Celebrating Life, Art, Music, Culture and Good Times in the Bay

SEPTEMBER 2014

17-23 NOVEMBER 2014

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CONTENTS

04 Sleeping 06 New Dance 06 Next Door

07 Literary 08 James 09 Garden

10 CT Gallery 11 CT Gift 14 Tarquin

16 Art Gallery 17 Film 18 Sea Series

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Our ticket booths are proving extremely successful and the team here at Creative Tauranga are only too happy to promote your event to our many daily visitors.

The last Sunday of this month sees the start of daylight saving – so bring on those longer nights and warmer days!

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”

~Robin Williams (RIP)

We have plenty to be proud of!

TraceyTracey Rudduck-Gudsell, Chief Executive

‘...arts and culture are what make a city fall in love with itself’ Pier Giorgio Di Cicco

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Speaker Series with Creative Tauranga"Being Creative in the Bay is something we have a keen interest in and we want to share our local talent to the massive 159,700 residents right here in the Western Bay.

Be it Art, Craft, Dance, Drama, Music or Entertainment – we want to know how we can help you and give you the best exposure there is !” (Ross Brown, General Manager of Sun Media).

Join us for our next Connect the Dots session where Ross will be speaking about The Weekend Sun’s new ‘Creative Page’ and explain how you can be part of it. He will also be giving tips in marketing and presentation and advice on copywriting.

Tuesday 16 September

12 - 1.30pm

Creative Tauranga

RSVP becks@creativetauranga.org.nz

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The Yvonne Edwards School of Dance (YESDANCE) is celebrating 30 years of teaching Dance in Tauranga, with a full-length production of the timeless ballet “The Sleeping Beauty”.

It will be a fitting tribute to the school’s pivotal role in nurturing and training countless local dancers over the years.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s equally renowned score, “The Sleeping Beauty” tells the story of fairy-tale Princess Aurora, who pricks her finger on a spindle given to her by the wicked Maleficent. A hundred years later, Aurora is finally woken from her slumber by a kiss – that iconic kiss! – from a handsome Prince. Reassuringly, as in all good fairy-tales, good eventually triumphs over evil.

The production features a talented cast of local dancers from four years-old, through to adults. Yvonne’s students bring to life a plethora of beloved characters including The Lilac Fairy, Aurora, Maleficent, Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and more. The coveted Prince role will be danced by Rotorua’s Saul Newport, who is

currently a Scholar and Associate of the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington.

The cast has been rehearsing since March and promise a lavish production, complete with breath-taking costuming and stunning sets.

After many years as Principal Dancer with the Royal NZ Ballet – alongside husband Peter Edwards – and three decades of teaching, Yvonne has lost none of her passion for Dance. That passion, and her skill and reputation as a teacher, has influenced generations of budding dancers, and many of YESDANCE’s pupils moving on to successful careers in Dance and the performing arts.

Yvonne is immensely proud of her students, past and present, and has invited them all to join her onstage at the matinee show for what will be an especially memorable, and poignant, curtain call.

Perfectly timed for school holiday entertainment, you can catch “The Sleeping Beauty” at BAYCOURT, Friday October 3rd, 7pm and Saturday 4th, 2pm.

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The front cover photo is “Maleficent “ the Wicked fairy played by Ellie Happe.Photography:     Rachel Stewart of Rsnz Photography 

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New Dance Festival Takes First Steps in TaurangaCaitlin WilliamsNext month will mark the inaugural Tauranga Youth Dance Festival (TYDF). Taking inspiration from the success of similar festivals that have been held all over the world, TYDF 2014 will be the first non-competitive youth event focused solely on dance held in the Tauranga region. You Dance in Auckland has been running for the last three years with rave reviews and sell out shows, and now it is our turn to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of young dancers in Tauranga.

While competition can be a great way to drive individuals and teams to constantly improve themselves, competition

within dance can also be detrimental to encouraging artistry and creativity to develop freely in our young dancers, and there is a lot of artistry and creativity to look forward to in this year’s festival!

The show features a variety of works, from high schools to dance studios, with a few independent choreographers joining the program. There will even be a guest high school from Auckland who requested to be part of the event and are making a special trip to Tauranga to be a part of the first festival.

Also on the event team are two choreographic mentors, Bre Gentry

and Dani Miller – both highly regarded industry professionals with experience in choreography, teaching and performance, who have been mentoring some of the young choreographers who have entered works into the event.

This will be a night to remember as Tauranga youth dance in its many expressions is proudly showcased for the community.

TYDF 2014 is being held at the Otumoetai College Performing Arts Centre at 7pm on October 2nd, tickets are available on iticket.com, at Creative Tauranga or by calling (09) 361 1000.

Community and Connection through the Artsby Nina Thompson

We have a new addition to the vibrant arts scene of Tauranga. The team at Arohanui Art and Education Trust have created a

Community Minded Exhibition and Workshop space called, The Next-Door Gallery.

