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Home Again with Jon Toogood
Sat
31 Oct
2026
Tauranga Arts Festival is thrilled to welcome Aotearoa legend Jon Toogood, frontman of iconic band Shihad, lead singer of The Adults and author of memoir, Home Again.
In this special event Toogood will talk with arts and culture writer Karl Puschmann, who worked with him on the book, about his early music-obsessed years in Wellington, the formation of a band that would become a culture force, a career travelling the world making music, meeting heroes, and composing electrifying songs. Alongside great success there were also mistakes, struggles with anxiety and the moments that forced Jon to confront who he was beyond the stage – this conversation will cover it all.
Don’t miss this intimate, one-off chance to hear from an iconic kiwi and rock legend.
Location
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library & Community Hub
Event Dates
October 31, 2026
at
5:00 pm
Programme
Celebrate Brazilian Culture and Portuguese Language Week! Join us for fun workshops and a storytelling session in Portuguese. Children will create their own books and build traditional Brazilian percussion shakers. The activities conclude with a mini-Carnaval performance featuring musicians Ed Rizzi and Paulo Brayner. Timetable as follows:
6 Nov
Programme
Tuesdays in Term 4 in Tauranga Come and have some fun exploring different drawing techniques, a variety of mediums and heaps of new creative ideas. For ages 10–13 years, of all abilities. Draw Squad is a great place to be creative with your friends. All that is needed is a love of drawing and an enthusiasm to learn new skills and make some new cool creative friends too!
3 Nov
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8 Dec
