Making a Scene Drama and Voice Academy
Waipu, Northland
We provide speech and drama classes to give students the confidence they need speaking out loud, on stage for school and in the community. Students at Making a Scene have fun and develop deep lasting friendships with likeminded folk. Classes for beginners and advanced diploma seeking children and adults through Speech NZ. classes in Whangarei and Ruakaka.
Upcoming Events
Sat 14 Nov
04:00 pmGoat Farm Classics Evening in Waipu
A Typical Session As warmer evenings arrive in Northland, locals and visitors gather for an evening of live music at Classics at the Cove. This community event brings together soloists, choirs and chamber musicians for a relaxed celebration of classical pieces and timeless songs. All ages are welcome, with a child-friendly atmosphere that suits families wanting to share the experience across generations. The three-hour programme features performances by Kawiti Waetford and Shaan Kloet, Sarah Kent Whittles, Emma Couper Kaiser Jakoby and Adira Untunovich, plus the Opera North choir, Te Korihi o te Tui, Huanui College Choir and chamber groups from WBHS and Bream Bay College. Attendees enjoy the outdoor setting while connecting with others through shared appreciation of the arts. Outstanding soloists and emerging young performers Multiple community choirs and school chamber groups Relaxed rural setting overlooking the bay Space for all ages to enjoy live music together Opportunity to support local artists and choirs Welcoming environment that builds social connections People are invited to bring their own picnic or enjoy refreshments available on site. The gathering creates a warm space where different generations can sit together and enjoy the performances. Meeting Place Details The event is held at Tahamoana Angora Goat farm and event centre in Waipu. The outdoor venue offers wheelchair access, accessible parking and accessible toilets alongside general parking. Its rural outlook provides a calm backdrop that encourages conversation and community connection in a relaxed setting suitable for everyone.
Waipu, Northland
Sun 29 Nov
11:00 amAll-Ages Folk Festival at Goat Farm Waipu
Everything You Need to Know Feel the bleat at this boutique single-stage celebration of storytelling, stomp and string-bending rhythms. Set against sweeping coastal views, the Folk and Roots Festival brings together local legends and alt-country pioneers for a day of explosive live music, local food trucks and high-octane energy. Families and friends can relax in a welcoming atmosphere suitable for everyone, with space to dance, share stories and enjoy the golden-hour sounds. The event supports the local community through donations to the Bream Bay College Music and Arts Faculty, creating a meaningful connection between performers and residents. A regional shuttle service makes travel simple within the surrounding area, while dedicated parking and accessible paths ensure a smooth arrival for all visitors. World-class local musicians delivering soul, jazz and country roots sets Low-and-slow food trucks offering hearty local flavours Exclusive merchandise stalls to take home festival memories Premium yet grassroots vibe overlooking Bream Bay coastline Community donations supporting regional music education Shuttle service available for easy regional transport Venue Details Tahamoana Angora Goat Farm and Event Centre sits on open coastal farmland in Waipu, Northland. The paddocks offer panoramic views across Bream Bay, creating a relaxed rural backdrop for the day-long gathering. Visitors drive up the farm track to designated parking areas, with clear paths leading to the main performance space and facilities. The setting blends working farm charm with easy access, making it ideal for a full-day community outing.
Waipu, Northland
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Making a Scene Drama and Voice Academy provides speech and drama classes in Waipu, Northland, to build students' confidence in speaking out loud, on stage for school, and in the community. Students enjoy fun experiences and form deep, lasting friendships with like-minded peers. Classes cater to beginners and advanced diploma seekers—children and adults—through Speech NZ.
dramaandvoiceacademy@gmail.com
+6421324707