Kiwi music

Contemporary Kiwi music is a key focus of the Library’s collection. 

As well as standards by internationally known bands such as Crowded House, The Datsuns or Evermore, we have local artists Hellborne and Grayson Gilmour (or even the library’s own Bing Turkby and Venus Vulture), as well as some local compilations like Organic Sounds from the Swamp. 

We also have a range of traditional Kiwi music, including Maori songs and pioneer folk music, as well as a range of classical music by renowned New Zealanders such as Jack Body and Douglas Lilburn. 

Links

Have a look at the links below to find out more about what's happening nationwide:

Muzic.net.nz
http://www.muzic.net.nz/
Great for learning about kiwi bands, and also venues nationwide (handy for touring!)

NZ Musician
http://www.nzmusician.co.nz
The online version of the Kiwi musician's must-have resource

Punk As
http://www.punkas.com/
Not just punk! All sorts of news about awesome bands.

Creative Sounds
http://www.creativesounds.org.nz/
Heart of the local music community. The Stomach has cheap practice rooms, venue hire, and on this site you'll be able to find out more about the fantastic Swampfest annual music festival too.

Sounz
http://www.sounz.org.nz/
The Centre for New Zealand music. This site is a great resource featuring  New Zealand composers.