MENZA Events

Strum Strike and Blow 2024

Wolfbrook Arena 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand

1,200 students playing ukueles, marimbas and recorders

Aurora Festival

The Aurora Centre Greers Rd, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Orchestras and Concert bands Sept 5, 6 Big Bands Sept 7 Aududicators Dr Rob McWilliaims Dr Patrick Shepherd Vincent Hardaker Pablo Ruiz Henao  

Music Therapy NZ: 50th Anniversary Conference: Looking Back Moving Forward

Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

This year’s conference marks a significant milestone for Music Therapy New Zealand Te Rōpū Puoro Whakaora o Aotearoa (MThNZ) and celebrates 50 years as a professional practice. Friday night’s Anniversary Celebration also marks […]

MENZA WOF 2024 (Wellington Orchestra Festival)

Wellington College 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand

A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary and Intermediate-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. WOF 2024 is happening as a precursor to MEFA at […]

$100 – $130

MEFA 2024

Wellington College 15 Dufferin St, Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand

MEFA warmly embraces a wide spectrum of school-aged musical groups, including Jazz Bands, Symphonic Bands, Concert Bands, Stage Bands, Orchestras, Chamber Groups, Choral Ensembles, Small Instrumental Ensembles, and beyond with performances and workshops.

BOP wānanga taonga pūoro for practitioners day in Te Puke

Makahae Marae 20 Te Kahika Road, Te Puke

This wānanga taonga pūoro for practitioners will be held in Te Puke at Makahae Marae, 20 Te Kahika Road, Te Puke on 29 September 2024. Resources and food are included. […]

SECRET SONG – MEC celebrates 50 years

Lumiere Cinemas 26 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

You are invited to a movie night Monday September 30th (the start of the school break!)   as Music Education Canterbury (MEC) celebrates 50 years 1974-2024 5:15pm mix and mingle […]

$10

Christchurch Big Band Festival

Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand

The Christchurch Big Band Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch. • It brings fresh musical vibrancy to the streets and venues of Ōtautahi, […]

MENZA speaker series Term 4 2024

Online guest-speaker sessions in October and November: including Ben Wilcock, Dr Martin Emo, Rio Hemopo, Brenda Oakley, Chris O’Connor and Jade Wrathall. These will also be recorded to watch later if you can’t […]

NZ Ukulele Trust Songwriting competition

Uke-Can-Do-It-for-MENZA The New Zealand Ukulele Trust invites all Year 5-13 students in NZ to enter our songwriting competition which closes on Friday 1st November 2024.  With time running out quickly and school […]

MENZA Conference

MENZA Conference will be held in Wellington from the 14th to the 16th of April. More details to come.