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    Fat Freddy's Drop (Chris Faiumu far right). PHOTO: SARAH HUNTER

    Obituary: DJ Mu, the producer and pulse beat of Fat Freddy's Drop

    Chris Faiumu was not a singer, nor did he play an instrument, However, the founder and creative force behind Fat Freddy’s Drop, one of New Zealand’s most successful bands, fundamentally shaped not only the direction of his band, but also the distinctive sound of this country’s music.

    Pure, gnarly horror leaves viewers on edge for full two-hour ride

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    Pure, gnarly horror leaves viewers on edge for full two-hour ride

    From his 2022 Detroit basement horror, Barbarian, Zach Cregger has levelled up in almost every way in Weapons.

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    ‘Chicago’ role a dream

    Jackie Clarke rocks as Mama Horton in Chicago. Photo: Sally-Ann Kerr Photography

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    ‘Chicago’ role a dream

    For some top Kiwi performers, the opportunity to tread the boards in a NZ production of the musical Chicago is one they could not turn down.

    Art seen: August 14

    Bianca, by Sam Bennett.

    Art seen: August 14

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    Deeply excited by his environs

    American artist Les Joynes is enjoying learning about Māori culture and traditions while in New...

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    Deeply excited by his environs

    More than 40 years ago American artist Les Joynes first visited New Zealand.

    Cassie stuns judges on The Voice Australia

    Cassie Henderson performs at Auckland Town Hall on January 18. Photo: Getty Images

    Kiwi singer stuns judges on The Voice Australia

    Award-winning Christchurch singer Cassie Henderson has blown away the panel of celebrity judges at an audition for reality competition show The Voice Australia.

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    Review: It’s show time once again

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    ODT quiz: August 16

    ODT quiz: August 16

    Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Saturday, August 16.

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    Five fixes for a fabulous festival

    Five fixes for a fabulous festival

    Weekend Mix film reviewer Amasio Jutel has five ways to make the most of using the festival’s popular five-film multipass.

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    Bands make history, secure spot at finals

    Otago Smokefree Rockquest national finalist bands Deaf Raccoon and SEEK HELP! (from left)...

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    Bands make history, secure spot at finals

    For the first time two bands from Dunedin have made the national finals of the Smokefree Rockquest.

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    Symphony inspired by South D flood

    Flooding in 2015 left lasting memories for musician and composer Nathaniel Otley. He has recorded...

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    Symphony inspired by South D flood

    Home for three months, composer and musician Nathaniel Otley has been delving deep into the issues facing his old home turf in South Dunedin for a new composition for the DSO.

    Art seen: August 6

    In the Time Between, by Mel McKenzie.

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    By James Dignan

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    Film offers look ‘behind the scenes’

    Artist Ngahina Hohaia works on installing her Paopao Ki tua o Rangi (2009) mixed-media...

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    Film offers look ‘behind the scenes’

    This year’s International Film Festival gives New Zealanders the rare opportunity to see behind the scenes at a gallery as it curates a ground-breaking exhibition.

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    Sir Dave Dobbyn. File photo: Getty

    Dunedin show for Dave Dobbyn on latest tour

    Longtime Kiwi music fave Sir Dave Dobbyn has today announced a five-stop tour of New Zealand which includes a show in Dunedin.

    A gathered history of occupation

    The Lee Island (Te Ana-au) rock shelter site as envisaged in use by the artist Chris Gaskin. The...

    A gathered history of occupation

    In this extract from a new edition of archaeologist Atholl Anderson’s book The Welcome of Strangers, A History of Southern Māori, he details the vast extent of māhika kai.

    Aloud and in full colour

    Shayne Carter, front and centre, at Straitjacket Fits’ first gig, at the University of Otago in...

    Aloud and in full colour

    It might sound like Carol Hirschfeld but it’s Shayne Carter’s story, film-maker Margaret Gordon tells Tom McKinlay.
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