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SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Bay of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nLi’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s\, he blends blues\, early jazz\, ragtime\, and Western swing\, delivering it live with harmonica\, guitar\, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously! \nCaptivating storytelling intertwines effortlessly with heart stopping harmonica. Multiple guitar styles are underpinned by his left and right feet frantically pounding the kick and hi hat. The listener is left simply wondering\, “How the hell does he do that?” \nIn an age where we are rushing around at breakneck speed\, where everything is instant\, sugar coated\, airbrushed and overly polished\, Li’l Chuck brings us down to earth with some organic\, all natural\, whole grain\, naked goodness. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lil-chuck-the-one-man-skiffle-machine/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Bay of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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SUMMARY:Louis Baker
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nCelebrating the release of his highly anticipated second album Trouble\, Louis Baker returns to the stage here in Tauranga. \nOver the past decade\, Baker has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices\, captivating audiences with his rich blend of soul\, jazz and modern R&B. From intimate venues across Aotearoa to stages around the world\, his ability to connect through song has earned him a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most compelling live performers. \nAt its heart\, Trouble is an album about hope\, love\, connection and collective resilience\, reflecting on the shared experiences that shape us and what it means to be human. This special album release shows will showcase songs from the new record alongside fan favourites from across Baker’s catalogue. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Aotearoa’s finest artists live. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/test-16/
LOCATION:TOTARA STREET\, Totara Street\, 11 Totara St\, Mt Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Tauranga Fringe Fest
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nTauranga Fringe Festival is a one-day extravaganza of strange creativity\, alternative art\, live music\, Pasifika performance\, puppetry\, fashion\, poetry\, circus and everything gloriously in between. It’s a realm where mind-bending artistic experiences are bestowed upon the community — a whirlwind affair where artistic visionaries showcase their talents\, captivating audiences and igniting creative energies across seven stages. \nLeave the politics at the gate. The Fringe is a neutral space where joy and experience prevail — one extraordinary day away from everything that’s heavy in the world right now. \nEmbrace your inner performer\, adorn yourself flamboyantly\, unleash your creativity\, and join this grand artistic carnival. This is grassroots arts at its most alive — built by Tauranga\, for Tauranga\, with every dollar going straight back into the artists and community that make it happen. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/test-14/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Extra Lives
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nExtra Lives is a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience votes by phone to steer a funny\, heartfelt Role-Playing Game-style story while the band performs the soundtrack in real time. Part concert\, part comedy\, part theatre and part game\, the show turns the audience into the hero as every choice changes the journey. \nCreated by Los Angeles musician Michael Kohl and featuring a Kiwi band\, Extra Lives promises to connect audiences through live music\, video game nostalgia\, comedy\, audience agency and communal storytelling. \nNo app is required: just bring your phone\, your friends and your best/worst decision-making instincts. To the next level! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/extra-lives/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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SUMMARY:Astrolabe Live Music Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar\nAstrolabe has had the best New Zealand music\, cold beers and good times since ‘94. \nMusic has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. \nEnjoy live music every weekend from 7pm\, with DJs from 9pm ’til late. Make sure you come along to one of our next gigs and feel the good vibes. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/astrolabe-live-music-weekends/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Astrolabe Brew Bar\, Astrolabe Brewbar\, 82 Maunganui Road\, Mount Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Astrolabe Brew Bar":MAILTO:goodtimes@astrolabe.co.nz
GEO:-37.636083;176.18232
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe Brewbar 82 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3116 Tauranga Bay of Plenty 3116 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Astrolabe Brewbar\, 82 Maunganui Road\, Mount Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116:geo:176.18232,-37.636083
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T190000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T203531Z
