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November 9, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
It Was The Best Gig Ever # 23: Violent Femmes, Wellington 1995
I’ve seen the Violent Femmes a couple of times. Great fun always. I’ll go again I’m sure – I hope. If we ever get past this Covid-thing to the level that we bring the international bands back in, as promised, then the Femmes is one of the bands on the cards – and one I’ll […]Archive
November 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Free Public Reading: Slapping Culture In The Face – Writers Against National Library Disposals
This Thursday, November 11, 2021 – from 7-9pm at St. Peters Anglican Church, Willis St, Wellington, there will be a public reading featuring writers against the National Library disposals. All details are here. I’m honoured to be on a list put together by Bill Direen that also features Dame Fiona Kidman, Mark Pirie, Chris Bourke, Lindsay […]Archive
November 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 272: Jean Sergent
Hi and welcome to episode 272 of Sweetman Podcast – the first episode in a while. As with last year’s lockdowns I took a break from the podcast. But we’re back now – at least through until the end of the year. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this […]Archive
August 13, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 270: Tarns Hood
Hi and welcome to episode 270 of Sweetman Podcast. 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 there and have it saved in your Spotify library. It’s on most of the podcast platforms besides the ones […]Archive
August 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Flying Nun 40th Anniversary Party (August 7, Wellington)
Flying Nun 40th Anniversary Party MFC; Wellington Saturday, August 7 A couple of weeks after the Auckland party it was Wellington’s turn to help Flying Nun celebrate its 40th Birthday. It was a solid line-up – and I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was; the vibe, the flow and of course the music. […]Archive
August 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
An Evening of Poetry and Music: National Poetry Day at Schrödinger’s Books (Aug 27, 2021)
Schrödinger’s Books in Petone is hosting a special event for National Poetry Day, Friday, August 27. Kicking off at 6pm their evening of Poetry and Music will feature seven poets reading from their work. And live music from local legend, Jeremy Taylor. I’m honoured to be one of the poets involved – reading new works, and […]Archive
July 30, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 268: Catherine Robertson
Hi and welcome to episode 268 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 […]Archive
July 25, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 286 Misery, Roxy Cinema, Wellington, 2021
I was pumped for this one! Just the other week we checked out The Big Lebowski at The Roxy cinema. I was stoked to see that – and even more stoked to see they were doing something else pretty cool so soon after. This time a whole mid-winter Christmas mini film-festival. And as part of […]Archive
July 22, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 285 – Things I Know To Be True, Wellington, 2021
This whole stubs things really started because I kept bunches of old – but not that old – ticket stubs to save for bookmarks. I’m a bit obsessed with bookmarks. I have lots of books on the go, non-fiction, poetry, I might not finish reading these sorts of titles for a year or more, or […]Archive
July 14, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 266: Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Hi and welcome to episode 266 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 […]Archive
July 10, 2021 by Simon Sweetman