Printopia Festival is a three day celebration of print culture and community. It is taking place this year from May 2nd-4th.
There will be a print fair over the weekend featuring prints by established printmakers and those earlier on in their practice. Live printing activities, such as t-shirt printing, will offer participants the opportunity to try it themselves, and artist presentations will take place.
Beth caught up with director Ina Arraoui about what’s in store for festival-goers this weekend
After a break for a few weeks due to the crazy holiday of Easter, we are back for more 95bFM Drive action. An action packed show with lots of music and chats, as well as this weeks Friday Live, 'VIDA'!
We listened back to Sofia's coverage of the Aotearoa Art Fair opening on Thursday evening.
Beth spoke to the director of Printopia Festival, Ina Arraoui, about the events planned for this year.
And Sofia spoke to co-authors Michele Leggott and Catherine Field-Dodgson about their new book, Groundwork: the Art and Writing of Emily Cumming Harris.
And for Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton joined Sofia in the studio to chat with Florence Hartigan and Shoshana McCallum about Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato and Merely Beloved! - both on at the Herald Theatre from 8-10 May.
Emily Cumming Harris was one of New Zealand’s first female botanical artists and writers. However, herself and her work has largely been forgotten. Neither her distinctive voice nor her almost 200 surviving images have been heard or seen in any quantity outside of archival or online spaces.
Groundwork: the Art and Writing of Emily Cumming Harris is a new book by author, poet and emeritus Professor of English at the University of Auckland, Michele Leggott, and co-author Catherine Field-Dodgson, published by Te Papa Press. It is the first detailed study of Harris’ exhibiting practices.
Sofia had a kōrero with Michele and Catherine about the book and what inspired them to embark on this research
Elle spoke to Blondshell about her latest album, 'If You Asked For A Picture.' They spoke about the development of the album during her years spent on tour and the interpersonal relationships that came from it. She has some very wise words for us, so listen up!
The first live session on Drive for NZ Music Month features VIDA in the bFM lounge! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.
Featuring an interview with Blondshell about her new album and Friday Live with VIDA in the lounge, brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery!
Florence Hartigan and Shoshana McCallum chat to Alice Canton about their shows, Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato and Merely Beloved! on at the Herald Theatre from 8-10 May.
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