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
The Mount Classic 2024
Surge Audio Presents: The Mount Classic 2024
The Mount Classic returns for 2024.
Join us for a night of pure multi-genre bliss. House, UKG and Drum n Bass all night long at the world class Totara Street.
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PEARL JAM, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and NIRVANA Live Tribute Show- Lounge Apes
Rock, Grunge, Funk, Flannel shirts….. check, check, check and CHECK! Lounge Apes are back with New Zealand’s most popular tribute show! You’re in for a night of PEARL JAM, THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and NIRVANA – each with their own dedicated set including all the greatest hits LIVE and LOUD on stage!
Lounge Apes are a group of professional homegrown and international musicians who have been selling out shows across New Zealand with their authentic high energy performances since 2016.
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy returns to Totara Street!
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy returns to Totara Street!
Irish comedian, Alan McElroy (RNZ's The Panel) will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Queenstown based, Sean Tinker from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest! & 2021/22 Raw Comedy Quest Finalist!
The hilarious David Stuart from Scotland completes the celtic line up! Winner of best newcomer at the NZ Guild Awards 2023!
MINISTRY OF MOUNT HOUSE PARTY
Last year's event was phenomenal, and this year promises to be even better! Don't miss out on the chance to turn back the clock and turn up the heat at the Mount's very own MINISTRY OF MOUNT HOUSE PARTY.
Join us for a spectacular evening at **TOTARA ST** with incredible DJs spinning your favorite Ministry of Sound tunes. Embrace the Coachella/Club vibe with your best festival-themed outfits.
Thrift Shop Ball
Announcing the highly anticipated return of The Thrift Shop Ball! Brought to you by Rozella Presents and Mamamanagementnz, this event is poised to be the standout of the year.
Unleash your creativity and fashion a striking ensemble from your personal collection and thrift Shop finds. Featuring top-tier live performances and pulsating dance rhythms, this is no ordinary affair.
Enjoy live performances and dance music from, Chiccoreli & Tali, Kool With A K, MSJOS, Dolly Velvet-Riot, and more, plus a creative installation from The PreLoved Project and the Thrift Shop fashion show.
Don't hesitate - Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience at The Thrift Shop Ball! Tickets are up now!
Summer Thieves
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN - 80's Party
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
It’s a fact.
It’s in the dictionary…
Saturday the 17th of August sees an all time 80’s dance takeover at TOTARA ST. Rally the troops, drag those 80’s outfits outta the closet, do your stretches and get ready to dance the night away in full 80’s fashion.
This one goes out to all those girls out there that just want to HAVE FUN :)
East York
Join us for an unforgettable night of high-octane rock as East York headlines Totara Street with support from Pull Down The Sun and Bad Schematics. This is a rock show you won't want to miss!
Absolute BOWIE Tribute
Absolute BOWIE Tribute.
This show has been selling out venues for the past 5 years. On hold during COVID and CYCLONES ..now ready to rock.
A 7 piece Band.
REVIEW from August 11th /2023 Concert:
"Awesome night. The Pukes Iggy Pop's stuff was massively on point and variations on Bowie and Lou Reed was excellent. Great lead-up to the Bowie Band main act. Special kudos to all. V impressive...lead vocals, backup singers, guitarist, saxophone, keyboards, drummer. Felt like being in a New York club. Cheers". Viv'.
NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party – Tauranga
⭐︎ SO TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT YOU REALLY REALLY WANT ⭐︎
NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party
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Calling all Barbie Girls, Teenage Dirtbags and All Stars: join No Scrubs for a 90s and early 00s party that will be Larger Than Life!!
You’ll be Dancing in the Moonlight, Spinning Around and Jumpin’ Jumpin’ as we Pump It with all the best throwback tunes from 1990 - 2009!!
If you Wannabe Livin la Vida Loca with us on the dancefloor then Say You’ll Be There and get in quick for tickets!
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Loserpalooza 2024
As the cost of living rises to new levels of financial restraint and struggle for the average New Zealander, you may ask yourself a series of David Byrne like questions about how you can still afford to do what you used to do. For now week to week your purse is olive jar lid tight. Your wallet aches for anything that isn’t a receipt. Your Eftpos card yearns to be used for something more than just bread and milk. Because if your wages haven’t been spent on unjustifiably high rent to line the pockets of your slumlord, then you are probably facing the unchecked avarice of bank imposed interest increases on your already emotionally painful mortgage, or perhaps inflation has increased your grocery, petrol, power, (LIVING) costs to a level you can no longer justify or control. Therefore, the disposable income you once freely used on entertainment; concerts, sports, movies has either been reduced drastically or eliminated completely.
BLOOM SINGS - The Adele and Amy Songbook
The Adele and Amy Songbook
Playing the very best of Adele and Amy Winehouse
Bloom returns to New Zealand to bring you the songs of 2 amazing artists: Adele & Amy Winehouse. Both artists amassed a legion of fans the world over, and together have sold in excess of 20 million albums. Featuring the hits including Someone Like You, Send My Love, Hello, Rolling In Deep, Back to Black, Valerie, You Know I’m No Good and Rehab to name a few, this amazing show is sure to thrill the toughest of sceptics.
Marlin's Dreaming - HIRL album release tour
Dunedin Indie Pop outfit Marlin’s Dreaming have announced a nine date tour of Australia & New Zealand to celebrate the release of their new album HIRL due later this year and the band’s first since the critically acclaimed record Hasten in 2021.