When the space, next to current studio in Greerton, became available it was Matthew Gaskin, a service user, who saw a great opportunity to display and sell artwork. From this initial idea everyone agreed and it was decided that they would make it a reality—which came to fruition in May. Since Arohanui was established in 1999, they have provided essential support and opportunities to members of our community who are 16 or over and living with some form of disability. They currently support the families of 50 people with a disability who access their services in Te Puke and Tauranga.

Through a holistic approach to life, setting individual goals and high client to staff ratios they are able to provide a unique service that is tailored to each individual persons hopes and dreams. “Everyone has aspirations and things they want to achieve, we are here to help support them and help make those dreams a reality” Pete Gibson, General Manager

Since its conception Arohanui has been going from strength to strength . This is seen through its growth from one studio in Te Puke to the addition of two more centres in Tauranga. The model emphasizes the values of Honesty, Respect, Empowerment and Support, which the Next-Door Gallery certainly reflects.

The Arohanui Blog** is a great place to see first hand the impact these services are having. This is an online arena where the artists can share new discoveries, exciting projects and learning. Adrians Blog: “I just realized I’m pretty good on the guitar, I sat down and played a few strings and it sounded really nice” . Its one of the many places that opens up Arohanui as something anyone of any background can be a part of.

“Our work is not just for those who have a disability, it is about community participation and enabling people to have a chance to contribute. A perfect example is the Arohanui Sensory Garden at Wilrose Place as part of the Wilrose Centre” Pete Gibson.

There are also a number of great partnerships happening between Arohanui Art and Education Trust and other established organisations. Bethlehem Pottery Club has jumped onboard by exhibiting in the gallery and having Arohanui as an organizational member. This has meant pottery skills have grown greatly and Arohanui has access to the resources and equipment Bethlehem Pottery Club has on offer. It is through these sorts of connections both parties begin to grow, exchange knowledge and resources meaning more work is created for all of us to enjoy.

We are all witness to the fact that the arts have the potential to create ripples throughout many sectors. Well thought out and managed initiatives have a positive impact on many levels. This is exactly what is being successfully achieved here. Through the studio, the gallery and the artists the wider community has the benefit of work produced. The artists themselves gain new skills; grow confidence and self-esteem from personal and group achievements. This is the arts working in perfect synergy with a communities needs.

We have access to unique and exclusive artwork and all money from sales go straight back the people they support and to assist with buying art resources.

Make sure you head down to Greerton and check out the amazing work!

THE NEXT-DOOR GALLERY Where: Corner Chadwick & Hynds Rd, Greerton

Opening Hours: 9am-3pm For more information ph: 07 5794603**Arohanui Blog: http://arohanuiart.blogspot.co.nz/

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Tauranga Author Collaborates on Kiwis at WarBy Karolyn Timarkos

Tauranga’s Susan Brocker was thrilled to be invited by Scholastic to join four other top New Zealand authors to collaborate on the Kiwis at War series. Susan’s novel, 1914: Riding into War, was launched on Monday August 4 at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, one hundred years to the day since war was declared.

Each book in the series will cover a year of the war, and although autonomous, each book that follows is linked with the previous through the characters. Riding into War starts with the

declaration of war in 1914 and follows Billy, who is determined to enlist. He may be only 17-years old but he is a good horse rider and an excellent shot. For Billy and his best friend Jack, joining the Mounted

Rifles Regiment is an adventure.

Billy quickly learns the reality of war huddled in the filthy trenches; not glorious and not exciting at all. Many of his friends are injured or killed and Billy himself is lucky to get out alive. At the end of 1914, Billy meets nurse Harriet, the main character of Diana Menefy’s 1915: Wounds of War (due for publication in 2015.)

The remaining books in the series (each released 100 years after the year in which they are set) will cover 1916 (David Hair), 1917 (Brian Falkner) and 1918 (Des Hunt).

Susan was invited by Scholastic to join the project as she had already published the critically acclaimed Brave Bess and the Anzac Horses, so was a logical choice to start the series off. Brave Bess was about the Middle East while 1914 goes onto Gallipoli, so Susan had to do additional research.

“I wanted to get across the personal side, and tell it through Billy’s eyes, from the soldier’s point of view,” says Susan. “I read lots of their letters and diaries, which are on the Mounted Riflemen’s website. I had to tone it down for the young adult audience, and that was the hardest part, trying to maintain the integrity of what they went through, but not give my readers nightmares. I tried to show hope and optimism through the camaraderie and the good friendships that developed.”

The series has had strong support from the Returned Services Association, and the series launch was attended by RSA Patron Trelise Cooper and Auckland RSA President Graham Gibson. Susan’s novel is available now from all good book stores. Visit the Mounted Riflemen’s website at www.nzmr.org and Susan at www.susanbrocker.com.

