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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

Two sets of the best of the 90's followed by Two sets of the best of the 2000's

Which decade had the best ROCK????

Guess we'll find out 😉 🤘

We're doing everything from Nirvana to Linkin Park, System of a Down to Foo Fighters, Rage against the Machine to Queens of the Stone Age and EVERYTHING in-between!!!!

Catch East Coast groovers “SOJØURN” live on their “Love in the Way” tour for a tasty night of surf-rock, reggae, and psychedelic grooves!

SOJØURN is hitting the road for their “Love in the Way” tour, celebrating the release of their debut album with five shows across the North Island this May and June. Known for their infectious blend of surf-rock, reggae, and psych grooves, the Mangawhai band promises high-energy performances and good vibes at Totara Street. Don’t miss the chance to experience their new music live! The show is also part of New Zealand Music Month 2025. Joining them at Totara Street are Waihi’s favourite sons, “IZ WADDID IZ”

Festival of the sickest bands, playing the sickest sounds, all while the world sits in fear the next potential war, great flood, eruption, pandemic, etc. (It's gotta be platypus-pox surely? Platy-pox).

Enjoy it while you can. If you want soaring singers, we got you. If you want Sumo wrestler heavy, we got you.

For fans of ''brutal screams, heavy guitar melodies, and a bit of singing is cool too''

Love Shack, Your Ultimate 80's Party band! Playing the songs of The B52's, Prince, INXS, Blondie, ICEHOUSE, UB40, QUEEN, David Bowie, Billy Idol, The Mockers, Peter Gabriel, The Eurythmics, Devo, U2 and lots more.

Love Shack features some of New Zealand's finest and most experienced musicians. Including Tui nominated and NZ #1 charting artists, session muso's and hired guns who have drawn on all their years of experience and touring to put together a magical show so that you can relive the days of dancing the night away, rocking out to your favourite bands.

ASH GRUNWALD | NEW ZEALAND 2025

Australia’s premier bluesman embarks on his rst ever full length tour of New Zealand! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues.

Attention all Dancing Queens, Super Troupers, Chiquititas and Fernandos… It’s time to say Thank You for the Music with us at our Mamma Mia! The Musical tribute party!! 🌸

Let your mother know that you’re going out because we’ll be partying like it's Our Last Summer as our Best of Both Worlds DJs play all the best ABBA songs from Mamma Mia + Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! Plus we’ll be spinning all the best show tunes from other musicals & your Disney faves - you’ll be dancing, jiving + having the time of your life! ✨🕺🏽💃🏻✨

So what’s The Name of the Game? Call up Donna + The Dynamos.. because Knowing Me, Knowing you One of Us should get onto tickets ASAP! 🏝☀️🎟️

Overload 5: Bay of Plenty’s Biggest Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Tribute Festival Returns with a Bang

High-Octane Lineup, Fundraising for Women’s Refuge, and a Night of Legendary Anthems

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NZ – Prepare for a seismic night of rock and metal as Overload 5 storms Totara Street on Saturday, 14th June, delivering the Bay of Plenty’s most explosive tribute festival. Celebrating iconic bands with electrifying performances, this year’s event promises a relentless lineup of talent, all while supporting a vital cause: fundraising donations will go to Women’s Refuge.

As a teenager, I, like so many of us, struggled with my emotions, not knowing how to express or control them. Luckily I found solace in music: listening, collecting, playing, performing and watching. Sometimes I look back and think that without finding music, my teenage years could have played out very differently. Music, and especially bands, gave me an emotional grounding that I wouldn’t have otherwise found. When I couldn’t articulate myself mentally or verbally I could always find resonance through songs. This gave me a level of serenity and peace that prevented my thoughts spiraling in such a manner that would or could have lead me to darker places.

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What’s goin on - Glow-in-the-dark theme, Massive sound system with Ultraviolet & laser lighting

DJ playing all the bangers.

Neon face painting and glow accessories

Also having a dance competition with some wicked prizes up for grabs.

Wear anything White, Reflective or Neon, Your brightest outfit will shine, Get ready to glow on the dance floor!

"Glow Bright Neon Party"

What’s goin on - Glow-in-the-dark theme, Massive sound system with Ultraviolet & laser lighting

DJ playing all the bangers.

Neon face painting and glow accessories

Also having a dance competition with some wicked prizes up for grabs.

Wear anything White, Reflective or Neon, Your brightest outfit will shine, Get ready to glow on the dance floor!

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.

What a Era for Wicked Music.

This party is gonna be throwbacks galore.

See you there.

Kiwi icon’s The Jordan Luck Band are thrilled to announce their 9th annual NZ Winter Tour…

Packed with all the classic Exponents hits you know & love… the JLB party will be rocking & rolling into towns across Aotearoa through May, June, July 2025.


From ‘Who Loves Who The Most?’ to ‘Victoria’…. ‘Why Does Love Do This To Me?’ to ‘Ill Say Goodbye’…. and so many more Kiwi classics, the Jordan Luck Band party will be sure to banish those Winter Blues!!!!

 

It’s back, baby! The Thrift Shop Ball is making its grand return — bolder, louder, and thriftier than ever. Brought to life by Rozella and her talented team, this year’s edition promises a night full of wild expression, show-stopping outfits, and dance floor magic.

Dig deep into your wardrobe, hit up the op shops, and craft a look that turns heads and sparks conversation— this is your runway.

Expect epic performances, DJs spinning late into the night, and a lineup we’ll be revealing in juicy drops over the next few months.

Landslide is a 5-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 11yrs, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits!

Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don't Stop, Edge of 17, Tusk, Gypsy, Black Magic Woman, Rooms on Fire, The Chain, Little Lies etc....to name just a few!

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