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Gillian Whitehead: Tribute to Richard Nunns

Kua hinga te tōtara o te wao nui a TāneAs a trumpet and flute player from a jazz and brass band background, and a teacher with an enquiring mind and thirst f...

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Taonga Puoro Animations

Hine Mokemoke

Hine Mokemoke is the atua of the pūtātara, a taonga pūoro (musical instrument) made from conch shell. Once upon a time, Hine Mokemoke crept deep within the s...

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Taonga Puoro Animations

Hine Pū Te Hue

Hine Pū Te Hue is the atua of hue (gourd), which is used to create taonga pūoro (musical instruments) that have an amazing ability to heal both mind and soul...

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SOUNZ Community Commission 2024/25

Te Tono Mahinga ā-Hapori a SOUNZ

Community project for Manawa Ora | Wellington Regional Hospital Orchestra and Choir chosen as the 2024/25 SOUNZ Community Commission.The winning project for ...

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SOUNZ appoints Jerome Kavanagh as Chair | Toihau of Composers Advisory Panel

SOUNZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Jerome Kavanagh as the new Chair | Toihau of our Composers Advisory Panel (CAP).Jerome Kavanagh is a Grammy...

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Matariki

Kia ora tātau it is Matariki time, happy new year!

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2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award

Te Tohu Auaha

Entries are now open for the 2024 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha. The purpose of the award is to recognize and reward creativity, excellence and in...

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The Nose Flute

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Bella Kalolo

on ‘The Panthers soundtrack’

Bella Kalolo features on the soundtrack for the TV show 'The Panthers.' You can watch all episodes here. Nina Lesperance from SOUNZ caught up with Bella abou...

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Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival Opening Weekend

by Keri-Mei ZagrobelnaThe first festival of its kind in the region, Gisborne’s Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival (October 4th - 20th) is a celebration of “artists ...