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A BIT ABOUT US

Holding Space Aotearoa is a non-profit Arts Organisation with a mission to 'hold space' for our artistic community and worthy causes. Our focus is on community projects, events, workshops and open mics. We create opportunities and content for local artists to expand their careers, up skill, empower, inspire and connect with others.

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SW4CA VOL. 1 ALBUM OUT NOW!

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Holding Space are proud to be releasing our first compilation album for our SW4CA Community Project this NZMusicMonth of May.


Involving 12 artists from various backgrounds, perspectives and genres; we recorded 12 songs at Roundhead Studios. These are mainly striped back acoustic versions with some surprises in there. 

Special thanks to Waitematā Local Board and Waitematā Low Carbon Network for funding the recording and release of this album.

Parts of this project are supported by Puketāpapa Local Board, Puketāpapa Low Carbon Network, Grey Lynn 2030 & Howick Local Board.

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Upcoming Events

  • Holding Space Creative Showcase
    Holding Space Creative Showcase
    Thu, 28 Sept
    Ellen Melville Centre
    28 Sept 2023, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000, New Zealand
    28 Sept 2023, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000, New Zealand
    A community arts showcase: sharing songs, poetry, art, ideas and fashion developed over the span of the Auckland Climate Festival.
  • SW4CA - Songwriting Workshop (2)
    SW4CA - Songwriting Workshop (2)
    Sun, 17 Sept
    Samoa House Library
    17 Sept 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Samoa House Library, level 2/283 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    17 Sept 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Samoa House Library, level 2/283 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    A Songwriting workshop exploring how we can work with the theme of Wai / Water.
  • SW4CA - Songwriting Workshop (1)
    SW4CA - Songwriting Workshop (1)
    Sun, 10 Sept
    The Flagship Education Centre
    10 Sept 2023, 2:00 pm – 11 Sept 2023, 4:00 pm
    The Flagship Education Centre, 55 Madden Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    10 Sept 2023, 2:00 pm – 11 Sept 2023, 4:00 pm
    The Flagship Education Centre, 55 Madden Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    A Songwriting workshop exploring how we can work with the theme of Wai / Water.
  • SW4CA - Songs That Changed The World - ONLINE 
    SW4CA - Songs That Changed The World - ONLINE 
    Mon, 04 Sept
    Zoom
    04 Sept 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Zoom
    04 Sept 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Zoom
    An online workshop listening to and reviewing some successful environmental / political songs (chosen by Silke Hartung) and an introduction to The Songwriters 4 Climate Action Project
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