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The Cambridge Town Hall will be the host venue for the Dynamic Ceramic and Visual Art Exhibition on 13 and 14 September 2014. Ceramics are the focal point, and this is possibly the largest ceramic exhibition held in the country, with over 300 works from 25 established and emerging national potters and ceramic artists. Well known amongst them include Fiona Tunnicliffe, with her quirky characters and emerging ceramic artist, Trish Seddon, who has just completed the Ceramic Diploma and has a dynamic vision. Peter Lange, Aimee McLeod, Cate Pates, Whilhelmiina Drummond and Tauranga local

Dorothy Armstrong all feature. From traditional salt firings by Janet Smith

to figurative and contemporary inspired pieces, there will be something for everyone, including clay demonstrations and video presentations.

In keeping with a strong belief that art takes on many forms, Art House Films will be screening along with several other NZ short films. Screenings will be on a daily basis presented by Julia Reynolds of Zorpfilms.

Forty traditional and contemporary paintings by six artists will be on show. Works by well-established artists such as Michael

Smither will sit alongside artists Ian Calloway, Ginney Deavoll, Mara Hermann, Jacqui Elley and Leigh Basinger.

Visitors will have an opportunity to meet a number of artists on opening night and during the exhibition over the weekend and to purchase pieces for their collections.

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The Purgewith James Stanbridge A.K.A Jimmy Fresh

The Purge is about new. New opportunities. New moments. New experiences. New creativity. Ultimately, New art.

It is said that the dead wood must be cut from the tree. The old must make way for the new. The Purge is about cleansing and letting

go. It is time for the old manifestations of creativity to be cleared away, purged. In its place, a fresh start. A clean canvas. A blank,

unchiselled slate remaining.It’s time to begin anew, a new chapter

of creation. A turning of the page. A fresh, unwrit commencing.

All work must go.The Eclectic Talent of James

Stanbridge AKA Jimmy Fresh has been developing for some time.

The unseen, unsold, unshared work has been hoarded and

protected, and it is time to let go.

There will not be an opening night. There will be a closing night. On this evening

all of the exhibited art will be sold in auction. At no reserve.

All shall be purged, regardless.There will not be any prices. You will

decide the price. Counting down now, the date: 10/10, 05.05pm. The Night of The Purge.

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Marcel Currin

The ART in the NZ Garden & Art Festival The 2014 NZ Garden & Art Festival held in Tauranga in November is expected to attract record numbers this year with the expansion of the festival to The Lakes Expo Pavilion and a vast range of artistic talent displayed at the Pavilion, in exhibitions throughout the region and on The Garden Trail.

Eighty eight artists are involved in the Garden & Art Festival, in the Garden Trail, the Sculpture Symposium and in other exhibitions and installations.

The Garden Trail

The Garden Trail is enhanced this festival by the work of 60 artists from this region or with close links to the region. Work spans every medium possible and much of it will, with the blessing of ‘Mother Nature’, be exhibited outside. As well as many artists showing their work in gardens there are a good range of specific art stops where the artist is the main attraction. The St Kilda Art Group have gathered 16 artists in one large garden, so a visit there will be like attending an outdoor art gallery.

Artists Talk about their Work

The Garden & Art Festival remains true to its name by including artists in the popular festival Speaker Series. Karl Maughan, renowned painter of hyper-real gardens, could not be a better fit for a garden orientated festival. Karl will talk about his life and work as an internationally successful painter. Popular and very accomplished local artist Jenny Coker is not only exhibiting at her home and in the

festival’s Masterclass exhibition but also sharing highlights of her journey as an artist and illustrator and passing on some techniques.

All Things Floral

The Masterclass exhibition has the same theme as the inaugural 2012 one, and some of the nine respected local artists involved are the same, but we can be sure the way the subject is expressed will be dramatically different from the last festival and that each artist’s work will be a unique take on their expression of floral. This exhibition will be held at The Cargo Shed, opening Tuesday November 18.

Sculpture Evolving as We Watch

Sixteen sculptors from the region and from afar will be hard at work creating a sculpture from scratch, under the watchful eyes of the public in a very public spot below Mount Maunganui’s Mount Drury. The Symposium runs over ten days culminating in an auction of works on November 22.

In the Galleries

The garden theme is strong in the art galleries Tauranga Art Gallery hosts an exhibition by Dunedin artist Anya Sinclair (more bush than garden!) while Creative Tauranga will show floral and bird works by Angela Maritz and Gallery 59 the results of Graham Crow’s backyard inspiration in his assemblages and a large installation, ‘Home Grown’.

The NZ Garden & Art Festival November 17-23 www.nzgardenandartfest.co.nz

Tickets on sale now (Earlybird discounts till 30 Sept)

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Murray ClodeMurray has always called himself a ‘painter’. He changed that though when too many people replied with “what... like the bathroom? Are you painting the bathroom?” And now he has put his big boy pants on, called himself an ‘artist’, and decided to exhibit some of his work.

His work is typified by large formats, strong colours and contrasts, and subjects that are a little quirky or humourous. It is not uncommon to see everyday objects shown in a way that is physically unlikely or impossible in his paintings and he leaves it up to you to decide what that means. He says he’s fairly unpretentious (he actually says “shallow”) and the paintings usually don’t mean anything beyond providing a bit of fun and surprise for the viewer.

