Music and memory are close companions. Personal moments can come flooding back at the sight of an album cover. Yet the way we listen to music has shifted continually in recent decades, from the 45 record through to the MP3, says Mark Amery.
“Boxes of vinyl records and cassette tapes, which even to look at come embedded with emotion and rich with histories, have often been consigned to the garage. With recorded music comes an uneasy tension between its importance as art and personal memento and its disposability as a commodity.”
Amery reviews an exhibition that rocks between art and music at Adam Art Gallery.
TBI Q&A: Morag Atchison’s typical day can include teaching in the morning, opera rehearsals in the afternoon and vocal coaching at night. “It means that I’m constantly on the go, however I have learnt to compartmentalise my work and if it means that I’m up late working on music, so be it..”
The soprano is currently preparing for her role as Lady-in-waiting for the NBR NZ Opera season of Verdi’s Macbeth.
Win tickets: Ask Morag about her work for a chance to win tickets to Macbeth in Wellington. Use the comment box.
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Gin Wigmore, Dane Rumble, and The Phoenix Foundation feature strongly in the finalists list for the 2010 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Small Studies is an exhibition of new works by artists Clare Purser and Robyn Gibson, at Auckland's Satellite Gallery from September 7-24.
The NBR New Zealand Opera’s Genesis Energy season of Macbeth is a restaging of Tim Albery’s award-winning production, created for Opera North in the UK in 2008.
This October Atamira Dance Company will go ‘on the road’ and tour Taonga to four of New Zealand’s major arts festivals.
Academy Award winner and producer Lord Puttnam will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 SPADA Conference in Auckland in November.
MIC Toi Rerehiko presents Pick Up Styx by Raewyn Turner and ReSense and FLAP, a collaborative cross sensory presentation by Raewyn Turner and Canadian electronics artist, Diana Burgoyne.
The Human Centipede - the most talked about film of the 2010 New Zealand International Film Festival returns for a limited season starting this Thursday September 2nd.
That it is a fascinating play is a tribute to the two actors and director Michael Hurst. Directing a play where the actors barely move must be difficult, but it was always, unfalteringly intriguing.
Historian Judith Binney has been awarded the New Zealand Post Book of the Year, for her work 'Encircled Lands', a book about Tuhoe’s quest for self-government of their lands.
Distraction Camp uses the theatrical role-play of Argentine tango to explore the idea that it is in performance, on the stage, that people truly start to live.
Echoing The Ghosts confronts characters that have shaped our world/view, dresses them in poetry and makes them dance to music from Nine Inch Nails.
Manukau’s new arts facility, Mangere Arts Centre – Nga Tohu o Uenuku, will be officially opened on Friday 3 September.
TBI Q&A
Win tickets: Ask soprano Morag Atchison about her role in Macbeth for a chance to win opening night tickets in Wellington on October 9.
Columns
Mark Amery reviews a show that rocks between art and music at the Adam Art Gallery.
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Producer Grahame McLean was one of the pioneers of the New Zealand feature film industry. In this special ScreenTalk interview at his Queenstown home, he talks with veteran producer and colleague John Barnett.
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Teaching is a great way to help extend and develop your creative practises - and get paid for it! Have a look at the interesting opportunities in the education sector we've found in the Auckland region.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- camera operator with mini-steadicam and micro HD camera esperience. One day shoot on 9th SeptemberCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | WaitakereSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 8 September 2010Organisation:Amazon Films
- 5+ years experience as a Media Planner/Account Manager for a global media agency. Auckland based.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 30 September 2010Organisation:Gaulter Russell
- KidzStuff Theatre for Children is looking for 4 actors, two male and two female to perform in their September/October production of Thumbelina.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Monday, 6 September 2010Organisation:KidzStuff Theatre for Children
- Drummer wanted - must be proCategory:AuditionLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 15 December 2010Organisation:Talita Summer - musician/songwriter
- Manager wanted - New Zealand musicianCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 15 December 2010Organisation:Talita Summer - musician/songwriter
- We are currently looking for new male and female presenters for TV workCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 7 September 2010Organisation:Brand Developers Ltd
- Reactive are looking for digital consultants with a range of skills to work alongside designers and developers.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 7 September 2010Organisation:Reactive
- NZ photographic agency specializing in advertising shoots is looking for an experienced stills producer. A high level of proven experience required.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Monday, 6 September 2010Organisation:IDC Worldwide Ltd
- Supportive, fun and challenging newsroom. Competitive remuneration package, outstanding staff benefits. Part of NZ largest media company.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Taranaki RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Monday, 13 September 2010Organisation:Taranaki Newspapers
- CHINESE MOTHER AND CHILD NEEDED FOR CHINESE TV COMMERCIAL!!!Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North ShoreSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 9 September 2010Organisation:Omnicron Productions Ltd
- The 2010 Concrete Club Decknology is Christchurch’s premiere DJ competition.Category:CompetitionLocation:CanterburySubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Friday, 10 September 2010Organisation:RDU98.5FM is proud to present The Concrete Club Decknology in association with Jagermeister, Canadian Club and Tiger Beer.
