With the celebration of Suffrage Day last week it seems appropriate to draw your attention to some of the many women we have recently added to our website. Women featured in every aspect of musical life in New Zealand. They played, taught, composed and sold music and their contribution is often overlooked as many were… Continue reading Women in New Zealand’s musical history

Well its been a little while since we have been in touch but that doesn’t mean the work has stopped. Over 30 new entries have been added. These include some instrument makers including Williamson and Zettwitz, some leading figures in music-making in the 1880s including Cailliau and Schmitt in Auckland, and Rossiter in Christchurch. Cailliau… Continue reading Short and long involvements in New Zealand music

In a nod to New Zealand's musical and sporting greats, our latest notables include the composer of God Defend New Zealand, John Joseph Woods and John Black, the father and leader of the family group who were known as "the musical All Blacks of Maoriland". We've also added a further selection of musicians, composers and… Continue reading New Zealand icons

Everyone loves a good mystery, but music researchers are happiest when the mystery is solved. In our “Features” section there is a new item about Seaton Rivers, a composer that we have been unable to find any biographical information about. Maybe you have some information? When adding some more profiles to the site we have… Continue reading Musical mystery

Delving into New Zealand's musical past reveals the wide breadth of talent and enterprise in its musical world. The latest batch of notables includes those who made and sold instruments, as well as composers and performers. Alfred Bowring was an Auckland piano maker, the Collier brothers established a successful music business in Whanganui which operated… Continue reading Instrument makers, music retailers and composers

We hope you are enjoying reading about some of the people from New Zealand's musical heritage. If there is anyone you would particularly like us to add, please let us know through the contacts page and we can see if we can help. This month we have added profiles for: Eduard BergmannJohn EastonWilliam Haydn FloodHowel… Continue reading New content

Welcome to the Musical Notables of New Zealand website which has been launched today.  As this site is continually developing, we will announce the addition of new notables here. A few of the notables on the website at launch are below. A click on the name will take you to their listing. Alfred AndersonHarriet CouplandDaniel… Continue reading Welcome to Musical Notables of New Zealand