Murray was a late developer in the art world after his art teacher in high school told him he had no talent. “I believed that for years”, he says, “but I hooked up with this girl that did have some talent and together we did some murals for friends. My first paying job was painting a fridge in my brother’s flat.” That phase soon died out as other things took Murray’s interest and he satisfied his creative streak in his work as an architectural draughtsman.

He moved on in the business world and moved away from the architecture business so, in 2004, he decided to give ‘real painting’ a go and he hasn’t really stopped since. The painting of a Studebaker Landcruiser is from that period and is in a private collection.

In 2008 he moved to Tauranga from Southland. Some of his work in the earlier years is inspired by the dramatic landscapes of the South Island. More recently he has held

the Art of Technology exhibition in the 2013 Arts Festival where he, and other artists in the technology business, exhibited work of all media.

Murray has recently branched out into more serious efforts at photography and some of that work will also be in the exhibition.

Another unusual twist in Murray’s artistic talents is one that comes from being a business person with a visual mind. “I tend to see things as pictures. And often I see things in a different way to others. When I see a picture it triggers words and thoughts for me. In my leadership roles in business I saw lots of people that didn’t really connect or retain the words – things had to be repeated over and over and then they still might not understand the significance of it by the time I thought that I had said that thing enough.”

Murray got to wondering if there was a way to use the pictures he created as a way to communicate the concepts. If they were subtle enough they could be displayed in a way that didn’t exhaust the viewer’s patience. If these were applied to things that the business was trying to change then they could be used as a way to remind the people in the business without being over-powering. Some of Murray’s latest work has been in this area.

Murray is open to commission work on any of the media he works in: Acrylics, Photography and Print. Exhibition dates 16 Sept - 13 Oct.

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Naturally radiant skin is but a stones throw away. Natural and Organic skincare doesn’t need to cost the earth, especially now that Carissa Hawes, Local Entrepreneur, has created – Volish.

This exciting new range of Natural Organic Skincare is handmade locally, and is free from potentially hazardous chemicals**.

“I started Volish Organic Skincare as I was finding it very expensive to keep up the regime of using natural organic skincare products,” says Carissa Hawes.

Volish contains all of the goodies such

as Organic Jojoba Oil, which mimics the structure of Collagen, without the mysterious additives.

“I knew the importance of using natural products… I was also astonished to discover that what some products class as “natural” was not natural at all and that they had some very nasty ingredients.” These naturally beautiful products are kind to the skin, the environment and your wallet.

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a product that is affordable and works!”; Dot McLellan, customer of Volish.

A range of Volish products are now available at Creative Tauranga and online at

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It’s a Small world After AllJars of Life – Zoe Jakobsson

Another fantastic addition to our Gift Gallery are the ‘Jars of Life’ Terrariums by Zoe Jakobsson. A Terrarium is a mini indoor garden, and with its low maintenance needs, can add nature’s peace and beauty to any environment. These are great for those who lack the “Green Thumb” or are looking for a unique gift.

‘Jars of Life’ stemmed from her passion for rummaging through local opshops.

“I find unique or interesting bits and pieces I can use to create one-off pieces such as up-cycled home decor…. so my house and patio is filled with treasures!”, says Zoe.

Being creative and crafty has always been a part of Zoe’s life with abstract work on canvas being a passion for years. As a busy mum, she fits in her love of making terrariums around raising her two little ones, Koby (5) and Eleanor (1).

Future projects include creating Terrarium Pendants with her mum who is a Silversmith and jewellery designer with her own range. She also has a plan to open her own shop/boutique.

Here at Creative Tauranga we have a range of the ‘Jars of Life’ from miniature bottle sized creations to large eye catching miniature gardens. She is also interested in creating customized and themed Terrariums, so get in touch if you are after a one off original piece made just for you!

Connect with Zoe: Facebook: JARS of LIFE Terrariums or www.facebook.com/

JolterrariumsEmail: zoejakobsson@gmail.com

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Tauranga City Council once again brings you the Tauranga Waterfront Festival.

The festival on Saturday 20 September 2014 celebrates the ongoing waterfront development. The entertainment starts at noon and finishes at 7pm with a spectacular harbour fireworks display thanks to Downer.

There will be a range of entertainment on offer, from puppet shows, Hairy Maclary stories, Kidz Market and face painting, to a high energy acrobatic jetski display and Garden and Art installations.

MORE FM’s Bel and Brendon will be hosting the event with live crossovers from the MORE FM Old School Summer Road Trip Caravan and the MORE FM Kidzone.

The annual Tauranga Waterfront Festival provides an opportunity for the community to come together to enjoy what is quickly becoming one of the city’s most popular family events.

Postponement date 21 September.

