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
White Chapel Jak - Good Time Tour - POSTPONED TO SAT 23RD APRIL 2022
"One of the hottest and exciting acts to emerge in NZ in the last 18 months" - Paul Ellis, NZ Idol_NZ Got Talent Judge, Former Sony Music Executive.
Hugely-popular White Chapel Jak are here for a good time, and you don’t have to wait for a long time! Their Good Time Tour 2021 is set to be the most epic run of shows yet.
MauaoPAC End of Year Student Concert
Welcome back to another round of musical action put on by the students at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre. We are deep into the swing of things at the centre and there are some great songs being learned and skills getting honed in. Come and check out what all the fuss is about on Sunday the 26th of September, doors open at 4pm, show starts at 4:30pm.
Free Entry | Everyone welcome
THE UPBEATS Album Tour - NEW DATE 17 DECEMBER
The Drum & Bass Massive Presents | THE UPBEATS Album Tour | Tauranga
With support from:
RAYNE
ARCHER
DAFFRON
AutoMatic 80s | NEW DATE Sat 18 December 2021
LETS GO TAURANGA! We are back ready to party the night away with you! 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.
Great Gable – NZ Tour 2021
Across The Road Music & Select Music present… Great Gable – NZ Tour 2021.
Off the back of a solid 2020 which saw them release their debut album Tracing Faces, hit #4 in the ARIA Vinyl Charts, spend weeks in the Top 10 most played songs on triple j and broadcast their first Live At The Wireless, Great Gable are heading over the ditch for a massive run of shows across New Zealand.
Falcon Events Present | 1985 Tour
1985 Tour
Featuring
Alix Perez
Monty
Visages
EAST YORK, CORIDIAN & PULL DOWN THE SUN - "Origins Tour"
In support of their debut E.P "Origins", EAST YORK are ready to unleash their ferocious live show with the good people of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Fresh off the release of their latest single TO KILL THE SUN in which one reviewer described as... "a deeply groovy and riff laden groove metal track with a really high production value and catchy, almost poppy/rocky sections..."
Matty Buxton | Ride it Out Release Party - NEW DATE
Local Soul-Hop artist Matty Buxton is excited to bring his recent releases to life for his hometown crowd here in Mount Maunganui. This show will be a celebration of his recent releases in 2021, namely his most recent release "Ride It Out'. With support from Hawkes Bay based artist Joe Cole and a DJ set from another local legend Todd Doyle this show will be a great way to kick off that summer feeling.
Hollie Smith | 'Coming In From The Dark' Release Tour | NEW DATE | SUNDAY 20 FEB 2022
NEW DATE | SUNDAY 20 FEB 2022
Soundsmith presents: 'Coming In From The Dark' Release Tour.
One of Aotearoa's most beloved artists Hollie Smith, makes her triumphant return with the announcement of her fourth solo album 'COMING IN FROM THE DARK', out October 22.
FUR PATROL | Pet - 21st Birthday Tour | Rescheduled Date 25 FEB 2022
Fur Patrol - dates rescheduled for PET 21st birthday tour. Due to COVD restrictions recently re-introduced around travel between New Zealand and Australia, Fur Patrol regrettably have postponed the PET21st Anniversary tour.
Overload Festival
A CURRENT COVID 19 VACCINE PASSPORT WILL NEED TO BE PRODUCED TO ATTEND THIS SHOW.
Rail Records, Heavy Mag, Music Works and Tama Drums present:
OVERLOAD FESTIVAL | NZ's Massive Summer Metal and Rock Party
JON STEVENS - The Noiseworks + INXS Collection
NZ tour postponed to March 2022 for JON STEVENS
- The Noiseworks + INXS collection Live! With special guests: The Narcs
Australian based Kiwi rocker Jon Stevens and local legends The Narcs will now perform their Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga and Hawkes Bay concerts in early March 2022 instead of September 2021.
Waxstar Touring proudly presents CALIFORNIA 90s TRIBUTE - NEW DATE 18 MARCH 2022
Help us celebrate these groundbreaking Californian bands that shook the worlds global foundations in the 90s and beyond. TOOL, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE & KYUSS.
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Landslide is a live 5 piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 8 years, covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits! Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Tusk, Gypsy, Black Magic Woman, Don't Stop, Little Lies etc...to name just a few!
Garageland Returns After Long Exit
Citizens, it’s been roughly 9125 days since Flying Nun chart invaders Garageland released Last Exit to Garageland to the world and the band are happy to announce an April 2022 return.
Waxstar Touring Presents - SEATTLE TRIBUTE | THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY 6 MAY 2022
Come and celebrate a fantastic night of awesome 90’s Seattle grunge. Three heavy hitting bands from Seattle made a massive impact on a global scale in the 90s and beyond.
NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party | POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBC SOON
Anderson Rocio, Christabel, Cassie Henderson and Brody Leigh | POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBC
Hail To The Thieves - Performing the music of Radiohead - POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBC
What do two out of the three members of Nz’s favourite post rock band Jakob do in their spare time? - Play the music of Radiohead! That’s right, the stars have aligned and Hail To The Thieves have formed.. A stellar line up of musicians sharing the stage and performing songs from one of the most influential bands of all time.
Mad Caddies
Kiwi ska punks rejoice!
Fat Wreck Chords ska champions Mad Caddies head to New Zealand to celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2020.
ENTER THE VILLE - POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBC
‘Enter The Ville’ is an official invitation to the inside world of For the Ville Entertainment with attitude, culture and multi genre music. These artist have come together to combine their talents and bring you not just a concert, but an experience and showcase through music – each being able to tell their story as individuals and collectively.
NZ/DC - POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBC
NZDC are New Zealand’s premier AC/DC Experience. School-boy suit and all, they offer mind-blowing resemblance to the legendary AC/DC. Performing songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era, you'll be seeing one of the most authentic experience shows on the planet!
Deval Mahal - Kinship Tour - CANCELLED
Due to popular demand, Deva Mahal is doing a series of special shows this August as she embarks on a 7-date nationwide ‘Kinship’ tour. Join Wellington-based Soul & R n B artist, Deva Mahal, for these incredible wahine-driven acoustic shows across the country this Winter.
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Latest News
MauaoPAC Term 3 Student Concert
Welcome back to another round of musical action put on by the students at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre. We are deep into the swing of things at the centre and there are some great songs being learned and skills getting honed in. Come and check out what all the fuss is about on Sunday the 26th of September, doors open at 4pm, show starts at 4:30pm.
Free Entry | Everyone welcome
The ThankYOU Show ft Tiki Taane - DATE CHANGED TO 12 DECEMBER 2020
It's time for us to say "ThankYOU". The support we as a venue and a Whānau have had throughout lock down blew us all away. This gig is to show our appreciation. The crew that will jam have donated their time. After the RSVP cut off date, all ticket sales will go to these artists.
