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The legendary Nathan Haines plays his first ever concert in the Far North with his 6 piece band at the beautiful and historic Butler Point. Limited tickets sales means this event is a super exclusive, not be missed opportunity. Check it out! facebook.com/events/2348031…

We have launched our 2019 Festival programme! Read all about what fabulous shows we have on offer in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/2WP4tbx

Love to be a part of the festival and happy to offer a few hours of your time? We'd love to hear from you! Our volunteers are a valued part of our festival team - and you get to catch some of the fabulous performances. Win-win!

We are looking for volunteers with some basic movement experience to form a movement chorus in the brand new piece by the NZDC. Minimum age is 14 years. For more info and to request an application form, email Jo [email protected] Applications close 28th Feb.

The countdown starts everyone!! Tickets for all of the shows are selling really well, so we do encourage you to book for your favourite shows as soon as possible. Head to upsurgefestival.co.nz

We are getting closer! Book your tickets online at upsurgefestival.co.nz

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Here's what the audience had to say about Wild Dogs Under My Skirt at the Auckland Arts Festival this week. Wow! And we are lucky enough to bring this stunning performance up to Northland. We can't wait! upsurgefestival.co.nz/wilddogs/ instagram.com/p/Bup2TrHlGWA/…

Not long now!!

Get a group together for a ‘Ladies Lunch’ with a delicious picnic box from Soda Creek Kitchen and hear witty and thoughtful food writer Sarah Tuck in a conversation about her book ‘Coming Un Stuck’. (link: upsurgefestival.co.nz/coming-un-stuc…) upsurgefestival.co.nz/coming-un-stuc…

Time is ticking along - we are getting very close now! Tickets are selling well with some sessions getting close to being full. We encourage you to get online and book your favourite shows so you don't miss out. upsurgefestival.co.nz

12 days to go!! - mailchi.mp/21f5bf5707bc/z…

It can't be...it is...Only 1 week to go!! We hope you haven't forgotten to get your tickets?! There's still time - pop on over to our website and check out what we've got on offer: upsurgefestival.co.nz/2019-programme/

Just 4 more sleeps! Here's our latest newsletter - mailchi.mp/521874f7d39f/z…

And the Festival is underway! Have a read of what's in store today and tomorrow in our latest newsletter - mailchi.mp/09adb0f8308f/z…

3 more days of theatre, writers events, music and more! - mailchi.mp/ccdd1a96e291/z…

Our post-festival survey is live. We would be grateful if you could share your experiences. All feedback helps us to shape the 2021 festival and future events :-) There's also the chance to win $250 worth of tickets to the next Festival! surveymonkey.com/r/upsurgefesti…

We are saying goodbye to our magnificent Sophie Kelly who has directed the Festival since its inception, and we're now on the hunt for someone to take on this exciting role. Is this you? See here for the job description: bit.ly/2K7ygsS Applications close 5 July 2019.

We are delighted to announce that we have a new Festival Director! Joining forces and presenting as a dynamic team, Caroline and Dave Armstrong together bring decades of experience and knowledge of the Arts to UPSURGE. Read more about them both here: bit.ly/2mAdGXp