Events
Y&H Tours 2019 – I Am Māori
Organisation: The Young and Hungry Arts Trust
When: 30 April – 21 June, 2019
Regions: National
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Drama
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: The Young and Hungry Arts Trust(info@youngandhungry.org.nz)
In the 50-minute no-tech programme brought directly to your school by Y&H Tours (A Country of Two Halves, OUTLIERS), I AM MĀORI showcases extracts from plays by Māori playwrights.
We are thrilled to have Nancy Brunning (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tūhoe) as the director and dramaturg of what will be another excellent show for your Drama and English students.
Nancy is an actress, writer and director who has won awards in film and television and has made a major contribution to the growth of Māori arts, including acting as a dramaturg for some of New Zealand’s most celebrated Māori playwrights.
Nancy says she would aspire her storyteller super power to be matakite/seeing into the future. “Ki te kahore he whakakitenga, ka ngaro te iwi - without foresight or vision the people will be lost”.
The programme will touch on topics such as family issues, politics and land rights, with a common thread being ordinary people doing extraordinary things to change their world, no matter who they are or their background. It is the connection to their culture that gives them great strength to fight their battles and find the hero within.
I AM MĀORI will be touring schools around New Zealand from April 30th to June 21nd.
The programme will feature at least one extract from a playwright on the NZQA prescribed reading list, with all extracts confirmed by early term 1, 2019.
Booking information and a proposed tour route are now available on the website. Booking enquiries can be made directly via me, Natasha at production@youngandhungry.org.nz or 04 385 8227
Stay tuned for more information being released in the coming months.
Curriculum support
Along with the performance at your school, your booking includes a study guide with:
• A master script
• Playwright bios and play synopses
• a digital filming of the work which can be accessed anytime throughout the year after the performance (available in July),
• notes and information from the creative team,
• and pre and post show activities and exercises tailored to exam requirements.
Y&H Tours (Formerly EnsembleImpact: A Country of Two Halves, OUTLIERS)
Y&H Tours takes New Zealand theatre to secondary schools, universities and youth theatre groups around the country. Created to support the drama curriculum, it showcases a themed collection of New Zealand playwrights, tells New Zealand stories, addresses issues that are relevant to New Zealand youth, and employs young New Zealand actors at the start of their professional careers.
Performed in traverse by four young professional actors, the show requires no lighting or sound set up. It is ideally suited to Drama students in years 10 -13 and has a Q and A built into the programme.
New Zealand Primary Schools Teachers' Conference 2019
Organisation: PENZ (on behalf of the NZPSTC Committee)
Where: Wellington
When: 15th - 16th April 2019
Regions: National
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate
Discipline: Multi-Arts, Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Type of Event: Workshop, Exhibition
Contact: Janna McLean(janna@penz.org.nz)
On behalf of the New Zealand Primary School Teachers’ Conference Committee, we warmly invite you to join us at the NZPSTC scheduled in Wellington from April 15th-16th 2019.
We are excited to host two days of learning, collaboration, networking and inspiration. This conference will provide an array of professional development opportunities for all Primary and Intermediate Teachers. With 11 different Subject Associations contributing their knowledge, skills and expertise it is set to an amazing event.
This years’ theme is 'Integrated Learning and Collaborative Teaching in the 21st Century'.
The programme will include approximately 65 professional development workshops. These high quality workshops will be lead by some of New Zealand’s most inspiring, forward-thinking teachers. There is also an outstanding line up of key note speakers (including Chris Hipkins - Minister of Education) and presenters who will motivate and challenge your thinking.
uNZipped 2019
Organisation: TAPAC - The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
When: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 to Thu, 24 Jan 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Dance
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: The Auckland Performing Arts Centre(education@tapac.org.nz)
Contemporary Dance uNZipped is a collaboration between TAPAC and Patrice O'Brien, Professional Teaching Fellow and specialist in Dance Education from the Faculty of Education, University of Auckland.
The programme will include a line-up of experienced teaching artists and facilitators handpicked for their expertise and commitment to dance in schools.
You will experience:
Four days of workshops packed with ideas and creative strategies to assist your teaching of NCEA dance
At least two contemporary dances to use for NCEA performance standards
Daily sessions on contemporary technique
Sessions on composition and choreography suitable for delivery to your students
Discussions and networking with fellow secondary school dance teachers; an invaluable relationship-building resource!
In addition, you will receive:
An official DVD recording of the dances for your resources
Student instructions and assessment schedules for the standards covered in the workshop
Opportunities to purchase additional resources.
