Orchestrating Ōtautahi

Twelve rangatahi from high school and tertiary organisations across the city will be mentored by Henare ‘H’ Kaa via a series of workshops and rehearsals to co-create original music, culminating in a live public performance. This kaupapa is all about creating meaningful pathways for young musicians — giving them access to fresh opportunities and new ways of writing and arranging music, blending traditional classical instruments with contemporary songwriting and production practices. Think waiata reo Māori meets Beethoven meets modern-day soundscape — all woven together into bold, moving anthems for the next generation. The result? New music. New knowledge. New confidence.