Music gig now tradition
The music celebration that is Singer Songwriters New Plymouth has become so entrenched in the local creative scene it is now entering into its twelfth season.
The iconic monthly event was founded by Anand Rose and Dave Ritchie Smith as an open mic night at the Basement Bar and later shifted to New Plymouth Little Theatre.
Rose says attendance is such a ‘‘dyed-in-the-wool’’ tradition now that the event is regularly attended.
Rose, who wears a number of hats including musician, film maker and radio host, says there were many ‘‘incredible’’ pockets of creativity happening within the region and we were on the verge of turning out world-class acts.
‘‘Our collective scene has been ticking along for years, but in the last year alone I’ve seen some energy says she finds acting to be a positive outlet and through her performances she has grown quite comfortable on stage.
‘‘My mind goes clear (when on stage) and I’m really focussed, which is nice.’’
Tate says Remote would be the sort of play parents of teenagers might benefit from seeing. incredible performances from our own people right here in the region that rival anything else out there.’’
He likened the provinces’ performers to musicians who hail from the South Island’s port town Lytellton.
The town boasts a vibrant
He says it could even give them a rare glimpse into the teenage mind.
‘‘I think they would get an insight into the teenage world and the thought process which goes on.
‘‘Because teenagers a very intense.’’
Remote is on stage from April 5 to 11. music scene and is home to award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and recent Womad performer, Marlon Williams.
‘‘Everyone in New Zealand knows that it’s [Lytellton] churning out some world class musicians and songwriters, but that stuff doesn’t come together in a vacuum,’’ he said.
‘‘It takes talent, hard work and a community spirit to drive it.’’
‘‘We’re on the brink of that right here in New Plymouth, but we have to get together and show people that we exist.’’
Singer Songwriters meets at New Plymouth Little Theatre on Friday, March 31 at 7pm. * Curator’s Talk: On the first day of the exhibition Oskar Fischinger’s Raumlichtkunst, the Director of the Center for Visual Music in Los Angeles, Cindy Keefer, introduces the work of Oskar Fischinger through Raumlichtkunst and other films. Saturday April 8, 11am, Len Lye Centre Cinema.
* On An Island: Art historian Raymond Spiteri from Victoria University leads a tour of the exhibition On an Island: Len Lye, Robert Graves and Laura Riding, exploring modernist publishing and surrealism. Saturday April 8, 2pm.
* Artist Talk: Berlin based German performance artist, curator and writer Janine Eisena¨echer will talk about her artistic practice. She is currently undertaking an artist residency in Wellington through the GoetheInstitut in co-operation with Wellington City Council. Sunday April 9, 11am.
* Family art: Call in to the GovettBrewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre on Sunday afternoons for hands on, art making sessions for the whole family.
* Art insight: Learn more about the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre exhibitions guided by a front of house staff member, every Sunday from 2pm. Entry free, donations appreciated.
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