A talented up-and-coming local musician will be performing a series of live music sessions at the newly-opened East Auckland Youth Space in Botany Town Centre.
The live sessions are on Saturday May 28 and Saturday June 18 from 11am-1pm at the Youth Space, opposite Amazon and next to Mirrou.
Since the age of 13, Amy Wang (stage name Amylia) has been performing in Auckland as a solo vocalist.
Her notable venues include performances at Sky City Convention Centre, the Auckland Performing Arts Centre, Uxbridge Arts Centre, Five Knots and more.
She covers a range of genres with her guitar from pop, jazz, folk to R&B.
The project is funded by Arts Out East, supported by Te Tuhi and the Howick Local Board along with the Howick Youth Council.
“Through this project, I hope to inspire younger generations in east Auckland to explore and embrace their creative passions, whether that is through music, art, spoken word, poetry, whatever brings them joy,” Amylia says.
Amylia will cover a range a genres and songs from classic artists such as Billie Holiday, Fleetwood Mac and Abba to modern artists like Adele and Harry Styles.