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Lazy FiftyLazy Fifty are a powerhouse rock-blues trio from New Zealand whose sound channels the gritty energy of 70s British rock, fused with thought-provoking lyrics, driving rhythms, and standout guitar work. With a style that’s raw, melodic, and unapologetically Kiwi, the band has built a reputation for dynamic live performances and a loyal following at home and abroad.
Well-established festival favourites in New Zealand, Lazy Fifty have headlined major events including the inaugural NZ Blues and BBQ Festival and the Harley Owners Group National Convention. Their resume also includes standout appearances at iconic gatherings such as Rhythm and Vines (NZ’s biggest music festival), Bay of Islands Blues Festival, Rotorua Blues Festival, Blues and Roots Festival, Gisborne Wine and Food Festival, and Harbour The Beat.
In late 2024, Lazy Fifty expanded their global reach with a tour through Asia en route to Europe, making waves at India’s largest indie music festival, the IIMF in Kerala. The tour marked their debut on the international circuit, introducing their distinctive blend of Kiwi rock to new audiences.
May 2025 saw the band’s first European festival appearances, rocking stages at Breaking Bands Festival in England and Oppdal Rock Festival in Norway.
Lazy Fifty has released four studio albums. Their latest, The Good, The Bad and The Lazy (an EP), dropped in May 2025 and marks their second collaboration with acclaimed producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Bullet for My Valentine, Super Furry Animals). Recorded at Auckland’s Roundhead Studios—owned by Neil Finn (Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac)—the record captures the band at the height of their creative powers.
With a sound rooted in classic rock tradition but unmistakably modern, Lazy Fifty continue to push boundaries while staying true to the spirit of raw, honest rock ‘n’ roll
The Greig Hall
The Greig Hall was given to the local community by David Greig, whose family business was a chain of supermarkets, in memory of his wife, Hannah Susan, and her work for young people. The Hall opened in 1958 but with a design more reminiscent of the 1930s. The Hall became a base for a wide variety of community groups and activities.
A more utilitarian Sports Hall was later constructed on an adjacent site. The community reacted with alarm when, in 2010, it was suggested that the Sports Hall be made multipurpose and the original Greig Hall be demolished to make way for houses. The planning application was refused but it would be another 10 years before the community’s positive vision for the Hall, supported by the Friends of the Greig, was given its opportunity. The site was acquired by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, the Hall leased to Alcester Town Council and, after extensive refurbishment involving hundreds of people, the management of the Hall was passed in 2023 to The Greig Hall CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation).
The new charity is fully committed to the renaissance of the Hall as a Community Hub with readily accessible arts, music and entertainment, again provided by a wide range of community focussed organisations. The Hall serves the interests of a recently expanded Alcester population in excess of 8000, as well as numerous surrounding villages. This allows for both general and specialist interests to be fostered. The warm reception to the initial reopening events has been hugely encouraging. New generations of Alcestrians are catching up with all the possibilities that the refurbished Greig Hall offers.
The Greig Hall was given to the local community by David Greig, whose family business was a chain of supermarkets, in memory of his wife, Hannah Susan, and her work for young people. The Hall opened in 1958 but with a design more reminiscent of the 1930s. The Hall became a base for a wide variety of community groups and activities.A more utilitarian Sports Hall was later constructed on an adjacent site. The community reacted with alarm when, in 2010, it was suggested that the Sports Hall be made multipurpose and the original Greig Hall be demolished to make way for houses. The planning application was refused but it would be another 10 years before the community’s positive vision for the Hall, supported by the Friends of the Greig, was given its opportunity. The site was acquired by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, the Hall leased to Alcester Town Council and, after extensive refurbishment involving hundreds of people, the management of the Hall was passed in 2023 to The Greig Hall CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation).
The new charity is fully committed to the renaissance of the Hall as a Community Hub with readily accessible arts, music and entertainment, again provided by a wide range of community focussed organisations. The Hall serves the interests of a recently expanded Alcester population in excess of 8000, as well as numerous surrounding villages. This allows for both general and specialist interests to be fostered. The warm reception to the initial reopening events has been hugely encouraging. New generations of Alcestrians are catching up with all the possibilities that the refurbished Greig Hall offers.