Concerts

Recitals (Music)
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Newson, Geoffrey, 1917-2002 : Papers

Date: 1969

By: Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002

Reference: MS-Group-1243

Description: Comprises three reel-to-reel tapes of Alex Lindsay String Orchestra concerts; (1) Schubert's `5th Symphony' and `Six dances' by Mozart conducted by Georg Tintner; and (2) two reels of performances at St Matthew's Church, Auckland (1969). Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 3 7" reel(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Reel-to-reel tapes ; typescripts Provenance: Geoffrey Newson rescued these 3 tapes from 2YA many years ago

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[Theatre programmes collected by Charles Cabot, for music concerts and popular music pe...

Date: 1965 - 1966

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Music-1965/1966

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1965: Kerridge Odeon presents the Kenny Ball Show. Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen (Dave Jones, John Bennett, Ron Weatherburn, Vic Pitt, Paddy Lightfoot, Ron Bowden). 1965. Programme The NZBC presents The Cheesman Singers. North Island concert tour, February 1965. Programme The Dave Clark Five Show. Kerridge Odeon in association with Aztec Services Pty Ltd presents Lew Pryme, The Pleasers, Tommy Quickly, Ray Columbus and The Invaders [and] The Dave Clark Five. Programme The New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation presents Victoria De Los Angeles, with Geoffrey Parsons. Recitals in Auckland (1, 12 June), Wellington (3, 8 June), Christchurch (5 June) and Dunedin (10 June). 1965. Programme (Autographed by both performers) (2 copies) Thelonious Sphere Monk. Flier announcing a forthcoming NZ tour by the Thelonious Monk Quartet in April [1965] Kerridge Odeon presents an evening with Nina and Fredrerik. Fabulous folk singers. Promotional flier with itinerary 20 May - 9 June 1965. James N Haddleton proudly presents P J Proby. With Dinah Lee. Promotional booklet with biographical notes and photographs of both performers (2 copies, both autographed by P J Proby) James N Haddleton proudly presents Sandie Shaw; with the Pretty Things, Eden Kane, Tommy Adderley, The Chicks, and the Mike Perjanik Showband. Compered by NZ's no 1 DJ, Neville Chamberlain. Promotional booklet with photographs of all performers, autographs of Sandie Shaw, Tommy Adderley and The Chicks, and three autographs of members of The Pretty Things 1966: The new 1966 Andy Stewart show, starring Andy Stewart with Ian Powrie and his band (Mickie Ainsworth, Dave Barclay, Pam Brough, Arthur Easson, Jimmy Blue), Sally Logan, Joe Gordon, Max Kay. 1966 New Zealand tour, a Kerridge Odeon presentation. Programme (2 copies) Kerridge Odeon presents an evening with Nina and Frederik. 1966 New Zealand tour itinerary. Pamphlet / booking form (2 copies) James N Haddleton proudly re-presents Millie (With Jackie Edwards, Dinah Lee, Tommy Adderley, Kerry & Allan, and the Mike Perjanik Showband). Tour booklet (2 copies, autographed) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 12 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Manuscript

Events participated in

Date: [1996-2001]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-125

Description: Various events in which McLeod participated including funerals, workshops, in memoriam services etc Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, printed matter (some photocopies)

Other

Inward correspondence - Personal and music related

Date: 2013-2017

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-66

Description: Comprises inward correspondence (emails and letters), pertaining to personal and music related matters, from various individuals and organisations to McLeod. Subject matter includes: 2013 Wellington Gold Awards, recitals, McLeod's music, and teaching and former colleagues at Victoria University of Wellington, lectures, scholarship, funerals, health and socialising. Also enclosed are two draft articles in conversation with McLeod. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with annotations, holograph. Processing information: Not all names indexed. Items in MS-Papers-12580-65 and MS-Papers-12580-66 were received collated together with a note from donor.

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Humma presents Danny Howells Global Underground, Thursday 2nd June, Wellington Sandwich...

Date: 2005

By: Phantom Billstickers Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-2005-04

Description: Poster advertising a live music dance concert in Wellington. An arrangement of text superimposed upon a faint background image of British DJ Danny Howells. Humma was in 2005 a party pill containing 200mg Benzylpiperazine (BZP) per tablet. Other Titles - Dance pills Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 840 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd, Wellington, in 2006.

