We believe the benefit from being taught a craft by someone who is skilled, educated and uses their talent within the community is second to none. All our tutors are involved in a number of different aspects within the music and performance industries. Bands, solo projects, recording and production experience enable them to bring a wealth of knowledge to their lessons. Focusing on technique, theory and live performance ensures that, with enough practice, students progress in leaps and bounds. Mauao Performing Arts Centre's mission is to provide a fun and educational experience that gets results and keeps students interested and keen to learn more. Students grow and work towards taking to the awesome TOTARA ST stage at one of our prestigious student concerts. One of the great benefits of learning with MauaoPAC is that students get to experience performing in a safe and supportive environment alongside other artists and on the same stage as international touring acts and some of New Zealand's best-known performers.
Founded in 2010, Mauao Performing Arts Centre is comprised of five teaching studios, a recording studio, waiting room, reception, commercial kitchen and a 420 capacity performance space named TOTARA ST. Since inception there have been many upgrades and adjustments made to provide the community with the best facilities possible. We provide one-on-one private tuition, group drama classes, a school holiday DJ Academy, special needs workshops and the MauaoPAC Contemporary Choir. With a raft of activity going on under one roof, MauaoPAC provides musicians, students and families with a creative hub. Taking into account the diverse variety of shows and events that occur in the TOTARA ST performance space, the Centre plays host to all walks of life within our amazing and talented community.
Coming Events
L.A.B - April 25-26 & 27 (SOLD OUT)
LOOP PRESENTS L.A.B LIVE w/ SPECIAL GUESTS
THREE SHOWS - THURS 25 - FRI 26 & SAT 27 APRIL
We're excited to announce three special headline shows in the Mount this April! Our first headline shows since the release of L.A.B. II, and also our only headline shows this summer.
Mount Record Fair
Records, lots of them, a bunch of good people with good stuff, sharing, trading and having fun in a great place.
The Upbeats
Celebro & The Drum & Bass Massive present: The Upbeats! The Upbeats are bringing their tour to Tauranga to perform at Totara St! Get your tickets fast as this will be a sell out! Local support from: Hooky, Freecell, Enkrypta & Brutus Powers
Slipknot & Marilyn Manson tribute
Two tributes to your favourite bands, both in one night @ totara street in Mt Maunganui. The last gig completely sold out so get your tickets quick!
Totara Latina 2
Don't miss an unforgettable party like the first Totara Latina! Del Pacifico will blow you away with their renditions of classic and modern Latin songs from Cuba, Brazil, Argetina and more.
Skinny Hobos - The Lucifer Tour
Skinny Hobos + more to be announced! DATE CHANGE - NOW MAY 10TH. SKINNY HOBOS are back with a vengeance offering up their first release since their 2018 VNZMA-nominated debut album. ‘Lucifer’ will be released alongside a collection of new and previously unreleased material, available worldwide on March 1st. Having established their riff-heavy sound, the two-piece powerhouse look to push the limits of what can be achieved with only a guitar and a drumkit.
Jordan Luck
Following a Sold Out Winter Tour in 2018, Kiwi icon's The Jordan Luck Band announce the 19 date New Zealand Winter(ish)Tour of 2019, trekking all across the country from Saturday April 27th to June 22nd.
Dolph "Preashology" EP Release Tour
Dolphin Friendly, commonly known as "Dolph", are releasing their new EP "Preashology" in just 2 weeks! To celebrate, the boys are embarking on a vicious 5 show tour of NZ, with all the usual twisted sadimalistic antics to just get the bloody thing out there!
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
Landslide is an Auckland based, 5 piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks all over the North Island for the past 6yrs! Covering classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits.
Salmonella Dub Soundystem
With guests Laughton Kora and Mant, Alongside the new album EP bundle, expect a sonic mashup of Salmonella Dub full back catalogue tune~age including album tracks & remixes delivered live, with Andrew aka Dj Rudeboy mashing the mix live + the Sal Dub horn section & Mighty Asterix on the mic AND guests.
R E W I L D
Ravelife Entertainment & Dueller Society are ecstatic to announce a brand new event series "Rewild" bringing the best of music, nature and people together.
You Should Be Dancing
You Should Be Dancing is a night of Disco Hits from the 70's and 80's and we are very pleased to announce our second nationwide tour. A GREAT BIG DANCING DISCO CELEBRATION!
Matariki Allstars 2019
Matariki Allstars - Aotearoas’ premiere music kaupapa celebrating the Māori New Year and our established music acts. After a SOLD OUT event in 2018 we're back again with a wicked line up for 2019! - Tiki Taane, Che Fu & the Krates, Ria Hall, Laughton Kora and more!
Mitch James 'Bright Blue Skies' Tour
MITCH JAMES – BRIGHT BLUE SKIES TOUR 2019. Presented by Tenfold Agency, The Edge and Audiology. Tickets on sale Wednesday 17th April at 7pm.
Villainy
The Rock and Eccles Entertainment present: VILLAINY RAISED IN THE DARK NZ TOUR. Hot on the heels of a triumphant performance to a capacity crowd at Homegrown, rockers Villainy have just announced a nationwide tour, which will coincide with the release of their highly-anticipated third album, RAISED IN THE DARK.
Mix Presents Automatic 80s Live
AutoMatic 80s delivers the smash hits of this unforgettable and exciting musical era. From bands like Human League, Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Blondie, Culture Club through to artists like Kate Bush and Robert Palmer, AutoMatic 80s performances will transport you back to those heady, youthful times and leave you wanting more.
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Latest News
MauaoPAC Term 1 Student Concert
Sunday 14 April @ 4PM
The illustrious end of term student concerts have grown into quite the spectacle over the years. From humble beginnings, the crowd is now 150 strong each show, and TOTARA ST comes alive with the hottest young talent the Bay of Plenty has on offer.
L.A.B sell out three back to back shows!
For the first time since TOTARA ST's inception we have three back to back shows with the same artist. Almost like a mini residency so to speak! L.A.B are bringing some serious heat to the table this April with three sold out shows back to back. Hailing from the Bay of Plenty, the locals are coming out to play. Tickets sold in record time and everyone who snagged one is in for a very special treat, this band has been on a steady rise after releasing their first self titled album in November 2017.
