Concert posters

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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'.

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 -...

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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'.

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...

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...

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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'.

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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'.

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Poster advertising a series of 1984 Wellington performances of the New Zealand opera Waituhi. Includes a close-up photograph of a feathered cloak or Kahu huruhuru. Also include the texts: 'Librettist: Witi Ihimaera, Composer: Ross Harris, Director: Adrian Kiernander. "...will surely be a landmark in the development of N.Z. music." State Opera House - Wellington, September 8-15 1984. Major Sponsor - Caltex Oil (N.Z.) Ltd., QEII Arts Council, Unilever (N.Z.) Ltd.'

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Poster advertising a Christchurch concert / party featuring New Zealand rock band Newtones. Includes a black & blue photograph of a group of people in a conga line in the snow, and two people sitting at a picnic table. Also includes an image of a glass and a bottle bearing an image of a clown and the words 'Arts Circus'. Also includes the texts: 'Time of your life...on the rocks! Newtones & Radio U alternative disco. Teachers Trainees café. R.O.A.R. $2.50'.