The NZSQ Team for 2025 | Photo by Maeve O'Connell As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken the opportunity to reflect on what has been a significant transition year for the New Zealand String Quartet. 2025 has been characterised by collaboration, creativity, and connection with communities across Aotearoa. We were privileged to perform with 19 extraordinary guest artists , a special group of violinists and cellists who we now consider very much part of the NZSQ whānau. Our collaborations...

We are thrilled to announce that internationally renowned cellist Martin Smith will join the NZSQ in 2026. Martin will bring an impressive wealth of skills and talent to Aotearoa as he transitions into the role over the first half of 2026, beginning permanently in July. After receiving his early training in Sydney, Martin furthered his study with leading teachers in Europe. Over the past two decades, he has appeared with leading orchestras on some of the world’s most celebrated stages. He has...

It's been a few weeks since we wrapped up the 2025 season of The Racket Lounge. We presented four concerts across four months, featuring 31 incredible local artists who performed an eclectic mix of tunes, including six brand-new pieces of music by emerging Wellington composers. And all of it was brought together by a talented young artist, Ella Dowsett-Farmer! Ella joined us in the office as our Events Coordinator, a role created as part of an internship opportunity for an early-career...