It’s New Zealand Music Month we’ve planned a few community performances at the Johnsonville, Tawa and Te Awe Libraries to help celebrate local music — find links to each event on Facebook below. Nau mai rā tātou katoa – everybody is welcome!
Community Performances at Te Awe Library
Tāmira Pūoro – Saturday, 11 May 2024, 3 – 4pm
For New Zealand Music Month Te Awe Library will be hosting a special performance by Tāmira Pūoro, featuring the taonga pūoro and vocals of Ruby Solly, alongside Orchestra Wellington’s principal harpist, Michelle Velvin.
Community Performances at Tawa Library
Testore Jazz Trio – Saturday, 4 May 2024, 11 – 11:30am
Testore Trio is a jazz trio that also likes to squeeze a few Neapolitan (Italian) tunes into its repertoire to mix things up a little. The line-up is Richard Prowse – violin, Daryl Prowse – guitar and George Prowse – six string bass.
Prog Folk with Patrick and Bradley – Saturday, 11 May 2024, 11 – 11:30am
Hear a combo of original numbers and covers of eclectic folk/prog tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s as well as some originals. Featuring acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, flute and voice.
Gemma Nash and Marianne Wren Duo – Saturday, 18 May 2024, 11 – 11:30am
Enjoy a musical conversation between Gemma and Marianne as they swap seamlessly between instruments and harmonies. Expect to hear some fun and lilting covers of great female artists interspersed with original material.
Tiffany Baker Plays Harp – Saturday, 25 May 2024, 11 – 11:30am
Tiffany Baker is an accomplished harpist who performs and teaches throughout the Wellington region. She’s passionate about demystifying the harp by offering hands-on harp sessions and community performances.
Expect to hear a variety of pieces on a variety of harps! Everything from classical and Celtic, to folk and modern.
Community Performances at Johnsonville Library
Tūhura HIVE Recording Studio Open Day – Friday, 17 May 2024, 10am – 4pm
Ever wonder how a fully functional recording studio works? Enjoy a tour of the equipment and instruments that make up the Tūhura HIVE recording studio. No appointment necessary. Just come to the HIVE Makerspace at the Johnsonville Library between 10am and 4pm and a staff member will show you around.
Ukulele Jam! – Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2 – 3pm
Join library staff for a musical jam, learn some chords, sing some songs, and unleash the inner muso! Ukuleles are provided, but if you have your own, you are welcome to bring it to this session. Registration essential, numbers are limited.
Tiffany Baker Plays Harp – Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 3:30 – 4pm
Tiffany Baker is an accomplished harpist who performs and teaches throughout the Wellington region. She’s passionate about demystifying the harp by offering hands-on harp sessions and community performances.
Expect to hear a variety of pieces on a variety of harps! Everything from classical and Celtic, to folk and modern.
Accordion Magic with Xinxin – Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 3:30 – 4pm
Join us on the library terraces to hear library specialist, Xinxin, play a variety of songs and ballads from around the world on the piano accordion.
