Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival’s opening night presents TE KATOA, the latest album from Tama Waipara – composer, performer, artist.
For one show only and its long awaited Tūranga launch, as a tribute and thank you to the home that inspired the album, Tama brings it back to where it all began.
Experience the magic of a NZ Music award winner with feature artists Tyna Keelan, Kirsten Te Rito and Raiha Moetara.
The album features collaborations with the likes of Maisey Rika and composers Taharakau Stewart, Teina Moetara, Tweedie Waititi and Petera Hakiwai. Together with Tama’s artistic voice at the fore, it’s an eclectic array of kaupapa based, reo Māori enriched, kainga informed musical sophistication.
An expression of lived experience and inherited narratives; waiata that are formed from exploration of whakapapa and legacy.
A must see event!
Running Times:
Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
Box Office Opening Time: 1 hour prior to event start
Door Opening Time: 30 Minutes prior to event start
Tour Dates:
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War Memorial Theatre, Gisborne
Fri 26 Sep 2025
War Memorial Theatre, Gisborne
Sat 27 Sep 2025
War Memorial Theatre, Gisborne
Sun 28 Sep 2025