Te Manu Waiata returns, in partnership with Te Puna Creative Hub - a space dedicated to nurturing rangatahi and artistic innovation in West Auckland - presented in the wonderful Kōmanawa Multi-functional Digital Theatre.
 
This year, exploring the journey of Ngā Whetu o Te Pō | The Stars of the Night.  Anchored by 15-year-old soprano Kākahu Coughlan, the evening features outstanding young musicians in a celebration of rangatahi artistry and classical performance. 

The tūī, our concert’s symbol, is gifted with two voice boxes, which it can use independently or together, creating harmonies that are at once intricate and powerful. Its unmistakable sound brings a moment of glimmer when heard, capturing attention and wonder. In this way, the tūī perfectly reflects our kaupapa: the voice as an instrument and the instruments that give voice to music. Together they intertwine, just as the tūī weaves its layered notes into song, walking in two worlds simultaneously.
 
Inspired by the whakataukī “Me he korokoro tūī” - likening a beautiful singing voice to the throat of a tūī - this evening celebrates the dual beauty of voice and performance, brought to life by our young artists, performing in concert for music development.  We aim to raise funds to further music education and offer future concerts for tomorrows musical & artistic innovators.

 

Venue Partner: Te Puna Creative 

Where creativity and innovation converge to generate something extraordinary. Te Puna Creative Hub, located at the heart of Te Kōpua Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in partnership with Te Kawerau a Maki, is designed to support and nurture the extraordinary artistic talents of our rangatahi in West Auckland, and beyond. The hub offers a range of affordable, adaptable spaces with state-of-the-art tools and  technologies to help bring your creative vision to life.