- Are you passionate about the importance of art in the community? Are you motivated to support, promote and develop community arts programmes?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Bay Of Plenty | RotoruaSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Friday, 17 September 2010Organisation:Rotorua Arts Village
- Crew roles for feature filmCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 30 September 2010Organisation:He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust
- Looking for various roles for characters based on OthelloCategory:AuditionLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 30 September 2010Organisation:He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust
- Let BohoShopper advertise and showcase your designsCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 31 December 2010Organisation:BohoShopper
- Govett Brewster Art Gallery, world renown for Len Lye and contemporary art. Be part of this dynamic, vibrant team. Apply now if you have extensive experience in communications.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Plymouth | Taranaki RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 13 September 2010Organisation:New Plymouth District Council
- Two performers wanted for Taki Rua Productions' 2011 National Tour of Awhi Tapu by Albert Belz.Category:AuditionLocation:Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region | OtagoSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 17 September 2010Organisation:TAKI RUA PRODUCTIONS
- We are now looking for a motivated individual to join our team.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | ManukauSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Manukau School of Visual Arts
- We have a fixed term full-time vacancy in our cataloguing team. The position is available until December 2011.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 13 September 2010Organisation:National Library of New Zealand
- Content Services Administrator (part time)Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 13 September 2010Organisation:National Library of New Zealand
- Responsible for te reo and Māori performing arts; commence term 1, 2011.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Nelson | Nelson & Bays RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 11 October 2010Organisation:Nelson College
- Teacher of art (Y9–13) with specialist subjects of painting and design in Y13.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 6 September 2010Organisation:Pakuranga College
- Film and Television – Camera Equipment – Rentals CoordinatorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Rocket Rentals
- It's time to get your entries in for Opunake’s 2010 Taranaki Art Awards, a highlight of Taranaki’s creative calendar this spring.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Taranaki RegionSubmitted:Monday, 30 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 14 September 2010Organisation:Taranaki Art Awards
- Are you passionate about using social media and the power of multi-media to engage people in making positive change? Do you want to use your web-writing skills to engage and motivate readers to get inCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Monday, 30 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 13 September 2010Organisation:NZEI Te Riu Roa
- Auckland Museum is seeking experienced Publicist to share its stories with the world. This role is permanent and full-time (40 hours per week)Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Monday, 30 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 14 September 2010Organisation:Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Fulltime Web designer for parnell studioCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Sunday, 29 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Bunker Media
- The Board of Trustees is seeking an individual who not only shares our passion for music and the arts through a current, similar management role and suitable qualification but also possesses exceptionCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Sunday, 29 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 10 September 2010Organisation:Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand
- A cover illustration and at least 9 illustrations for first 'chronicle' of The Wild Cats of Piran.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Italy | EuropeSubmitted:Saturday, 28 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 6 September 2010Organisation:Alessandro ‘Scozzessa’ Giovane
- To secure strategic performance opportunities for artistsCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 30 September 2010Organisation:Beatboy Productions
- Are you an expert with a video camera? Are you a pro Web Developer? Do you have a voice which belongs on TV or Radio?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Private Advertiser
- A boys' secondary school committed to its students achieving excellence in academic studies and co-curricular activities.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Rongotai College
- This is a permanent, full-time position commencing term 1, 2011.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:WaikatoSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 24 September 2010Organisation:Reporoa College
- BA (Honours) Short Film requires a stylish modern home for 2 full days of filming. Rooms required are the Dining Room, Lounge, and Study or Office.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 15 September 2010Organisation:Nicole van Heerden. Samantha Wee, University of Auckland
- Deliver world-class financial literacy workshops to students in primary and intermediate schools. Involves travel and intensive training.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Christchurch | CanterburySubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 1 October 2010Organisation:ChangeLabs - a leading organization in behavior change programmes
- Deliver world-class financial literacy workshops to students in primary and intermediate schools. Involves travel and intensive training.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 1 October 2010Organisation:ChangeLabs - a leading organization in behavior change programmes
- Improve financial literacy of primary school children through delivery of an exciting, fun, high energy schools programme - a different school each day!Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Northland | Auckland Region | Auckland | Waitakere | Manukau | North Shore | WhangareiSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 1 October 2010Organisation:ChangeLabs - a leading organization in behavior change programmes
- If you’re looking for your chance to be a local radio star flying soloCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Greymouth | West CoastSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Friday, 3 September 2010Organisation:Radio Network
- A Graphic Design vacancy exists for a creative person in a fun fast-paced working environment with the latest equipment.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:OtagoSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 31 August 2010Organisation:Custom Signs Ltd.
