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Upbeat for Thursday 4 August 2016
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Fulbright poet
1:50 PM.Clare Jones will spend four more months in NZ, soaking in the flora and fauna, which drives her poetry. The Fulbright scholar has been attending Victoria University and explores ecology, Darwinism and… Read more Audio
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Indian classical music
1:40 PM.Tabla player and Indian classical music specialist Basant Madhur shares the intricacies of the hand drum and performs live. He comes from a musical family, has trained more than 300 students in Indian… Read more Audio
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Bass baritone on highs and lows
1:20 PM.US bass baritone Nicholas Isherwood is in the country as a guest of the New Zealand School of Music, sharing his extensive knowledge with staff, students and public alike. He’ll also perform a concert… Read more Audio
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Q & A with Q Theatre
1:00 PM.CEO of Q Theatre in Auckland, James Wilson, gives an insight into life behind the curtain running a theatre, and it’s not all razzle dazzle; and the Matchbox development programme fostering New… Read more Audio