James "TK" Tapsell-Kururangi is in the studio - talking about growing up in Rotorua, studying in the capital, and now puttingon the curator hat at the new space, Papatūnga, in Parnell. Darren Kamali catches up with Tom and talks about his ongoing collaboration, with Ole Maiava, into the history an practice of Ulu Cavu - Fijian wig making. They have a show on at Te Tuhi gallery in Pakuranga. Motoko Kikkawa has a show on at Audio Foundation, and presents an incredible array of drawings and paintings from the last 3 years. Then its Matilda Fraser, speaking to her show "His trunk for a hand, and his foot for a scythe" at RM Gallery - exploring the history of Auckland's resident elephant in the early days of colonial settelment.
Shhh! It’s time for the bFM Top Ten again! The biggest songs of the nation counted down by your hosts Annabel and Callum. Enormous show this week. First, Jon phoned in to make his first (sort of) successful prediction as our resident chart analyst, then we heard your thoughts about WHISPERING, we learnt about the famous whiskey Bog Monster.... and Annabel told a “joke”.
It’s the year 2021 and the bFM Top Ten is BACK with a brand new attitude, counting down the ten biggest songs in the world on your Wednesday night. Highlights include some welcome predictions for the year from resident chart analyst Jon Pearce; we dug through our own personal histories with “having fun” in The People’s Pulpit; and we were introduced to a couple underdogs of the whiskey world in Whiskey Business… all without breaking a sweat.
A big week on Artbank! First, Theo speaks to Owen Connors and Aliyah Winter about For the feral splendour, their exhibition with Laura Duffy at The Physics Room. Next, Nayan Patel discusses opening the new artist-run space, Freedoom, and Theo reviews the film Red Rocket, in cinemas this week. Finally, Tash van Schaardenburg talks about their residency at The Pyramid Club, and the resulting performance of Civil Twilight.
This week Theo spoke to Vincent Hardaker and Leonard Weiss about the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Assistant Conductor-In-Residence position, then historian Brent Coutts about 1972: A Year in Focus, a publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Gay Liberation Front.
Blind Mango Chutney, & Miss Dom slide into a New York Groove - following Blind Mango's trippy opening track. The pair are then joined by a Special Studio Guest Jason Wald - Jason is a Kiwi & also a 95 BFM Alumni, Resident Lower East Sider (NYC) & Founder & Host of the East Village Jazz Show.
The Jazz Gang get into a real cool Jazz Hangout during the course of the show - jamming some sweet tunes. Jason as Guest Selector shares a bunch of his favorite jazz jams - & for the most part - Jason's selections are centered around his & the station's New York Neighborhood of the Lower East Side.
DJ Sassy joins & Hosts the Jazz Gig Guide & also gets the crew percolating - by turning on a few rounds of super smooth, & awesome Expresso Martinis ! Miss Dom follows the Jazz Gig Guide with a Vinyl Fair Guide.
Blind Mango rounds off by paying tribute to the recently passed Lalo Schifrin - & then hits a high as he Fizzes at his recently purchased VG+ Gene Ammons vinyl.
P.S: Check out Jason Wald's past shows here: https://eastvillageradio.com/the-east-village-radio-jazz
The Per Bojsen-Møller takeover. Per (fka Silverbeat) is a UK-based New Zealander with a hefty CV – DJ since 1989, former resident at The Icebox and Fu, records on Tact Recordings and Rothmans, producer of the phenomenal podcast series on Little White Earbuds, and co-organiser of parties like Dalston Sunday Club and Midnight Phantasy. He lays down a wonderfully vibrant mix for the whole show.
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