- Due to the increase in our international student numbers, Southern Institute of Technology is wishing to appoint a half-time Academic AdministratorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Invercargil | SouthlandSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 8 September 2010Organisation:Southern Institute of Technology
- Want to be part of a fun, vibrant, dedicated team working in the interesting and varied world of live entertainment?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Thursday, 2 September 2010Organisation:The Edge
- A leading coeducational school with a reputation of excellence in terms of academic, sporting and cultural successCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Bay Of PlentySubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Monday, 20 September 2010Organisation:Otumoetai College
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- sound designer for 3d animation short with motion captureCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Friday, 24 September 2010Organisation:Dipika
- Sound designer wanted for 2D animationCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Friday, 1 October 2010Organisation:Susan Walker
- Extras wanted for short filmCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 02 Sep 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 4 September 2010Organisation:Bin Boy
- Storyboard Artist for 2-3 short films being submitted to the Film Commission for fundingCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 11 September 2010Organisation:Candle Lit Pictures
- Male actor wanted for short film! 30-40Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:New Zealand | Auckland Region | AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 01 Sep 2010Applications Close:Tuesday, 7 September 2010Organisation:Karen Jin
- Various acting roles to be staffed. Please look through the job description!Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010Applications Close:Sunday, 3 October 2010Organisation:Anika Bratzke
- I am looking for people of all shapes, sizes, ages and gender, No experiences NecessaryCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington | Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 29 Aug 2010Applications Close:Saturday, 2 October 2010Organisation:Emma Anderson
- Producer for our first feature film.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Waikato | HamiltonSubmitted:Friday, 27 Aug 2010Applications Close:Wednesday, 1 December 2010Organisation:Zorp film
Event Of The Week
- Type:FestivalDate:24 Sep 2010 - 10 Oct 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
Events
- Type:MusicDate:7 Sep 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:4 Oct 2010 - 7 Oct 2010Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Wellington Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:21 Oct 2010 - 27 Nov 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:16 Sep 2010 - 28 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:FilmDate:11 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland | Italy | Europe
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:7 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:3 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ArtDate:7 Sep 2010 - 24 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:FestivalDate:24 Sep 2010 - 10 Oct 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:ConferenceDate:15 Oct 2010 - 16 Oct 2010Location:New Zealand | Otago | Southland
- Type:Public ArtDate:11 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waitakere
- Type:DanceDate:9 Oct 2010 - 27 Oct 2010Location:New Zealand
- Type:Live eventDate:1 Oct 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:ConferenceDate:4 Oct 2010 - 10 Oct 2010Location:Australia | Brisbane | Pacific Region
- Type:ArtDate:4 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010Location:Christchurch | Dunedin | Canterbury | Otago
- Type:ExhibitionDate:3 Sep 2010 - 8 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:28 Sep 2010 - 16 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ExhibitionDate:30 Aug 2010 - 14 Sep 2010Location:Northland | Whangarei
- Type:DanceDate:16 Oct 2010 - 4 Dec 2010Location:Wellington | Wellington Region
- Type:MusicDate:11 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | North Shore
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:1 Nov 2010 - 12 Dec 2010Location:Northland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:19 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010Location:Northland | Whangarei
- Type:ExhibitionDate:3 Sep 2010 - 29 Sep 2010Location:Northland | Whangarei
- Type:FestivalDate:9 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010Location:Christchurch | Canterbury
- Type:ExhibitionDate:28 Aug 2010 - 12 Oct 2010Location:New Zealand
- Type:ArtDate:28 Aug 2010 - 21 Nov 2010Location:Lower Hutt | Wellington Region
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:11 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waikato
- Type:TheatreDate:17 Sep 2010 - 23 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Waikato | Bay Of Plenty | Hawke's Bay | Auckland | Hamilton | Tauranga | Taupo | Napier | New Plymouth | Nelson | Christchurch | Oamaru | Taranaki Region | Nelson & Bays Region | Canterbury | Timaru/Oamaru
- Type:ArtDate:7 Sep 2010 - 3 Oct 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:CulturalDate:27 Aug 2010 - 3 Oct 2010Location:New Zealand | Waikato
- Type:ExhibitionDate:27 Aug 2010 - 27 Aug 2011Location:New Zealand | Waikato
- Type:ExhibitionDate:27 Aug 2010 - 27 Apr 2011Location:New Zealand | Waikato | Hamilton
- Type:ArtDate:27 Aug 2010 - 23 May 2011Location:New Zealand | Waikato | Hamilton
- Type:MusicDate:9 Sep 2010Location:Auckland Region | Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:25 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010Location:Northland | New Zealand | Auckland Region | Coromandel | Bay Of Plenty
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Pictures & Paintings
- Gordon Cooper Art
- stretched paper on frame, various layers, oil, acryl, drawing
- A bright composition useing blocks of colour to depict the rolling Moutere Hills.
- Inspired by a journey I travelled with my grandmother. Retracing the steps she took as a child.
- Connection without any logical explanation - Aotearoa and me.
- Detail from a commisioned painting. SATERDAY NIGHT is thickly textured and boldly colourful
Videos
- all about Alice and her very important date(s)
- all about Alice and her very important date(s)
- all about Alice and her very important date(s)
- all about Alice and her very important date(s)
- an online comedy series all about Alice and her very important date(s)
- Latest motion design reel
- This is the trailer for the choreographic work 'TAONGA, dust, water, wind' presented by ATAMIRA DANCE COMPANY & choreographed by LOUISE POTIKI BRYANT
- The new web documentary known as "The Project" featuring Guy Pigden & Harley Neville & their adventures in the New Zealand TV industry.
- A dating guide - more bad behaviour with politically-incorrect content..sex, drugs & rock'n'roll...
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