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This hub was created to build strong relationships between local artists, event managers, venue owners, festival promoters and of course – the fans.

Our commitment to emerging and established artists provides member access to a platform packed with funding opportunities, resources to develop skill sets and exclusive booking opportunities via our artists database.

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Meet the founders

Kevin Murphy

Kevin has over 20 years’ experience in the events industry, currently Event Manager for Napier City he has been involved in various Hawkes Bay events over the years, managed HB Blues Brews & BBQ festival for 12 years. Previous roles have included being Commercial Manager for Sport Hawke’s Bay and has had a strong relationship with Hawke’s Bay Tourism over the years.

Kevin has a passion for music and helped establish the Backline Charitable Trust in 2015. Recent projects with this include the website platform
www.hbmusichub.co.nz and producing a compilation vinyl record of Hawkes Bay Artists. Now in its third year.

His current role with Napier City includes overseeing the event fund and developing new opportunities for the city to host as well as supporting / marketing over 30 local events annually.

Tom Pierard

Tom Pierard is a composer, drummer and educator based in Napier. His work can be heard on a wide range of media including film, television, commercials and more.

Hamish Pinkham

Hamish Pinkham is the Co-Founder / Director of Rhythm and Vines – New Zealand’s premier live music festival and first place in the world to bring in the new year.

Hamish is also a co-founder / Director of Endeavour Live – NZ’s friendliest promoter of live events – having conceived and delivered some of the country’s best loved music events including Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Mac Miller, John Butler Trio, Angus and Julia Stone, Wilkinson, Netsky and more.

FIND A GIG

We are a HB music directory – all listings have direct links to artist and venues – contact directly.
Our events listings are directly linked from Eventfinda so you’ll never miss a beat. We’ve done the hard work and filtered for our HB region so you only see relevant events

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FIND A VENUE

Check out our detailed list of Hawke’s Bay venues to help you decide where to hold your event.

Find venues

FIND ARTISTS TO PLAY AT YOUR EVENT

Search musicians by name & genre, listen to their music and get to know them by reading their profiles.

Join the hub

ARE YOU A HAWKE’S BAY MUSICIAN?

Follow these three steps to help promoters, event planners and the public connect with you.

Register now

1

Registration

Complete our registration form, ensuing all information is accurate and up-to-date.

2

Review & Confirmation

Once we receive your registration, our team will review the details.

3

Approval Process

After we confirm your details, we will make your listing live on the Hawkes Bay Music Hub.

ARE YOU A VENUE OWNER, WEDDING PLANNER OR EVENT ORGANISER?

Hawke’s Bay Music Hub is where you can:

  • Promote your venue
  • Find artists for your next event
  • Direct your clients here to find artists

As a crucial link between our incredible Hawke’s Bay artists and the audience eager to hear them, you play a vital role! We’re dedicated to supporting your business and bridging the gap between our musicians, the perfect venues and exciting opportunities.

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