Auckland City of Music

27/06/2025

Our Director, Mark Roach, has stepped down after 8 years at the helm! Mark was instrumental in Auckland gaining its UNESCO designation and achieving international recognition as a music city.
Hōmai pakipaki for his mahi and service, and we wish him all the very best in his future creative endeavours! 👏👏👏
Read the full story on our website - www.aucklandcityofmusic.nz/news

06/06/2025

Auckland Council and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, who own and operate Western Springs Stadium, would like your feedback on options for the venue’s future use.

As a champion for music in the city, Auckland City of Music is advocating for Option 2 which would provide the city with an iconic, world-class concert venue that can be enjoyed by Aucklanders for decades to come.

The online feedback form is brief and simple to complete. Submissions must be made 11.59pm on Sunday 15 June 2025. Please support music by selecting Option 2!
https://tinyurl.com/5n6v8udn

19/05/2025

MusicHelps patron Lorde will sign a copy of her upcoming album 'Virgin' on vinyl + 'Virgin' t-shirt to be auctioned off with all proceeds going towards our charity MusicHelps.

'Virgin' by Lorde will be released 27th June 2025, the lucky winner of this auction will receive the signed vinyl & t-shirt following album release date.

Head to the link below to bid on the auction 👇

To celebrate NZ MUSIC T-SHIRT DAY on Friday 30th May, NZ's very own Lorde will sign a copy of her upcoming album 'Virgin' on vinyl + 'Virgin' t-shirt to be auct...

06/05/2025

Come and celebrate the vibrant and unique heart of Auckland at a Midtown Street Party on the third Thursday of every month.

Midtown has become a little bit Karangahape Road, a little bit Dominion Road, but most of all this neighbourhood has a community vibe all its own.

Midtown is throwing a party in the streets for everyone. Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden retail gems.

You’ll discover a midtown you’ve never experienced before.
More details:
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/02/midtown-street-party/

05/05/2025

The Sounds of the City: How Music Shapes a Thriving Auckland
20 May 2025
Wintergarden at The Civic, Te Civic

What role does music play in shaping a thriving and healthy city?

This NZ Music Month join us for a facilitated panel discussion with leaders from the music industry, where we’ll explore the influential role music can play in shaping our city. From cultural growth and fostering community to energising economies, music is more than just entertainment—it’s a catalyst for cultural, social, and economic development, and a key ingredient in shaping the future of Auckland, a proud UNESCO City of Music.

Drawing on their personal experiences in the local industry, our speakers will reflect on the potential music has to create change and discuss how we can better integrate music into Auckland's planning and growth to build a more connected, creative, and inclusive city.

Join us as we delve into music’s transformative role and discover how Aucklanders can help shape a vibrant, music-enhanced future.

4.45pm: Doors open
5.00pm: Live performance by singer/songwriter TEMA (25 mins)
5.30pm: Discussions begin
7.30pm: Event finishes
https://conversations.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/sounds-city


Register to attend 👇

What role does music play in shaping a thriving and healthy city?This NZ Music Month join us for a facilitated panel discussion with leaders from the music industry, where we’ll explore the influential role music can play in shaping our city.

02/05/2025

NZ Music Month on Karangahape Road
Saturday 3 May, 12 – 6pm

Celebrate NZ Music Month with 19 acts performing live outdoors on three stages spread across the length of Karangahape Road! Featuring Tom Lark, HINA, Edie VC, dān dān, Finn Johansson, Samara Alofa and many more.

Coinciding with the first ever FAM festival — the street will be alive and a very good time is guaranteed.
Auckland Council

02/05/2025

AFROKIN YOUTH FEST
This Saturday 3rd May, 1-4pm - Ellen Mellville Centre, CBD
Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity, music, and culture!

In celebration of NZ Music Month, this event's performance lineup has been thoughtfully curated by Creative Pwele who are all about supporting local artists. This lineup will feature artists of African descent who are bringing a fresh sound to Auckland's music landscape, blending global influences with their own distinct perspectives.

Alongside the music, House of Afi will lead creative activities designed to foster cultural exchange and self-expression. House of Afi is home to art, ritual, adornment and spiritual self-care, with a strong commitment to uplifting creators of African/Afro descent.

Afrokin Youth Fest is part of Africa Month, an arts and culture programme that celebrates the diverse African diaspora communities in Aotearoa in the lead up to Africa Day in May. To stay up to date with the Africa Month programme for 2025, follow Vocal Roots on all social media platforms.

This event is proudly supported by the Auckland Council City Centre Targeted Rate.
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/05/afrokin-youth-fest/

30/04/2025

Auckland City of Music's contribution to the 2025 International Jazz Day Relay is live now! 🎼

Recorded and mixed by John Kim at the Kenneth Myers Centre, University of Auckland. Arranged by Ben Fernandez (piano) and featuring students and tutors: Jenna Aspeling — saxophone, Kathleen Tomacruz- guitar, Mike Booth - trumpet, Nicholas Taylor - bass, Jonathan Tan - trombone and McNeill - drums. Video by Alex Twidle.

Auckland City of Music's contribution to the 2025 Jazz Day Relay. A performance of "3:23 a.m." by Mark Simeon Ferguson. Recorded by musicians from Auckland, ...

30/04/2025

The 2025 International Jazz Day Relay is available now! A montage of 21 UNESCO Creative Cities of Music performing "3:23am”, an original composition by Mark Simeon Brown (Adelaide). The full performance from Auckland will premiere at 10am today.

The 2025 Jazz Day Relay is a collaborative celebration of 21 UNESCO Cities of Music from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The Jazz Day Relay features Adel...

30/04/2025

🎶 Get ready to turn it up this May – it’s New Zealand Music Month and the city centre is where it’s all happening! From free live gigs and morning raves to industry talks and a big Midtown Street Party, there’s something for every music lover. Come join the fun and celebrate local sounds all month long! 🎤
ℹ️ Here's the full programme list: https://tinyurl.com/2szkapw3

23/01/2025

As creatives we can take for granted or miss the value in the many integrated and transferable skills we acquire throughout a career.

These 3-hour Skills Discovery Workshop are a space where our international mentors help you uncover your transferable skills; recognise, appreciate, and value all the skills you have learned and developed; and gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and use that insight to move forward with your creative projects and ideas with renewed confidence and belief.

Delivered in partnership with CLOCK (UK) and SAE Creative Media Institute.

More info - https://www.aucklandcityofmusic.nz/projects/
Don't miss out!

As creatives we can take for granted or miss the value in the many integrated and transferable skills we acquire throughout a career. The 3-hour CLOCK Skills Discovery Workshop is a space where our team of CLOCK mentors help you:

07/01/2025

producerseriesaotearoa has announced that Carmen Rizzo (with engineer Scott Seabright) will be heading to Auckland in February.
Carmen is a two-time GRAMMY-nominated producer, engineer, and artist from Los Angeles, now based in Prague, Czech Republic. His eclectic list of credits includes Seal, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Robbie Robertson, Paul Oakenfold, Dido and many more.

Check the AMPs account for full details on the content and how to apply