Arts & Music

Find local artists and performers at Directory > Arts & Music.

Terry Pluck, previous winner of the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award.

Arterial is a community website aimed at increasing awareness of and accessibility to the visual arts, predominantly throughout the greater Waikato region. The site, run by Te Awamutu artist Vanessa White, includes showcases of artwork and an events diary.

Music

Many musical styles are represented in Te Awamutu—Indigenous, Western and International. Our schools generally have strong music departments and there are plenty of opportunities for adults as well. See the directory for musical organisations and performance groups.

Te Awamutu has a proud musical history. Notable musicians from our town include:

Tim and Neil Finn: These musical icons have enjoyed decades of international success with bands Split Enz and Crowded House, as well as solo and collaborative work.
Oscar Natzke (AKA Oscar Natzka, 1912-1951): A world-renowned opera performer.

Creative Writing

Browse work by local poets and writers (contact us if you'd like to contribute).

Short Stories

Poetry