WHAT’S ON

Some of the activities on offer are:

X Factor contestant Jessie Matthews’ band, Daughters of Ally

Rhythmic Chicks, Crooners and U4RIA

Urban Dance

Singer songwriter Megan Sidwell

Musicians Alice Sea and Aaron Saxon

Spruce Up Company Lounge

MORE FM photo-booth and Kidzone

Hairy Maclary storytelling

Boat Show display

Kidz Market on The Strand

Puppet shows

Garden and Art Installations

Blue Light Trolley Derby

Roaming Artists by Highly Flammable

Fireworks finale - sponsored by Downer

Free family fun!

For more information visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or

Facebook.com/TaurangaCityCouncil

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Saturday 12noon – 7pm20 September 2014

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Tauranga City Council once again brings you the Tauranga Waterfront Festival.

The festival on Saturday 20 September 2014 celebrates the ongoing waterfront development. The entertainment starts at noon and finishes at 7pm with a spectacular harbour fireworks display thanks to Downer.

There will be a range of entertainment on offer, from puppet shows, Hairy Maclary stories, Kidz Market and face painting, to a high energy acrobatic jetski display and Garden and Art installations.

MORE FM’s Bel and Brendon will be hosting the event with live crossovers from the MORE FM Old School Summer Road Trip Caravan and the MORE FM Kidzone.

The annual Tauranga Waterfront Festival provides an opportunity for the community to come together to enjoy what is quickly becoming one of the city’s most popular family events.

Postponement date 21 September.

WHAT’S ON

Some of the activities on offer are:

X Factor contestant Jessie Matthews’ band, Daughters of Ally

Rhythmic Chicks, Crooners and U4RIA

Urban Dance

Singer songwriter Megan Sidwell

Musicians Alice Sea and Aaron Saxon

Spruce Up Company Lounge

MORE FM photo-booth and Kidzone

Hairy Maclary storytelling

Boat Show display

Kidz Market on The Strand

Puppet shows

Garden and Art Installations

Blue Light Trolley Derby

Roaming Artists by Highly Flammable

Fireworks finale - sponsored by Downer

Free family fun!

For more information visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or

Facebook.com/TaurangaCityCouncil

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Saturday 12noon – 7pm20 September 2014

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Just a small town boy...“Just a small town boy, straight outta South...well, East Papamoa.I know, enough with the Journey references. Man, I used to love that song before Glee got its grubby, or should I say overly sanitized paws all over it. Thankfully Slash told em to stay out of the jungle...anyway, stay on topic...

Kia Ora. My name is Tarquin, I come from Papamoa and I currently live in Melbourne.

I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Sowter in 2010 when my band, Machete Justice, recorded our album Reversion. When I listen to that album today, I hear a quality of sound and performance that, up until that time in hard rock and metal, had rarely been produced in our local area and in my opinion, set the bar. We created three music videos to back the album and even qualified for an NZ On Air grant, no mean feat at that time for a band of our ilk. I am extremely proud of our achievements in the 18 months we were active and it all stemmed from the belief that five guys from little ol’ Mauao could produce something world class. Unfortunately, that band came to an end but we have lasting reminders of the vision we had then and still have today.

I moved to Melbourne in early ’13 to chase a musical dream after playing covers and originals in NZ on and off for 15 years or so. I quickly joined a band called Man From The

Meteor and we are currently working on a debut album. We have released three songs that have received radio play and made two videos. Recently I joined a project called Logic Defies Logic, a twisted beast of a band made up of all Kiwi lads. Both projects are exciting, different and fun. In other words, they tick the boxes I need ticked.

Last year I was asked by my good friend and former manager Luke Casey (Eye TV, The Relaxomatic Project) to provide guest vocals on four songs for his new rock project, “HEADCASEY”. The sessions, which we completed last week, were engineered and produced by Joe Floyd (Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson) at Silver Cloud Studios in Los Angeles. I had the privilege of working with both Luke and Joe and also Tracy G (Dio, Love/Hate). The experience was inspirational; the sessions, relaxed but extremely productive.

Over a few beers, I listened in awe to these music veterans trade tales about playing and touring the world in the 80’s and 90’s. The time Van Halen took their tour van for a joyride. The time Metallica came to watch THEM play at The Whisky. To see them still doing it today in a completely different musical climate after all of their previous successes is testament to the power of creating music for the right reasons; because we love it and want to leave something beautiful in the world when we

eventually leave it.Now let me be completely honest. I needed

to leave New Zealand. Don’t read that wrong; I am a proud Kiwi and it is home but there seems to be a ceiling to what one can achieve there in music and I want more. Every week I would watch AMAZING musicians; play their hearts out in pubs and clubs to people that didn’t give a toss, while I either played beside them or sat watching and thinking, “these guys are freaks, the world needs to see this”. And I did this until I couldn’t do it anymore. It was put up or shut up time.

Look, I do my thing and I know I have something to offer to music. I wouldn’t keep doing it otherwise. But compared to the talent of these guys and gals, I am but a mere minnow. There are some absolute musical monsters lurking in the watery depths of the Bay. I consider a lot of them family. So, as much as I want to make my own dreams come true in the wider world, I also consider myself a man on a mission; to share the talent of the BOP and NZ with anyone I come across. Because I am so very proud to be from a place that; for such a small population, has such an amazingly large wealth of talent.

