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Tempo Dance Festival has come to a close for another year! We're taking a moment to reflect on what was an incredibly diverse, exciting programme and the people and audiences who brought it to life. 

Footnote New Zealand Dance have just returned from Japan, premiering their collab work with Japanese choreographer, Kota Yamazaki. The next stop for this captivating show is Q Theatre during Tempo Dance Festival! We spoke with Anita Hunziker (Footnote’s Artistic Director) and Kota to hear more about the work before it hits the Loft stage this weekend.

Alexa Wilson is an incredibly talented creative who is bringing her show IN/TENSE to Q Loft for Tempo Dance Festival – Te Rerenga o Tere 2024. Ahead of the show, Alexa shared some insight with us about IN/TENSE and her creative practice.

We are thrilled to welcome Phil Evans as our new Head of Programming and Production | Te Pane o ngā Papatono me ngā Whakaputanga! Phil officially joined the team last week and we are delighted to have his expertise on board. 

From hip-hop to ballet to contemporary to Indigenous, Tāmaki Makaurau will dance like everyone’s watching as the biennial Tempo Dance Festival - Te Rerenga o Tere returns with a full programme of immersive, innovative and exciting dance, running from 10 – 20 October at Q Theatre.

During the last week of June, Rangatira was filled with gorgeous homegrown waiata, kapa haka, dance, and storytelling at Mahuta - A Matariki Showcase. We're taking a moment to reflect on this unique, significant two-night event. 

Guru of Chai, one of Indian Ink Theatre Company's most-loved theatre productions, is returning to the stage at Q Theatre this month! Ahead of the show, we caught up with co-writer and performer, Jacob Rajan to learn more about the magic of this captivating show. 

Laughter is still lingering in the air at Q! The NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo has wrapped for 2024 and we're stoked to have been involved again in this fabulously funny festival for another year. 

Last week marked the prestigious Taite Music Prize 2024 awards night, celebrating the talent and creativity of New Zealand's musical tapestry. We are incredibly honoured to have hosted this significant event at Q Theatre. Click on this blog post to hear more about it!