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SUMMARY:Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nLi’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s\, he blends blues\, early jazz\, ragtime\, and Western swing\, delivering it live with harmonica\, guitar\, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously! \nCaptivating storytelling intertwines effortlessly with heart stopping harmonica. Multiple guitar styles are underpinned by his left and right feet frantically pounding the kick and hi hat. The listener is left simply wondering\, “How the hell does he do that?” \nIn an age where we are rushing around at breakneck speed\, where everything is instant\, sugar coated\, airbrushed and overly polished\, Li’l Chuck brings us down to earth with some organic\, all natural\, whole grain\, naked goodness. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lil-chuck-the-one-man-skiffle-machine/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Bay of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261024T204000
DTSTAMP:20260726T045003Z
CREATED:20260726T045003Z
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-24/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260805T014809Z
CREATED:20260805T014809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T014809Z
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SUMMARY:Waihī Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pop-up Marketeers\nWe are super excited to be coming to Waihī Beach during Labour Weekend 2026. Sun 25th Oct 2026\, Waihī Beach Community Centre\, Beach Road from 10am – 3pm. Come along for a day of Healing\, Nurturing the Mind\, Body and Spirit. From: Healers and readers\, Natural Health\, Spiritual and Wellness Products\, Rongoa\, Crystals\, Bone and Greenstone\, Jewellery\, Clothing\, Soaps & Candles\, Oils & Balms Coffee & Food\, Gift stores and more. \nFREE PUBLIC ENTRY. \nIf you wish to be a vendor at the event please email us: popupmarketeers@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/waihi-beach-holistic-wellbeing-expo/
LOCATION:Waihi Beach Community Centre\, Waihi Beach Community Centre\, Waihi Beach 3611\, Waihi Beach\, Bay of Plenty\, 3611\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:-37.4064276;175.9375078
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T054853Z
CREATED:20260914T054852Z
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. \nTheir family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching\, and comical\, these five quirky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart\, and move the spirit. \n“Endlessly inventive\, ridiculously energetic\, child-friendly… Machine de Cirque has it all.” – Broadwayworld.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T141000
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SUMMARY:Machine de Cirque
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival 2026\nSomersaulting in from Québec\, Canada\, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa\, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world\, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless\, touching and comical\, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard\, juggling clubs\, a drum kit and even a bath towel! \nMachine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind\, touch the heart and move the spirit. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210409Z
CREATED:20260915T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210409Z
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SUMMARY:Paris in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nPremiering here in Tauranga\, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral\, dream-like ambience\, surrounded by the audience. \nThis intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient Ousia\, the ongoing musical partnership of Jack Hooker and John Psathas. Pieces include Debussy’s Clair de Lune\, Satie’s Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes and Ravel’s haunting Le Gibet. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/paris-in-the-rain/2026-10-25/1/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210409Z
CREATED:20260915T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210409Z
UID:10006479-1792947600-1792947600@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Paris in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nPremiering here in Tauranga\, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral\, dream-like ambience\, surrounded by the audience. \nThis intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient Ousia\, the ongoing musical partnership of Jack Hooker and John Psathas. Pieces include Debussy’s Clair de Lune\, Satie’s Gymnopedies and Gnossiennes and Ravel’s haunting Le Gibet. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/paris-in-the-rain/2026-10-25/2/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street Tauranga Bay Of Plenty 3110 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Durham Street:geo:176.1674593,-37.6830069
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T055624Z
CREATED:20260914T055624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T055624Z
UID:10006472-1792954800-1792954800@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Bay of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210651Z
CREATED:20260915T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210651Z
UID:10006480-1793034000-1793034000@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Valentina
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nThe Rebel Alliance Presents: The Valentina. A live radio play. With pictures! \nA gorgeous interstellar adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos. \nWith the help of her awesome parents\, 8-year-old Ellen paints a spaceship she has drawn at school on her bedroom ceiling. As darkness falls and the moon rises\, the ship comes to life. Joining Ellen on board are new friends and trusted crew members Yuri Gagarin\, Neil Armstong\, Laika the space dog\, and the first woman in space\, Valentina Tereshkova. Ellen goes on an extraordinary adventure that takes her past the edge of the unknown and onto the surface of an alien planet\, Vitanonan X. \nThe Valentina pays tribute to the extraordinary imagination of kids who manage to stretch mightily to keep their feet on the ground as they reach for the stars. \nThe Valentina was commissioned by Auckland Live as a world premiere for Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-valentina/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street Tauranga Bay Of Plenty 3110 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Durham Street:geo:176.1674593,-37.6830069
