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New Zealand Music Month 2013
New Zealand Music Month 2013
It's the first day of May – that means NZ Music Month 2013begins. Thirty-one days of music across our clubs, libraries, airwaves, screens of all sizes, schools, parks, and theaters starts today.
NZ Music Month Manager Simon Woods says "There is a wonderful array of music events across the country this May, celebrating our music and our music makers. After all, NZ Music Month is a cultural celebration."
Celebrations are kicking off in both islands today. At noon on the steps of the Auckland Central Library, Hon Nikki Kaye will officially launch the event, followed by students from the East Tamaki School Ukulele Band and Sistema Aotearoa players performing, including their version of the single 'Come On Home' by Titanium – who will also be in attendance.
Additionally performing is Waimarie Smith with her Hook, Line & Singalong winning song 'Paradise'.
From 7:00pm at
the Christchurch Central Library, the Christchurch City
Council are hosting a free show to launch their programme of
events. The Eastern, just home from their Australian
tour, perform alongside Katie
Thompson andLuckless.
There are other events up and down
the country – check out your favourite radio station, gig
guide and local papers for news about what is happening in
your
area.
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