Auckland City of Music

Discover the amazing artists, events, and venues that make Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland a UNESCO designated City of Music.

Meet Begonia Chan (Cello) and Jonathan Cohen (Principal Clarinet) from the Auckland Philharmonia. The Auckland Philharmonia is a leading performing arts organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, serving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the country’s largest and most vibrant city, with concerts, events and activities throughout the year.
Meet Te Ohorere Williams, a professional classical soprano who has performed as a soloist with the Auckland Philharmonia, St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Choir and has recently starred in the New Zealand Opera, Opera in Schools tour.
Meet Paige, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, who has won the world over with her honest and heartfelt songs.
Meet Joseph Oti-George (bass) and Shaymen Rameka (drums) from Shepherds Reign, a five piece band from South Auckland. Their unique style of Pacific metal has gained fans around the world, and led to their nomination for the prestigious Taite Music Prize.

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New Zealand Music Month in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Tune in to New Zealand Music Month in Auckland this May! The annual event celebrates the music of Aotearoa and the people who make it. Image credit: Blindspott, by Brad Miller – FromThePit

A Waiata in an Hour

The audience gives Troy the genre and a key lyric. The timer starts, Troy goes to work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for a performing taonga to open the curtains to the writing process.

Albi and The Wolves, The RVMES, Big Sur

Albi & The Wolves are throwing a proper shindig at the Wine Cellar on May 16th. They'll be playing as a four-piece with drummer Hannah De Koster, and joining them on the bill are two incredible acts The RVMES and Big Sur.

Amigo the Devil

Dark folk musician Amigo the Devil blends traditional folk and country with rock and metal to craft a morbidly poetic show.

Ant Tarrant Album Release Show

Ant Tarrant releases his debut album with a funky live show at Ponsonby Social Club. After winning a national music competition in NZ in 2023, Ant's album features 4 NZ artists and a plethora of NZ and international songwriters.

Auckland Live at Lunch

Enjoy a bite to eat in The Civic with a side of live music performed by local legends Julien Dyne (Live), The Leonard Charles Group, and Romi Wrights & The Commotions. Plus, arrive early and be serenaded by Hudge, who will be spinning some sweet Kiwi tunes 30 minutes before and after the live performances.

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Where musician Geneva AM finds inspiration in Auckland

Did you know the award-winning music producer, vocalist and songwriter, Geneva AM, grew up in downtown Auckland? Now based on Waiheke Island, Geneva AM shares some special places around Tāmaki Makaurau that have inspired her songwriting.

The Wintergardens

Growing up, my mother and I would visit The Wintergardens at Auckland Domain often and I love to go here for any occasion, especially in the colder months to reinvigorate my wairua with beautiful colorful flowers, lush greens and tropical plants. For NZ Music Month, I made a site-specific mixtape journey called “Miki Rapu Waiata: Pikipiki featuring each of the Pikipiki collaborators, myself, Samara Alofa, Hawkins, Rewi McLay, Ngāsti and Mara TK.

Maunga Kiekie, Cornwall Park

I owe a lot to this maunga. When I lived close by, I would walk up here almost every morning to watch the sunrise and contemplate my goals. Everytime I reached the peak, I felt closer to the outer limits of what I could achieve, even when I wasn’t sure how or when they were going to happen. My latest single Pikipiki is about overcoming obstacles and I reference that through the metaphor of climbing the highest mountain. “Pikipiki i te maunga teitei, kia mauria te hā” “Climb up the high mountain, bring your breath (lifeforce).”

The ferry to Waiheke

On a work commute, the ferry to and from Waiheke gives me about 40 minutes of writing time each way and I feel like the movement over the water comes through in my music that I have created over the past couple of years. Sometimes if I get a bit of writers block I can walk around the vessel and admire the view outside on the deck.

The Western Motorway Walkway

I went to primary school at Newton Central and grew up with the motorway behind my house. It isn’t a glamorous place by all means but I like the access and familiarity here. It’s a nostalgic space where I can visit anytime - and it’s super useful if you want to go across the central western suburbs all the way into town. I have never taken my bike along the cycleway but maybe one day soon? I’ll probably write a song about it!

Grey Lynn

I just want to shout out my old neighbourhood Grey Lynn. It may have changed a lot over the years but I still love it. My favourite gallery Season just moved to the shops in Surrey Crescent so it’s still a place that harnesses a lot of creative energy. Everything there holds so many memories and I still remember exactly how it used to look. I can see all the houses my friends used to live in too looking so pristine now. Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn Park, ElginSt, Crummer Rd, Foodtown!