Music at the University of Otago is turning 100 this year! What a journey it’s been – shaped by our dedicated staff, passionate students, and talented alumni. We are delighted you are joining us to celebrate 100 years of Music at Otago. It will be a wonderful weekend, full of connection, celebration, “mind food” learning opportunities – and musical performance.

We've designed the celebrations to be as affordable as possible, with a range of flexible registration options. To make the most of this once-in-a-century event, we encourage you to join us for the full weekend to experience everything on offer. However, we warmly welcome you to attend any part of the programme that suits you.

The event officially begins with the welcome evening and book launch at 5:30pm on Friday. Optional workshops are available from 2:15pm Friday afternoon for those who can attend earlier.

Programme

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Friday, 25 September

2:15 pm – Event welcome by Head of Programme, Professor Jen Cattermole
Location: Council Chamber Clocktower

Afternoon workshops by alumni TBC

5:30pm – Book launch social evening
Ka mua, ka muri: 100 Years of Music at Otago University, by Ian Chapman
Location: Staff Club

7pm – Bangers and Brews with Arlie McCormick and Harriet Moir
Location: Staff Club

Saturday, 26 September

10am–3:15pm – Workshops

10–11am – AI in Music – a panel discussion
Location: Tūī main studio

11:15am–12:15pm: Studio experience at Te Korokoro o te Tūī
Location: Tūī main studio

1:15–2:15pm – Walking backwards into the future
Location: Marama Hall

2:30–3:15pm – Taonga pūoro Workshop
Location: Koro1.06, Performing Arts building

Concerts and dinner

3:30–5:00pm – A Century of Sound: The Classical Centenary Concert
Location: Marama Hall

6–8pm – Centenary Celebrations Dinner
Location: Auahi Ora (recently refurbished Student Union building)

8–10pm – Music at 100: The Contemporary Edge Concert
Location: Main Common Room, Student Union building

Registration

Register here for the whole weekend, one day, or individual events