Massive Theatre Company, are known for their physical devised theatre performances and free accessible workshops, especially for youth. Sherry Zhang sat in one of the zoom workshops of the Massive Nui Ensemble, which is Massive's training pathway for emerging artists. Sherry spoke to Director of Massive Theatre Compnay, Sam Scott to understand how the theatre community is adapting, and how to keep educating and supporting young people in theatre during rāhui.
Kia ora. This week we talked to two Australia-based painters. The artist Hamishi Farrah, has been in town for Artspace's latest show: Biographies of Transition: Too Busy To Think. Artbanker Theo caught up for a chat. We also heard from the New Zealand born, Sydney-based painter Euan Macleod, and talked the landscape, memory and body. Plus, sweet tunes, interesting sonic work and a list of upcoming workshops and openings.
Aidee went searching for a scary Halloween movie and ended up joining the pre-Christmas rush. Sure, it's a US production filmed in Wellington with the help of Weta Workshop, but just what the hell _is_ a Krampus?
Leonard Powell speaks to John Greet from the Te Karanga Trust about the evolution of the Trust over the past decade, and the effect that music workshops are having for different communities and cultures around Auckland.
Kōkiri is the very first startup accelerator designed to help Māori go forward with their business ideas. Over the course of four months, 10 early stage companies will benefit from workshops, funding and just general help, thanks to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Callaghan Innovation, as well as Creative HQ, Robett Hollis, Crowe Horwath and Ernst & Young Tahi.
Ian Musson, programme director of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, talks about Māori entrepreneurship, as starts by explaining what Kōkiri is trying to achieve, and why it has emerged now.
A special long show for Artbank this week! Sound artist Sarah Callesen came up to studio to chat about her art practice, and play some of her recent sound project Open Circuit Potential. You can check out more of her work at https://sarahcallesen.com Plus we take a look at the BBC's infamous Radiophonics workshop, how Bowie recorded Heroes, review the film Call Me By Your Name, and listen back to one of our favourite interviews with FAFSWAG members from 2017. Arohanui!
Five years later, and he returns with another studio album, Rhian Sheehan chats to Mike about his newest release, A Quiet Divide, and his upcoming shows. Shows that are filled with glorious sounds, lights and a performance that will blow you away if you're lucky enough to head along. Composing albums and working with Weta Workshop, Rhian, what can't you do?!
The Community Garden has migrated from Thursdays and this week we were joined by Tim from The Warren up on Cross St in Central Auckland to chat about workshops, isolation and sustainability of skills and resources.
Tom, from Orphans Kitchen and Andy from Kelmarna join Mikey in studio to talk about their upcoming Harvest Festival this weekend. With workshops on growing veges, organic produce and seedlings for sale, and competitions for you biggest pumpkins, this event has everything you need to be as wholesome as ever.
Sue Haldane fromMind Over Manner joins Mikey in studio to talk about the importance of change in our society, especially in education around those who think, learn and work differently. Sue specialises in using theatre to help us understanding how to expand our communication and foster creative connections. Head along to these workshops to learn more.
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