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From the ashes: RNZB's The Firebird with Paquita
Like a mighty phoenix rising into the sky, RNZB’s next ballet will erupt in glory on stage this August.
What's On
L.A.B's summer 2022 tour coming to Auckland, Christchurch and New Plymouth
It wouldn't be summer without an L.A.B tour, and this one is no different. The legends are hitting the road, and they're bringing some pretty awesome friends to Auckland, Christchurch and New Plymouth.
Lorde to headline Electric Avenue Music Festival 2022
Lorde is heading to Christchurch in February 2022 as one of the headline acts at Electric Avenue Music Festival.
Snowboxx Festival comes to Wanaka this September in collaboration with Rhythm & Alps
The epic annual Snowboxx event held in Avoriaz, France and now R&A organiser Alex Turnbull is bringing it to Aotearoa.
Jimmy Barnes' 'Flesh and Blood' tour coming to New Zealand
Legendary Aussie pub-rocker Jimmy Barnes is taking advantage of the open borders to launch a New Zealand tour, kicking off at Christchurch Town Hall in September and October.
Master of puppets: Meet Sarah Burren, the maker of The Glow Show
The Glow Show artistic director Sarah Burren talks to What's Hot New Zealand about the value of teamwork, and keeping the attention of toddlers.
Q&A: Kiwi soul musician Louis Baker on his new album
With his new EP out and doing the rounds, soul crooner Louis Baker took a moment to chat with What's Hot New Zealand about BBQ, crowd singalongs, and favourite venues.
Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)
Ralph Hotere was a prolific figure in New Zealand art through the late 20th Century, charting his journeys around Aotearoa and the world and reflecting on his experiences, identity and...
Cinema Italiano Festival
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New Zealand Opera’s 2021 season announcement brings The Marriage of Figaro and more on the road
Appropriately themed ‘navigating love’, NZ Opera’s 2021 season is set to make us fall in love with opera all over again with a variety of operas in different sizes, styles and locations....
Events
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