Aotearoa Music Photography Exhibit

Image Auckland and I Love Takapuna presents a special exhibition celebrating Music, Concerts and Performances in New Zealand. The exhibition is a selection of entries from the first Aotearoa Music Photography Award in 2021 in a walk-by street exhibition in the heart of Takapuna from May to July 2022.

(Main Image: Stella Gardiner; Benee – Peachy Keen Festival, Wellington)

Professional and amateur photographers alike were invited to send in their images taken at live gigs, concerts, backstage or at Festival or community events. All genres and styles of photography were welcome as long as they were music related.

All images were taken in Aotearoa by a great selection of NZ based photographers, photographing both New Zealand and international acts.

WHEN: May 2nd, 2022 – August 2nd, 2022.

Curated by Elaine Smith and sponsored by I Love Takapuna. Thanks to all the photographers who took part.

Walk along Hurstmere Road and see the images at selected outdoor windows.

(Images below:
– (Craig Baxter) U2 frontman Bono salutes the crowd at Mt Smart Stadium in November 2010
– (Liam Costley) An Open Love Letter to West Auckland)