The Rodger Fox Big Band plays Hone Tuwhare brings together a team of music collaborators to record and perform in concert original works based on the poetry of the late Hone Tuwhare.

Hone Tuwhare is one of New Zealand’s literary pillars.  His poetry is evocative of the beauty of the New Zealand landscape, and of the New Zealand spirit.  He is a timeless social rebel as relevant today as he was when he burst onto the scene in the late sixties.  His work is studied in Schools and Universities and is loved by the New Zealand public.  

Rodger Fox is similarly one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed musical figures, winning multiple awards and honours, and leading one of the most popular local jazz acts, the Rodger Fox Big Band, over the last 49 years.  

This is a concert not to be missed!