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: Finn Johansson
Join us after work for a solo set from Finn Johansson at one of Uptown’s newest additions, Puen, a vibrant Thai-Lao restaurant and bar and live music venue!
Fresh from the release of a documentary detailing his latest European tour and hard at work on his next record, catch the much loved, unique and tender songwriter at an exciting and crucial time in his career.
Listen to Finn Johansson on Bandcamp
Listen to Finn Johansson on Spotify
About the venue:
Puen Eatery & Bar is a warm, welcoming Thai-Lao restaurant and bar spot in the heart of Auckland, known for its bold flavours, street-style dishes, and relaxed, social vibe. Puen means friend, and is all about sharing good food, good music, and good times.
Whether you’re coming along to all the gigs in the series, or dropping by after work, come and enjoy the sounds of Uptown!
Explore the rest of the Uptown Local Voices Series this NZ Music Month:
George VILLA at Benedict’s, Thursday 22 May, 12:30pm
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
Plus a special showcase performance at The Corner Store, Thursday 29 May, 5:30pm
