Music & Dance
The District has numerous dance and music teachers, a strong Gore Musical Theatre group as well as tuition. Performances and other musical tours include Gore in their itinerary. The Gore Country Music Club is strong, with opportunities to perform at club nights throughout the year. It also organises the annual NZ Gore Gold Guitar Awards, held at Queens Birthday weekend.
The Gore-based NZ Songwriters Trust encourages original songwriting with events throughout the year and a workshop during country music festivities at Queens Birthday weekend. It also plays host to and organises the NZ Country Music Awards. The Hokonui Culture Feast held mid-Winter features local music and dance performances.