Comedian Nic Sampson brings in some of his favourite stand-up. Including comedy from Angela Dravid, Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell & Kristen Wiig, and Paul F. Tompkins.
Check out Nic's show, Jewel Heist, at the NZ International Comedy Festival!
Risk is a new exhibition by Tim Wagg. It’s centred on the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth Project.
Through a series of printed aluminium panels, Wagg depicts the physical infrastructure of the road alongside the corporate structure underlying the asset’.
Beth had a kōrero with Tim about Risk and the creative thinking behind the project.
This week Bronwyn spoke to Tracey about the party’s opposition to the $100 million Southland Recovery Package, especially in the context fo the Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. We also talked abut a number of issues that are topical in Parliament at the moment, such as paid mandatory managed isolation and code of conduct for MPs. Lastly, we spoke about the government's $20 million in regional funding to tackle methamphetamine use and what that means for families and children.
Last night Rachel and Zoë were at Spark Arena to bring us the scoop on the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Awards Kaitito Kaiaka.
The Silver Scrolls has a special place in the calendar of New Zealand music awards as it celebrates the craft of songwriting across genre and medium. Whakarongo mai nei to find out about all the glitz, glamour and showbiz that went down at the ceremony curated by Rob and Cilla Ruha.
The top 5 finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll 2020 have been revealed! Tracks by Nadia Reid, Reb Fountain, L.A.B., BENEE and Troy Kingi have all been selected from the top 20 by the judging panel. We caught up with Nadia, Reb and Troy to hear about their shortlisted songs. Whakarongo mai nei!
Charlotte Ryan checks in with 95bFM correspondent Molly, who ventured down to Ōtautahi to catch all the action at the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards Kaitito Kaiaka at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Whakarongo mai nei to hear from the Silver Scroll finalists on the red carpet and some highlights from the night's proceedings.
Rachel and Tess were on the ground at the APRA Silver Scrolls 2019, weaving their way through the champagne-toting crowd with microphones in hand, to bring you the hot scoop from the nominees and finalists.
The Beths, Tiny Ruins, BENEE, Aldous Harding and Avantdale Bowling Club were all up for the the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Award, which recognises excellence in songwriting; with Aldous Harding eventually taking the crown for her brilliant track 'The Barrel'. We also spoke to Angelique Te Rauna who, alongside Tyna Keelan and Matauranga Te Rauna, wrote the APRA Maioha Award winning track 'Ka Ao'. Plus we heard from 95bFM fave Karl Steven who took the title of APRA Best Original Music in a Series Award for 'The Bad Seed' television score.
This year's APRA Silver Scroll Awards featured stunning interpretations of some of Aotearoa's finest music, guided with grace and precision through the awards' new online format by musical director Julia Deans.
95bFM Breakfast's Rachel was present at the Tāmaki Makaurau tapings of two such interpretations: Disciple Pati's rendition of Reb Fountain's 'Don't You Know Who I Am'; and Alien Weaponry's stonking take on Troy Kingi's 'Mighty Invader'.
Later, at the awards screening, 95bFM's Tess & Zoë caught up with Scroll winners Stella Bennett (better known as Benee), Josh Fountain and Djeisan Suskov as they celebrate their win for Benee's 'Glitter'.
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