Champagne at Whanganui War Memorial Centre

Schedule

Thu Aug 13 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Whanganui War Memorial Centre | Wanganui, MW

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Two of Australia’s finest — Ash Grunwald, the premier bluesman, and Daniel Champagne, the young virtuoso — join forces for one night only. Don’t miss this explosive evening of world-class live music.
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Ash Grunwald has spent decades redefining contemporary blues in Australia — fusing gritty slide-guitar, soulful vocals and groove-laced rhythms. His shows are known for their raw energy and emotional depth, making each performance both powerful and intimate.
“A blues modernist, pushing the genre’s boundaries" — Rolling Stone Magazine
“One of the most important voices in Australian music" — Rhythms Magazine
Daniel Champagne has earned international acclaim as a standout acoustic guitarist — blending roots, folk and blues into a style that feels both timeless and fresh. His solo performances deliver astonishing guitar virtuosity and heartfelt songwriting, capturing audiences with a presence that feels much larger than one man and a guitar.
“The finest guitar player of this generation” — Acoustic Guitar Magazine, USA
“The word prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills, he coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws” — The Calgary Herald, CANADA

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Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Queens Park, Watt Street,Wanganui, New Zealand

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