New Zealand Music Month 2008
Christchurch City Libraries celebrates New Zealand Music Month during May. We have a wide range of free music events, heaps of great music resources, and we're also presenting the Acoustic Stage at CHARTFEST on 23 May, supporting local music and musicians.
See our weekly edition for more details of how we're celebrating NZ Music Month this year. Ready for Music Month, we've also launched NAXOS, which gives library members free access to thousands of streaming music tracks online, including classical, world, jazz, folk and contemporary music.
Win
You can also take part in our promotion to win an Apple iPod Touch 32GB valued at $749 RRP. There are two ways to be in to win:
- Give us your opinion about music at the library by completing our short web survey. All completed entries go in the draw.
- Borrow 3 Music CDs and get the 4th free. Pick up a loyalty card from any of our libraries, or print one here and we'll give you a bonus stamp, so you only need to borrow 2 to get 1 free.
About NZ Music Month
New Zealand Music Month was first celebrated in 2001. In that May, only 6% of album sales for the month were by New Zealand acts. Aiming to boost homegrown music, the initiative gave NZ media a chance to showcase local talent. After five years, homegrown acts made up 29% of albums sold, and there was similar increase in radio airplay. In the last couple of years, the month has started to become a truly national celebration, with the public encouraged to show their support through attending events, buying music and wearing the T-shirt.
NZ Music Month is a partnership between the NZ Music Commission and a number of other organisations including songwriters' association APRA, Independent Music NZ, NZ On Air, the Radio Broadcasters Association and the Recording Industry Association of NZ. Christchurch City Libraries has supported the initiative for several years.
2008 Events
All May 2008: Piano
Linwood Library will have a piano in the library for the whole of New Zealand Music Month. Vistors who can play are welcome to do so at any time.
- All month at Linwood Library
1 May 2008: Open Music Lab
Use your imagination to create an original piece of music using Super Duper Music Looper. Bring your own disc or USB to save your masterpieces for use at home.
- 1 May 2008, 1:00pm - 3:30pm at Waitikiri Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings required: phone 941 7923
- This course is for 6 - 15 year olds
1 May 2008: Open Music Lab
Use your imagination to create an original piece of music using Super Duper Music Looper. Bring your own disc or USB to save your masterpieces for use at home.
- 1 May 2008, 1:00pm - 1:30pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings required: phone 941 7923
- This course is for 6 - 15 year olds
1 May 2008: Open Music Lab
Use your imagination to create an original piece of music using Super Duper Music Looper. Bring your own disc or USB to save your masterpieces for use at home.
- 1 May 2008, 9:30am - 12:00 pm at South Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings required: phone 941 7923
- This course is for 6 - 15 year olds
3 May 2008: Jon Hooker and Hugh Campbell
Popular local duo play blues acoustic guitar duets.
- 3 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Shirley Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Hugh Campbell
3 May 2008: Peacock Street
Jazz, funk and bebop.
- 3 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Parklands Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
3 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's principal harpist.
- 3 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Hornby Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
3 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- 3 May 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm at Linwood Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
3 May 2008: Kathy Quan and Ming Hamilton
Traditional Chinese music with the guzheng and the erhu.
Performances on Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May from 1 - 2pm in the Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton Library.
- 3 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
3 May 2008: Greg Malcolm
Simultaneously played multiple guitar performance.
- 3 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at South Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Greg Malcolm
4 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's principal harpist.
- 4 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Thursday 8 May 2008: Peacock Street
Jazz, funk and bebop.
- 8 May 2008, 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Shirley Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Parklands Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Restoration
Urban R & B Hip Hop artists.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Hornby Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Sophia Bidwell and Jeremy Brownbrooke
Irish / folk.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Carmel Courtney
Saxophone, vocals and guitar.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm at Linwood Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Kathy Quan and Ming Hamilton
Traditional Chinese music with the guzheng and the erhu.
Performances on Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May from 1 - 2pm in the Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton Library.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's princpal harpist.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at South Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 10 May 2008: Jon Hooker and Hugh Campbell
Popular local duo play blues acoustic guitar duets.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Fendalton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Hugh Campbell
Saturday 10 May 2008: Carmel Courtney
Saxophone, vocals and guitar.
- Saturday 10 May 2008, 2:30pm - 3:30pm at New Brighton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Sunday 11 May 2008: Jennine Bailey
Acclaimed jazz vocalist known for her fresh and original interpretations
- 11 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Jennine Bailey
Monday 12 May 2008: Papanui High School
String Ensemble.
- 12 May 2008, 1:00pm - 1:30pm at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Wednesday 14 May 2008: Papanui High School
Kapahaka Group Performance.
