Knopha is a Xiamen-based deejay and producer. We have been long enamoured by his restorative and uplifting productions, as showcased on the Nothing Nil, Gym, and Millennium Affair EPs. He is also behind BAIHUI 百会, an online radio station that connects diverse music communities through China and beyond. Tonight, he blesses us with an hour of music for midnight. After that, Sam shares sounds that shimmer.
Producer, creative director, teacher and aunty to many in the Tāmaki creative scene, Lucia, phones up for a kōrero about the super anticipated Project Ofa (presented by Pulotu Underworld with Rainbow Youth)! It's on tonight, has an incredible line-up, and is raising funds for the people of Tonga. Whakarongo mai!
Tim and Guy drop in for a delightful chat about One-Off Fest: a very cool night out filled with all the laughs and tunes you can dream of, all in one convenient and lovely venue! Whakarongo mai!
Sam Harmony has a chat about the insanely stacked series of gigs happening over two weekends, Hollywood Nights! The lineups are so stellar for each night, you'll wanna check them out (June 17, June 23, and June 24). Currently all sold out, but we've got some giveaways up our sleeves so stay tuned to the b, and you never know your luck at the door on the night! All totally free. Whakarongo mai nei!
Director and choreographer Hadleigh Pouesi has a kōrero about Fresh Movement’s dance-theatre work MĀUI! in celebration of Matariki. It's back for one night only (!) at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre at Aotea – Te Pokapū Aotea Centre on Rāpare/Thursday 23 June. Whakarongo mai nei to hear all about it.
The Vault is an awesome, all inclusive, community and creative arts space that supports bands in Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. It also needs to find a new home! Vault runner Ciara of Deb5000 and many other cool projects has a chat about The Vault fundraiser gig, and all the ways you can support it in its new location quest. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rat World is a new magazine for supporting emerging and underground artists filled with interviews, features, art, essays, comics - basically all the good stuff you crave! Editor in Chief Jennifer and Graphic Designer Aidan dropped by the studio to chat all about it, and also let us know that there's a launch party for Rat World Issue Two this Saturday at Move Space on Dominion Road! If this sounds like something you're into or want to contribute to, you can always hit them up at hello@ratworldmag.com or their insta. Whakarongo mai nei!