The Coromandel Artbeat Spring Festival kicked off on the 6th of September in Whitianga with the launch of CoroCine, a three-day local film festival showcasing the best in Hauraki Coromandel filmmaking. And in December, we see it ending in an experimental community music collaboration, Random Addition #3. From film, music, creative workshops, exhibitions, theatre, and all that comes between, our artbeat spotlighted our creative communities!
By Brooke Dennehy Larkin
The energy on Saturday night at the annual Colville Sings event was nothing short of electric. Upon entering the sparkling and shimmering Colville Hall, a disco ball front and centre lighting up the whole space, it was clear that a one-of-a-kind evening was about to unfold.
Driving Creek’s 50th Anniversary was a weekend to remember. It brought together our community to celebrate Barry Brickell’s legacy and the enduring impact of Driving Creek. The event offered something for everyone, from thought-provoking panel discussions to creative exhibitions and engaging activities.
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
The amazing results of three years of engagement will be showcased during the four-day exhibition at Hauraki House Gallery Coromandel. In addition, there will be fun ‘have-a-go-drop-in’ art workshops on each day.
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
Calling all art lovers! Creative Coromandel’s spring festival, artbeat, is a curation of all the must-see artists, experiences and events in the rohe. Running until mid-December, artbeat gives locals and visitors alike the chance to build an itinerary of art experiences on the Coromandel, before the summer hordes arrive.
The main purpose of To The Front is to empower youth by providing them with knowledge and practical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Once upon a time, in a delightfully quirky town hugging a sandy shoreline, the Gold Mining Town of Thames strutted onto the scene! Bursting with heritage, culture, and artistic flair, it became the perfect backdrop for the very first Steampunk the Thames Festival in 2015!
Interview by Jessica Paton Nur Peach is a singer-songwriter and recording/performing artist from Waiomu, a small seaside settlement on the Thames Coast. She released her debut album, Syncopate, in June this year. Q: Who Are You? Could you introduce yourself and give...
