“Always sing for joy!”
“Opera North is committed to creating opportunities for Northland singers to perform opera, classical and musical theatre to showcase the talents of individual singers and encourage the growth and development of young aspiring singers.
Opera North also supports and trains its members in vocal technique, stage etiquette and presentation, language tutoring and drama in order to raise the standard of performance for the benefit of local audiences.”
Opera North Mission Statement
Glorious Joan Kennaway QSM
1996 The inaugural Opera in the Garden! Joan Kennaway's passion realised in her back garden in Glenbervie, Whangãrei.
Joan & Richard Kennaway - Founders of Opera North
Joan Kennaway with her grand-daughters escorting her to stage - Opera in the Garden circa 2008
Opera in the Garden 2014
Opera in the Garden 2019 - Glenbervie
An extraordinary lineup to celebrate an extraordinary woman. 2018.
2004 Opera North Chorus
Looking at the audience - Opera in the Garden, Operacado Orchard Glenbervie
Clare Henderson Pianist finds a space to study - Opera in the Stadium 2017
Alisa & Emma, The Grass is always Greener 2016 Showcase
Sydney Heremaia's Compere debut! Classics 2024
2021 Opera North Chorus with Emma Couper Conductor
Kawiti Waetford rehearses He Orite for Vocal Embers with DJ Hopkinson ensemble 2024
Indian Ink Co Dirty Work Collaboration 2024
Emma Couper is Jane Doe - Vocal Embers 2024 Conductor Maria Satterfield
Sometimes being on stage is altogether too much fun! Opera in the Garden 2025
Opera in the Garden 2025 - the revival on a beautifully blazing hot day at Tahamoana Farm, Waipu Cove
Fab four Paul, Ian, Chris & Rishi in Silver Linings 2021
Roger leads the rehearsal - Vocal Embers 2024
OIG 25 Rehearsals! Theresa, LJ, Sarah, Shaan, Abbie and Ellie
2025 Hau Oro - Threads of Sound; Matariki
Deborah Wai Kapohe Guest Singer for OIG 2025