Central Otago is the thread that links the quartet and keeps them tethered to each other and the region they love.
Women of Song organiser Gilly Derby, originally from the United Kingdom, comes with her own international performing career having worked with Van Morrison, Gene Pitney and The Hollies as well as every major UK venue.
Closer to home she has appeared in folk festivals all around New Zealand as well as the Queenstown Jazz Festival.
Janie Shaw, who performs as Just Janie, lives in Christchurch but grew up under the Hawkdun Ranges.
Her EP Muse and Musician has exceeded 1million streams and she was recognised as a 2024 Otautahi OMAP artist, which gave her a full day of recording at Saltbox Studios.
As well as two nationwide tours last year with Sig Wilder, Just Janie toured as supporting artist with Adam Hattaway and the Haunters as well as Tess Liautaud.
Nia du Plessis might be more recognised as Nia Isabella from her performances at the Omakau and Wanaka A&P shows, Wanaka Rodeo and local bars and restaurants.
Writing her own music she offers a mix from upbeat country anthems to raw heartbreak ballads.
Amy Storry McNally moved to New Zealand from Canada and has performed everywhere from the Winnipeg Folk Festival to the Clyde Wine and Food Festival.
She managed a blues lounge in Alexandra, in 2006 and has played yard concerts and musical soirees.
Janie said she opened with Gilly during her Wayward Diva tour and she was wonderful to work with.
The four will perform Women of Song at the Ophir Peace Memorial Hall with doors opening at 7pm.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
