Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc


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The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Incorporated is the premier association for entertainers and performing artists in this country.

The VAC was formed in 1968 to foster the friendship and co-operation of it's members and to promote goodwill in the entertainment industry. Based in Auckland, we have members from all over New Zealand and the world.

Our popular Meet and Greet social evenings are held monthly and allow members to network in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment.

Our monthly newsletter Inside Entertainment serves to keep us in touch with news and activities of our members here and around the world.


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The highlight of our calendar is our annual Benny Awards Night. This is a black-tie event featuring performances by legends of New Zealand entertainment and the presentation of prestigious awards such as The Agnew Excellence Award, Top Variety Artist, Top Musician and the Rising Star Award.

The highest honour in the VAC is the Benny Award which is presented to those who have achieved a lifetime of excellence in the entertainment industry. Previous winners include icons of Kiwi entertainment such as Sir Howard Morrison, Dame Malvina Major, Rob Guest, Billy T. James and Shane.

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New members are most welcome. Membership to the VAC is open to those with a connection to the entertainment industry - performers, musicians, actors, writers, agents, people involved with the technical aspects of production etc.

We charge a small annual fee to help cover expenses. Members receive an invitation to our monthly events, a subscription to our Inside Entertainment newsletter, advance-notice of our public events and concerts and a financial discount at supporting businesses.

For further information and your invitation to attend please get in contact with us.


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