Creative support for Christchurch
The creative community throughout New Zealand are supporting and raising funds for Christchurch, including the Court Jesters who came together at Theatre Royal Nelson for a ‘Comedy for Christchurch’ show.
One of the Court Jesters Jeff Clark was working in The Court Theatre when the quake struck, and as he told The Big Idea, the event “is a way to feel normal, being able to laugh and forget about it, even if it’s just for a few hours.”
“In times of stress the arts play an important role to bring us together to share a positive experience, rather than a horrible one.”
Here are some fundraising events and requests for assistance below.
Update: We are no longer adding to this page but you can find more from the creative community on The Big Idea here.
Share yours by listing your events, and adding opportunities for others to help. Please include the keyword Christchurch Earthquake 2011.
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- Festivals
Auckland Arts Festival and Ihimaera: Proceeds from the Friday 4 March Ihimaera concert went to the NZ Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal. Festival audiences can also donate at the Festival Garden in Aotea Square.
International artists are contributing, including visiting artist Sarah Lucas who will donate proceeds from the sale of the first NUDS sculpture, valued at GBP75,000. U Theatre of Taiwan are donating a significant part of their fee.
NZ Fringe Festival: A special fundraising event 'El Jaguar and Friends heart Shakeytown’ at the Fringe Bar in Wellington on Feb 25 raised $2516. In addition, various Fringe performers donated proceeds from some of their shows.
- Comedy
Comedy for Christchurch: The Court Jesters' fundraiser staged on March 9 at the Theatre Royal Nelson, raised more than $7000 for the Salvation Army's earthquake relief efforts. The Jesters were delighted to perform together again (many of them reunited for the first time since February 22).
Stand Up for Christchurch: Hosted by The Improv Bandits, all the comedians and the venue staff are donating their time to raise funds for Christchurch. At The Civic, Auckland, Tuesday March 29 at 7.30pm.
- Theatre
Circa Theatre: A group of Wellington performers came together for a Benefit for Christchurch on Monday 7th March.
Howick Little Theatre: Are donating proceeds from The Birthday Boy performance on Tuesday 22 March, and running a fundraising raffle during the season.
Aftershocks: A verbatim theatre piece about a community experiencing an earthquake, organised by Carving in Ice theatre group, in Hamilton on March 12 and 14.
Auckland Theatre Company: ATC will donate the proceeds from a series of performances and other events in the coming months. The first dedicated fundraising performance, for The Court Theatre, was Well Hung at the Maidment Theatre on Feb 27.
- Writing/Publishing
NZSA: The New Zealand Society of Authors need 55 writers to read from their work at a library within the Auckland Super City and all funds raised at the event will be donated to the Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
Booksellers: A fund for the relief of Booksellers in Christchurch has been established by Booksellers NZ.
Poetry Live: Christchurch Benefit Gig. The live music and performance poetry at the Thirsty Dog in Auckland on March 1 raised $641.
- Music
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: The NZSO will be collecting at its ‘Symphonic Odyssey’ Auckland Festival concert on 12 March and throughout the ‘Apotheosis’ tour, starting 25 March. The orchestra will partner with Elizabeth Marvelly and other guest artists in a special benefit concert at the Bruce Mason Centre on Auckland’s North Shore on 2 April.
NZSO is planning on replacing the concert on 7 April in the Christchurch Town Hall with a free early-evening concert in Christchurch that day.
The Tudor Consort and Sacred Heart Cathedral Choir performed a benefit concert in Wellington on Monday 7 March, 5.30pm.
Memorial Organ Recital: Memorial concert to celebrate three staff members of the South Island Organ Co. St Peter's on Willis in Wellington. Fri 4 Mar, 5.30pm.
This concert is a way to celebrate their lives and raise money for the Red Cross's work in Christchurch
Songs for Christchurch: A minimum donation of $5 in exchange for great New Zealand music very kindly donated by the artists via MusicHype.
Tunes for Christchurch: Amplifiers good friends lent their tracks for a week, on the proviso that you help out by donating what you can to one of the deserving charities.
