Upbeat

Visual artist Sam Dollimore's latest exhibition a/part at Toi Poneke explores the way we look at our own bodies and how our perceptions can become so warped that we don't recognise ourselves. Audio

New Zealand Dance Week is a national event dedicated to all forms of rhythmical movement. DANZ CEO Anton Carter on the strength of the art form in New Zealand; national events throughout the week, and… Read more Audio

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Welcome Maestro concert is reviewed by Peter Hoar. New Music Director Giordano Bellincampi conducts Ligeti Atmospheres, Mozart Symphony 40 and Strauss Ein Heldenleben. Audio

Executive Director of The Arts Foundation, Simon Bowden talks about the success of its crowdfunding website Boosted with $2 million raised for New Zealand arts. Audio

Actor Director Michael Hurst knows his Shakespeare better than most. A few years ago he created No Holds Barred his hilarious take on all his favourite Shakespearean heroes bundled into one solo show… Read more Audio

The NZ Secondary Schools Students Choir is celebrating thirty years with an Anzac Weekend conference in Wellington. Music Director Andrew Withington and current choir leader Anna Dong highlight the… Read more Audio

Giordano Bellincampi, the new Music Director of the Auckland Philharmonia lays out his philosophy for the Orchestra. The Italian/ Danish maestro conducts three concerts over the next few weeks which… Read more Audio

Luke di Somma, guest conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra talks about working with arranger Pablo Ruiz Henao, also the orchestra's Principal Bass Trombone, on the concert Mad Men and… Read more Audio

Elizabeth Kerr reviews visiting French ensemble Les Talens Lyriques led by harpsichordist Christophe Rousset. Les Talens Lyriques has just completed a tour of the country for Chamber Music New… Read more Audio