New Zealand Music Month 2022
John's Place, Rialto Arcade, Newmarket, 1971. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 1269-19710522-04. 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. The theme for New Zealand Music Month 2022 is ‘Level Up’ – it’s all about raising awareness and encouraging the exciting new generation of Kiwi musicians who are honing their skills in pubs, bars and clubs around Tāmaki Makaurau. With tours, exhibitions and concerts happening throughout May, and the ever-fascinating collections at Auckland Council Libraries, there are endless ways to support and celebrate our local talent. Heritage Concert Series It’s back! After a brief hiatus, 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 Brahms, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Debussy