Artsplash

Artsplash is a youth arts festival that brings together Wellington's primary and intermediate schools to celebrate dance, music, drama, visual art and wearable art. It usually takes place in September.

Artsplash concert.

Singers at Artsplash

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Artsplash 2013, 9 - 13 September, Michael Fowler Centre

Buy tickets

Tickets for performances are available from those schools taking part or by phoning Mary Prichard on 027 448 4671. Tickets cost $5.

Performances

Artsplash music and wearable art:

Thousands of young people perform at the Michael Fowler Centre. Year 7 and 8 students present their wearable art creations in a colourful performance.

The Artsplash music performances are conducted and directed by Ella Buchanan Hanify and Ruth Armishaw.

Artsplash dance:

Various dance styles are performed by students aged 5 - 13 years, including hip-hop, creative, jazz, cultural and ballet. Students choreograph and perform their own routines.

Artsplash drama:

Young people perform in one of Wellington's grand performance spaces with sound, lighting, and an appreciative live audience.

Artsplash visual art exhibition:

More than 1,000 pieces created by young visual artists will be on display.

More information

City Arts team

Phone: (04) 499 4444
Email: arts@wcc.govt.nz