Published
Tue, May 7, 2024, 20:00
- Located in Ponsonby, the venue launched at the end of last month.
A new record bar has opened in Auckland.
A new addition to Ponsonby, nami is an all-vinyl record bar from the team behind Auckland staples OCKHEE and Swings. It takes over the space from Conch Kitchen & Bar, which closed on March 28th after 26 years.
Open 4 PM til late from Thursday through Sunday, nami record bar will host parties, exclusive events and pop-ups, in addition to operating as a listening bar. The main room features a KV2 Audio sound system with vintage JBL L112 speakers powered by a Sansui G-5700 amp, while vintage JBL L40 speakers occupy the shopfront.
Frank Booker and Samuel Harmony, founders of nascent party Music First, will curate the bar's in-house programme, with a focus on both local and international DJ talent. A fundraising initiative has been launched, with proceeds from limited-edition merchandise being directly reinvested into the space.
Find out more about nami via Instagram.