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T055624Z
CREATED:20260914T055624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T055624Z
UID:10006473-1793041200-1793041200@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Bob Marley – How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAward-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating\, heartfelt celebration of identity\, love\, and the healing rhythm of reggae. \nFrom Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting\, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity\, ancestry & rediscovery\, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity\, resistance & healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents\, wrestling with identity\, colorism\, and cultural disconnection\, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that\, in the end\, every little thing is gonna be alright. \nUplifting\, personal\, unforgettable and captivating. \n★★★★★ “Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant.” – Broadway Baby. \n★★★★★ “Duane Forrest doesn’t just perform Marley. He explains him.” – James Murphy\, The Scoop. \n★★★★★ “…this solo performance is definitely not just a showcase nor a mere tribute. It’s a layered and well-crafted piece of theatre.” – Cathy Tune\, The Clothesline. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Bay of Plenty
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260331T005214Z
CREATED:20260331T005146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T005214Z
UID:10005734-1793127600-1793134800@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Read Between
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes\nOn the last Tuesday of each month\, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. \nJoin the Read Between the Rhymes Facebook group for updates and discussions. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/read-between/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:-37.7078037;176.1534414
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T080808Z
CREATED:20260825T080807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T080808Z
UID:10006390-1793129400-1793133000@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Learn Cuban Salsa - Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Salsa ¡Agua!\nExperience the rhythm\, energy\, and warmth of Cuba right here in Tauranga with Salsa Agua\, the city’s only Cuban-based Salsa school. Every Tuesday night\, Elizabeth Street Community Hall comes alive with music\, movement\, and laughter. \nNo partner? No problem! No booking? Just turn up! Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or ready to refine your moves\, our friendly instructors and welcoming community will make you feel right at home. \n7:30 PM – Beginners I- Never danced before this is you!\n8:30 PM – Beginners II -Keep Building your skills\n9:15 PM – Improvers -take a walk on the wild side \nJoin the fun\, meet new people\, and dance your way into the week with Salsa Agua. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/learn-cuban-salsa-beginners/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Street Community Hall\, 169 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T210959Z
CREATED:20260915T210958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210959Z
UID:10006481-1793174400-1793293200@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tāne Rore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nBold. Bilingual. Beautifully Māori. \nAn extraordinary theatrical experience that will shimmer in your bones and ignite the fire within. \nTāne Rore is a critically acclaimed bilingual theatre work inspired by the Māori atua of performing arts that weaves together haka\, waiata\, poetry\, movement and heartfelt storytelling in a theatrical experience unlike any other. \nPerformed by a phenomenally talented all-Māori cast including Poroaki Merritt-McDonald\, Luke Orbell\, Tohu Edwards\, Nātana Mika and Joseph Rehu-Hahunga\, Tāne Rore explores the many facets of Māori identity – belonging\, masculinity\, culture and legacy through an authentic Māori lens. Rich with humour\, heart and humanity\, the production invites audiences into stories that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nRaw\, uplifting and visually striking\, Tāne Rore is more than a performance\, it is a celebration that connects generations\, honours whakapapa\, and reinvigorates contemporary theatre in Aotearoa. \nWitness one of Aotearoa’s most compelling new Māori theatre works by this exciting Tauranga-based collective. \n“Tāne Rore shatters stereotypes\, portraying Māori men as multifaceted and deeply complex\, far beyond the caricatures often seen in mainstream media\, positive messages that resonate far and wide.” – Theatreview. \nParental guidance is recommended. Contains mature themes including\, but not limited to\, spirituality\, grief\, sexuality and colonisation. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tane-rore/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street Tauranga Bay Of Plenty 3110 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Durham Street:geo:176.1674593,-37.6830069
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T224235Z
CREATED:20260923T224234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T224235Z
UID:10006501-1793210400-1793210400@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Letter Never Sent | Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Film Society\nMikhail Kalatozov • USSR • 1960 • 96 mins • HD\, B&W • PG violence • In Russian with English subtitles. \n​Four Soviet geologists discover a diamond cache in the remote Siberian wilderness\, only to be trapped by a devastating forest fire in this cinematically adventurous tale of survival. \n“Spectacular… unforgettable” – Richard Peña\, BAMPFA. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/letter-never-sent-film-screening/
