Join us for a night of rangatahi talent 🎤✨

Get your free tickets now! A whānau friendly night of music and creativity.

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Youth Arts New Zealand
November 27, 2025

Kia ora koutou,

Our Rangatahi Open Mic is almost here, and we would love to see you on Sunday 7 December. This is a fun, all ages evening where young performers take the stage, try new things and share their creativity with a supportive crowd.

Why does an event like this matter? Young artists need places where they can build confidence and be surrounded by people who want to see them grow. Your presence helps make that happen!

If you’ve already signed-up to perform, make sure you get your friends and whānau to get their free ticket now!

What to expect when you come along

  • A friendly, supportive and all ages space

  • A mix of new and emerging artists performing music, stories and creative work

  • A calm environment where parents, caregivers and whānau can enjoy an evening together

Event details

  • Sunday 7 December 2025

  • 5pm to 8pm, doors open 4.45pm

  • Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton

““Open mics and the community around them provide a space for rangatahi to express and just be.”

A member of our community when asked, '“What excites you about the idea of an Open Mic designed specifically for rangatahi?”

We asked our community “Which of the following do you think is the biggest benefit of an Open Mic event?”

Collected by Youth Arts New Zealand through a 2024 Instagram survey.

This event is brought to you by Youth Arts New Zealand, Holding Space Aotearoa, & Kāhui St David’s. Funded by CNZ Creative Communities Scheme, Waitematā Local Board, and Youth Arts New Zealand.

Follow our socials for all the latest updates on the open mic!

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More info about Holding Space & Kāhui St David’s

Holding Space Aotearoa is a Charitable Trust formed in 2021 with a focus on Community Events who create opportunities, provide assistance, support and training for upcoming Musicians and Creatives.

A vital hub of music-making, inspiration and social connection, Kāhui St David’s is a treasured, historic venue and charitable trust serving the performing arts, and the wider community, to uplift, connect and inspire.

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