Enrol now for the early-bird price of $495. This special concession ticket price is on offer until Friday 14 December. Schools are also able to secure places for their teachers now, and receive an invoice in January 2019. So secure your school's place for this exciting and inspirational course today!
Tim Bray Productions 2019 season
Organisation: Tim Bray Productions
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland
When: 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Primary
Discipline: Multi-Arts, Drama, Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Tim Bray Productions(info@tbp.org.nz)
Tim Bray Productions is delighted to announce its exciting season of children’s theatre shows for 2019. The company is entering its 28th year of bringing entertaining and educational theatre experiences to young people and next year’s line-up is sure to be enjoyed by young and old.
The season kicks off in April with a favourite Kiwi story - The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate by Margaret Mahy, which is a rollicking and funny pirate adventure. The show tells the story of Sam, an ordinary man who wears an ordinary suit and who works in an ordinary office. But his mother is an extraordinary mother – she’s a pirate and yearns to see the sea again. Hilarity ensues as they head to sea together with lots of opportunities for audience involvement.
Next up in July is the much anticipated We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury that has become a classic chant-aloud tale. Follow and join in the family’s excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
For September/October audiences will enjoy The Little Yellow Digger, which is based on the series of children’s picture books about The Little Yellow Digger by Betty and Alan Gilderdale. When the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud, a range of bigger diggers are sent to finish the job with entertaining results. Stories featured in the show are The Little Yellow Digger saves the Whale, The Little Yellow Digger at the Zoo, The Little Yellow Digger, The Little Yellow Digger and the Bones, The Little Yellow Digger goes to School.
December sees the return of Tim Bray Productions’ beloved Christmas story, The Santa Claus Show ’19. It tells the tale of Kelly and Alana who are best friends and decide to write to Santa Claus. But Kelly sends the longest list of things that a child wants for Christmas that Santa has ever seen. Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole so she can learn for herself the true meaning of Christmas.
Each show will take to the stage at the Pumphouse Theatre during 2019 with both an education season during the last week of term and a school holiday season for two weeks. Performance times are 10:30am and 1pm daily for education performances and 10:30am and 2pm for school holiday’s performances. There are also New Zealand Sign Language interpreted performances and audio described performances available for each show.
A Teachers Resource Guide packed with cross-curricula classroom activities to do before and after your visit to the show is available for each show and a special ticket offer with one free teacher's ticket per 10 students. Enhance your class or school’s visit to the show with a Theatre Workshop. Now available with drama, literature and art activities, Q & A with Tim Bray (diary permitting) and cast, and a backstage tour.
For more information and ticket bookings please visit our website.
NZ Musical Futures Training Days 2019
Organisation: Musical Futures
When: Long bay College on Friday 5th and 6th April 2019; Waiuku College on Monday 8th April 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: Musical Futures(info@musicalfuturesinternational.org)
We are very pleased to be able to announce that there will now be three days of training for “Musical Futures” in 2019 and for the first time these will be held at two different venues.
The first is at Long Bay College on Friday 5th and 6th April and the second at Waiuku College on Monday 8th April.
It is great that nearly 100 New Zealand teachers have already had been involved in training over the past two years with all being extremely positive about the benefits they have gained from the course and also the resources that they have been able to use immediately with their classes. Several teachers were so inspired they followed up their training with workshops in Melbourne while another has taken a sabbatical to study this teaching approach further.
We hope to have much more primary and secondary music teachers involved in the training next year and also that those who have already had training may enjoy the “recharge” day on Saturday 6th April.
Term 1 Drama NZ Primary Workshop
Organisation: Drama New Zealand
Where: Saint Kentigen Girls' School - 514 Remuera Road, Remuera
When: Wednesday 13 March 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Primary
Discipline: Drama
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: Judy Norton(dramanzprimaryed@gmail.com)
‘The Marvels'
Based on Brian Selznick’s latest graphic novel, ‘The Marvels’ this workshop uses a wide range of practical strategies to physically, emotionally and cognitively engage students with text so that they think and act more critically and creatively. This workshop will be suitable for any teacher who wants to provide a rich sensory experience that will captivate and motivate students to want to read, write, speak and listen.
The strategies are non-threatening for teachers and students alike and are easily transferred to a wide range of learning contexts. Our facilitator for this workshop is Chris Horne. Chris is a Drama specialist teacher, former Team Solutions Drama Advisor, Lecturer and national workshop presenter for primary and intermediate Drama.
