We are looking forward to celebrating the fantastic work that our members do, 10th – 15th April 2026.
The theme for Music Therapy Week this year is ‘Weaving Connections | Te Poutama Hononga’.
The logo is depicted by a Pikorua which represents connection and unity, reflecting Music Therapy programmes that integrate indigenous knowledge and support whanau through cultural identity and social connection.
Some media highlights from Music Therapy Week 2024 and 2025
Māpu-i-Musika-Therapy (MiMT) Falē, Helensville Photo: supplied
Sāmoan music therapists June Potifara and Retts van Dam are using sound and song to support wellbeing and self-expression.
“It’s a form of expression that, at times, words alone can’t express. That’s what makes it a bit different from something like talk therapy.”
Renata Kuswanto Photo: supplied
Celebrating Music Therapy Week
RNZ Concert’s David Morriss spoke with Renata Kuswanto, a Neurologic Music Therapist at Southern Music Therapy in Christchurch, about how she draws on her training as a classical pianist in her work.
Image: from Radio New Zealand website
Music Therapy in diverse communities in Aotearoa (audio)
RNZ interview with Luke Stothart
