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Concert posters

 Subject
Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Scope Note: Includes posters for orchestra, solo instrument, ensemble, vocalist, and other musical performances.

Found in 122 Collections and/or Records:

Rossini's The Barber of Seville., 1985-06-04/1985-06-08

 Item — Poster 593: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90593
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of Wellington performances of The Barber of Seville. Includes a drawing of a man in a striped jacket with scissors and a comb in his pocket. Also includes the texts: 'Director: Raymond Boyce, Musical Director: William Southgate, Featuring: The Wellington Regional Orchestra, Patrick Power, Wendy Dixon, Tim Hawley. State Opera House, June 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th. Book at the State Opera House.' Also includes the logos of Caltex and the Wellington City Opera Trust.

Dates: 1985-06-04/1985-06-08

Schtung in concert, Sunday, April 3rd., [1977]-04-03

 Item — Poster 598: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90598
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a Wellington concert by New Zealand rock band Schtung. Includes an image of a soldier holding a rifle, with the silhouettes of men carrying guitars marching along the barrel. Also includes the texts: '8pm, Downstage's new 'Half Way Up' Theatre'.

Dates: [1977]-04-03

Screaming Blam-matic Roadshow., [1981]-07-08/[1981]-07-28

 Item — Poster 385: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90385
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a tour by New Zealand rock bands Screaming Meemees, Blam Blam Blam and Newmatics. Includes a red & white drawing of a chicken with large teeth. Also includes the texts: 'July Tour: Wed 8th Mainstreet, Sat 11th Massey University, Tues 14th Terminus Hotel, Wed 15th Terminus Hotel, Thurs 16th Victoria University, Sat 18th Lincoln College, Sun 19th Canterbury University, Mon 20th Gladstone, Tues 21st Gladstone, Wed 22nd Gladstone, Sun 26th Otago University, Mon 27th...
Dates: [1981]-07-08/[1981]-07-28

Set your guy on fire with the 3D's, Cyclops at the Savoy, Sunday, 5th November., [1989]-11-05

 Item — Poster 15: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90015
Scope and Contents note

Poster adverting a concert by rock bands the 3D's and Cyclops in Dunedin. Includes a photograph of a burning effigy of a giant man. Also includes the texts: 'Formal attire. Tickets on sale for $6.00 from Records Records & Echo Records. (No door sales)'.

Dates: [1989]-11-05

Six Volts, Thurs 20, Fri 21 April, Gluepot with Putty in Her Hands., 1989-04-20/1989-04-21

 Item — Poster 383: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90383
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising two Auckland concerts by New Zealand rock bands Six Volts and Putty in Her Hands. Includes a black and white photograph of the band, with a pink crown drawn on Janet Roddick's head. Also includes a drawing of feet and legs, some of which have photographs of men's faces superimposed on them. Also includes the texts: 'With the assistance of the QEII Arts Council. Photo David Gurr, Poster design Anthony Donaldson'.

Dates: 1989-04-20/1989-04-21

Slick Stage and Topp Twins National Tour.

 Item — Poster 348: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90348
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a tour by New Zealand musicians [Slick Stage] and the Topp Twins. Also includes the text: 'Supported by the Youth Initiatives Fund and Dominion Budget Rent-A-Car'.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Sneaky Feelings appearing at Oriental on Fri 13 / Sat 14., 1986c

 Item — Poster 272: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90272
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a concert by New Zealand rock band Sneaky Feelings. Includes drawings of balloons.

Dates: 1986c

Sneaky Feelings & The Verlaines, Orientation 1987., 1987-02-27/1987-03-07

 Item — Poster 102: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90102
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1987 Orientation tour by New Zealand rock bands Sneaky Feelings and The Verlaines. Includes a drawing of a mountain range, stars and the moon. A compass is floating above the mountain range. Also includes the texts: ' Auckland - Galaxy Fri 27 Feb, Waikato University Mon 2 Mar, Massey University Tues 3 Mar, Victoria University Wed 4 Mar, Otago University Fri 6 Mar, Canterbury Sat 7 Mar. Thanks to N.Z.S.A.C.'

