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FIND OUT WHAT CONCERTS AND
PERFORMANCES ARE IN THE WINGS

Learn

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO
PICK UP AN INSTRUMENT

About NCMA

A UNIQUE AND
COLOURFUL HISTORY

Venue Hire

BOOK OUR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
FOR YOUR NEXT CONCERT OR EVENT

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GET INVOLVED IN MUSIC IN OUR
COMMUNITY OR SUPPORT NCMA

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA)

An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region

About NCMA

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is the new name for Nelson School of Music. We're a community hub for all things musical. Whether you want to learn an instrument, perform as part of a group or come to one of our concerts, there is something for all.

Education programmes

With a history of delivering music education across the Nelson-Tasman region, NCMA offers an ever-growing range of classes and groups to meet the musical needs of students. Classes are run by professional teachers who are accredited to NCMA.

Venue hire

NCMA's world-class facilities are available to hire. We offer a unique performance venue, rehearsal spaces and studios. Talk to us today about booking our facilities for your next concert, event or private function. We'll be happy to help.

Upcoming events

Lunchtime Concert: Kyoko Takashima

When: Thu 1 Jun, 12:30pm
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
This concert programme is reminiscent of the cycle of life. Kyoko will be playing compositions of Bach, Schubert, Brahms

NBS Live Lounge: Ceol Merchants

When: Fri 2 Jun, 5:00pm
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
‘Ceol’ means ‘Music’ in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic and it’s the music of these countries that has been a lifelong passion for all the Band.

Ceol Aneas Showcase

When: Sun 4 Jun, 7:00pm
Where: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
The concert is the highlight of the Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival. This is a rare opportunity to experience Irish traditional music at its very best.