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October 27, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Brief Chat Before The Poetry Reading in Palmerston North

I arrived early enough to start reading through my book to choose some poems and one of the audience members spotted me doing exactly that and called me on it “Yes”, I said. Just reminding myself of what I have written.” And she said, “I suppose you are looking around the room, thinking are they […]

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October 22, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Cuba Press Poets 2020: Palmerston North Central Library (Tuesday Oct 27, 6.30pm)

This year The Cuba Press published nine new collections of poetry. Seven of those poets (myself included) will be reading this coming Tuesday, October 27, at Palmerston North’s Central Library (6.30pm). The local lad is Palmerston-based John Cristeller. He’ll be joined by Mary Cresswell, Janis Freegard, Richard Langston, Rachel McAlpine, me – and visiting from Otago, […]

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October 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Steve Gadd, James Carter & The Rodger Fox Big Band (October 17; Palmerston North)

Steve Gadd, James Carter & The Rodger Fox Big Band Globe Theatre; Palmerston North Wednesday, October 17 Rodger Fox has been trying to get Steve Gadd to New Zealand for at least two decades – and finally it happened, he has Gadd in town for a series of shows, the first of which was in […]

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July 14, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Ce Ol Manawatu: Mhor

Ce Ol Manawatu Mhor (Independent) A cluster of Palmerston North musicians got together to record and showcase the local folk scene. There are more bagpipes and acoustic guitars than you can shake a stick at – and believe me, you will want to shake a stick at these songs; do whatever you can to chase […]