August in Aotea Arts Quarter
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What's on in Aotea Arts Quarter
We've put together our top 5 picks for arts and cultural events in Aotea Arts Quarter this August.
1. Vengerov & Sibelius - Auckland Philharmonic
22nd August, Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
From his first public debut at the age of 5, Maxim Vengerov dreamt of playing for people all over the world. He believes that music is a universal way to connect people regardless of their political or geographical belonging.
Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Maxim Vengerov is a Grammy Award winner, internationally acclaimed conductor and teacher in the world's leading conservatoires.
Hear one of the supreme violin concertos, Sibelius, conducted by Okko Kamu.
2. Bjorn Again - the ultimate ABBA tribute
24th August, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
50 years on from ABBA's historic 1974 Eurovision Song Contest when 'Waterloo' catapulted ABBA into global fame, Bjorn Again are bringing all of the timeless hits to Auckland ABBA fans.
Bjorn Again are hailed as one of the most successful tribute shows of all time, endorsed by the original members of ABBA, and described by Rolling Stone Magazine, as "Fabulously flawless," and Time Out Magazine New York as, "One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today."
This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of ABBA's catalogue of hits.
3. The Grand Auckland Salsa Ball
31st August, Auckland Town Hall
Dress to impress and bring your inner salsa diva at the grandest ever Auckland Salsa Ball. Celebrating it's 16th year, this is Auckland's biggest latin social dance event of the year and will feature the electrifying sounds of live 9-piece salsa orchestra Grupo Sa-son
ENJOY:
- Salsa Bachata Room in the Great Hall
- Kizomba Chill Room
- Live Performances
- 360 Photo Booth
- Limited VIP tables for groups of 10
- Fully stocked bar
4. Word - the frontline semi finals
17-24th August, Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
Auckland's creative battlefield for slam poetry - WORD - The Front Line is an inter-high school spoken word poetry competition, bringing together teams of young people from across Auckland to share their stories in an explosion of youth expression.
The purpose of this poetry slam is to engage and grow the potential of our future leaders. It is the only creative battlefield of its kind, equipping young people with poetry prowess and leadership principles for an opportunity to battle for themselves and the challenges that their generation face.
Come along with your whānau and friends to celebrate the top 14 high school teams across two semi-final heats as they battle for a chance to compete at the Grand Slam.
5. Autaia - Ngā Toi Māori (Māori Performing Arts)
21st August, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
Experience a vibrant night of powerful haka theatre and captivating performances by talented rangatahi from across Tāmaki Makaurau and for the first time, Te Tai Tokerau. Students from ten different schools and kura kaupapa Māori will unleash their powerful, creative expression on the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage, breaking into the world of performing arts with their original haka theatre performance pieces.
Created by Hawaiki TŪ and supported by Auckland Live, Autaia celebrates the richness, diversity, and importance of Ngā Toi Māori (Māori performing arts). Every school has a story to be told, and every student has a light to shine. Join us as we showcase the vibrancy and creativity of rangatahi in this one-night only Haka Theatre show - Autaia!
For more of what's on in the city, head to Auckland Live.
