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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

Calling all movers, shakers, groovers and music lovers! Celebrate everything that makes Aotearoa special with us this May and jive into a world of musical history. Firmly entrenched in our culture, music plays an integral part in connecting the communities of Aotearoa together and creating a sense of belonging for people from all walks of life. NZ Music Month is not just about celebrating our music, but also the people who make it! We are lucky here in New Zealand to have such a richly diverse repertoire to choose from. So, we've put together a list of ways to help kick-off your celebrations in style! From musical eMagazines to free technical tutorials, delve into the world of music.  Binge-worthy Beamafilms Grab the popcorn and get comfortable, Beamafilm has hundreds of binge-worthy documentaries and movies dedicated to music and the lives of its biggest stars! Whether it's Whitney Houston, Martin Phillips or Bruce Springsteen, watch as stars are born, legacies are made and h