# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Māori
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:45 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience a thrilling musical collaboration at the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival. TNT! combines the explosive power of big band jazz with the mana, rhythmic energy and lyrical beauty of waiata Māori in a bold and inspiring concert.

Conceived by drummer and māngai Māori, Greg Crayford, it features Wellington's Capital City Big Band, with bespoke arrangements by Vaughn Roberts, featuring acclaimed vocalist Lisa Tomlins with her rōpū kaiwaiata, TNT! presents an exciting programme of newly commissioned works, beloved waiata, and jazz classics reimagined in Te Reo Māori.

From timeless favourites such as Me He Manurere, Pokarekare Ana and Tōku Reo Tōku Ohooho to Great American Songbook standards transformed into "Te Tino Pukawaiata Māori", this innovative production celebrates the meeting of two rich musical traditions with warmth, creativity and heart.

Presented bilingually in a welcoming and accessible format, TNT! is a joyful celebration of music, culture and connection. The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is proud to present this unique concert at The Piano as part of the 2026 Festival. Don't miss this unforgettable fusion of jazz and te ao Māori.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/tnt-big-band-meets-te-ao-māori/200030548880233
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Concerts, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Piano
- **lat**: -43.5289
- **long**: 172.63816
- **full address**: The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori being held?
  - **A:** TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:45 pm at The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori?
  - **A:** TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori is organized by Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Maori sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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