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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. 

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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

  • Graham McGregor Album Launch: The Real Karangahape Road
    Graham McGregor Album Launch: The Real Karangahape Road
    Wed, 23 Nov
    Auckland
    23 Nov, 7:30 pm – 24 Nov, 11:00 pm
    Auckland, 469 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    The time has come to celebrate open mic and local folk/blues legend - Graham McGregor, with his Album Release on K Rd.
    Details
  • SW4CA Workshop #22 Pepeha, Ancestors & Me w. Jean Yern
    SW4CA Workshop #22 Pepeha, Ancestors & Me w. Jean Yern
    Mon, 31 Oct
    MoveSpace, Mt Eden
    31 Oct, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    MoveSpace, Mt Eden, 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
    Learn and develop your own Pepeha and join us for a discussion around the importance of knowing our ancestors and how it can enrich our songwriting and perspectives.
    Details
  • SW4CA Workshop #21 Songs That Changed That World
    SW4CA Workshop #21 Songs That Changed That World
    Mon, 17 Oct
    Zoom
    17 Oct, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Zoom
    Join the SW4CA group as we break down some iconic 'songs that changed the world' and discuss what it takes to make an impactful song.
    Details
  • SW4CA Workshop #20 Pepeha, Ancestors & Me w. Jean Yern
    SW4CA Workshop #20 Pepeha, Ancestors & Me w. Jean Yern
    Sun, 02 Oct
    MoveSpace, Mt Eden
    02 Oct, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    MoveSpace, Mt Eden, 473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
    Learn and develop your own Pepeha and join us for a discussion around the importance of knowing our ancestors and that can enrich our songwriting and perspectives.
    Details
  • SW4CA Workshop #19 Songwriting & Kaitiakitanga w. Jean Yern
    SW4CA Workshop #19 Songwriting & Kaitiakitanga w. Jean Yern
    Sat, 27 Aug
    UXBRIDGE: Arts & Culture
    27 Aug, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    UXBRIDGE: Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
    An introduction to some Te Ao Māori concepts as an inspiration for songwriting and connecting to our environment.
    Details
  • SW4CA Showcase @ Uxbridge
    SW4CA Showcase @ Uxbridge
    Sun, 14 Aug
    UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture
    14 Aug, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
    Enjoy an afternoon of music from a talented line-up of musicians involved in the Songwriters 4 Climate Action Project.
    Details
  • SW4CA Workshop #18 Ecology Meets Music Talk @ Uxbridge
    SW4CA Workshop #18 Ecology Meets Music Talk @ Uxbridge
    Sun, 14 Aug
    UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture
    14 Aug, 2:00 pm – 15 Aug, 3:00 pm
    UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
    Join Songwriters 4 Climate Action for a talk and inspiration from the Ecology Arts Exhibition currently running at Uxbridge in Howick (followed by a live music showcase.)
    Details
  • Young Blood Open Mic #3
    Young Blood Open Mic #3
    Thu, 07 Jul
    Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church Hall
    07 Jul, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church Hall, 400 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
    A fun, slick, curated open mic to encourage our young talent (18 and under).
    Details
  • SW4CA Vol.1 Album Release
    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
    Details
  • Portland Open Mic Special: Graham McGregor Single Release: Other People's Money
    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.
    Details
  • Win-Win Open Mic w. Jono Annandale
    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
    Details
  • Portland Open Mic w. Ema Barton
    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.
    Details
 

ACTIVITIES

Community Driven Arts

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SUPPORT

Projects to help local artists get to the next level

EDUCATION

Helping The Community with Workshops, Up-skilling, Networking

EVENTS & CONTENT

Gigs, Exhibitions, Open Mics
and creating Content