Captured in Sound

CAN Music Month 2026

Date: Apr 24 – May 14Space: Main Gallery

Photography Exhibition | NZ Music Month May 2026

Captured in Sound – a never-before-seen photography exhibition showcasing the shared energy between local musicians and their audiences.

Featuring the work of eight Hawke’s Bay photographers, the exhibition captures candid, powerful moments of live performance. Celebrating NZ Music Month 2026, Captured in Sound brings together visual art and music, showcasing the region’s creative community both on stage and behind the lens.

Alongside the exhibition, audiences are invited to experience live performances by local musicians in a series of special evening events at CAN.

Featured Photographers:

Chris Kiely, Andrew Caldwell, Duncan Brown, Derek Rossiter, Kirsten Simcox, Eva Bennett, Olivia Wilson, and Bruce Jenkins.

Live Music Event Dates

Friday 24 April

Exhibition Opening Night + Live Music
Doors open: 5pm
Entry: Koha
Bar: Cash bar available

Join us to launch the exhibition with an opening night celebration featuring a live performance by local singer Mon Shelford.

Friday 1 May

Anthony Stretch – Live Performance
Doors open: 5pm
Music from: 7pm
Tickets: $20
Bar: Cash bar available

Anthony Stretch will be performing a mix of his own original songs alongside timeless classics from the New Zealand songbook.

Click here to purchase tickets on Eventfinda

Friday 8 May

Exhibition Open Evening + Live Music
Doors open: 5pm
Entry: Koha
Bar: Cash bar available

Enjoy the exhibition after hours with live music by local performers.