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Desperate Measures :Desperate Measures. Star & Garter, Friday 14th [1983?].

Date: 1983

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1983].

By: Mayes, Rob, active 1998

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1983-01

Description: Shows a profile of a young man with shaved head, in four different versions. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Relief print, 521 x 355 mm.

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The Frontier Touring Co. & Raynor Promotions proudly present "a rare live concert event...

Date: 1986

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1986].

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1986-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a small central inset photograph of Bob Dylan and Tom Petty performing with electric guitars. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 850 x 594 mm.

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McCormack, Thomas Arthur 1883-1973 :Night, Town Hall, Wellington [1930s]

Date: 1930 - 1939

By: McCormack, Thomas Arthur, 1883-1973

Reference: C-094-008

Description: A close-up view of the front portico of Wellington Town Hall at night, with light coming from two open doors. A crowd of people enters the doors Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Drypoint etching, 300 x 213 mm Provenance: Purchased from J Travis & Co., Molesworth St., Wellington December 1966

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Midge Marsden Band live, plays the blues. [Southern Cross, 24 Feb. [1980s]]

Date: 1980 - 1989

By: Rowberry, Tim, active 1990s

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1980s-03

Description: Shows an illustration of a man singing into a microphone. The venue "Sthn Cross, 24 Feb" is written in felt pen. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph and felt pen, 635 x 448 mm.

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Men At Work (Musical group) :Men At Work. "Business as usual". First New Zealand tour. ...

Date: 1982

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1982].

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1982-03

Description: Shows a black and white verson of the graphics on the cover of the sound recording "Business as usual", with a spiral flex cord plugged into an amp or electronic sound system. There are snowy peaks beyond. Adhesive foam squares on surface. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 850 x 600 mm.

Manuscript

Autobiography (pt III)

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Braithwaite, Warwick 1896-1971 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5473-3

Description: Braithwaite continues his narrative describing his return visit to NZ, then a tour to South Africa and his return to London and problems at Covent Garden. He writes of the disagreements in the musical scene and the difficulties of getting work, gives his opinion on homosexuality (pp369-373). He describes various tours of Italy, Spain, France and Austria. Braithwaite discusses many of the important people he meets, including Karl Rankl, David Webster, von Karajan, Edward J Dent, Ricardo Blamey-Lafone and Vaughan Williams. Finally, he visted Finland where he met Sibelius, and had more world travels (1953-1956), visiting and working in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. (This part comprises pages 263-409) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

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Ready Steady Go!! The 60's show, featuring Steve Gilpin (Mi Sex), Andy Thompson (moving...

Date: 1987

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, and bands performing in New Zealand 1987]

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1987-02

Description: Shows an arrangement of text above and beneath and illustration of hands playing a guitar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 880 x 615 mm.

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Gordons tour NZ. Christchurch, Wellington Ashburton, Auckland [1980s]

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1980s-05

Description: Poster for a tour by the Gordons, shows a stick figure at the right running up a hill towards the sun at the left. Dated ca 1986, as the Gordons appear to have been operating ca 1985-1987. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screen print, 455 x 585 mm.

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[Music programmes 1959].

