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Arts in Aotearoa

Arts in Aotearoa

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This is the Arts in Aotearoa podcast. In this weekly podcast series, we talk to people who are making, curating, organizing, or researching the arts in New Zealand. This podcast was recorded and aired at Wellington Access Radio. Thanks to NZ on Air for funding Access Media. You can find Wellington Access Radio at accessradio.org.nz or by tuning into 106.1FM.Noise Report Art
Episodes
  • 102. Before the Beginning
    May 24 2025

    Interview with Erika Grant & Gerard Crewdson, creators of "Before the Beginning".

    "Before the Beginning" is an immersive sound experience, taking audiences/participants back to a time before the universe, before space and time itself, into the "Great Void"—a place of endless night and infinite stillness. Within this vast nothingness exists a single tear drop, holding a tiny, unknown world within. Visitors are invited to step out of their daily lives and into this enigmatic realm, guided by an intricate and immersive soundscape that brings the unseen to life.


    Following the success of "The Ringing Tree," this new project once again seeks to create magical experiences in our central city. Whether people know & turn up expectedly or whether they stumble across this magical performance, either way it will provide a unique way to look & listen to our inner city.

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    25 mins
  • 101. Jeiel
    May 24 2025

    Interview with Jeiel.


    Jeiel (Jay-El), born Jeiel Veloria, is a singer-songwriter based in Auckland, New Zealand.


    His latest EP, Rabbit Hole, released on 24 May 2025, explores themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Spanning multiple genres, the project highlights Jeiel’s vocal range, songwriting depth, and artistic versatility. The EP was launched with Into The Rabbit Hole, an immersive, Matrix-inspired event featuring DJ sets from RNGsus, Npeezy, and Emmxuvel, alongside performances by CaraWei and ray leslie.

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    25 mins
  • 100. Jim Wisp
    May 24 2025

    Interview with James of Jim Wisp fame.


    Jim Wisp weaves lush, immersive soundscapes that shift from delicate, fragile moments to soaring, cathartic releases. With a unique blend of violin, cello, bass, drums, guitar, and tabla, their music is a cinematic experience—emotional, intricate, and powerful.


    We chat about the release of ELIANA, Jim Wisp’s latest album, with a night of rich, dynamic sound where every performance is a journey.

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    34 mins
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