Guest Interviews

A poetic, powerful new theatre work is hitting Te Pou this month — Tales of a City by the Sea (25–29 Nov), written by Palestinian playwright Samah Sabawi and directed by Rand Hazou and Acacia O’Connor.

It’s set in Gaza during the blockade — but it’s not just about war. It’s about love, resilience, poetry, and the strength of community. What’s extra special: some of the cast are connected to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla — activists who literally sailed boats to Gaza to deliver aid and solidarity. Now they’re turning that lived experience into art.

Cast member Rana Hamida talks with Drive Host Sara about the show, its kaupapa, and what it means to tell Palestinian stories in Aotearoa right now.

BRDG3 and Shaskey are in the bFM studio to chat about their upcoming show at the Button Factory with fellow MC PRIE5T, Bridge The Gap Vol. III. Whakarongo mai nei to get a taster of the show on Friday night and head along! It's a free and all ages gig. 

Crawley speaks with Billie from the Hollywood Avondale about the iconic cinema's 110th Birthday, and the celebratory movie marathon. 

Elle spoke to Amélie, Elisa and Maxence of Lyon-based electronic trio eat-girls about their latest single Off The. An expansion of their sound on their more experimental debut album Area Silenzio, which was crafted through a series of live performances. The single continues the band’s penchant for strong bass lines and synth-laden harmonies. A fun-fact, they add to the Sof and Elle list of dog songs with Canine.