Join a rotating cast of presenters as they zig-zag their way across New Zealand’s musical landscape. From Aotearoa’s burgeoning indie and experimental music scene to history-makers and less-celebrated pioneers, it’s a cross-genre journey outside the mainstream.
Amanda Mills works professionally with collections of music from Aotearoa, and writes for both Audioculture and New Zealand Musician. She is forever discovering new favourite songs, albums and bands from New Zealand.
Jon Chapman thought he was an expert on New Zealand music when he moved to Dunedin from New York more than 20 years ago. Boy, did he have a lot to learn, and he’s still learning.
Jeff Harford has been an active musician in Ōtepoti Dunedin since 1979, has dabbled in music journalism as a writer and reviewer, and currently hosts OAR FM’s OARsome Morning Show.
Lesley Paris likes record shops; she used to work in some and still dreams about them. Her initials are LP. She’ll being bringing you weird and wonderful NZ music.
Music, news, interviews and stories from the Artsenta community.
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The latest news and events from our Dunedin Public Libraries, and music from the libraries’ extensive collection.
Ashane De Silva sits down with Dunedin’s most experienced musicians to learn the stories behind their music, and how they’ve shaped the sound of our city and beyond.
Join Shane for an hour of great music selections from the 50s, 60s and 70s.