Free gigs for everyone!

Uptown is full of musical people – home to iconic venues, recording studios and a thriving community of creatives.

This May, in celebration of NZ Music Month, we present the Uptown Local Voices Series – a series of free, spontaneous pop-up gigs bringing live music to unexpected spots across the neighbourhood!

Discover the sound of Uptown at our series of performances, popping up in local venues, community spaces, cafés and bars.

Geneva AM, HINA & Jack Moser

Live at Kāhui St David's

Wednesday 13 May, 5:00 pm

Geneva AM

Geneva AM is the moniker of Geneva Alexander-Marsters, an award-winning producer, beat maker and vocalist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Her bilingual approach to songwriting has been prominent throughout her musical career, most notably when her debut release IHO (Waiata /Anthems) won Te Tohu Puoro o te Reo Māori (Favourite Song featuring Te Reo Māori) at the 2023 Student Radio Network Awards. In 2024, she released the single ‘T(M)2I’ (Tangaroa Made Me Ill) in two versions (Te Reo and English), followed by ‘PIKIPIKI’, which has earned major critical acclaim, including a nomination for electronic album of the year.

A seasoned live performer, Geneva AM has performed both internationally in Japan as well as locally in Aotearoa alongside Che Fu, Anna Coddington, Ladi6, and Pan Amsterdam (NYC), as well as headlining the Tangata Whenua stage at Newtown Festival 2026.

Listen to Geneva AM: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iEyCAabR7PgrMr3oUFhpb

HINA

HINA is the creative mantle of Tāmaki Makaurau-based songwriter Amy Boroevich (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Raukawa). With a sound described by Remix Magazine as “genre-fluid”, HINA has emerged as one of New Zealand’s most captivating new voices. This year will usher in HINA’s debut album, recorded live at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios with a seven-piece band and four-piece string ensemble. The record captures a quintessentially Aotearoa sound, flowing through indie-rock and alt-country textures with a dusting of pop instinct. With timeless songwriting and emotional bravery, HINA has developed a sound that balances complex feeling with plainspoken honesty. These songs were planted in the soil of small, unnamed moments. They are for anyone who has learned to live in the in-between, and are ready to find their way home to themselves again.

Listen to HINA: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0H6QTScaANYnCqvmCNbXyx

Jack Moser
Jack is a New Zealand pianist, songwriter, and performer recognised for blending technical precision with a powerful and expressive musical presence. His work has gained national attention through a feature on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp, alongside consistent performances across some of Auckland’s most prominent venues.

A self-taught musician, Jack has developed a distinctive performance style that merges technical skill with emotional connection. As an independent artist, he takes full ownership of his creative direction, releasing and distributing his music across major digital platforms. This independent approach has allowed him to build an authentic and steadily growing audience both in New Zealand and internationally, while maintaining complete artistic control over his sound and identity.

Listen to Jack Moser:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jGsXlnhrTrHZnrxWiJlbY

VALERE

Valere is Tāmaki Makaurau based artist, songwriter and producer Shana Graham, known for her ethereal alt-pop that meshes R&B melodies and intricate arrangements that are ‘kinetic, yet warmly intimate’ (NZ Musician Magazine). She recently was part of the APRA Aotearoa Mentorship programme in 2025, teaming up with award-winning musician Holly Arrowsmith, and gained support twice from NZ on Air’s New Music Pan Asian fund; notably for her latest single ‘I’ll Tell You When I Know’ which was written as part of the Pan Asian Fan Camp songwriting sessions held at Big Fan in 2024. Her other projects, including debut album ‘colours’ and most recent EP ‘Gold Dust’, garnered spots on the likes of RNZ, Rolling Stone AU/NZ and various Spotify editorial playlists, furthering her place as a mainstay in the country’s indie scene. 

Listen to Valere: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZQF36w4zKY03Rq4zbYx88



FLYNN ADAMSON

Flynn Adamson is a Christchurch-born artist delivering pop energy with a grungy live edge. Blending bright guitar-driven hooks, smooth vocals and a live band, Flynn’s performances feel both intimate and stadium-ready. Growing up in Lyttelton Flynn looked up to a variety of artists all the way from Marlon Williams to the Beatles, Justin Bieber and and 5sos. He has also appeared at major events including Christmas in the Park and Selwyn Sounds, sharing stages with leading Kiwi acts such as The Butlers, Chè Fu, Prins and Will Swinton.

Listen to Flynn Adamson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fYN006pqJR6MucIfcO9Wv

Puen Eatery & Bar

1 Mount Eden Road, Uptown

Rowdy's Rose, The Turing Project and the Wayne Brown Band

Live at the Corner Store

Wednesday 20 May, 6:00 pm

ROWDY’S ROSE

Rowdy’s Rose are an award-winning husband-and-wife modern country duo from Waikato, New Zealand. Internationally recognised, they won the 2025 ISSA Gold for “No Greater Love” and are multi-time US award nominees. They’ve performed in Nashville multiple times, including appearances around the Grand Ole Opry. Blending classic country influences with 90s rock, their sound is both heartfelt and dynamic. 

WAYNE BROWN BAND with support from The Door Jambs

Expect a special guest appearance from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, a long-time musician and music enthusiast. Brown has a passion for the Uptown scene, and this month he’s taking to the stage for his debut performance. Backed by local favourites The Door Jambs, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.

THE TURING PROJECT

Jazz Fusion 7-piece sharing retro classics, epic Kiwi tunes, Brit-pop anthems, and definitive 70s numbers. From Oasis to Fleetwood Mac, The Dudes and more.

The Corner Store

25 Mount Eden Road, Uptown

Crystal Chen

Live at Normanby Fine Wines

Friday 22 May, 6:00 pm

Artpeace, FeelExcited! and Hans

Live DJs at Coffee Pen

Saturday 30 May