DNZ NZ National Conference
Organisation: Drama New Zealand
Where: Rangi Ruru Girls' High - 59 Hewitts Road Merivale Christchurch
When: 12th - 14th April 2019
Regions: Canterbury
Target Audience: Primary
Discipline: Drama
Type of Event: Seminar
Contact: Ryan Timoko-Benjamin(ryan@ojc.school.nz)
Auckland Brass Boot Camp 2019
Organisation: New Zealand Brass Academy
Where: Auckland City Brass Bandroom
When: 9th Feb 9-12, 2nd March 9-12
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Seminar, Workshop
Contact: Tak Chun Lai(nzbrassacademy@gmail.com)
NZBA is extremely excited to announce our first event, Auckland Brass Boot Camp 2019.
Please join us on the 9th Feb 9am-12noon with Josh Rogan, APO Sub-principal trumpet and 2nd March 9am-12noon with Tak Chun Lai, APO Principal Tuba, at the Auckland City Brass Bandroom, Three kings, Auckland.
Both sections welcome brass players at any level and age.
$30 for both sections.
The Windsor Gallery 2019 Canterbury Year 13 Art Competition
Organisation: Windsor Gallery
Where: Windsor Gallery 386 St Asaph St Christchurch
When: 5th - 20th September 2019
Regions: Canterbury
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Visual Arts
Type of Event: Exhibition
Contact: Tracey and Philip Wynands(info@windsorgallery.co.nz)
Windsor Gallery Canterbury Year 13 Art Competition – Opening Night 5th September 5.30pm, Exhibition 5th September – 20th September
• Aim to allow students to exhibit in a professional gallery and gain exposure to the art world and to extend creativity and skills
• Available to Year 13 Art Students throughout Canterbury
• Two finalists selected from each school by Head of Art Department/Art Teacher to exhibit one artwork each
• Work from June onwards last year able to be exhibited
• Original 2 D – Mediums: Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media
• Dimensions 600mm x 700mm maximum size including framing (if slightly bigger may be acceptable)
• Entry Form due 16 August 2019
• Art delivered to Gallery by 5pm 30th August 2019
• Art must be able to be hung – we are able to assist and have low cost mounting and framing available from end of line moulding and matts – we need the work to be received by 22nd August for us to assist in this process
• Winner judged by two independent judges: Blair Jackson, Director of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Aaron Kreisler, Head of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury
• Prizes awarded opening night
• 1st Prize mix of cash, framing voucher and art supplies voucher to the value of $650 and $200 Framing Voucher to the school
• 2nd Prize $450 mixed as above and $150 framing voucher to the school
• 3rd Prize $300 mixed as above and $100 framing voucher to the school
• Peoples Choice award $150 mixed and awarded at the end of competition
• All Finalists receive a $50 Framing Voucher
• Schools encouraged to bring through Year 12 students so they can see what the competition involves for next year
Full details and entry forms available on the link or email info@windsorgallery.co.nz with any queries.
2019 Youth Autumn School
Organisation: The New Zealand Dance Company
Where: Te Oro, 98 Line Rd, Glen Innes, Auckland
When: 9am – 4pm Monday 15 – Thursday 18 April 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Dance
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: The New Zealand Dance Company (yep@nzdc.org.nz)
Live a week in the life of professional NZDC dancers with daily technique and choreography classes taught by members of the Company!
The NZDC Youth Seasonal School is a stimulating school holiday dance program that is sure to challenge and inspire while developing new skills in technique and performance. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from some of the New Zealand’s leading professional dancers during a week of classes that explores contemporary dance techniques as well as choreographic skills.
This April, NZDC has expanded its programme and will be holding offering its Youth Autumn School in Auckland as well as Hamilton from Monday 15 April – Thursday 18 April 2019.
Register before Friday 15 March to receive an early-bird discount!
YOUTH AUTUMN SCHOOL – AUCKLAND
Date: Monday 15 – Thursday 18 April 2019
Time: 9am – 4pm.
Location: Te Oro, 98 Line Rd, Glen Innes, Auckland
Ages: Students 12+ years
Cost*: $280 each
AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL SCHOOL PROGRMME
Organisation: Auckland Festival Trust
When: 7-24 March 2019
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Multi-Arts, Drama, Dance
Contact: Natasha Lay(schools@aaf.co.nz)
BACKBONE
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS
Impressive, choreographic ensemble work performed with a healthy dose of physical humour. Winner of Outstanding Achievement at Australian Dance Awards 2018 and Helpmann Best Choreography Award Nominee 2017.
