We would love to invite you and your colleagues, talent, whānau and friends to join our studio audience at The Project. The audience is an important part of the show, and you can join in the fun – for free! The show is live so you are only in the studio for just over 30 minutes. We also have discount vouchers for some lovely local restaurants if you want to make a night of it! Our Hosts are Kanoa Lloyd, Jesse Mulligan & Jeremy Corbett Plus 4th Hosts & Special Guests tbc. Come check out behind the scenes of LIVE TV!
2023 DATES AVAILABLE TO BE IN THE PROJECT TV STUDIO AUDIENCE:
Tuesday 7 March – 4th Host: Dai Henwood Plus Special Guest Al Brown Live in Studio
Wednesday 8 March – 4th Host: James Roque
Thursday 9 March – 4th Host: Justine Smith
Friday 10 March – 4th Host: Jaquie Brown Plus Special Guest Joel Little Live in Studio
Monday 13 March – 4th Host: Paddy Gower
Tuesday 14 March – 4th Host: tbc
Wednesday 15 March – 4th Host: Mark Richardson
Thursday 16 March – 4th Host: Chris Parker
Friday 17 March – 4th Host: Jaquie Brown
Monday 20 March – 4th Host: Jason Gunn
Tuesday 21 March – 4th Host: Dai Henwood Plus Special Guest Alexa – KPop Artist – Live in Studio
Wednesday 22 March – 4th Host: Mark Richardson
Friday 24 March – 4th Host: Kate Rodger
Monday 27 March – 4th Host: Kieran Read
Tuesday 28 March – 4th Host: tbc
Wednesday 29 March – 4th Host: Mark Richardson
Thursday 30 March – 4th Host: tbc
Friday 31 March – 4th Host: Kate Rodger
Monday 3 April – 4th Host: Paddy Gower
Tuesday 4 April – 4th Host: tbc Plus Special Guest Brian Greene Live in Studio
Wednesday 5 April – 4th Host: Mark Richardson
Thursday 6 April – 4th Host: Kate Rodger
Tuesday 11 April – 4th Host: tbc
Wednesday 12 April – 4th Host: Mark Richardson
Thursday 13 April – 4th Host: tbc
Friday 14 April – 4th Host: tbc
Please note, Hosts & Guests are subject to change
TIME: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
STUDIO LOCATION: Boston Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland
AGE: 13 years+ (13-15 year old must be accompanied by an adult)
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