Auckland City of Music

Meet Pere Wihongi, an artist who’s taken her music and kapa haka from Tāmaki Makaurau to the world.

Meet Begonia Chan (Cello) and Jonathan Cohen (Principal Clarinet) from the Auckland Philharmonia. The Auckland Philharmonia is a leading performing arts organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, serving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the country’s largest and most vibrant city, with concerts, events and activities throughout the year.

Meet Te Ohorere Williams, a professional classical soprano who has performed as a soloist with the Auckland Philharmonia, St Matthew’s Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Choir and has recently starred in the New Zealand Opera, Opera in Schools tour.

Meet Paige, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, who has won the world over with her honest and heartfelt songs.

Meet Joseph Oti-George (bass) and Shaymen Rameka (drums) from Shepherds Reign, a five piece band from South Auckland. Their unique style of Pacific metal has gained fans around the world, and led to their nomination for the prestigious Taite Music Prize.