Salmonella Dub SoundSystem
Salmonella Dub SoundSystem return to TOTARA ST with the release of their 3rd Return to our Kōwhai 12” vinyl album - For All Things Alive featuring guest vocalists Nino Birch (Beat Rhythm Fashion) Troy Kingi, Whirimako Black, The Mighty Asterix & Laughton Kora.
Come join us for a night of amazing music with Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring Whirimako Black, Mighty Asterix, and Dub horns at the Leigh Sawmill with special guests Israel Starr & Riddum Cartel on Saturday Sept 14th - 2024 from 8.30PM- 12.30AM.
Get ready to groove to some awesome tunes and enjoy a fantastic live performance from these talented artists. It's going to be a night to remember, so don't miss out!
TROY KINGI - Mt Maunganui
TROY KINGI ANNOUNCES ‘LEATHERMAN & THE MOJAVE GREEN’ TEN DATE NATIONWIDE ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
Album number eight of the 10 | 10 | 10 series - ‘Leatherman & the Mojave Green’ is a homecoming of sorts for Troy, returning to the genre of music that ultimately enticed him into the industry - rock music. Inspired in his mid teens by so many artists that have come from or created in the Mojave Desert region (Kyuss, QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) it was an easy decision for Troy to record this album in the home of Desert Rock: Joshua Tree, in a studio synonymous with that sound 'Rancho de la Luna'.
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE - Funky Disco Party
Blame it on the Boogie has been specifically designed to release an onslaught of endorphins, burn multiple calories and place you into a euphoric state of disco bliss.
It must be noted that there are a range of side effects that may result approximately 12 hours after event initiation.
Main side effects are as follows:
Sore, tired feet.
Aching leg muscles.
Some may experience mild hip pain.
Rewind - 2000's White Party
Rewind - 2000's White Party
00's Edition
White Out Glow Show
All White/Fluro clothing for UV light show
We are back, Its time to do it all again.
In the golden age of megastar artists like Usher, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
The emo hits of Paramore, Panic at the Disco and Fallout Boy.
Pop smashers like Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas and Pink.
And dancefloor fillers like Pitbull, Cascada, David Guetta and Flo Rida to name a few.
EMO NITE
Emo, Punk & Rock Theme Party.
Friday 4th October 2024
Doors open 8pm.
Venue. Totara St
Finally, Tauranga's very own Emo Nite!
Come feast on some sweet emo nostalgia as we dance, sing and scream into the weekend.
KRAZY JACKS Revolution - LOCK IN 2024
Krazy Jacks Revolution is unleashing pure nostalgia with 'Lock in 2024'!
Remember those legendary nights on the Strand? Where the music was louder, the crowds wilder, and the drinks flowed like there was no tomorrow! On Friday 18th October, we're transporting you right back to that madness at Totara St!
Get ready to be blown away by six hours of live music! Acoustic sessions, electric sets and Dj's courtesy of our kickass lineup with Enercia pumping until 1am.
Jon Toogood - Last of the Lonely Gods Tour | Mount Maunganui
Eccles Entertainment and The Rock Present Jon Toogood - Last of the Lonely Gods Tour | Mount Maunganui
Renowned New Zealand musician Jon Toogood today announces Last Of The Lonely Gods album release tour bringing to life his first ever solo album of the same name this October and November.
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks return to New Zealand with their arsenal of powerhouse punk anthems.
Plus1 presale begins 9am Monday 18 March, with tickets on general sale on Wednesday 20 March. Sign up for the presale here.
Throughout their career, Buzzcocks' methodology has remained constant: short, sharp slices of sublime guitar punk pop music, revered by a global army of fans and vitally influential to legions of bands coming up behind.
ELEMENTAL
Come and immerse yourself in a night of artistry, connection, and unforgettable performances at our Elemental Event on November 9th!
Prepare to be captivated by a stunning array of Circus Performers, Musicians, Dancers, Neon Body Painter, Aerialists, Singers, Runway Models, Burlesque Performers, Actors, Stick & Poke Tattoo Artist, and DJ, each weaving a narrative that celebrates the 4 elements of the earth.
MT MUSIC FEST.
All live music fans...
Step into the Realm of the Underground ,from Mt Maunganui.
An Assortment of different styles come together to put on a show at TOTARA ST on November 22nd.
In one show experience 6 bands with POP, FUNK ,ROCK ,PUNK, METAL acts making their way in the music scene.
Come support local music!
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College CO+LAB VII
Proudly brought to you by The Wright Family Foundation, come and enjoy an afternoon of musical treats at 2024's second instalment of College Co+Labs @ TOTARA ST.
Upcoming College acts from around the Bay take to the TOTARA ST stage and present an action packed event with music spanning across multiple genres.
With the support from Papamoa College and the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, come and check out some amazing upcoming talent.
Rei - The Matariki Tour - Tauranga
Mata ‘Eyes’ Ariki : ‘High Chief or God’ : MATARIKI
This upcoming 8 date tour is in celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year and to showcase Rei’s latest album Ariki. Traveling through Aotearoa, from Tāmaki to Te Wai Pounamu, Rei can’t wait to share his waiata kanikani (dance music) and party with the people.
His last tour was for his award-winning album ‘The Bridge’. Always in mahi hard mode, Rei has dropped 3 new albums since then, played across the world, won 3 Māori music awards, earning millions of streams and radio hits since this tour… but nothing beats performing to your home country. Rei’s Matariki tour will start with local support acts, followed by Rei’s full high energy set, topped off with a DJ set featuring remixed te reo music.
