IMNZ August: Conchords haven't yet flown from top of IMNZ chart
By Renee Jones Congratulations to Savage, whose single Swing (feat. Soulja Boy Tell'em) has hit half a million US sales from both digital downloads and ringtones - plus it's #81 on the Billboard…
A Harper's intrepid journey
Harpist Asni's latest CD Travels in Middle-earth will be launched at the Happy Bar & Venue in Wellington on September 16. A rabid Tolkien fan since her teens, to Asni Middle-earth represents much…
Dance Industry Strategy launched
A strategy for the dance industry has been released. The strategy reflects the needs of a wide range of people working in dance from professional contemporary dancers to kapa haka performers to ceroc…
This Is Her selected for US festivals
Katie Wolfe's New Zealand short film This Is Her has been selected to screen at the 46th New York Film Festival later this month after premiering in North America at the 35th Telluride Film Festival…
Book Month treats at New Zealand Books Abroad
A scratch 'n' sniff cover is just one of the delights awaiting readers who visit the pages of web-based retailer New Zealand Books Abroad during New Zealand Book Month celebrations in September.…
Queenstown jazz festival celebrates 30th
An iconic Queenstown jazz festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exhilarating ten-day programme of live music and a star-studded line up of performers. From 18 to 27 October more…
Textile exhibition - Intertwined: a woven history
Exquisite textiles from some of the world's most isolated communities are to be shown in New Zealand in a rare exhibition of handmade and decorated fabric items from India, Vietnam, Indonesia and…
Radio New Zealand extends website audio archives
Radio New Zealand has expanded its website's searchable archives for many high profile Radio New Zealand National programmes. Top rating news and current affairs programmes Morning Report, Nine…
A catchy look at the human subject in contemporary art
By Mark Amery Courtesy of The Dominion Post Great art often stays with me like great music - it demands another spin. It keeps turning in the head, making me want to return. It's catchy but…
Artspace appoints new director
Artspace has appointed a new Director, Emma Bugden. Bugden joins Artspace after two and a half years at the Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Manukau City. Artspace Chair William Somerville says that…
Exhibition of Central Otago Vineyards for CureKids
Photographer Allan Johnston's exhibition of Central Otago Vineyards for CureKids is at Amisfield Winery from September 15 to October 27. Artist statement: "We all have a voice, however, we use…
Maori designers dominate at Style Pasifika
Two Maori designers have collected the main accolades at this year's Style Pasifika Fashion Awards. Supreme award-winner Kiri Nathan said the garment was influenced by a photo of her grandfather…