The Pumphouse Theatre is a theatre with a mission to support local emerging talent. As part of their programme they host a series of Creative Talks, giving us behind the scenes insight into the world of the creative process. To hear about the talks Frances caught up with Community Engagement Coordinator Mags Delaney-Moffatt.
Frances speaks to Shona Tawhiao who has a new show opening at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery and to Mags Delaney-Moffatt from Pumphouse Theatre about their Creative Talks evenings
Liam chats to Thomas Barrer from Õtautahi’s Fnife Games about their queer indie game 'Small Town Emo'.
And of course, your local arts guide for Tāmaki Makaurau over the next week. Get amongst it!
The first day of Gregorian winter arrives. Associate Professor Dr Lara Greaves gives us some Political Commentary on the political footballing and early campaigning prior to this year's election. Delaney Mes chats winter foods on Breakfast Food.DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Penny Ashton speaks to Rachel about her feminist Shakespearean musical called The Tempestuous. Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam and Stella, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. As always, we wrap up your 95bFM Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Sam brings his yougner brother James into the studio for this Thursday's Morning Glory! James selects a range of great music for us this morning, including the remix of the day.
For City Counselling this week Simon spoke with Waitākere City Councillor Shane Henderson. Shane spoke about comments the Mayor has made around softening arts cuts but selling airport shares as a trade off, as well as his statements this morning about councillors not being financially literate. Simon began by asking Shane about the recent news that rates could rise above the previously agreed 13.5%.
This month bFM’s water reporter Marnie Prickett discussed a recent report released by the ministry for the environment titled ‘Lessons Learnt’, which highlighted the issues around water management in the Ashburton Lakes area of the South Island. Marnie also spoke about a report she worked on titled ‘water infrastructure failures from Cyclone Gabrielle show low resilience to climate change’. Marnie began by discussing this report.
DeepState, AKA Jess, is in the studio to talk about her single released today, Won't Let You Down, and its accompanying music video. Whakarongo mai nei!
Two of the crew from Speck Comics, Liam Hansen and Stella Roper, chat to Rachel about their latest issue and the kaupapa of the zine. Whakarongo mai nei!
Framing Hope is a photography exhibition featuring the works of seven photographers, raising funds for the surf lifesaving clubs in Piha, Te Henga/Bethells Beach, Muriwai, and KareKare that were affected by cyclone gabrielle. Josh McCormack is one of the photographers and organisers of the exhibition. Simon began by asking Josh to share what Framing Hope is.
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