The Forge are a six piece Golden Bay band who play mostly 70s and 80s dance songs, plus some soul stirring and rather dancey originals.
With decades of music between them, they love rocking out a classic Fleetwood song or John Farnham anthem one moment, while throwing in a dancey original about clean water or the black huia minutes later.
They are led by singer/songwriter Charlotte Squire who has two albums out, has played all over New Zealand and has had radio play for some of her songs.
Also bringing incredible talent and experience to The Forge are: Brian Smith on lead guitar, Mark Stillwell on sax and flute, Richard Gall on drums, Flyde on bass and Beryl on keys and percussion.
The Forge bring passion for music, humour and awesome rhythm to their music. They love getting people dancing (and whooping, that’s always good).
“Local Golden Bay band The Forge deliver heartfelt originals and solid versions of a varied mix of covers. Great to watch, a pleasure to hear and hard not to dance to”.
Andrew, Mussel Inn.
“So awesome to have you guys here. The crowd loved you.”
Renee, Collingwood Tavern.
The Forge cover ‘Ironic’ by Alanis Morissette at Tākaka Village Green, June 2023.
Click to watch The Forge rocking out ‘I will Wait’ by Mumford and Sons Click on the image to watch their cover of ‘Perfect’
Recent events 🎶
October 5 – The Forge play a stadium gig at the Collingwood Tavern (Tinky’s)
June 21 – The Forge play winter solstice show at the Dangerous Kitchen
July 6 – The Forge play Golden Bay Light Fest
May – The Forge played Mussel Inn with Itchy and Scratchy
May – The Forge play Central Tākaka Twilight Fair
March 22 – The Forge play Collingwood Tavern
March – The Forge play Harvest Festival
Feb 9 – The Forge play Molly Bs
Jan 26 – The Forge play at the Mussel Inn, Summer Fest
July 1 – The Forge play at the Dangerous Kitchen, Tākaka for the Golden Bay Light Festival
June 10 – The Forge play at the Dangerous
June 3 – The Forge play lunch time show Tākaka Village Green
May 26 2023 – The Forge played at the Twilight Fair, Tākaka.
April 1 2023 – The Forge teamed up with band Itchy and Scratchy to play at The Mussel Inn, Onekaka, Golden Bay – Event info here.
March 24 2023 – The Forge played at the Harvest Festival, Golden Bay.
Charlotte Squire 