Puoro o Pōneke - Wellington Music
This page honours Wellington's musical history, providing access to our CD collection and acting as a hub for local bands and musicians sharing their music digitally.
From the Wellington Orchestra Society in 1879 to today's ‘Homegrown’ festival, music has shaped the city’s cultural landscape. The sound of Wellington blends roots rock, jazz, reggae, and diverse influences, creating a collective scene where musicians collaborate across genres. Explore the vibrant, evolving story of Wellington’s music.
Wellington Music: music@wcl.govt.nz
Recent posts
See allNew releases and exclusive interviews with the Wellington musicians who make our city’s music scene vibrant and diverse.
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NZMM Interview: Burn My Shadow & ‘Burn My Records’ label
Read our interview with Pōneke band, Burn My Shadow, who also run the ‘Burn My Records' label. -
Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - Don and The Divorcees
An interview with Pōneke band Don and The Divorcees, whose debut album, 'Bit Players', is due out in April. -
Wellington Music: New E.P - Charlotte Yates
An interview with Pо̄neke singer Charlotte Yates, whose new E.P, 'Winter's Eye', has just been released.
Recent stories
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - Adult Friends
- Local Wellington composer, producer and ethnomusicologist David Parsons: 1944-2025
- Musician Interview: Emily Clemett and Christian Muñoz from Ska Pai
- Musician Interview: David Long
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note/New E.P - Halycon Drift
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - Toby Sussex
- Wellington Music: The Eighth Note - The Sixteenth
Music Equipment
Need a PA system or recording equipment? Explore our Music Equipment collection.
Related pages
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Portable CD Players
Borrow portable CD players to enjoy your favorite music on-the-go. -
Recent music stories
Stay updated on fresh music arrivals, album highlights, and recommendations from a variety of genres in our collection.