Auckland Live facts for kids
Auckland Live and Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events (ALAC) is a group that brings amazing live shows and events to different places in Auckland, New Zealand. They used to be known as "The Edge." ALAC helps people enjoy arts and culture. They also support artists and creative people. They make sure there are chances for everyone, no matter their age, to get involved with the arts.
ALAC is part of Auckland Unlimited. This is a group that works for the Auckland Council. It manages many important places in Auckland.
Auckland Live manages several cool venues. These are places where you can see concerts, plays, and other events:
- Aotea Centre: A modern building for many types of events.
- Aotea Square: A big public space right between some of the venues.
- Auckland Town Hall: A historic building famous for concerts.
- Bruce Mason Centre: A theatre for performing arts in North Shore, Auckland.
- Civic Theatre: A large, old theatre with a special "atmospheric" design.
- Queens Wharf: Located by the Auckland waterfront. It includes Shed 10 and The Cloud, which are used for events.
Back in 2009, Auckland Live had a lot of visitors. About 736,600 people attended their shows and events that year. These events were part of their "Arts Agenda" and "Commercial Entertainment" programs.
Who Runs Auckland Live?
Auckland Live was first set up in 2014. Before that, it was known as "The Edge." In 2019, Auckland Live joined with Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events. They became one big team. This team is now part of Auckland Unlimited. Auckland Unlimited is a "council-controlled organisation." This means it is a group that is owned and managed by the Auckland Council. Their goal is to help Auckland grow and offer great experiences.
