CHARTFEST 2011
CHARTFEST 2011, Christchurch's NZ Music Month live music extravaganza, is set to return on Saturday 14 May at the new location of CPIT’s student association (CPSA) building and grounds.
Venice Biennale exhibition staff
Eight attendants – five pianists and three Italian speakers – have been appointed by Creative New Zealand to staff the Michael Parekowhai exhibition.
Sistema Aotearoa youth orchestra initiative launched
A new Government initiative will give young people the chance to participate in orchestral music. The pilot programme, based in Otara, will be managed by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
ScreenTalk: Rachel Jean
Rachel Jean has produced and directed more than 40 documentaries, made award-winning drama and film. She recently moved to the role of Head of Drama and Comedy at TV3 and C4.
Pacific Dance: Justin Haiu
As the application deadline for the next ‘Pacific Dance Artist in Residence’ approaches, last year's recipient Justin Haiu relates some of his insights from the eight-week residency.
Inside Work: Creative Trusts
Be creative, for the greater good. For this week's Inside Work we’re focusing on positions within Charitable Trusts in the creative sector.
Everyday Encounter
Everyday Encounter at Artstation investigates the idea of re-experiencing the ‘everyday’ through painting, photography and sculpture.
Rebuild up to tree-height
The rebuild of the Christchurch central business district should be up to tree-height, seldom higher than four storeys, says a leading New Zealand landscape architect Di Lucas.
Christchurch CBD needs rethink
Christchurch’s earthquake-battered CBD should not be rebuilt back to what it was, according to one of New Zealand’s leading landscape architects.
A Kiwi Soldier's Memoir
The Kiwi experience of the Vietnam War is being told for the first time from a Gunner’s perspective. Previous books have been authored by officers, tacticians, novelists and historians.
Tauranga scoops Youth Jazz Awards
Tauranga schools hit the jackpot at the Port of Tauranga National Youth Jazz Band Competition, taking all major awards at the contest.
BODY and SOUL
As part of the Auckland Festival of Photography 2011, Kathrin Simon's third solo exhibition BODY and SOUL opens on June 4 at shed^10 in Auckland CBD.