The Talk of The Town – Nelson | Ruth & Kerry, Nelson Arts Festival 2025
Welcome to another episode of Talk of the Town, where we celebrate the stories, people, and businesses that make Nelson, New Zealand, so unique. In this episode, hosts Chris Butler and Simon Duffy sit down with Ruth Roebuck, General Manager of the Nelson Arts Festival, and Kerry Sunderland, Programme Lead for Pukapuka Talks, to explore the creativity, challenges, and community spirit behind one of Aotearoa’s longest-running arts festivals.
In this episode:
🎨 The 31-year journey of the Nelson Arts Festival and what’s new in 2025
📚 Highlights from the Pukapuka Talks literary series — including Alison Mau, Chelsea Winter, and more
🎪 Must-see performances like By a Thread (One Fell Swoop Circus), Battle Chorus, and The Velvet Rebels
💡 How the festival fuels Nelson’s CBD vibrancy and supports local business
💰 The realities of funding, sponsorship, and keeping the arts thriving
🙌 The power of volunteers, partnerships, and community support With events that inspire, challenge, and connect people, the Nelson Arts Festival continues to prove that creativity is at the heart of Whakatū Nelson.
🎟️ Explore the full programme and buy tickets at nelsonartsfestival.nz
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