The Nelson Arts Festival is 11 days of unmissable arts experiences in Whakatū! 23 Oct - 2 Nov 2025. We take a look behind the scenes and hear about some of the unmissable events coming to Whakatū this October in our interview series.
Artist Spotlight - Hine Toa with Ngāhuia Awekōtuku
In this powerful and intimate conversation, host Ceara sits down with Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku—trailblazer, activist, scholar, and 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner—to explore a life lived in defiance of limitations. From her beginnings as a restless working-class girl from the pā, Ngāhuia became a founding member of Ngā Tamatoa, the Women’s Liberation and Gay Liberation movements, and a fearless leader in protest actions that changed the course of Aotearoa’s history.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Yes Yes Yes with Karin McCracken
Ceara interviews Karin McCracken about "Yes Yes Yes," a theatre show that uses humor and interaction to educate young people on healthy relationships, desire, and consent.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - All the Things I Wish I Could Be with Tom Knowles and Jed Parsons
Shannon interviews Tom Knowles and Jed Parsons about their new Kiwi kids comedy singalong, All The Things I Wish I Could Be, which celebrates imagination, friendship, and the joy of dreaming.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Delirious with Damien Wilkins
Ceara interviews award-winning author Damien Wilkins, who reflects on the characters and themes of his novel *Delirious*, which explores family, aging, and life's transitions.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Heartbreak Hotel with Karin McCracken and Simon Leary
Ceara interviews Karin McCracken and Simon Leary from EBKM about their Nelson Arts Festival show, Heartbreak Hotel, which blends story, science, and music to explore love and loss.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Takadimi with Manjit Singh
Shannon interviews Manjit Singh, a master tabla player, about Takadimi's Nelson Arts Festival performance, which fuses Indian classical traditions with jazz and improvisation to create a dynamic sound.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Seasonal Agreement with John Vea
Ceara interviews artist John Vea about his exhibition Seasonal Agreement, which explores the experiences of migrant workers in Aotearoa through humor and storytelling.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Ration the Queens Veges with Te Wehia Ratana
Ceara interviews activist Te Wehia Ratana about his Treaty protest, his time in prison, and the play it inspired, exploring themes of action and truth.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Secret Art Powers - Jo Randerson
Ceara Conway interviews Jo Randerson ONZM about their book, Secret Art Powers, revealing how creative mindsets foster radical change and help navigate complex times.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Who What Where Now with Joel Baxendale and Ralph Upton
Ceara interviews Joel Baxendale and Ralph Upton about their interactive theatrical show, Who What Where Now, which blends puzzles and technology to engage families in exploring hidden mysteries.
30 Sept 2025
Artist Spotlight - Holding Ground with Moss Te Ururangi Patterson
Ceara interviews Moss Te Ururangi Patterson, a Māori choreographer, about 'Holding Ground,' a dance performance that examines how the body reacts to stress, instability, and transformation.
29 Aug 2025
Meet The Team - Janelle Bish, Artistic Director Nelson Arts Festival
Artistic Director Janelle Bish discusses her vision for the Nelson Arts Festival 2025, offering insights into upcoming programming and artistic direction in this interview.
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Karin McCracken
Tom Knowles
Jed Parsons
Damien Wilkins
Simon Leary
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