# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Anthony Stretch is a rare voice, a truly original songwriter whose music blends folk, soul and rock’n’roll with cathartic abandon. Hailing from Hawke’s Bay, Stretch has carved out a place in Aotearoa for those who crave music with depth, heart, and authenticity.

To celebrate NZ Music Month at CAN, Stretch will be playing a selection of his own music plus some of the most timeless songs in the New Zealand songbook. Staged in the Main Gallery, Stretch will be playing amongst a never-before-seen exhibition of Hawke's Bay photographers work, capturing original local musicians and their audiences. This will be a perfect combination of live performance and an exhibition of striking imagery, capturing the creative act of music.

‘Raw beauty with a panoramic sweep, shimmering and glistening with bitter-sweetness’ 5/5 stars
- Music.Net.NZ

Stretch’s live performances are utterly unforgettable - intimate yet electrifying. He possesses an ability to moving between hushed intensity and explosive crescendos while holding audiences in awe. Having played to sold-out audiences across the country, headlined iconic venues like Church Road and the Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Stretch has also opened for renowned artists such as Neil Finn, Jeff Tweedy, Michael Bublé, Rod Stewart and Elton John at Mission Estate to over 20,000 people.

‘Stretch totally captivated, the voice beautiful and soulful. Immediately the place lit up, we finished on our feet, a crowd desperate for more’
- Bay Buzz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/napier/anthony-stretch-at-can-gallery-captured-in-sound/200029978462950
- **Event Categories**: music, exhibitions, photography, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Napier
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Creative Arts Napier
- **lat**: -39.48735
- **long**: 176.91846
- **full address**: Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St,Napier, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound being held?
  - **A:** Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:30 am at Creative Arts Napier, 16 Byron St,Napier, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound?
  - **A:** Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound is organized by Anthony Stretch.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Napier, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Anthony Stretch at CAN Gallery - Captured In Sound sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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