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Focus on Arts
by Coast Access Radio
A look at the Kapiti and Horowhenua Art scene
Episodes
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Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Vasemaca Tavola
Vasemaca is a textile artist and curator, recently relocated to Paekakariki and is a first time participant in this year's Art Trail. Her studio will present a family artist collective for visitors. She has a rich and fascinating story to tell This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on...
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Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Allan Marshall
Allan is an Otaki artist and first time participant in this year's Art Trail after moving to the Kapiti Coast in recent years. He has a fascinating back-story and talks about his art and participation in the trail This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a…
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Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Rochelle Andrew
Rochelle is a recent Kapiti returnee who has established the Petite Gallery in Waikanae where she paints and teaches. She is one of the first time participants in this year's Art Trail. We talk about her artistic journey and her work This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast…
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A Chat with Serra Clark, Night Sky Photographer
Serra takes amazing photos of the night sky and is a first time participant in this year's Kapiti Art Trail. We talk about how she started out taking night photos and how she goes about creating striking images. This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community...
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A Chat with Serra Clark - Copperfield Collective
This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Focus On Arts - Bill Lake and Steve Hemmens - Part 2
Bill and Steve continue the conversation about their musical careers and about the house concert coming up. The also perform another song. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from [email protected] This programme looks...
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Focus On Arts - Bill Lake and Steve Hemmens - Part 1
Bill and Steve talk about their musical journey, starting in the early 1960's, bands they have been in, performing together and songwriting. They have worked with may musicians over the years. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if...
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Focus on Arts - Mel Parsons Album Release and Tour
Mel talks about her career, her new album Castle Hill and her current tour.
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Focus on Arts - George Denton
Kapiti musician, George Denton, has just released his first recording - Indecisive Man. He joins Paul in the studio to talk about the song and recording it. Plus there's a live performance of the tune. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Ōtaki Pottery Club - Get the Details on their Events!
A chat with Brent Craig from the Ōtaki Pottery Club, talking about the club's very full schedule of events and activities. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the...
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Spinning Stories - John Bowden's Record Stall
A chat with John Bowden who preserves and gives new life to LPs and CDs through his stall at the Satuday Waikanae Market. We talk about what's involved. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media...
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Inside Tim Roberts' Powerful Exhibition at Toi Mahara
We talk with Vicki Robson, Toi Mahara Exhibition Curator, and Kevin Ramshaw, supporter of people with Parkinsons Disease, about Tim Roberts' art work and his current Toi Mahara exhibition. In Tim's own words "Parkinsons is painful, disruptive and sad for families - and the person with parkinsons...
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Kapiti Arts & Crafts Society
A chat with Claire Rosenfeld about the society, its members and a new Thursday night initiative. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and...
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Gold Coast NZ Rock'n'Roll Club
We talk with Theresa Cummack from the Gold Coast NZ Rock'n'roll Club, based in Kapiti, which has been rockin' and rollin' for about 40 years. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance...
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Jess Deacon and Jodie Gummer Mini Concert
Musicians Jess and Jodie perform two original songs and a cover. We chat about the songs, songwriting and what's coming up for them both. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station...
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Kapiti College Talent Quest Winners!
A chat with Paikea Sopacua and Lisa Sanchez Caicedo, winners of the Most Promising Talent at the recent Kapiti College Talent Quest. Plus they perform their winning song in the studio. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the...
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Sionna
A talk with Helen Fahey and Lorcan Bolster, who are the Irish duo Sionna who are coming to St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki for a show on 7 June This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported…
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Vintage Media - Gavin Cowern
Gavin shares his passion for preserving the history of audio visual technology through the MavTech Museum in Foxton, and the Blast From The Past Cinema in Oroua Downs. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community...
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Levin Folks Music Club
Step into the world of folk music as Carrie Reed and Steph Weaver talk about the Levin Folk Music Club, its welcoming community, and the role it plays in keeping live music thriving locally. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast...
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New Album from Tali - Empress Era
A conversation with Aotearoa drum n bass artist Tali about her fabulous new album, Empress Era and the way listeners relate to it. And we talk about this album not necessarily being drum n bass. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Ōtaki Players with Roger Thorpe and Brent Bythell
Paul Nees speaks with Roger Thorpe and Brent Bythell from the Ōtaki Players theatre group. They discuss the history of the group, their productions, and the role community theatre plays in bringing the arts to the Ōtaki community. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This...