LOCATION:Luxe Cinema Tauranga\, 21 Devonport Road\, Tauranga\, 3110
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T001811Z
CREATED:20260916T001810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T001811Z
UID:10006482-1793296800-1797012000@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nSlam returns for its sixth year and coming back to its spiritual home of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. \nA high-energy\, competitive poetry event where poets perform their original work.An exhilarating blend of poetry\, performance\, theatre and storytelling with an emphasis on authentic voice\, emotion\, and audience connection. \nOver three rounds\, twelve local performance poets will try to win the hearts of the audience judges\, ultimately emerging as the next Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam Champ. \nSlams are fun\, inclusive spaces and whether you perform sonnets\, rap\, activism or comedy\, all styles are welcome. The point is not the points\, the point is the poetry. \nWant to perform? Registrations open Thursday 27 August at 7pm: https://taurangafest.festivalpro.com/form/NALNQGZAVUHQBVSMBQMA/0 \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/wham-bam-tauranga-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Toi Tauranga Art Gallery\, Tauranga Art Gallery\, 108 Willow St\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3141\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.68316;176.16895
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Tauranga Art Gallery 108 Willow St Tauranga Bay of Plenty 3141 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tauranga Art Gallery\, 108 Willow St:geo:176.16895,-37.68316
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260816T221822Z
CREATED:20260816T221822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T221822Z
UID:10006332-1793352600-1793359800@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Feedback Lab
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nSTOP MARKING YOUR OWN HOMEWORK! \nIt’s time to unlock your creative noncritical voice. \nIntroducing the Feedback Lab 2026/27 monthly sessions. \nThe Feedback Lab invites artists of many different disciplines and levels to connect\, explore\, and share information ideas and processes in a relaxed non-judgemental environment. \nLead by Carol Bisset\, the Feedback Lab provides a safe place in which to share fresh perspectives on your own and other artists work. Throughout the year there will be a select group of guest speakers who will introduce us to their unique journeys as practising artists. \n“I’m really pleased to hear the Feedback Lab might be returning. \nWhat made it different for me was the intentional focus on constructive dialogue. It created a space where artists could share work and receive considered feedback from fresh perspectives. That process encouraged deeper reflection and brought valuable analytical insight into my own practice. I especially appreciated the opportunity to connect with other artists in Tauranga Moana in a meaningful way; not just socially\, but through critical and creative exchange. \nCarol is an outstanding facilitator. She creates a respectful\, responsive environment where people feel safe to speak honestly. Her ability to guide discussion while allowing space for diverse viewpoints is a real strength. \nGrassroots\, inclusive initiatives like this are vital for sustaining a healthy and connected arts community. They make critical conversation accessible and strengthen relationships within the local creative sector. ” \n– Fiorella Silva Perez. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-feedback-lab-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Incubator Creative Hub":MAILTO:info@theincubator.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T072112Z
CREATED:20260929T071630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T072112Z
UID:10006516-1793383200-1793385000@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Touch tour performance | Tauranga Arts Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nBlind and low vision patrons will get the chance to engage in a “touch tour” before one of the Tauranga Art Festival performances. \nTo promote access at the festival\, the touch tour will be held before the Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking performance at Baycourt on October 30. \nThe 6pm-6.30pm tour supports the live commentary offered by Audio Described Aotearoa for the 7.30pm show. \nThose on the touch tour will get to explore the set\, costumes and sensory elements of the Tiri show before being offered an audio description via earpiece\, by audio describer Nicola Kāwana. \nTauranga Arts Festival director Megan Brown\, who has worked with Nicola Owen and Paul Brown of Audio Described Aotearoa before\, says she’s delighted with this opportunity\, which is aligned with the festival’s intention to be inclusive in as many ways as possible. This touch tour and audio description is made possible thanks to the generous partnership and support of Baycourt Community and Arts Centre. \nAudio Described Aotearoa was formed in 2014 to make it as easy as possible for organisations to offer audio description to benefit blind and low vision people. Over the years\, they have described hundreds of performances\, tours\, and events\, across the country and online\, ranging from ballet and contemporary dance to seminars on architecture\, street art and civic events.  They audio described this bilingual retelling of Witi Ihimaera’s original play Woman for Walking for the Auckland Theatre Company season and are thrilled to be able to offer access to this amazing production for blind audiences in the Bay of Plenty region. \nThose keen to book a Touch Tour or audio described performance can email baycourt@tauranga.govt.nz\, call 07 577 7188 (option 2)\, or visit the Baycourt Box Office. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/touch-tour-performance-tauranga-arts-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T021244Z
