RISE Academy - Music and Performing Arts

24/08/2026

17/08/2026

The wait is almost over....

Tomorrow we finally reveal what's coming for our RISE Academy Summer Intensive 2027!

We've been keeping this one very quiet....but the secret is oficially coming out 👀

What do you think we're bringing to the stage 2027?

Set your remninders. You do NOT want to miss this one 🔥

11/07/2026

A reminder to our students that entries close tomorrow for the Marlborough Performing Arts Competitions so make sure you get your entry in today!

https://perfhub.wedevelopments.co.nz/comp/marlborough-2026-09/ent?fbclid=IwVERDUAS-wb5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7bsjGAZTdZ8jUAOxELCGBRuR7be2EkP2UP4aOjVPohy7RyaSFwj4UrC5afow_aem_Iw-4a7HED3cTNeY82i5dpQ

23/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our incredible students and the cast on a fantastic final night and an amazing season of season of 'Matilda'.

We could not be prouder of you all!!

Now take a bow, and have fun celebrating, you earned it!

Not present in photo: Emily Amsler

04/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS!!
We have opened up new slots for term 2 lessons!
The waitlist is cleared and now you can join us today!

Enrol at www.riseacademy.co.nz
Or through the link in our bio

01/05/2026

RISE Academy's Junior production for 2026 is.....
✨️ Annie Jr. ✨️

We cannot wait to bring this incredible production to life! Break a leg for Auditions tomorrow everyone 🎭

29/04/2026

Two of our wonderful RISE Academy students are the wonderful Matildas in Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Matilda the musical! Alice Kingi plays Matilda for the squits cast and Addison Campbell for the Newts cast. They are joined by Academy tutors Rhys Hingston as Miss Trunchbull and James Dight in the adult ensemble.

RISE students

Amelia Kingi - adult ensemble.

Squits Cast
Oliver Dight as Bruce
Charleston Thomas as Lavender
Kaden Thomas as Tommy
Chiara Erickstad-Smart - ensemble
Sadie Tempest - backing vocals
Maisie Neal - backing vocals

Newts Cast
Finley Piper as Eric
Jane Levett as Nigel
Mac Levitt as Tommy
Elaine Huang - ensemble
Peyton Carmody - backing vocals

We are so excited to see you all on stage and hear your beautiful voices from the Orchestra pitt! Congratulations on all the hard work you are putting in. The show looks fabulous!

Get your tickets now as they are starting to sell out fast!

31/03/2026

Are your kids ready to Sing, dance, act and get creative these school holidays?

Join our our Broadway Blitz holiday program the first week of these school holidays.
Fun, friendships and creativity guaranteed!

Don't miss out!!
Sign up here today: https://forms.gle/vNb3iYWeHtFWiarAA

28/03/2026

Join us in wishing the Happiest of happy birthdays to our incredible founder & co-owner Alison 🎂
Alison's incredible vision, creativity & bold spontaneity is what brought this Academy to life & She pours her heart and soul into all that she does. We are incredibly blessed to have her expertise, dedication and heart within these RISE Academy walls teaching the next generation of Performing Arts students 🎉🎭💛