Dianne Broadley, lifelong journey with music, Part 2 - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 14th October 2025. Part 2 of 2. Dianne Broadley sang in a Wellington nightclub while at Teachers College.
She learned songs from jukeboxes and performed through Peter Sinclair’s contacts.
In Christchurch she joined the folk scene and learned the auto harp.
Back in Pahiatua, she taught music in classrooms with simple instruments.
After marrying in 1970, her Palmerston North home became very musical.
Her children formed bands and played in competitions.
She joined the folk club and co-founded For Folk’s Sake.
The group has performed for 20 years at festivals and retirement homes.
Dianne also sings with 6 to 60, a large community choir.
For her, live music builds joy, community, and lasting ties.
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- October 14, 2025