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Gavin Cowern and the Magic of Vintage Media
Gavin shares his passion for preserving the history of audio visual technology through the MavTech Museum in Foxton, and how that passion led to creating Blast From The Past Cinema in Oroua Downs. From classic projectors to retro film experiences, this conversation explores why keeping media...
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A Chat with Alayna
A conversation with Alayna about her music and her albums, including her new release Set Her Free. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and...
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Deva Mahal EP Release
Deva talks us through each of the six songs on her brand new EP Future Classic Vol 2: Future and tells us about her live show in Wellington soon. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance...
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Grant Stevenson - Arts Patron
A conversation with Grant Stevenson from Seagrass Gallery in Otaki about his involvement in the arts in Wellington and Kapiti, including an initiative to support local musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio…
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The Music Room Studio
Musicians Jess Deacon and Jodie Gummer have set up The Music Room to tutor and mentor other musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti…
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Hamish Macaulay Returns
We chat about Hamish's start as a graphic designer, working in the UK, becoming an artist and using Covid MIQ isolation as an artistic opportunity. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media…
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Kapiti Playhouse: The History and The Productions
We chat with Liz Alpine from Kapiti Playhouse, delving into the theatre's history, the stories, and the details around the productions. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ...
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Hamish Macaulay
A conversation with Waikanae full time artist, Hamish Macaulay, about his unique prints featured at a recent Pataka exhibition. His work is also available locally. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community...
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Lucien Johnson - Part 2
Our chat with Lucien was so great, we needed a part 2! This round, we chat about Lucien's albums +5, Wax///Wane and Ancient Relics! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On...
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Theia Returns, Plus a Wellington Show!
A second chat with Theia?! Yes! This time we catch up about her Te Kaahu persona, the reception of her Theia debut album and an upcoming Wellington show! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and…
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Focus on Arts - With Lucien Johnson, Saxophonist
A chat with Pukerua Bay jazz saxophonist Lucien Johnson about his early musical life and career beginnings This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - George and Soph
A chat about busking, performance and songwriting with Kapiti duo George and Soph with a great original performance included This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Music Centre
A chat with Amanda and Kay about the fantastic work the centre does teaching the next generation of musicians This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Jess & Jo Coasters
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Ian Clark
A chat with Ian Clark about the history of the iconic Paekakariki venue This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Derek Cavanagh
Derek Cavanagh takes us through the history of Coasters Musical Theatre This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Tim Li
A wrap up of this year's Kapiti Art Trail. Paraparaumu artist Tim Li talks about his work. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Theia Album Release!
Theia talks about her artful and meticulous debut album Girl, In A Savage World, just released! This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail - Diane Connal
A chat with Diane Connal, one the original trail participants 25 years ago, about her experience and her art. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail with Elisabeth Vullings
This week, Paul catches up with Kapiti artist Elisabeth Vullings, where they talk about her work and career! This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - St Peter's Hall bookings - Jude Walcott
Paul talks with St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki Booking Administrator, Jude Walcott about how the hall manages demand for booking the venue. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Arts Trail - Debbie Pointon
A chat with Debbie about her career and work. Debbie is participating in the Kapiti Art Trail this year. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail Interview with Anja Lukic
We talk to Paraparaumu Beach artist Anja Lukic about her striking portraits, on show at The Bond Store during the Art Trail. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail 2 - JimBots
A chat with Jim Dryburgh from Paraparaumu Beach who makes wonderful, quirky robots from recycled material. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - Focus on Arts Kapiti Art Trail 1
Featuring Raumati artist Nicki Young who specialises in fun, quirky images in collage, paint and print. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - with Kevin Clark - Pianist, trumpeter and composer - Part 2
Kevin Clark, pianist, trumpeter, composer and educator continues his conversation with Paul Nees, including what Kevin is up to these days and about his new album with Fran Barton. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - with Kevin Clark - Pianist, trumpeter and composer - Part 1
Kevin Clark, pianist, trumpeter, composer and educator talks to Paul about his long career. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Focus on Arts - One Door Closes, Another Opens
Photographic Exhibition - Matenga Kainga Tahi, Oranga Kainga Rua - One Door Closes, Another Opens - Supporting former refugees as they build a new home in Aotearoa. A Photographic Exhibition by Mariana Waculicz - on display now at Te Takeretanga O Kura-Hau-Po - 10 Bath Street, Taikoko Levin until...
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Focus on Arts - Nick Granville
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This time, a chat with guitarist, educator and composer, Nick Granville plus some acoustic guitar music
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