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Now that the Dunedin Fringe team has finished delivering the Amped Music Project and NZ Young Writers Festival programmes for the year, it is now time to gear up
Arts
A feast of glorious music-making
A feast of glorious music-making
The beautiful St Joseph’s Chapel provided the perfect backdrop and acoustic for a programme of glorious music, superbly sung by Southern Consort of Voices.
Art seen: October 9
Art seen: October 9
By James Dignan
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Some strings attached
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Some strings attached
Three string quartets each composed decades apart feature on Anthony Ritchie’s upcoming album Melencolia.
Collection a lifetime of work, dedication
Collection a lifetime of work, dedication
Over the past few years, the Eastern Southland Gallery has been gifted more than 60 works to the permanent collection from longtime supporters and artists Patricia Bosshard Browne and Kobi Bosshard.
Dunedin singer makes cut at prestigious London school
Dunedin singer makes cut at prestigious London school
From the choir stalls at Knox Church to the prestigious Guildhall School in London, former Dunedin singer Calla Knudson-Hollebon is chasing her dreams.
Choir singing out for more members
Choir singing out for more members
Dunedin community choir Sunny Side Up brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy singing world and gospel-style music, with a smattering of pop and rock songs.
Creativity set to delight at fest
Creativity set to delight at fest
Stories, songs, shifting landscapes and future visions will be explored when the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival returns on October 17-19.
Dave Dobbyn set to thrill local audience
Dave Dobbyn set to thrill local audience
One of the country’s most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, is about to embark on a regional tour of New Zealand, including Dunedin.
Past, present, future of local art on display
Past, present, future of local art on display
The Otago Art Society is looking to the past, present and future in its Spring Exhibition, which opens this weekend.
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More life lessons in Lycra
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More life lessons in Lycra
Mark Hadlow is back on his bike for his latest play, coming to Dunedin, Invercargill and Oamaru this month. Tim Scott catches up with the peloton.
Art seen: October 2
Art seen: October 2
James Dignan takes in some exhibitions.
The secret, motto and method of a writer
The secret, motto and method of a writer
Author Lynley Edmeades has released her new book Hiding Places.
Trio brings jazz fusion back to Gore
Trio brings jazz fusion back to Gore
A jazz fusion trio, who blend celtic, pop and rock influences into their music, are returning to Gore next month.
Beautiful singing; but similar sound
Beautiful singing; but similar sound
We’ve reached Ed Sheeran’s era of decline.
Stunning show ticks all the boxes
Stunning show ticks all the boxes
Stellar performances and fast-paced live rock music combined with clever use of multimedia and spectacular lighting in an epic opening night for Taieri Musical’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar last Thursday.
Triumph of talent, balance
Triumph of talent, balance
TERRY PRATCHETT’S LORDS AND LADIES Adapted by Irana BrownThe Globe TheatreSunday, September 21 One of the late Sir Terry Pratchett’s most beloved Discworld tales, Lords and...
Bringing the jazz South
Bringing the jazz South
New Zealand jazz group Nairobi Trio are making their return to Dunedin, the second in two years.
Art seen: September 25
Art seen: September 25
By James Dignan
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Music ‘heals us’
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Music ‘heals us’
It is American violinist and violist Yura Lee’s first time in New Zealand ahead of the At the World’s Edge (AWE) Music Festival next month.