Event 32

Poetry and Music

Last held in 2023 in front of a packed-out and spellbound room, Poetry and Music makes its return to the Festival, once again pairing the four finalists in the poetry category of this year’s Ockham New Zealand Book Awards with the brilliant musicians of the Ockham Collective (a charitable trust devoted to fostering creativity and connection in Tāmaki Makaurau).

The poets read and the musicians interpret, making for a mesmerising performance.

Fri, 16 May 2025

• 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
• Earlybird $24 Standard $29.50 Patrons $19.50 Students $13