About

A thriving community hub

Music for Everyone!

The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is a bustling, thriving community hub that is accessible, affordable and inclusive.

Situated in the heart of Nelson, our mission is to be Aotearoa New Zealand's most vibrant, innovative and accessible music community. We have provided a welcoming and sustainable environment where our community can teach, learn, create, perform, appreciate and connect through music since 1898.

Our two performance spaces are acclaimed by local and visiting performers. The historic Nelson School of Music Auditorium is frequently regarded as one of the best concert halls in the southern hemisphere.

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