News and events
Keep up to date with the latest news around the national music centre and find out about upcoming events.
Events
Find out what you can expect to hear at the new national music centre with these events from the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
News
Victoria University alumna memorialises godmother with a seat in the National Music Centre
Elaine Newton’s passion for classical music will be remembered in Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall’s Adam Auditorium.
Beloved NZSO production manager honoured with a seat in the National Music Centre
Grant Gilbert’s lifelong dedication to the arts will live on in Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall’s Adam Auditorium.
Personal and professional meet at the National Music Centre
When Professor Sally Jane Norman steps into the National Music Centre for the first time, one seat in the Adam Auditorium will hold a very special connection.
Recognising that music is a way of life
A seat in the National Music Centre will be named in honour of music teacher Ofisa Taeao.
Counting down to the opening of the National Music Centre
In late February, supporters of the National Music Centre gathered at Rutherford House to celebrate the one-year countdown to the opening of the NMC.
Five questions with Kim Cunio
Meet Professor Kim Cunio, Head of New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī.
Work continues on National Music Centre in capital city
The vision for a National Music Centre with the refurbished Wellington Town Hall at its centre is already coming to life with the three partners in the venture.
A remarkable gift for Wellington’s national music centre
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are delighted to announce a transformative $2 million gift from acclaim
A generous boost for a vibrant arts facility
We are delighted to announce a donation from Infratil, H.R.L Morrison & Co, and the Lloyd Morrison Trust in support of our national music centre.
Wellington Town Hall construction continues
Wellington Town Hall strengthening and upgrade is back in action following a mandatory pause during the alert level 4 lockdown for COVID-19 response.
National music centre fundraising effort hits $18 million
Fundraising for the planned national music centre in Wellington’s Te Ngākau Civic Square is well on track, with the total now at $18 million.
James Judd: An enthusiastic supporter
James Judd, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Music Director Emeritus, explains why he is excited about the national music centre.
Adam Foundation gift to support national music centre
Victoria University of Wellington and the NZSO have received a $4 million funding boost from the Adam Foundation to support the national music centre project.
Wellington's national music centre an etching closer to its multi-million fundraising goal
The campaign to link the community with music is a step closer after an Art Auction that's expected to raise $50,000 for Wellington's national music centre.
Fundraising campaign for the national music centre launches
A major philanthropic campaign to create a world-class centre of musical, cultural and educational excellence in the capital city was launched 3 July 2017.
National centre of music will confirm Wellington as capital of culture
A world-class national centre of music is a step closer with Victoria University of Wellington's Council unanimously confirming its support for the venture.