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Upbeat for Thursday 19 October 2017
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Lyell Cresswell premieres his second piano concerto
1:40 PM.Michael Houstoun is about to play a new piano concerto, written for him by Lyell Cresswell, working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Lyell turned 70 in 2014 and is busier than ever writing… Read more Audio
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Junior Theatre Celebration: Timothy Allen McDonald & Stuart Hendricks
1:20 PM.Soon - depending on whether your idea of hell or heaven is hundreds of kids performing musical theatre - the Aotea Centre in Auckland will either be an incredibly joyous place to be, or the place to… Read more Audio, Gallery
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Rob Ruha awarded prestigious Arts Laureate Award
1:00 PM.Each recipient receives $50,000 to be used in any way they choose. Past winners include Taika Waititi, Chris Knox, Moana Maniapoto, Eleanor Catton and Jane Campion. Read more Video, Audio