New Zealand Music Features — Wax Chattels

COMMUNITY & DIVERSITY - WAS THIS A SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON LIKE NO OTHER?

COMMUNITY & DIVERSITY - WAS THIS A SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON LIKE NO OTHER?

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?

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PUNK IT UP - FROM 'NOT THE 1978 TOUR' TO PIU 2021

PUNK IT UP - FROM 'NOT THE 1978 TOUR' TO PIU 2021

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. 

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THE OTHERS WAY LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL

PAST & FUTURE: THE OTHERS WAY LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL, AUCKLAND NZ

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...

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