This is a special opportunity to meet the Kobi and hear him speak about the tradition of modern European goldsmithing, and how he came to this country and built upon this inheritance to make works that are of this particular place and time.

 

This floor talk is in conjunction with the exhibition LINEAGE - 130 Years of Bosshard Jewellery. LINEAGE is a carefully chronicled examination of the professional heritage of Kobi (Jakob) Bosshard. It shows some of his own works as well as works from his father Heinrich Bosshard and his grandfather Jakob Bosshard. Photographs, drawings and memorabilia illustrate and document the jewellery-making tradition of this family over the last 130 years. 

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Admission free - All welcome.

We are delighted to welcome the Nairobi Trio back to Gore in October as part of their 2025 New Zealand tour. Familiar to Gore audiences, having played to packed houses on many occasions, the Nairobi Trio will take you on a musical journey, in a show packed with some real gems. Their performance is contagious, expressive and much of it improvised, all featuring the distinctive sound and delivery which is the hallmark of the group.

 

Described as New Zealand's favourite ‘Jazz Entertainers’, the Nairobi Trio has thirty five years touring experience across the globe, playing in all manner of settings – Vineyards, Village halls, Theatres and Festivals – you name it, they’ve played it – from Raffles Hotel in Singapore, Festival stages in the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy and France and throughout Australasia and the Pacific.​ Always playing to the crowd, the Nairobi Trio showcase skilfully crafted original material, reimagined standards and popular tunes delivered in a dynamic and engaging live show. Nairobi Trio are: Richard Adams (violin/vocals), John Quigley (guitar/vocals) and Aaron Coddel (bass/vocals). You won’t want to miss this show!

 

Book Tickets at the Gallery (strictly limited):
General Admission $40 / Members $35 / Students $10​

Shades of Shakti are an intercultural group of musicians bridging the gap between traditional Indian music, classical music and jazz. Their performance mesmerises audiences through the intricacy of the musical interplay, the propulsive energy of their melodies, the excitement of their rhythms, and the overall interconnectedness of all the performers on stage. The collaboration seeks to bring communities together and celebrate human diversity through music. Their concerts present an impressive repertoire of original compositions, traditional Indian Ragas, and music from Ravi Shankar's legendary "East Meets West" album, and also quintessential works from John McLaughlin's Grammy Award-winning "Shakti", from which the group drew initial inspiration. Shades of Shakti are; Justin Firefly Clarke (NZ), Basant Madhur (India), Tristan Carter (NZ) and Thomas Friggens (NZ).

 

"A truly astounding masterclass in the art of musical fusion" - Rob Harbers (Ambient Blog) 

 

“The ultimate blend of authenticity and virtuosity. Their musicianship is second to none - an eclectic mix of acoustic instruments.” - Chris Gee (Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties, Anika Moa) 

 

“Bringing together musical influences from different sides of the world to create something fresh and unique and reinforce the notion that music knows no borders... One of those rare ensembles that transcend into the sonic stratosphere” - Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) 

 

Book Tickets at the Gallery: General Admission $40 / Members $35 / Students $10​