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Matariki Festival Diary: Music and Performance
Check out the Matariki Festival 2019 programme, with events running throughout Auckland until 14 July.
$16m for beloved arts, education groups
A $16 million boost is being given to some of Auckland’s most well-loved arts, educational and rescue services.
Picnics, popstars and pōhutukawa at Music in Parks
Summer 2020 brings the biggest-ever Music in Parks series.
Bic Runga and Annie Crummer grace Tuia 250 stage
Bic Runga, Anna Coddington, Ria Hall and Annie Crummer, singing with her Papa Will Crummer, are among many much-loved Kiwi artists bringing music to Te Tangi o Te Moana stage at Karanga Plaza, Wynyard Quarter, from 25 to 28 October.
Auckland amps up for record-breaking summer
Regional Facilities Auckland is anticipating events hosted at its venues will generate an estimated $53 million in visitor spend this summer – eclipsing all previous records.
Auckland Heritage Festival Diary - Music and Film
Explore some of the highlights for music and film lovers from the 2019 Auckland Heritage Festival.
Young Tāmaki Makaurau talent jam with musical royalty
Some of the region’s emerging talent shared the stage with musical royalty.
Stars shine at the Stand Up Stand Out Finals
Auckland's youth shone brightly as they took the stage at the Stand Up Stand Out finals on Saturday 14 September.
SUSO uncovers Auckland’s top young talent
More than a thousand emerging musicians and dancers converged on Ōtara Music Arts Centre this August to test themselves at heats and semi-finals.
Students compete for talent show glory
More than 1000 secondary school students from across Auckland will compete in Auckland Council's Stand Up Stand Out youth music and dance competition.
Which Music in Parks event fits your personality?
Take our quiz and find out what Music in Parks event you should go to.
Creative Communities Scheme funding available for Auckland art projects
The current funding round supporting emerging and established Auckland artists is closing later this month.
Entertaining the whānau? Kids Music in Parks has you covered
Get the little ones excited these holidays with mini music festivals just for kids.
WATCH: What's coming up at Music in Parks 2019
Check out the first look at the summer series!
Auckland City of Music strategy launched
A new strategy will outline the benefits of being a City of Music and a plan to develop Auckland as a music city.
Do you know what a harpsichord is?
Don’t worry if you don't: we find out from harpsichord master Robert Petre.