- 14 May 2008, 1:00pm - 1:30pm at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Friday 16 May 2008: Papanui High School
Guitar Ensemble.
- 16 May 2008, 1:00pm - 1:30pm at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- 17 May 2008, 10:30am - 11:30am at Hornby Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's principal harpist.
- 17 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Fendalton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Jack Hooker
Acoustic Jazz Guitar.
- 17 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Parklands Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Sophia Bidwell and Jeremy Brownbrooke
Irish / folk.
- 17 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Shirley Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Roger Gillett
Piano performance.
- 17 May 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm at Linwood Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Kathy Quan and Ming Hamilton
Traditional Chinese music with the guzheng and the erhu.
Performances on Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May from 1 - 2pm in the Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton Library.
- 17 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 17 May 2008: Jon Hooker and Hugh Campbell
Popular local duo play blues acoustic guitar duets.
- 17 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at South Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Hugh Campbell
Sunday 18 May 2008: Stu Buchanan
Jazz trio.
- 18 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Sunday 18 May 2008: Scarlett Senoritas that Smoulder in the Night
Spanish, Gypsy, Kiezmer, Eastern European music
- 18 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at New Brighton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Tuesday 20 May 2008: Super Duper Music Looper
Use your imagination to create an original piece of music using Super Duper Music Looper. Bring your own disc or USB to save your masterpieces for use at home. For families, including grandparents and children over 6 years.
- 20 May 2008, 6:30pm - 7:30pm at South Learning Centre Library
- Event cost $5 per family, bookings required: phone 941 7923
Wednesday 21 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's principal harpist.
- 21 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Shirley Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Thursday 22 May 2008: St Andrews College
Orchestra.
- 22 May 2008, 1:30pm - 2:00pm at Fendalton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: See how easy music-making can be - for 11-16 year olds
Audacity software is a fun, easy way to quickly learn the basics of music-making and recording. It's a fun way to create music. Using music samples called "loops" as building blocks, you can mix and match hundreds of sounds and effects to create your own songs. This course is also being run on Sunday 25 May 10.30am - 2.30pm.
- 24 May 2008, 10:30am - 2:30pm at South Learning Centre Library
- Event cost $10 per person, bookings required: phone 941 7923
Saturday 24 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- 24 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Parklands Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: Helen Webby
Classical performance from Christchurch's principal harpist.
- 24 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Sumner Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: Sophia Bidwell and Jeremy Brownbrooke
Irish / folk.
- 24 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Fendalton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: Jon Hooker and Hugh Campbell
Popular local duo play blues acousitc guitar duets
- 24 May 2008, 11:30am - 12:30am at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Hugh Campbell
Saturday 24 May 2008: Linwood College
Kapahaka performance.
- 24 May 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm at Linwood Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: Kathy Quan and Ming Hamilton
Traditional Chinese music with the guzheng and the erhu.
Performances on Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May from 1 - 2pm in the Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton Library.
- 24 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 24 May 2008: Carmel Courtney
Saxophone, vocals and guitar.
- 24 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at South Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Sunday 25 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- 25 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Sunday 25 May 2008: Willie McArthur
From Celtic rock to traditional Irish and Scottish ballads.
- 25 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at New Brighton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Monday 26 May 2008: Riccarton High School
Riccarton High School Performers at Upper Riccarton Library on Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 May.
- 26 May 2008, 12:15am - 1:00pm at Upper Riccarton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Thursday 29 May 2008: Papanui High School
Chorale.
- 29 May 2008, 1:00pm - 1:30pm at Papanui Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: James Wilkinson
Contemporary acoustic guitar.
- 31 May 2008, 10:30am - 11:30am at Hornby Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: Cathy Irons and Clair Shatford
Violin for Two, from your favourite classics to American fiddle. Both Cathy and Clair are members of the Christchurch Symphony. They will perform works by Bach, Bartok and also nursery rhymes especially for children.
- 31 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Bishopdale Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: Carmel Courtney
Saxophone, vocals and guitar.
- 31 May 2008, 11:00am - 12:00 pm at Fendalton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: Jon Hooker and Hugh Campbell
Popular local duo play blues acoustic guitar duets.
- 31 May 2008, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm at Linwood Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
- Profile: Hugh Campbell
Saturday 31 May 2008: Kathy Quan and Ming Hamilton
Traditional Chinese music with the guzheng and the erhu.
Performances on Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 May from 1 - 2pm in the Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton Library.
- 31 May 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Upper Riccarton Learning Centre Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: Peacock Street
Jazz, funk and bebop.
- 31 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at New Brighton Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
Saturday 31 May 2008: Lizzie Cook
Vocalist.
- 31 May 2008, 2:00pm - 3:00pm at Central Library
- Event is FREE, bookings not required
