The two volumes of New Zealand Musicians in Australia 1959 – 1976 give readers insights into the ways musicians (and bands), who came from New Zealand during the years 1959 – 1976 more than pulled their weight as they contributed to Australian pop and rock.

The musicians, recording engineers and the band featured in Volume One are those who have had long careers here. Some of them now in their 70s and 80s continue to perform in Australia. Volume Two covers New Zealand musicians and bands who had short careers in Australia and includes a section about background people (like Kiwi producers, Kiwi promoters) who also worked in the music industry here.

The two volumes are sold as a pair (and shrink wrapped together). These books will soon be available for purchase on Amazon. An e-book version will also be available soon.

Melbourne launch

2pm Sunday February 23
Wolfhound, 386-388 Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
With live music: Field, See & Mason and Doubleshot of Blues (the John Williams’ band)

About the author

Christine Mintrom has previously written the biography Tommy Adderley (1940 – 1993): the man and his contributions to pop, jazz, and rock music in New Zealand. From time to time she writes for AudioCulture, the New Zealand music website.