Whitireia School of Music

09/11/2022

New Zealand musicians embraced the blues boom of the 1960s. In this episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke celebrates our early advocates of the blues in Aotearoa. www.rnz.co.nz

New Zealand musicians embraced the blues boom of the 1960s, inspired mostly by British R&B groups emulating their heroes from the Southern United States and Chicago. In this episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke celebrates our early advocates of the blues in Aotearoa.

01/10/2022

Check out the best things to do in Wellington this October 2022. There are festivals, food events, exhibitions and more.

01/10/2022

“We've never tried to be a fame factory. Part of mine and Pati Umaga's goal of setting up the course was that it was a place where people would learn music and become musicians, but it was also about helping people transform their lives and giving them the skills to grow. That's the core thing that's been dear to my heart with Whitireia.” — George Packard

27/09/2022

The annual music festival, featuring an entirely New Zealand lineup will return for its 15th year at Wellington's waterfront in March.

11/09/2022

It's targeted at musicians who are playing and learning instruments at home and wish to branch out.

27/08/2022

“Paul's Rough Peel label and music stores have been a part of the journey of so many New Zealand bands and artists in the last few decades, it's almost impossible to say who would have careers today, without his support.” — Graeme Tuckett

OPINION: He's been a part of so many Kiwi bands and artists' journey, it's almost impossible to say who would have careers today, without his support.

16/08/2022

In 1984 Poi E, performed by the Pātea Māori Club, topped the charts for a month – an unprecedented feat for a song written in te reo Māori.

15/08/2022

The SOUNZ Podcasts SOUNZ podcasts covers a range of topics that relate to the music of Aotearoa New Zealand. Join our hosts as they explore issues and interests that are pertinent to our music today including classical music, Māori music, jazz, sonic art and the music of the Moana Pacific peoples. ...

13/08/2022

The distinctive guitar pattern informs many of the country’s biggest hits, and remains an enduring cultural touchstone

08/08/2022

Now that travel has made a comeback, music fans can attend their favourite music festivals in Asia and beyond. Read about the best here.

08/08/2022

If there was a Wellington sound in the 80s it was a local version of rhythm and blues that became unique to the capital. What was once borrowed and blue became sunny and joyous. www.rnz.co.nz

If there was a Wellington sound in the 80s it was a local version of rhythm and blues that became unique to the capital. What was once borrowed and blue became sunny and joyous. It passed through the generations, like a musical baton. This week Blue Smoke follows the path from Rough Justice to the H...