Date: 1959

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1959

Description: Includes: Shiralee Productions proudly presents Winifred Atwell, queen of the keyboard. Promotional booklet and pink programme flier R J Kerridge [and] Aztec Services Lty Ltd (Kenn Brodziak, managing director) and Garnet H Carroll present the queen of the keyboard, Winifred Atwell. Promotional booklet with photographs (2 copies) Shirley Carter. Pianoforte recital. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 2 November 1959. Programme Shirley Carter, "a pianist to charm and interest any audience". Promotional card with repertoire. The Leschetizky Association of New Zealand presents John Cegledy farewell recital. Wellington Concert Chamber, 5 October 1959. Programme Central Hawke's Bay Primary School Music Festival. Municipal Theatre Waipukurau, 14-15 October 1959. Programme The New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. 1959 concert tour of New Zealand. Preferential booking application form. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Auckland Town Hall, 18 September 1959. Programme. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Jan Panenka. Auckland Town Hall, 19 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Wellington Town Hall, 21 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Josef Suk. Wellington Town Hall, 22 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) Mattiwilda Dobbs. Solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 13 June; Christchurch Civic Theatre, 20 June 1959. Programme (2 copies) Andor Foldes (pianist). Bela Bartok programme of piano music. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 22 March 1959. Programme (2 copies) Ingrid Haebler solo concert. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 May 1959. Booking application form and 2 copies of programme William Herbert. Wellington Town Hall, 8, 10, 24 October [1959]. Flier Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 2 July 1959; Wanganui Opera House, 9 July 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus. Masterton Chamber Music Society. Town Hall, 1 August 1959. Programme Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 30 September 1959; Palmerston North, 3 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 6 October 1959; Auckland Town Hall, 8 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Napier Municipal Theatre, 14 October 1959; Lower Hutt Town Hall, 20 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) R J Kerridge in association with Lew Levsohn and John Neary Pty Ltd presents the Luton Girls' Choir; musical director Arthur E Davies. First New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-4 in one booklet (2 copies). Festival of Wellington 1959. The Marian Schola sings in the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. 2 March [1959] Conductor Moira Dwyer; organist Phyllis Aldridge. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert. Conductor Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. Social Hall, Town Hall, Masterton, 11 July 1959. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert in the Social Hall, Municipal Buildings. Musical director Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. 7 November 1959. Programme Melbourne Staff Band of the Salvation Army Southern Australia Territorial Headquarters. New Zealand visit February - March 1959. programme R J Kerridge presents Niven Miller. First New Zealand tour. At the piano Robert Sutherland. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet Festival of Wellington lunch hour recital. Judith McDonald and Shirley Power, duo-pianists. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall, 5 March 1959. Programme Benefit concert for David Nalden (With Auckland String Players and University Singers, and Auckland Junior Quartet). [Sunday 9 August 1959]. Programme / flier R J Kerridge presents Mary O'Hara, internationally famous Irish, Scottish folk singer and harpist. First New Zealand tour. Solo pianist Maurice Till. Programme Palmerston North Choral Union. "Messiah" (Handel). Soloists Rosemary Rogatsy, Treasure Spencer, John Poole, Donald Munro, Gordon Webb. Orchestra Alex Lindsay String Ensemble. [Palmerston North] Opera House, 5 December 1959. Programme J & N Tait present Jan Peerce, America's foremost tenor. Opera House Wellington, Saturday August 29th; Wednesday September 9th [1959]. Promotional flier illustrated on both sides Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 1 Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 2 (autographed on cover) 2nd and final Wellington concert. Jan Peerce, at the Opera House, Wednesday, September 9th. Watch paper for details (flier only) Philomela Chorale, conducted by Edith C Black. Grand concert. Haddon Hall, 31 October 1959. Programme Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Presbytery of Wellington combined church choirs. Festival of music. Town Hall Wellington, 1 July 1959. Conductor Malcolm Rickard, organist Peter Averi. Soloists Margaret Hunt (soprano), Peter Baillie (tenor), Reverend Charles Naylor (bass). Programme Kathleen Reardon and Keith Field. Music. The Reardon-Field School of Music. Studios in Queen Street and at Mount Eden, invite applications for tuition [advertising card] Pianoforte recital by pupils of Henry Shirley. Haddon Hall (Auckland), 26 November 1959. Programme John Tatam. Organ recital. Wellington Town Hall, 12 August 1959. programme / flyer The world famous Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sangerknaben). Conductor Franz-Xaver Meyer. Presented in New Zealand by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet. (2 copies) Waimate Choral Society. 13th season. Second subscription concert. High School Assembly Hall, 2 December 1959. Programme Wairoa War Memorial Hall. Official opening concert, with Wairoa Choral Society and Wairoa College, with Sybil Phillips, Robin Gordon, Harry Collin and the Alex Lindsay String Quartet. 20 June 1959. Programme Quantity: 40 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

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Big Day Out :Big Day Out brand trade mark reg. Always highest quality guaranteed. Janua...

Date: 2003 - 2004

By: Big Day Out (Music festival)

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-2004-01

Description: A brightly-coloured poster promoting the series of outdoor concerts in Australia and New Zealand. Shows a toy aeroplane with 04 on its tail, being flown by a firecracker man, trailing a long stream of firecrackers out behind him in the sky. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 650 x 465 mm.

