Mercury Bay Area School releases biggest album to date for Creatives in Schools
25 September 2024 – For the 3rd consecutive year, students from Mercury Bay Area School have been
participating in the Creatives in Schools programme, a wellbeing initiative funded by the Ministry of
Education in partnership with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand.
Local music producer Dave Rhodes returned to mentor students and supported them to write and record
an album of original music. To celebrate the release of ‘MBAS In Resonance’, a free community event will
be held tonight, Wednesday 25th September at The Monkey House in Whitianga, from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
MBAS In Resonance is the third album of original music released as part of the Creatives in Schools
initiative, and is the biggest and most eclectic yet, with 18 tracks ranging from pop, indie and hip hop RnB
to rock, punk and heavy metal.
Unfortunately this is the last year for the Creatives in Schools initiative. In June 2024 it was announced that
the programme would be ending due to government budget cuts. The defunding of the initiative has been
met with considerable disappointment by schools and creatives alike. Arts educator Dr Kerryn Palmer has
initiated a petition on ActionStation to gather support and advocate for the reinstatement of the
programme.
Show your support for our local rangatahi!
Join us for live performances from the new album, and celebrate
the incredible positive impact Creatives in Schools has had in our community for the last 3 years!
Free entry | Zero alcohol event