Entertainment at the Pig & Whistle

LIVE BANDS - LIVE SPORT  The Pig and Whistle has a live band every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. We also have big screens, high definition TV's and the ability to record any game/match or event you want. See our Pig & Whistle facebook page for the latest information on what's happening.

Tim Armstrong Band

Tim Armstrong and his band are the most experienced professional musicians in the Hamilton and Waikato area in New Zealand, they have all been playing professionally since around the age of 15, they know hundreds of songs and can deliver them authentically. Tim is a versatile Musician, he plays Keyboards and is a great Guitarist and vocalist able to cover songs from ACDC, the Beatles right through to Dean Martin and The FooFighters. From ballads to Hard rock! They do it all.

Ultramega OK

Ultramega OK are a 4-piece band. With 4 diverse voices, excellent musicianship and a great range of songs we are always ready to make your night!  They update their repertoire every month to keep it fresh and current. Covering both male and female, old and new songs enabling them to keep everyone happy and dancing all night long.

The Second Sense

The Second Sense are one of the leading cover bands for the Waikato, Bay of Plenty districts. The band formed in mid 2005 as three bands merge to form the new direction, Second Sense. Reid was an original member of the long standing Waikato covers band ‘Boneyard’. Shane dissolved his group ‘The Gotham Set’ and joined. Jed had only recently arrived here in Aotearoa, he was ready in rehearsal with groups and his accolades are too long for this page. Trevor has been in numerous New Zealand bands of the highest caliber.

Helmet In The Bush

Helmet In The Bush are a four piece band for all ages. Playing for over 14 years with over 1000 songs in their repertoire they have also done hundreds of performances at wedding, parties and bars.

Alan Grady, on drums is from the old band ‘Knightshade’ and pumps out awesome beats. Bass player Cat Mangi is known as one of the best in the business. Jared Veldhuizen plays the guitar with his teeth, behind his head and always has the ladies wanting more. Cilla Veldhuizen can sing any song male or female and has won many singing competitions, also awarded Best Female Singer on a TV show (touchdown productions). Fill in bass guitarist Pat Hawkins is known throughout the Bay Of Plenty as a highly skilled bass player.