From garage to stage, rockers rise
From a Port Chalmers basement, the sounds of 1990s-inspired rock roar out as an accomplished young group is set to launch its first single.
Arts
Playing at festival ‘absolutely fantastic’
Playing at festival ‘absolutely fantastic’
Wellington-based conductor Brett Stewart and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra had an exciting time soaking up the major music festival vibes
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Dancing in the streets
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Dancing in the streets
Dancer and choreographer Oliver Connew recently returned to New Zealand after 12 years in Europe.
Art seen: February 12
Art seen: February 12
By James Dignan
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Championing NZ’s native bee
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Championing NZ’s native bee
Bees are essential pollinators who play a crucial role in the ecosystem and are at the heart of Dunedin artists Taarn Scott and Hana Pera Aoake’s latest project "Let the Honey Soak Through".
Bristow sisters drop ‘perfect’ duet
Bristow sisters drop ‘perfect’ duet
Gore-born sisters Jackie and Katrina Bristow have recorded a duet for the first time.
Chalamet makes a beautiful racket
Chalamet makes a beautiful racket
Marty Supreme is electric!
Shakespeare musical showcase
Shakespeare musical showcase
Dunedin Summer Shakespeare is planning something very special for its seventh season — a showcase of some of the Bard’s many songs.
First concert of year for society
First concert of year for society
The Dunedin Musical Society has been a part of the city’s musical landscape for the past 85 years, providing performance opportunities for local musicians of all ages.
‘All-star lineup’ set to feature at line dancing gala at Edgar Centre
‘All-star lineup’ set to feature at line dancing gala at Edgar Centre
The image of the boot scootin’ dancer is getting a modern remix as the Dunedin Line Dance Gala brings more than 300 participants to the Edgar Centre next week.
Art seen: February 5
Art seen: February 5
By James Dignan
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
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Flautist breathing new life into recorder
Czech flautist Julie Brana is excited about her first visit to New Zealand for a South Island tour performing baroque music.
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Life, line and the lay of the land
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Life, line and the lay of the land
Dunedin man David Craig won this year’s Aspiring Art Prize with an expressionist painting Wānaka judges described as feeling "alive and responsive".
Baroque feast set to fill church with dulcet tones
Baroque feast set to fill church with dulcet tones
Music lovers are invited to enjoy a warm and atmospheric evening of Baroque music when Baroque Unbound performs at Gore’s St Andrew's Church next Thursday.
Album review
Album review
Shorn of context, Sault’s latest album is both noteworthy and delightful — at least at first.
Awards celebration of year’s achievements
Awards celebration of year’s achievements
Another impressive year of theatre in the city will be celebrated at the 14th Ōtepoti Dunedin Theatre Awards next month.
Art seen: January 29
Art seen: January 29
By Joanna Osborne
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Move brings out the colour
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Move brings out the colour
Artist Clive Humphreys still considers Dunedin home, even though he has lived on Waiheke Island for the past seven years.
Quirks of life in every corner behind the hill
Quirks of life in every corner behind the hill
Robin Robilliard credits Ronald Blythe as the prompt for her book
Shakespeare’s raw emotion serves film well
Shakespeare’s raw emotion serves film well
If you have not heard already: bring tissues for Hamnet.