New Zealand’s own Fly My Pretties is getting set to headline the opening night of Womad. Creator of the popular collaboration, Barnaby Weir, took some time out pre-gig to chat with the Taranaki Daily News.
Womad ready to fly
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Robert Plant returns to New Zealand
Robert Plant has an unquenchable thirst for music that moves him. From his golden-haired, rock-god days as frontman for Led Zeppelin to his latest British urban, West African-inspired incarnation, The Sensational Shape Shifters
‘Tired of the lies’: Bieber unloads
Justin Bieber has taken to Instagram to unload frustration over what he says are the “countless lies” being circulated about him. In a passionate post, Bieber wrote that he’s “tired of all the countless lies in the press right now,” denying rumours that he’s going to rehab
Paul Kelly to treat Kiwi audiences
Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is a distinguished musician and poet. Through his human and distinctive musical style, he has offered astute social and political commentary.
Goldie and Hotere exhibit for Wellington
A major exhibition of rare fine art works is being held in Wellington ahead of an auction in Auckland later this month. About 20 works from the auction, including works by Bill Hammond, Ralph Hotere, Charles Goldie, Don Binney and Michael Parekowhai will be on display in the preview show.
Veronica Mars meets Kickstarter target
Veronica Mars fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series. An crowd-sourcing campaign to raise US$2 million for the project on the Kickstarter website hit its goal in less than a day.
Cyrus trying to humiliate Hemsworth
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Veronica Mars breaks Kickstarter record
Veronica Mars is kicking it on Kickstarter. The TV show about a crime-solving California teen looks like it is destined to be made into a movie after fans contributed US$1.3 million (NZ$1.5 million) and counting on the crowd-funding site today
Fake Kardashian scenes revealed
Russell Jay calls to attention scenes in Keeping Up With the Kardashians that “were scripted, reshot or edited” to make Kris Humphries look bad. Life & Style magazine obtained a legal deposition submitted in Kim Kardashian and Humphries’ divorce trial by the reality TV show’s producer.
New Plymouth heating up for Womad
The flags have risen, the stages are going up, and Taranaki’s beautiful Bowl of Brooklands is ready to play host.