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.
All over the place tonight with a blast from 1974 Rory Gallagher, brand spanking new Mary Elaine Jenkins and Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. Some outlaw country that might have actually been a bit shit, Marty Robbins, and some sadly beautiful Slaid Cleaves. Billy Bragg and Joe Henry because Billy's here this week, and a nudge to The Eastern and a couple from Reb Fountain just because those folks are national treasures.
Rosetta and Milly are back for their first Breakfast of 2026! Tune in for 3 hours of epic tunes and yarns, catching up on all the summer happenings and new year energy. Whakarongo mai nei!
With the mind and emotions feeling a bit like this right now, we attempt to set the mind at rest for a short while. Tune in for poems by Mereba, waiata from Hato Paora and St Joseph's College and, tracks from Hamid Al Shaeri, Freddie Hubbard and Roberto Musci. Manaaki te katoa.
Today on your bFM Breakfast: Nothing like a bit of sunshine streaming into the bFM studio, and Tess's bedroom studio; Dr. Bryce Edwards catches up with Rachel about the PM's paycut and what our democracy looks like; Tess talks everyone's latest hobby, making pasta; Vanessa from Pantograph Punch joins Rachel for a chat about their online festival; Chris Cudby brings three new tracks for us to wrap our ears around; and Amelia's got a hot new Top Ten to share with us.
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