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
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.
Initiate Annual Ball
Welcome to Initiate’s Winter Wonderland annual ball. A night of glitz, glamour, and dancing. Join us for the biggest event on the Initiate calendar. With the best acoustic and DJs in the Bay setting the scene for the night, make sure you come ready to dance the night away!
Rewild 4.0 Clubdoof Series Mount Maunganui
Dueller Society & Ravelife Entertainment are ecstatic to announce a brand new Clubdoof Series "REWILD" bringing the best of music, nature and people together. This new concept is a creation of the producers of Elektro Hillz Festival and Sea Sessions 4.0 who seek to develop a new world, ultimately returning TOTARA STREET into a more wild state.
Tom Francis - Lifestyle Tour NZ
Direct from LA after dropping his single "Lifestyle" with the legendary Snoop Dogg, Tom Francis is bringing his nation wide high energy tour to New Zealand with special guests & surprise acts.
Sons of Zion 'Come Home' Tour
Sons of Zion have well and truly earned their place as one of the strongest forces in New Zealand music. ‘Come Home,’ the first single from a new body of work, sets the bar high for the next chapter in their legacy. ‘Come Home’ follows the hit single ‘Drift Away’ which is now certified platinum in New Zealand and was the #1 most played song on New Zealand radio for 11 weeks running, achieving the #1 NZTop20 NZ Single, over 10 million streams and almost 1 million video views.
Golden Hour. ft Daily J, Groove Lagoon & Tim Richards
Gun and Coco presents GOLDEN HOUR. Join us for a festive night of dancing, chopsticks and funky tunes. A mid-winter boogie during one of the cosiest months of the year in Mount Maunganui. Taking the stage will be bands DAILY J & GROOVE LAGOON followed by TIM RICHARDS a NZ legend on the vinyls. Ohhhhh she's going to be grand!
Mini Simmons NZ Album Tour
Winter is coming… So Mini Simmons are marching into the cold temperatures around the whole country this July! To celebrate the man-birth of their self-titled Debut Album, Mini Simmons is coming for you with their wild 60’s hip-shake. This is the NEW ZEALAND TOUR.
Loserpalooza 2019 - Lifeline Fundraiser
Life didn’t work out they way we thought it would. We didn’t achieve fame, we remain dirt poor, we work jobs that pay bills and not in careers that fulfill, our love lives are best not discussed and thinking towards the future is getting up out of bed tomorrow and doing it all over again. On paper we are all the same: Losers. But in reality, who would want to be a winner?
Kings : Flex Tour
Kiwi hip-hop ‘man of the moment’ Kings will be embarking on his first-ever nationwide tour of New Zealand to celebrate the release of his new single - 'Flex'. With special guests - Katayanagi Twins!
Celebro Presents: Lee Mvtthews
CELEBRO PRESENTS: LEE MVTTHEWS
Lee Mvtthews, aka, Graham Matthews and Tom Lee met in 2012 and started working together after discovering they had a nearly identical taste in music, eventuating in Lee Mvtthews in late 2013. Since then, they’ve gone from strength-to-strength, gaining a reputation for turning out infectious tunes that pair colourful melodies with bass-driven drops.
Church & AP - National Tour
Fresh from the release of their compelling new track 'Dandelion', 'Ready or Not' rappers Church & AP announce their biggest New Zealand tour yet. The tour sees Church & AP stepping up to bigger venues, giving more fans the chance to hear the best of the prolific partnership’s releases to date and experience their new music live on stage.
You Should Be Dancing
You Should Be Dancing is a night of exceedingly danceable Disco Hits.A GREAT BIG DANCING DISCO CELEBRATION! We sold out every room on our last nationwide tour and are excited to announce the follow up tour!
12 Bands From The Unknown
Students from Papamoa College, Mt College and Bethlehem college put on a concert to showcase their awesome talents!
Shockone (AUS)
Since the release of 'The ShockOne EP' in 2009, which featured the chart topping 'Polygon', SHOCKONE has been one of the hottest names in the scene. 'Polygon' received major air-play worldwide with high-rotation play listing on Australia's Triple J radio and Radio 1's Annie Mac penning it as, 'The biggest drum and bass tune out'.
Same Name Confusion - In Theory 'Hard Copy Tour'
Same Name Confusion are taking their eccentric, high-energy live show across NZ this August/September in celebration of the physical release of their debut EP In Theory.
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.
Bootleg Rascal 'Yin & Yang' Tour
Pato Entertainment, Audiology Touring & Good Intent presents Bootleg Rascal - 'Yin & Yang' Tour. To celebrate the release of ‘Yin & Yang’ out July 5, Bootleg Rascal will once again hit the road in Australia and New Zealand. The eight date tour will be held across August and September with performances in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland and Tauranga.
Ash Grunwald - Mojo Album Tour
Eccles Entertainment presents: Ash Grunwald - 'Mojo' NZ Album Release Tour. With special guests - Swamp Thing! Blues maestro Ash Grunwald will play four headline shows across the North Island this November in support of his new album 'Mojo' - out on August 30.
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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.
