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February 3, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 288 – Ben Elton, Wellington, 2021

I didn’t write a review of this show – because I interviewed Ben ahead of the tour. What a treat that was – Ben Elton on the phone. Actually you can have a listen! First I wrote it up for my newsletter and site, then I decided the audio was good enough, so I shared […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2021, Ben Elton, Books, Comedy, Concert, Gig, Interview, Performance, Podcast, Show, Stub, Stubs, Stubs is an occasional feature here at Off The Tracks – looking back through the ticket-stub box and remembering how the show went down., Stubs: # 288, Stubs: # 288 – Ben Elton, The Young Ones, Wellington, Writer, Writing ·

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July 6, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

In Praise of Hanif Abdurraqib

Hanif Abdurraqib is a writer of words, observer of worlds. He’s a poet, essayist, cultural critic. I remember reading some of his articles on pop music – and liking them, but things really came alive for me with the release of his second book, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, a selection of essays. It […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged A Tribe Called Quest, Audiobook, Critic, Essays, Hanif Abdurraqib, Hip-Hop, https://linktr.ee/Simonsweetman, In Praise Of, In Praise of Hanif Abdurraqib, Journalist, Music, Performance, Podcast, Poet, Poetry, Want more? Check out my Substack You can also support Off The Tracks via PressPatron, Writer, Writing ·

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July 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 264: Jo Marsh – aka JoJo Bellini

Hi and welcome to episode 264 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys  and thanks to you readers and listeners. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it […]
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February 1, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Tall Tales & True: Poetry at Paraparaumu Library, Sunday, February 7, 2021, 2-4pm

The Cuba Press poets are the special guest at this weekend’s regular reading at Paraparaumu Library Meeting Room, thanks to Friends of Kāpiti Library. The poets will each read a few poems from their latest volumes and maybe some brand new work as well. These poets are Janis Freegard (Reading The Signs), Rachel McAlpine (How To Be Old), Mary […]
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October 20, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: John Wareham Reading Poems

he stands in his suit. the scarf around his neck lets you know he really means it. his words are strong and you could never sing along. he says “you like that?” at the end of each poem. and i did. i’m sure we all did. his words are hard fought, he sells them easily.
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August 19, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 272 – Litcrawl, Wellington, 2018

Litcrawl is Wellington’s coolest (best) literary event, a spectacular, jam-packed with ideas and showcases – and in 2018 I was lucky to be asked to be part of one of the events. Lucky. And shitting myself. Why not both?  The event was called Lit-Sync For Your Life and it featured three readers – I was […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2018), Event, Gig, Lip-Snych, Lit Crawl, Lit-Sync for Your Life, LitCrawl, Literature, Live Gig, Performance, Performer, Pip Adam, Poetry, Read, Reading, Short Story, Show, Simon Sweetman, Stub, Stubs, Stubs: # 272, Stubs: # 272 – Litcrawl, Tayi Tibble, Wellington, Writing ·

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December 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 199: Dominic Hoey

Welcome to episode 199 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]
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April 14, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Poetry at The Fringe – Sunday, 14 April, 2019

Last month I went to Poetry at The Fringe and wrote about it  – so I thought I’d continue that idea. I went to this month’s event – check out the Facebook page for regular news/updates. It was a huge feast of words – the regular open-mic session that starts the afternoon featured around 15 performers. And it was everything […]
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March 21, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 160 – Hadassah Grace

Welcome to episode 160 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat.  Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library. I had a conversation this week with Hadassah […]
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March 12, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

NZ Festival Writers Week: Slam Poetry With Anis Mojgani

Slam Poetry with Anis Mojgani Embassy Theatre Thursday, March 10 Internationally awarded slam poet, Anis Mojgani took to the stage and threw words down hard. That was his talk, his session – just a performance, but it wasn’t just a performance, it was inspiring, it seemed to pick up on similar themes that Miranda July […]
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December 11, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

20,000 Days on Earth: DVD

20,000 Days on Earth Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard Pulse Films Ltd/Madman The DVD of 20,000 Days on Earth arrives in New Zealand with perfect timing – on the back of a sold-out series of shows by Nick Cave (see here for my review of Wellington’s first night). I’ve already reviewed the film (when it […]
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