Second Guessing is graced with Prince, guessed by the listeners in just one go. Current Bias talks to Rachel about their new EP, Frontal, which articulates experiences of neurodivergence via seven tracks of club experimentation and digital exploration. Kayla Paige, choreographer of the dance show Chameleon, is in to talk about the work that uses contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and modern styles on Stage Direction. Dr Will Evans from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about new research helping terminal cancer patients deal with depression using MDMA assisted psychotherapy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Second Guessing sees Craig guess Voom's track on the very first go. Dena Jacobs, organiser of the Matariki festivities for Auckland Council, comes into the studio to talk about the must-see events beginning today. Chas Mamea and Oli Mathiesen from Company B are on Stage Direction to talk about I Am A Renaissance, the dance show presented by Black Grace. Associate Professor Laszlo Sajtos is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about his research into robot-human interactions and perceptions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Frances speaks to Professor Alex Sims of the University of Auckland about the future of the Arts in the face of rapidly advancing AI technologies, and with Peaceworker Laurie Ross about the Nuclear Free NZ Peacemaker Exhibition in Titirangi as part of Auckland Heritage Festival.
Liam speaks to Dylan C from Aurora Collective about Elemental Journey, a performance art/light show/ dance night happening at Silent Studios tonight, as well as Naomi Azouley about Where Are You From? at Studio One Toi Tū.
And, to round off the show, we will take you through the art guide for Tāmaki Makarau this week.
Mykki Blanco speaks with Rachel about their upcoming shows in Aotearoa, reaching Tāmaki Makaurau 8 March. Stage Direction is with Oli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer, as they chat about The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, a dance experience as part of Auckland Pride. Cristal Salatas is on Ready Steady Learn, speaking about her research into developing a map and dataset to try to reduce the prevalence of pre-term birth in NZ. Whakarongo mai nei!
This weekend MOTAT will be hosting the annual Pasifika Festival.
The festival is a celebration of Pasifika culture and Arts will include performances by Parris Goebel’s legendary international dance troupe, The Royal Family, and the roots band Unity Pacific featuring Tigi Ness and Che Fu, alongside a photo display of icons Bob Marley and Hone Tuwhare.
Nicholas spoke to two Niuean performers ahead of the festival.
First Nicholas spoke to solo artist Anna Tukuitonga about her experience of the Pasifika Festival.
He also spoke to Esa-Jayne Peika from the group Tau Malolo ha Niue.
Tuva'a talks to Sam V, one of the judges for the 2024 Stand Up Stand Out(SUSO) initiative established by Auckland Council initiative, in partnership with Auckland Live, Rockshop and Auckland UNESCO City of Music. SUSO provides pathways for rangatahi across the Tāmaki Makaurau region to develop their skills in music and dance composition and performance. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's Drive Island! 95bFM makes the trip down to the Ellen Melville Centre to rock out to Elisa and Buzz thanks to McLeodsand NZ On Air Music! Huge thanks to the bands, everyone who came down for a dance, to our awesome volunteers, and to Rick Breeze who stopped the rain just in time! Ngā mihi to The Beer Spot.
Sofia had a kōrero with Shane Cotton (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Hine and Te Uri Taniwha) about New Painting, a new exhibition at Gow Langsford Onehunga.
Beth caught up with Professor of Visual Art at the Auckland University of Technology, Dr Christopher Braddock, about Resetting the Coordinates, the first anthology/reader of performance art of Aotearoa New Zealand.
For Stage Direction, Alice Canton joins us in-studio to chat to Moss Paterson about Tempo Dance Festival, on at Q Theatre until the 20th October.
This week Professor Nicholas Rowe from the School of Dance talks to Jonny about his work on INTRACOMP - (Intercultural and Transcultural Competence Through Collaborative Cultural Expression). The three-year project aims to create learning resources and policy guidelines to assist individuals', communities' and organisations' engagement in transcultural collaboration. Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland.
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