In February 2015 Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Since then, she has performed at many high-profile events including BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra and at BBC Music Day, where she sang alongside Lulu, Jamie Cullum and Deacon Blue.

Other performance highlights include the Orkney Folk Festival supporting Seth Lakeman, at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh and playing Nancy McLehose in 4 star-reviewed show A Man's a Man at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Claire has featured in several radio programmes including The Culture Studio with Janice Forsyth and as a guest artist on BBC Radio Scotland's Take The Floor with Robbie Shepherd. Last year Claire attended the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards as a finalist in the Arts category, and was nominated for Scots Singer of the Year at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards.

In 2016 Claire released her highly-anticipated debut album Between River and Railway, as well as embarking on tours throughout Scotland and now New Zealand. Join us in celebrating this wonderful talent for her one night show in Nelson

Brought to you by education charity Ministry of Inspiration and Nelson Venues as part of the 2016 INSPIRE Festival. Inspiring our youth in science, technology, engineering, art, maths and society issues.

Nelson School of Music patron and leading New Zealand pianist Michael Houstoun is performing in a fundraising concert to support the School's redevelopment project.

The programme will include J.S. Bach Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Klavier, Three Brahms Intermezzi, plus works by Poulenc and Fauré.
The concert will be performed on the School's new Steinway piano which is currently housed at St John's Church.

The Nelson School of Music is currently undergoing a $6.4 million redevelopment project following closure due to earthquake risk and this concert is part of a community fundraising programme which currently includes a seat sponsorship campaign.

Myth or Legend

'Scotland's landscape is rich with old stories of strange creatures that lurk within its hidden glens and deep lochs. Some are merely shy, perhaps willing to offer gifts for acts of kindness. Other are much more dangerous, by either posing a threat or foreshadowing doom.
Take a tour of Scotland's countryside and meet some of its most famous and most elusive inhabitants.'

Celtic Pipe Band bring to the stage the myths and legends of Scotland in their fourth annual stage show. Celtic's shows are known for their blend of traditional and modern music, instruments and dance. The Celtic Pipe Band being the prime entertainment. The NZ Grade 2 Band is joined by its Development band, with almost 50 musicians on stage ranging from 8 years old to 80, for this is powerful music. Helen's Highland Dancers perform traditional dances with a modern flair. With fabulous lighting, projected images, this show is a delight for all the family and anyone with an interest in Scotland, Scottish music and dance.

The future is ours to see

If you think the world is crazy now you should see it in 50 years' time. Take a look into our cracked crystal ball with Indian Ink's brand new show.

Imagine a future where India is the most powerful nation on earth. When Leela Devi leaves her tribal home to see the world, she doesn't expect her father's elephant to follow her. As she battles corrupt officials, hungry poachers, fanatical leaders and supreme beings, an unlikely love story unfolds and a quiet revolution ferments.

All the theatrical magic, mischievous wit and inspired lunacy we've come to expect as well as some mammoth surprises. Don't miss this comic adventure born out of true events.

Indian Ink
The extraordinary partnership of Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan has grown into one of New Zealand's most enduring and successful touring theatre companies with award-winning productions like Krishnan's Dairy, Guru of Chai and Kiss the Fish. Seasons regularly sell out throughout New Zealand as well as in Australia, Singapore, India, Germany, the UK and the USA.
We make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad and true. We want the experience to leave an indelible imprint on your hearts. That's why we're called Indian Ink!

Written by Justin Lewis & Jacob Rajan

Indian Ink Trust encourages the development of theatre arts in New Zealand with a particular emphasis on theatre that promotes an understanding of other cultures, theatrical forms and traditions. As an employee, you can make a donation to Indian Ink Trust directly from your pre-tax pay. To find out more visit http://indianink.co.nz/payroll_giving.php OR simply request a Payroll Giving form by emailing us on [email protected] Fill out the form and hand it to your employer! It's as easy as that!

Want to know more about the cast, the show, the elephant? Grab your tickets for the performance on Wednesday 11 May  and get answers to all your questions at the post-show Q/A session (25mins max.)

The Nelson Civic Choir welcomes you to its 2016 programme with Mozart's Requiem, conducted by Carl Browning, with organist Michael Bell accompanying. The soloists are soprano Helen Charlton, alto Erica Sim, tenor Ewen Griffith, and bass Robert Tucker; the choir is joined by singers from Golden Bay and Motueka.

The story of the Requiem's composition has an eerie quality, which has been much embroidered. In his final weeks, Mozart was working on a Mass for the Dead, an anonymous commission delivered by an unknown visitor - like a messenger from another world. The work was unfinished at his death, and the Levin completion sung here is one of many. In the 1960s a sketch for an Amen fugue was discovered, which Levin developed for this version. The Requiem's musical themes are lyrical and memorable, and the work serves as an appropriate tribute to the great composer himself.

The Nelson Civic Choir welcomes you to its 2016 programme with Mozart's Requiem, conducted by Carl Browning, with organist Michael Bell accompanying. The soloists are soprano Helen Charlton, alto Erica Sim, tenor Ewen Griffith, and bass Robert Tucker; the choir is joined by singers from Golden Bay and Motueka.

The story of the Requiem's composition has an eerie quality, which has been much embroidered. In his final weeks, Mozart was working on a Mass for the Dead, an anonymous commission delivered by an unknown visitor - like a messenger from another world. The work was unfinished at his death, and the Levin completion sung here is one of many. In the 1960s a sketch for an Amen fugue was discovered, which Levin developed for this version. The Requiem's musical themes are lyrical and memorable, and the work serves as an appropriate tribute to the great composer himself.

Take ten inspiring locals who are making a positive difference for our community and our planet. Give them six minutes each to talk, holding one prop. Throw in some homemade music by folk rock band Mohua Sun - and you have Happyzine Talks.

Speakers include:

Dr Sean Weaver – saving rain forests

Peter Verstappen – turning Wakefield School democratic

Cara Christal – co-leading the Nelson Koha Shed

Ruth Copeland – maintaining authenticity as a Nelson City Councilor

Amy Kennedy – cleaning up the Matai River

Lolly Dadley-Moore – teaching body mindfulness to offset stress

Kindra Douglas – leading positive change in Victory Community

Jettie Skerten - linking volunteers with refugees, helping these newcomers make Nelson their new home.

Cindy Batt – building bridges between the pakeha and Maori communities

"I loved being part of this community, solution-focused, inspiring and fun event," Jo Campbell, Golden Bay.

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents French Connection

A symphony concert of French music featuring cellist Lissa Cowie.
Conductor: John Rimmer

Programme:
Berlioz: Roman Carnival
Debussy: Petite Suite
Ravel: La Valse
Bizet: Symphony in C
Faure: Elegie

OK - I wanna tell ya a story!

You've seen all the claims, The ULTIMATE, The BIGGEST, Australia's # 1 and so on.
Well, we're here to tell you "YOU AINT SEEN NOTHIN" unless you've seen ACCA DACCA.
ACCA DACCA is AC/DC reincarnated!! Not a tribute not a cover band this is a full blown SHOW!

What will you take home from a night with ACCA DACCA?

Just the feeling that you've just witnessed AC/DC. Not only at present but the AC/DC of the Bon Scott era as well, covering the early days of High Voltage - Highway to Hell and the best of the Brian Johnson era from Back in Black to present day.

This is a Monster of a show!..see for yourself.

"if you can't see AC/DC , see ACCA DACCA"..quote : Angus Young

ONE SHOW ONLY