Special Occasions

There is something quietly brilliant about putting live music inside a library. Not because it is unexpected, although it is. Not because it makes people look twice, although it does. But because a library already knows how to hold stories. It archives voices, preserves histories, and makes space for those not always in the spotlight. That is exactly the spirit behind Ka Mua Ka Muri. Auckland Council’s showcase began in the strange stillness after COVID. At that time, bringin

An instrument with a history holds gentle magic. A guitar whose strings have carried someone through their first open mic. A mandolin passed down from a great-grandfather. A speaker who has seen countless rehearsals and nights where music held everything together. Instruments are rarely just objects; they are memory keepers and creative companions that sometimes just need a little care to sing again. That is the heart of the Music Repair Cafe, created with Repair Cafe Aotearo

The happiest time of the year is upon us! Christmas is coming up, so why not add some holiday cheer to your everyday music? These are songs that I’ll be including in my yearly Christmas playlist and ones you should take a listen to! Christmas music has a very specific feeling to it warm, nostalgic, cozy, and cheerful all at once. Even when the lyrics are simple, the sound of sleigh bells, orchestral strings, smooth jazz vocals, or bright pop production instantly transports yo

To start off October, The Groovy Moo is here to help you navigate what to watch this halloween season! Let’s get a MOOve on Halloween Town (1998) When jack-o’-lanterns flicker and costumes start crowding closets, one film quietly makes its way back onto screens: Halloweentown. The 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie has become a seasonal tradition, and for good reason—it balances whimsy, nostalgia, and just enough spookiness to feel festive without being frightening. At its h