Suitable for Years 4 – 13 / Circus, Dance
School Tickets: Available for Thursday 14 & Friday 15 March 7.30pm
Venue: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
https://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/events/for-schools/backbone-schools/
AS IT STANDS
ROSS MCCORMACK & MUSCLE MOUTH
A powerful new dance work from NZ Arts Foundation Laureate Ross McCormack and his company Muscle Mouth. Stunning set, lighting and sound design interacts with and informs choreography to create a majestic sculptural landscape.
Suitable for Years 11 – 13 / Dance
Schools Performance: Friday 8 March 12.30pm
Venue: ASB Waterfront Theatre
https://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/events/for-schools/as-it-stands-schools/
THE DREAMER
East meets West in this cross-cultural interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A devised piece from British physical theatre gurus Gecko and Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre.
Includes pre-show talk.
Suitable for Years 9 – 13 / Dance, Drama, English
School Tickets: Thursday 21 & Friday 22 March 7.00pm / Pre-show talk 6.00pm
Venue: The Civic
https://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/events/for-schools/the-dreamer-schools/
For all enquiries, please contact:
Natasha Lay - Creative Learning and Community Engagement Co-ordinator
schools@aaf.co.nz | DDI 09 374 0339
Unitec Shakespeare Season 2019
Organisation: Unitec
When: Wed 5 June @10:30am Thu 6 June @10:30am
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Drama
Contact: Unitec(pasa@unitec.ac.nz)
2019 will see another excellent season of Shakespeare plays performed by the graduating students of Unitec’s Acting for Stage and Screen programme. Seating for our school matinees is limited so book now…
TWELFTH NIGHT Directed by Rita Stone
Twelfth Night was written to take place for the traditional festivities set for 12 nights after Christmas when a 24-hour party allows chaos to reign. A king and queen are identified because they find a pea or a bean in their cake and not all is what it seems. In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night cross gender disguise, passionate pursuit of hidden identities and a sense that desire does not always find its satisfaction makes a timeless comedy; woven through with wisdom and pathos.
Wed 5 June @10:30am
Thu 6 June @10:30am
ROMEO & JULIET Directed by Elena Stejko
To simply call it the most famous love story of all time is to neglect the aching sadness and exposing of human foolishness that is in the heart of the timeless Romeo and Juliet. Through the tragedy of the lovers’ brief lives we learn once again that tender shoots of romantic love can be destroyed by parental neglect and vindictive refusal to heal, to forgive, to accept. Beauty and grief embrace and the poetry of the greatest dramatist leads us toward the light.
Wed 12 June @10:30am
Thu 13 June @10:30am
VENUE: Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland
COST: $5 per person (inc GST)
BOOK: email pasa@unitec.ac.nz with the name of your school, group numbers (students & teachers), and a contact name/email to send invoice.
Please note you are welcome to change your group numbers up until a month out from the show date. If you cancel or change your booking within 30 days of the date of the performance your school will still be liable to pay the full cost of the invoice.
WYO plays The Russians
Organisation: Wellington Youth Orchestra
Where: St. Andrews on the Terrace.
When: Sunday 12th May 7pm
Regions: Wellington
Target Audience: Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Mark Carter(mbcart556@gmail.com)
Wellington Youth Orchestra's first concert of the 2019 season "The Russians" Featuring works by Borodin, Khachaturian and Rachmaninov Symphony No 2. Please come along and support these fantastic young musicians.
Tickets at door
$20
Unwaged, children, and students gold coin donation.
New Beginnings Songwriting workshop with Bic Runga
Organisation: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Where: The Arts Centre
When: Sat 6 July 2019 10am-5pm; Sunday 7 July 10am-5pm; Monday 8 July 6pm-9pm
Regions: Canterbury
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: Hannah Wilson(hannahw@artscentre.org.nz)
This three-part workshop is aimed at emerging and semi-professional singer-songwriters.
The workshop will cover:
- Discussion around what makes a good song.
- How to musically improve songs including through song structure, melodic hooks, chord substitutions, bass lines, vocal harmony and more.
- Tools for exploring and developing material including writing a new song over an existing chord structure.
- Lyric writing.
- Elements of creative practice, including mental resolve, decision making, how to deal with writer’s block, seeing a song through, and industry opportunities.
- The art of co-writing.
- The production process.
- The workshop is being held across three dates:
Saturday 6 July 2019 – 10.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday 7 July 2019 – 10.00am to 5.00pm
Monday 8 July 2019 – 6.00pm to 9.00pm
The workshop is limited to 20 people and participants need to be available for all sessions, which will be held at The Arts Centre in central Christchurch.
