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Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason is joined in the 95bFM studio by actors Alex Tarrant and Niwa Whatuira, who star in the new local docu-drama Sgt Haane. Directed by Tearepa Kahi, the film tells the true story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi, a soldier in the 28th Māori Battalion, covering his life, legacy and his company's critical attack on a fortified Axis post in Tunisia during World War II. Tarrant and Whatuira tell what it was like stepping into such big shoes, how they prepared, and what perspective can be gained from the powerful new film. Sgt Haane is released nationwide on April 30, with an additional 10 days of commemorative screenings from April 20-29, including Anzac Day.
For Fancy New Band today Huia was joined by Grey Lynn based rapper, Joe Foley who was showcasing his current project 'Sophisticated Sarcasm' to which the name says it all, he's able to blend well thought out lyricism, cheeky remarks and still pull a strong sense of vulnerability and honesty to his art.
Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason talks to Frankie Curac and Nikkie Rich from Niko Ne Zna ahead of their Auckland shows. The Wellington-based Balkan brass band is heading up to play at Leigh Sawmill on Friday April 10 and at the Dalmatian Cultural Society in Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday 11 April (tickets are still available for both dates). They discuss their distinctive sound, how the band started and what to expect from their live shows. (Plus how their music ended up in What We Do In The Shadows and where to get good Balkan food in Auckland.)
liv chats to Kipling DC about his nomination for the prestigious billy t award and his upcoming show, Skuxx Cowboys get lonely sometimes too in the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival! tickets to kip's show available here!
are u feeling a lil cheekiana, do you like rubber and assorted car parts, do you classify yourself as an extrovert? well do we have the perfect manu for you! this week e te whānau, we are talking about the kea! a special olive-coloured parrot now located only in te wai pounamu, and a tāonga species for kai tahu! whakarongo mai nei xo
After a hiatus following their first release in 2019, Young Baptistare back with new material. The Tāmaki Makaurau four-piece is comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Collins, drummer Emlyn Williams, Tim Burrows on lead guitar, and Nico Fitzpatrick on bass. Whakarongo mai nei to hear their forthcoming singles, plus a live version of a tune familiar to bFM listeners, Ice Cold Sensation. Keep an ear out for more recorded tunes set for release this year.
Priya Sami stops by the 95bFM studio to talk about Bub, her Taite-nominated music project. Bub's debut album, Can't Even, is a finalist for Best Independent Debut. Priya tells Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason how it feels to have songs she began writing as a teenager acknowledged for such a prestigious prize. They also discuss The Strokes, The Warriors and using music as a coping mechanism. Priya is playing at the Powerstation tonight with The Beths. You can buy Bub's album (irridescent purple vinyl!) on Bandcamp and at all good music stores now.
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