Building on a legacy of celebrating dance creatives since 2013, Honouring A Dance Creative returns in 2026.
Join us for a free (but ticketed) formal acknowledgement in the Loft and then in the Q Theatre foyer afterwards to connect and reflect.
Recipient to be announced soon – for more information visit the Tempo Dance Festival website.
Previous recipients include: 2008 Glenn Mayo 2009 Debra McCulloch 2010 Douglas Wright (as a choreographer) and Tairoa Royal (as a dancer) 2011 Dorothea Ashbridge 2012 Mary Jane O’Reilly 2013 Deidre Tarrant 2014 Jacqui Cesan 2015 Katie Haines 2016 Lynn Pringle 2018 Russell Kerr 2024 Susan Jordan
Inspired by the energy of TED Talks and M9, Tuku Kōrero | Tāmaki Talks is a truly unforgettable evening of ideas, storytelling, debate and entertainment, bringing together compelling voices to explore the questions that will shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau.
High energy, action-packed, side-splittingly, hilarious storytelling at it’s festive best, and featuring Christmas carols written by Nanny Piggins herself. This is the perfect family show for anyone who enjoys a good holiday season giggle.
