For the first time in living memory, we have the chance to celebrate our local artists without a glut of international acts vying for our attention. Kate Powell spoke to three festival organisers promoting grassroots events this summer. What were their experiences in this environment?
In anticipation of the Punk It Up music festival, Andrew Boak and Sonya Waters talk to Kate Powell about local punk - from 1981 to 2021. Punk It Up V is now happening at The Powerstation on Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6. Tickets are available at Under The Radar.
THE OTHERS WAY IS A MUSIC SHOWCASE OR FESTIVAL THAT STARTED IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. THIS IS A PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE STORY SO FAR. In 2015 I had just moved on from St Jerome’s Laneway Festival Auckland. I loved that event and was proud of it, so was sad to leave. But, Laneway had grown into a year-round behemoth of a project. It was a lot of work, and I was committed to too many different things. I realised what I enjoyed most was releasing albums and working with local New Zealand artists, ones I knew personally. With touring...