Dates: 1987-02-27/1987-03-07

Sojourn: New Original Music, 1985 Summer Tour., 1985

 Item — Poster 177: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90177
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1985 tour by New zealand musicians Sojourn. Includes a black & white image of the musicians holding a classical guitar and a dulcimer. Also includes the texts: 'Featuring hammered dulcimer & classical guitar. Sponsored by Wellington Arts Centre Trust, Kingsley Smith Music Shop Wellington. With the assistance of New Zealand Students Arts Council.

Dates: 1985

Soluble Fish '83, Sydenham Fire Stn. UCR University Orientation., 1983

 Item — Poster 196: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90196
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1983 Orientation performance in Christchurch by New Zealand rock band Soluble Fish. Includes ten different black & white photographs of the various band members, some of whom are playing instruments.

Dates: 1983

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee., 1976-03-03/1976-03-11

 Item — Poster 354: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90354
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a tour by United States blues musicians Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Includes a black & white photograph of the musicians performing. Also includes the texts: 'Christchurch Wed March 3 Campus, Dunedin Thurs March 4 Regent, Christchurch Fri March 5 Theatre Royal, Wellington Sat March 6 Campus, Wellington Sun March 7 Opera House, Palm. North Mon March 8 Opera House, Hamilton Tues March 9 Founders, Auckland Wed March 10 Campus, Auckland Thurs March 11 His Majestys....
Dates: 1976-03-03/1976-03-11

South Seas Ball with Aotearoa and Kaihana., [1988]-02-27

 Item — Poster 382: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90382
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a ball at Auckland University featuring New Zealand reggae bands Aotearoa and Kaihana. Includes a blue line drawing of three people dancing. Also includes the texts: 'Saturday Feb 27th 8pm. Cultural entertainment, kava & ethnic food $22 or $18 (with card). AUSA Café (transformed)'.

Dates: [1988]-02-27

Spectacular Solid Rock from Ragnarok Distillery., [19??]-09-13

 Item — Poster 464: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90464
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a concert by New Zealand rock bands Good Time Band and Cherry Pie. Includes a cartoon style drawing of three men with large boulders on their heads, one of whom is holding a bass guitar. Also includes the texts: 'University café, Fri Sept 13th, 8.15pm $1.00. Movies & food.' Also had the names 'Good Time Band' and 'Cherry Pie' written on in felt pen.

Dates: [19??]-09-13

Speed all night: Blam Blam Blam, Newmatics., [1982]-03-05

 Item — Poster 84: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90084
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising an Orientation concert at the University of Canterbury. Includes a black & white, op-art style image of converging lines, with an image of a circular piece of electronic equipment in centre. Also includes the texts: 'All Fours... Ballon D'essai... Clients... Desparate Measures... Mainly Spaniards... Playthings... Wastrels. Plus Sex-sational movie marathon 1 a.m. Plus Super Supper 4 a.m. Ballroom All night from 8 p.m. Fri Mar 5. 1 student I.D. required per couple plus 1...
Dates: [1982]-03-05

Sweetwaters Festival 1981., 1981-01-24/1981-01-26

 Item — Poster 542: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90542
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising the 1981 Sweetwaters music festival in Ngaruawahia. Includes a painting of idyllic landscape featuring a wooden sign reading 'Sweetwaters' and stacks of audio speakers. Also includes the texts: 'Ngaruawahia, January 24, 25, 26. Roxy Music, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Cold Chisel, Flowers, Mi-Sex, Ariel, Blam Blam Blam, Coup D'Etat, Crocodiles, Flight X7, General Public, Gloria Gibson, Gordons, Hammond Gamble Band, Herbs, Jos Hodzelmans, Kim Hart, Limbs Dance Co, Lip...
Dates: 1981-01-24/1981-01-26

Tamburlaine: 1953 Memorial Rock & Roll Revival Band., [1973]-09-21

 Item — Poster 516: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90516
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising an Auckland concert by New Zealand musicians Tamburlaine and Lindsay Marks. Also includes the texts: 'Lindsay Marks, Helen, Friends, in concert Auckland University Café, 8pm, Friday, September 21, $1.00'.