Fly My Pretties: All sales of Fly My Pretties beach towels purchased from Loopshop in the next month will be donated to the Red Cross Appeal.
EMI Music NZ: Through Trade Me they are auctioning off various music items including a ticket and meet and greet package with the Chemical Brothers, an electric guitar signed by Good Charlotte, copies of signed CD’s from various artists including Coldplay, Massive Attack and Kenny Rogers.
Kotahitangata (One People) Quake Relief Gig: 100 percent of all proceeds will go to Red Cross New Zealand. 28 Feb, Sale St, Auckland.
- Visual Arts and Design
Lost Art Website: Many artists studios, galleries and private homes with art collections have been damaged or isolated. A website called LostArtChch.org.nz has been set up by arts writer Hamish Keith to allow artists and owners to make a record of what is at risk and where it is.
Christchurch Creative: A new website which provides a database of Christchurch based freelancers so that companies from other cities can supply the much needed projects to keep them going.
Inked for Christchurch: Tattooists from all over the country held a fundraising day on March 6 to raise money for their comrade tattooists in Christchurch
Red + Black Art Sale: On sale will be a range of work from students currently studying at Whitecliffe College of Art and Design in Auckland. Herne Bay, Auckland on March 6.
Designers Institute NZ: As a gesture to help cope during the coming months DINZ will waive for Christchurch Members, Professional Members and Fellow Members 6 months of membership fees for 2011. The April Designers Speak - Mixing it Up, will now be an event to unite the community. DINZ is also offering help for members who need assistance with work spaces.
- Organisations
Museums Aotearoa and National Services Te Paerangi: Are compiling a register of volunteers/ ideas to help the Christchurch cultural sector's recovery. Please contact Sophie de Lautour Kelly (E: sophieatmuseumsaotearoa.org.nz, 04 499 1313)
Creative New Zealand: CNZ will respond to requests for assistance as they establish how their clients are affected and their needs. Find out more about funding round extensions and contacts for artists and arts organisations.
- Toi Maori
Kapa Haka Festival Fundraiser: Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa Trust is sponsoring a Kapa Haka festival in Rotorua to raise funds for victims of the Waitaha Earthquake. Rotorua Events Centre on Saturday 19 March.
- International Support
St Mary’s in Glasgow: A benefit concert was held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow on February 28, and raised $10,000.
Christchurch Cathedral is the ‘twin’ of St Mary’s, built by the same architect at almost exactly the same time. The concert included performances from eight choirs and featured tenor Stephen Chambers and trumpeter Bede Williams, New Zealanders based at the RSAMD in Glasgow.
Christchurch Earthquake Vigil Service to be held Wednesday March 2 at Westminster Cathedral 7pm, London.
From NYC to Christchurch: Kia Kaha! On Saturday February 26 a team of Kiwi and US filmmakers came together in New York City to film a message of strength to send to Christchurch.
See more international fundraising events for Christchurch on Kea's website.
- Please share your events here, and add opportunities for others to help here. Please include the keyword Christchurch Earthquake 2011. Use the comment box to add any other links or comments.
This is a message of strength to let you know that Kiwis everywhere have got your back. We hope this inspires people worldwide to donate and we challenge other expat communities to raise the bar.
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The Pink Noise Art Appeal for Christchurch
Pink Noise is Aotearoa’s number one non-profit artist community. Set up by leading contemporary artist, Katie Robinson, PN has a vibrant and diverse membership that includes some of the hottest talent on our shores and in the world. Moved by the devastation in beautiful Christchurch, what else can our creative community do but roll up our sleeves and muck in – with art!
100% of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Red Cross 2011 Christchurch Art Appeal – Deposits/donations will be made to a bank account, specifically set up to help this wonderful cause. Let’s keep it transparent, people!
So starting bidding, folks. Let’s show Christchurch we care – with creativity!
To view current listings please visit the Pink Noise Art Trademe Account here.
To find out how YOU can get involved check this page.
