Bruce Hopkins - Celebrant & MC

21/03/2026

Black Seeds at Synthony, they were preceded by. Shapeshifter, plus couple of spells up at dance stage. Night ends with a group that I heard thanks to way back, so they were the final straw, attending was decided upon. Damn glad I did

14/03/2026

12/03/2026

Here is a link for donation to help ensure our kids & adults know how to be safe around the ocean, swimming pools etc where too many of them drown each year.If my attempt to turn a back somersault into a Manu goes as badly as it may well, I may drown myself!Come down to the Viaduct for the finals of the this Saturday https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/manu-for-water-safety

18/02/2026

@ morningpeople dance rave brings a wonderful diversity of citizens together & it’s a bloody great start to my day

31/12/2025

Following a cancellation of my original ferry journey to due to adverse weather & sea conditions my rebooked journey is underway. Had some time before departure so checked out the project happening outside in . Real cool description of the pavement art representative of scholls of fish & the binding/lashings that held the waka together, loved it, then we set sail & it is a bouncy ride out in the , as a former commercial crayfisherman, with my dad way back I love the force of nature that tangaroa can display.
May the end of 2025 & the start of 2026 be to your liking, arohanui to all

17/12/2025

I have had my first couple of requests for Cameo vids & have enjoyed the process of doing my interpretation of what someone has requested. The people I have done Cameos for have wanted them to share with someone else in their lives who they want to express their support for. I am all for that kind of sharing the aroha (love). If you have someone who you think would get a kick out of receiving a greeting check out this link to my page
https://www.cameo.com/brucehopkins?srsltid=AfmBOoq1oEcZrYXvS2Yjz4eU46_JGf5JwGBvFYzBgspaZnQsXvlCqLhp

Bruce Hopkins on Cameo! Cameo lets you request a personalized video message for any occasion.

12/11/2025

Despite this having taken place a couple several months ago now, when I saw this video from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy panel I had the wonderful pleasure of being at, I get a real joy our of revisiting this as a memory. Thankyou to all who attended the convention & visited me & who came to this panel session
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The biggest Lord of the Rings reunion happened this weekend and what a special and awesome experience it was. I filmed most of the full segment for those who...

07/04/2025

Wow, just saw this notice in The Big Idea. My tenure as an actor is wholly thanks to Raymond. I had just left Limbs Dance Company as I was about to become a dad. Raymond asked me to join the cast for the Mercury Theatres' production of West Side Story primarily for my dancing as Diesel in the Jets gang. Following that sell out season Raymond offered me a contract as a fulltime actor at the Mercury. So for 2 yrs I got to learn from his passion & insight. Thanks mate, there were some pretty outrageous laughs & tears on what was at times a wild journey. Moe mai rā e hoa

The impact of the influential performing arts powerhouse has seen some of New Zealand's leading acting names share their gratitude for his talents following his passing.

03/03/2025

Finally following through & looking to share some of the wonderful weddings I have had the real privilege of being the celebrant for. This was for my wonderful friends Tyler & Slavs marriage. we have numerous family connections & it is always such a joy to be a part of such celebrations