And if, on my journey (no, not Journey), I can draw attention to the talent we have in the Bay, then I will be a happy chappie.

Go the Bay, aroha nui.”

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Tauranga actor sets course for the world stageby Derrin Richards

Sometimes, it only takes a single step in one direction, to learn just how strongly you are being pulled in another.

For 19 year-old Niamh Blackman, earlier this year, that initial step took her to Auckland University and studies in Law and Science. But where she quickly found herself was in Sydney, as one of over 4,000 hopefuls auditioning for just 15 highly-coveted spots at one of the U.K.’s top performing arts schools.

Niamh was one of those exceptionally talented and dedicated few to beat the odds and be accepted onto the course, and now her future is about to take a whole new turn from where she was headed a few short months ago.

What happened in the meantime was that her dream future had called, and Niamh had shown the sense and strength to listen and obey.

The school: London’s prestigious and pivotal Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (CSSD – or plain ‘Central’ to those in the know) – a College of London University; and the particular elite study course that Niamh has been accepted for, a BA (Hons) in Acting and Musical Theatre. She will be following in famous footsteps, with Central’s Alumni including Sir Lawrence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Dame Judi Dench and Dawn French, among many illustrious others.

These days, the school proudly points to the high percentage of graduates that go on to succeed and excel in their respective and varied fields: proof, they say, of both the quality and the relevance of its broad, cutting-edge curriculum.

Clearly, this is no career path for the faint-hearted, or for anyone less than certain of their path.

As Niamh affirms on her webpage, “Acting is not just my hobby; it is my future career”. She might also legitimately claim that acting is not just her future career, but her life, because it certainly has been to date, and things don’t appear likely to change now.

The performing bug took hold as soon as Niamh could walk and talk, and she would regularly put on skits for family and friends. What followed was years of lessons, practice and examinations, and numerous dance, acting and musical and performances: from Highland and National dance, to Chekhov and Shakespeare, to Cats, and many, many roles in between.

Already, though still in her teens, Niamh has performed in the USA, Germany, China and Korea – no mean boast for someone so young. And praise, from her many tutors, mentors and supporters, is effusive. The consensus is that this young lady has something special. Call it desire, call it tenacity, call it talent, call it whatever you like, but Niamh Blackman has got that extra spark.

Of course, do not ignore the years of hard work to date, and the

many more to come – and the study programme at Central is simply the next logical and vital step in a long journey.

Apart from the obvious mental and physical demands to be faced, there is also the financial hurdle. Not surprisingly, such a top-tier dream does not come cheaply. For each year of study, course fees alone will not leave Niamh with much change from NZ$40,000 – yes, per year.

So, she is doing what any Social Media-savvy teen would do and crowdfunding her dream through a campaign at

www.givealittle.co.nz (for those new to the term, ‘crowdfunding’ is the name given for ‘passing around the hat’ online), where all contributions, regardless of size, are being gratefully and humbly accepted.

True to her ingrained performer’s ethic – where nobody would dare claim credit without acknowledging the role of their supporting cast – Niamh is not about to forget her many supporters.

In fact, she is offering one heck of a ride, with regular blog updates via her webpage, and let us not discount the potential thrill at being able to point to her success in a few years time and be able to say, “I helped her do that”.

Check out Niamh’s webpage, where you will find all the details and links you will need to support, follow and contribute to an extraordinary and exciting journey.www.niamhblackman.yolasite.com

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The Miles Art Awards 2014 An artist from Whakatane won the Supreme

Award in The Miles Art Award 2014, but voting is now open for The People’s Choice Award.

Lea-Anne Sheather was named the winner at an award ceremony and opening of the accompanying exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery on Thursday 14 August. Her work is titled Tipping Point.

The third Miles Art Award saw 82 submissions from around the Bay of Plenty, and of those, 30 works were selected for exhibition.

Venetta Miles was an original donor to the Gallery, and her generosity and foresight is remembered through the exhibition and award.

The panel of judges was made up of artists Kelcy Taratoa and Alice Blackley, and Senior Arts and Culture Programme Leader at Auckland Council Tracey Williams, who is also

an artist.Kelcy Taratoa had an exhibition

of work at the Gallery in 2011, KELCYtaratoa:CrisisAndIsolation, and has recently moved to Tauranga and joined the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic as a tutor.

Alice Blackley, who has family connections to the Bay of Plenty, currently lives and works in Queenstown, and exhibits throughout New Zealand.

In 2009 Bay of Plenty-raised Tracey Williams exhibited at the Gallery with My Ship / Teenei Wakaheera.

The Mayor’s Award for an Emerging Artist, went to Debbie Tipuna, from Te Puke for Piu Piu (Post European).

