Focus on Arts

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 amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 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 Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 history alive still matters today. 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 Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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 Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

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.

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.

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.

This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

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.

Derek Cavanagh takes us through the history of Coasters Musical Theatre This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the 30th of September 2025

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

This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This is the second episode of our chat with Charlotte Yates

Paul chats with Deva about her music, her career, her recent single and upcoming new releases This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks to highly regarded songwriter and performer, Charlotte Yates, exploring songwriting, where songs come from with a Focus on the song The Light Is Unreliable which Charlotte also performs in the studio This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

A mini concert from Kieran and Shaun in the studio..... This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks to Wayne Mason composer of Nature and member of the band Fourmyula about writing and recording the famous song and about the album it is part of, CreationThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks to guitarist Kieran Williams. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul continues his conversation with Barry, talking through the Warratahs music, Barry's solo work and his albums with Delaney Davidson. The interview is interspersed with Barry playing and singing including the full version of another upcoming Warratahs trackThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks with Barry Saunders about his art. This programme focuses on Barry's early career. Barry plays some songs including one from the next Warratahs albumThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks with Liam, a Year 11 Kapiti College student, about guitar playing and his experience in entering and winning the solo section of the college Talent Quest earlier this year. Liam also plays the winning piece.

We talk with Cerid Jones, a Kapiti creative now involved in publishing about a speculative fiction anthology she helped put together and which recently won the Sir Julius Vogel Awards for Best Collective Work

Part 2 of an interview with Cohen Holloway about developing his ability at impressions as a college student, his journey to study at Toi Whakaari and some of his film and TV roles, including some of the films he made with Taika Waititi and TV series The Educators.

Comedian Dan Boerman talks with Paul about his Fitted Sheet Folding Show, how his childhood informed his comedy, his Edinburgh experience and his past and upcoming shows. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Catherine sits down with writer Director Mike Smith and co-producer Sharon Tyrell to talk about their new feature film, "The People We Love" . This Kiwi film is a dramady about an aspiring writer who returns to her family's coastal home after a series of setbacks, finding herself caught in the middle of family tensions and realizing the story she's seeking may be closer than she thought. Starring Neill Rea and Alison Bruce, the film is beautifully set in Wellington and the Kāpiti Coast.

Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Cohen Holloway about developing his ability at impressions as a college student, his journey to study at Toi Whakaari and some of his film and TV roles, including some of the films he made with Taika Waititi and TV series The Educators.

Jane talks about potters at the Kilns, the grounds themselves and Play with Clay. Thomas Baker also has an exhibition at Toi Mahara from 5th April to 20th July 2025. The Kilns on Old School Road in Te Horo are open Thurs - Sunday from 10 - 4pm. Find them off the old state highway. Find out more on Thomas Baker at the Kilns here https://www.thekilnsattehoro.co.nz/pages/thomas-baker This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.