Arts/Entertainment
Tunes of I making most of NZ Music Month
After starring in awards in 2012, the Wellington student band is well on the way to ticking all the boxes for success. RYAN ABRAHAM reports.
Sharing Maori culture through the song and dance of kapa haka
Many people have found that the way to Maori culture’s heart is through its song and dance. NATASHA THYNE reports.
Weta Workshop artists’ models on sale at old-school hobby shop
Fine miniatures, from war era planes to fantasy sci-fi creatures, are favourites at a Kilbirnie shop, reports KAWE ROES.
Hutt Valley teenager to perform at Comedy Festival
As the Comedy Festival begins, teen comedian Kahui Beach talks about how he got a festival gig.
Live birdsong from Kapiti Island to Paris on Paekakariki 88.2
Kapiti Island’s native birds are streamed live on a Paekakariki community radio station.
Designer showcases NZ fashion talent in Kuala Lumpur
Wellingtonian Hannah Shand takes the stage and third place with her Malysian collaborator.
Artful striptease gets a showing at burlesque rock night
Burlesque made a return to Cuba Street’s Fringe Bar, where exponents of the art entertained a packed bar.
Jamming with Anika at the Big Day Dowse
Thousands turned out for the fun and entertainment at the Big Day Dowse in the Hutt Valley. EMILY LIPSYS checks out the action.
The thrill of the circus comes to entertain at the Dowse
Hutt families enjoy old-fashioned entertainment: jugglers and high-wire with a twist of comedy.
All things being equal (or not) that is the question
MELISSA WASTNEY talks to Wellington writer Max Rashbrooke about New Zealand’s growing divide and what it means for us.
Wellington singer-songwriter flying at WOMAD 2013
Busy musician Amiria Grenell will perform this year as one of the voices that make up Fly My Pretties.
Bogans, beer and rugby celebrated through circus show
Things Kiwi were given an acrobatic twist in one high-flying Fringe show.
A look under the hood of game development at Te Papa
Video games are being embraced as art, and people are welcome to see why at Te Papa.
Dragons and dancing welcome Year of the Snake
Wellingtonians turned out in droves to enjoy Chinese New Year celebrations, which mixed the traditional with the modern.
Fringe Festival tape artists take over Civic Square
The latest Fringe Festival installation is a constantly evolving mural that invites community participation.
Salsa at Sunset a hit on Valentine’s Day
Wellington locals break out their best moves at Cuban-style dance lessons on the waterfront on Valentine’s Day.
Wellington artists get ready for another cycle
Another round of Wellington City Council funding is under way for public artists and performers.
PICTURES: Roaring final for Island Bay Festival
The Ribble Street downhill kart race was a celebration of Kiwi ingenuity that finished off the annual Island Bay Festival. MEGAN SMYTH captured the competition on camera.
Fringe installation sees ‘whales’ returned to the sea
The public has an essential role to play when a pod of distressed whales is discovered in Civic Square.
Waitangi Day celebrations buzzing on the Wellington waterfront
Locals celebrate New Zealand’s national holiday with music and other events
International artist keeps it Kiwi for giant sculpture
Konstantin Dimopoulos’ latest sculpture inspired by Wairarapa wildlife.
Online Christmas shopping keeps benefit auction going
Trademe listings to raise more money for beloved Wellington camera repair man
Dancers fit, flexible and fabulous – French style
Courtney L’amour’s cancan troupe are stylish, feminine – and very fit. ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL reports on a popular dance class.
Fundraiser for Rape Crisis draws local artists ‘out of the woodwork’
Artists donate work for auction to help raise funds for Wellington Rape Crisis.
Hobbit premiere week ended with burlesque flourish
Wellington’s top burlesque performers pay tribute to all things Middle Earth.
More females asked to tune into music industry
The director of NZ’s first DJ school is calling on more women to try their hand at turn-tabling.
WOMAD 2013 to bring music and colour from far flung countries
Next year’s WOMAD has everything from Japanese banjo to Russian gypsy punk from Melbourne, reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL
Burlesque beauties head to Middle Earth for Hobbit week
Burlesque ladies channel elves, dwarves and wizards in Middle Earth tribute.
Local photographers give art and time for well-loved repair man
Too many donations to auction in one go this week to help “nice guy” Phil Jacobs.
Online literary journal released this week by Whitireia schools
4th Floor 2012 is a team effort by creative writing and publishing faculties at Whitireia Polytechnic.
Ballet shoes always the perfect fit for aspiring choreographer
Loughlan Prior cried when his dad took him to play footy, but his dancing lessons led to a career he loves, writes NATASHA THYNE.