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The Laundrettes. Tonight 60's rage. [1980s].

Date: 1984 - 1991

By: Rowberry, Tim, active 1990s

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1980s-02

Description: Shows a posed group of nine entertainers, some in yellow jackets. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screen print, on poster 454 x 640 mm.

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Pop-Shot-Show, Closet Artists, Tuesday August 25th 1981. 520 Queen Street, Auckland / P...

Date: 1981

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1980 and 1981].

By: Peacocke, Philip, active 1980

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1981-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of photographs of individual members of various bands, scattered across the poster. There is a key at the bottom identifying the numbered figures. Musicians from the following bands are shown: New Entrants, Screaming Mee Mees, Pen Knife Glides, Bombers, Valentinos, Danse Macabre, Blam, Rhythm-Method, Corners, The Mad Ranks, Hammond Gamble, The (Garage) Crawlers, Famous Five, Youth for a Price, Coupd'Etat, "Shower Curtains", Missing Tremble, A.F.C. (Arms for Children), The Neighbours, Skinny Brothers, Otis Mace, Freudian Slips, The Diplomats, Techtones, Prime Movers, The Gurlz, Broken Dolls, Side Affect, Teddy Boys, Blind Date, Instigators, Tall Dwarfs, The Pink Flamingos, Hattie and the Havana Hotshots, Larry and the Ladders, Dead on Arrival, A Second Nose, I Love You, Androidss, Fusion, The Furys, Pleasure Boys, Frank Adam, D D Smash, Rank and File. Closet Entrepreneur shown: Ray Castle. Exhibited in 'Keeping The Score' exhibition curated by Jill Palmer, displayed on the First Floor Foyer, National Library Building, 12 July to 16 August 1999. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 997 x 680 mm. Provenance: Second copy donated by Bill Lake in 2000. Processing information: Two copies held.

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Autobiography (pt II)

Date: [ca 1960s]

From: Braithwaite, Warwick 1896-1971 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5473-2

Description: Braithwaite continues with his narrative with notes on opera at Sadlers Wells, his study time at La Scala Milan before the war, wartime conditions, his work in Britain where he conducted many of the important orchestras and made recordings, a spell with the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra (and visits to Belsen) and with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1945. He describes broadcasting to the forces, personalities in the music world, and his visits en route to Australia and activities there prior to his visit to New Zealand. Includes newsclippings of letters from Braithwaite to the `Glasgow Herald' re the Scottish National Orchestra and one from J Barnes, secretary and manager of the Choral and Orchestral Union of Glasgow re season of the orchestra. (Pages 104-117 are not included; this section therefore comprises pages 118-262) Arrangement: On re-sorting the autobiography, which was not completely in order, it was discovered that pages 104-117 were not there Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

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Pop-Shot-Show, Closet Artists, Monday August 25th 1980. 520 Queen Street, Auckland / Ph...

Date: 1980

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1980].

By: Peacocke, Philip, active 1980

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1980-09

Description: Shows an arrangement of photographs of individual members of various bands, scattered across the poster. There is a key at the bottom identifying the numbered figures. Musicians from the following bands are shown: Crocodiles, Flight X7, Swingers, Respectables, Perfect Features, Pop Mechanix, Whizz Kids, Tech-Tones, The Pink Flamingos, The Valentinos, Lip Service, Top Scientists, Coup D'Etat, Ray -A, Spelling Mistakes, Street Talk, The Garage Crawlers, Who Slapped John, Graham Brazier, Paul Jeffery, Terrorways, Toy Love, Closet Artist (Ray Castle). Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 676 x 490 mm.

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Naked Spots Dance (Musical group) :Naked Spots Dance, Clyde Quay, Saturday 2 pm, July 3...

Date: 1982

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1982].

By: Paper Explosion (Firm); McQuillan, active 1982

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Popular-1982-02

Description: Shows a photograph of four faces on a dark background. The text of the date and place are handwritten in green crayon. The words "Naked Spots Dance" are in rainbow colours. Adhesive foam squares on surface. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint and crayon, 900 x 640 mm.