 Throughout May Auckland City Libraries will once again come to life with the sound of music. There is a stunning lineup of FREE live music events at a library near you in celebration of NZ Music Month. From jazz to salon orchestra, hiphop to indie rock and choirs to ukulele, you will find an exciting range of music to entertain you. And while in the library, check out our amazing collection of sheet music and music CDs!
Take out any music item during the month of May and be in to win one of three $100 Marbeck's vouchers!
Find out how to listen and download classical music from the internet at our free Lunchtime Learning sessions held at the Central City Library during NZ Music Month in May. There will also be a hands-on workshop to put what you have learned into practice.
Have you ever wanted to browse the music in the basement? This is your opportunity! Book online or phone (09) 307 7780 to book your visit to the basement.
Check out the Music Managers Forum website for music industry related seminars during Music month.
May 13
Central City Library, first floor
5.30pm to 7.30pm: Browse the music in the basement
A unique opportunity to browse the music in the basement of the Central City Library (phone 307 7780, bookings essential).
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
10.30am to 11.30am: The Ope Jazz Trio
Opeloge Ah Sam and friends perform a selection of exciting jazz numbers.
May 14
Central City Library, ground floor
12pm to 1pm:
Mr Slackjaw (aka Andrew Tolley)
Garage rocker Andrew Tolley, of the Hasselhoff Experiment and Bloody Souls, plays solo.
Glen Innes Community Library
3.30pm to 4.30pm:
DJ Phatman & DJ AGE with the East styles Hip Hop Dancers
Funky hip hop music and dance to groove to.
May 15
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
12.10pm to 1pm:
The Martinu Trio
Tony, Hye-Won and Gillian will perform the beautiful piano trio sonata by Martinu.
Central City Library, first floor
1.30pm to 2pm: Lunchtime learning - “Listening to music online“
A 30 minute presentation giving an overview of the best ways to listen to music online. The talk will cover podcasts, streaming, online radio stations and online music resources at Auckland City Libraries.
May 16
Central City Library, ground floor
12pm to 1pm:
Otice Mace
Singer Songwriter Otis Mace performs his earthy Kiwi classics.
May 17
Central City Library, first floor
10.30am and 2.30pm:
“Listening to music Online” a hands-on workshop
Learn how to access the online Naxos music library listen to podcasts from the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, access the BBC and Radio New Zealand online broadcasts, and watch your favourite orchestras on YouTube.
Central City Library, ground floor
Noon to 1pm:
Aiga Pasifika Hip Hop Poets
Young Pasifikans tell their stories throug rhymes and Pasifika Hip Hop flavours. From the islands of Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands and Maori from Aotearoa. Students from Tagata Pasifika Alternative Education.
Parnell Community Library
11am to 11.30pm:
Split Reeds & Le Vent Dans les Bois (The Wind in the Woods)
These two trio ensembles perform delightful classical woodwind music.
Mt Roskill Community Library
11am:
DJ Definite - Honey & Flow and Amoska
DJ Definite and friends rap and hip hop to their funky groove.
Waiheke Community Library
11am:
Talented youth of Waiheke
Talented young musicians come together to present an exciting programme of contemporary music.
Onehunga Community Library
1pm Canadia
Ashley Hinton performs acoustic indie rock originals
May 18
Central City Library, first floor
2pm to 3.30pm: Browse music in the basement
A unique opportunity to browse the music collection in the basement of the Central City Library. (ph 307 7780, bookings essential)
May 19
Blockhouse Bay Community Library ** CANCELLED**
10.30am to 11.30am:
Opeloge Ah Sam
Opeloge will perform a selection of modern and classical works on keyboard to entertain you.
May 20
Central City Library, first floor
5.30pm to 7.30pm: Browse music in the basement
A unique opportunity to browse the music collection in the basement of the Central City Library. (ph 307 7780, bookings essential)
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
11am to noon:
The LM Quartet
The LM Quartet perform orignal jazz fusion.
May 21
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
12.10pm to 1pm:
Soprano Zoe Stevens and pianist Jeremy Reid
Versatile soprano Zoe Stevens sings a selection of songs from classical to modern musical theatre.