Dates: [1973]-09-21

Taranaki Sol: Shaddup an' play a song! Tour: Orientation Thurs 5 Mar., [1987]-03-05

 Item — Poster 96: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90096
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising an Orientation Festival performance by New Zealand musician Taranaki Sol. Includes a drawing of a man in a spotlight with the word 'Tour' and various other letters coming from his mouth. In the foreground are silhouettes of audience members laughing.

Dates: [1987]-03-05

The Topp Twins, Saturday November 13, 8.00p.m., Victoria University Union Hall., [1982]-11-13

 Item — Poster 6: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90006
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a concert by the Topp Twins. Includes a large black and white photograph of the Topp Twins. Also includes the texts: 'The amazing singing sisters are back in town! Book now at the State Opera House & Bowen Galleries'.

Dates: [1982]-11-13

Three Leaning Men and the Pterodactyls, Massey Sat 28th., 1987c

 Item — Poster 314: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90314
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a concert by New Zealand rock bands Three Leaning Men and The Pterodactyls. Includes an outline image of a pterodactyl and three stick figures. Also includes the texts: 'Meltdown Records. Thanks to the N.Z. Railways & the Students Arts Council of N.Z.'

Dates: 1987c

Thrill to the sound of...Dead Famous People & Cassandra's Ears, Gluepot Sat 22nd., 1987c

 Item — Poster 260: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90260
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a concert by New Zealand rock bands Dead Famous People and Cassandra's Ears. Includes a photograph two women, one of whom is playing an organ.

Dates: 1987c

Tombolas., [1986]-02-06/[1986]-02-08

 Item — Poster 345: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90345
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of Auckland concerts by New Zealand rock bands The Tombolas and Hulamen. Includes a black & white wood-cut style image featuring various figures playing music, fish, trees and a lizard. Also includes the texts: 'With Ex Hulamen. Gluepot. Feb 6,7,8. Thanks to N.Z Students Arts Council + NZ Railways'. Also written on the poster in pencil are the words: 'Debra Bustin designed the poster'.

Dates: [1986]-02-06/[1986]-02-08

Topp Twins at Circa Theatre, Friday 22 April - Saturday 7 May 1983., 1983-04-22/1983-05-07

 Item — Poster 11: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90011
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1983 season of performances by the Topp Twins at Circa Theatre in Wellington. Includes a pixellated black & white photograph of the Topp Twins, and a drawing of stage lights. Also includes the texts: '"Contagiously outrageous!" - NZ Listener. Book now at the State Opera House. Photo by Bruce Connew'.

Dates: 1983-04-22/1983-05-07

Topp Twins, In Joy, Annie Davis, Janice Gray., [1981]-06-12/[1981]-06-13

 Item — Poster 325: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90325
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising two concerts featuring the Topp Twins and other women performers, as part of the Christchurch Arts Circus. Also includes the texts: 'Many will remember the tremendous Slick Stage / Topp Twins tour during orientation earlier this year. The twins are returning to Christchurch to do two shows for Arts Circus. Their music is a vital blend of country-rock-folk and feminism; "new wave blues". If you are into perfectly harmonised raw power, don’t miss them. Women performers....
Dates: [1981]-06-12/[1981]-06-13

Topp Twins National Tour 1982., 1982

 Item — Poster 38: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90038
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a national tour by the Topp Twins in 1982. In the center of the poster is a black & white photograph of the Topp Twins on a yellow background. Also there are four different small photographs of the Topp Twins, one in each corner of the poster. Also includes the text: 'With the assistance of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council'.

