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The printed version of 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme has arrived at your local library! Beginning 22 February 2008, artists from all over the world converge on the Capital to present a feast of music, dance and visual arts. Why not check out the Arts Festival website where you can create your festival shortlist to help plan and book your events?

Music


Heat is monthly dance party for youth 15 and over. It happens on the last Friday of every month, 10.00pm at Subnine, 9 Edward Street, Wellington. Tickets cost $10.00.

Are you a Chris Knox fan? Knox, considered by some to be the "godfather of New Zealand alt rock", will be doing a free late night session at the City Gallery (Civic Square, Wellington) Tuesday December 13, 5.30 - 7.30pm.

If you don't know who Chris Knox is, why not check out some of his sounds available here at WCL?

Linky goodness:

  • The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra: 10 ukuleles and a double bass rocking it in the capital city of New Zealand.
  • Maori Music - from Haka to Hip-Hop
  • Niceup.org.nz - Reggae,Roots,Dub and Dancehall Happenings in Wellington
  • hiphopnz.com
  • C4
  • NZ Musician Home Page
  • Radio Active
  • Kiwi FM: 24 hours 7 days a week local music
  • NZ Music gigs

    Film and Theatre


    Do you want to see films from fresh, young, local talent - for free? The Museum of Wellington City and Sea will be screening original short films from students of the Film & Television School who have taken nine stories from the Telling Tales exhibition. The current offerings look at Wellington-specific stories from the 20th Century such as Wellington's first car, the launch of Tip Top icecream, and two street battles over racial discrimination, in Manners Street in 1943 and Molesworth Street during the 1981 Springbok tour.

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    Sport


    Cricket - Visit Cricinfo for the 2007-2008 season's fixtures.

    Mountainbike.co.nz has mountain-biking news for the rest of the country.

    Skiing - The 2007 season is over, but you can keep up with national and international skiing happenings at Snow.co.nz.

    Skate-boarding - Wellington City Council have put together all their skate information on their website, for all skate rules and parks - check it out. The skating mags, Transworld Skateboarding, and Thrasher, are in the Young Adults section at your library.

    Golf - Michael Campbell's website has tournament details, coaching tips and other info.

    More Links ...


    Calling all literature lovers, have a look at The Grouchy Cafe for all the latest in angst-ridden reviews. Also try Cool Reads for reviews by teens for teens.

    If you're interested in politics, see Oxfam's Youth Politics site.

    Having read the magazine, bought the tee shirt and listened to the album, you probably want to go to Tearaway's website.

    If you enjoy Taiohi Magazine, have a look at their website.

    Ever wanted to broadcast yourself on regional TV? Have a spare $260+GST to cover transmission fees (or $440+GST for prime time)? Triangle TV is a non-commercial, regional television station that has been broadcasting in Auckland since 1998 and in Wellington since August 2006. They aim to "reflect the diversity within our cities".

    Other sites of interest -

  • Great reads for guys
  • Y-dub NZ.
  • Movie Theatres
  • The Package
  • LungFish Events
  • Youth Events
  • Wellington Events
  • Local Sights
  • Outward Bound Courses
  • The Link

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