Live Music
The Big Day Out is going on right now and that prompted me to ask if there is much of a live music scene in NZ? If I'm ever going to persuade my kids, at least the possibility of occasional gigs might help.
I looks for Auckland spots but couldn't find much, except Jazz (not that jazz is bad, but it's not my kids' scene). One popular venue (The Temple) closed down a year or two ago, following the smoking ban. So, is there a good site for finding this information? I've been told that cafes and some music stores often have leaflets about local events but can I find out from the UK? |
Re: Live Music
[QUOTE=sofistek]I looks for Auckland spots but couldn't find much, except Jazz (not that jazz is bad, but it's not my kids' scene). One popular venue (The Temple) closed down a year or two ago, following the smoking ban.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……… Good news for me mate. My personal take (as music is a personal taste) is bring on the jazz; I can handle that as it generally HAS music content. We live in SA (on our way to NZ soon) and we have what I term “noise pollution hereâ€? as a lot of airheads think it is being cool to blast you with BOOM –SKA (my own name for most of the senseless genres) at db ear-hurt levels as well as bass that rattles your fillings tend to get upset if you ask (shouting over the noise) to turn the racket down. I really can listen to any music as long as it’s good BUT that stuff gets to me. I often ask stores if they are playing that junk to turn it down or I will leave their store as mostly the volume levels are way above comfortable (unless in rave club). So for me mate the big day out is when I get on a plane outta here where I find (work in the business) that most people only listen to that junk because the think it’s in fashion. If you’re in music publications it could be interesting to do a survey on what kinda music gives the correct mood for shoppers and what irritates them. Blah blah blah …………………� �€¦â€¦â€¦. Campbells. Cheers. |
Re: Live Music
Originally Posted by sofistek
The Big Day Out is going on right now and that prompted me to ask if there is much of a live music scene in NZ? If I'm ever going to persuade my kids, at least the possibility of occasional gigs might help.
I looks for Auckland spots but couldn't find much, except Jazz (not that jazz is bad, but it's not my kids' scene). One popular venue (The Temple) closed down a year or two ago, following the smoking ban. So, is there a good site for finding this information? I've been told that cafes and some music stores often have leaflets about local events but can I find out from the UK? |
Re: Live Music
There is a vibrant music scene in NZ (speaking as a Kiwi and a muso).
Try this: http://www.fmrecords.co.nz/links.cfm Yours kids will love it! We have Jazz too (that's more my speed!) |
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Originally Posted by kiwijetpilot
There is a vibrant music scene in NZ (speaking as a Kiwi and a muso).
Try this: http://www.fmrecords.co.nz/links.cfm Yours kids will love it! We have Jazz too (that's more my speed!) Now you're talking, JAZZ. What you play there dude? I run a production Co & have a studio. I am working on my own album which I write & use session pro's for the various parts and want to get some vocals for some of the tracks which will happen that side. You a pro muso or pro pilot ? Looking forward to checkin-out the music scene there. Cheers Campbell. |
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Good. What about bands like Razorlight, Morrissy, Libertines and my son's favourite- Babyshambles. Has anyone out there ever heard of these bands?? About the jet pilot- if you are one I need to talk to you as my husband needs info re flying for a career in NZ (military or commercial)
Originally Posted by kiwijetpilot
There is a vibrant music scene in NZ (speaking as a Kiwi and a muso).
Try this: http://www.fmrecords.co.nz/links.cfm Yours kids will love it! We have Jazz too (that's more my speed!) |
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You a pro muso or pro pilot ? I play bass and six-string guitars. Not all that well these days, but I enjoy myself. In years gone by, when I was single, I was in various bands, one of two of which were quite popular. We were mainly blues/rock with a little jazz thrown in for variety. I tried to do some stuff musically in Scotland, but never really had the time, so I just went to Runrig concerts. Morrissey I know, the others I have never heard of. On the flying side, happy to advise. It isn't easy here, and he will need a NZ licence of course. On the plus side, all the regional airlines are hiring. We sold the Air Force a couple of years ago so he can forget that! Maybe you would prefer to email on this one with specifics, like his quals, experience and hours. Then I can give you an idea what the chances are. |
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