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Arts for All
A core part of the 2026 Festival, the Access Programme offers specific events for those with access needs, ranging from NZSL-interpreted shows,, audio-described performances, , relaxed performances, discounted tickets for people with access needs, accessible pricing including Choose Your Price I Kōwhiria Tō Utu and TIX for $20, along with additional resources and personalised assistance.
Our Access Programme producers Sameena Zehra and Helen Fletcher are at the heart of the programme, working with access communities and finding solutions to help break down barriers and ensure the Festival is inclusive for everyone.
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Hitting the High Notes in LA For Katie Trigg
Winner of the 2024 Lexus Song Quest, Katie Trigg has recently joined LA Opera as a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist and will feature in upcoming seasons of Akhnaten and The Magic Flute. With a busy schedule of classes, rehearsals and recitals, we managed to catch up with Katie from her new base in Los Angeles.
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Writer Rachel Buchanan on Manuhiri
Celebrated author Dr Rachel Buchanan (Taranaki iwi Te Ātiawa, Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) features in two sessions at the weekend Writer’s programme at the Tāwhiri Warehouse during the 2026 Festival. We catch up with her from her base in Naarm/Melbourne.