To keep up with the Pink Noise network check out the Facebook Page.
Such a great article in The Aucklander for the Pink Noise fundraiser...
and so far they've raised $2,000
Margaret Lewis
....making handcraft hip
Thanks for sharing the article Margaret!
Also thanks to everyone else that has shared links to the auctions around, and special thanks to the artists that have contributed and everyone that has already bid!
We have raised over $3000 already to donate to the Red Cross. . . the first auction closes tomorrow evening, so be sure to check it out!
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Katie
Last night Design Assembly held its Summer Conversations at Artspace Gallery, Auckland. The door entry went to the Christchurch Earthquake 2011 through https://www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurchquake. $250 was collected and donated.
A portion of the door entry to all Design Assembly 2011 conversations evenings will be donated to the ongoing appeal.
People can list free studio space and job offers for Cantaberians on the Design Assembly website : http://www.designassembly.org.nz/do-you-have-free-studio-space-for-canta....
www.designassembly.org.nz
I'm auctioning off one of my large paintings via facebook with ALL PROFITS GOING TO RED CROSS CHRISTCHURCH:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=291357&id=62524683393&fbid=1015010...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoLrQ9OnisA
On Saturday February 26th a team of Kiwi and U.S filmmakers came together in New York City to film a message of strength to send to Christchurch, New Zealand. The plan was simple: do whatever it takes to raise awareness in NYC, raise funds to rebuild Christchurch and deliver a message of strength to survivors of the February 22nd earthquake.
With the support of the Kea North America, Goldcrest Post New York, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and with the help of individuals across Manhattan this project was conceived in two days and filmed and edited in one day in order to broadcast the message at a time when the people of Christchurch may need to hear it the most.
The creative team hope that the concept spreads worldwide and inspires Kiwis living abroad to generate their own message of hope and strength to deliver to Christchurch. They hope the next team does it bigger and better and raises the stakes in terms of stirring up donations to help Christchurch rebuild.
So far this movement has garnered at least USD$10,000 pledged to ANZA (American New Zealand Association) with promise of more to follow. The team noted the difficulty in raising funds in an international environment and supplied links at the end of their film project to non-profit organizations that make it easy to donate towards rebuilding Christchurch.
Reggae Band to Donate Proceeds to Christchurch Earthquake
In light of the devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake, many have offered support to those in need. Some have given food supplies, blood and monetary donations while others have travelled down to the garden city to offer their skills.
For Wellington reggae band Tomorrow People, they wanted to give something that their combined talents have manifested. “We felt so helpless watching it on the news today, the boys and I really wanted to do something” says lead singer Liam Va’ai. With their debut single 2 weeks away from release, Tomorrow People have taken to their Facebook page to announce that all proceeds made from the sale of their single will be donated to the Red Cross earthquake relief fund. “The song is called ‘Feel Alright’ and this is what the song is all about: Those that are fortunate need to help those that are less fortunate” continues Liam.
The single which is due to be officially released on the 14th March features the talents of Hawaiian reggae group Kolohe Kai. “The message in the song is one of spreading the aloha, and having Kolohe Kai collaborating strengthens the message that much more” says manager Tana Tupai. Tomorrow People have only been together for over a year, yet they continue to make waves in the NZ reggae music scene. ‘Feel Alright’ will be no exception.
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Note:
TOMORROW PEOPLE – Feel Alright (feat. Kolohe Kai)
will be released for public sale on 14th March 2011.
Contact:
Tana Tupai 0210776735
tomorrowpeoplenz@gmail.com
More information about Tomorrow People can be found at:
www.tomorrowpeoplereggae.co.nz
ArtAid is a major art auction featuring some top new zealand artists for ChCh. Online bidding will be available at the website http://www.artaid.org.nz and there will also be a event auction in palmerston North, April 14th.
Art-Student-Aid is in planning where art students can donate art work which we will market and sell on their behalf for ChCh. We will need help collecting this work in all the major centers. Anyone out there willing to pick this up.