Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in the city. Liven up your afternoons with local singer-songwriters and emerging New Zealand bands cropping up across Elliott Street, Wellesley Street, Queen Street and more, supported by the city centre targeted rate.
Friday 23 May 12 – 1:30pm, Queen Street entrance of The Strand Arcade: Harpist Harrison Chau
Harrison’s journey with the harp began in high school, inspired by a brief stint with the traditional Chinese Guzheng and Harrison’s love for the Legend of Zelda series. Growing up, Harrison was also surrounded by the music of Tchaikovsky's ballets, courtesy of Harrison’s father's love for classical music.
Friday 23 May 4 – 6pm, Guitar Gallery, 95 Queen Street: NZ Boutique Music Makers Salon at the Guitar Gallery
The Guitar Gallery, Aotearoa’s premier boutique guitar shop, is renowned for featuring a curated collection of small-batch, artisan Kiwi-built gear—from high-end guitars and effects pedals to hand-wound pickups. They're hosting a special in-person meet-up with these talented builders, complete with product demos, a Q&A session, and more. Swing by their Auckland shop, tucked away on Exchange Lane just off Queen St, and meet the makers behind the gear.
Friday 23 May 4:30 – 6pm outside JB Hi-Fi, 126 Queen Street: Rumpus Machine
Rumpus Machine is a band of teenage brothers and sisters based in Torbay on the North shore of Auckland. They pride themselves in performing top-class covers of the most epic classic rock songs in history from the 50’s to the 90’s – all while writing guitar-based original rock music of their own.