The Ethel McMillan Award was awarded to James Ormsby, from Mount Maunganui, for Mauao Martha (#2 Nocturnal Bay Series, 2014).

The Friends of the Art Gallery Award went to Doreen McNeill, from Tauranga, for Harmony.

Gallery Director Penelope Jackson said the judges, as always, had a tough job to choose the four winners and the exhibition pieces out of all the entries.

“What visitors will see is a fabulous cross section of local art, all of a very high standard. Congratulations have to go to all artists who entered. It’s not easy to enter such a competition, because someone always gets knocked out. I’m delighted to see so many artists returning and entering again.”

The Miles Art Award 2014 is open now and runs at the Tauranga Art Gallery until 12 October.

* Voting is open for The People’s Choice Award 2014, and closes on 5 October.

1. Leana Buxton, Relate, 20142. Raye Catran, Private Road, 20143. Nic Clegg, Brutal #2, 20144. Natasha Cousens, Doe Ray Me, 20135. Barry Dabb, Crotons – Victoria’s Garden, Rarotonga, 20146. Kristian Lomath, Underground, 20147. Pam Lyons-Montgomery, Fault Lines, South Western Bay

of Plenty, 2014

8. Doreen McNeill, Harmony, 20149. James Ormsby, Mauao Martha (#2 Nocturnal Bay

Series, 2014), 201410. Emma Prill, Tomorrow’s Garden, 201411. John Roy, Prickly, 201412. Lea-Anne Sheather, Tipping Point, 201313. Debbie Tipuna, Piu Piu (Post European), 2014

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NZIFF Lights Up Tauranga in September

The New Zealand International Film Festival is screening in Tauranga, now in its 38th year, until 14 September.

The programme includes international films straight from the Cannes Film Festival through to homegrown world premieres. Film fans in Tauranga are among the first in the world to see films that can go on to win Oscar awards and international acclaim.

Titles coming to Tauranga direct from Cannes (via NZIFF in Auckland and Wellington) are Maps to the Stars (Julianne Moore won the Best Actress award for her role as a fame-hungry actress past her prime), Two Days, One Night, Leviathan, National Gallery, and Wild Tales. Wild Tales will close NZIFF on Sunday 14 September. Wild Tales screened in competition at Cannes 2014 and is a collection of six lavishly produced shorts from Argentina.

About Wild Tales“For pure viewing pleasure, the one wild card in the Cannes competition this year

is unlikely to be beaten. Argentine helmer Damian Szifron’s Wild Tales is a wickedly delightful compendium of six standalone shorts united by a theme of vengeance.” – Jay Weissberg, Variety

For the fashion fans there are two very different films about well-known fashion houses: Dior and I is a documentary following Raf Simons as he delivers his first couture collection within six weeks of his appointment to the House of Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent is the surprisingly frank authorised biopic of the fashion designer who took over from Christian Dior at the age of 21.

For the kids (and young at heart) there are two animation shorts programmes designed for different age groups and designed at around one hour in length: Toons for Tots, for children aged three to six, features international animated shorts (including I Want My Hat Back based on Jon Klassen’s award-winning book); and Animation for Kids, for children aged 7 to 10 years (and up), which presents the best colourful, oddball stories for children with vivid imaginations. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is the latest feature film from the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. The film vividly brings an ancient Japanese folktale to life, and is suitable for ages ten plus.

NZIFF offers audiences the opportunity to get up close with the filmmakers. In 2014 veteran filmmaker Alister Barry will attend the Tauranga screenings of his film, Hot Air, which he co-directed with Abi King-Jones (Operation 8).

Barry is a member of the filmmaking collective Vanguard Films and has worked on New Zealand films since the 1970s. His directorial work includes Someone Else’s Country, a feature on the new right revolution in New Zealand, and The Hollow Men, a feature documentary of the Nicky Hager book of the same name.

Barry will introduce his new feature documentary at Rialto Cinemas Tauranga on Wednesday 3 September. A question and answer session will follow at the conclusion of the film screening.

Tickets are on sale directly from the cinema venue or online at http://www.rialtotauranga.co.nz

About Hot AirDirected by Alister Barry and Abi King-Jones. In the years since New Zealand politicians began to grapple with climate change

our greenhouse gas emissions have burgeoned. Alister Barry’s doco draws on TV archives and interviews with key participants to find out why.

NZIFF in Tauranga screens until 14 September. NZIFF programmes are available from Rialto Cinemas Tauranga, libraries and cafes throughout Tauranga. Full programme information is also available online at nziff.co.nz.

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Tony graduated from Maidstone College of Art (UK) with an honours degree in Fine Art back in the 80s. After a few exhibitions in London, Tony opted for a career in Marketing and Market Research. Having worked in the commercial world across a number of countries Tony decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and moved to New Zealand in 2011. Tony was immediately struck by the beauty of the coastline and the power of the sea in and around the Bay of Plenty and almost immediately started work on a series of seascape paintings.