It costs $150 per student (aged 15 plus) and includes lunch and refreshments. If the cost is prohibitive, please let The Arts Centre know when you apply as financial support may be available.
To apply, send the following to hannahw@artscentre.org.nz by 3 June 2019:
- A demo track (digital file, link to website or ideas recorded with a smartphone app)
- Your artist CV
- Information about why you want to be part of this workshop
- If applicable, a link to your website or artist Facebook page or YouTube channel
All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their applications by 10 June.
NZCT Chamber Music Contest - Northern Regional Final
Organisation: Chamber Music New Zealand
Where: School of Music Theatre, University of Auckland
When: 22 June 2019
Regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Northland, Taranaki, Waikato
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Beckie Lockahrt(contest@chambermusic.co.nz)
The Contest is an iconic secondary school musical event held annually throughout the country in June. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and we’re looking forward to another 50 years of inspiring youth music-making and to celebrate the fantastic musicians and composers that have launched their careers through the Contest.
This is the perfect opportunity for young musicians, regardless of standard or experience, to compose and to perform chamber music and strive towards excellence.
12 groups have been selected to perform in the Northern Regional Final on Saturday the 22nd of June 2019
22 June 2019
11.30am & 4.30pm
School of Music Theatre, University of Auckland
Adjudicators: Richard Mapp & Yoshiko Tsuruta
Regional Contest Organiser: Gemma Lee
Results of groups performing will be released on Saturday the 15th of June.
$15 door sales only
NZCT Chamber Music Contest - Central Regional Finals
Organisation: Chamber Music New Zealand
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier
When: 22 June 2019
Regions: East Coast, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Wellington
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Beckie Lockhart(contest@chambermusic.co.nz)
The Contest is an iconic secondary school musical event held annually throughout the country in June. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and we’re looking forward to another 50 years of inspiring youth music-making and to celebrate the fantastic musicians and composers that have launched their careers through the Contest.
This is the perfect opportunity for young musicians, regardless of standard or experience, to compose and to perform chamber music and strive towards excellence.
12 groups have been selected to perform in the Central Regional Final on Saturday the 22nd of June 2019
22 June 2019
11.30am & 4.30pm
MTG Century Theatre, Napier
Adjudicators: Rae de Lisle & Amalia Hall
Regional Contest Organiser: Rhondda Poon
Results of groups performing will be released on Saturday the 15th of June.
$15 adults door sales only
Students and children FREE
NZCT Chamber Music Contest - Southern Regional Final
Organisation: Chamber Music New Zealand
Where: The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch
When: 23 June 2019
Regions: Canterbury, Nelson, Otago, Southland, West Coast
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Beckie Lockhart(contest@chambermusic.co.nz)
The Contest is an iconic secondary school musical event held annually throughout the country in June. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and we’re looking forward to another 50 years of inspiring youth music-making and to celebrate the fantastic musicians and composers that have launched their careers through the Contest.
This is the perfect opportunity for young musicians, regardless of standard or experience, to compose and to perform chamber music and strive towards excellence.
12 groups have been selected to perform in the Southern Regional Final on Sunday the 23rd of June 2019
23 June 2019
11.30am & 4.30pm
The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch
Adjudicators: Doug Beilman & Leni Hoischen
Regional Contest Organiser: Jody Keehan
Results of groups performing will be released on Saturday the 15th of June.
Adults $15 door sales only
Students and Children FREE
NZCT Chamber Music Contest - Southern Regional Final
Organisation: Chamber Music New Zealand
Where: The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch
When: 23 June 2019
Regions: Canterbury, Nelson, Otago, Southland, West Coast
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Beckie Lockhart(contest@chambermusic.co.nz)
The Contest is an iconic secondary school musical event held annually throughout the country in June. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and we’re looking forward to another 50 years of inspiring youth music-making and to celebrate the fantastic musicians and composers that have launched their careers through the Contest.
This is the perfect opportunity for young musicians, regardless of standard or experience, to compose and to perform chamber music and strive towards excellence.
12 groups have been selected to perform in the Southern Regional Final on Sunday the 23rd of June 2019
23 June 2019
11.30am & 4.30pm
The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch
Adjudicators: Doug Beilman & Leni Hoischen
Regional Contest Organiser: Jody Keehan
Results of groups performing will be released on Saturday the 15th of June.
Adults $15 door sales only
Students and Children FREE
The Flick
Organisation: Wow! Productions
Where: Allen Hall Theatre, University of Otago
When: July 4th - July 20th
Regions: Otago
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Drama
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Rosella Hart(rosellahart@gmail.com)
The Flick, by Annie Baker, Directed by Lara Macgregor.
