Uptown is full of musical people – home to iconic venues, recording studios and a thriving community of creatives. This May, in celebration of NZ Music Month, we present the Uptown Local Voices Series – a series of free, spontaneous pop-up gigs bringing live music to unexpected spots across the neighbourhood!
Discover the sound of Uptown at our series of performances, popping up in local cafés, community spaces and venues.
Performing Live: Eliette’s Music Academy
Join us at Brother’s Beer for a special showcase from Eliette’s Music Academy as they mark their 10th year!
EMA has spent the past decade delivering contemporary, play-based music education to students of all ages. From their beginning in Albany Village, the academy expanded to Uptown in 2022 and opened a third location at Botany Town Centre in May this year!
With over 1,000 students attending lessons each week, performance is at the heart of EMA’s teaching goals.
Join us for this live showcase featuring a selection of student performers sharing their talent with the Uptown community – a fantastic chance to hear the future of NZ Music.
About the venue:
Dog friendly and family friendly, Brothers Beer Juke Joint is a community hub where everyone is welcome – whether you're stopping by for a quick pint, settling in for a long lunch, or hosting a private event. With its laid-back atmosphere, warm hospitality, great food, and exceptional beer straight from the source, Juke Joint is a must-visit for craft beer lovers and locals alike.
Whether you’re coming along to all the gigs in the series, or grabbing an after work drink, come and enjoy the sounds of Uptown!
Explore the rest of the Uptown Local Voices Series this NZ Music Month:
Eliette’s Music Academy at Brother’s, Friday 23 May, 5:30pm
Sanguine (Noa Records) at Coffee Pen, Saturday 24 May, 11:00am
Jenni Smith at The Good Home Mt Eden, Sunday 25 May, 3:00pm
Finn Johansson at Puen Eatery & Bar, Wednesday 28 May, 5:30pm
Plus a special showcase performance at The Corner Store, Thursday 29 May, 5:30pm
