Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ Christchurch Campus

28/05/2026

MAINZ makes a sound transition to new spaces and new opportunities at Ara.

06/12/2024

Great to see an awesome turnout of MAINZ students at the 10th Vinyl Day, Plastic Capitalism, at Dux Central last Sunday! 🎶💿

With diverse vendors, quality records, and tunes spun all day by talented DJs, it was a fantastic celebration of music and vinyl culture. Thanks to everyone who joined and made it such a memorable event!

27/11/2024

🎶🎤 Calling all South Island music producers!

Join MPGNZ Aotearoa and MAINZ for an end-of-year meet-up in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Enjoy drinks, food, and a Q&A session with Devin Abrams (Pacific Heights), plus check out our immersive Dolby Atmos setup!

📅 Date: Thursday, 28 November
🕕 Time: 6-8pm
📍 Location: MAINZ Christchurch, 191 High Street

Free for Full and Free Members. Don’t miss this great opportunity! RSVP here: https://www.mpgnz.co.nz/chchrsvp

RSVP - Full and free members only, unless invited by MAINZ directly

05/11/2024

Ready to take command of the dance floor? Join our DJ: A Beginner's Guide course with MR MEATY BOY and learn the essentials of DJing with industry-standard gear! Perfect for aspiring DJs looking to get started. 🎶

🗓️ Dates: 26-29 November 2024
🎛️ Topics: Serato DJ, controllers, mixing techniques, and more!

Enrol now and get comfortable behind the decks! 🎧

01/11/2024

The SRN (Student Radio Network of Aotearoa New Zealand) announced The Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards for 2024, presented by NZ On Air Music

The MAINZ award is….

Te Waiata Rorotu 2024 ki a RDU 98.5 FM – RDU’s Favourite Song of 2024 / Brought to you by Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ Christchurch Campus

- During the award presentations, there will be a range of musical performances from some of Ōtautahi's best!
- The awards will be simulcast LIVE across the nation, with live cuts to the other regions.
- You can share the link www.srn.nz with friends and family to watch.

🔗 More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3586490928308190

10/10/2024

Recently as part of the EETech (Live Sound/Lighting) programme. MAINZ EETech students, visited Otautahi's venues, The Town Hall/James Hay theatre, the Piano, Isaac Theatre Royal, and Little Andromedia.

It was an awesome time to network with local Industry and see live/potential future work places for our students.

Interested in studying audio production? Enrolments are open for 2025.

🔗 Check out the course options below

https://bit.ly/4eCiPn8

04/08/2024

Oscar Goodwin is living his best life as he trains for a career in music, building on his early start in the industry. Having always been into music and already established himself as a DJ in his home town of Wanaka during his secondary school years, the decision to study it was easy for Oscar. “I play about eight instruments, but my [main] background is with drums and guitar. I love it. Music’s pretty much my whole life,” he says.

Initially planning to study in Wellington, Oscar took a chance on an opportunity which popped up through his friends, when he got a place in a flat with mates who’d gone to MAINZ the previous year. Enrolling in the MAINZ Audio Engineering and Production Level 5 programme, Oscar headed to Christchurch instead.

Entering the MAINZ course without many expectations, Oscar says it has fulfilled the desire he had to study music for a year. “It’s been a great excuse to do music full-time... it’s what I’ve wanted out of it, for sure.”

🔗 Read Oscar's amazing full story in the link below.

📷 Photo: Mini_P Photography

Oscar Goodwin is living his best life as he trains for a career in music, building on his early start in the industry. Having always been into music and already established himself as a DJ in his home town of Wanaka during his secondary school years, the decision to study it was easy for Oscar.  .....