CREATED:20260507T021244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T021244Z
UID:10005942-1793386800-1793386800@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Astrolabe Live Music Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar\nAstrolabe has had the best New Zealand music\, cold beers and good times since ‘94. \nMusic has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. \nEnjoy live music every weekend from 7pm\, with DJs from 9pm ’til late. Make sure you come along to one of our next gigs and feel the good vibes. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/astrolabe-live-music-weekends/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Astrolabe Brew Bar\, Astrolabe Brewbar\, 82 Maunganui Road\, Mount Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Astrolabe Brew Bar":MAILTO:goodtimes@astrolabe.co.nz
GEO:-37.636083;176.18232
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe Brewbar 82 Maunganui Road Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3116 Tauranga Bay of Plenty 3116 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Astrolabe Brewbar\, 82 Maunganui Road\, Mount Maunganui\, Tauranga 3116:geo:176.18232,-37.636083
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T002134Z
CREATED:20260916T002134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002134Z
UID:10006483-1793388600-1793388600@creativebop.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nAn extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana. \nCreator of the acclaimed The Haka Party Incident\, Katie Wolfe (Ngāti Mutunga\, Ngāti Tama)\, in association with Auckland Theatre Company\, directs this epic tale of Tiri Mahana\, a 186-year-old matriarch\, from her birth at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi to present-day Aotearoa. This bilingual retelling written by Witi Ihimaera (Te Whānau a Kai\, Ngāti Porou)\, Katie Wolfe\, Maioha Allen and Tā Haare Williams is drawn from the original play Woman Far Walking by Witi Ihimaera. \nWith award-winning actors Miriama McDowell (Ngāti Hine\, Ngāpuhi) and Nī Dekkers-Reihana (Ngāpuhi\, Te Rarawa\, Ngāti Porou)\, audiences are invited into a world where Tiri wants us all to remember that the good things\, the right things in life\, are worth fighting for. The play will be performed in both English and te reo Māori. \nWoven into a deeply emotional tapestry celebrating wāhine Māori and the emergent rangatahi who will take Aotearoa forward\, this astonishing production is a national treasure that will continue to resonate across time and place. \n“A stunning and brilliantly executed production laced with personality and humanity that never loses sight of its own message.” – NZ Arts Review. \nPerformance includes haze\, smoke\, sexual innuendo and descriptions of violence. \nAccessibility Touch Tour: 6–6.30pm. \nAudio described performances offer live commentary by Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd\, delivered via earpiece for blind and low-vision patrons. Before the show\, Touch Tours let patrons explore the set\, costumes\, and key sensory elements. To book a Touch Tour or audio described performance\, email baycourt@tauranga.govt.nz or visit the Baycourt Box Office. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/tiri-te-araroa-woman-far-walking/
LOCATION:Baycourt Community & Arts Centre\, 38 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay Of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@taurangafestival.co.nz
GEO:-37.6830069;176.1674593
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T224955Z
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SUMMARY:Hinengaro’s Way: Dr Hinemoa Elder
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nIn her latest best-selling and perceptive book\, Ara\, Dr Hinemoa Elder MNZM (Te Aupōuri\, Ngāti Kurī\, Te Rarawa\, Ngāi Takoto\, Ngāpuhi nui tonu) introduces us to Hinengaro\, the Māori goddess of the mind\, who leads us through 23 rua\, caves\, into the depths of Papatūānuku\, our earth mother\, and back to the surface again. \nJoin Dr Elder with artist\, designer\, facilitator\, educator and creative advocate Arohanoa Mathews (Ngāi Te Rangi\, Ngāti Ranginui) for an invaluable insight into how Hinengaro’s wisdom can help us bolster our wellbeing\, face life challenges\, navigate chaos\, build resilience and work our way through the complexities of our own minds. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/hinengaros-way-dr-hinemoa-elder/
LOCATION:Tauranga City Library\, Tauranga City Library\, 91 Willow St\, Tauranga\, 3110\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Home Again with Jon Toogood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nTauranga Arts Festival is thrilled to welcome Aotearoa legend Jon Toogood\, former frontman of iconic band Shihad\, lead singer of The Adults and author of memoir\, Home Again. \nIn this special event Toogood will talk with arts and culture writer Karl Puschmann\, who worked with him on the book\, about his early music-obsessed years in Wellington\, the formation of a band that would become a cultural force\, a career travelling the world making music\, meeting heroes\, and composing electrifying songs. \nDon’t miss this intimate\, one-off chance to hear from an iconic kiwi and rock legend. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/home-again-with-jon-toogood/
LOCATION:Tauranga City Library\, Tauranga City Library\, 91 Willow St\, Tauranga\, 3110\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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