Another carnival plan for Cuba Street
Cuba Street, the destination for a smaller carnival proposal, this time, just one block of Cuba.
Cuba street’s lower end to host alternative market
A Cuba street regular offers an alternative to Christmas shopping.
No more Musing on feminist issues as online feminism takes over
Wellington’s sole feminist magazine, Muse, is publishing its last issue after seven years.
Marine musical madness delivers on cheekiness, comedy and talent
ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL checked out burlesque show Nautical Naughties to find a host of talented young performers.
Dancers Raising the Barre in classes for adults at Royal NZ Ballet
Age no barrier, and they get some of best teachers available to help them stay on their toes.
More to Nepalese culture than Mt Everest and Hillary
A Nepal Night festival is aimed at introducing Wellington to the best of Nepalese culture. SARAH MACKENZIE reports.
Seafaring spectacle set to raise recession spirits
Nautical Naughties has it all without costing the earth or, in this case, the sea reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL.
Government worker ready to jump in the ring
Cossie Carnage in Upper Hutt the next event for ambitous wrestler
Capital’s fetish ball means leaving your hang-ups at the door
The disturbing, alluring, and occasionally blood-curdling were on show at Wellington’s Bodega Bar, reports VICTORIA COTTERELL.
CD a slice of nostalgia for unique student radio station
Human FM’s collection has five years of Blah Blah Blah open mic shows, reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL
‘Manic pixie girl’ needs money for screen debut
Creative writing course idea bears fruit years later for author.
Mahy aloud and alive with nationwide read
Pirate patch and accordion set the scene at Kilbirnie Library
France Vietnam link features at Hutt exhibition
Old meets new in Oldlin Gallery at photographic art show.
Wellington photographer gives a face to once-shunned men
Their relationships could once have landed them in jail – now their photographs hang in an art gallery, writes ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL.
Mahy to be celebrated in a nationwide reading
Authors fans to gather in libraries around country on Saturday.
Whitireia students shine in NZ premiere of smash hit musical
Hairspray, which opens next week at the Opera House, stars 26 students from Whitireia, reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL.
Recyclable production set just a load of rubbish
Drama school builds children’s play on discarded boxes.
Sam says: don’t get down with a frown in Newtown
Sam Neho the Newtown busker just wants to see smiles, he tells REGAN ROBERTS.
DJ plans a shake-up for Wellington’s club dance culture
Massi Alessandrini says having house music will keep clubbers at one gig, reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL.
Bookshop marks 20 years of letting kids be kids
Plenty of time for sex and Twilight stalkers when they get older.
Dyeing rivers in China inspires art installation
Pollution story told by Wellington artist’s textile hangings.
Dancer puts sparkle into New Zealand sign language
Wellington burlesque artist is country’s first to use signing to help the deaf, reports ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL.
Local band using social networks to make mark
Hollywoodfun Downstairs do video, marketing themselves
Newtown farewells muso who makes a difference
Local dinner show send-off for community minded Fraser Ross.
New music venue to feature a capsule of wonder
Adams brings box of tricks to free all ages performance in Cuba St
Fred’s home for art and music closes its doors
City council finds the historic building an earthquake risk.
Weather bomb has no effect on NZ’s biggest free festival
The threat of rain didn’t deter 60,000 people from attending the Newtown Festival. SARA GREIG (video) and CALLUM VALENTINE (story and photos) were there.
Wellington artists given a chance to shine
Expressions to hold first Wellington Regional Arts Review
Laneway rocks despite hot sun, soul-less venue
Music festival celebrated art at its loudest, most raucous.
Top nob cops it in pop, rock, punk and hip-hop
Wellington band takes political satire to new lengths
Bogans and rascals to rock PN’s Tankapalooza
Third Tankapooloza gig grows to 10 bands and two stages.
New website will help artists get funding from public donors
But fundraising deadlines may snag those who are not well-organised, reports SARAH DUNN
Rocker who was there at the time will write Capital’s punk history
David Maclennan says other people who have written about the Wellington scene weren’t part of it, reports GRANT ELLEN.
Whakairo students embrace culture to create living work
James Molnar helps students keep their carving language alive in the wood they work with. SIENA YATES reports.
Maori fashion designers intent on inspiring those who will follow
From male models in underwear to leather and spikes. ABBY BROWN reports on the Miromoda Maori Fashion Design show.
Metal fans have an axe to grind and Paul Martin has joined the battle
ONE of metal music’s biggest champions is helping campaign for more recognition of the genre by industry. ABBY BROWN reports.
Journalist’s dream job on new music magazine
Whitireia graduate gets to make mark profiling local talent.
Kapa haka festival boasts over 400 performers
A new generation is celebrating Maori language and traditions.
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