AWE 2025 Performance Dates

Sat 4 Oct & Sun 5 Oct, Rippon, Wānaka
Mon 6 Oct, Te Atamira, Queenstown
Thurs 9 Oct, Cloudy Bay Shed, Cromwell
Fri 10 Oct, Te Atamira, Queenstown
Sat 11 Oct, Coronation Hall, Bannockburn
Sun 12 Oct, Te Atamira, Queenstown

Plus multiple AWE+ Free Performances and Events woven throughout, culminating with performances in schools from Oct 13-17

ANNOUNCING

2025 Composer in Residence
John Psathas

We are thrilled to announce world-renowned New Zealand-Greek composer, John Psathas as AWE 2025 Composer in Residence.

John’s CV is, quite frankly, astonishing. His music has been played on all seven continents - yes, including Antarctica - and he has worked alongside Evelyn Glennie, Sir Mark Elder and the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra to name just three of his collaborations while he was responsible for scoring much of the opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

John’s creativity and grasp of musical genres seemingly knows no bounds and we are absolutely delighted that he has agreed to join us this year, writing a two cello string quintet that we can't wait to premiere within AWE 2025.

More about John Psathas