{"id":7890,"date":"2026-10-23T20:45:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T08:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/?page_id=7890"},"modified":"2026-10-23T22:02:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:02:58","slug":"creation-performance-27","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/creation-performance-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Creation &amp; Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>\u201cDon\u2019t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u2013 Bob Marley<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">It ain\u2019t always easy being zapped by the creative wand, so these workshops aim to introduce you to a musical tribe of peers and professionals, as you are guided towards making the very most of your original piece. Remember \u2013 if you didn\u2019t exist, neither would your creation, so be brave and share it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Your age is irrelevant (as long as you\u2019re 10 or above), and as long as you throw yourself with gusto into the weekend and soak up everything it offers. You and your musical output are totally unique. YAMI aims to harness that and add to your quality of life and future career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Creation &amp; Performance image\" class=\"wp-image-6151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Electric-Wire-Hustle_byPAT_05_2-edited-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">KIWI SONG JAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Time to step up\u2026 Submit a 1 minute video clip of you playing the Kiwi song you want to play on stage on the Saturday night and email it through by 28th February 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Songwriting\" class=\"wp-image-6152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/YAMI-Stills-2023-Ray-Tiddy-69-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SONGWRITING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Working alongside professional musicians, your original song will be developed into a performable piece. Bring your instrument, your chords, plus any arrangement ideas and be open to the possibility of having a few extra instruments or BVs added in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Masterclass\" class=\"wp-image-6950\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/250504-YAMI-Sounz-Wanaka_3108-Enhanced-NR-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">MASTERCLASSES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This summit we have masterclasses in brass, woodwind and keys. Pre-bookings recommended: email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@yami.nz\">info@yami.nz<\/a>&nbsp;to sign up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Singing in Harmony\" class=\"wp-image-6070\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;object-position:60% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/YAMI-2021-83-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SINGING IN HARMONY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This is your chance, whether child or adult to join in with experienced tutors and like-minded people who wish to up their harmonising skills. Be prepared to join the choir behind the mics onstage too, so bring along your voice and an open heart!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cDon\u2019t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.\u201d \u2013 Bob Marley It ain\u2019t always easy being zapped by the creative wand, so these workshops aim to introduce you to a musical tribe of peers and professionals, as you are guided towards making the very most of your original&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7890","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7890"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7952,"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7890\/revisions\/7952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanakasounz.nz\/yami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}