Dates: 1982

Topp Twins, Peter Garrett : National Tour, For a nuclear free and independent Aotearoa, New Zealand., [1985]-03-01/[1985]-03-07

 Item — Poster 423: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90423
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a series of concerts by New Zealand musicians the Topp Twins, and Australian rock musician Peter Garrett. Includes an image of the Topp Twins and Peter Garrett with a drawing of the bow of a boat in the background. The boat has a peace symbol spray-painted on the hull. Also includes the texts: 'Mar 1 - Auckland, Mar 3 - Tauranga / Hamilton, Mar 4 - Palmerston North / Wellington, Mar 5 - Wellington, Mar 6 - Christchurch, Mar 7 - Dunedin. Sponsors: Peace Movement Aotearoa -...
Dates: [1985]-03-01/[1985]-03-07

Underage Rage!! At the Golden Nugget, Friday 7 Sep., [1984]-09-07

 Item — Poster 309: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90309
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising an underage party featuring the New Zealand rock bands Alpaca Brothers, Gamaunche and Crystal Zoom. Includes drawings of various cartoon characters, a hand and an abstract face. Also includes the texts: '-ex Hatchcover, No alcohol. Door Sales tickets at Governors + 2nd hand record shop. 9pm-late. N.B. 'Golden Nugget' at Octagon end of Great King St, see ya there partner. $3'.

Dates: [1984]-09-07

Velvet Chanteuse in concert: Nico and the Faction., 1986-02 22/1986-02-25

 Item — Poster 209: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90209
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a 1986 tour by American rock band Nico and the Faction. Includes a black & white photograph of the singers face. Also includes the texts: 'Auckland Sat 22nd Feb, His Majesty's Theatre, Tickets at Corner. Wellington Sun 23rd feb, St James Theatre, Tickets at the Regent Centre. Christchurch Mon 24th Feb, Carlton Hotel, Tickets at Record Factory, 637 Colombo St. Dunedin Tues 25th Feb, Tickets at EMI Shops, Dunedin. New album Camera Obscura, produced by John Cale thru...
Dates: 1986-02 22/1986-02-25

Verdi's Rigoletto., 1986-07-31/1986-08-09

 Item — Poster 594: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90594
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a series of Wellington performances of Rigoletto. Includes a drawing of an unhappy clown. Also includes the texts: 'Starring: Malvina Major, Patrick Power, Paul Neal, Richard Green, Flora Edwards, Roger Wilson. State Opera House, July 31, August 2,5,7,9. Book at the State Opera House. Phone 850-832. All performances at 8.00pm. Director: Raymond Boyce, Musical director: William Southgate. The Wellington City Opera Chorus, The Wellington Regional Orchestra'. Also includes...
Dates: 1986-07-31/1986-08-09

Verlaines: Fri September 4th - Landsdown Hotel with Even As We Speak and Vicious Kites, Sat 5th - Piccadilly Hotel with Cherry Clox., [19??]-09-04/[19??]-09-05

 Item — Poster 316: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90316
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising two concerts by Dunedin rock band the Verlaines. Includes a red and white photograph of a doll and a house in a forest. Also includes the text: 'Presented by Radio Skid Row 88.9 FM'.

Dates: [19??]-09-04/[19??]-09-05

Video Night Orientation, 1982-03-01

 Item — Poster 88: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90088
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising an Orientation event at Canterbury University. Includes an image of the computer game 'Space Invaders'. Also includes the texts: 'A.B.C.G.O.R.D.O.N.S.A.B.C.G.O.R.D.O.N.S. Plus! Giant video screen! Video games! Video clips! Ballroom 8 p.m. Mon Mar 1. 1 student I.D. required per couple plus 1 Orientation ticket per person. A4 Art'.

Dates: 1982-03-01