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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
Stubs: # 284 – The Big Lebowski, Roxy Cinema, Wellington, 2021
I really like The Roxy – it’s got a great feel and vibe and I also love going to the cinema for a movie whenever I get the chance. But I particularly like the Roxy’s approach to retaining an audience in these Netflix ‘n’ Chill days where people are part-watching anything while doom-scrolling on a […]Archive
June 20, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: # 283 – Mansfield: In Her Own Words – Wellington, 2021
Every now and then I go to a show and I don’t review it. It doesn’t happen often – even shows I pay for and go to in purely a fan-capacity tend to get some sort of write-up. I’m just wired that way now, so used to it. On the flipside, sometimes, I forget to […]Archive
June 14, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Nathan Haines Octet (June 12, Wellington)
The Nathan Haines Octet Opera House, Wellington, 8pm Saturday, June 12 Headlining this year’s Jazz Festival The Nathan Haines Octet – and, yes, we all know how lucky we are to be seeing anything in this climate, so no issues about an all-local line-up for this year’s festival, but also Nathan Haines is an internationally […]Archive
June 13, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Michael Houstoun and The Rodger Fox Big Band ft. Erna Ferry (June 12, Wellington)
Michael Houstoun and The Rodger Fox Big Band ft. Erna Ferry Opera House, Wellington, 2pm Saturday, June 12 The once unlikely pairing of classical pianist Michael Houstoun and big-band stalwart Rodger Fox is now an annual event. They’ve even sewn up the same slot too – an afternoon show and always to a packed house. […]Archive
June 10, 2021 by Simon Sweetman