City funds harmony for creative Palmy
Published date | 22 April 2021 |
Date | 22 April 2021 |
Among successful applications was the Manawatunes Chorus ($2775), who are hosting the national Barbershop Harmony Convention 2021, The Power of Harmony, at the Regent on Broadway over four days on September 22-25.
Funding has also been given for a parallel event, the 2021 Young Singers in Harmony National Competition ($4248.85).
Manawatunes Chorus secretary and chairman of the convention committee Greg Thomson says it’s the first time in 21 years the convention has been held in Palmerston North.
“It’s great to see the event coming to our city in our 150th year. It’s also the 25th anniversary of the Manawatunes, so there’s plenty to sing about.”
About 500 competitors are expected just for the adults’ contest, as well as their partners.
“With the complementary events coming together, it’s a fantastic opportunity to show off Palmy, the Regent on Broadway, our city’s great facilities and accommodation options to people who might not travel here that frequently.”
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Palmerston North City Council and Creative New Zealand that helps to fund local arts projects.
Creative Communities scheme 2020-21: Round two successful applications
●Arka Gupta, Distancing (Atimari) $1500
●Scouting New Zealand — Manawatū Gang Show presents Showtime!, $3000. A variety show at the Regent on Broadway in September
●New Zealand Young Singers in Harmony Trust, 2021 Young Singers in Harmony National Convention, $4248.85
●Manawatū Art Teachers Association, Manawatū Combined Secondary Schools Exhibition, $1000
●Henrique Beirao, Palmy Drag Fest, $3000
●Karen Seccombe, Online Development of a WAI Website and Resources, $5000
●Taipari Waaka, Nga Kete Aronui 2021, $2000 Nga Kete Aronui will use music, technology, social media and tikanga Māori (te reo māori, karakia, mihimihi, whakapapa, taonga pūoro) to encourage students to learn life skills. Students will have the opportunity to practise these skills in a safe environment, to be applied in real-life situations, such as school, home and in the community.
●The Renaissance Singers, The Poet: A Song Cycle, $1866
●Aaron McLean, Rhinoceros, $750
●Graham Johnston, Aladdin Junior, $5000
●Manawatunes Chorus, Barbershop Harmony Convention 2021, $2775
●Square Edge Community Arts, Art Trail Manawatū 2021, $6000. Square Edge hosts the annual Art Trail Manawatū, with this year’s event...
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