This exhibition is the result of three years work and explores the qualities of the sea, the power and movement of waves, and the translucent and fluid nature of water. Tony said: ‘the sea is a central

theme to my paintings, particularly in early morning or late evening – I just love the way this light is reflected, changed and enhanced by water.’ Tony also enthuses about the medium he works in and said ‘I’m a big fan of the qualities of oil paint and often build up a painting with layers of transparent glazes which are allowed to dry before scumbling dry brushwork over key areas to obtain that rich texture only oil paint can produce.”

Tony said his biggest influence is Turner, “I have spent many hours in the Tate Gallery in London, just going over Turners work again and again, he is a true genius and without doubt my greatest inspiration.”

Tony Pearce 16 Sept - 13 Oct

Papamoa Patchers ‘Wonderland’ ExhibitionWe all go a little mad sometimes! Even

entirely bonkers! You have to come along to see this unique show. Nothing like it has been seen before!

Papamoa Patchers have over 150 amazing quilts, wall hangings and other creations on display in a fun way, made by the members, for their third exhibition: They have chosen the theme of “Wonderland” where guests can wander round, and discover individual themed areas at their leisure, being surprised at every corner! The creations are all different

and totally original, appealing to all ages! There are several raffles for sale, including a stunning quilt made by our members. The event is supported by local merchants, with items for sale and demonstrations.

The group is ‘forever young’ people, who willingly share knowledge and ideas. A real beginner may think they can’t do things, but how wrong that has proven to be! Novices are now creating superb things, all helped and supported by members, and attending the classes. Stella says “I had hardly made

anything like this before. They gave me all the help I needed. I now have confidence to tackle things I would never have believed possible. I can make things for my family and friends with proficiency. I love it! It’s so addictive!”

Want to escape for a few hours? Come and join them (and the Mad Hatter!) at the exhibition on 3, 4 and 5 October at Mt Maunganui College Hall for a sensational experience! 10am-4pm Friday, Saturday. 10am - 2pm Sunday. $3.00 admission.

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Event name? Is it free? R18? When? Where? Tell me more!

“We are excited to have three artists exhibiting in our gallery from 16 Sept - 13 Oct. Murray Clode, James Stanbridge and Tony Pearce”.

What’s On

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WHAT’S ON IN THE GALLERY THIS MONTH… Opening Hours: Weekdays 9am - 4:30pm, 112 Willow Street, Tauranga

Gig Guide

Spank the Funky Friday September 12. 9:30pm, Ivory Bar and Restaurant. Mount Maunganui The Bays Funkiest dance band crank it up again at the Ivory Bar. Always a pumping night with great tunes and great people! Get your dancing shoes ready to roll.

Kokomo Album Launch Friday September 12. 7pm, Alimento Cafe, 72 First Ave Tauranga. $15. Kokomo, New Zealand’s favourite Blues and Roots band launch their new album Bigger Than Brando in Tauranga at Alimento in Tauranga. Get along and support local blues legends! For tickets 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

Gypsy Travellers Fair Saturday September 20 and Sunday 21 .9am, Memorial Park, Devonport Rd Tauranga. Back in Tauranga again with bigger and brighter attractions season. New stalls, wood work, lead lighting, incense, bouncy castle, pop ups, juggling things, pictures, spray on tattoos and other things. Come down for a great family time!

Andrew London Trio Sunday September 21. 2:30pm, Omokoroa Boat Club, the Esplanade Omokoroa. $20 September sees the return of one of Tauranga’s favorite concert performers, Andrew London, but for the first time he’s bringing a brand new band with him. Along with Andrew in the trio are ex-Hot Club Sandwich woodwind exponent Nils Olsen contributing jazz-influenced saxophone, clarinet and flute. The bass chair is occupied by Kirsten London, also active with Kapiti-based quartet Henpicked. For tickets 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

Alice Sea and Aaron Saxon Sunday September 21. 3:30pm, The Matua Pub. Matua Tauranga. The world music sounds of this talented duo will perform again at the Matua Pub! Their last performance there was to a full house so get down there early. Organic sounds creative with multiple instruments over layered electronic loops.

Guitar Recital with Ilya Kristoff Sunday September 28. 2pm, St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Tauranga. $20. Outstanding and distinguished guitarist, Ilya Kristoff will once again present a programme of solo guitar music from Spain, Latin and South America. This will be a church fund raising initiative with the monies going towards the new driveway and other maintenance issues. Tickets available from the Parish Office and Centrepoint Opportunity Shop, Greerton. Tickets also available on the day at the door.

Detour Theatre present ‘MacBeth’ 3-20 September “something wicked this way comes” Tickets available from Baycourt or www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Life Drawing Workshops with Ani Fourie (female model)Tauranga Art GalleryPhone 578 7933 or book at the Tauranga Art Gallery Front of House. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 5.30-7.30pm. Cost of this Event: $35Cost includes all materials and a glass of juice or wine.This workshop is for beginner to intermediate life drawers. Please bring your own easel or drawing board. Max 14 participants. Payment secures booking.

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