Annie Baker is one of the most produced writers in the US.
Her real-time, naturalistic scripts, feature characters that are simultaneously heartbreaking and hilarious.
This mesmerising comedy of the mundane received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Obie Award for playwriting, and was Finalist for best play NY Critics Circle.
For a limited run of 12 shows, with advance booking discount on all full price tickets before 3rd July, and schools preview show for only $10 on Wednesday 3rd July (group bookings)
TAPS - Percussion Camp
Organisation: Ted Atkatz Percussion Seminar
Where: St Cuthbert's College Auckland
When: 13 - 17 January 2020
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Seminar, Workshop
Contact: Eric Renick(ericrenick@thepercussionER.com)
Eric Renick here to tell you about an amazing opportunity for percussionists in NZ. With help from the APO, I'll be hosting a week long percussion camp called TAPS with my former teacher, Ted Atkatz Former Principal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Steven Logan Principal Timpanist of the APO, and Timothy Jones Director of Percussion Studies at University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The week will have group workshops, masterclasses, private lessons and percussion ensemble rehearsals that will culminate in a performance in Town Hall at the end of the week.
This camp is designed for percussionists ages 12-infinity as well as for teachers wanting to expand their ability and understanding of how to improve their percussion sections.
The week will cost $395 NZD with Day Audit Passes available for $100. Includes lunch, snacks, and all activities. Scholarships available by application.
Applications Close on 18 October, so get in fast! Limited space.
All those interested should apply here:
TAPS/APO Application
Any Questions to: ericrenick@thepercussionER.com
Kodály Australia Conference
Organisation: Kodály ACT Branch
Where: Canberra Girls Grammar School
When: 28 September - 1 October 2020
Regions: International
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Other
Contact: Glenys Gijsbers(nationalconference@kodaly.org.au)
The 2020 Kodály Australia Conference Spring into Song: Sustaining the Vision invites music educators and the broader community to reflect on Kodály-inspired research and practice in the 21st Century. The conference will celebrate our diversity of culture and educational contexts as well as new growth and innovation, re-imagining Kodály’s vision and its application in Australia today.
I am pleased to announce that a Call for Presenters and performers is now OPEN.
The ACT Branch of the Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia (Kodály ACT) invites educators, researchers, academics, composers, conductors, musicologists, ethnomusicologists and performers working with people of all ages to submit an application to present an Elective Workshop, Paper, Posters or Concert (Lunchtime or Evening) at the 2020 Kodály Australia Conference. Sessions showcasing Kodály inspired practice are invited which addresses any aspect of the conference theme.
Please visit our website: http://kodalynationalconference.org.au/call-for-presenters-and-performers/ for further information
Delegate registrations are not open just yet, but if presenting or performing is not your thing and you want to be part of this great event, register your interest here: http://kodalynationalconference.org.au/register/
There are sponsorship and trader opportunities, or you could come along as a Delegate and enjoy everything on offer in Canberra.
NZSSSO Performance.
Organisation: New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO)
Where: Charles Luney Theatre, St Margarets College, Christchurch
When: Performance on Evening of Saturday 18th April, 2020. (Course runs Monday 13th April – Saturday 18th April 2020).
Regions: Canterbury
Target Audience: Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Kerrin Brizzell/ Sarah Anderson(sarahnzssso@gmail.com)
High Standard Orchestral course culminating in performance on Saturday 18th April, 2020
Program:
Anthony Ritchie – A Bugle Will Do
Mozart – Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra, K.299
Brahms – Symphony No.2 in D major, op.73
Gabriel Baird – Commissioned Work
The Royal Family presents FREE Community Hip Hop Classes (40 week programme) 16-18yrs
Organisation: The Palace Dance Studio & The Royal Family
Where: Otara (Otara Pool and Leisure Centre), Otahuhu (Youth Space), Mangere (Arts Centre), Papakura (Red Hill Community Centre), Manurewa (Leisure Centre)
When: Otara (Monday) Papakura (Tuesday) Mangere (Wednesday) Otahuhu (Thursday) Manurewa (Friday)
Regions: Auckland
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Dance
Contact: Kathy Kendall(kathy@theroyalfamily.co.nz)
This year The Royal Family is holding a FREE Community Hip Hop Dance Programme (40 weeks) in Otara, Papakura, Mangere, Otahuhu and Manurewa
During the programme students will learn a series of dance routines, techniques, styles and choreography. They will also work towards, and audition for, a showcase in October at the Vodafone Events Centre choreographed by Parris Goebel.
