RQP presents Showquest - a night to celebrate creative rangatahi.
Showquest is a nationwide performing arts programme and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original stage performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture and Technology. Students design, produce and perform their stories in a powerful night of celebration with the community.
Young designers will follow the performances with the TOI wearable art showcase - prepare to be WOWed! Watch friendly inter-school rivalries heat up as ākonga explore the issues that are important to them. Join friends and whānau in supporting local emerging talent on the big stage!
Showquest and TOI are proudly presented by RQP, champions for young creators and producers of Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Rockshop Bandquest, OnScreen and Stills.
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.
Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) live on stage, complete with her international band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this SIMPLY THE BEST tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.
Hear all the energetic rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music: (Simply) The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer, It Takes Two and many more.
Not to be missed – BOOK NOW!
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.
Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
After captivating audiences across the USA and around the world, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland returns to New Zealand this festive season following a highly successful 2022 tour. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance.
Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes and heartfelt ballads, alongside all your favourite carols. The show’s exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an evening brimming with Irish charm and enthralling entertainment, all in one powerhouse event.
Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance embody the heartbeat of the festive season.
With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews and over 150,000 followers, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland promises 100% live singing and dancing as it bridges the gap between energetic folk music, Irish dance, and modern tap styles.
Don’t miss your chance to see this magical show as it tours New Zealand for a strictly limited season. Get your tickets now before they sell out.
**musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance
The Nelson Marlborough West Coast Brass Band Competition returns to Nelson and we invite you to join us for the 'Festival of Brass' where bands present a competition programme with a focus on stagecraft, 'lighter' pieces, and a featured soloist from within the band.
Judged by two music judges (Mark Carter, NZSO and Cameron James, NZ Army Band) and entertainment judge, MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack, this will be a great night of Brass Band entertainment.
General Admission (seats not allocated)
Delaney Davidson takes his band of Anniversaries on the local roads around Aotearoa. Don’t miss a night of wry humour, some theatre of unease, and a rocking collection of bangers from his extensive back catalogue as he celebrates the music that got him where he is today.
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star-studded catalogue with special band The Anniversaries, Heather Webb - Guitar, Alex Freer - Drums, Mark Hughes - Bass.
15 years ago, Delaney Davidson joined Reverend Beat Man - cult figure, gospel trash preacher, and founder of the hugely influential Swiss record label VOODOO RHYTHM RECORDS, to release Self Decapitation and a year later Bad Luck Man.
Self Decapitation had such hits as 'Little Heart' (Silver Scroll Finalist 2011) and barnstormer 'Dirty Dozen', while Bad Luck Man had 'You’re a Loser' (country music song of the year 2012), as well as 'I’m So Depressed', and evergreen 'Time Has Gone'. These albums cemented him into the Voodoo Rhythm Family and saw him become a distinct cult figure of the European Touring circuit.
Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as “being the reigning king of capturing the essence of 'Noir' in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.” - Post to Wire.
Having spent the last 20 years as travelling 'troubadour' around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa.
Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi - Black Sea, Golden Ladder, his visual artwork with Tame Iti, and his most current album Out Of My Head produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain, and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand - all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations and gaining respect and admiration from audiences.
"Incontestably one of Aotearoa’s most influential and lauded contemporary songwriters” - Under The Radar
Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates the incredible life of the late great Loretta Lynn, from her early days in the hills of Kentucky to her tempestuous marriage, tragic losses and enduring bonds with such luminaries as Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, across a stellar career, till her final send off to country music heaven in October 2022.
Amber Joy Poulton (Loretta Lynn), Lizzie Moore (Patsy Cline) and The Preacher Denis Surmon (Conway Twitty & Willie Nelson), along with kickin' band The Holy Men, will sing the story of and celebrate Loretta Lynn. In floor length gowns adorned with tassels and rhinestones, with hair as close to country music heaven as possible, where country music started and still should be, in the theatre, just like the Grand Ole Opry, and it's coming to New Zealand!
This inspiring show was a smash hit at the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival and has played to packed theatres across Australia since its debut in 2017, but it's New Zealand that has been screaming out for a tour and the cast couldn't be more excited for their first New Zealand tour in October 2025. They will have you tappin' your toes, tilting your head and falling in love with country music all over again with hits like 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 'You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man', 'Crazy', 'You're Lookin' At Country', 'Walkin' After Midnight', 'One's On The Way', 'Stand By Your Man', 'Faded Love' and more.
On their return to the stage post covid for their 2022 tour, Amber Joy Poulton and the cast of Coal Miner’s Daughter played to more than 10,000 people across Australia and in an eerie twist of fate, were performing opening night at the very moment of Loretta’s sad passing in Tennessee in 2022.
This is a show not to be missed and with the passing of the great Loretta Lynn, there is no better time to celebrate her music.
"Loretta Lynn paved the way for women like me in country music to take centre stage" - Amber Joy Poulton star of Coal Miner's Daughter
Join Nelson Youth Theatre for a whimsical adventure in Alice in Wonderland JR!
Dive down the rabbit hole and into a fantastical world with Alice in Wonderland JR! Follow Alice as she journeys through a magical land filled with quirky characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and more! With vibrant music, colourful costumes, and enchanting scenes, this family-friendly production is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
Come along for a whimsical ride full of surprises, laughter and timeless fun. Don’t miss out on the adventure—grab your tickets today and experience the wonder of Alice in Wonderland JR!
Get Ready to Rock 'n' Roll with Nelson Youth Theatre’s production of Grease the Musical!
Step back in time to the 1950s with Grease, the iconic musical that brings you all the thrills, romance and unforgettable hits! Follow Danny, Sandy, and the rest of the Rydell High gang as they navigate love, friendship, and teenage rebellion. With classic songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’”, and “You’re the One That I Want”, this high-energy, feel-good show will have you singing and dancing all night long!
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Grease. It’s electrifying, it’s fun, and it’s a blast from the past! Get your tickets now!
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift!
Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.
Join us with us for a fun night of singing, dancing and celebrating Taylor together!
Don’t miss your chance to relive the greatest Pop concert tour in history and revel in all things ‘Taylor’… BOOK NOW!
*This is a tribute show and is not associated with Taylor Swift Productions.
Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with the Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights.
Kate's not there, but you are.
Following multiple tours across the UK and Australia, this award-winning cult cabaret pays glorious tribute to the music, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music.
“You don’t need to be a Kate Bush fan to be transported into something very special” - Scotsman ★★★★
From releasing Wuthering Heights aged just 19 to selling out the Hammersmith Apollo nearly 40 years later, Bush has always surprised and confounded her critics.
Through it all her fans have stayed strong. Whether you’ve been a ‘Fish Person’ for decades or recently joined the shoal via Stranger Things, release your inner Bush at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.
Made by Sarah-Louise Young & Russell Lucas.
