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NZ Music Month at Nelson Public Libraries
Experience the musical energy flowing from the talents of local musicians and groups during NZ Music Month!
NZ Music Month is coming! Drop by Nightingale Library Memorial and Elma Turner Library throughout the month of May to catch some performances by local bands and musicians.
Taonga Pūoro – CINDY (TE ATA) BATT & CALLUM (MANA SEBUALALA) O’LEARY
Thursday, 1 May, 12.30 – 1.30 pm, Nightingale Library Memorial
Friday, 2 May, 1.30 – 2.30 pm, Elma Turner Library
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Saturday, 10 May, 2 – 2.30 pm, Elma Turner Library
TE MANA HĀ
Saturday, 17 May, 2 – 2.30 pm, Elma Turner Library
TE PĪTAU WHAKAREI KAPA HAKA
Sunday, 25 May, 2 – 2.30 pm, Elma Turner Library
For more details, please visit https://www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/about/whats-on.
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Start date: May 1, 2025
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