Musicians share stories

An intergenerational conversation on Dunedin’s music scene has begun on OAR FM.

Ashane De Silva hosts new Youth Zone programme and podcast OG Sounds, which features one-on-one conversations with musicians and educators about their experiences in the local music scene.

The 17-year-old is drawing on his involvement with the Amped Music Project as inspiration.

Amped is an annual series of free music workshops that take place in term 3, providing mentoring and all-ages gigs for young people. Guest artists, technicians and tutors from Dunedin’s music community engage with participants, offering valuable insights into how to navigate a pathway in the music industry.

Ashane, who plays in thrash-metal band Roadkill, said it was important the stories of experienced musicians were shared more widely.

His first guest was King’s High School Performing Arts co-head Kaine Harington.

‘‘As my teacher, he had a lot of advice to offer and I wanted to learn more about his influences, the bands he was in and the other projects he has been involved in.’’

A new episode of OG Sounds airs on 105.4FM and 1575AM every second Thursday at 5.30pm.

Podcasts are available from oar.org.nz and other major platforms.

A full schedule of OAR FM programmes can be found at www.oar.org.nz.