Rugby World Cup fans were able to enjoy a wealth of events in Te Marae o Hine – the Square during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, including the 'Our People, Our Place Cultural (OPOP) Food and Music Fest' in the lead up to the game between Argentina and ...

Creator:      Shane Bayley
Place:          Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          October 2, 2011

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 January, 1959. "Im so frightened. I don't know how I am going to do the part," confides Niki in 17-month-old Lynette Owen-Taylor at the Opera House yesterday. Niki ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 28, 1959

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 January, 1959. "A scene from "Ladies Night In a Turkish Bath," to be staged in the Palmerston North Opera House on January 27, 28 and 29."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 17, 1959

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 6th February 199.

"BB King, Palmerston North Opera House, January 10. Wednesday night, the last week in January, and Riley B. King made his first visit to Palmerston No...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard

Date:          February 6, 1991

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 20th February 1979.

"The long awaited appearance locally by Video is taking place this weekend at the Albert Motor Lodge. Phil Scott and the rest of...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          February 20, 1979

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th September 1987

"Remember the final days of Meltdown Record's last venue the Commercial? The bop till you drop seemingly endless succession of ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 2, 1987

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31 August 1961 "An instrumental seminar, attended by 100 young musicians from all parts of the North Island, and under the directorship of Mr. L.E. Schwabe, is being hel...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Freyberg Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 31, 1961

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 26th February 1992.

"The Topp Twins are off again, cracking jokes, serving up another hilarious slice of the New Zealand lifestyle. This time Lynda ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          February 26, 1992

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II walking and greeting the crowds of people filling the "Lions Den" in the Square. Mayor Brian Elwood and other officials can be seen walking through the centre of the picture. A band and sound system are set up on the...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          197X

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22nd November 1989.

"Okay all you leather-trousered, fist-punching-in-the-air types. Hamilton metallers Knightshade play the Awapuni on November 30 ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pioneer Highway, Palmerston North
Date:          November 30, 1989

The information for this image was taken from an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31st March 1989 "Hiku Artz Productions presents Darby Tuhaka and Beehive Jive Rhythm & Blues stageshow. Cloverlea Tavern, playing Friday & ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 31, 1989

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th August 1992 "The Tartan Clansmen left last week for Seville in Spain, where they will represent Palmerston North at World Expo 92. First stop is Disneyland where th...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 19, 1992

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th August 1992 "The Tartan Clansmen left last week for Seville in Spain, where they will represent Palmerston North at World Expo 92. First stop is Disneyland where th...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 19, 1992

This image was taken by a Manawatu Standard photographer and depicts the band 'Foise' (later Foise Master). Members: John Hicks, Matt Sanko, Ross Harkness.

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 24, 1996

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th November 1987 "Tired, listless, unemployed? You could need Dole Day Afternoon, an extravaganza of local bands designed to shake life back in to the jaded local musi...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 25, 1987

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th November 1987 "Tired, listless, unemployed? You could need Dole Day Afternoon, an extravaganza of local bands designed to shake life back in to the jaded local musi...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 25, 1987

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th January 1990 "New Zealand's best selling act ever returns for a sensational tour!! The Seekers. Million selling hits: The Carnival is Over -- Ge...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 25, 1990

The information for this image was taken for an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th September 1987 "Rokkit 88: Appearing at Alberts. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Doors open 7pm. Cover charge $2.50 Albert Motor Lodge, 700...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 25, 1987

The information for this image was taken for an advertisement that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th September 1987 "Rokkit 88: Appearing at Alberts. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Doors open 7pm. Cover charge $2.50 Albert Motor Lodge, 700...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 25, 1987

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 9th October 1991 "Gigs at Massey disoriented: Orientation appears rather grim this year… Organisers at Massey say they can't afford the top acts any ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 26, 1992

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 11th October 1991 "Auckland band Lee Harvey & the Bagmen return to Palmerston North for one show at Super Liquor Man on Friday, with support from Hon...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 11, 1991

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 9th October 1991 "Gigs at Massey disoriented: Orientation appears rather grim this year… Organisers at Massey say they can't afford the top acts any ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 26, 1992

Gang Shows are revue style perfomances put on by Scouts and Girl Guides and involved singing, dancing, and skits. There have been annual performances in New Zealand from the 1950s

This image depicts the 110 performers and leaders sing for the aud...

Creator:      Keith Hamblyn
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 1963

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 01 October 1958: "Members of the Auckland P.R.O. show "Maori" were given a tribal welcome on their arrival in Palmerston North today. Here their leader replies to the we...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 1, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 9th September 1992. "Seven years after the Palmerston North music scene really started coming of age, it's good to see bands like Feast of Stevens continuing to grown.

...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard

Date:          September 9, 1992

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th February 1992.

"The beat of the drums filled the night air in the secluded Kahuterawa Valley last night as 25 people drummed from 9 pm to 9 am ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard

Date:          February 19, 1992

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18th September 1991.

"The Flickering follow up their success with their self-penned Candles and Quicksand tracks on Radio Massey with a headlining s...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard

Date:          September 18, 1991

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st April 1978.

"The Wellington based professional group Fool Moon like to be different, yet at the same time please their audience. Consisting of four talented songwr...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          April 21, 1978

Advertisement from Evening Standard 15th June 1973.

"Palmerston North's greatest night spot: The Steeple. Fully licenced restaurant, has it all. A-la-carte dinging, a choice of superb wines, top line entertainment 6 nights, dancing, intimate nigh...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          June 1973

Advertisement from Evening Standard 1st June 1973.

"Join the inn-set at Palmerston North's Centre of Musical Entertainment. Drink, dance and listen to the Soundproofs professional reeditions of hits new and old -- (six nights a week & Sat. aftern...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          June 1973