Seeded
Seeded is a radio series about creative New Zealanders.
“Walking backwards into the future” is a phrase which is often used to describe how the Maori of Aotearoa New Zealand seek to move forwards, via an understanding of the present illuminated by history. This series will “walk backwards” to go forwards, via retrospective insight from these creative New Zealanders to inspire the listener to consider possibilities for the future of the arts in this country.
We think that by presenting these stories in relation to the interviewees’ selected music, a hitherto undiscovered cultural history will be uncovered and an audience who may feel ambivalent about many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s creative icons and artists will be afforded an “entry point” – an oral history illustrated by music.
The episodes are not designed to be a thorough documentary overview of the interview subjects, but within the framework of the musical pieces chosen, may document a particular era or period of personal revelation which is pertinent to the creative life of those interviewed.
Through the passing on of this personal knowledge and experience through these narratives, a “creative history” may illuminate both the present and future of a variety of creative endeavours in New Zealand.
The series is produced at 95bFM in Auckland, with interviews and research conducted locally at the nationwide bNet stations using their own personnel. This locally-generated content will be edited and produced at 95bFM, with Charlotte Ryan as the series anchor/narrator.
Featured Artists To Date:
Ruban Nielson (artist)
Kate Sylvester (fashion designer)
Roger Shepherd (Flying Nun)
Misery (artist/designer)
Jonathan King (filmmaker)
Emily Perkins (novelist)
Taika Waititi (filmmaker/actor)
Sam Hamilton (soundscaper)
Dylan Horrocks (cartoonist)
bNet’s Seeded - proudly supported by The New Zealand Listener and NZ on Air.