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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

  • Contrast: An Art Exhibition
    Tue, 06 Jun
    BSA Gallery, Brown School Of Art
    06 Jun, 5:00 pm – 24 Jun, 4:00 pm
    BSA Gallery, Brown School Of Art, Level 1/194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
    An exhibition by Auckland-based artists Jono Annandale, Jack Cathro and Ruben Posa.
  • Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal
    16 Jul, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Auckland, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1351, New Zealand
    Celebrating Matariki with kai and community performances.
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Past Events

  • Grey Lynn Night Markets Open Mic
    24 July 2021
    Auckland, 606 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
    Ema is hosting an Open Mic Night as part of Grey Lynn Night Markets & Elemental Festival 2021
  • Songwriters 4 Climate Action Workshop @ Uxbridge **POSTPONED**
    Time is TBD
    Auckland, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
    A Songwriting Workshop exploring Climate Action and connecting community.
  • Holding Space Songwriter Showcase & Open Mic
    21 May, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
    Auckland, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1351, New Zealand
    Celebrating NZ Music Month with a showcase of local talent this May.
  • EARTH DAY | Community Co-Created Festival
    Sat, 22 Apr
    Gribblehirst Community Hub
    22 Apr, 12:50 pm – 23 Apr, 5:00 pm
    Gribblehirst Community Hub, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham, Auckland 1351, New Zealand
  • SW4CA Workshop #22 Pepeha, Ancestors & Me w. Jean Yern
    31 Oct 2022, 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.
  • Young Blood Open Mic #3
    Thu, 07 Jul
    Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church Hall
    07 Jul 2022, 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).
  • Art exhibition: A case for consumable art
    Tue, 03 May
    BSA Gallery, Browne School Of Art
    03 May 2022, 5:00 pm – 21 May 2022, 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.
  • Win-Win Open Mic w. Jono Annandale
    20 Apr 2022, 7:30 pm – 27 Jul 2022, 11:30 pm
    Win-Win Bar, 212 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
    Weekly Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Jono
  • Portland Open Mic w. Ema Barton
    Tue, 19 Apr
    The Portland Public House
    19 Apr 2022, 8:00 pm – 19 Jul 2022, 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.
  • Win-Win Songwriter Club & Open Mic - Virtual Catch Up
    22 Sept 2021, 8:00 pm
    Zoom Virtual Catch Up
    A chance to catch up, chat about our song-writing and lockdown adventures. Share a song each and go around the group.
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