New Zealand Music Month 2024
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Back in 2017, UNESCO recognised the long, rich musical history of Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland by designating it as a City of Music. The future of our local music scene is just as bright.
Skip forward to May 2024, and it's time to celebrate the rich sounds of Aotearoa with New Zealand Music Month at Auckland Libraries! This year's theme, Amplifying Aotearoa | Paorotia Aotearoa, puts the spotlight on everyone who makes our music scene sing - from rising stars to dedicated fans.
Dust off your instruments and explore our extensive collection of sheet music, featuring iconic Kiwi artists and timeless classics. Dive deeper with music documentaries and biographies available through our library resources.
Throughout May, we're hosting a series of special events. Experience heritage concerts showcasing local legends and aspiring newcomers, plus exciting opportunities to discover new local acts.
Crank up the volume, explore the sounds of our nation, and join us for a month of musical celebration!
Movies and documentaries about Aotearoa’s musical history on Beamafilm
From documentaries on seminal New Zealand punk bands to films featuring Aotearoa’s biggest stars and most iconic songs, Beamafilm is the perfect way to celebrate our musical heritage.
You can access Beamafilm’s curated collection of music-themed movies, documentaries and TV series for free if you have a library card.
From documentaries on seminal New Zealand punk bands to films featuring Aotearoa’s biggest stars and most iconic songs, Beamafilm is the perfect way to celebrate our musical heritage.
You can access Beamafilm’s curated collection of music-themed movies, documentaries and TV series for free if you have a library card.
Heritage Concert Series
Kaha Trio - Madeline Xiao, Piano; Lorna Zhang, Violin; Damon Herlihy-O’Brien, Cello.
It’s back! Throughout May, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library is putting the band back together for the Heritage Concert Series.
A supremely talented line-up of local musicians will be performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and more as they take us on a musical journey.
Spaces are limited! Due to the popularity of these music events, we recommend booking your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Kaha Trio: Invierno
- Thursday 2 May – 12.10pm - 1pm
In collaboration with the Auckland Philharmonia’s Aspiring Musicians Programme, Madeline Xiao (piano), Lorna Zhang (violin) and Damon Herlihy-O’Brien (cello) come together as the Kaha Trio to perform Invierno (Winter), a programme including much-loved works by J.S Bach, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven.
Harmony across ages: Shostakovich & Dvorak’s evocative piano quintets
- Thursday 16 May – 12.10pm - 1pm
The Mātātā Quintet join forces to present two monumental chamber works that encapsulate the distinct voices of their respective composers.
Margaret Wegener: A Musical Life & Legacy
- Thursday 30 May – 12.10pm - 1pm
Up-and-coming Auckland Philharmonia musicians join local talents to perform works by Margaret Wegener, a treasured New Zealand composer who lived a remarkable 100 years (1920-2020). The concert will showcase a selection of Margaret's beautiful instrumental and vocal compositions.
Libraries Podcast: NZ Music Month Playlist
Our knowledgeable librarians are passionate about many topics and are not shy to talk about them! Dive into New Zealand's rich musical heritage with our special playlist of musical podcast episodes compiled in celebration of New Zealand Music Month 2024.
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