NOise VACANCY 2024

NOise VACANCY is a conceptual sound art project executed by Tairāwhiti artists and musicians. The project recognises the growing number of vacant and neglected spaces in our city centre and the social impact of this. It gives a voice to the whakapapa of these spaces and invites the community to engage in a sensory experience that examines the relationship between sound, art, space and people. NOise VACANCY 2024 moves outside the walls of an individual building to inhabit the open spaces, vacant spots or hidden corners in our CBD.

This year's instalment is a little different. During the first week of the school holidays, our CBD and surrounds will be coming to life in all manner of ways with this year’s NOise VACANCY experience. So keep your eyes peeled for out-of-the-ordinary happenings, sights and sounds when you’re in town, and spread the word! To increase your chances of tracking down the mysterious happenings, and to keep up with any planned activations follow @noisevacancy on Instagram.

Times above are indicative only. Events will be spontaneous and random. :)