Glen Innes Communtiy Library
10am to 11am:
St Pius Ukulele Group
Come and enjoy the wonderful sound of the Ukulele group from St Pius.
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
3.15pm to 4.15pm:
Anna Dunwoodie (harpist)
Anna will delight with beautiful harp music. Come along and try yourself.
May 22
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
12.10pm to 1pm: Soprano Karuna Kornukova and Tenor Alex Milligan
Karuna and Alex will present a varied programme of classical and light musical favourites.
May 23
Central City Library, ground floor
Noon to 1pm:
Shaft
Shaft will perform their original 60's infused garage pop.
Pt Chevalier Community Library
Noon to 1pm:
Mt Roskill Intermediate School Ukulele Orchestra
Kevin Fogarty leads the wonderful Mt Roskill Intermediate Ukulele Orchestra in some delightful numbers.
Grey Lynn Community Library
4pm to 4.45pm:
The Grey Lynn Ukuladies
Six lovely ladies from Grey Lynn make wonderful music together on their Ukuleles.
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
11am to noon:
Folksong singalong (for adults)
Tamzin and Wendy host you for folksong songalong for adults. Come along for an hour of singing of nostalgic fun.
May 24
Central City Library, ground floor
Noon to 1pm:
Falling Faster
Contemporary guitar duo Falling Faster play original music.
Waiheke Community Library
11am to 11.30am:
“Rattleshack“ (Harry Nicklina & Andy Lewis)
Harry Nicklin and Andy Lewis play original music on guitar & mandolin with a folk blues flavour.
Mt Albert Community Library
2pm:
Talent Quest for talented children
Fantastic young musicians play their stuff in this exciting talent quest.
Pt Chevalier Community Library
2pm to 2.45pm:
Mysterious Roadkill and The Moisties
The young and the old play their favourite and unique sounding Ska.
Onehunga Community Library
11am:
Java Jive and the Royal Oak Intermediate School Choir
Royal Oak Intermediate School band join together as Java Jive followed by the Royal Oak Intermediate Choir singing a delightful programme of choir music.
May 25
Central City Library, first floor
5.30pm to 7.30pm: Browse music in the basement
A unique opportunity to browse the music collection in the basement of the Central City Library. (ph 3077780 Bookings essential)
May 26
Mt Albert Community Library
10.15am: Edendale Primary School students perform a delightful programme of music
May 27
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
11am to noon:
Roger White
Roger White performs a selection of his own folk songs.
1.00pm: Maureen Donnelly
Maureen is a classically trained pianist and singer who, in her time out from her job as a music teacher, enjoys singing a variety of songs including jazz, folk, classical and blues. In recent years she has started writing and performing her own compositions as well.
May 28
Glen Innes Community Library
10am to 11am:
DJ Phatman & DJ AGE with the East styles Hip Hop dancers.
Funky hip hop music and dance to groove to.
May 29
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
12.10pm to 1pm:
Epsom Girls Grammar music students
Music students from Epsom Girls Grammar school present a selection of music to show-case their talent.
May 30
Glen Innes Community Library
11am to noon:
Aitutki Cook Island Musical Group
Aitutaki Cook Island Musical Group perform exciting original Polynesian music.
Grey Lynn Community Library
4pm to 4.45pm: The Lib Chicks
Talented library staff jam together with contemporary favourites.
Blockhouse Bay Community Library
3.15pm to 4.15pm:
Children's Singalong
Tamzin and Wendy host a childrens singalong of childrens favourites/
May 31
Waiheke Community Library
11-11.30am: The Blackpool Boys
Trevor Sommers and Bill Whall play a mixture of Celtic and American bluegrass music and song.
Central City Library, ground floor
Noon to 1pm:
The Roulettes.
From the 'Made In Auckland' collection, three piece group who trade in guitar power-pop littered with very English sounding melodic hooks.
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
2pm to 3.30pm:
Brett's Salon Orchestra
Brett's Salon Orchestra perform a delightful selection of music from the 1920's followed by afternoon tea.
Onehunga Community Library
1pm to 1.45pm:
Mysterious Roadkill and The Moisties
The young and the old play their favourite and unique sounding Ska.
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