Illuminated Horizons 2026

Illuminated Horizons

A Wordcore Wayfinders Showcase

Saturday 29 August 2026 | Te Puna Creative Hub, Henderson Immersive inter-arts performance

Time: Evening Premiere | 6PM– 9 PM Intermedia stage show and exhibition — a collaboration of performance, music and art showcasing 2 unique trios and 3 Wordcore bands.

Tickets: Full Price $21 | Unwaged $15

YOUR TICKET ENTITLES YOU TO: 1) A FANTASTIC SHOW 2) FREE FOOD DRINK AND PRIZES

Illuminated Horizons is not just a show, it's an experience and an immersive showcase where words, sound, and visuals interweave to explore identity, ancestry, and transformation, presented for National Poetry Day. This year, two creative trios and three Wordcore bands present original inter-arts performances shaped through deep collaboration and shared vision.

The Two Trios

Unique performances, crafted by:

• Daren Kamali (Poet/Visual Artist), Levani Vosasi (Percussionist), Joana Monolagi (Visual Artist)

• Lola Elvy (Poet/Writer), John Goudge (Musician) & Ronald Andreassend (Artist)

Three Wordcore Bands

All three bands have been developing their work in collaboration with Auspicious Studios — Kyung Ho Min and Darryl Chin.

Moebius Orchestra Matt Reece, Gerhard Lottermoser, with poets Loki Smythe and Peter Rimmer

Demi Urges Christian Jensen and Adam Colegrove

Lower Bar Collective Malcolm Dunn, Rob Morgan, Matt Findlay, with poet and singer Caitlin Smith

Immersive Exhibition — Intermission

Midway through the show, step into an immersive installation and exhibition — meet the artists and lose yourself in impact storytelling. This year's exhibition is curated by Yellow Lamp Poetry (Ash Raymond James) and Blackout Poetry (Hebe Kearney), alongside further installation work from the participating trios and bands.

This is an ambitious fusion of artforms that aims to give you an unforgettable night — bold, collaborative, and emotionally resonant. Step inside and see what happens when creative minds truly connect.

Directors and Producers:

Stage Design by Ronald Andreassed

Lighting and Sound by Mitchell Vickery

Wayfinders videography by Martin Sercombe and Jaime Scott

Wayfinders Guiding the way Shane Hollands and Rachael Naomi

Pathfinder Christian Jensen

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Cover art by Ant Sang. Proudly supported by the New Zealand Poetry Society, National Poetry Day, The Trusts, and Henderson-Massey Local Board.