Things have been quiet on the St James restoration front with initial work completed but ongoging work stalling because of issues associated with theplanned apartment tower next door.
95 bFM's Sam Smith spoke to Tina Plunkett from the Save the St James campaign to get an update on what's happening and whether the project will be completed.
For Wire Worry Week: Pride! Drag queens! Mary-Margaret spoke to Leidy Lei, a fledgling drag queen, about being a newcomer to Auckland's drag scene. Her debut performace is this Friday (the 23rd of February, 2018) in this month’s Drag Wars competition: 350 K Rd, 8pm, $10 on the door. Go watch and vote for Leidy Lei and have a bloody good time!
The Golden Dawn Tavern of Power was an Auckland music venue that many listeners would be familiar with. It has had hundreds if not thousands of local and international acts through its doors, surprising Ponsonby crowds with established, unknown, and unusual acts. Before the bar closed last month, veteran sound engineer Bob Frisbee made it his task to produce and direct a concert documentary recording every single act that performed since the start of the year. 95bFM reporter and camera operator on the doco, Joel Thomas spoke to Bob about the documentary and its significance in Auckland music.
Australia's favourite thrash-party duo DZ Deathrays are in town for their Bloody Lovely Tour, kicking off tonight at Galatos with support from Wax Chattels. Doors at 8:30pm, be there or be... not there, I guess. But definitely try to be there. Cheers.
Petra Naus is from the Eastern Women's Refuge, here chatting to Mikey about their upcoming fundraiser featuring Yoko-Zuna, LIPS, Trip Pony, Meer, Whaea & The Rumble, and DJ Mealy Worm. Talking about domestic violence and sadly, how frequently it occurs. You can get yourself along to support the Eastern Women's Refuge for $10, on the door. Friday 29th June, Galatos.
Ange is here to answer all your health related queries. Straight into it with flatulence, worms, and snoring? Go ahead, ask whatever you want - we're open and here to help on bFM Breakfast. We'll even take a look at the insides, no closed doors around here.
Alice Sneddon joins Mikey in studio to talk what makes a good person, and what makes a bad person and who's an Absolute Monster (hence the title of her show). They cover all important topics, you know, cats opening doors, bad tattoos and how to buy tickets to her NZ Comedy Festival show. Wonderful.
Dr. Zemke opens the door into the tight community of the Juggalo. Once a niche subculture boasting 20,000 strong festivals and their own brand of soda, now a smaller presence still exhibiting influence on mainstream rap. But who is the 'juggalo'? Is it... all of us?
Do you fancy yourself a bit of cocktail conisseur? Does the thought of Don Draper rolling up his perfect sleeves to concoct an old fashioned make you salivate? Do you look at that creepy, bowtied bartender in the Shining and think "Yes. Mess me the feck UP, Lloyd!" Well thank god for Liquor King and Jonny and Big Hungry, because Cocktail Corner is gonna shake you, stir you, and roll you out the door into your liquor dreams. Cool.
The Maes are playing at the Tuning Fork this thrsday 5th December...... Lovely folk band from Astraya. Sunday 15th Bernie Griffen and the Thin Men, Elliot Brown and Roland Brown are taking on the Leigh Sawmill. Doors 5pm, Finish 9ish. Come and greet Santa??
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