Puoro o Pōneke - Wellington Music
This page honours Wellington's musical history, providing access to our CD collection and acting as a hub for local bands and musicians sharing their music digitally.
From the Wellington Orchestra Society in 1879 to today's ‘Homegrown’ festival, music has shaped the city’s cultural landscape. The sound of Wellington blends roots rock, jazz, reggae, and diverse influences, creating a collective scene where musicians collaborate across genres. Explore the vibrant, evolving story of Wellington’s music.
Wellington Music: music@wcl.govt.nz
Recent posts
See allNew releases and exclusive interviews with the Wellington musicians who make our city’s music scene vibrant and diverse.
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Musician Interview: Lake South
Lake South talks to us about his new album 'We lived our lives on top of this'. -
Wellington Music: Feature Interview - In The Shallows
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NZMM Interview: Burn My Shadow & ‘Burn My Records’ label
Read our interview with Pōneke band, Burn My Shadow, who also run the ‘Burn My Records' label.
Recent stories
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - Don and The Divorcees
- Wellington Music: New E.P - Charlotte Yates
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - Adult Friends
- Local Wellington composer, producer and ethnomusicologist David Parsons: 1944-2025
- Musician Interview: Emily Clemett and Christian Muñoz from Ska Pai
- Musician Interview: David Long
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note/New E.P - Halycon Drift
Music Equipment
Need a PA system or recording equipment? Explore our Music Equipment collection.
Related pages
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Portable CD Players
Borrow portable CD players to enjoy your favorite music on-the-go. -
Recent music stories
Stay updated on fresh music arrivals, album highlights, and recommendations from a variety of genres in our collection.