This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience as a dancer/performer if that is something they are working towards or it is an amazing way for them to keep fit and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Classes run each week day (during the school term) from 4.30pm - 5.30pm and we provide free shuttle bus pick up (from select locations in the communities) and drop offs back home or to the nearest train station.
Days and Venues:
- Otara on Mondays @ Otara Pool and Leisure Centre
- Otahuhu on Tuesdays @ The Youth Space
- Mangere on Wednesdays @ The Arts Centre
- Papakura on Thursdays @ the Red Hill Community Centre
- Manurewa on Fridays @ the Leisure Centre
Free TXT OTARA, OTAHUHU, Mangere, Papakura, Manurewa to 3548 to register
Ages 16-18yrs | Free Shuttle Services | Choreographers Program End of Year Showcase plus more!
Notes:
- Classes run one day per week during term time (excludes school holidays and public holidays)
- Free pickup (from select locations) and drop off (back home) are available to those in the local area (this will be confirmed with you once we receive your registration)
- Minimum age is 16 years, maximum 18 years
- Students do not need to be enrolled in a secondary or tertiary school to attend, they can be employed full or part time, in full or part time study or still trying to find out what their direction for the year is
- Students must bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes and clothes to class
Voice of Youth Auditions | Singers and Dancers 16 - 18 years
Organisation: Parris Goebel In collaboration with New Zealand at Expo 2020
Where: Auckland @ Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre | Wellington @ Te Rauparaha Arena | Christchurch @ Cowles Stadium
When: Auckland 20th April | Wellington 21st April | Christchurch 22nd April 2020
Regions: Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Dance
Type of Event: Other
Contact: Kathy Kendall(kathy@theroyalfamily.co.nz)
Parris Goebel is looking for singers and dancers, aged 16-18, to join her at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Pop music’s most in demand choreographer, Parris Goebel is the woman behind Justin Bieber's ‘Sorry’ video and the choreography for Sam Smith’s ‘How Do You Sleep?’ and Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty’ runway show. She is also the curator of New Zealand’s entertainment and cultural programme for Expo 2020 Dubai and wants to give the youth of New Zealand a chance to showcase their talents at the world’s greatest show.
Under New Zealand’s theme of Care for People and Place, Parris has developed an entertainment programme celebrating New Zealand’s creativity, diversity and youth over the six months of Expo 2020 Dubai.
From New Zealand to Dubai, Parris Goebel’s ‘Voice of Youth’ will be an opportunity for singers and dancers between the ages 16-18 to perform at Expo 2020 Dubai in a show celebrating our youth through song, dance and spoken word.
The ‘Voice of Youth’ show will be directed by Parris herself, and performed at the World Expo in Dubai in January 2021.
Text AUCKLAND or WELLINGTON or CHRISTCHURCH to 3548 for more information and a link to the registration forms at:
Auckland: http://theroyalfamily.co.nz/auckland/
Wellington: http://theroyalfamily.co.nz/wellington/
Christchurch: http://theroyalfamily.co.nz/christchurch
Dance: 8am check in, Auditions from 9am – 1pm.
Singing: 11am check in, Auditions from 12pm – 3pm.
If selected from the auditions, you must be available to attend rehearsals on the following dates (airfares, accommodation and meals will be provided)
- 13th - 17th July 2020 (Auckland)
- 28th September - 2nd October 2020 (Auckland)
- 2nd - 13th January 2021 (Auckland)
and the performance
- 14th - 20th January 2021 approximate (Dubai)
and have a valid NZ Passport at the time of travel
FAQ's: https://www.nzatexpo.govt.nz/post/here-s-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-voice-of-youth-auditions
Parris Goebel to put New Zealand centre stage at Expo 2020 Dubai: https://www.nzatexpo.govt.nz/post/parris-goebel-to-put-new-zealand-centre-stage-at-expo-2020-dubai
Te Tai o Poutini Art Awards
Organisation: Westland Art Inc
Where: Virtual
When: 27 August to 4 November 2020
Regions: West Coast
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Visual Arts
Type of Event: Exhibition
Contact: Sue Aspline(tp.artawards@gmail.com)
Te Tai o Poutini Art Awards is a regional art competition that showcases and supports local artists. The awards celebrate excellence in West Coast visual arts.
Showquest
Organisation: Rockquest Promotions Ltd
When: May - July 2021
Regions: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Wellington, National
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Multi-Arts, Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts
Type of Event: Performance
Contact: Kelsey Moller(events@showquest.nz)
Showquest has launched a trio of programmes for creative students around Aotearoa in 2021. Students Y1-13 can enter Showquest - mini stage shows combining dance, music, drama, art, culture & technology, and Toi - a wearable art spectacular in collaboration with World of WearableArt. Budding high school filmmakers can enter OnScreen, a digital short film challenge.
