WOW is an internationally acclaimed theatrical extravaganza showcasing wearable art garments that are truly extraordinary. The show is fully choreographed with models, dancers, performers, dramatic stage sets, scripted lighting and commissioned music.
We highly recommend this show. And there are still tickets available for this incredible show on all days, apart from Friday and Saturday of both weeks.
The Brancott Estate WOW Awards Show is:
• A two hour spectacular show that takes art off the wall, on to the body and across the stage
• A surreal procession of art and creativity, dreams and fantasies
• An integration of every facet of performance and entertainment: music, dance, drama and comedy
• A world class event that showcases quintessentially kiwi creativity through breathtaking choreography with sophisticated lighting and stage technology
• Accessible to all with no narration and no explanation needed
• An original concept licensed to the World of WearableArt Ltd
WOW®’s beginnings were:
• In 1987, Nelson sculptor Suzie Moncrieff had an idea to promote a rural art gallery
• A fusion of art, design, movement and drama presented to 200 people in a community hall
• The birth of a new genre of performance
• WOW® by name. ‘WOW’ by nature
Today WOW® is:
• In its third decade
• Proud to produce a completely fresh ‘audience & designer experience’ every year
• The most creative event on the international design, fashion and costume calendar
• The ‘must see’ show for close to 50,000 people every year who come to Wellington, the creative capital of New Zealand
• A global phenomenon with entries from the USA, UK, Australia, India, Thailand, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, Israel, Fiji, Canada, Japan, China, Korea and New Zealand
• A demanding production with a cast and crew of more than 400
The WOW® designers provide:
• More than 300 entries every year
• Around 170 finalists who are selected to showcase their work
• Representatives from every creative field including film, fashion, photography, craft, design, sculpting, drama and the art worlds as well as those who may not work in a creative field. This non-elitist approach ensures new artists from all walks of life participate every year
WOW® offers designers:
• One of the most prestigious art and fashion competitions in the world
• Close to NZ$150,000 in prize money
• Thirty-five different awards
• The chance for designers to have garments shine on stage and be
exhibited amongst the world’s best
• Scholarships with international art academies and institutions
The WOW® Museum is:
• Home to the World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum in Nelson
• The permanent home of the WOW® historic collection
• The chance to get up close to creations made from books, car parts, recycled plastic bags, human hair, coins, ballet shoes, used film rolls – any conceivable product
• A dramatic presentation, accentuated by creative lighting and music
Facts about WOW® since 1987
4,500 WOW® garments seen on the stage
6,800 WOW® garments created
$1 Million Handed out in prize money
23 Countries have entered the show
340,230 People have seen the show
8,862 Cast & crew have worked on it
36,376 Total WOW® Star package supper bags
11,490 Total WOW® VIP Table dinners
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