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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!

On all major streaming platforms

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.

Upcoming Events

Portland Open Mic w. Ema Barton
Tue, 19 Apr
The Portland Public House
19 Apr, 8:00 pm – 19 Jul, 11:50 pm
The Portland Public House , 432 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Portland's popular weekly Tuesday Open Mic in Kingsland. 8pm - midnight. A great bustling community, great food, drink and supportive environment. We book 20min slots.
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Win-Win Open Mic w. Jono Annandale
Wed, 20 Apr
Win-Win Bar
20 Apr, 7:30 pm – 27 Jul, 11:30 pm
Win-Win Bar, 212 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Weekly Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Jono
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SW4CA Vol.1 Album Release
Fri, 27 May
Auckland
27 May, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Auckland, 55 Madden Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
A night to celebrate the digital release of our first compilation album as part of our Songwriters 4 Climate Action Project
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Portland Open Mic Special: Graham McGregor Single Release: Other People's Money
Tue, 17 May
Auckland
17 May, 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm NZST
Auckland, 463 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
A casual celebration to mark the release of Open Mic legend - Graham McGregor's first single from his upcoming Album: Other People's Money.
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Art exhibition: A case for consumable art
Tue, 03 May
BSA Gallery, Browne School Of Art
03 May, 5:00 pm – 21 May, 7:00 pm
BSA Gallery, Browne School Of Art, Level 1/194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
An exhibition by Auckland based artists: Jono Annandale and Jack Cathro.
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Young Blood Open Mic #2
Thu, 26 May
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
26 May, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall, 400 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
A Slick, Fun Curated Open Mic to celebrate and encourage our creative Youth in live performance (18 and under)
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