OnScreen was developed in response to Covid-19 event restrictions, and the wave of filmmaker talent emerging in NZ was astounding.
Showquest and Toi events will be running in 12 regions from May–July 2021, and OnScreen is held in term 3 as a fully online platform. Showquest is committed to providing accessible events that celebrate diversity, and provide ākonga with unique experiences in the arts.
Students are encouraged to take on creative leadership roles in crafting their performances, and Showquest provides support and resources for senior students wanting to integrate NCEA credits into their work.
Registrations of interest are open now at www.showquest.nz or contact events@showquest.nz for a free info pack or NCEA resource book!
Practical Art workshops
Organisation: Art and You
Where: Nelson - Nayland College
When: 12 to 16 July 2021
Regions: National
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Visual Arts
Type of Event: Workshop
Contact: Noreen Melvin (nemelvin04@gmail.com)
We are running a choice of four week long workshops in visual arts with an emphasis on exploring creativity, thinking processes and well being through and enjoying art making under the guidance of four experienced art tutors who have been involved in visual art education . The workshops are suitable for adult beginners into art or those more experienced who want to deepen their thinking and approach to art making.
The workshops are really suitable for teachers at any level, from early childhood to secondary who want to have the opportunity to learn more about art making and/or just have some wonderful professional development.
Targeted at art making as a way to refresh, revive our passion and enjoy doing something for ourselves that will have benefit for our learners.
Nelson is a great place for a winter escape in the first week of the July holidays ! Lots of art to see and explore. Numbers are limited to ensure so do use our link for a professional development application at the start of the school year.
The Youthtown Songwriting Competition - Aotearoa
Organisation: Play It Strange
Where: Online entry
When: Closes 29 April 2022
Regions: National
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Other
Contact: Debbie Little(debbielittle@playitstrange.org.nz)
The Youthtown Songwriting Competition - Aotearoa is open and keen to receive entries from year 9, 10 & 11 songwriting students. There will be at least 65 finalists chosen to record their song professionally in a recording studio. The mastered tracks will go on all platforms including Spotify and Bandcamp. Come on board!!
Whānau
Organisation: TAHI: New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance
Where: Wellington and Hawkes Bay Schools
When: School Term 2, 2022 - Week 7-9, Shows at 9am and 1pm.
Regions: Hawke's Bay, Wellington
Target Audience: Secondary
Discipline: Multi-Arts, Drama
Type of Event: Performance, Workshop
Contact: Beth Barclay(producer@tahifestival.com)
TAHI: New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance presents Whānau - a collection of monologues from some of the very best NZ solo plays that explore themes of family. Please see our Presenter Pack and trailer for more information.
Touring to Wellington and Hawkes Bay schools in June and July 2022, Whānau is an energised, hour-long show where four professional actors take on a selection of Aotearoa's most iconic solo characters. The excerpts are carried by song and movement transition, taking us on a journey from absent dads to matriarchal nanas, family feuds to miracle babies. Whānau premiered at TAHI Festival 2021 to sold out audiences.
What: A 60 minute show. Suitable for all student year levels.
In addition to the 60 minute performance, we offer a free 30 minute Q and A session that aligns with NCEA Drama. We supply a Resource Pack for students/teachers for exam prep and a digital copy of the show.
When: School Term 2, 2022 - Week 7-9, Shows at 9am and 1pm.
Costs: $350 per performance (including Q & A) – Please note this fee is negotiable and our priority is sharing the production with schools.
Kodaly Australia National Conference
Organisation: Kodaly Australia
Where: Canberra Girls Grammar School, Canberra, Australia
When: Monday 26 - Thursday 29 September 2022
Regions: International
Target Audience: Primary, Intermediate, Secondary
Discipline: Music
Type of Event: Other
Contact: Glenys Gijsbers(nationalconference@kodaly.org.au)
The 2022 Kodály Australia Conference Spring into Song: Sustaining the Vision invites music educators and the broader community to reflect on Kodály-inspired research and practice in the 21st Century. The conference will celebrate our diversity of culture and educational contexts as well as new growth and innovation, reimagining Kodály’s vision and its application in Australia today.
The program features International Presenters from Hungary and the USA along with local practitioners to present a program of Keynote addresses, Musicianship and Elective Session, Conference Choir and Lunchtime and evening Concerts and social events